The year is 2094. It has been announced that a comet （彗星）is heading towards the earth. Most of it will miss our planet, but two pieces will probably hit the southern half of the earth.
On 17 July, a piece of 4 kilometers wide comet enters the Earth’s atmosphere with a massive explosion（爆炸）. About half of the piece is destroyed, but the remaining part hits the South Atlantic at 200 times the speed of sound. The sea boils and a huge hole is made in the seabed. Huge waves are created and spread outwards form the hole. The wall of water, a kilometer high, rushes towards southern Africa at 800 kilometers an hour. Cities on the African coast are totally destroyed and millions of people are drowned（淹死）.
Before the waves reach South America, the second piece of the comet lands in Argentina. Earthquakes and volcanoes ash set off in the Andes Mountains. The shock waves move north into California and all around the Pacific Ocean. The cities of Los Angeles, San Francisco and Tokyo are completely destroyed by earthquakes. Millions of people in the southern half of the earth are already dead, but the north won’t escape for long. Because of the explosions, the sun is hidden by clouds of dust, temperatures around the world fall to almost zero. Crops are ruined. The sun won’t be seen again for many years. Wars break out as countries fight for food. A year later, no more than 10 million people remain alive.
Could it really happen? In fact, it has already happened more than once in the history of the earth. The dinosaurs were on the Earth for over 160 million years. Then 65 million years ago they suddenly disappeared. Many scientists believe that the Earth was hit by a piece of object in space. The dinosaurs couldn’t live through the cold climate that followed and they died out. Will we meet the same end?
小题1:What is mainly described in the passage?| A．A historic discovery. | | B．An event in imagination. | | C．A research on space. | | D．A scientific adventure. |
小题2:When the first piece hits the South Atlantic, it causes________.| A．an earthquake | B．hunger | | C．an Earth explosion | D．huge waves |
小题3:Why can’t the northern half of the earth escape for long?| A．Because the land is covered with water. | | B．Because the light and heat form the sun cannot reach the earth. | | C．Because people there cannot live at the temperature of zero. | | D．Because wars break out among countries. |
小题4:By giving the example of dinosaurs, the author tries to prove_________.| A．animals could not live in the cold climate | | B．what happened 65 million years ago was an invented story | | C．the human beings will die out in 2094 | | D．the Earth could be hit by other objects in space |
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小题1:B
小题2:D
小题3:B
小题4:D |
试题分析：作者讲述了 2094 年彗星碎片撞击地球后可能产生的灾难，其目的是警告人们在地球的未来可能会发生灾难。
小题1:主旨题：文章描述了人类在2094年可能会遭遇的灾难。这些事情只是一种想象而已。选B。
小题2:细节题：根据文章第二段Huge waves are created and spread outwards form the hole.可知，应该选D。
小题3:细节题：文章第三段中提到，南半球的数以万计的人已经死了，而北半球也逃脱不了 这种厄运。因为太阳多年照不到地球，地球上的温度几乎降到了零度。植物遭到了破坏，食物缺乏，导致战争。所以，一切的根源在于B选项。选B。
小题4:推理题：答案在文章最后一段，作者举恐龙这一例子是为了说明地球很有可能再次遭 遇袭击。选D。
点评：作者讲述了 2094 年彗星碎片撞击地球后可能产生的灾难，其目的是警告人们在地球的未来可能会发生灾难。集中考查了推理题和细节题，要求考生有较强的细节理解能力。做题时也可以结合自己的生活常识和经验，再通过逻辑推理和判断。主旨题关键是弄清每段的大意，再结合重点的句子判断。 |
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When we say older people shrink, we don’t mean they become tiny enough to fit in your pocket! We just mean that it’s common for older people to become a little shorter over time. This kind of shrinking can’t be reversed, although people can slow or stop this process. But why does shrinking happen at all?
Because of gravity (that force that keeps your feet on the ground) , cushions between the bones in the spine (脊骨), get compressed (压缩), which makes a person lose a little height and become shorter.
Another reason why some older people shrink is because of osteoporosis (骨质疏松). Osteoporosis occurs when bone is broken down and not enough new bone material is made. Over time, bone is said to be lost because it’s not being replaced. Bones become smaller and weaker and can easily break if someone with osteoporosis is injured.
Older people — especially women, who generally have smaller and lighter bones to begin with — are more likely to develop osteoporosis. As years go by, a person with osteoporosis can get small breaks in bones that are called compression fractures. These breaks cause collapse of the spine and over time the person with osteoporosis can become hunched over (驼背).
Did you know that every day you shrink a little, too? You aren’t as tall at the end of the day as you are at the beginning. That’s because as the day goes on, water in the disks of the spine gets compressed due to gravity, making you just a tiny bit shorter. Don’t worry, though. Once you get a good night’s rest, your body recovers, and the next morning, you’re standing tall again!
Smoking and drinking alcohol can make this problem worse. Want to do something right now to build strong bones? I believe what I say will help you.
小题1:Which of the following statements is true?| A．For shrinking, people can do nothing about it. | | B．If someone is injured, he will become shorter. | | C．Women have smaller and lighter bones than men. | | D．We aren’t as tall at the end of the day as we are at the beginning. |
小题2:What should we do if we don’t want to shrink faster?| A．We should try to reduce gravity. | | B．We should be careful not to be hurt by others. | | C．We should sleep as long as possible. | | D．We should keep away from smoking and drinking alcohol. |
小题3:What is the topic of the passage?| A．How can we stop shrinking? | | B．Why do we shrink? | | C．Some tips on how to keep tall. | | D．How to live a healthy life. |
小题4:About osteoporosis we know that _______.| A．gravity is one of the causes of osteoporosis | | B．once our bone is broken down, osteoporosis will occur | | C．women are more likely to develop osteoporosis | | D．if we develop osteoporosis, we are more likely to be shorter |
小题5:What will the author talk about in the paragraph to be followed?| A．Tell us how to grow taller. | | B．Tell us how to become healthier. | | C．Tell us how to avoid being shrinking. | | D．Tell us what to do to have strong bones. |
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There are many ways to find a job. It can be as easy as walking into a neighborhood store to look at the announcement board. Local stores often have areas where people can put small signs telling what kind of service they need or can provide. Such services include caring for children or cleaning houses.
Or, job searchers can look in the newspaper. Local newspapers have employment announcements placed by companies seeking workers.
Another popular tool for finding jobs is the Internet. For example, people in four hundred and fifty cities around the world can use the Craigslist Web site to buy objects, meet people or find a job. Craigslist says that it receives two million new job listings each month.
Another useful way to find a job is through a college or a university. For example, students at the University of Texas in Austin can go to the Career Exploration Centre to get help in finding a job. Of course, looking for a job requires knowing what kind of work you want to do. For example, there is a book called “What Color is Your Parachute(降落伞)？”by Richard Bolles. This book has been helping people choose a career since it was published in nineteen seventy.
Some experts also help people find jobs. Susan W. Miller owns a company called California Career Services in Los Angeles. She says her company helps people find jobs by first helping them understand their strengths, goals and interests. Then she provides them with methods and resources to help them find the right job.
小题1:What is the passage mainly about? __________| A．Finding a job | B．College students’ part-time jobs | | C．Craigslist Web site | D．The relation between study and work |
小题2:By logging on the Craigslist Web site, you can _________ .| A．sell your old things | B．do some shopping online | | C．create your own announcement board | D．get useful information about 450 cities |
小题3:“What Color is Your Parachute(降落伞)？”is a book giving tips to those who want to ________ . | A．work on the plane | B．buy a parachute | C．publish a book | D．find a suitable job |
小题4:It can be learned from the passage that _______ .
A. companies often put job information in local shops.
B. the Internet is the most popular tool for job hunters in the USA.
C. Susan W. Miller’s company is helping people choose careers
D. California Career Services mainly serves university students.
小题5:How many ways of finding jobs are mentioned in the passage? |
In Wiltshire, England, volunteers are being sought to visit a nature protection area to count the butterflies living there and on surrounding fields. The project is promoted by all environmental protection organization, which has contributed to improving the living environment for wild animals. Recently, the organization has issued an appeal to help it observe environmental changes based on the record of butterflies and protect the environment.
In the area, the local people have planted many special flowers with the help of the organization, aiming to see whether these flowers will interest the rare and beautiful butterflies. The project officer Sarah Marshall says,“It will be a suitable habitat (栖息地) for butterflies. They are great‘indicator species’ as they are easily affected by climate changes so they make a brilliant early-warning system for the environment.” She also points out that volunteers are needed to record the number or species of butterflies, and based on the change happening to the butterflies, the hidden environmental problems in the area can be found out in time.
The organization is seeking volunteers to help monitor butterflies from April through to September. They will walk a fixed route and record the different butterflies they encounter along the way. Each visit should take no more than two hours, and each volunteer is expected to visit once a month to count the wildlife. “Staff will provide back up, so if the weather is poor on the day you are to visit (butterflies don’t like to fly in the rain, wind or if it’s too cloudy) we can have someone else do your job,” Sarah points out.
No previous experience is necessary as training and support will be provided, but a keen interest is essential. If you are interested please contact Sarah on (01380) 725670, ext 278, email—sarahm @ wiltshirewildlife. org.
小题1: According to Paragraph 1, what is the purpose of the Project?| A．To appeal to more visitors | | B．To protect the environment | | C．To control butterfly population | | D．To expand the area for wildlife |
小题2:Butterflies are called “indicator species” because _______.| A．they can provide support for visitors | | B．they can give information to other species | | C．they are not easily found out in their habitats | | D．they are very sensitive to environmental changes |
小题3:Volunteers are required to do the things EXCEPT __________.| A．having some special previous experience | | B．being interested in protecting the environment | | C．walking a regular route and do some recordings | | D．visiting the nature protection area once a month |
小题4:What is the text mainly about?| A．Visitors are being trained to identify butterflies. | | B．Wildlife areas are being protected by butterflies. | | C．Volunteers are being needed to count butterflies. | | D．Organizations are being put up to protect butterflies. |
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The world always makes way for the dreamer.
When I was twelve years old, my father took me to see Zig Zigler. I remember sitting in that dark hall listening to Mr. Zigler 16 everyone’s spirits up to the ceiling, I 17 there feeling like I could do anything. When we got to the car, I turned to my father and said, “Dad, I want to 18 people feel like that.” My father asked me 19 __ I meant. “I want to be a motivational(激发积极性的)speaker just like Mr. Zigler,” I replied. A（An） 20 was born.
Recently, I began seeking my dream of motivating others. 21__a four-year relationship with Fortune 100 Company 22 as a sales-trainer and ending as a regional(地区的) sales manager, I left the company at the height of my 23 _. Many people were __ 24 that I would leave after earning a six-figure income(收入). And they asked __25__ I would risk everything for a dream.
I made my 26 to start my own company and leave my worryingless position(职位)after _27__a regional sales meeting. The vice-president of our company made a 28 that changed my life. He asked us, “If a god would offer you three wishes, what would they be?” After giving us a 29 to write down the three wishes, he then asked us, “Why do you need a 30 ?” I would never forget the power I felt at that moment. I realized that 31 I had accomplished in the past had prepared me for this moment. I was ready and didn’t need a god’s help to become a motivational speaker. A motivational speaker was 32 .
Having made that decision, I was immediately 33___. One week after I gave notice, my husband was laid off (下岗) from his job, and now we had no 34 . But I held fast to my dream. The wonder really began to happen. In a short time my husband found a better job. And I was able to book several 35 engagements（业务）with new customers. I discovered the unbelievable power of dreams.
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| 小题3: | | A．get | B．hope | C．make | D．cheer |
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| 小题5: | | A．dream | B．idea | C．girl | D．speaker |
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| 小题6: | | A．After | B．Before | C．Because | D．While |
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| 小题7: | | A．beginning | B．working | C．acting | D．regarding |
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| 小题8: | | A．life | B．love | C．money | D．career |
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| 小题9: | | A．disappointed | B．moved | C．surprised | D．delighted |
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| 小题11: | | A．plan | B．promise | C．decision | D．mind |
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| 小题12: | | A．attending | B．joining | C．entering | D．holding |
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| 小题13: | | A．newspaper | B．book | C．report | D．speech |
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| 小题14: | | A．day | B．second | C．week | D．moment |
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| 小题15: | | A．love | B．worker | C．god | D．company |
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| 小题16: | | A．everything | B．anything | C．nothing | D．something |
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| 小题17: | | A．alive | B．dead | C．missing | D．born |
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| 小题18: | | A．examined | B．searched | C．found | D．tested |
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| 小题19: | | A．help | B．harm | C．income | D．money |
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| 小题20: | | A．selling | B．speaking | C．writing | D．listening |
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The office has always been a place to get ahead. Unfortunately, It is also a place where a lot of natural resources start to fall behind. Take a look around next time you’re at work. See how many lights are left on when people leave. See how much paper is being wasted. How much electricity is being used to run computers that are left on. Look at how much water is being wasted in the rest-rooms. And how much solid waste is being thrown out in the rubbish cans. We bet it’s a lot.
Now, here are some simple ways you can produce less waste at work. When you are at the copier, only make the copies you need. Use both sides of the paper when writing something less important. Turn off your lights when you leave. Use a lower watt bulb in your lamp. Drink your coffee or tea out of your mugs instead of single-use cups. Set up a recycling box for cans and one for bottles. And when you’re in the bathroom brushing your teeth or washing your face, don’t let the tap run. Remember, if we use fewer resources today, we’ll save more for tomorrow.
小题1:The main purpose of the passage is to tell people _______. | A．the disadvantages of working in an office | | B．the waste produced in an office | | C．to save resources when working in an office | | D．how to save water in a restroom |
小题2:How many kinds of waste are mentioned in the passage？| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
小题3:From the passage we can infer that in the office ________. | A．using computers is a waste of resource | | B．many people don’t turn off the computers after using them | | C．computers are run by electricity | | D．a computer is not a must for working |
小题4:It is suggested that we use both sides of the paper at the copier because _______.| A．we are short of paper | B．the printing is not important | | C．we should save paper | D．we have to pay for the paper |
小题5:The underlined word mugs is most likely to be _______. | A．a machine that makes coffee | | B．a container that can be used again and again | | C．a paper product for tea | | D．something that can only be found in an office |
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