题目内容
Similarly,only by means of examinations________the level of their students.
A.teachers can understand
B.teachers understand
C.can teachers understand
D.teachers do understand
C
此题考查倒装句。句意是:同样地,唯有通过考试老师才能了解他们学生的水平。Only+状语在句首,句子的谓语要倒装。
Now let’s look ourselves as a species in relation to ecosystem balance.Modern scientists believe that humankind, like other animals, evolved(进化) through millions of years of changes and adaptations to the environment and that our most direct evolutionary ancestor was probably an earlier species of the primate(monkey, ape) group. Despite this similarity with other creatures, however, the evolution of humankind differs from that of other species in one important and unique way.
In other species, evolution has led to specialization, both in the species abilities and in its place within the environmental structure. For example, the giraffe is much adapted to feeding on treetops, but it is also specialized and thus limited to feeding on trees and shrubs. Only with great difficulty can it bend down to graze on the ground. Similarly, the anteater is extremely well adapted to eating ants but is unable to catch or eat other animals. The same is true for countless other species.
For humankind it is opposite. Our evolution had led to a very generalized ability. Our highly developed intelligence and ability to make and handle tools mean that we can do almost anything. Humans evolved in such a way that we are able to move into every environment on Earth and even into space. No natural competitor offers great resistance, and other natural enemies such as disease have been controlled.
Said another way, we see in humankind a great imbalance between biological potential and environmental resistance. The result is the rapidly increasing world population, frequently referred to as the population explosion. Further, to support our growing population, natural ecosystems are being increasingly displaced by human habitations, agriculture, and other human supporting activities.
【小题1】From the passage we can infer that in the course of evolution _______.
| A.humankind is very important to earlier species, such as the primate group |
| B.human beings are limited by the environment while animals are not |
| C.human beings become more and more different from each other |
| D.humankind has experienced a generalization rather than specialization in ability |
| A.monkeys and anteaters | B.tigers and apes |
| C.apes and monkeys | D.monkeys and giraffes |
| A.increase the population |
| B.resist natural offers |
| C.go to the moon |
| D.cure all diseases |
| A.the population explosion |
| B.the destruction of human habitations |
| C.the growth of natural ecosystem |
| D.the specialization of humans |
Why is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or brown for boys?
The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green was a color that represented the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. In China, children are given money in a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect themselves against evils(灾祸).
People’s choice of colors is also influenced by their bodies’ reactions(反应) toward them. Green is said to be the most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally and physically. People who work in green environment have been found to have fewer stomach aches.
Red can cause a person’s blood pressure to rise and increase people’s appetites(食欲). Many decorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant. Similarly, many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that easily catches a person’s eye.
Blue is another calming color. Unlike red, blue can cause people to lose appetite. So if you want to eat less, some suggest that eating from blue plates can help.
The next time you are deciding on what to wear or what color to decorate your room, think about the color carefully.
【小题1】Muslims regard green as a symbol of heaven mainly because of their .
| A.cultural values | B.commercial purposes |
| C.personal experiences | D.physical reactions to the color |
| A.To relax people physically. |
| B.To increase people’s appetites. |
| C.To encourage people to make a purchase. |
| D.To cause a person’s blood pressure to rise. |
| A.Red | B.Green | C.Blue. | D.Purple. |
| A.Colors and Human Beings. | B.The Cultural Meaning of Color. |
| C.Colors and Personal Experiences. | D.The Meaning and Function of Color. |
Why is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or brown for boys?
The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green was a color that represented the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol (象征) of good luck in many cultures. In China, children are given money in a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect themselves against evils (灾祸).
People’s choice of colors is also influenced by their bodies’ reactions (反应) toward them. Green is said to be the most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally and physically. People who work in green environment have been found to have fewer stomach aches.
Red can cause a person’s blood pressure to rise and increase people’s appetites (食欲). Many decorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant. Similarly, many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that easily catches a person’s eye.
Blue is another calming color. Unlike red, blue can cause people to lose appetite. So if you want to eat less, some suggest that eating from blue plates can help.
The next time you are deciding on what to wear or what color to decorate your room, think about the color carefully.
【小题1】Muslims regard green as a symbol of heaven mainly because of their______.
| A.cultural values | B.commercial purposes |
| C.personal experiences | D.physical reactions to the color |
| A.To relax people physically. |
| B.To increase people’s appetites. |
| C.To encourage people to make a purchase. |
| D.To cause a person’s blood pressure to rise. |
| A.Red. | B.Green. | C.Blue. | D.Purple. |
| A.Colors and Human Beings |
| B.The Cultural Meaning of Color |
| C.The Meaning and Function of Color |
| D.Colors and Personal Experiences |
Having put down your pens at the end of the college entrance exam, you have ended 12 years of hard study. Forget your studies for a while. It’s time to enjoy yourselves!
There are many ways to celebrate this special month of graduation. You can have photos taken with your classmates and teachers, or dine out together and exchange gifts.
High school students in Western countries such as the United States and Canada usually have a prom to mark their graduation. It’s to mark the time kids turn into young men and women. After the prom, teenagers either go to college or find a job. It means they are no longer as dependent on their parents as they were before.
At the prom, boys usually dress in dinner jackets and bow ties, though many different types of formal clothes are worn. Traditionally, girls give boys matching boutonnieres ( 佩带在扣眼上的花). Girls traditionally wear formal dresses, or dress to shock or be noticed, in shiny or brightly colored materials.
Common prom activities include dining, dancing, the crowning (加冠) of a prom king and queen, and just talking to friends. In some cases, high school students collect funds for their class prom through the four years of their high school.
High schools in or near large cities may rent ballrooms at expensive hotels or, to be unusual, in a pleasure cruise boat.
But often costs are cut by simply using the school gym. Students make a lot of effort to decorate the gym to make the event special. The music played at the prom will be the most popular kinds, like rock and hip-hop.
The students elect the Prom Queen. She is partnered with a Prom King who is elected similarly. These are great honors that the pair take very seriously. The two dance with each other to celebrate their election.
【小题1】The word "prom" is probably closest in meaning with________.
| A.a party to celebrate graduation | B.a dancing competition |
| C.a fashion show | D.an election ceremony |
| A.Renting a ballroom. | B.Taking a cruise boat. |
| C.Holding it in the school gym. | D.Wearing informal dresses. |
| A.Music is played at the prom. |
| B.They take pictures at the prom. |
| C.The King and Queen dance with each other. |
| D.They wear formal clothes or special clothes. |
| A.They don’t want to get help from their parents. |
| B.They will part with their friends in a short time. |
| C.They don’t like to be accompanied by their parents. |
| D.They want to be elected by their friends as the Prom King or Queen. |
| A.They can be relieved from the study pressure. |
| B.They are going to say goodbye to their friends. |
| C.They have chances to be elected as the Prom King or Queen. |
| D.The prom marks the graduation and after it they will be independent. |