题目内容
1.Whether you live in Seattle or the Sahara desert,the time has come to invest in a good raincoat or umbrella,a new study suggests.As global temperatures continue to rise,more"extreme rain"events---intense,cats-and-dogs downpour---can be expected,said the study,published Monday in the journal Nature Climate Change.And that,scientists said,means an increased flood risk,particularly for the world's driest areas.The study challenges the idea that global warming is causing dry areas to become drier and wet areas wetter.
"In both wet and dry regions,we see these great increases in heavy precipitation (冰雹),"lead author Markus Donat,a climate scientist at the University of New South Wales,told Nature.
Donat and his team collected data from 1951to 2010on extreme precipitation events from 11,000weather stations around the world,Nature reported.In that time,the number of days with"extreme precipitation"increased 1percent to 2percent per decade.
"We found a strong relationship between global warming and an increase in rainfall,particularly in areas outside of the tropics,"Donat said in a statement.
"Importantly,this research suggests we will see these extreme rainfall events increases at regional levels in dry areas,not just as an average across the globe,"Donat added.
Peter Stott,a senior climate scientist at Met Office,told Climate Central that the study's findings are important,because more violent rainfall and flooding will"challenge our capability to adapt to a rapidly changing climate."
As Nature reported,the research aligns (结盟) with a 2015study that found global warming has led to a sharp increase in record-breaking precipitation events.Donat told Nature that his study should come as a warning to world governments.
1.Which of the following is one of the study's findings?B
A.Global warming is causing dry areas to become drier and wet areas wetter.
B.Extreme rain events can be expected at regional levels in dry areas.
C.Extreme rainfall events increase at regional levels in wet areas.
D.Rainfall increases particularly in the tropics areas.
2.Why does Scott think the findings are important?C
A.The research aligns with a 2015study.
B.They are about extreme precipitation events.
C.They remind us to adjust to rapid climate changes.
D.The study involves many famous climate scientists.
3.The purpose of the study is toD.
A.encourage investors to start business in Seattle or the Sahara desert
B.persuade people to take a raincoat or an umbrella with them
C.challenge the previous findings of research on climate
D.warn world governments to focus on global warming.
分析 本文讲述随着全球气温的上升,干旱的地方越来越缺少雨水,警告政府集中精力全球变暖这个问题.
解答 1-3 BCD
1.B 推理判断题为本题主要考查点.根据第二段提到As global temperatures continue to rise,more"extreme rain"events-intense,cats-and-dogs downpours-can be expected,said the study随着全球气温上升,期望更多的雨水,尤其是在干旱的地区,故选B项.
2.C 推理判断题为本题主要考查点.根据倒数第二段提到Peter Stott,a senior climate scientist at Met Office,told Climate Central that the study's findings are important,because more violent rainfall and flooding will"challenge our capability to adapt to a rapidly changing climate因为这些猛烈的降水和洪灾挑战着我们适应快速变化的气侯的能力,故选C项.
3.D 推理判断题为本题主要考查点.根据最后一段提到 Donat told Nature that his study should come as a warning to world governments.可知写本文的目的是警告政府小心全球变暖,故选D项.
点评 阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力,要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系,对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断;或根据作者所阐述的观点理论,对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释.考生首先要仔细阅读短文,完整了解信息,准确把握作者观点.
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A. | acquaintance | B. | administration | C. | consequence | D. | consideration |
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The moment I arrived in Paris,I was (41)Cby a nice French couple who would become my host parents.My entire experience was joyous and exciting(42)AI received some shocking news from my program coordinator(协调人):there had been a death in my host parents'extended family.They had to travel outside France for several weeks.That afternoon,I had to(43)Aout of one family's house and into another.The exchange coordinator told me I'd have a(44)Cthis time and asked whether I could share a bedroom with an English speaker.To avoid the temptation(诱惑)to(45)Cmy native language,I asked not to be(46)Dwith an Englishspeaking roommate.When I got to my new room,I(47)Bmyself to my new roommate Paolo,a Brazilian(巴西人)the same age as I,whom I was surprised to find playing one of my favorite CDs!In just a few hours,we knew we'd be good friends for the rest of the(48)A.
I left France with many(49)C,so when people ask me what my favorite part of the trip was,they are always(50)Ato hear me talk about my Brazilian friend Paolo and the scores of weekdays in class,weeknights on the town,and weekends(51)BFrance we enjoyed together.I love how people(52)Dseem so different,but end up being so(53)C.The most valuable lesson I gained from studying in France wasn't just to respect the French people(54)Bto respect all people,for your next best friend could be just a continent away.I would recommend an exchange program to anyone who wants to experience foreign cultures and gain meaningful(55)B.
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37.A.approved | B.knew | C.warned | D.denied |
38.A.stubborn | B.anxious | C.universal | D.interesting |
39.A.boring | B.upsetting | C.exciting | D.promising |
40.A.expected | B.liked | C.doubted | D.feared |
41.A.sponsored | B.witnessed | C.greeted | D.supported |
42.A.until | B.when | C.since | D.while |
43.A.move | B.travel | C.walk | D.rush |
44.A.housekeeper | B.leader | C.roommate | D.colleague |
45.A.learn | B.appreciate | C.speak | D.master |
46.A.combined | B.fitted | C.involved | D.placed |
47.A.added | B.introduced | C.devoted | D.adapted |
48.A.term | B.week | C.month | D.vacation |
49.A.presents | B.suitcases | C.stories | D.dreams |
50.A.surprised | B.disturbed | C.embarrassed | D.concerned |
51.A.analyzing | B.exploring | C.describing | D.investigating |
52.A.need | B.shall | C.must | D.can |
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