212933.（2023•周至六中•高二上期中）Plants are very important living things．Life could not go on if there were no plants．This is because plants can make food from air，water and sunlight．Animals and man cannot make food from air，water and sunlight．Animals get their food by eating plants and other animals．Therefore animals and man need plants in order to live．This is why we find that there are so many plants around us． If you look carefully at the plants around you，you will find that there are two kinds of plants：flowering plants and non-flowering plants． Flowering plants can make seeds．The seeds are protected by the fruits．Some fruits have one seed，some have two，three of four，and some have many seeds．But a few fruits have no seeds at all．An example of a fruit without seeds is the banana fruit． Most non-flowering plants do not grow from seeds．They grow from spores（胚种）．Spores are very small．Some spores are so small and light that they can float in the air．We may say that spores are quite the same as seeds．When these spores are all on wet and shady places，they usually grow into new plants．
（1）The main idea of the first paragraph is that ． A．plants are important for life． B．plants cannot grow without air． C．there are many plants in the world． D．we cannot live without water． （2）Plants can make food from ． A．flower，water and air B．water，sunlight and air C．air，water and soil D．air，sun and light （3）What can we infer（推断） from the passage？ A．Of all living things animals are most important． B．Spores are seeds． C．All fruits of flowering plants have seeds． D．Without plants，man will die out． （4）This passage may be taken from ． A．a medicine book B．a novel C．a science magazine D．an experiment report．
（1）A．段落大意题．根据第一段Plants are very important living things．Life could not go on if there were no plants可知第一段的主要思想是植物对生命很重要；所以A选项是正确的．故选A． （2）B．细节理解题．根据Animals and man cannot make food from air，water and sunlight．可知，植物可以从水，阳光和空气中制造食物．所以B选项是正确的．故选B． （3）D．推理判断题．根据第一段Animals and man cannot make food from air，water and sunlight．Animals get their food by eating plants and other animals可知没有植物，人类就会灭绝；所以D选项是正确的．故选D． （4）C．推理判断题．根据这篇短文中作者主要介绍了植物在自然社会生活中的重要作用，并且重点介绍了两种不同的植物，即开花的植物和不开花的植物以及各自的特点．由此推断，结合选项分析，此文应该来自于一篇科学杂志更合适，故选C．
213944.（2021•西安中学•高二上期中）
Herta Müller，the Romanian-born German writer，has won the 2009 Nobel Prize for Literature.The award was announced in Stockholm on Thursday. Ms.Müller，56，immigrated to Germany from Romania in 1987.She is the first German writer to win the Nobel in literature since Günter Grass in 1999 and the 13th winner writing in German since the prize was first given in 1901.She is the 12th woman to win the literature prize.But unlike previous winners like Doris Lessing and V.S.Naipaul，Ms.Müller is relatively unknown outside of literary circles in Germany. "I am very surprised and still cannot believe it，" Ms.Muller said in a statement delivered by her publisher in Germany. "I can't say anything more at the moment." She has written some 20 books，but just 5 have been translated into English，including the novels "The Land of Green Plums" and "The Appointment." At the news conference on Thursday at the German Publishers & Booksellers Association in Berlin，where she lives，Ms.Müller，wearing all black and sitting on a leopard-print chair，appeared nervous with all the cameras flashing on her. When asked what it meant that her name would now be mentioned in the same breath as German greats like Thomas Mann and Heinrich B?ll，Ms.Müller remained philosophical. "I am now nothing better and I'm nothing worse，" she said，adding， "My inner thing is writing.That's what I can hold on to." Earlier in the day，at a news conference in Stockholm，Peter Englund，secretary of the Swedish Academy，said Ms.Müller was honored for her "very，very distinct special language" and because "she has really a story to tell about cruelty and repression in a village much like the one Müller grew up in." The awards ceremony was planned for Dec.10 in Stockholm.As the winner，Ms.Müller would receive about ﹩1.4 million.
（1）Ms.Müller was surprised at the news about her winning the award because . A．she was born a Romanian and became a famous German writer B．she had missed a lot of chances to win the prize C．she had expected to win the prize eagerly for long D．she thought she was just an unknown writer in this field （2）By saying "I am now nothing better and I'm nothing worse"，Ms.Müller meant that . A．she thought highly of herself B．she thought nothing of herself C．she was very modest D．she was no worse than the other German writers （3）What's the best title of the passage？ A．The Biography of Herta Müller B．Herta Müller Wins Literature Nobel Prize C．Herta Müller，a Great Successful Romanian Writer D．The Great Awards Ceremony for Herta Müller
205842.（2017•西安中学•高二上期末）
WASHINGTON：NASA has announced evidence that Jupiter's largest moon，Ganymede，has a saltwater ocean under its icy surface．The ocean seems to have more water than all the water on Earth's surface，according to new Hubble observation． New Hubble observations of Ganymede's magnetic field strongly suggest that the moon，which is the largest in our whole solar system，is home to a subsurface ocean． Scientists estimate the ocean is 95 kilometres thick，which is about 10 times deeper than Earth's oceans．But unlike our salty waters，Ganymede's ocean is buried under 150 kilometres of ice． While scientists have speculated （推测） since 1970s about the presence of an ocean on Ganymede - the largest moon in our solar system - until now the only observational evidence came from a brief flyby by the Galileo spacecraft，which didn't observe the moon long enough to confirm a liquid ocean． This discovery marks an important milestone，highlighting what only Hubble can accomplish．In its 25 years in orbit，Hubble has made many scientific discoveries in our own solar system．A deep ocean under the icy surface of Ganymede opens up further exciting possibilities for life beyond Earth． Scientists have already confirmed the existence of an ocean on Europa，another moon orbiting Jupiter，and NASA has announced plans to send an unmanned mission there searching for the life that might come with liquid water． Hubble is a telescope that orbits Earth，but because of its impressive gravitational analyses it can be used to study the inside of far distant planets．Using these same principles，scientists could theoretically detect oceans on distant planets as well．
（1）What can we learn about the Ganymede from the passage？ A．It is a planet with the largest moon in our whole solar system． B．Its ocean adds to people's excitement about life beyond Earth． C．It will be used by NASA as a base for the Hubble telescope． D．Its liquid ocean was first proved by the Galileo spacecraft． （2）Which of the following best describes the writer's attitude towards Hubble？ A．Cautious B．Doubtful C．Negative D．Favourable （3）What does the underlined part in Paragraph 6 mean？ A．An underground ocean has been found in Europa． B．The presence of an underground ocean in Europa is not possible． C．It is now certain that there is an ocean on Europa． D．No evidence haown the existence of an ocean on Europa． （4）What type of writing does this passage belong to？ A．A term essay B．A news report C．An experiment report D．An exploration review
205471.（2020•未央区•高一上期末）
Beijing will carry on a new strict rubbish sorting rule starting in May in 2020. The new rule specifies that people who produce household waste should be responsible for getting rubbish to kitchen waste，recyclables，hazardous waste and other waste. People in Beijing that fail to sort their rubbish will be fined 200 yuan （＄28.3），according to the newly made rule on home waste management. Some large pieces of rubbish，such as old furniture or household tools，should be delivered to specific places，the rule said. For the express delivery and e-commerce industry the rule also called for companies to issue more electronic bills and use more recyclable boxes. Beijing has carried out pilot（试点）rubbish sorting projects since early 1998，when the Dachengxiang community in Xicheng district became the first neighborhood to sort rubbish.At the end of 2011，the city published China's first home waste management rule，which took effect on March 1，2012. Last month，the capital's city management authorities said the city will push forward its waste sorting laws soon，without giving a specific date. According to local authorities，Beijing produces nearly 26，000 metric tons of home waste every day，and 29 rubbish disposal facilities are already operating at full capacity. In 2018，the capital collected 9.3 million tons of household waste.
（1）What is the main idea of the passage？ A．A new strict rubbish sorting rule will begin in Beijing in 2020. B．A new strict rubbish sorting will be carried nationwide. C．Large rubbish like old furniture or household toolould be sent to specific places. D．The capital of China，Beijing，collects 9.3 million tons of household waste every year. （2）When will people be fined？ A．The express delivery companies issue electronic bills. B．E-commerce industry uses more recycle boxes. C．They don't sort their rubbish. D．Large pieces of rubbish is delivered to specific places. （3）Which of the following words can replace the underlined word "specifies" in paragraph 2？ A．says B．disagrees C．supports D．pretend （4）What information can we get from the local authorities？ A．Plenty of home waste is produced everyday. B．Only a few garbage disposal facilities are dealing with the waste produced. C．Beijing has put forward its waste sorting laws. D．There is no way to deal with so much garbage. （5）Where did Beijing carry out rubbish sorting projects pilot first？ A．In the express delivery companies. B．In e-commerce industry. C．In the Dachengxiang community in Xicheng district. D．In every part of Beijing.
205453.（2020•西安中学•高二上期末）
A recent documentary produced by the British Broadcasting Corporation （BBC） has caused a stir in China and in the UK． The documentary，titled Are Our Kids Tough Enough？focuses on five Chinese teachers who are sent to teach 50 UK teens at a school in Hampshire． The teachers instruct the students for a month．The pupils are then tested，and the results are compared to the ones of those who have continued in the regular UK education system．The idea is to see if the Chinese method improves academic performance． The Chinese teachers use their own teaching methods but receive strong resistance from the students．A clip from the documentary online shows some problems，with Chinese teachers calling their students lazy and lacking in discipline，while the students say the high pressure and harsh teachers are driving them crazy． This has aroused a new debate in both China and the UK，with some arguing the teenagers need more regulation and discipline．Others say Chinese methods encourage rote learning（死记硬背） instead of independent thinking．For instance，Chinese language teacherould do more than pass on knowledge about words and characters．They should inspire students，helping them feel the sentiment from Chinese literature．This is a higher level of teaching． Yang Dongping，dean of the 21st Century Education Research Institute，says， "The Chinese teaching methods are designed to strictly train the majority．Foreign teaching methods，however，are more natural and relaxing，and designed to inspire students' interest in learning．Education methods are based on culture．That is why a successful education method in one place may not work that well when simply 'transplanted' into another place．" Yang Dongping says， "The documentary does reflect some problems rooted in traditional Chinese teaching methods．Nobel prize winner，Yang Zhenning，gave a very fair comment on this issue．He said the Chinese-style education method works for most ordinary qualified students effectively，helping them reach high standards．However，it may weaken the training for high-potential outstanding students．"
（1）Why are five Chinese teachers sent to teach 50 UK teens？ A．To test the intelligence of the UK teens． B．To help the school improve their teaching efficiency． C．To do some practical research into the UK education system． D．To test the effectiveness of Chinese teaching methods． （2）What's the meaning of the underlined word "harsh" in the fourth paragraph？ A．Extremely strict B．Quite friendly C．Rather cold D．Very attractive （3）According to Yang Dongping，Chinese teaching methods ． A．fit all countries B．could be improved C．are the best in the world D．are not as good as British methods
205426.（2020•西安中学•高二下期末）
Recently there was a major discovery in the scientific research-the mapping of all DNA in a human gene is complete．Several years ago，it seems an impossible task for scientist to accomplish．All this progress in science leads us to believe that the day when human being will be cloned is not far away．Human cloning has always been a topic of argument in terms of morality （道德） or religion． Taking a look at why cloning might be beneficial，among many cases，it is arguable that parents who are known to be at risk of passing a genetic limitation to a child could make use of cloning．Moreover，cloning would enable women who can't get pregnant to have children of their own． Cloning humans would also mean that organs could be cloned，so it would be a source of perfect transfer organs．This surely would be greatly beneficial to millions of unfortunate people around the world who are expected to lose their lives due to organ problems．It is also arguable that a ban on cloning may be unlawful and would rob people of the right to reproduce and limit the freedom of scientists． However，arguments against cloning are also on a perfectly practical side．Primarily，I believe that cloning would step in the normal "cycle" of life．There would be a large number of same genes，which reduce the chances of evolution，since it may be difficult for living creatures to naturally adapt to the ever-changing environment，which will result in ultimate disappearance．Furthermore，cloning would make the uniqueness that each one of us possesses disappear．Thus，leading to creation of genetically engineered groups of people for specific purposes and，chances are that those individuals would be regarded as "objects" rather than people in the society． Scientists couldn't surely guarantee that the first cloned humans will be normal．Thus this could result in introduction of additional limitations in the human "gene-pool"． Regarding such arguable topics in "black or white" approach seems very innocent．We should try to look at all "shades" of it．I believe that cloning is only legal if its purpose is for cloning organs；not humans．Then we could regard this as for "saving life" instead of "creating life"．It is believed that cloning humans is morally and socially unacceptable．
（1）What's the author's opinion on cloning？ A．Cloning should be entirely banned． B．Cloning should be used in creating life． C．Cloning will take away the right to reproduce． D．Cloning is acceptable if it is used for cloning organs． （2）Which of the following shows the structure of the passage？ A． B． C． D． （3）Where is the text probably from？ A．A story book． B．A magazine． C．A science fiction． D．A novel．
205961.（2016•西安一中•高一下期末）
LONDON（Reuters）--Organic fruit，delivered right to the doorstep．That is what Gabriel Gold prefers，and he is willing to pay for it．If this is not possible，the 26-year-old computer technician will spend the extra money at the supermarket to buy organic food． "Organic produce is always better，"--Gold said．"The food is free of pesticides（农药），and you are generally supporting family farms instead of large farms．And more often than not it is locally（本地）grown and seasonal，so it is more tasty．"Gold is one of a growing number of shoppers buying into the organic trend，and supermarkets across Britain are counting on more like him as they grow their organic food business．But how many shoppers really know what they are getting，and why are they willing to pay a higher price for organic produce？Market research shows that Gold and others who buy organic food can generally give clear reasons for their preferences-but their knowledge of organic food is far from complete．For example，small amounts of pesticides can be used on organic products．And about three quarters of organic food in Britain is not local but imported（进口）to meet growing demand．"The demand for organic food is increasing by about one third every year，so it is a very fast-growing market，"said Sue Flock，a specialist in this line of business． （1）More and more people in Britain are buying organic food because ． A．they are getting richer B．they consider the food free of pollution C．they can get the food anywhere D．they like home-grown fruit （2）Which of the following statements is true to the facts about most organic produce sold in Britain？ A．It is produced outside Britain． B．It grows indoors all year round． C．It is grown on family farms． D．It is produced on large farms． （3）What is the meaning of"the organic trend"in the paragraph 2 in the text？ A．rising market for organic food B．better quality of organic food C．growing interest in organic food D．higher prices of organic food．
205080.（2022•蓝田县•高一上期末）
Beijing set a target to hold "high-tech Winter Games" after it won the bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympics.Soon after，China's Ministry of Science and Technology was made the leading party to provide technical support for the Games.In collaboration with relevant parties，it drew up the "Action Plan for Science and Technology at the Winter Olympics，" the results of which were applied in this year's test events. "During the test events in February and April this year，we tested and applied 133 types of techs in a number of key areas.Since October，another 228 pieces of technologies have been tested and applied in test events，athlete training schedules and prep work for the winter games，" said Wu Yuanbin，director of the ministry's Social Scientific Development Department，during a press conference. For the Games next year，high-tech will be applied for four proposes：support COVID-19 measures，reduce carbon emissions，ensure the safety of the events and create a better viewing experience for the viewers.To achieve these results，a number of new and experimental techs will be used，including 5 G and hydrogen vehicles. "The much-anticipated 5 G signals will cover all venues，including the roads that connect them.This will provide network connectivity for applications such as ultra-high-definition video and smart services.Eighty hydrogen vehicles were tested in Zhangjiakou.And during the Winter Games，more than 700 hydrogen buses will be stationed in Yanqing and Zhangjiakou to provide transportation，" said Yu Hong，director of the Technical Department of Beijing 2022 Organizing Committee. The target of hosting high-tech Olympics isn't just for the convenience of thousands of participants during this event.The organizing committee once said they wish to use the Games as an experimental model that could help the world build future smart cities that would benefit residents，industries and the environment.
（1）Which department is chiefly responsible to provide technical support？ A．Beijing 2022 Organizing Committee. B．The Social Scientific Development Department. C．The Ministry of Science and Technology of China. D．The Technical Department of Beijing 2022 Organizing Committee. （2）According to Wu，how many kinds of technologies have been tested and applied？ A．95. B．228. C．361. D．456. （3）Which scene is LEAST likely to be seen during the coming event？ A．The athletes take hydrogen buses to and from the Olympic sites. B．Accurate COVID-19 Testing is made with the support of high-tech. C．The carbon emissions rise greatly as a result of the application of high-tech. D．The audience enjoy a better view of games with ultra-high-definition videos. （4）What is the main idea of the text？ A．5 G signals will cover all venues at the 2022 Winter Olympics. B．Beijing 2022 organizers promise high-tech，green，safe event. C．Beijing set a target to hold the best Winter Games with full passion. D．The world will build more smart cities with the help of Beijing 2022.
205979.（2016•西安一中•高二下期末）
All hotels redecorate regularly．However，very few do it as frequently as Sweden's Ice hotel．As the name indicates，the hotel that is located in the remote village of Jukkasjarvi，is built entirely from ice and，therefore，has to be rebuilt annually!The 26th version of Ice hotel，which welcomed its first visitors on December 11th，features 69 rooms．To make them affordable for everyone，they range from expensive luxury suites to basic accommodations． Among this year's unique suite offerings is the"Elephant in the Room"，which features a massive 3-m tall sculpted African elephant overlooking an ice-framed bed．The"Counting Sheep"suite features frozen sheep that may help those who don't sleep well get a good night's rest．Though the atmosphere between the luxury suites and the budget rooms may differ，they are all subject to the bone-chilling-5℃temperatures．To get a good night's rest guests have to lie inside sleeping bags and keep their gloves and hats on．Though that seems a little uncomfortable，visitors say it is an experience like none other． The hotel also features a beautifully crafted ice church where over 100 couples will get married this year and an Ice Bar that will serve drinks in ice glasses．Though dining options are limited to the hotel's only restaurant，guests will have little to complain about with Michelin-trained chef Alexander Meier．To keep customers entertained，the hotel offers a variety of fun activities like snowshoeing，moose or snowmobile safaris，dog sledding，and even overnight wilderness camping． The 26-year-?old tradition began accidentally in 1989 when locals organized an art exhibition to draw winter visitors to the remote village that lies 200km north of the Arctic Circle．Among the many tourists was an adventurous group and they announced their intention of spending the night in the place where the exhibition was being held．That's when the idea of building the icy accommodations dawned on the locals． （1）Why is Sweden's Ice hotel rebuilt every year？ A．It needs more rooms． B．It is entirely built from ice． C．It follows old traditions． D．It can be easily decorated． （2）What is unique about the hotel this year？ A．It opens earlier than ever before． B．More expensive rooms are available． C．Room prices are more affordable． D．Some rooms have theme sculptures． （3）What can be inferred about the hotel in Paragraph 3？ A．Its service needs improving． B．Its activities may be boring． C．It tries to appeal to customers． D．Its food is not delicious at all．
205999.（2016•长安区一中•高一下期末）
In America the first newspaper appeared in Boston in 1690．Published without permission，it was immediately banned，and all copies were destroyed．Indeed，it remained forgotten until 1845 when the only surviving example was discovered in the British Library． The first successful newspaper was the Boston News-Letter，begun by John Campbell in 1704．Although it was heavily supported by the government，the experiment was nearly a failure，with the limited number of published newspapers．Two more papers were published in the 1720s，in Philadelphia and New York．Just before the Revolutionary War，some two dozen papers were published in all the colonies（殖民地），although Massachusetts，New York，and Pennsylvania would remain the centers of American printing for many years．Articles in colonial papers were a major force that affected public opinion in America to be fully independent． When the war ended in 1783 there were forty-three newspapers in print．The newspapers played an active role in the affairs of the new nation．Many more newspapers were started，representing all kinds of political opinions，and America's newspapers began to take on a central role in national affairs．Growth continued in every state．By 1814 there were 346 newspapers． The price of a year's worth of newspapers was usually over a full week's pay for a worker．It had to be paid in full and in advance．This cheap，interesting reading material helped to make almost everyone in America develop the habit of reading，which is now taken for granted． （1）The main force to affect public opinion in America for America's independence was ． A．different kinds of newspapers B．the appearance of more papers C．the articles in colonial newspapers D．the centers of American printing （2）Why did the author say Boston News-Letter was a successful newspaper？ ． A．Because it was the first newspaper supported by the government． B．Because it was immediately accepted by the American people． C．Because it published a large number of newspapers． D．Because never before was one newspaper published． （3）Why was the first newspaper in America stopped from being published？ ． A．Because no one wanted to buy newspapers at that time． B．Because only the British Library had the right to publish it． C．Because it was published without the permission of the government． D．Because no one in America could read newspapers at that time． （4）What was the situation for newspapers in America after the war ended in 1783？ ． A．They were banned just as before． B．It was hard to say how they developed． C．It played a more important part in daily life． D．All the people in America bought at least one newspaper．
206026.（2016•长安区一中•高二下期末）
New York City consists of five boroughs：Manhattan，Brooklyn，Queens，the Bronx and Staten Island．The population is about 7.5 million living in Manhattan．Manhattan，the center of the city，is on an island between the Hudson River and the East River．Most of the famous buildings such as the Empire State and the United Nations and other skyscrapers are in Manhattan．Some of its districts are Broadway，which has many theaters and cinemas；Fifth Avenue，with stores and apartments；Greenwich Village，where many artists and writers have lived；and Central Park，with a small zoo and a skating rink．From Manhattan you have to cross to the other boroughs through a tunnel or over a bridge．The bridge from Brooklyn to Staten Island is the longest in the world． New York is the second largest port in the world and it has two airports：Kennedy International for international flights and La Guardia for flights inside the USA．Its temperature goes from very cold in winter （sometimes twenty degrees below zero） to very hot in summer （sometimes 40 centigrade）．The people who live there come from all over the world and speak many different languages：there are 324 Germans and 390，000 Poles as well as people from Greece，Scotland，Ireland，Hungary，Italy and Romania．People call one district"Little Italy"and another"Chinatown"． （1）What do we know about Manhattan？ A．Manhattan is in the east of the city of New York． B．Manhattan is not a place for artists to live in． C．There are lots of high-rises in Manhattan． D．Manhattan is connected to the other parts of New York by way of highways． （2）If you want to see wonderful plays，you should go to ． A．Broadway B．Central Park C．the Fifth Avenue D．the Empire State Building （3）According to the passage，which bridge is the longest in the world？ A．The bridge between Manhattan and Brooklyn． B．The bridge between Staten Island and Brooklyn． C．The bridge between Manhattan and Staten Island． D．The bridge between Broadway and Brooklyn．
206027.（2016•长安区一中•高二下期末）
On May 3，2002，archaeologists in England found a grave of a man dating back to around 2300 BC．Buried with him were the tools of a hunter or warrior．There was a bone pin that may have been from a piece of clothing such as a leather coat．He carried a copper knife on his breast．The most amazing find was two gold earrings．That would have made him a man of distinction．Only a few centimeters from his head were two pots made of clay，tools and materials to make arrows，a bow and a dozen arrows for hunting and a second，smaller copper knife．Next to them lay a cushion stone，upon which the man could work metal． His grave is the richest of any found from that period，because this man was buried with two gold earrings which are the oldest gold ever found in Britain （dated to 2470 BC）．Besides，he was buried three miles from Stonehenge．Archaeologists tend to believe he was a member of a powerful class who might have organized the construction of Stonehenge． Stonehenge was begun around 3，000 BC．In about 2300 BC the huge stone circles were built．The biggest stone weighed approximately 20 tons．But the smaller blue stones，still weighing 4 tons on average，came from west Wales．It is not yet known how these were conveyed over a distance of 380km．It is also a mystery how early man was able to construct Stonehenge without the use of modern construction machines and lorries． He is an example of people who brought culture and new techniques from the European mainland to Britain．In terms of technical development people were going from the Stone Age to the Bronze Age and then to the Iron Age． （1）Which are not included in the things that are found in the grave of a man？ A．Tools，a bone pin，a bow and a cushion stone． B．A copper knife and two gold earrings． C．Some chicken and grains． D．Two pots，tools and materials to make arrows． （2）The man buried in the grave might be at that time． A．a poor man B．a warm-hearted man C．an ordinary man D．a rich man （3）Why is the man buried in the grave called the"King of Stonehenge"？ A．He was buried three miles from Stonehenge． B．He had the oldest gold ever found in Britain． C．He might be a member of a powerful class who might have organized the construction of Stonehenge． D．All of the above． （4）We can infer that ． A．Stonehenge was built through several ages B．the King of Stonehenge was from France C．how Stonehenge was built D．Stonehenge was built because of war．
206054.（2016•七十中•高一下期末）
It is believed by experts that a weather pattern called El Nino caused the drought in Australia．EL Nino，referring to the Christ son in Spanish，was first used by people in Peru to show the abnormal weather conditions along the eastern Pacific coast around Christmas．EL Nino causes different weather in different parts of the world．It causes a lot of rain and floods in some places．It causes droughts in other places．Droughts can badly affect people and the land．El Nino lasts about a year． In normal weather conditions，warm winds from South America blow from east to west across the Pacific Ocean．The winds bring early storms to Australia．These storms bring rain to Australia． During an El Nino weather pattern the winds change direction．They blow from west to east across the Pacific Ocean．The storms no longer move across Australia．So Australia gets very little rain during El Nino． The drought began in January，1982．El Nino often occurs at this time of year．But that year，El Nino was stronger than usual．There was very little rainfall in eastern Australia．There was also very little water in the rivers．The drought was at its worst in February，1983．At that time，the weather was very hot．The forests and fields were very dry．Cotton growers couldn't plant their cotton．Sheep farmers had no grass for their animals to eat．So many of them died．Because the forests were dry，forest fires started quickly．Some of the fires burned for a month．Many forests were destroyed．Over 2，000 people lost their houses in the fires and 75 people died． The Australian drought of 1982-1983 affected thousands of people and animals．The drought cost the country over 3，000，000，000．It was a reminder to Australians of how the weather could change their lives． （1）From the passage we know El Nino is ． A．a powerful storm B．a place in Australia C．a cute boy D．a weather pattern （2）The underlined word"occurs"in the passage means" "in Chinese． A．发生 B．发展 C．消失 D．持续 （3）Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage？ A．There was very little rainfall in eastern Australia in 1982． B．Many forests were destroyed in the Australian drought． C．The Australian government paid over 3，000，000，000 for this drought． D．El Nino caused a great drought in Australia．
212931.（2023•周至六中•高二上期中）
When high school student Katie Shipley was born with a serious brain disease，doctors said she wouldn't live to go to school. Now，Katie is not only about to graduate from Southridge High School in Oregon，but she was also named the school's prom （高中毕业舞会） queen. Knowing Katie's wishes for prom queen，her friend Courtney Travis began reaching out to find her the prom king she needed to make her a queen.Courtney found Michael Parks，who also thought it was a great idea. "I really got to know Shipley，" said Michael. "When you take the time to get to know other people，it really gives you a great chance to live for more than yourself." Courtney took a picture of the couple together and put it on her Twitter，explaining their plans for the prom. "It became very popular in the school，" she said. Their efforts paid off，and Katie was very excited to be named prom queen. On the day of the prom，Katie wore a very beautiful dress.Her grandmother，Joan Fraley，who also went to the prom，said the night will stay with her always. "I was standing there and the children were shouting her name，" she said. "They called her name as the new prom queen-I started crying.I'm greatly thankful to the students of Southridge High School." Katie repeated that feeling. "I just want to say thank you to my friends for all they did for me.I love you all." Todd Corsetti，the principal （校长） at Southridge High School said that seeing Katie as prom queen and the energy and help of his students is one of his "proudest moments." "I think teenagers have great hearts and are really looking to make the world a better place，" Todd said. "As we finish our school year，it's a great legacy （遗产） to leave the other classes who come after them."
（1）When Katie was born，she . A．nearly died in hospital B．wasn't expected to live long C．wasn't supposed to finish high school D．caught a disease caused by doctors' mistakes （2）Hearing about Katie's story，Michael . A．turned to his friends for help B．began to raise money for Katie C．decided to live for others rather than himself D．was very happy to help Katie realize her dream （3）Why did Fraley cry at the prom？ A．She felt sorry for Katie. B．She thought of Katie's hard life. C．She was invited to Katie's graduation. D．She was moved by what others did for Katie. （4）What is Todd's opinion on the students？ A．They are the kindest teens. B．They are the hope of the world. C．They set a good example to others. D．They can do much better in the future.
205508.（2020•莲湖区•高二下期末）
Denmark is only about half the size of South Carolina，but it produces more of its electricity from wind than any other country in the world．Denmark now gets 47% of its electricity from wind，and there will be more to come，thanks to a combination of history and policy． Paul la Cour was a scientist and inventor who experimented with early wind power machines at the start of the 20th century．So it's not surprising that Denmark invested in building wind power the earliest．Since the 1970s，Denmark has been investing in wind energy all over the country．In the 1980s，due to a strong movement opposing nuclear power plants，Denmark increased its production of clean energy even before many other countries considered it． Even back in 2002，Denmark took climate change warnings seriously．They drew up policies，aiming to cut fossil-fuel emissions by 20%，which they did via renewable energy investment．Some of the world's largest companies in the field-including Vestas，which builds turbines（涡轮机），and Orsted，which specializes in offshore wind projects-are Danish，so the country has an impact beyond its borders． The huge impact of Denmark's wind industry is important．But Denmark is a small country，so while almost 50% of its electricity from wind is admirable，it's also minor in terms of entire global impact． While Denmark gets half its electricity from 5，758 megawatts （MW） of capacity，Spain's 23，000 MW covers just 18 percent of its electricity supply as it's a much bigger country．China is the leader in wind energy at 221，000 MW，and the U．S．is the second in the world at about 96，000 MW． At the end of 2019，lawmakers in Denmark set a new goal：increasing the share of electricity coming from renewable power to 100%．
（1）What can we know about Denmark？ A．It is a leader in solar energy． B．It is a pioneer in clean energy． C．It is a victim of climate change． D．It is an advocate of nuclear energy． （2）What is Denmark government's attitude towards fossil-fuel energy projects？ A．Indifferent． B．Ambiguous． C．Positive． D．Opposed． （3）Which country produces the most wind energy in the world？ A．Denmark． B．China． C．The U．S． D．Spain． （4）What is the best title for the text？ A．Almost Half of Denmark's Electricity Comes from Wind Power B．Denmark's Government Pushes ahead with Fossil-fuel Projects C．Denmark Has a Great Effect on World's Wind Power Equipment D．Denmark Has a Long History of Developing Renewable Power
203073.（2017•铁一中学•三模）
Good news for giant panda lovers：The cute and cuddly creature has just been brought back from the brink of extinction． The International Union for Conservation of Nature （IUCN） downgraded the species from"endangered"to"vulnerable"as the union released its updated Red List on Sept 4 at Hawaii． The downgrade came after IUCN data suggested that there were 1，864 giant pandas in the wild in China in 2014-their population has grown by 17 percent in the decade leading up to 2014． Chinese conservation efforts，including forest protection and reforestation，are considered to be the driving force behind the animal's resurgence． "It's all about restoring the habitats，"Craig Hilton-Taylor，head of the IUCN Red List，told the BBC． The number of panda reserves in China has also jumped to 67，from 13 in 1992．Nearly two-thirds of all wild pandas live in these reserves，according to the World Wildlife Fund． "Just by restoring the panda's habitat，that's given them back their space and made food available to them，"Hilton-Taylor said． A loss of habitats，on the contrary，was what caused the number of pandas to drop to just over 1，200 in the 1980s，Hilton-Taylor added． Apart from giant pandas，the Tibetan Antelope has also moved from"endangered"to"near threatened"．According to a statement from IUCN，the animal's numbers dwindled severely-dropping from around 1 million to an estimated 65，000-72，500 in the 1980s and early 1990s-due to commercial poaching．Rigorous（严格的） protection has since been enforced to protect the beasts and the population is now likely to be between 100，000 and 150，000． Despite the improved statuses，wild animals like the giant panda and the Tibetan Antelope still face great challenges．The IUCN warned，for example，that ongoing threats from climate change could eliminate more than 35 percent of the panda's bamboo habitat in the next 80 years，which would reverse the species recent gains．
（1）What does the underlined word in pagagraph 1 mean？
A．dangerous and threatened
B．safe and sound
C．weak and easily hurt
D．normal and common
（2）Which of the following can account for pandas' living improvement？ A．Better climate． B．More built reserves． C．Well restored habitats． D．Aroused public awareness． （3）The passage is written in order to ．
A．convince
B．inform
C．argue D advocate
（4）What does the last paragraph imply？ A．The climate will influence the threatened species． B．We humans still have a long way to go to protect the endangered species． C．Pandas will go extinct for lack of abundant food． D．Habitats for giant pandas will decrease sharply．
B． 
D． 
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