“This will be the world’s most secure gene bank，” Says Fowler.“But its seeds will only be used when all other samples have gone for sOme reason.”

　　The project comes at a time when there is growing concern about the safety of existing seed banks around the world.Many have been criticized for their poor security, ageing refrigeration(冷藏)systems and vulnerable electricity supplies.

　　The scheme won UN approval at a meeting of the Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome in October 2005.A feasibility study said the facility“would essentially be built to last forever”.

　　46.The Norwegian yault is important in that_________________.

　　A.the seeds in it represent the rarest varieties of world’S crops

　　B. the seeds in it could revive agriculture if the worst thing should happen

　　C.it is built deep in a mountain on a freezing-cold Arctic island

　　D.it is strong enough against all disasters caused by man and nature

　　答案：B

　　47.The seed bank project was proposed by_____________.

　　A.the Norwegian government B.Norwegian farmers

　　C. Spitsbergen residents D. agricultural scientists

　　答案：D

　　48. The seeds in the vault will be stored___________________.

　　A.as samples of world crop varieties

　　B. as produc of world plant breeding

　　C.for their valuable genetic properties

　　D.for their resistance to plant diseases

　　答案：A

　　49.For the seed bank project to be successful，the most important factor is probably______________.

　　A.constructing tight airlocks

　　B. maintaining high security

　　C.keeping freezing temperatures

　　D.storing large quantities of seeds

　　答案：B

　　50.Which of the following statements is true?

　　A.The Norwegian vault models after existing seed banks.

　　B.The Spitsbergen seed bank is expected to last 10,006 years.

　　C. The existing seed banks have potential problems.

　　D.The UN financed the Spitsbergen seed bank.

　　答案：C

　　Passage Five

　　Probably the hardest part of setting goals is the first step of actually deciding to take action!The first barrier facing most people is the incorrect assumption that goals are only for business people.The reality is everyone sets goals mentally throughout the day.There are always occasions where something has to be done at a particular time Or in a particular place.Simple examples could be getting up at a certain time in order to be at work，or to meet with a friend for a leisure activity.

　　The beauty of having goals is the uniqueness.of each one to’the goal setter.

　　Whether it is personal，financial，business or spiritual，they are all specific to that person and their circumstances.

　　The most important part initially is to write them down.Having goals mritten down gives you incredible power while helping you to focus on this area.