题目内容
A simple piece of clothesline hangs between some environmentally friendly Americans and their neighbors.
On one side stand those who see clothes dryers(干衣机) as a waste of energy and a major polluter of the environment. As a result, they are turning to clotheslines as part of the “what-I can do environmentalism(环境保护主义).”
On the other side are people who are against drying clothes outside, arguing that clotheslines are unpleasant to look at. They have persuaded Homeowners Associations (HOAs) access the
So far, only three states have laws to protect clothesline. Right-to-Dry supporters argue that there should be move.
Matt Reck, 37, is the kind of eco-conscious(有生态意识的) person who feeds his trees with bathwater and reuses water drops from his air conditioners to water plants. His family also uses a clothesline. But on July 9, 2007, the HOA in
Environmentalists say such worries are not necessary, and in view of global warming, that idea needs to change. As they say, “The clothesline is beautiful”. Hanging clothes outside should be encouraged. We all have to do at least something to slow down the process of global warming.”
57. One of the reasons why supporters of clothes dryers are trying to ham clothesline drying is that
____.
A. clothes dryers are more efficient B. clothesline drying reduces home value
C. clothes dryers are energy-saving D. clothesline drying is not allowed in most
58. Which of the following best describes Matt Reck?
A. He is a kind-hearted man. B. He is an impolite man.
C. He is and experienced gardener. D. He is a man of social responsibility.
59. Who are in favor of clothesline drying?
A. housing businesses. B. Environmentalists.
C. Homeowners Associations. D. Reck’s dissatisfied neighbors.
60. What is mainly discussed in the text?
A. Clothesline drying: a way to save energy and money.
B. Clothesline drying: a lost art rediscovered.
C. Opposite opinions on clothesline drying.
D. Different varieties of clotheslines.
解析:
本文是关于该不该在户外使用晾衣绳的讨论,该主题与环境保护有关。
57. B。“ban”是今年考纲新增加的单词。此题解题的关键是找到“ban” 或该词的同义词。根据第三段的第二句话可知答案是B。
58. D。根据第五段的第一、二句话推断出答案是D。有生态意识的人当然属于有社会责任感的人。
59. B。根据最后一段推断出答案。
60. C。此题考查对篇章内容和结构的理解。A选项包含的范围太窄,只不是文章暗含的一方面。B和D较容易排除。
Every country had its heroes. The heroes are the people that nation and especially the young peo??ple 21_____ . If you get a list of the 22 _____of a nation, it will tell you the potential (潜力)of the nation.
If today in America ’ you ask the high school students to list their heroes their 23____ would prob??ably divide into three groups. rHie first group of heroes would be the rock stars—the people 24 _____with rock music. There is no doubt that such people do have talent (天才)but one 25_____ if one should hold up rock stars as model. The rock stars too often are mixed with drugs and their personal life isnot all that — 26 ____ . The rock stars are rich and wear the latest fashion styles (时装).However oneshould 27 _____more in a hero than such things as 28______ and fine clothes.
A second type of heroes for the American youth are sports stars. Again you have a person who has a great talent in one area_ 29 _____. However, too often the personal life of the sports star is a bit 30_____. Too frequently drugs and drinking are a part of 31_____ of the sports stars.
A third group of heroes are TV or movie stars. These people may have lots of 32___ ,tal??ent and are quite handsome. However ’ the personal life of too many actors is quite sad and should not be held up as a 33____ for young people.
Today,the rock stars,the sportsmen and the actors 34____ have become the models of the youth in America. Really,do you hear a young person say that his 35____ is a doctor, a teacher or a scientist? These people are not 36____ and do not wear fashionable clothes. However, they are 37____ people who work hard to make the world a better place for everyone.
What is really sad is that the young try to 38____ their heroes. They like to wear the same clothes as theirs, if the heroes of today for the American youth are 39 ____only to rock stars, sportsmen and actors, the future does not look too 40_____ .
A. | dislike | B. | admire | C. hate | D. | satisfy | |
A. | doctors | B. | soldiers | C. teachers | D. | heroes | |
A. | choice | B. | conclusion | C. answer | D. | questions | |
A. | interested | P. | connected | C. excited | D. | pleased | |
A. | wants | B. | hopes | C. wonders | D. | expects | |
A. | bad | B. | simple | C. silent | D. | good | |
A. | gather | B. | spend | C. put | D. | be after | |
A. | paper | B. | money | C. food | D. | book | |
A. | sports | B. | music | C. movie | D. | teaching | |
A. | regular | B. | disorder | C. happy | D. | hard |