雅思测试题

conference consider the establishment of a European databank on the subject. All information used in the development of national preventative policies would become generally available. The subject of the fourth resolution discussed by the ministers was mountain forests. In Europe, it is undoubtedly the mountain ecosystem which has changed most rapidly and is most at risk. A thinly scattered permanent population and development of leisure activities, particularly skiing, have resulted in significant long-term changes to the local ecosystems. Proposed developments include a preferential research program on mountain forests. The fifth resolution relaunched the European research network on the physiology of trees, called Eurosilva. Eurosilva should support joint European research on tree diseases and their physiological and biochemical aspects. Each country concerned could increase the number of scholarships and other financial support for doctoral theses and research projects in this area. Finally, the conference established the framework for a European research network on forest ecosystems. This would also involve harmonising activities in individual countries as well as identifying a number of priority research topics relating to the protection of forests. The Strasbourg conference's main concern was to provide for the future. This was the initial motivation, one now shared by all 31

participants representing 31European countries. Their final text commits them to on-going discussion between government representatives with responsibility for forests. Questions 27-33

Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage 3? In boxes 27-33 on your answer sheet, write TRUE if the statement agrees with the information FALSE if the statement contradicts the information NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this

27 Forest problems of Mediterranean countries are to be discussed at the next meeting of experts.

28 Problems in Nordic countries were excluded because they are outside the European Economic Community.

29 Forests are a renewable source of raw material.

30 The biological functions of forests were recognised only in the twentieth century.

31 Natural forests still exist in parts of Europe.

32 Forest policy should be limited by national boundaries.

33 The Strasbourg conference decided that a forest policy must allow for the possibility of change. Questions 34-39

Look at the following statements issued by the conference. Which six of the following statements, A-J, refer to the resolutions that were issued?

Match the statements with the appropriate resolutions (Questions 34-39). Write the correct letter, A-J, in boxes 34-39 on your answer sheet. A All kinds of species of trees should be preserved. B Fragile mountain forests should be given priority in research programs. C The surviving natural forests of Europe do not need priority treatment. D Research is to be better co-ordinated throughout Europe. E Information on forest fires should be collected and shared. F Loss of leaves from trees should be more extensively and carefully monitored. G Resources should be allocated to research into tree diseases. H Skiing should be encouraged in thinly populated areas. I Soil imbalances such as acidification should be treated with compounds of nitrogen and sulphur. J Information is to be systematically gathered on any decline in the condition of forests. 34 Resolution 1 35 Resolution 2 36 Resolution 3 37 Resolution 4 38 Resolution 5 39 Resolution 6 Question 40

Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.

Write the correct letter in box 40 on your answer sheet. 40 What is the best title for Reading Passage 3?

A The biological, economic and recreational role of forests B Plans to protect the forests of Europe

C The priority of European research into ecosystems

D Proposals for a world-wide policy on forest management Writing Task 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic:

Many people think having enough money bring happiness but others think too much money can bring problems. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.