科目:高中英語 來源:2015屆廣東省汕頭市高一上學(xué)期期末英語試卷(解析版) 題型:閱讀理解
It was a quiet village in which there was a military camp. It was far from the towns and cities and there were some high mountains around. Of course it was a good place for training the new soldiers. But it was difficult for the young men to go outside. Mr. White, an officer of forty, was strict with them and he hardly let them leave the camp.
Once Mr. White was ill in bed. He couldn't work and a young officer, Mr. Hunt, began to train the new soldiers instead of him. He knew the young men well and let nine soldiers go to the nearest town to have a holiday. But night fell and none came back to the camp. He was worried about it and stood at the gate. It was five to twelve when Mr. Hunt decided to go to the town and see what was happening with the young men. He started the car quickly and set off. At that moment the nine soldiers came back. It seemed they were all drunk. Of course they found the officer was angry.
"I'm sorry, sir," said the first soldier. "I left the town on time. But something was wrong with my bus on my way here. I had to buy a horse and made it run fast. Bad luck! It died and I had to run back."
And the other seven soldiers said they were late for the same reasons. It was the last soldier's turn. He said, "I'm sorry, sir. I got on a bus on time, but…"
Having heard this, the officer became even angrier and stopped him at once. He called out, "If you say something was wrong with your bus, I'll punish you at once!"
"No, no, sir," said the young man. "My bus was all right, but the dead horses were in its way!"
1.The military camp was built in the village to _______.
A.stop the soldiers going to towns
B.stop the soldiers meeting their friends
C.train the new soldiers
D.make the young men live quietly
2.Mr. Hunt let the nine soldiers have a holiday because _______.
A.he was kind to them
B.they felt lonely
C.they had something important to do
D.they were the best of all
3.The young officer was worried because _______.
A.a(chǎn) traffic accident had happened
B.he was afraid something happened to the nine soldiers
C.the nine soldiers didn't come back on time
D.the nine soldiers drank too much in the town
4.The nine soldiers returned to the camp late because _______.
A.something was wrong with their buses
B.their horses died on the return way
C.it took them much time to run back
D.they all had drunk much in the town
5.Which answer do you think right?
A.I'll believe only the last soldier.
B.The officer believed the nine soldiers.
C.I'll believe none of the nine soldiers.
D.The officer won't punish his soldiers.
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科目:高中英語 來源:2012年人教版高中英語選修6Unit5練習(xí)卷 題型:閱讀理解
For the people living in the Nile Basin,the river is their life. This 6,825 km waterway,whose watershed (流域) covers three million square kilometers,flows through mountains,woodlands,lakes and deserts. Its potential for fishing,tourism and shipping is great-but so are its challenges.
Water shortage,already serious in Egypt and Sudan,will soon influence several other countries in the watershed as well. Today,about 160 million people depend on the Nile River for their living. Within the next 25 years,the district’s population is expected to double,adding to the demand brought about by growth in industry and agriculture. The frequent drought adds to the urgency.
Water quality is also a problem. Precious soil is washed out to sea. Wastes from industry and agriculture create pollution. Higher concentrations of salt influence irrigated soils. Water-borne diseases remain unchecked. In areas where it’s hot and damp,hyacinths grow so fast that they choke off lakes,dams and other sections of the river,making it difficult for fishing and other businesses to move forward.
Native people along the narrow area of farmland have watched the sand move closer day by day. They’ve seen the river change course,and their only source of water thickened with mud. They’re very poor and have few choices.
But a new program,the Nile Basin Initiative(NBI),is offering very practical assistance. The program is more than just a water-management project. It’s a plan for the social and economic development of a vast district: it concentrates on the needs of the poorest of the poor and the environment that supports them.
These are whole ecosystem problems,calling for united solutions (解決辦法).Half the Nile Basin’s countries are among the world’s poorest nations; yet,somehow,they must find the resources,skills and political will to overcome these challenges.
1.What are the great challenges the Nile Basin faces?
A.The development of shipping industry and over-fishing of native people. |
B.Overfishing of native people and increasing population. |
C.Water shortage and water quality. |
D.Increasing population and tourism. |
2.The underlined word “hyacinths” in Paragraph 3 most probably refers to ________.
A.plants |
B.fish |
C.rocks |
D.salts |
3.The program NBI is mainly aimed at ________.
A.preventing water pollution |
B.changing the river course |
C.improving living conditions of the poor |
D.preventing land from becoming desert |
4.What would be the best title of this passage?
A.People’s life in Egypt and Sudan |
B.Frequent drought in Egypt and Sudan |
C.The poorest countries in the Nile Basin |
D.The ecosystem problems in the Nile Basin |
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科目:高中英語 來源:2012年人教版高中英語必修二Computers練習(xí)卷 題型:閱讀理解
Malaysia is a country of exciting beauty, with a tropical(熱帶的) climate. Malaysia’s weather is hotter in the lowlands and cooler in the mountains and highlands. Temperatures vary between 20 and 30 centigrade. Rainfall can be expected at any time, with an average of between 200 and 260 centimeters.
The Malaysian population consists of Malays, Chinese, Indians and Eurasians. Its main religions are Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism and Christianity. Its national language is Malay. English is widely spoken and is used all over the country. Other languages spoken in Malaysia are some Chinese dialects, Tamil, Portuguese and Arabic.
Malaysia is an exciting and fascinating place for tourists, with something special planned throughout the year. The natural attractions are plentiful, with magnificent mountains lying in green, large stretches of sandy beaches and hospitable and friendly people.
Malaysia’s economy is the most advanced in this part of the world. The annual income is M$1, 680, one of the highest in the whole of Asia. Malaysia is the world’s leading exporter of rubber, tin, tropical hardwood, palm oil, pepper, tea, coffee and cocoa and has vast resources of oil.
Malaysia’s capital is Kuala Lumpur in the southwest of the Malay Peninsula. Kuala Lumpur arose in the 1860s when tin was discovered, grew and spread very quickly. It became the state’s capital within forty years of its founding. Now it is home to over one million inhabitants, about 56% of whom are Chinese, 28% Malays and the rest are from anywhere and everywhere.
1.If you visit Malaysia, you will see ________.
A.people of the white and yellow races |
B.many temples and churches |
C.beautiful tropical scenery |
D.All of the above. |
2.Though Malay is Malaysia’s national language, ______.
A.over half of its population speak Chinese |
B.English is also a popular language |
C.people don’t know Malay |
D.it’s only spoken by Malays |
3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A.Malaysia is one of the richest countries in Asia. |
B.It rains a little now and a little then in Malaysia. |
C.Kuala Lumpur became Malaysia’s capital before 1910. |
D.Malaysia is rich in agricultural products. |
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科目:高中英語 來源:2011-2012學(xué)年廣東省高三考前熱身訓(xùn)練英語試卷(解析版) 題型:閱讀理解
Studying volcanoes is a demanding profession. Hazel Rymer frequently has to struggle through rainforests, climb to the top of mountains, then climb 200 metres into the crater of active volcanoes. But the 38-year-old volcanologist does her best to make it sound less alarming than it is. “Driving to work is more risky,” she insists. “And the deepest I go into the crater of a volcano is about 300 metres,” she adds, trying to make it all sound as ordinary as taking the dog for a walk.
Hazel has been studying volcanoes for a long time, so it’s not surprising she is used to the danger. Her interest in volcanoes began at school. A teacher gave her a book about Pompeii. “I remember reading about the eruption of Vesuvius and the destruction of the city,” she explains. “The thought of all those people just frozen in time had quite an effect on me and I am still excited by their dangerous beauty today.”
Nowadays, volcanoes are getting more and more unpredictable. There have been many changes in sea level caused by global warming and melting ice caps. These have resulted in some dormant volcanoes erupting, so studying them is more dangerous than ever before. Hazel says that although she doesn’t take any unnecessary risk she has had some frightening moments. Her worst experience was on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, when she was slowly surrounded by lava. “I had a choice of walking ten hours to get around the lava flow or just walking across it,” she explains. She chose to pick a path across the cooler rocks in the lava stream. “I guess it was five metres. The flow was 1,000°C, so if you hesitated your boots would begin to melt. It was scary, but it really was a practical decision --- there wasn't time to do anything else.”
And what about the future? “I haven’t been to the volcanoes in Indonesia yet. And I would love to spend some time working in the Antarctic,” she says. “I would also like to know why quiet lava flows erupt from some volcanoes and why other volcanoes go bang.” In other words, Hazel Rymer won’t be exchanging her volcanoes for the relative safety of driving to work just yet.
1.Hazel’s claim that “driving to work is more risky” than exploring volcanoes shows that ______.
A. people have exaggerated the dangers of volcanoes in the past
B. Hazel does not really understand the dangerous situations she puts herself in.
C. there are many bad drivers in the place where Hazel lives
D. Hazel is being modest and understating the dangers she faces
2.When did Hazel first become interested in volcanoes?
A. When she was visiting Italy.
B. When she was at school.
C. When she was twenty.
D. When she saw Vesuvius.
3.The underlined word “these” (in paragraph 3) refers to __________.
A. melting ice-caps B. volcanic eruptions
C. changes in sea level D. higher temperatures
4.When Hazel was on Mount Etna she had to ________.
A. take a dangerous route
B. take an unnecessary risk
C. leave her boots behind
D. walk for ten hours around the mountain
5.In the future, Hazel wants to ________.
A. revisit volcanoes she knows
B. go on holiday to the Antarctic
C. find a less dangerous job
D. discover new things about volcanoes
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科目:高中英語 來源:福建省福州市2009-2010學(xué)年度高二下學(xué)期期末聯(lián)考試卷(英語) 題型:閱讀理解
Greece is one of the most beautiful countries of the world. Millions of tourists visit this place every year.
In Greece the bus is the most convenient and preferred means of traveling. There are intercity buses operated by KTEL that interconnect various cities of Greece, and there are international buses operated by OSE that connect Greece to other European cities.
Every tourist must visit Greece at least once in life. This country is really a vacation heaven. It is the perfect blend(融合) of history and art with adventure and romance. You can dive into deep blue waters, climb up the mountains or enjoy ancient architecture and history.
Buses in Greece are cheap and very comfortable. All bus stations display schedules of buses on every route. Conductors and drivers are very polite and helpful. Travelers never face any trouble locating and boarding buses to their destinations. Tourists can always ask the conductor to inform them about their stop, so that they can get down at the right stop. Everyone here is more than happy to help tourists.
Athens, the capital of Greece, has three bus terminals(終點站). Buses to different parts of Greece leave from different terminals. Air-conditioned express buses also operate between major cities. They are faster and more comfortable than other buses. Tourists can choose guided Greece bus tours. These tours are the perfect way of exploring this great country.
Buses in Greece are also a great way of saving bucks on the journey. The long-distance bus system is very cheap. Buses save a lot of money to cover long distances, cheaper than taxis or cars. They are also the best means of interacting with local people. You can sit next to a native of Greece and get some information about the place.
1. The company KTEL offers bus services .
A. from Greece to other countries B. to different cities in Greece
C. to tourist attractions in Greece D. from Greece to its bordering countries
2. It can be inferred from Para. 3 that the Greeks are .
A. generous B. hard-working C. warm-hearted D. economical
3. If you are a tourist to Greece from overseas, you’d better choose .
A. taxis B. guided Greece bus tours
C. cars D. air-conditioned express buses
4. The underlined word “bucks” in the last paragraph probably refers to .
A. trouble B. energy C. time D. money
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