A national political struggle is continuing over the issue of protection
for the remnants (剩余,残余)of vast ancient forests that were once covered 【M1】 ______
the northwestern areas of the United States. These old forests, calling" old 【M2】 ______
growth", contain trees form. 200 to 1, 200 years old. There are now about
6 million acres of virgin forest in Washington and Oregon, only about one-
tenth of what existed before the 1800s. This old-growth area contain some 【M3】 ______
of the most valuable timber in the nation, but its economical worth is also 【M4】 ______
contained in its water, wildlife, scenery, and recreational facilities.
Conservationists want the majority of existing old growth protected from
harvesting. They emphasize on the vital relationship between old growth 【M5】 ______
and the health of the forest's ecosystem. They cite studies that show that both
downed and stood old trees store and release nutrients necessary to younger 【M6】 ______
trees.
On the other hand, many of the Northwest's economy is developed 【M7】 ______
around the logging industry. Trees are cut down to make wood products, and
many mills are geared for old-growth industry. In recently years, 500 acres 【M8】 ______
of old growth have been logged, excluding trees up to 500 years old and eight 【M9】 ______
feet in diameter. As the U.S. Forest System wrestles(全力对付)with the problem
of how much of the forest to save, the harvesting of timber continues. The
district office refuse to remove any of the old growth from timber production. The
struggle is continuing at the national level, with strong proponents on all sides. 【M10】 ______
【M1】
第1题
A.central
B.national
C.state
D.political
第2题
第3题
A.They are both generally conservative.
B.Party organizations have been stronger at the state level than at the national level.
C.Party organizations have increased their influence in 1950s.
D.Democrats have been stronger than Republicans at the national level.
第4题
A、A provisional constitution should be introduced on national level.
B、He developed his ideology, the Three People’s Principles.
C、Old political and social evils had to be abandoned.
D、There would be a military government that should act as military and civil administration.
第5题
第6题
How can women get the role of political leadership?
A.Women must take part in national affairs through their own efforts.
B.The government must give some convenient conditions to women.
C.Women must be uncompromising and steady and need men's support.
D.Men hand the power to women voluntarily for a better future.
第7题
Which two parties are dominating the political scene in the U.S. now?
A.The Democratic Party and the National Party.
B.The Conservative party and the Liberty Party.
C.The Republican Party and the Democratic Party.
D.The Labor Party and the National Party.
第8题
A.they are afraid of their political leaders
B.they are afraid it will put limits on their individual freedom
C.they are much more concerned with the national glory
D.Americans are not satisfied with the government’s policies
第9题
Nigerias National Security Adviser has been fired because
A.he and the acting president have different political views.
B.he has begun an ethnic violence.
C.he is thought to be responsible for the death of hundreds of people.
D.he failed to be present at a special security meeting.
第10题
A、the people’s interests
B、the national security
C、the Supreme Court’s interests
D、the president’s political interests
第11题
The two major political parties in the U.S. are
A.the Republican Party and the Liberal Party.
B.the Democratic Party and the Republican Party.
C.the Labor Party and New Democratic Party.
D.the National Party and the Liberal Party.
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