高三英语第一次联合考试
英 语
本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分。共150分。考试时间120分钟。
第一卷（三部分，共115分）
听力试题
第一节：（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Sandy is going to study in ______in England next month.
A. Cambridge B. Oxford C. Eton
2. What's the woman going to do on Saturday？
A. See a film. B. See a play. C. Attend a lecture.
3. Is the supermarket far away？
A. Yes，you must take a bus or a taxi to get there.
B. No，it is within walking distance. C. No，but you'd better not walk.
4. When will the woman buy the coat？
A. Now. B. Tomorrow. C. Hard to say.
5. An Easter bunny is_________.
A. a kind of candy B. a rabbit C. an egg
第二节：（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你有时间阅读各个小题；每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。
6. What is the relationship between the two speakers？
A. Doctor and patient. B. Teacher and student. C. Husband and wife.
7. Why did Rose come to Mr. Smith？
A. Because she wanted to change her job.
B. Because she wanted to ask for a few days' leave.
C. Because she wanted to tell him what she thought of her mother.
8. Which of the following is true？
A. Rose's mother has caught a bad cold. B. Rose has got an accident.
C. Mr. Smith has to take care of Rose's mother.
听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。
9. What time does fast train leave？
A. At9：13. B. At9：30. C. At9：20.
10. Which platform does it leave from？
A. Platform No.14. B. Platform No.15. C. Platform No.40.
11. The journey takes about____________.
A. less than 2 hours B. less than 3 hours C. more than 3 hours
听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。
12. When is the longest school holiday in Australia？
A. Winter. B. Summer. C. Autumn.
13. In what city are they talking？
A. Beijing. B. Wuhan. C. Shanghai.
14. In what order will Sue visit these cities in China？
A. Wuhan—Shanghai—Beijing. B. Beijing—Shanghai—Wuhan.
C. Beijing—Wuhan—Shanghai.
听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15. What will Mary's mother receive for her bithday？
A. A shirt. B. A skirt. C. A plate.
16. Who'll cook the special dinner？
A. Mary. B. Mary's friend. C. Mary's mother.
17. Who'll do the shopping？
A. Mary's father and mother. B. Mary and her mother. C. Mary and her father.
听第10段材料，回答18至20题。
18. How did the man get the books？
A. He bought them from Henry. B. He took them from a car.
C. He bought them at a bookstore.
19. How did Henry get his books back？
A. Henry fooled the man into bringing the books to his house.
B. The police found them and gave them to him.
C. Henry bought them from the first visitor.
20. How did the man find Henry's address？
A. In the car. B. In the newspaper. C. At the police station.
第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
例：It is generally considered unwise to give a child _______he or she wants.
A. however B. whatever C. whichever D. whenever
答案是B。
21. —Do you mind if I practise playing the piano here？
A. No, please don't B.I don't want you to
C. I'm afraid I don't D. I'd rather you didn't
22. In face of ___________failure, it is the most important to keep up________ good state of mind.
A. /;a B. a;/ C. the;/ D. /;the
23. —I thought I ___________something burning.
—Really？
A. smelled B. was smelling C. could smell D. might smell
24. If you ____________, we will never trust you again.
A. don't keep your word. B. don't break your words
C. eat your word. D. keep your words
25. That passenger was very impolite to the conductor, __________of course, made things even worse.
A. who B. whom C. what D. which
26. At ____________time does the salesgirl get up late in the morning, for she is always too busy________a good rest.
A. no; to take B. no; taking C. any; to take D. one; taking
27. _________the house Mr. Zhang has been broken into？
A. When was it that B. When has C. Has D. Had
28. —Tom isn't so strong as he __________,is he？
—Yes. He is __________his two brothers.
A. thinks ;no stronger than B. expects; as strong as
C. appears; stronger than D. looks; the strongest of
29. —The ship is __________ at four, isn't it？
—Yes, shall we meet our guests at the harbor？
A. probable to arrive B. due C. taking D; likely to leave
30. —You went late __________ the stadium yesterday evening, didn't you？
—Yes, my wife was a little late ________ the supper.
A. to; with B. for; with C. for; for D. at; for
31. —Do you know when the Chinese custom ________ from？
—It's hard to say. But its characteristics ____________the Tang Period.
A. began; prove B. started; show C. is; appear D. dates; suggest
32. What a pity! I missed to meet my boss at the airport because my car was ____________in the traffic jam.
A. broken up B. kept back C. held up D. kept up
33. Ten minutes earlier, ___________we could have caught the first train.
A. but B. so C. and D. or
34. Carry your ___________with you-money, jewelry, cameras and so on.
A. gifts B. suitcase C. bags D. valuabes
35. —Why？ Where is the key to the meeting room？
—Dear me! You __________it in the taxi!
A. had never left B. didn't leave C. never left D. haven't left
第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36～55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
As Christmas is coming, there are presents to be bought, cards to be sent, and rooms to be cleaned. Parents are 36 with difficult jobs hiding presents from curious young children. If the gifts are large, this is sometimes a real 37 . On Christmas Eve, young children find the excitement almost unbearable. They are torn between the wish to go to bed early so that Father Christmas will bring their presents quickly and the wish to 38 up late so that they will not 39 the fun. The wish for gifts usually proves stronger. But though children go to bed early, they often lie 40 for a long time, hoping to get a short 41 at Father Christmas.
Last Christmas, my wife and I 42 hid a few large presents in the storeroom. I 43 the moment when my son, Jimmy, would 44 me where that new bike had come from, but 45 he did not see it.
On Christmas Eve, 46 took the children hours to go to sleep. It must have been nearly 47 when my wife and I went quietly into their room and began 48 stockings. Then I pushed in the 49 I bought for Jimmy and left it beside the Christmas tree. We knew we would not got much sleep that night, for the children were 50 to get up early. At about five o'clock the next morning, we were 51 by loud sounds coming from the children's room—they were shouting excitedly! 52 I had time to get out of bed, young Jimmy came riding into the room on his new bike, and his sister, Mary ,followed close behind pushing her new babycarriage. 53 the baby arrived. He moved 54 the hands and knees into the room dragging a large balloon behind him. Suddenly it burst. That woke us up 55 . The day had really begun with a band （巨响） !
36. A. faced B. met C. filled D. pleased
37. A. question B. matter C. problem D. business
38. A. get B. stay C. stand D. wake
39. A. lose B. break C. miss D. leave
40. A. awake B. wake C. asleep D. sleep
41. A. look B. stare C. glare D. watch
42. A. hopefully B. busily C. gladly D. successfully
43. A. liked B. feared C. surprised D. hated
44. A. answer B. tell C. ask D. search
45. A. sadly B. unluckily C. possibly D. fortunately
46. A. it B. they C.I D. we
47. A. morning B. midnight C. evening D. daybreak
48. A. filling B. sewing C. mending D. preparing
49. A. Present B. stocking C. bike D. tree
50. A. going B. sure C. glad D. excited
51. A. troubled B. frightened C. woken D. shocked
52. A. Before B. After C. Until D. Since
53. A. Even B. And C. Soon D. Then
54. A. with B. on C. over D. by
55. A. all B. nearly C. happily D. completely
第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
TERNANG, Mon—More than 10,000 people were made homeless in Ternang when the Sungai Mas ovevflowed its banks yesterday after six days of continuous heavy rain.
Flooding first appeared at mind - afternoon yesterday along the river banks. People straggling higher ground were just in time to get away from the destroy of the flood. Most of the flood victims had to leave their possessions behind.
The flood victims are now housed in various make- shift relief centers in the nearby town of Tulang.
"Everything possible is being done to help the unfortunate people." A government spokesman said, "In fact, money, food and clothing have begun to come in from public-spirited organizations and generous persons.
According to latest reports it is still raining heavily at Ternang. The whole town is expected to be totally covered by water. So far no casualty has been reported.
56. According to the latest report ___________.
A. it had been raining for six days B. more than 10,000 people had no place to live
C. the town had already been totally flooded
D. the government tried its best to help the homeless people
57. With the help of the government, the flood victims __________.
A. were safe at higher place B. got everything they needed
C. lived comfortably in the relief centers D. were brought to Tulang within three hours
58. The word "casualty" in the last sentence means_____.
A. the house that is being built B. the money that is given to the victims
C. the person killed or injured in an accident D. the things lost in the flood
B
"Wanted by the FBI." To the murderer, or the bank robber, these are the most frightening words in the world. When the criminal （罪犯）hears them, he knows that six thousand trained persons are after him.
Why should he be so afraid？ There are hundreds of cities and thousands of villages where he can hide. There are large forests and deserts where he can lose himself. Besides, he's usually rich with stolen money.
Money can make it easier to hide. With money, the criminal can pay a dishonest doctor to operate on his face and make him hard to recognize. Money can pay for a hideout in some far—off place. But the criminal knows what happened to public enemies such as John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson, and Machine Gun Kelly. They had plenty of money and good hideouts. Yet one by one they were found by the men of the FBI.
They, know every trick the criminal knows and many more. If he makes just one mistake, they'll get him. That's why the man who is hunted can't sleep. That's why he becomes nervous, why he jumps at every sound. When he makes a mistake, he'll no longer be "wanted by the FBI". He'll have been caught.
The FBI began on May 10, 1924. Attorney General Harlan F. Stone chose J. Eegar Hoover, a young lawyer in the Department of Justice, to head the new agency（机构）."What we need is a wholly new kind of police force," he said. "Criminals today are smart. They use stolen cars and even planes to make their gateways. They have learned to open any lock. The criminal would have discovered science. We can't beat them with old methods. We have to train officers to work scientifically."
J. Edgar Hoover quietly went ahead with his plans. He picked his men carefully. They had to be between the ages of twenty-five and thirty-five. He wanted only men with good manners and good character. When working as his officers they would have to meet all kinds of people. Hoover wanted men who could handle a teacup as well as a gun. He chose men so carefully that he made the FBI the hardest service in the world to get into. The FBI cannot help in every police problem. It can look into only certain crimes against the government. Solving all other crimes is the duty of local police forces.
59. A man wanted by the FBI will find that money is________.
A. not at all useful B. very helpful for a while
C. necessary for staying free D. important and useful
60. Before he worked with the FBI, J.Edgar Hoover was a__________.
A. policeman B. lawyer C. teacher D. general
61. The FBI was begun in order to ___________.
A. reduce crimes B. bring younger men into police work
C. fight crimes scientifically D. offer jobs
62. A man who can "handle a teacup as well as a gun" has both_________.
A. courage and manners B. strength and kindness
C. wisdom and energy D. ability and humor
C
Last week's air quality was better in most parts of China than the previous week's as the temperature dropped greatly in nearly all the major cities.
Lanzhou, capital of Northwest China's Gansu Province, measured the week's worst score on Thursday, 194 on the air quality index - a medium level of pollution.
Beijing's air quality was good, scoring below 100 on the index. Other major cities, air pollution was generally as good as the previous week. Air quality in 10 cities was good with the air quality below 50 on the index in Suzhou, Nantong, Hangzhou, Nanchang, Zhuhai, Zhanjiang, Lhasa, Haikou and Kunming. There were 23 cities with air quality registering below 100, including Beijing, Shenyang, Changchun, Xi'an, Chengdu, Shanghai, Harbin, Guangzhou, Qingdao, Changsha, Guiyang and Wuhan. Another seven cities, Xining, Tianjin, Shijiazhuang, Taiyuan, Lanzhou and Urumqi, were slightly polluted with readings over 100. Suspended particles were the major pollutants in 28 cities, including Beijing, Tianjin, Taiyuan, Harbin, Hohhot, Shenyang, Changchun, Hefei, Wuhan, Xinjing, Yinchuan, Chengdu,Lanzhou and Urumqi. Nitrogen oxide was the main pollutant in Changsha, Chongqing and Guiyang.
Air Pollution Index in Major Chinese cities（Oct.21-28,2000）
Air Pollution Index in Major Chinese cities（Oct.21-28,2000）
Source: National Environmental Monitoring Centre of China 
中国国家环境监测中心
63. In the four cities _________air quality was the best.
A. Beijing's B. Shanghai's C. Guangzhou's D. Wuhan's
64. According to the passage, which one of the following is different from others?
A. Beijing. B. Wuhan. C. Shenyang. D. Changsha.
65. The passage mainly wants to tell us
A. Last week's air quality was better than the previous week's
B. lots of major cities air pollution was as good as the previous week
C. air quality in 10 cities was good
D. suspended particles an nitrogen oxide were the pollutants
D
The motor vehicle has killed and disabled more people in its brief history than any bomb or weapon ever invented. Much of the blood on the street flows essentially from uncivil behavior of drivers who refuse to respect the legal and moral rights of others. So the killing on the road may be regarded as a social problem.
In fact, the enemies of society on wheels are rather harmless people—just ordinary people acting carelessly, you might say. But it is a general truth both of law and common morality that carelessness is no excuse when one's actions could bring death or damage to others. A minority of the killers go even beyond carelessness to total negligence（疏忽）.
Researchers have estimated（计算）that as many as 80 percent of all automobile（交通）accidents can be attributed to the psychological condition of the driver ,Emotional upsets can distort（歪曲） drivers' reactions, slow their judgement, and blind them to dangers that might otherwise clear. The experts warn that it is necessary for every driver to make a conscious effort to keep one's emotions under control.
Yet the irresponsibility that accounts for much of the problem is not confined to drivers. Street walkers regularly violate traffic regulations, they are at fault in most vehicle walker accidents, and many cyclists even believe that they are not subject to the basic rules of the road. Significant legal advances have been made towards safer driving in the past few years. Safety standards for vehicle have been raised both at the point of manufacture and through periodic road-worthiness inspections. In addition, speed limits have been lowered. Due to these measures, the accident rate has decreased. But the accident experts still worry because there has been little or no improvement in the way drivers behave. The only real and lasting solution, say the experts, is to convince people that driving is a skilled task requiring constant care and concentration. Those who fail to do all these things present a threat to those with whom they share the road.
66. What is the author's main purpose in writing the passage?
A. To show that the motor vehicle is a very dangerous invention.
B. To improve understanding between careless drivers and street walkers.
C. To discuss traffic problems and propose possible solutions.
D. To warn drivers of the importance of safe driving.
67. According to the passage, traffic accidents may be regarded as a social problem because_____.
A. autos have become most destruction（毁灭）to mankind
B. people usually pay little attention to law and morality
C. civilization brings much harm to people
D. the lack of virtue（德行）is becoming more serious
68. Why does the author mention the psychological condition of the driver in Paragraph Three?
A. To give an example of the various reasons for road accidents.
B. To show how important it is for drivers to be emotionally healthy.
C. To show some of the inaccurate estimations by researchers
D. To illustrate the hidden tensions in the course of driving.
69. Who are not mentioned as being responsible for the road accidents?
A. Careless bicycle- riders. B. Mindless people walking in the street.
C. Irresponsible drivers. D. Irresponsible manufactures of automobiles.
70. Which of the following best reflects the author's attitude toward a future without traffic accident problems?
A. Doubtful yet still longing for. B. Happy and rather confident.
C. Surprised and very pleased. D. Disappointed and deeply worried.
E
Over the past 10 years, technologies that have combined computers with telephone have developed. Technologies such as PC fax programs and LAN fax servers（局域网传真服务器）have been used to improve fax communications. The latest computer-based technologies are new mechanisms （机制） which use IP （ Internet Protocol, 因特网协议） to send faxes, that is, IP fax.
Traditional fax has a fairly simple usage model. First, the user inserts a document into the fax machine, enters the destination fax number and presses the start button on the machine. The sending machine dials the receiving fax machine, If it conncets, the sending machine scans the documents and sends it over the public switched telephone network （PSIN,公共电话交换网） to the receiving machine. At the same time, the receiving machine receives the document and then prints it.
In IP fax system there are two basic transmission modes: store-and-forward mode and real-time mode. Store- and- forward mode has been widely used. In this mode, the entire document is sent to a network-hased server that stores it and then sends it to the destination. Real-time IP faxing is similar to traditional fax. Real time mode allows two fax machines to directly communicate through some standard.
IP fax enables a fax document to be sent from one person to another. A fax machine or a computer can be used to send or receive the fax. IP fax also allows e-mail to be used to receive faxes, This would enable users to receive faxes anywhere, anytime with an internet fax address.
71. The passage deals mainly with________.
A. PC fax B. IP fax C. information technology D. new machines
72. In traditional fax, ________can be used.
A. even computers B. LAN fax servers C. e-mail D. only fax machines
73. IP fax can use all of the following to send and receive a fax except__________.
A. a fax machine B. a receiving machine C. a computer D. e-mail
74. In real-time IP fax mode
A. two fax machines communicate directly B. a network-based server is used
C. users can receive faxes anywhere D. the PSIN has to be used
75. In paragraph 2,the word " inserts "can be placed by________-.
A. prints B. presses C. puts D. uses
第二卷（共35分）
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。对标有题号的每一行作出判断；如无错误，在该行右边横线上画一个勾（√）；如有错误（每行只有一个错误），则按下列情况改正：
该行缺一个词：有缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。
该行错一个词：在错的词下划一横线，在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。
注意：原行没有错的不要改。
There is a prison in Ireland which allows its prisoners to go
out without any guards work every day . They work on the farms 76._________
near prison during the day, and come back to have their 77._________
evening meal and sleep every evening. Before they are allowed 78._________
to go out like this, they have to promise to come every evening. If 79. _________
they do not promise this, they are not let out.
One night one of the prisoners were invited to have a meal and 80. __________
a drink with the family of the farmer he was working, so 81.__________
she came hack to the prison very late. He had to knock at the 82.__________
gate several times until the guard came to let him in. 83.__________
The guard was not like being disturbed at this time ,so he said 84.__________
to the prisoner angrily, "If you come back so late again ,or I won't 85.__________
let you in ."
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
假如你是某报社记者，请根据下表提供的信息写一篇英文稿，简要地报道中国开发西部的有关情况。
| 主要情况 | 范围：9个省，自治区（autonomous regions）,一个直辖市（municipality） |
| 面积：540万平方公里 | |
| 人口：2.85亿 | |
| 实施要点 | 交通（transportation）建设：修建多条公路，铁路 |
| 环境保护：退耕还林，防治污染 | |
| 资源利用：开发利用其丰富的天然资源 | |
| 人才引进：广纳各类专家，技术人员 |
注意：a）短文须包括所有提示要点；适当增加细节，使内容连贯；
b）短文的开头已经给出； c）词数100左右。
__________New Development Central and Western China_______________________________
The Chinese government has recently decided to develop central and western China.__________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
高三英语第一次联合考试
参考答案
听力材料：
第一节：
1. W：Sandy ! You are lucky to be a student of Cambridge next month.
M：Thank you.
2. W：Shall we go to the theatre on Saturday?
M：Well, what I really like is to see a film, but I have to go to a lecture.
3. W：How can I get to the supermarket from here?
M：You can go by bus or taxi, but it's not too far. Maybe you'd like to walk.
4. W：This coat casts 50 dollars.
M：I've only got 45 dollars with me. I'll come again tomorrow if I have time.
5. W：Hi, what is in your hands?
M：An Easter bunny and color eggs .
第二节
6. W：Excuse me, Mr. Smith, But I'd like to take a few days off.
M：What's the matter ,Rose ?
W：My mother is ill. I have to take care of her.
M：Oh, dear! I'm sorry to hear that. How long will you be away?
W：I hope to be back next Thursday.
M：That's all right.
7. W：Excuse me, What time does the Oxford train leave?
M：Which one ? The fast train or the slow one ?
W：The fast one .
M：It leaves at 9：13.
W：Which platform does it leave from?
M：Plat from No.40 .
W：And how long does the journey take?
M：It takes about 2 and a half hours.
W：Thank you very much.
M：Don't mention it.
8. M：Please tell us what it is like to go to school in Australia ,Sue.
W：I'll be glad to. I go to Bell view High School in North Sydney. I've just finished my year 11 exams and have come to China for a short holiday. Next year I'll go into year 12, which will be my last year of high school. My favourite subject is history, but I also study English ,Chinese, maths and science.
M：When are your school holidays in Australia.
W：We have two weeks' holiday in March, July and October and a five- week holiday during our summer.
M：Do you want to go to university when you finish school?
W：Yes, I want to study Asian languages. Coating to China for a holiday gives me a good chance to practise my conversational skills.
M：What places have you been to in China?
W：I've been in Beijing now for four days, and yesterday I went to the Great Wall. I also saw the Ming Tombs. Tomorrow I'm going to see the Forbidden（禁止）City and the Temple of Heaven.
M：When will you go back to Australia?
W：I'm flying home on Saturday. I'll spend one day in Wuhan and then two days in Shanghai before I have.
M：Thank you, Sue. I hope you enjoy the rest of you holiday in China.
9. M：Mary, tomorrow is your Mom's fiftieth birthday. Did you remember?
W：Of course I did. How shall we celebrate it?
M：First of all , a birthday present. What about buying her a beautiful skirt?
W：That's a good idea. It would make her look younger. And a big birthday cake, too, with fifty candles.
M：That's right. Shall we have a special dinner?
W：How about a Chinese dinner?
M：Fine. Where shall we have it?
W：We can have it at home, I've learned to cook a few dishes from a Chinese friend. I'm sure Mom would like them.
M：All fight. Are you going to do the shopping as well?
W：Why don' t we go together ,Dad?
M：Ok, when?
W：How about this afternoon?
第三节：
10. Henry Smith taught science at the City School. One day, he went to a bookstore and bought some books, most of which were expensive ones. He left them in his car in a quiet street. Then he went and bought some other things at other shops. At 6 o' clock he came back to the car. One window was open and the books were gone! He drove back to his name in Lake Street. That night he wrote a letter to a newspaper. The next day he went to the police. On Friday ,an advertisement appeared in the newspaper：
Book Wanted
Have you any books that you no longer want? I buy old and new books. Open all day on Saturdays. Henry Smith, 18 Lake Street.
Henry stayed at home on Saturday. His first visitor came at 8 o'clock. Henry took him to the kitchen. At half past nine, another man came, with a bag under his arm. Henry told him top put the books on the dining table ,so that he could have a look at them. Soon the books were on the table. "Come in now", Henry called out ,"And bring the list. "A policeman came into the dining room .He read the titles on the books and then those on the list in his hand. They were the same. "Come with me, sir. " the policeman said to the man.
1-5 ACBCB 6-10 BBAAC 11-15 BBACB
16-20 ACBAB 21-25 DACAD 26-30 ACCBA
31-35 DCCDC 36-40 ACBCA 41-45 ADBCD
46-50 ABACB 51-55 CAABD 56-60 DBCBB
61-65 CADDA 66-70 DDBDA 71-75 BDBAC
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79.come后加back或come改为return 80.were改成was 81.working后加for
82.she改为he 83.until改为before 84.was改为did 85.去掉or
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New Development for Central and Western China
The Chinese government has recently decided to develop central and western China.
This part of China includes 9 provinces and autonomous regions and one municipality , covering an area of 5.4 million square kilometers with a population of 285 million.
The government will pay special attention to its transportation. Some highways and railways will be built. To protect the nature, farmers will return farmland to forest. Also, measures should be taken to prevent pollution. Western China is rich in natural resources, which can be exploited and made full use of. To meet the need of the development, all kinds of experts and skilled workers are to be brought in.
We have every reason to believe that the governmnet will be a great success. As a result of the great project, central and western regions of China will surely achieve better and faster development in the new century. The people will have a better life and China will surely be richer and stronger.