第二节 信息匹配(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
以下是一些新闻报道的信息:
[A]. Science magazine published the study about orangutans. The scientists collected evidence from years of observations in six areas on Borneo and Sumatra. The scientists found that the animals demonstrated a total of twenty-four signs of cultural activity. Several actions were demonstrated in some orangutan groups, but not others.
[B]. The Environmental Investigation Agency and Telapak released the report. Telapak is an environmental group based in Indonesia. The Environmental Investigation Agency operates in several countries. The two groups say Indonesia controls ten percent of the world's tropical rainforests.
[C]. Richard Sandor is the chairman of the C-C-X. He praised the companies forming the group for demonstrating leadership. He said they believe that an active way to deal with global warming helps everyone. The group said its members want to reduce costs they may face from future rules on greenhouse gas emissions. Trading credits may help businesses find the most effective methods to reduce pollution. Members also hope to improve their public image on environmental issues.
[D]. Their most detailed effort involved ninety-nine kinds of birds, insects and plants in North America and Europe. They found that the territory where these plants and animals live has moved north by an average of six kilometers every ten years. In Europe, some butterflies now live as much as one hundred kilometers to the north because of changes linked to higher temperatures.
[E]. The new report says many areas experienced unusual weather in two thousand and two. Most of Asia, for example, was warmer than usual. India had unusually high temperatures in April and May. The extremely hot weather caused hundreds of deaths. There also were extremely dry conditions across India. Parts of Africa experienced unusual heavy rains. Yet other areas in Africa had unusual dry weather.
[F]. Hydrogen is the most common element in the universe. Hydrogen is a colorless gas. On Earth, it is present in large amounts in natural gas, coal, plants and water. By weight, hydrogen produces the highest energy levels of any known fuel. When burned in an engine, hydrogen releases no harmful pollution into the environment. When powering a fuel cell, the only waste is water. However, hydrogen is difficult to store. It also burns easily.
请阅读以下新闻信息,然后匹配与上面新闻相关的报道内容:
56 A severe ocean storm hit South Korea in August. It set a new national record for rainfall. In central Europe, more than one hundred people died in flooding caused by heavy rainfall in September. The flooding also resulted in thousands of millions of dollars in property damage. Yet large parts of North and South America had extremely dry weather.
57. One member of the Chicago Climate Exchange is American Electric Power. It's the biggest owner of electric power producers in the United States. Company officials say they hope their company's membership will demonstrate the ability of the C-C-X to grow.
58. For example, members of some groups make a kissing noise by tightening their mouths and sucking in air. Some groups use leaves to clean themselves or protect their hands from sharp objects. The scientists found that some of the animals use sticks as tools to remove insects from holes in trees. Other orangutans use leaves to crush insects or gather water.
59. Professors Parmesan and Yohe used similar methods to examine one hundred and seventy-two kinds of wildlife. They examined the timing of events in the spring, such as the appearance of flowers and the reproduction of animals. They found that these events happened an average of two days earlier than normal every ten years.
60. They say illegal operations to remove trees are causing large areas of forest to disappear. Environmental Investigation Agency director Dave Currey says the illegal operations are completely out of control.
假如你们学校“英语爱好者俱乐部”将对“节约资源,爱我校园 Save Resources and Love Our School”这一话题进行讨论。请根据下列提示,用英语写一篇发言稿。内容要点应包括:
1. 描述校园里存在的浪费现象;
2. 谈谈这些浪费现象的不良影响;
3. 倡议节约资源,从我做起。(至少两点建议)
注意:1.发言稿必须包括所有内容要点,可适当发挥;
2.词数:100左右。
Dear Friends,
That’s all. Thank you.
A hobby is an investment of time. It also can be an investment of money and commitment. Many people choose to develop more than one type of hobby. When it comes to choosing the hobby, consider the following factors.
Hobbies are usually an activity of some sort that brings out a certain skill that you have. When you have a talent like painting or woodworking, it can be easy to determine which hobby suits your skill. Skill can be developed and challenged as you go along. It is not a necessary requirement. A hobby is fitting because you love it, not because you’re a professional at it.]
Some people particularly enjoy taking part in hobbies that they can do in a group with others. It can be a lot more fun to become a member of a hobby group than to sit alone in your basement. It’s important to share interests and network with other hobby enthusiasts that do what you do.
Hobbies are generally an activity that you undertake because of the joy it brings you. Of course many people have discovered the joy that also comes with a hobby that earns you a living. Just make sure you make the choice that fits your lifestyle and personal preference.
But most of the skilled hobbies like art, building or writing have a series of lessons or tutorials that you can take to further your skills. In some cases it’s a really good idea to take lessons, especially if you are clueless as to where or how to begin. Step by step books for most hobbies can often be found in bookstores as well.
A.However, hobbies don’t have to be skill related. |
B.Most hobbies can easily be done within your own home, at your leisure. |
C.Look one up or start your own. |
D.Read hobby books to learn more about your chosen hobby! |
E. Make a list of things that you enjoy or don’t know about.
F. It can be a necessary part of selecting the hobby that is right for you.
G. Whether it’s full time, part time or not at all, you must decide whether your hobby applies to you.
首先请阅读下列某旅游胜地的宾馆为游客提供的住房信息:
以下是一些游客对宾馆的评论。请将所给的评论和宾馆信息匹配起来。 I would recommend all tourists choose the hotel. Its owner Miss Scarlet herself couldn't be more pleased with this southern beauty. I am so grateful for the convenience it offered to my husband who has to use a wheelchair. The professionally decorated living area, the personal touches are all unforgettable.
You will feel as though you're on top of the world in your very own Outer Banks "tree house" this year!What .disappointed me most is that pets are not allowed to bring in there. But it is only 150 feet from beach access and just 500 feet from the beach!
This home has a fantastic location just 1 lot away from the easy-to-navigate beach, and is a short walk away from the fishing dock, shops,movie rentals and restaurants. We couple are in our seventies and we are breathing the charming sunshine. You will love the ocean and beach views from multiple furnished decks.
I will miss the charming hotel forever. You'll catch an abundance of outstanding comfort in the charming town. Take your lovely dog and walk in the forests. Also you can enjoy the happiness the modern technology brings you on the Internet.
The beautiful place made me feel right at home. The large well-equipped kitchen and char- coal and gas grills gave plenty of choices for cooking. I can't stop smoking even when I am on vacation. And I show no interest in surfing on the Internet But I really had a great time in. here.
根据句子的上下文语境,给下划线的单词或词组选择恰当的英文解释。To commemorate the baby’s birth they put her name on the bell.
What happens at births, weddings, and funerals in your country?
Over five hundred mourners came to his funeral.
The President of the Republic placed a wreath on the tomb.
Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone, prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone, silence the pianos and with muffled drum, bring out the coffin, let the mourners come.
A.cannot be heard clearly |
B.to do something to show that you remember and respect someone important or an important event in the past |
C.something gradually decreases |
D.to make a long low sound expressing pain or unhappiness. |
E. a circle made from leaves or flowers that you put on a grave
F. a religious ceremony for burying or burning a dead person
G. someone who attends a funeral, especially a relative of the dead person
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
I am on holiday here in Switzerland with my parents and I am having a fantastic time.
It is the first time I have ever been to the mountains and I love it. My father isn’t very happy though. He isn’t allowed to smoke in the hotel so he has to go outside!
We have been on lots of walks in the mountains but we always go with a guide.
You can easily get lost—it’s so remote.
Yesterday we went for a boat trip around the lake but we had to come home early.It was fun but a bit frightening.
The worst thing is that I can’t go out at night. Not because my parents won’t let me but because there’s nowhere to go.
A.It’s safe to go out alone |
B.You don’t have to go with a guide but it’s safer. |
C.It started to rain heavily and we couldn’t even see the shore. |
D.It’s also the first time I’ve ever stayed in a hotel and I really like it. |
E. It’s the second time I’ve been to Switzerland.
F. We’re staying in a hotel near a lake and I can see snowy mountain peaks from my bedroom window.
G. The best thing of all is the beautiful scenery.