题目内容
Welcome to the future. It’s year 2050 and Scotland is now powered completely by“clean”energy.
Homes have entire roofs made of solar materials, rooms are kept warm by wallpaper, and people go to and from work in electric and hydrogen( 氢) cars.
Oil is still being found in the North Sea, but it’s not now only used to keep aircraft flying. And a new 500---mile underwater link with Iceland has been built to catch heat from the hot springs. There’s still a role for king coal—but the black diamonds are now environment---friendly.
People will be able to import the electricity they need and export any excess(超过的量) they make through rooftop windmills(风车). New technology will store electricity better and provide it on demand. Heat exchangers will provide heating and hot water.
Harmful carbon dioxide waste is being piped offshore to St Fergus and from there into some of the remaining oil—producing fields to be stored safely without entering the atmosphere. Gas remains the preferred energy source of industry and is now shipped in liquid form. But hydrogen is imported through pipelines from France and from a geothermal (地热的) plant in Iceland.
Hydrogen—fuelled cars have become popular. Electric bikes are common in cities using the new urban two—wheel network. Electric vehicles have become common, and their performances have been improved because of the developments in electrical drive technology like high—temperature super conducting motors. Many people leave their vehicles in a giant park where they can be recharged from the national electrical system . Oilseed rape (油菜) is widely grown to fuel some motors .
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What does the underlined phrase in paragraph 2 mean ?
- A.The hot springs
- B.Oil
- C.Coal
- D.Oil and coal
- A.
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Which sources of energy play a more important role in people’s daily life in the future ?
- A.Oil and coal
- B.Hydrogen and gas
- C.Electricity and gas
- D.Solar energy and wind
- A.
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The means of transport people use in 2050 do not include__________.
- A.windmills
- B.electric bikes
- C.hydrogen—fuelled cars
- D.aircraft
- A.
- 4.
The passage is written to tell us in the future_____________.
- A.life will be better and better
- B.the energy will become cleaner and cleaner
- C.people will use some new sources of energy
- D.people will pay more attention to the environment
- A.
1.C词义理解题。分析There’s still a role for king coal—but the black diamonds are now environment---friendly可知,此处的the black diamonds应与coal对应。
2.D推理判断题。根据第一段Homes have entire roofs made of solar materials … 可知,未来苏格兰房屋取暖的能量将来自太阳。
3.A细节理解题。结合People will be able to import the electricity they need and export any excess(超过的量) they make through rooftop windmills(风车)可知windmill是发电的工具,不是means of transport(交通方式)。
4.B推理判断题。本文主要讲述了未来人们是怎样利用清洁能源的,可以推断未来的能源将越来越清洁。
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March 4—I’ve added new role-plays to the ESL speaking activities. |
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December 27—ESL go.com has won its first award and the site map is almost up to date. ESL go.com consists of about 300 web pages. |
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November 21—I’ve made a free reciprocal(互惠的) links information page to help increase link popularity. |
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October 15—I’ve added the free online ESL business class list. |
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49. What does “ESL” stand for?
A. English as a Second Language. B. English Speaking Lessons.
C. English Study Lessons. D. E-mailing Suggestions Lessons.
50. When was ESL go.com first invented?
A. July 19, 2006. B. June 20, 2006. C. January 13, 2004. D. June, 1, 2003.
51. Where can you find this passage?
A. On TV. B. On a website. C. In a magazine. D. In a newspaper.
52. According to the passage, which of the following in NOT true?
A. You are welcome to drop the author a line to help him improve the website.
B. People who want to learn English through ESL go.com must pay for the lessons.
C. It seems that the author is proud of ESL go.com.
D. ESL go.com go.com offers varieties of English classes at different levels.
任务型读写. 请认真阅读下列短文,并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入恰当的单词。注意:每个空格只填一个单词。(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
If you are asked to chair a meeting, remember the following six golden rules for meeting management.
1. Always start the meeting on time
If you begin on time, group members who show up late will realize the value of time. Beginning on time reflects the skill as an effective time manager and sets an example for others to follow.
2. Select a note-taker or arrange to have the meeting audio-taped
You may need to refer back to an issue that was discussed during the meeting at a later date. Good record-keeping is a sign of a good meeting manager as well.
3. Learn to listen
So many times we think we are going to say and, in the process, block out important points that other group members may be contributing. Additionally, we often hear only what we want to hear, rather than really listen to other people. Meetings that are characterized by effective listening are successful meetings.
4. Keep the discussion on track
Many times important issues can get sidetracked in a meeting, especially when everyone has a different opinion about the topic. If an unexpected conflict develops once the meeting is in progress, either appoint a subcommittee to look into the problem, or ask the participants involved in the conflict to meet with you after the meeting. Doing so will help keep the discussion on track and minimize (减少) the chances of wasting participants’ time of great value.
5. Give everyone an opportunity to be heard
Some people tend to control meetings, whereas others wait to be asked their opinions. As the leader of the meeting, you need to keep an open mind and make sure everyone feels welcome to contribute and express ideas without criticism.
6. End on time
If you said the meeting would last no longer than one hour, make sure the meeting lasts for only one hour. Running late with a meeting makes members late for other appointments, increases the chances that the members will mentally leave the meeting and reduces your reliability as an effective meeting manager.
Advice on how to 1. a meeting
Rules |
Reasons |
Start the meeting on time. |
2. the skill and set an example. |
Select a note-taker or 3. the meeting. |
Need to refer to an issue4. |
Learn to listen. |
Listen5. to make sure it is a successful meeting. |
Keep the6. on track |
Minimize the chances of wasting participants’ 7. time. |
Give everyone an 8. to be heard |
Make everyone feel 9. to speak. |
End on time. |
10. your reliability. |