Today, the straight-line distance between Tian’anmen Square and a desert called Tianmo in Hebei Province is only about 80 km. If desertification is not stopped, environmental protection experts say, it will probably not be long until Beijingers can catch a camel to work.
【文章大意】文章讲述沙尘暴的特点, 人们遇到它时的防护手段, 以及预防沙尘暴的措施。
1. Which of the following is NOT the characteristics of a sandstorm? A. Strong winds. C. Poor visibility.
B. Sand in the air. D. Heavy snow.
【解析】选D。细节理解题。由第一段第一句可知答案。
2. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE? A. So far in 2009 no sandstorm has happened. B. Sandstorms usually happen in spring. C. Sandstorms are a part of life in China.
D. In sandstorms, what you need to do is just to lie down.
【解析】选B。推理判断题。根据第三段中“They usually occur between February and May. ”可知B项正确。由第二段中“. . . the first sandstorm of 2009 hit north China’s Inn Mongolia . . . ”可知A项错; 由第三段中“Sandstorms are today a special treat of life in northern China . . . ”可知C项错; 由第六段中“. . . there are measures you can take . . . ”可知D项错。
3. In order to protect you from harm in a sandstorm, which may NOT be the right action to take? A. Finding a shelter.
B. Covering your head with a bag. C. Lying down to wait.
D. Speed up and rush through the sandstorm.
【解析】选D。细节理解题。由第八段中“If it looks like you will be caught in the storm, stop and wait it out”可知D项错误。 4. What can we infer from the passage?
A. North China has been hitting by sandstorms for several years.
B. 80 km has made the chances of sandstorms hitting Beijing small this year. C. Planting trees can help make sandstorms disappear.
D. It is more dangerous in cities because there are more flying objects.
【解析】选A。推理判断题。由第四段中“Fortunately, sandstorms this year should be fewer than in past years in north China”说明过去的几年发生过。C项为文章中明确提到的; B、D两项表述不正确。 5. What’s the best title of this passage? A. Protecting Environment B. Flying Objects
C. The Realities of Sandstorms D. Strong Winds
【解析】选C。主旨大意题。文章主要讲述沙尘暴的特点及其形成因素, 以及人们遇到沙尘暴时所要采取的措施, 故C项正确。
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[来源:ZXXK] Can you remember the first time you learned to ride a
bike or drive a car? Learning these skills changed your life forever and opened up new horizons(视野). Learning about puters can be like learning how to ride a bike or drive a car. Once you have invested the time to master the skills, you will never go back to the old days. The new technology is simply too convenient(方便实用的)and too powerful.
Technological developments through the years have enabled us to do more with less effort. We have continuously looked for better ways of doing things. Each invention and new development has allowed us to extend our capabilities. Today we see one of the most dramatic technologies ever developed—the puter. It extends the capabilities of our minds.
puters have saved organizations millions of dollars. Furthermore, these same puter systems have opened up new opportunities that would have gone undiscovered or neglected(被忽略的). The puter may multiply what we can do, and the return on investment is high. The growth of puter usage is surprising. On the other hand, the puter can do serious damage. Invasion of privacy(侵犯隐私), fraud(欺诈), and puter-related mistakes are just a few shocking examples. The puter is like a double-edged sword. It has the ability to cut us free from some activities, but it can also cut deep into profits, personal privacy, and our society in general. How it is used is not a function of technology. It is strictly a function of how people decide to use or misuse this new technology. The choice is yours, and only through a knowledge of puter systems will you be able to avoid the dangers while enjoying the many, many benefits of the puter age.
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文, 文章客观地说明科技也是一把双刃剑, 计算机
技术也是如此, 了解到这一点才能使科技为我所用。
6. The writer thinks learning about puters is like learning how to ride a bike or drive a car because . A. it is simple and practical B. it needs a lot of practice
C. it leads people to new life experiences D. it takes much time to master the skills
【解析】选C。细节理解题。第一段中的“. . . opened up new horizons”指出了学电脑与学车共同的优点。A、B两项文中未提及。D项中的much time也未出现在相关描述中。
7. According to the passage, puters bring people the following benefits except . A. avoiding mistakes B. saving money C. making money
D. opening up opportunities
【解析】选A。细节理解题。B选项出现在第三段第一句, D选项出现在第三段第二句, 而第三段第三句中的“the return on investment is high”无疑为C选项提供了依据, 只有A项没有提及。
8. According to the writer, the bad effects of puters can be avoided if we . A. have some knowledge of puter systems B. tell people not to misuse puters C. have strict rules over the use of puters D. make more investments in the technology
【解析】选A。细节理解题。由文章最后一句中的“. . . only through a knowledge of puter systems will you be able to avoid the dangers”可知应选A。 9. This passage is probably written for . A. puters B. puter producers C. puter learners D. puter programmers
【解析】选C。推理判断题。文章以浅易的文字描述了电脑学习的优缺点及注意事项, 其阅读对象显而易见是那些学习电脑的人。 Ⅱ. 阅读第二节
根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Working in a team can be rewarding, but at times it can be difficult. To create a successful team, effective munication methods are necessary. Here we’ve outlined some ways to avoid some mon team mistakes as well as some helpful advice. 1. municate
1 Letting bad feelings brew(酝酿)will only make you feel bad and want to isolate yourself from the group. Not only does it feel good to get the bad feelings out, but it will be better for the team in the long run. 2. 2
People in your group will lose respect for you if you’re constantly blaming others for not meeting deadlines. Group members understand if you have a heavy workload and aren’t able to meet a deadline. Saying something like, “I’m really sorry,
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