题目内容
11.An absolute description of the threat hanging over the world's mammals,reptiles,amphibians and other life forms has been published by the well-known scientific journal,Nature.A special analysis carried out by the journal indicates that an astonishing 41% of all amphibians on the planet now face extinction while 26% of mammal species and 13% of birds are similarly threatened.Many species are already critically endangered and close to extinction,including the Sumatran elephant,Amur leopard and mountain gorilla.But also in danger of vanishing(消失)for the wild,it now appears,are animals that are currently rated as merely being endangered.
In each case,the finger of blame points directly at human activities.The continuing spread of agriculture is destroying millions of hectares of wild habitats every year,leaving animals without homes,while the introduction of newly-come species,often helped by humans,is also damaging native populations.At the same time,pollution and overfishing are destroying ocean ecosystems.
"Habitat destruction,pollution or overfishing either kill off wild creatures and plants or leaves them badly weakened,"said Derek Tittensor,an ocean ecologist at the World Conservation Monitoring Centre in Cambridge."The trouble is that in coming decades,the additional threat of worsening climate change will become more and more common and could then kill off these survivors."
The problem,according to Nature,is worsened because of the huge gaps in scientists knowledge about the planet's biodiversity.Evaluations of the total number of species of animals and plants alive vary from 2million to 50million.In addition,evaluations of current rates of species'disappearances vary from 500to 36,000a year."That is the real problem we face,"added Tittensor."The scale of uncertainty is huge."
In the end,however,the data indicate that the world is heading cruelly towards a mass extinction-which is defined as one involving a loss of 75% of species or more.This could arrive in less than a hundred years or could take a thousand,depending on extinction rates.
28.What's the main idea of the first two paragraphs?C
A.Figures about some wild animals are astonishing.
B.Nature is the famous journal around the world.
C.Many endangered species are close to extinction.
D.Some rare species have appeared around the world.
29.From paragraph 4we know that another future threat isC.
A.destruction of habitats
B.overfishing and pollution
C.the worsening climate change
D.killing off wild creatures and plants
30.What is the real problem we are facing now according to paragraph 5?D
A.The killing of wild creatures and cutting of trees.
B.The global warming caused by human beings.
C.The destruction of ocean ecosystem by pollution.
D.Evaluation of current rates of species'disappearances.
31.What does"This"in the last sentence refer to?A
A.mass extinction.B.extinction rates.C.extinction time.D.75% of species or more.
分析 世界著名科学杂志"自然",做了一个特别分析,用一些惊人的数据说明世界上一些动物正面临灭绝,同时指出,造成灭绝的直接原因是人类的破坏活动.
解答 28.C 概括大意题.根据第一、二段Many species are already critically endangered and close to extinction可知,本文前两段主要讲述了许多濒危物种濒临灭绝.故选C.
29.C 细节理解题.根据第四段The trouble is that in coming decades,the additional threat of worsening climate change will become more and more common and could then kill off these survivors.可知,气候恶化是另一个威胁濒危物种濒临灭绝的原因.故选C.
30.D 细节理解题,根据第五段In addition,evaluations of current rates of species'disappearances vary from 500 to 36,000a year可知当前物种消失率是我们如今面临的真正的问题,故选D.
31.A 猜测词义题.文章最后一段In the end,however,the data indicate that the world is heading cruelly towards a mass extinction-which is defined as one involving a loss of 75% of species or more.This could arrive in less than a hundred years or could take a thousand,depending on extinction rates可知,世界正在面临残酷的大量物种灭绝,因此这个指代的是上句中的物种灭绝.故选A.
点评 考查学生的细节理解和推理判断能力.做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句,和题干进行比较,再做出正确选择.在做推理判断题时不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.
This is where team work comes in.Not everyone can do(43)D.
I have two daughters.One is very (44)C,with people Intelligence,the other is shy but,is very (45)A in the written word.
Over the years they have both (46)D to be like the other.I have told them both"your sister is able to do some things you can't (47)B you also can do things that she can't".You have your own (48)C gifts and talents.That is your (49)D.That is what makes you unique.Don't worry if you can't be like her.You are special and you will succeed in different (50)A.
They finally stopped (51)Bthemselvesto each other.I also believe that they won't compare themselves to other people (52)Cthey know that they are special and have something to (53)A to this world.
I believe that (54)Dthis to your children is one of the greatest gifts you can give them.For them to (55)B their strengths and weaknesses,allows them to realize that they are (56)A just the way they are.
When you child knows their strengths and weaknesses they will be able to (57)B because they can focus on what they love.When anyone focuses on what they (58)Ddoing they can easily accomplish more because it doesn't seem like (59)Bto them.They are energized by doing it (60)C the I'm doing this because I have to.
41.A.look for | B.focus on | C.go on | D.take over |
42.A.accomplished | B.influenced | C.encouraged | D.completed |
43.A.nothing | B.anything | C.something | D.everything |
44.A.good-mannered | B.warm-hearted | C.outgoing | D.easy-going |
45.A.intelligent | B.diligent | C.fluent | D.active |
46.A.decide | B.expect | C.tend | D.wished |
47.A.so | B.and | C.or | D.thus |
48.A.common | B.obvious | C.special | D.precious |
49.A.value | B.experience | C.purpose | D.strength |
50.A.areas | B.times | C.stages | D.occasions |
51.A.realting | B.comparing | C.expressing | D.comforting |
52.A.unless | B.once | C.because | D.although |
53.A.give | B.share | C.pass | D.convey |
54.A.leaving | B.impressing | C.describing | D.communicating |
55.A.cover | B.acknowledge | C.distinguish | D.prove |
56.A.wonderful | B.healthy | C.clever | D.right |
57.A.understand | B.learn | C.succeed | D.grow |
58.A.continue | B.finish | C.start | D.enjoy |
59.A.routine | B.work | C.challenge | D.fun |
60.A.in time of | B.in search of | C.instead of | D.in case of |
Charlie and Jackie joined a wholesale company together just after graduation.They both worked very hard.After several years,the boss made Jackie sales manager but Charlie (41)Ca salesman.One day Charlie could not(42)Ait any more.He handed in his resignation letter (辞职信) to the boss and complained that the boss did not(43)Dhard-working employees,but only raised those who tried to please him.He thought that it was really (44)B.
The boss knew that Charlie had spared no(45)Dfor the company all these years,but in order to help Charlie to realize the(46)Cbetween him and Jackie,the boss asked Charlie to do the following."Go and(47)Aif there is anyone selling watermelons in the market."Charlie went,returned and(48)Dsaid,"Yes."The boss asked,"How much per kilogram?"Charlie went back to the market to ask and returned to(49)B,"12per kg."
The boss told Charlie that he would ask Jackie the(50)Cquestion.Jackie went,returned and said,"Boss,only one person selling watermelons.12 per kg,$ 100 for 10 kg.He has a(51)Aof 340 melons.On the table are 58 melons,and every melon weighs about 15 kg,(52)Cfrom the South two days ago.They are fresh,red,and of good (53)B."
Charlie was(54)Aand he realized the difference between himself and Jackie.He decided not to(55)Dbut to learn from Jackie.
My dear friends,you know,a more(56)Cperson is more observant,thinks more and understands in(57)B.For the same matter,he sees several years ahead,(58)Ayou see only tomorrow.The difference between a year and a day is 365 times,so how could you(59)D?
Think:how far have you seen ahead in your life?How(60)Bare you?
41.A.made | B.became | C.remained | D.kept |
42.A.tolerate | B.do | C.get | D.put |
43.A.enjoy | B.meet | C.repay | D.value |
44.A.unusual | B.unfair | C.careless | D.selfless |
45.A.rest | B.trouble | C.effect | D.effort |
46.A.competition | B.relationship | C.difference | D.distance |
47.A.find out | B.carry out | C.look out | D.pick out |
48.A.still | B.again | C.even | D.only |
49.A.offer | B.answer | C.remind | D.repeat |
50.A.difficult | B.familiar | C.same | D.simple |
51.A.total | B.lot | C.few | D.number |
52.A.taken | B.come | C.bought | D.heard |
53.A.value | B.quality | C.condition | D.shape |
54.A.struck | B.moved | C.puzzled | D.encouraged |
55.A.stay | B.stop | C.work | D.leave |
56.A.important | B.intelligent | C.successful | D.hardworking |
57.A.time | B.depth | C.need | D.common |
58.A.while | B.though | C.unless | D.since |
59.A.see | B.think | C.know | D.win |
60.A.hopeful | B.thoughtful | C.helpful | D.meaningful |
Live Music-Late Night Jazz
Enjoy real American jazz from Herbie Davis,the famous trumpet player.He's coming with his new 7-piece band,Herbie's Heroes.Herbie is known to play well into the early hours,so don't expect to get much sleep.This is Herbie's third visit to Shanghai.The first two were sold out,so get your tickets quickly.
PLACE:The Jazz Club DATES:15-23March PRICE:¥120 TIME:10:00p.m.till late! TEL:6466-8736 |
Take your partners and get ready to dance till you are tired.Scottish dancing is fun and easy to learn.
Instructors will demonstrate the dances.The live band,Gordon Stroppie and the Weefrees,are also excellent.
PLACE:Jack Stein's DATES:every Monday PRICE:¥60including one drink TIME:7:00-10:00p.m. TEL:6402-1877 |
There are 120,000pieces on show here.You can see the whole of Chinese history under one roof.It's always interesting to visit,but doubly so at the moment with the Egyptian Tombs exhibition.There are lots of mummies and more gold than you've ever seen before.Let us know if you see a mummy move!
PLACE:Shanghai Museum PRICE:¥30(¥15 for students ) TEL:6888-6888 DATES:daily TIME:Monday-Friday 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m.,Weekends 9:00a.m.-9:00p.m. |
Sushi(寿司) is getting really big in Shanghai.In Japan,it's become an art form.The most famous Sushi‘artist'is Yuki Kamura.She's also one of the few female chefs in Japan.She'll be at Sushi Scene all of this month.
PLACE:Sushi Scene in the Shanghai Hotel DATES:all month PRICE:¥200 TIME:lunchtime TEL:6690--3211 |
25.Suppose you are going to attend an activity at 8:00p.m.on Saturday,which one can you choose?C
A.Live Music-Late Night Jazz
B.Scottish dancing
C.Exhibitions-Shanghai Museum
D.Dining-Sushi chef in town
26.Which of the following is true according to the advertisements?D
A.Scottish dancing is so interesting and easy that it never tires you out.
B.The performance given by the American jazz band won't last long.
C.Sushi is not popular in Shanghai as it is a kind of Japanese traditional food.
D.It is more interesting to visit Shanghai Museum for the exhibits from Egypt.
27.From the text we may learn that Kamura isA.
A.a cook B.a waitress C.an musician D.an artist.