题目内容
14.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 11,000miles 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.Critical.
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人住在城市,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.答案: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 11,000miles of driving"可知,与本句中的absorb相对应,意为"发出".故选A.
33.答案: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.答案: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.答案: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 本文是一篇科教类阅读,题目涉及多道细节理解题,推理判断题,词义猜测题,观点态度题.做题时学生应仔细阅读原文,把握文章主要内容,联系文章上下文内容并结合所给选项含义,从中选出正确答案,一定要做到有理有据,切忌胡乱猜测.
One day a young painter (44)Dthe old man's garden.He stopped and(45)A the splendid garden and the special cottage totally lost in the(46)B at the beauty of these sceneries,(47)C how happy he could be (48)Bhe lived in such a beautiful place.Then,suddenly he found the old gardener was (49)D.
Greatly shocked,the young painter(50)A that old man,asking"why are you busy tending these flowers every day (51)D you can not see?"The blind gardener smiled,"I can tell you four reasons.First,I was a gardener when I was young,and I'm really (52)A this job.Second,although I can't see these flowers,I can(53)Bthem.Third,I can smell the sweetness of them.And for the last one,that's you."
"Me?(54)Cyou don't know me."responded the painter.
"Yeah.But I know flowers are angels which everyone knows and would never turn them down.I know many people who are(55)B in life would stop by and the beauty of my garden will get them into a good (56)A.In the meantime,it also gives a (57)D to me to have a word with you here and to enjoy the(58)Cthese flowers have brought us."
The blind man grows flowers in his heart.He can't see the beauty he's created.(59)C,every flower has eyes (60)D which they can see the kindness of the old man's heart and the sweetness of his soul.
41.A.left | B.kept | C.seen | D.found |
42.A.garden | B.cottage | C.room | D.road |
43.A.drink | B.glance | C.discussion | D.chat |
44.A.broke into | B.arrived at | C.looked for | D.went by |
45.A.gazed at | B.faced with | C.walked around | D.cared for |
46.A.sadness | B.admiration | C.imagination | D.memory |
47.A.hoping | B.pretending | C.picturing | D.believing |
48.A.when | B.if | C.although | D.since |
49.A.deaf | B.special | C.strange | D.blind |
50.A.approached | B.threatened | C.watched | D.caught |
51.A.what | B.why | C.unless | D.which |
52.A.fond of | B.tired of | C.familiar with | D.limited to |
53.A.follow | B.touch | C.sell | D.taste |
54.A.For | B.So | C.But | D.And |
55.A.calm | B.enthusiastic | C.sad | D.nervous |
56.A.mood | B.condition | C.place | D.life |
57.A.way | B.time | C.hand | D.chance |
58.A.peace | B.strength | C.happiness | D.success |
59.A.Actually | B.Anyway | C.However | D.Therefore |
60.A.under | B.for | C.in | D.with. |
At that time,Glen,who already got a Ph.Degree,decided to return to the homeland,starting a company.Before (43)A,he bought a Rolex watch with the (44)C made through years of work after school and the scholarships.At the airport he had to accept the routine customs check.The watch on his wrist was also demanded to be (45)Bdown for inspection.Glen knew that carrying the(46)Bgoods out had to pay the tax.And he worried about paying (47)B for his watch.So when he was checked,he told a lie that his watch was a (48)C fake(假货).When he was(49)Bof his"smarts",immediately,(50)D the presence of Glen,the officers hit the watch,which (51)A nearly¥100,000,into pieces at hearing Glen's words.Glen was amazed.(52)C he understood why,he was taken to the office to be(53)A strictly.For many times of entryexit(54)B he knew that only those people in the"blacklist"would"enjoy"this special treatment.The officers looked out every thing carefully in the box,and warned him (55)Ctime of entry and exit he must accept the check and if(56)B reusing and carrying fake and shoddy (劣质的) goods,he would be charged according to law!Suddenly,his face turned red,and he had nothing in mind after (57)D the plane for long.
After returning to the homeland,he often told the story to his family,and his employees,too.He said that this made a deep (58)D on him,because an additional high"school"fee that he had ever paid made him realize the value of (59)A,which he would(60)A as the secret of his success forever.
41.A.came | B.set | C.went | D.called |
42.A.good | B.bad | C.extra | D.few |
43.A.leaving | B.staying | C.living | D.coming |
44.A.books | B.things | C.savings | D.pounds |
45.A.put | B.looked | C.lied | D.taken |
46.A.specific | B.common | C.ordinary | D.many |
47.A.one | B.them | C.it | D.these |
48.A.priceless | B.valuable | C.worthless | D.wonderful |
49.A.afraid | B.hard | C.well | D.proud |
50.A.on | B.in | C.before | D.after |
51.A.paid | B.spent | C.took | D.cost |
52.A.Before | B.After | C.If | D.Though |
53.A.checked | B.beaten | C.examined | D.spoken |
54.A.conditions | B.experiences | C.experiments | D.chances |
55.A.no matter what | B.no matter how | C.no matter when | D.no matter why |
56.A.came out | B.found out | C.sent out | D.set out |
57.A.landing | B.flying | C.boarding | D.catching |
58.A.expression | B.idea | C.thought | D.impression |
59.A.honesty | B.lies | C.goods | D.things |
60.A.learn | B.remember | C.revise | D.read. |
"You've got to keep trying.Tonight will be(36)C,dear.Try a turn with that pretty Lisette."
Johnny (37)B.Every Saturday night used to be the best of the week.He and his parents went to the (38)D at the Club,where his hero,Alcide,played the accordion (手风琴) with the band.But lately everything had changed.Now that Johnny was older,he was (39)A to dance with a girl!
(40)D Johnny and his parents arrived at the Club,music had already started.Johnny got up his (41)C to approach Lisette."May I have this dance?"Johnny asked."That's all right,"said Lisette.Johnny struggled to keep up with Lisette's (42)A steps,but he was always one beat behind her.Then Johnny heard his friend Pierre say,"Look!Johnny has two left feet!"(43)B burst from the crowd.Johnny (44)A and ran outside,determined never to go to another dance.
The next Saturday,Alcide(45)C to Johnny's house for some potatoes.He happened to hear Johnny playing the accordion.Alcide's eyes(46)D."Bring that accordion and play some songs tonight,"Alcide said.Then he drove off,leaving Johnny staring open-mouthed (47)C him.
At the Club,Johnny scanned the crowd for Lisette and (48)D her.The band played for a long time before Alcide said,"Dear friends,I got a (49)A for you tonight.Young Johnny is going to join us!"(50)B,Johnny stepped up on the platform,his eyes on the floor.He began to play,and the band (51)B behind him.When the song ended,he heard cheers.Johnny kept playing until the dance was (52)C."You did a fine job tonight.Play with us again next Saturday night,"Alcide said."Yes,sir!"said Johnny.(53)A he went outside,Johnny saw Lisette and her friends near the door.Lisette stepped (54)B,smiling."You played really good tonight!"she said.
"Thank you,"Johnny blushed (脸红).As he walked on,Pierre (55)B moved out of the way for him to pass.
Johnny patted his accordion.Come to think of it,in his whole life,he had never once seen Alcide out on the dance floor.
36.A.difficult | B.troublesome | C.different | D.terrible |
37.A.answered | B.sighed | C.smiled | D.laughed |
38.A.platform | B.appointment | C.meeting | D.dance |
39.A.expected | B.invited | C.allowed | D.chosen |
40.A.If | B.Since | C.Though | D.When |
41.A.spirits | B.feelings | C.courage | D.strength |
42.A.smooth | B.clumsy | C.slow | D.small |
43.A.Shouts | B.Laughter | C.Applause | D.Cheers |
44.A.broke away | B.went out | C.broke up | D.turned out |
45.A.ran | B.walked | C.drove | D.cycled |
46.A.opened | B.rolled | C.sharpened | D.widened |
47.A.off | B.with | C.after | D.for |
48.A.caught | B.searched | C.sought | D.spotted |
49.A.surprise | B.puzzle | C.story | D.joke |
50.A.Struggling | B.Trembling | C.Wandering | D.Whispering |
51.A.got round | B.joined in | C.turned around | D.showed off |
52.A.in | B.out | C.over | D.on |
53.A.As | B.Because | C.Until | D.So |
54.A.backward | B.forward | C.onward | D.downward |
55.A.still | B.even | C.ever | D.almost |