Question

     A sandstorm refers to a high amount of wind occurring in sandy areas,usually in deserts,where the wind speed is able to lift the top layer of sand from the ground,and push it in every direction. The sand involved in the sandstorm can reach heights of about 3. 05 m—15. 24 m.

It is very dangerous to experience sandstorm. Sand can get into the nose,eyes,mouth and lungs. If you happen to be caught in a sandstorm,you must protect yourself by wearing masks,scarves and so on.

If you’re driving when such a storm approaches,it ,s advised that you pull off the road,since it's difficult to continue driving. This is also important since vehicles can fail in during sandstorms and you could end up stuck on the road.

Most sandstorms occur in spring,and during the daytime. Many of the areas around the Persian Gulf and the Sahara Desert are associated with the most serious storms. Since it's a natural phenomenon,it can't be entirely controlled. In areas that are natural desert regions,you can't always prevent a sandstorm. There's much evidence that the planet Mars has dust storms,and clearly,no human intervention (介人) is responsible for such. Though it can move whole sand dunes and destroy crops,a sandstorm is not without benefit (益处) .

36. Which of the following is TRUE for a sandstorm?

   A. It occurs not only in deserts but also on the coast.

   B. It is very strong because it blows in a direction.

   C. The sand in it can be blown up as high as 15 metres.

   D. It can be often seen on the beach.

37. If you’re driving in a sandstorm,you’d better

   A. stop your car in the middle of the road

   B. continue to make your way

   C. stop and ask for help

   D. stop your car on the side of the road

38. When and where are you most likely to see a sandstorm?

   A. In the Sahara Desert in autumn.

   B. In the Sahara Desert in spring.

   C. Around the Persian Gulf in winter.

   D. Around the Persian Gulf in summer.

39. According to the writer,a sandstorm .

   A. is the result of human activities

   B. can be prevented

   C. can't completely disappear on the earth

   D. can't be forecast 

40. The underlined sentence shows that,anyway,sandstorms are .

   A. useful   B. useless

   C. harmful   D. powerful

    

Answer 1

36. C 37. D 38. B 39. C 40. A

36. C解析:细节理解题。根据第一段可知， 沙尘暴经常发生在沙漠地区，它们朝各个 方向吹，在沙尘暴中沙子最高会扬起大约 15. 24米。由此可知选 C.

37. D解析：细节理解题。根据第三段的“If you’re driving when such a storm approaches,it's advised that you pull off the road.可知，如果你遇到沙尘暴，你最好把车停在路边。

pull off the road把车停在 路边。故选D.

38. B解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段的 u Most sandstorms occur in spring,and during the daytime. Many of the areas around the Persian Gulf and the Sahara Desert are associated with the most serious storms. ” 可 知沙尘暴大多发生在波斯湾、撒哈拉沙漠 的春季而非其他三个季节。故选B.

39. C解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段可 知，作者认为沙尘暴是一种自然现象，不能 完全被控制，也就不会完全消失，并且它也 不是人为的后果。由此可知选C.

40. A解析:句意猜测题。此句表明：虽然沙 尘暴能移动沙丘并毁坏农作物，但它不是 毫无益处的。

a sandstorm is not without benefit表示“不无裨益”，双重否定表示肯 定意义„ benefit益处。故选A.