阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出最佳选项。

  As the population of the planet increases, so does the number of homes, businesses, parking lots, schools, airports and roadways.all these structures use electricity and need to be lighted.Humans demand these lights.They want their homes more comfortable and they want their streets sage.The problem is that researchers are fin ding that all the light is having a negative effect on humans and wildlife as well.

  Less than 10 years ago I drove to a thinly populated section of my town, lay down in the middle of the road and watched an attracted meteor shower(流星雨).The area was short of homes, street lights and traffic.If I did that today, I wouldn't be able to see the meteor shower sa well, and I would surely be run over by a car.

  Nowadays scientists are finding light pollution can be almost as bad as carbon dioxide pollution.if you've ever taken a flight at night, the view is beautiful, but you must remember that all the light you see is wasted electricity is worldwide.

  Additionally, electricity needs to be generated, and the generation of electricity creates pollution by giving off greenhouse gases.This affects the air we breathe and our quality of life.

  Scientists are also studying the effects of light pollution on wildlife.Thou sands of birds die each year when they crash into highly ighted buildings, as they become puzzled by the light.It has been long known that tiny sea turtle hatchings become lost and follow lights on the shore instead of heading towards the sea.

  Fortunately, light pollution is one of the easiest sources of pollution that can be corrected without a negative effect.Following some guidelines and a little searching on Google can give you many ideas on how to reduce your contribution to light pollution.

(1)

The author tells the story in the second paragraph mainly to ________.

[  ]

A.

remember the past beauty of the town.

B.

stress the advantages of less pollution

C.

show the great changes of the town

D.

prove the bad effects of light pollution

(2)

In the passage the author advises people ________.

[  ]

A.

to try to reduce unnecessary light.

B.

not to ignore the beauty around.

C.

to set proper light for animals

D.

not to destroy the animal's living conditions.

(3)

What can be inferred from the passage?

[  ]

A.

Light pollution is difficult to deal with.

B.

Light pollution is a threat to some animals.

C.

Light pollution has nothing to do with global warming

D.

Astronauts can't see clearly in space due to light pollution.

(4)

What is most likely to be discussed in the paragraph which follows the last paragraph?

[  ]

A.

The author's contribution to light pollution

B.

Other sources of light pollution

C.

Ways of reducing light pollution

D.

More bad effects of light pollution

你将阅读的是一篇关于鲨鱼袭击的文章。有五处段落从文章中被取出了。请从A-F这六个选项中选出正确的选项填入空格中。选项中有一项是多余选项。

When I was eight, my parents, my younger brother, Stewart, and a girl called Margo Edwards, who was at school with us, went on holiday to Mozambique. One day, we took out a small rowing boat with an outboard motor on it, and went fishing on a lagoon at a place called San Martina.

Suddenly, as if out of nowhere, there was this disturbance in the water. I remember at first everyone thought it was a dolphin, but it wasn't leaping in and out of the water, and before long we could see this grey fin moving purposefully towards us.

It then circled around our rowing boat, and I remember my father saying: 'Well, I think that's a shark . . .'

My mother was screaming, and father was shouting obscenities at this thing, which he was to bash (痛击) back with one of the oars. I had never seen my parents in obvious terror before, and that's something which never leaves you.

My mother clutched the three of us around her. I remember she had a navy blue robe, with huge starfishes and sunflowers on it, and us three kids gratefully huddled together inside it.

As soon as we were in the fishing boat there was this almost hysterical laughter, and I remember feeling very cold, and being unable to stop trembling.

We all talked about it continually, too, and probably made out we were far braver than we were. And there was lots of re-enactment(表演). I remember that we made mud pools. One of us would be crawling along, playing the shark, and the others screaming and shouting: 'Kill the shark'.

A. For the longest time this thing kept circling around us, and hitting our rowing boat, while Dad continued fighting it off, stabbing at it with his oar, which was probably the worst thing to have done because it must have made the beast even angrier than it already was.

B. Our story went back to the town. It spread like wildfire. Everybody knew about it, and people talked about it endlessly. My father was regarded as a bit of a hero: Dad the sharkbasher. If he'd caught the thing, then I suppose he would have been completely heroic.

C. The shark became a legend in the town and there were many local fishermen who claimed to have seen it moving around the bay. But despite all the stories of sightings, nobody ever managed to catch the thing.

D. It was early evening when the motor stopped, and we were stranded (搁浅). We started to shout in the hope that somebody would hear us; we knew the sound could travel because of the water being very flat and calm.

E. Eventually, people in a fishing boat heard us screaming, and came alongside, and a fisherman tied our boat up to his. He was very careful, or he seemed to be, and he and my father handed first us kids, and then mother, through to his boat, and our rowing boat was towed behind.

F. This monster started bashing our boat, which began rocking from side to side. We were just terrified because the boat was by now rocking so much we thought we were going to be tipped into the water and bitten up by this thing. I remember assuming that we were going to die.

你将阅读的是一篇关于鲨鱼袭击的文章。有五处段落从文章中被取出了。请从A-F这六个选项中选出正确的选项填入空格中。选项中有一项是多余选项。
When I was eight, my parents, my younger brother, Stewart, and a girl called Margo Edwards, who was at school with us, went on holiday to Mozambique. One day, we took out a small rowing boat with an outboard motor on it, and went fishing on a lagoon at a place called San Martina.

【小题1】
Suddenly, as if out of nowhere, there was this disturbance in the water. I remember at first everyone thought it was a dolphin, but it wasn't leaping in and out of the water, and before long we could see this grey fin moving purposefully towards us.
It then circled around our rowing boat, and I remember my father saying: 'Well, I think that's a shark . . .'
【小题2】
My mother was screaming, and father was shouting obscenities at this thing, which he was to bash (痛击) back with one of the oars. I had never seen my parents in obvious terror before, and that's something which never leaves you.
【小题3】
My mother clutched the three of us around her. I remember she had a navy blue robe, with huge starfishes and sunflowers on it, and us three kids gratefully huddled together inside it.
【小题4】
As soon as we were in the fishing boat there was this almost hysterical laughter, and I remember feeling very cold, and being unable to stop trembling.
【小题5】
We all talked about it continually, too, and probably made out we were far braver than we were. And there was lots of re-enactment(表演). I remember that we made mud pools. One of us would be crawling along, playing the shark, and the others screaming and shouting: 'Kill the shark'.
A.For the longest time this thing kept circling around us, and hitting our rowing boat, while Dad continued fighting it off, stabbing at it with his oar, which was probably the worst thing to have done because it must have made the beast even angrier than it already was.
B.Our story went back to the town. It spread like wildfire. Everybody knew about it, and people talked about it endlessly. My father was regarded as a bit of a hero: Dad the sharkbasher. If he'd caught the thing, then I suppose he would have been completely heroic.
C.The shark became a legend in the town and there were many local fishermen who claimed to have seen it moving around the bay. But despite all the stories of sightings, nobody ever managed to catch the thing.
D.It was early evening when the motor stopped, and we were stranded (搁浅). We started to shout in the hope that somebody would hear us; we knew the sound could travel because of the water being very flat and calm.
E. Eventually, people in a fishing boat heard us screaming, and came alongside, and a fisherman tied our boat up to his. He was very careful, or he seemed to be, and he and my father handed first us kids, and then mother, through to his boat, and our rowing boat was towed behind.
F. This monster started bashing our boat, which began rocking from side to side. We were just terrified because the boat was by now rocking so much we thought we were going to be tipped into the water and bitten up by this thing. I remember assuming that we were going to die.

【2011·河北石家庄一模】

完形填空(共20小题:每小题l.5分,满分30分)

  阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填人空白

处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

  She was 80 years old but still very active.In this small town, not much happened.It was just another 21 day for a senior citizen living by herself. 22 she even has several great grandchildren.she was often alone.With the need of some small things and a 23 to get outside and be 24 people,she went shopping. 

  Buying just six items, she 25 for the checkout.

  He wandered the 26 .He’d come for a cup of hot coffee and perhaps someone to 27 with.The coffee was good.which always was,but 28 wanted to chat with fin old man. 29 ,he was about to leave when he saw her.

  “Morning,Ma’am.”He smiled.“You 30 leave yet.”

  She turned and found a gentleman smiling and 3 1 what she'd selected.“Your basket is not 32 .”

  “No need to buy a lot.No one to eat it.”she replied.

  He 33 at her for a moment and said,“I'm so 34 ! My beloved all died.”His

eyes softened.“I just 35 my little Brownie.”          “Sorry.”She felt her own eyes 36 .He was as alone as she was.

 37 a brave face.he said,“It’s OK.I hope I call find another dog like her.She was such a joy. 38 someone needed me.She gave me purpose.But now my days are empty.”

  Twenty minutes passed by.It was time to part.Suddenly he looked back at her and asked softly.“Can I give you a hug?”

  A bit surprised.but fully understanding his need,she 39

  There they stood,in a warm hug,in a busy store,on a normal day,which was made 40 by a simple hug.

21.A.happy  B.empty  C.exciting   D.comfortable

22.A.Although  B.If  C.Since   D.As

23.A.preparation  B.trouble  C.desire   D.view

24.A.for  B.among  C.between   D.above

25.A.gathered  B.traveled  C.rushed   D.headed

26.A.restaurant  B.street  C.store   D.square

27.A.argue  B.walk  C.play D.  talk

28.A.neither  B.anyone  C.no one   D.everyone

29.A.Disappointed  B.Excited  C.Astonished   D.Encouraged

30.A.needn't  B.can’t  C.daren’t   D.mustn’t

3 1.A.sticking to  B.referring to  C.devoting to   D.pointing to

32.A.full  B.empty  C.crowded   D.enough

33.A.came  B.1aughed  C.stared   D.glanced

34.A.eager  B.10nely  C.quiet   D.worried

35.A.1ost  B.forgot  C.1eft   D.raised

36.A.open  B.hurt  C.dry   D.wet

37.A.Putting up  B.Putting down  C.Putting on   D.Putting out

38.A.At most  B.At least  C.At first   D.At last

39.A.accepted  B.refused  C.received   D.showed

40.A.common  B.formal  C.usual   D.special

完形填空
     I was enjoying a salad at an outdoor caf? when a homeless lady came over.She was yelling and
__1__ everyone who walked past her for spare change.My instant __2__ was fear and I hoped she
wouldn't come near me, but she did.I was on the phone and when she came, I said politely, "I'm on
the phone, "in the __3__ way I could, assuring (确信) myself what she __4__ was a lesson in manners.
She walked away, saying, "I'm __5__ you.I'm sorry.I'll leave."And she turned the corner and
disappeared.
     Normally, I would feel relieved or __6__, but something in me couldn't rest.Without another thought,
I started searching through my entire wallet, the pockets, everything-for all of the __7__ I could possibly
fin d.
      I caught up with the lady and said, "This is all I have."I __8__ and gave her all I had.She held my
hand and said, "Thank you!Thank you!"Her hand was rough and dirty, but I did not __9__ holding it.
She looked at me, saying, "Will you __10__ my face?"And for some reason, I did.I reached up and
put my hand on her __11__ and she started to cry.I could sense it was as if she had not been touched
by a loving, soft hand in __12__, so I held it there, trying to __13__ her with my heart open.It was
__14__.
     After a few moments I took my hand away.I said, "Take care of yourself.You will be OK.Be careful.
"She thanked me, and walked away __15__.She wasn't begging any more, and I walked away with an
open heart, trying to make sense of what had just happened.
(     )1. A. seeking    
(     )2. A. expression  
(     )3. A. nicest  
(     )4. A. wanted  
(     )5. A. annoying  
(     )6. A. surprised  
(     )7. A. money
(     )8. A. went out  
(     )9. A. allow
(     )10. A. watch  
(     )11. A. cheek  
(     )12. A. days
(     )13. A. help
(     )14. A. sad  
(     )15. A. responsibly  
B. attracting  
B. reaction    
B. strangest    
B. needed      
B. hurting      
B. interested  
B. people      
B. sat down    
B. mind        
B. wash        
B. shoulder    
B. ages        
B. encourage    
B. serious      
B. angrily      
C. inviting  
C. donation  
C. coolest  
C. reminded  
C. supporting  
C. satisfied  
C. cloth  
C. reached out  
C. consider  
C. touch  
C. finger  
C. hours
C. save  
C. powerful  
C. carefully  
 D. begging      
D. devotion    
D. bravest      
D. instructed  
D. following    
D. excited      
D. material    
D. gave in      
D. remember     
D. kiss        
D. back         
D. minutes      
D. comfort      
D. formal      
D. quietly     

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