题目内容
19.A pioneer who made poor lands bloom is the winner of this year's World Food Prize.Daniel Hillel developed drip irrigation(滴灌) techniques that squeeze the most crop out of a drop of water,making farming possible in places where water is scarce(缺少).Farmers now rely on it in water-scarce regions from Spanish vineyards,to African onion fields,to America's fruit and salad bowl."Wein California grow about 50percent of the fruits and vegetables of the continental United States,"says University of California at Davis hydrologist Jan Hopmans."And the reason that is possible is because of,indeed,these drip and micro-irrigation techniques."
Hillel got his start in dryland farming as a pioneer in Israel's Negev Desert in the 1950s."The issue was efficient use of water,"he says,"because land is available.It's extensive.Water is limited."These desert farmers did not have the luxury of running irrigation water through channels to their crops,the way farmers have since ancient times.So Hillel and others gave plants just what they needed,just where they needed it.
"The idea was to apply the water little by little,the way you spoon-feed a baby,"Hillel says.It worked so well that Hillel was soon traveling the world,showing others how to do it.Experts say drip irrigation is an innovation whose importance is growing,as climate change and rising population strain(使…紧张) water supplies in many parts of the world.
"This is where water use,water availability,water-use efficiency and climate change and crop production all converge,"Hillel says."And this has been really the essence of my career."
A career whose legacy(遗产) can be measured drop by drop.
32.What's the main idea of Paragraph 2?A
A.Drip irrigation has made a difference to agriculture.
B.Daniel Hillel is becoming more popular worldwide.
C.Jan Hopmans takes pride in the American agriculture.
D.Drip irrigation plays an important role in American agriculture.
33.Drip irrigation is popular becauseC.A.it can collect rainwater and show
B.it is more advanced than channel irrigation
C.it is water-saving and satisfactory
D.it can provide plants with what is need
34.What makes drip irrigation seem increasingly important?B
A.Dryland farming.
B.Water shortages.
C.Food shortages.
D.Environmental pollution.
35.The author considers Daniel Hillel's career asB.
A.a bit undesirable B.worthy of respect
C.very profitable D.successful.
分析 本文是一篇科教类阅读,主要讲述了获得诺贝尔奖的丹尼尔•希勒尔发明的滴灌技术为农业的发展做出了贡献,滴灌技术不仅节水,并且效果好,因此受到了人们的欢迎,并且随着全球气候变化和人口增长导致的供水压力使得滴灌技术越来越重要.
解答 32.答案:A.段落大意题.根据"Daniel Hillel developed drip irrigation(滴灌) techniques that squeeze the most crop out of a drop of water,making farming possible in places where water is scarce(缺少)."可知,本段子主要讲了丹尼尔•希勒尔发明的滴灌技术为农业的发展做出了贡献.故选A.
33.答案:C.推理判断题.根据全文内容,尤其是"."The issue was efficient use of water,"he says,"because land is available.It's extensive.Water is limited.""可知,滴灌技术受到欢迎的原因是因为它节水且效果好.故选C.
34.答案:B.细节理解题.根据"Experts say drip irrigation is an innovation whose importance is growing,as climate change and rising population strain(使…紧张) water supplies in many parts of the world."可知,专家说滴灌是一个创新的重要性正在增加,随着气候变化和人口增长造成的水供应压力.故选B.
35.答案:B.推理判断题.根据全文内容,尤其是"A career whose legacy(遗产) can be measured drop by drop"可知,作者认为丹尼尔•希勒尔的事业是值得尊重的,是光荣的.故选B.
点评 本文是一篇科教类阅读,题目涉及段落大意题,细节理解题,推理判断题,做题时应结合文章上下文内容并根据所给选项的含义进行分析,从而得出正确答案.切记胡乱猜测,一定要做到有理有据.
A. | subscribe to | B. | appeal to | C. | take to | D. | apply to |
Nuclear Family(The Formal Type!) A nuclear family is considered to be the most traditional family,consisting of a mother,a father,and the children.This family type holds a lot of respect by society,known as the ideal one to raise children.It is believed that children belonging to the two-parent structure families are stable.However,with changing times,it has been observed that the nuclear structure has become less popular. |
Single Parent Family (Mostly the Breadwinner Parent!) A single parent is the one who looks after the child without the assistance of the other parent.The child can be by birth or adoption.Single parent families are often the result of death of another parent,divorce of a couple with children,or child abuse.There's another case where adults who want children but do not have a partner,adopt kids-usually termed as single parent adoption. |
Grandparent-led Family (The Wrinkled Affection!) Lots of grandparents are raising their grandcildren today.Reasons can be varied,like parents'death,or unfit parents.Many grandparents need to go back totheir working phase for finding a source of income to raise their grandchildren. |
Blended (混合的) and Step Family (Sometimes the Black Sheep Type!) Two separate families blending together to form a single unit can lead to the creation of a blended or step family.Step families are becoming common in America.Over half of the marriages end in divorce,and many of these individuals prefer getting remarried,thereby creating the step family.It can consist of a new husband,a wife,and their children from preious relationships or marriages.These families have more problems because their kids do not get comfortable,and have adjustment and discipline issues. |
Extended Family (The More,The Merrier!) An extended family is the one that enlarges beyond the immediate family,which can consist of grandparents,uncles,aunts,cousins and so on,living under a single roof.There are certain advantages to such family groups.The members (especially children) feel more secure and safe due to elder guidance and sharing of resources during a crisis,and have more role models to help maintain desired etiquette and values. |
Childless Family (Child-free Companions!) While most people think of family as including children,there are couples who are very young and intend to have children later,or those who cannot,or choose not to have children.This type is also called the"forgotten family",as it does not meet the set in definition of family.It has been observed that many of the childless families own pets or have external contacts with their nieces and nephews as a substitute for having their own children. |
25.All of the following may contribute to a single parent family EXCEPTB.
A.a broken marriage
B.a bad-tempered parent
C.the death of one parent
D.a single adult adopting a child
26.According to the passage,in grandparent-led families,D.
A.the children gain more respect from society
B.the children face more challenges in society
C.the"parents"give more guidance to children
D.the"parents"have to work again to raise children
27.What kind of family is most likely to keep a pet?C
A.A nuclear family.
B.An extended family.
C.A childless family.
D.A step family.
28.What might be the best title for the passage?B
A.Life in a typical American family
B.Types of family structures in America
C.Family structures matter a lot in America
D.Different families have different values and needs.
John won the toss and Albert went down into the mines.John worked very hard and his paintings were far(44)Bthan those of most of his professors,and by the time he (45)A,he was beginning to get a lot of money (46)Chis works.
When John returned,the family held a great dinner to (47)D his triumphant homecoming(凯旋).Shortly after the meal began,John (48)Cfrom his seat to drink a toast(举杯祝酒) to his beloved(深爱的)(49)B.He said,"Dear Albert,now you can go to pursue your(50)D and I will take care of you."
But Albert said (51)A,"Brother,It's too (52)A.The four years in the mines has done much too (53)Bto my hands!Now I cannot even hold a glass."
To show his great (54)C,John painstakingly(精心地) drew his brother's hands with palms together and thin (55)D stretched skywards(朝天空).He called his drawing"The Praying Hands".
36、A.money | B.books | C.school | D.painting |
37、A.all | B.neither | C.either | D.any |
38、A.found out | B.worked out | C.figured out | D.carried out |
39、A.loser | B.winner | C.elder | D.younger |
40、A.accompany | B.follow | C.support | D.permit |
41、A.winning | B.judging | C.doing | D.losing |
42、A.home | B.mine | C.academy | D.school |
43、A.drawing | B.writing | C.staying | D.laboring |
44、A.worse | B.better | C.dearer | D.cheaper |
45、A.graduated | B.arrived | C.left | D.returned |
46、A.at | B.on | C.for | D.in |
47、A.memorize | B.declare | C.pay | D.celebrate |
48、A.came | B.went | C.rose | D.approached |
49、A.father | B.brother | C.family | D.mother |
50、A.idea | B.way | C.practice | D.dream |
51、A.softly | B.excitedly | C.happily | D.angrily |
52、A.late | B.cold | C.long | D.clear |
53、A.good | B.harm | C.wrong | D.favor |
54、A.pride | B.wisdom | C.respect | D.mercy |
55、A.legs | B.arms | C.hands | D.fingers |
A. | divide | B. | relieve | C. | acquire | D. | sacrifice |