题目内容
In the past hundred years a million people have died in earthquakes,another million have been killed by hurricanes (飓风)and tornadoes(龙卷风)and 9 million have lost their lives in floods.In addition to this, many more millions have died as a result of hunger and disease.We should also not forget in many of the world’s countries drought(旱灾)and serious water shortage are a fact of life,especially in the African Shale area bordering(与……接壤)the Sahara Desert.
Scientists and engineers around the world have made great advances in earthquake engineering.It_is,_of_course,impossible_to_move_cities_such_as_Tokyo(东京)and_San_Francisco(旧金山)that_have_been_built_on_earthquake_belts(带).But most often it is not the earthquake that kills people.It is the falling buildings,bridges and so on that cause deaths,and such a happening can be greatly reduced by better building programs.
Finally,perhaps we need to consider the natural disaster that we are causing for ourselves.Through our mismanagement of the planet’s resources(资源)we have sped up(加速)the dying out of hundreds of sorts of plants and animals,at the same time possibly destroying our own longterm surroundings for life.Maybe this is one_disaster that could be prevented if we are willing to act with a sense of responsibility(责任).
1.What is the best title of the passage?(Please answer within 10 words.)
2.Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one?
We should remember the fact that in many areas of the world people live a hard life because of drought and serious water shortage.
3.What does the underlined part in the last paragragh refer to?(Please answer within 10 words.)
4.In your opinion which of the disasters mentioned in the passage is the worst?Why?(Please answer within 30 words.)
5.Translate the underlined sentence in the second paragraph into Chinese.
1. Natural_Disasters
2.We_should_also_not_forget_in_many_of_the_world’s_countries_drought_and_serious_water_shortage_are_a_fact_of_life.
3. Man’s_mismanagement_of_natural_resources.
4. The_answer_may_vary.
5.当然,要想把像东京和旧金山那样建在地震带上的城市移走是不可能的。
Holiday News
Vacancies (空位) now and in the school holidays at a country hotel in Devon. This comfortable, friendly home-from-home lies near the beautiful quiet countryside, but just a drive away from the sea. The food is simple but good. Children and pets are welcome.
Reduced prices for low season.
The Snowdonia Center
The Snowdonia Center for young mountain climbers has a mountain 1068.The beginners’ costs are £57 for a week, including food and rooms. Equipment is included except walking shoes, which can be hired at a low cost.
You must be in good health and prepared to go through a period of body exercises. This could be the beginning of a lifetime of lifetime of mountain climbing adventure.
The World Sea Trip of a Lifetime
Our World Sea Trip of 2008 will be unlike any holiday you have ever been on before. Instead of one hotel after another, with all its packing and unpacking waiting and traveling, you just go to bed in one country and wake up in another.
On board the ship, you will be well taken care of. Every meal will be first-class and every cabin like your home.
During the trip, you can rest on deck(甲板), enjoy yourself in the games rooms and in the evening dance to our musical team and watch our wonderful play.
You will visit all the places most people only dream about – from Acapulco and Hawaii to Tokyo and Hong Kong.
For a few thousand pounds, all you’ve ever hoped for can be yours.
【小题1】What can you do if you like to go on holidays with pets?
A.Choose the holiday in Devon. |
B.Go to the Snowdonia Centre |
C.Join the World Sea Trip of 2008 |
D.Visit Acapulco and Hawaii |
A.It provides chances of family gatherings. |
B.It provides customers with good food. |
C.It offers a sport lesson. |
D.It offers comfortable room. |
A.You can have free meals on deck every day. |
B.You can sleep on a ship and tour many places. |
C.You will have chances to watch and act in a play. |
D.You have to do your own packing and unpacking. |
A.5. | B.6. | C.7. | D.8. |
a. He became addicted to drinking.
b. He studied at St. Paul Academy.
c. He published his first novel This Side of Paradise.
d. The Great Gatsby won high praise.
e. He failed to reorder his life.
f. He joined the army and met Zelda.
A.f-c-e-a-b-d | B.b-e-a-f-c-d | C.f-d-e-c-b-a | D.b-f-c-d-e-a |
A.had made some money when he met Zelda in Alabama. |
B.was well educated and well off before he served in the army |
C.would have completed more works if his wife hadn’t broken down |
D.helped his friend get rid of drinking while his wife was in hospital |
A.Zelda’s personal life |
B.Zelda’s illness and treatment |
C.Fitzgerald’s friendship with Graham |
D.Fitzgerald’s contributions to the literary world |