题目内容
91. Both people are perfectly suited to doing the job. It was not easy to make our ______ (select).
92. I heard that the match would be ______ (broadcast) live at 7 p.m. this Sunday.
93. Usually, only when you show ______ (respectful) for others will others respect you.
94. With ______ (encourage) from her parents, she finally realized her dream of being a dancer.
95. There was a power cut and all the lights ______ (go out) suddenly last night.
91. selection 92. broadcast 93. respect 94. encouragement 95. went out
Taking the train is a wonderful way to see America.In the 19th century,train routes appeared from coast to coast,carrying both people and goods Today,a long-distance Amtrak train trip is a different way to experience the United States.
The long-distance Amtrak trains have lots of room.Coach seats have lots of leg room and wide aisles(走
廊),sightseeing lounges(休闲室) have large windows,and sleeping areas can provide a good night’s rest.On a train trip,there’s time to talk,play cards or board games,and read to one another.On a car trip,parents have to drive while on a train,parents can sit back and watch the scenery go by.Unlike an a
irplane,traveling by train is not the quickest way to arrive at your destination;the train is the destination in itself.
Amtrak manages long-distance trains that run through the United States.Routes have different names,such as Empire Builder,California Zephyr,Sunset Limited and Southwest Chief.The long-distance trains have double-decker cars(Superliners), sightseeing lounges, and a real dining car.On shorter trains,such as from New York to Washington.DC,the cars are single level and only have a snack bar.In the Superliner trains,the sightseeing lounge is lined with windows on the second level while on the lower level a snack bar and tables can be found.In the evening,videos are shown in the lounge car—either entertaining movies or documentaries.
Tip:As delays are common on Amtrak trains,always call the station before you go there.Otherwise,you may be cooling your heels(脚后跟) for hours.
【小题1】What’s the advantage of seeing America by train?
| A.There are more services on the train than any other |
| B.Traveling by train is the quickest way to reach your destination. |
| C.Traveling by train gives people more time to see and do things. |
| D.The trains like Amtrak allow people to enjoy the journey cheaply. |
| A.Sleeping areas. | B.Snack |
| C.Sightseeing lounges. | D.Coach seats. |
| A.You will have to wait. | B.You make your heel cool. |
| C.You will have no place to stand on the train. | D.Your feet will be hurt on the train. |
| A.There are lines of windows on the lower level. | B.The snack bar is on the higher level. |
| C.A sightseeing lounge is on the upper level. | D.Both levels are equipped with videos. |
In the eyes of dog lovers, the dog is man’s best friend. But for much wildlife, loose dogs may be a dangerous enemy, according to a study by a biologist from Utah State University in the US.
Based on much existing research and their own case studies, Julie Young of Utah State University and four other scientists conclude that loose dogs may represent a huge danger to wildlife, especially endangered species, by hunting down or worrying them and by spreading diseases. They also found that dogs, their worldwide numbers around 500 million, can cause more damage to wildlife and livestock(牲畜) than wolves and other enemies of these animals.
Young gave examples from the US state of Idaho, where research showed the presence of dogs reducing some deer populations. On the Navajo American Indians’ reservation in northeastern Arizona, packs of loose dogs are chasing livestock. They have killed populations of small animals such as rabbits and act as a disease carrier for rabies(狂犬病) among people and other animals, she said. Loose dogs also were to blame for distemper outbreak leading to a die-off of endangered black-footed ferrets in northwestern Wyoming in the 1980s.
The phenomenon is not just limited to US; it’s a global problen. Julie Young once studied three endangered species in central Asia: wild sheep, gazelles and antelope. The rate of injury and death to these animals by loose dogs was very high. In another case, Young found that dogs, not wolves, as originally suspected, were responsible for a large number of livestock killings in the mountainous Basque country between Spain and France.
Authors of the new study said the problem is likely to worsen as communities expand. Then how to deal with it?
Indeed, in many countries, leash(拴狗的皮带) laws permit punishment of dog owners whose pets chase wildlife. But lawbreakers are rarely punished because the police lack both people and money.
Young has low-cost solutions to the problem for dog lovers, though. They include public dog-training programs and vaccinating (预防接种) dogs against rabies and other illnesses.
【小题1】. What is the main point of Julie Young’s study?
| A.Many species are endangered because they are killed by loose dogs. |
| B.Wild dogs are immune to many diseases. |
| C.Wolves are still the greatest enemy of livestock. |
| D.Loose dogs pose a great danger to wildlife. |
| A.There are around 500 million loose dogs around the world. |
| B.The black-footed ferrets in northwestern Wyoming were once the main food source of local loose dogs. |
| C.The problem caused by loose dogs is the most serious in the US. |
| D.People used to think that wolves, rather than loose dogs killed livestock in the Basque country. |
| A.More strict leash laws |
| B.Public dog-training programs. |
| C.Vaccinating people against rabies and other illnesses. |
| D.More support from the police. |
| A.A global disaster caused by loose dogs. |
| B.What makes the dog man’s greatest friend. |
| C.The problem of loose dogs and the possible solutions. |
| D.The danger of the increasing numbers of dogs. |
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When it comes to the world of computers, green computing is becoming popular. But what is green computing?
The term “green computing” is one that is being used in many different markets and areas all over the world in today’s global technology. However, many computer users aren’t sure what it means. Green computing is actually quite easy to explain and to do—it is basically learning to use computer resources more efficiently to protect the environment as well as saving energy. The main goal is to reduce the use of energy and materials that harm the environment.
Green computing started as early as 1992, when the EPA created Energy Star program that improved computing equipment and technologies. Because of this program sleep pattern appeared and many computer users began to adopt this policy to help save energy when they were not using their computers. In October of 2006, Energy Star made the requirements stricter for computers. Because of these new requirements, there are over 20 states that have now set up a special recycling program for old computers to help with green computing.
Many of today’s IT systems are beginning to rely on both people and hardware to help push their computer systems toward a more green computing system to help both the company and others. This is a hard balance to achieve, as it has to satisfy users. Many companies are learning the best ways that they call go greener when it comes to their computing and also help their business in the process. While many home computer users may not be quite as familiar with green computing as large firms, this term is starting to become more mainstream all around the world.
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Learning to make 1._______ use of computer resources in order to save energy and protect the environment. |
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To reduce the use of energy and materials that do2._____ to the environment. |
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In 1992 the EPA created Energy Star program , 4.______ improved computing equipment and technologies. Then sleep pattern appeared and many computer users 5.__ the policy to save energy. In 2006 Energy Star made the computer requirements 6._____. At7.___, over 20 states have set up a special recycling program for old computers. |
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Green computing has to make users9.___. Green computing is becoming more mainstream 10.__ the world. |