阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出最佳选项。

  As the population of the planet increases, so does the number of homes, businesses, parking lots, schools, airports and roadways.all these structures use electricity and need to be lighted.Humans demand these lights.They want their homes more comfortable and they want their streets sage.The problem is that researchers are fin ding that all the light is having a negative effect on humans and wildlife as well.

  Less than 10 years ago I drove to a thinly populated section of my town, lay down in the middle of the road and watched an attracted meteor shower(流星雨).The area was short of homes, street lights and traffic.If I did that today, I wouldn't be able to see the meteor shower sa well, and I would surely be run over by a car.

  Nowadays scientists are finding light pollution can be almost as bad as carbon dioxide pollution.if you've ever taken a flight at night, the view is beautiful, but you must remember that all the light you see is wasted electricity is worldwide.

  Additionally, electricity needs to be generated, and the generation of electricity creates pollution by giving off greenhouse gases.This affects the air we breathe and our quality of life.

  Scientists are also studying the effects of light pollution on wildlife.Thou sands of birds die each year when they crash into highly ighted buildings, as they become puzzled by the light.It has been long known that tiny sea turtle hatchings become lost and follow lights on the shore instead of heading towards the sea.

  Fortunately, light pollution is one of the easiest sources of pollution that can be corrected without a negative effect.Following some guidelines and a little searching on Google can give you many ideas on how to reduce your contribution to light pollution.

(1)

The author tells the story in the second paragraph mainly to ________.

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A.

remember the past beauty of the town.

B.

stress the advantages of less pollution

C.

show the great changes of the town

D.

prove the bad effects of light pollution

(2)

In the passage the author advises people ________.

[  ]

A.

to try to reduce unnecessary light.

B.

not to ignore the beauty around.

C.

to set proper light for animals

D.

not to destroy the animal's living conditions.

(3)

What can be inferred from the passage?

[  ]

A.

Light pollution is difficult to deal with.

B.

Light pollution is a threat to some animals.

C.

Light pollution has nothing to do with global warming

D.

Astronauts can't see clearly in space due to light pollution.

(4)

What is most likely to be discussed in the paragraph which follows the last paragraph?

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A.

The author's contribution to light pollution

B.

Other sources of light pollution

C.

Ways of reducing light pollution

D.

More bad effects of light pollution

阅读理解

  Although many Chinese students say that their knowledge of English grammar is good, most would admit that their spoken English is poor.Whenever I speak to a Chinese student they always say, “My spoken English is poor.” However, their spoken English does not have to remain “poor”! I would like to suggest that there may be some reasons for their problems with spoken English.

  First, they fail to find suitable words to express themselves due to a limited vocabulary.

  Obviously the better answer is to expand their vocabulary.However, you can speak with a limited vocabulary, if your attitude is positive.Others will follow you as long as you use the words that you know.

  Second, they are afraid of making mistakes.Sometimes they make mistakes when they are speaking because they are shy and nervous.Yet students should remember that their goal should be FLUENCY NOT ACCURACY.Your aim in writing is to be accurate following the rules for grammar and using the right words and spelling them correctly.However, in speaking your aim is fluency.You want to get your message across, to talk to someone in English, as quickly and as well sa you can, even though sometimes you may use a wrong word or these, but it doesn't matter because the person you are speaking to will understand you and make allowances(留出余地,体谅)for any mistakes he hears.

  The third reason is that not enough attention is paid to listening.You have one mouth but two ears! All that hearing was necessary for you to start speaking.

  Fourth, most Chinese students are reactive rather than proactive language learners.Instead of actively seeking out opportunities to improve their spoken English they passively wait for speaking opportunities to come to them and wonder why their English always remains poor.If you have this proactive outlook, then you will see English opportunities wherever you go.

  If you do not use your English beyond the classroom you will forget what English you know.Remember:USE IT OR LOSE IT! You can learn how to speak English better by speaking English more.

(1)

What is most probably the writer's purpose in writing the passage?

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A.

To improve your reading.

B.

To improve your spoken English.

C.

To improve your listening.

D.

To improve your vocabulary.

(2)

It can be inferred from the third paragraph that ________.

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A.

don't be afraid of making mistakes.Just speak!

B.

don't be nervous, don't be shy.Just write!

C.

don't be fluency.Just be accuracy

D.

don't be shy, don't be fluency.Just listen and write!

(3)

The text is most probably taken from a ________.

[  ]

A.

teacher's diary

B.

report on study

C.

sports newspaper

D.

movie magazine

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