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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(种子). The seeds are protected by the fruits. Some fruits have one seed, some have two, three or 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(胚芽). 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.
72. 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 can not live without water
73. 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
74. What can we inferfrom 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
75. This passage may be taken from______.
A. a medicine book B. a novel
C. a science magazine D. an experiment report
There are three separate sources of danger in supplying energy by nuclear power.
First, the radioactive material must travel from its form of production to the power station. Although the power stations themselves are strongly built, the containers used for the transport of the materials are not. Normally, only two methods of transport are in use, namely road or rail. Unfortunately, both of these may have an effect on the general public, since they are sure to pass near, or even though, heavily populated areas.
Secondly, there is the problem of waste. All nuclear power stations produce waste that in most cases will remain radioactive for thousands of years. It is impossible to make these waste radioactive, and so they must be stored in one of the inconvenient ways that scientists have invented. For example, they may be buried under the ground, or dropped into deserted mines, or sunk in the sea. However, these methods do not solve the problem, since an earthquake could easily break the containers.
Third, there may occur the danger of a leak or an explosion at the power station. As with the other two dangers, this is not very likely, so it does not provide a serious objection to the nuclear program. However, it can happen.
Separately, these three types of dangers are not a great cause for worry. Taken together, though, the probability of disaster is extremely high.Which of the following is FALSE ?
| A.It is possible that a leak or an explosion occurs at a power station. |
| B.It is unusual for radioactive materials to be transported across land. |
| C.The containers are likely to be broken by an earthquake. |
| D.Nuclear wastes remain dangerous in most cases for many years. |
The author thinks that the ways to store nuclear wastes are ____________.
| A.easy | B.impossible | C.reasonable | D.ineffective |
What do we learn from the last paragraph ?
| A.The power station is a safe place. |
| B.The dangers of nuclear energy can be prepared. |
| C.The general public are strongly against the nuclear program. |
| D.Itself, none of the three dangers is very likely to cause much worry. |
What is this passage mainly about ?
| A.uses of nuclear power |
| B.Dangers from nuclear power |
| C.Public anger at nuclear power |
| D.Accidents caused by nuclear power. |
| Take Action for a Better World: Volunteers Needed Six months’ preparation in Denmark: Africa studies, team work combined with social work with risk group teenagers. Six months’ community work in Malawi in People to People Projects: Child Aid, HIV / AIDS. Fights and Teacher Training. Qualifications: 18 years, hard working and social engagement. Please contact us by e-mail: takeaction@ betterworld.com. |
| Part-time work with Exchange Students YOUTH International is a non-profit high school foreign exchange students organization. We welcome teenagers from over 80 countries worldwide and provide host families. The community Representative is a part-time position designed for people with a strong desire to do something rewarding in the community and earn some extra money. Applicants best suited for this work should enjoy teenagers, have a strong interest in cross-cultural communication and feel comfortable networking. Full training and support will be provided through branch offices throughout the US. Positions available in most states. If interested, please email staff@ youth. org or call 888—123—9872. |
| International Summer Job Hi, I’m an ESL student in China. I’m 20, quiet and polite, and I speak reasonable English. I’m looking for a summer job in an English-speaking country. I can teach Chinese or do house and garden work and cook Chinese dishes. Can anybody offer me a job? I don’t need to earn much, just enough in two months ( July --- August) to pay for my return ticket to China. My goal is to improve my English and see a bit more of the world. My email is: ram3462@ hotmail.com. |
| Call for Native Speaker of English I am looking for native speakers of English to join in an experiment. This experiment is carried out over the Internet. You don’t need any specific knowledge other than understanding and speaking English at a native level. The first task will take you around 15 minutes. After this task, you can decide whether you want to continue the experiment. The tasks involve reading texts and designing questions and answers. If you are willing to help me, then please email us: club3864@ hotmail.com |
Who is suitable to work as a Community Representative in YOUTH International?
| A.One who enjoys working with teenagers from different countries. |
| B.One who hopes to take action in fighting against diseases. |
| C.One who has a strong desire to improve his or her English. |
| D.One who wants to earn some pocket money in the program. |
Where will jack, a volunteer, receive the training before he is sent to work in Malawi?
| A.In some local offices in the US. |
| B.In an ESL organization in China. |
| C.In a preparation program in Denmark. |
| D.In an exchange student center in Africa. |
If Mrs. Black in the US hopes to learn some Chinese at home, she may contact _______.
| A.takeaction@betterworld.com | B.ram3462@hotmail.com |
| C.club3864@hotmail.com | D.staff@youth.org |
What are volunteers for an experiment over the Internet supposed to do?
| A.To interview people online. | B.To do some house work. |
| C.To offer advice on Child Aid | D.To provide language exercises. |
A qualified doctor who rarely practiced but instead devoted his life to writing. He once said: “Medicine is my lawful wife, and literature is my lover.” Russian writer Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, was a great playwright and one of the masters of the modern short story.
When Chekhov entered the Moscow University Medical School in 1879, he started to publish hundreds of comic short stories to support his family. After he graduated, he wrote regularly for a local daily newspaper.
As a writer he was extremely fast, often producing a short story in an hour or less. Chekhov’s medical and science experience can be seen through the indifference(冷漠) many of his characters show to tragic events. In 1892, he became a full time writer and published some of his most memorable stories.
Chekhov often wrote about the sufferings of life in small town Russia. Tragic events control his characters who are filled with feelings of hopelessness and despair.
It is often said that nothing happens in Chekhov’s stories and plays. He made up for this with his exciting technique for developing drama within his characters. Chekhov’s works combined the calm attitude of a scientist and doctor with the sensitivity(敏感) of an artist.
Some of Chekhov's works were translated into Chinese as early as the 1940s. One of his famous stories, The Man in a Shell, about a school teacher’s extraordinarily orderly life, was selected as a text for Chinese senior students.Anton Pavlovich Chekhov ________.
| A.had a lawful lover | B.was an illegal writer |
| C.used to be a lawyer | D.was a competent doctor |
In 1880, Chekhov ________.
| A.became a full-time writer |
| B.studied medicine in Moscow University |
| C.practiced medicine in his hometown |
| D.published his most memorable stories |
Which of the following adjectives can’t be used to describe Chekhov?
| A.Sensitive. | B.Cool. | C.Quick-minded. | D.Warm-hearted. |
Which of the following is the right order of the events?
a. became a doctor
b. became a full time writer
c. started to publish comic short stories
d. wrote regularly for a local daily newspaper.
e. entered the Moscow University Medical School
| A.e→c→a→d→b | B.d→a→b→c→e |
| C.e→c→b→a→d | D.a→e→c→b→d |
If you want to learn anything at school, you need to listen to your teachers. Unfortunately, millions of kids can’t hear what their teachers are saying. And it’s not because these students are goofing off. Often, it’s the room’s fault. Building architecture and building design can create echo(回声)-filled classrooms that make hearing difficult.
Children with hearing impairments(损伤)suffer most from noisy classrooms. They sometimes can’t hear questions that other students ask in class. Compared with kids with healthy hearing, they have a harder time picking up new vocabulary words by hearing them in talking.
Even kids with normal hearing have a harder time in the classroom when there’s too much noise. Younger children in particular have trouble separating important sounds – like a teacher’s voice – from background noise. Kids with learning disabilities and speech impediments(障碍)and kids for whom English is a second language also have a harder time learning in noisy situations.
In recent years, scientists who study sound have been asking schools to reduce background noise, which may include loud air-conditioners and pipes. They’re also targeting outdoor noises, such as highway traffic. Noise reduction is a big deal. Why? Because quieter classrooms might make you smarter by letting you hear your lessons better.
“It’s so obvious that we should have quiet rooms that allow for access to the lesson,” says Dan Ostergren, a hearing scientist. “Sometimes it surprises me that we spend so much time discussing this topic. I just want to go. Why is this hard for anyone to grasp?”The underlined part “goofing off” in the first paragraph can be replaced by “”.
| A.lazy | B.intelligent | C.sleepy | D.foolish |
Who is most affected by noisy classrooms?
| A.Children with learning disabilities. |
| B.Children with speech impairments. |
| C.Children with hearing impediments. |
| D.Children with normal hearing. |
Why should noise be reduced in classrooms?
| A.Quiet classrooms are suitable for kids to have discussions. |
| B.Quiet classrooms help kids recover from hearig impairments. |
| C.Kids can’t separate sounds of air-conditioners and pipes. |
| D.Kids can become smarter after hearing lessons better. |
What would be the best title for the passage?
| A.Classroom design | B.Noisy classrooms |
| C.The sense of hearing | D.Disabled kids |
Neighbours play an important role in our lives. Their lifestyles, friends, and social habits can have a strong influence on our lives. It is a good idea to get to know the people next door or across the street to develop a community (社区) of support and safety. You never know when a neighbour will find a stranger walking around your house, or you may want to leave an extra key at their house in case someone in your family gets locked out.
How do you get along with your neighbours? Here are some tips for building a better relationship with your neighbours.
Point ①…Proper greetings can make your neighbours remember your name and pave (铺) the way for more meaningful future meetings. Don’t stay too long, though, or you’ll wear out your welcome!
Point②…If your neighbour is building a pool, offer a few hours of help. Besides, you never know when the favor might be returned.
Point③…If you hear that someone who live close to you has had an accident, take over a hot meal or some fruit. Your action will add a special touch during a difficult time.
Point④…Invite your neighbours over for a cup of coffee in December or an Easter egg hunt in spring. A backyard barbecue (烧烤) can be a great way to share food and fun.
Your neighbours may annoy you at times, but they are like family in many ways. Appreciate their strengths and overlook their weaknesses, and everyone will get along just fine.What is Paragraph 1 mainly about?
| A.The possibility of a good community. |
| B.How to get to know your neighbours. |
| C.How to influence your neighbours. |
| D.The importance of neighbours. |
According to the passage, which of the following may NOT be something nice to do?
| A.Offering to help your neighbours if they need help. |
| B.Having a very long conversation with a new neighbour. |
| C.Inviting your neighbours over for a backyard barbecue. |
| D.Preparing a hot meal for a neighbour who is going through a difficult time. |
Match the following titles with each point.
a. Invite your neighbours over. b. Lend a helping hand.
c. Go over and introduce yourself. d. Offer support.
| A.①-c②-b③-d④-a | B.①-c②-b③-a④-d |
| C.①-b②-c③-d④-a | D.①-b②-c③-a④-d |
We infer(推断出) that the writer wrote this passage to.
| A.explain why it is good to get along well with others |
| B.give us some tips on how to support our neighbours |
| C.tell us how to get along with our neighours |
| D.advise us to be nice to our neighbours |