题目内容
Russia lies______ the north of China.
A. on B. to C. in D. off
A
略
Many people think the search for cleaner energy leads only to renewable resources like sun, wind and water．But it also leads to a fossil fuel．Natural gas is considered the cleanest of the fossil fuels, the fuel created by plant and animal remains over millions of years．Burning it releases fewer pollutants than oil or coal．The gas is mainly methane （甲烷）．It produces half the carbon dioxide of other fossil fuels．So it may help cut the production of carbon gases linked to climate change． Russia is first in what are called "proved reserves" of natural gas．The United States is sixth．Over the years, big oil and gas companies recovered much of the easily reached supplies of gas in America．They drilled straight down into formations where gas collects．As these supplies were used up, big drillers looked for similar formations in other countries． But now the industry is taking a new look．Companies are developing gas supplies trapped in shale （页岩） rock two to three thousand meters underground．They drill down to the shale, then go sideways and inject high-pressure water, sand or other material into the rock．This causes the rock to fracture, releasing the gas．Huge fields of gas shale are believed to lie under the Appalachian Mountains, Michigan and the south-central states．Gas shale exploration is being done mainly by small to medium sized companies．Eric Potter, a program director, says more than half the gas in the United States is now coming from these new reserves． But hydraulic （液压的） fracturing can also produce debate and anger over the risk of groundwater pollution．This method of drilling is not federally supervised under the Safe Drinking Water Act．Some in Congress want to end that exemption （豁免） from the law． Natural gas provides Americans with about one fourth of their energy．And, unlike oil, most of it is produced in America．Gas producers invested heavily in reaching new supplies when prices were high．But prices are down sharply now because the depression cut demand for energy．So energy expert Eric Potter says it is too early to know how the changing market prices will affect the market for gas shale exploration．45．We can learn from the first paragraph that ________． A．natural gas releases methane and carbon dioxide B．natural gas is considered as the cleanest energy C．natural gas is more environmentally friendly than other fossil fuels D．natural gas is a renewable source of energy46．The word “fracture” in Paragraph 4 probably means _______． A．create B．break C．change D．decrease47．Gas shale exploration may cause disagreement because ______． A．it may cause water pollution B．it brings too high profits C．it breaks the law D．it is out of states’ control48．According to Eric Potter, the new gas shale exploration ______． A．will provide America with about one fourth of their energy B．will increase demand for energy C．will make gas producers invest a big sum of money D．may be influenced by the changing market prices
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的四个选项(A,B,C和D)中,选出最佳选项.
Once you’ve found the right taxi, problems of fares, meters and other charges come into play. In some countries, all taxis are1, and the government regulates fares so you can expect 2problems. But in other places you may find drivers 3to use meters, 4the car should be equipped with one. The best way in such cases is to 5on their use, if you know meters are available.
But 6countries where there truly are no meters? There are two methods you can use.
One is to discuss the fare 7you get into the car. In Russia, this is the only way _8.”You call a taxi, and when the driver _9, you don’t get in,” a (an) 10_ traveler say.” The driver will 11over to the passenger side window, you tell him where you want to go, then discuss a price.”
But another man takes a different approach on his trips to Latin America. His “never-ask-the-fare “policy 12_ like this.” While I’m in the airport, I ask three or four people to get an idea 13how much it will cost to get to my destination,” he explains.” I 14ask the driver how much it is, I just pay 15than what the people said. If it’s more, the driver will tell you.”
When a fare does 16to be more than you expected, think about your choices. Of course, a large difference may 17you arguing with the driver. 18, one traveler makes the point that this 19may amount to pennies when you consider exchange rates.” Choose your fights,” she says.” Is it worth 25 or 50 cents to 20a taxi driver?”
1.A. fixed B. metered C. fastened D. controlled
2.A. tiny B. some C. many D. few
3.A. unwilling B. unforgettable C. unsure D. unknown
4.A. if not B. as if C. even though D. so that
5.A. lie B. insist C. learn D. lay
6.A. what about B. what for C. what if D. what though
7.A. when B. after C. before D. while
8.A. that does B. it is done C. it will do D. which does
9.A. pull out B. pull over C. pull down D. pull off
10.A. excited B. surprised C. disappointed D. experienced
11.A. bend B. learn C. move D. get
12.A. looks B. thinks C. works D. seems
13.A. for B. on C. at D. with
14.A. always B. never C. ever D. often
15.A. lower B. higher C. more D. less
16.A. turn out B. turn over C. turn about D. turns back
17.A. let B. make C. leave D. force
18.A. Even B. However C. If D. So
19.A. trouble B. problem C. difference D. expense
20.A. argue with B. deal with C. fight with D. talk
Many people think the search for cleaner energy leads only to renewable resources like sun, wind and water. But it also leads to a fossil fuel. Natural gas is considered the cleanest of the fossil fuels, the fuel created by plant and animal remains over millions of years. Burning it releases fewer pollutants than oil or coal. The gas is mainly methane (甲烷). It produces half the carbon dioxide of other fossil fuels. So it may help cut the production of carbon gases linked to climate change.
Russia is first in what are called "proved reserves" of natural gas. The United States is sixth. Over the years, big oil and gas companies recovered much of the easily reached supplies of gas in America. They drilled straight down into formations where gas collects. As these supplies were used up, big drillers looked for similar formations in other countries.
But now the industry is taking a new look. Companies are developing gas supplies trapped in shale (页岩) rock two to three thousand meters underground. They drill down to the shale, then go sideways and inject high-pressure water, sand or other material into the rock. This causes the rock to fracture, releasing the gas. Huge fields of gas shale are believed to lie under the Appalachian Mountains, Michigan and the south-central states. Gas shale exploration is being done mainly by small to medium sized companies. Eric Potter, a program director, says more than half the gas in the United States is now coming from these new reserves.
But hydraulic (液压的) fracturing can also produce debate and anger over the risk of groundwater pollution. This method of drilling is not federally supervised under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Some in Congress want to end that exemption (豁免) from the law.
Natural gas provides Americans with about one fourth of their energy. And, unlike oil, most of it is produced in America. Gas producers invested heavily in reaching new supplies when prices were high. But prices are down sharply now because the depression cut demand for energy. So energy expert Eric Potter says it is too early to know how the changing market prices will affect the market for gas shale exploration. O%M
72. We can learn from the first paragraph that ________.
A. natural gas releases methane and carbon dioxide
B. natural gas is considered as the cleanest energy
C. natural gas is more environmentally friendly than other fossil fuels
D. natural gas is a renewable source of energy
73. The word “fracture” in Paragraph 3 probably means ________.
A. create B. break C. change D. decrease
74. Gas shale exploration may cause disagreement because ________.
A. it may cause water pollution B. it brings too high profits
C. it breaks the law D. it is out of states’ control
75. According to Eric Potter, the new gas shale exploration ________.
A. will provide America with about one fourth of their energy
B. will increase demand for energy
C. will make gas producers invest a big sum of money
D. may be influenced by the changing market prices
Natural gas provides Americans with about one fourth of their energy. And, unlike oil, most of it is produced in America. Gas producers invested heavily in reaching new supplies when prices were high. But prices are down sharply now because the depression cut demand for energy. So energy expert Eric Potter says it is too early to know how the changing market prices will affect the market for gas shale exploration.
1. We can learn from the first paragraph that ________.
2. The word “fracture” in Paragraph 3 probably means ________.
3. Gas shale exploration may cause disagreement because ________.
4. According to Eric Potter, the new gas shale exploration ________.
68. We can learn from the first paragraph that ________.
69. The word “fracture” in Paragraph 4 probably means _______.
70. Gas shale exploration may cause disagreement because ______.
71. According to Eric Potter, the new gas shale exploration ______.
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