eir homes. Government surveyors have pointed out that in most cases, this is impossible .New sea walls would cost hundreds of millions of pounds and would merely make the waves and currents go further along the coast, shifting the problem from one area to another. The danger is likely to continue, they say, until the waves reach an inland area of hard rock which will not be eaten as limestone is. Meanwhile, if you want to buy a cheap house with an uncertain future, apply to a house agent in one of the threatened areas on the south coast of England. You can get a house for a knockdown price but it may turn out to be a knockdown home.
11.What is the cause of the problem that people living on parts of the south coast of England face?
A) The rising of the sea level.
B) The experts' lack of knowledge.
C) The washing-away of limestone cliffs.
D) The disappearance of hotels houses and gardens.
12.The erosion of the white cliffs in the south of England________.
A) Will soon become a problem for people living in central England
B) Has now become a threat to the local residents
C) Can be stopped if proper measures are taken
D) Is quickly changing the map of England
13. The experts study on the problem of erosion a ______
A) Warn people whose homes are in danger
B) Provide an effective way to slow it down
C) Help to its eventual solution
D) Lead to its eventual solution
14. It is not feasible to build sea defenses to protect against erosion because ________.
A)house agents along the coast do not support the idea
B) it is too costly and will endanger neighboring areas
C) the government it too slow in taking action
D) they will be easily knocked down by waves and currents
15. According to the author, when buying a house along the south coast of England, people should _______.
A) take the quality of the house into consideration
B) guard against being cheated by the house agent
C) examine the house carefully before making a decision
D) be aware of the potential danger involved
Passage Two
Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage.
Sport is not only physically challenging, but it can also be mentally challenging. Criticism from coaches, parents, and other teammates, as well as pressure to win can create an excessive amount of anxiety or stress for young athletes(运动员). Stress can be physical, emotional, or psychological and research has indicated that it can lead to burnout. Burnout has been described as dropping or quitting of an activity that was at one time enjoyable.
The early years of development are critical years for learning about oneself. The sport setting is one where valuable experiences can take place. Young athletes can, for example, learn how to cooperate with others, make friends, and gain other social skills that will be used throughout their lives. Coaches and parents should be aware, at all times, that their feedback to youngsters can greatly affect their children. Youngsters may take their parents' and coaches' criticisms to heart and find a flaw (缺陷) in themselves.
Coaches and parents should also be cautious that youth sport participation does not become work for children. The outcome of the game should not be more important than the process of learning the sport and other life lessons. In today's youth sport setting. Young athletes may be worrying more about who will win instead of enjoying themselves and the sport. Following a game many parents and coaches focus on the outcome and find fault with youngsters' performances. Positive reinforcement should be provided regardless of the outcome. Research indicates that positive reinforcement motivates and has a greater effect on learning than criticism. Again, criticism can create high levels of stress, which can lead to burnout.
16. An effective way to prevent the burnout of young athletes is ______
A) to reduce their mental stress C)to make sports less competitive
B)to increase their sense of success D)to make sports more challenging
17. According to the passage sport is positive for young people in that ____ .
A) it can help them learn more about society
B) it enables them to find flaws in themselves
C) it can provide them with valuable experiences
D) it teaches them how to set realistic goals for themselves
18. Many coaches and parents are in the habit of criticizing young athletes ______ .
A)believing that criticism is beneficial for their early development
B)without realizing criticism may destroy their self confid
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