3. The Atom Smasher
Scientists in Europe have been building the world’s largest particle accelerator (粒子加速器). Basically it’s a 27km tunnel designed to break atoms together to find out what makes the Universe tick. However, the device has caused serious concern, with some scientists suggesting that it’s properly even a bad idea to turn it on in the first place. They’re predicting all manner of deadly results, including mini black holes. So when this machine is fired up for its first serious experiment in 2012, the world could be squeezed into a super-dense drop the size of a basketball.
4. The Bible says…
If having scientists warning us about the end of the world isn’t bad enough, religious folks are getting in on the act as well. Interpretations of the Christian Bible reveal that the date for Armageddon, the final battle between Good and Evil, has been set down for 2012. The I Ching, also known as the Chinese book of Changes, says the same thing, as do various sections of the Hindu teachings.
5. Super Volcano
Yellowstone National Park in the United States is famous for its thermal springs and Old Faithful geyser. The reason for this is simple --- it’s sitting on top of the world’s biggest volcano, and geological experts are beginning to get nervous sweats. The Yellowstone volcano has a pattern of erupting every 650,000 years or so, and we’re many years overdue for an explosion that will fill the atmosphere with ash, blocking the sun and suddenly moving the Earth into a frozen winter that could last up to 15,000 years. The pressure under the Yellowstone is building steadily, and geologists have set 2012 as a likely date for the big bang.
6. The Physicists
This one is case of bog-simple maths mathematics. Physicists at Berkley University have been dealing with the numbers and they have determined that the Earth is well overdue for a major catastrophic event. Even worse, they’re claiming their calculations proof that we’re all going to die, very soon --- while also saying their prediction comes with a certainty of 99 percent --- and 2012 just happens to be the best guess as to when it occurs.
7. Slip-Slop-Slap-BANG!
We all know the Earth is surrounded by a magnetic(磁的)field that shields us from most of the sun’s radiation. What you might not know is that the magnetic poles we call north and south have a bad habit of swapping places every 750,000 years or so – and right now we’re about 30,000 years overdue. Scientists have noted that the poles are drifting apart roughly 20-30kms each year, much faster than ever before, which points to a pole-shift being right around the corner. While the pole shift is underway, the magnetic field is disrupted and will eventually disappear, sometimes for ups to 100 years. The result is enough UV(紫外线的)outdoors to crisp your skin in seconds, killing everything it touches.
55. Some people are convinced of Mayans’ prediction about the end of the world probably because _________.
A. they had stone astrological equipment
B. they calculated the lunar cycle highly accurately
C. they could get close to the lunar moon
D. they were the first group to predict things
56. According to solar experts, what have solar storms attacked the Earth with?
A. Satellite power. B. Black holes. C. Radiation energy. D. Wind energy.
57. What does the writer mean by “religious folks are getting in on the act as well” ( Paragraph 6 )?
A. Religions also have predictions about the end of the world.
B. Religious people are taking action to solve the problem.
C. Religions come up with different views from the scientists.
D. Scientists do their research among the religious people.
58. According to Paragraph 7, we probably know that in Yellowstone National Park _________.
A. the volcano erupts rather frequently
B. springs are unknown by American people
C. pressure under it is gradually gathering
D. a volcanic eruption is unlikely to take place
59. The word “shields” (Paragraph 9) can best be replaced by _________.
A. refreshes B. preserves C. replaces D. protects
60. What would the passage probably be if it’s to be continued?
A. Worst effects. B. Possible solutions.
C. Humans’ measures. D. Netizens’ discussion.
第二节： 阅读下列材料，从所给的六个选项(A、B、C、D、E和F)中，选出符合各小题标题的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。
61. A Family Comes Back Home after Seven Years at Sea.
62. Floating Hotel Could Resist Rising Sea Levels.
63. Three Teenagers Found Alive after 50 Days Adrift in the Ocean.
64. Future City Will Be a Boat Floating Safely at Sea.
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