题目内容
4.For many people who live in cities,parks are an important landscape.They provide a place for people to relax and play sports,as well as a shelter from the often severe environment of a city.What people often overlook is that parks also provide considerable environmental benefits.One benefit of parks is that plants absorb carbon dioxide and give off oxygen.According to one study,an acre of trees can absorb the same amount of carbon dioxide that a typical car emits in 11,000 miles of driving.Parks also make cities cooler.Scientists have long noted what is called the Urban Heat Island Effect:building materials such as metal and concrete(混凝土)absorb much more of the sun's heat and release it much more quickly than trees and grass.Because city landscapes contain so much of these building materials,cities are usually warmer than surrounding rural areas.Parks and other green spaces help to lessen the Urban Heat Island Effect.
Unfortunately,many cities cannot easily create more parks.However,cities could benefit from many of the positive effects of parks by encouraging citizens to create another type of green space:rooftop gardens.While most people would not think of starting a garden on their roof,human beings have been planting gardens on rooftops for thousands of years.Some rooftop gardens are simple container gardens that anyone can create with the investment (投资) of a few hundred dollars and a few hours of work.
Rooftop gardens provide many of the same benefits as other urban parks and garden spaces,but without taking up the much-needed land.In the summer,rooftop gardens prevent buildings from absorbing heat from the sun,which can significantly reduce cooling bills.In the winter,gardens help control the heat that materials like brick and concrete release so quickly,leading to savings on heating bills.Rooftop vegetables and herb gardens can also provide fresh food for city settlers,making their diets healthier.Rooftop gardens are not only something everyone can enjoy but also a smart environmental investment.
32. The underlined word"emits"in the second paragraph probably meansA.
A.gives out
B.takes up
C.carries away
D.breathes in
33. Which of the following contributes to the Urban Heat Island Effect?A
A.More building materials.
B.More trees and grass.
C.More parking lots.
D.More rooftop gardens.
34. When it comes to rooftop gardens,what can be inferred from the passage?C
A.They make people much happier.
B.They provide more benefits from urban parks.
C.They help to save money and keep a healthy diet.
D.They have become very popular in recent years.
35. What's the author's attitude towards rooftop gardens?B
A.Doubtful.
B.Supportive.
C.Critic al.
D.Objective.
分析 本文是一篇科教类阅读,属于说明文,主要讲述了对于许多住在城市的人来说,公园是一个重要场地,它们为人们提供一个放松和运动的地方,以及躲避严重环境污染的地方.人们常常忽略的是,公园还提供可观的环境效益.
解答 32.A 33.A 34.C 35.B
32.A.词义猜测题.根据"an acre of trees can absorb the same amount of carbon dioxide that a typical car emits in 11,000 miles of driving"可知,emits与本句中的absorb相对应,意为"发出".故选A.
33.A.细节理解题.由第二段第5句"Because city landscapes contain so much of these building materials,cities are usually warmer than surrounding rural areas."可知,建筑材料造成了城市热岛效应.故选A.
34.C.推理判断题.由第四段最后三句"In the winter,gardens help control the heat that materials like brick and concrete release so quickly,leading to savings on heating bills."可知,.在冬天,花园帮助控制砖和混凝土等材料的热释放如此之快,导致节省取暖费用.故选C.
35.B.观点态度题.由最后一段,尤其是"Rooftop gardens are not only something everyone can enjoy but also a smart environmental investment."可知,作者对于屋顶花园的态度是积极支持的.故选B.
点评 阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力,要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系,对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断;或根据作者所阐述的观点理论,对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释.考生首先要仔细阅读短文,完整了解信息,准确把握作者观点.
Electronic Village Program (Thursday,June 18,2015) | |
Nearpod ◇9:00 am to 10:00 am ◇Room 501 Nearpod is a software program that creates a rich context(语境) for students to learn vocabulary.The presenter will show how to use it. | TEO ◇2:00 pm to 3:00 pm ◇Room 502 Our students come from different backgrounds but have the same desire to learn on-line.The presenter will use examples from his first on-line class to explain how any teacher can begin teaching on-line with TEO. |
Kahoot ◇10:30 am to 11:00 am ◇Room 601 Kahoot software can be used to create grammar tests which can be graded on a network.It can provide students with instant feedback(反馈),including reports about their strengths and weaknesses. | Prezi ◇3:00 pm to 4:20 pm ◇Room 602 Uses of Prezi in listening and speaking courses draw students'attention to speaking more fluently.The presenter will show how students can use Prezi to confidently present on variety of topics,including introducing family,friends,and hobbies. |
A.offer grammar tests
B.teach listening on-line
C.help vocabulary learning
D.gain fluency in speaking
30.Ifyou want to improve your speaking skills,you can go toD.
A.Room 501
B.Room 502
C.Room 601
D.Room 602
31.A teacher who wants to learn on-line teaching is expected to arrive byC.
A.9:00am
B.10:30am
C.2:00pm
D.3:30pm.
A. | absorbing in | B. | absorbed in | C. | absorbing to | D. | absorbed on |