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高三英语最新时文阅读(A)China in flu fightAS China faces up to a battle against bird flu, the government announced a range of control measures it believes will bring the disease under control.H5N1 avian influenza, known commonly as bird flu, has killed at least 16 people across Asia and was confirmed (确定) in China on January 27. No human cases have been found in the mainland but, as of Friday, 13 of the country's 31 provinces, autonomous regions (自治区), and municipalities (直辖市) had reported the disease in poultry."It remains a difficult task for China to prevent and control the disease but the government is confident in the fight,"said Vice-Minister of Agriculture Liu Jian.He gave details of a range of measures designed to stop the disease spreading. Poultry within 3km of infected farms is to be killed and those within 5km vaccinated. Meanwhile, there will be constant monitoring (监控) and daily reports on the disease across the country, and increased production of bird flu vaccines.Among the 11 Asian countries and regions affected by bird flu in animals, only Viet Nam and Thailand have reported human cases. The people infected were reported to have caught the disease from poultry.While the World Health Organization (WHO) has said there is "no proof of human-to-human transmission"of bird flu, it admitted that two sisters who died of bird flu in Viet Nam may have caught it from their brother.The big fear is that the disease could combine with a human influenza virus (病毒) to create a deadly new disease that kills millions of people across the globe.Peter Cordingley, spokesman of the WHO Western Pacific Regional Office based in Manila, the Philippines, said that Asian countries affected by bird flu should introduce a more healthy way of raising and selling chickens.Many Asian farmers live closely with their animals and sell live chickens on the market. This greatly increases the possibility of humans being infected with bird flu."They have to completely change their lifestyle and attitude towards animals,"he said.How to stay healthy* Keep fit and well through regular exercise;* Avoid infected poultry and infected people;* Avoid eating raw (生的) or under-done poultry and eggs;* Make sure there is good ventilation (通风) in your home;* Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing;* Wash your hands frequently.1. Pre-reading: (Brainstorming)When you hear "bird flu", what words come to your mind?2. Translate the following expressions:1) 中国面临一场防控禽流感的大战。
阅读短文并回答问题Seagrass meadows(海草床)are wonder plants growing beneath the sea. They feed and shelter sea life and are masterful at storing carbon. Thanks to the assistance of tiger sharks, a huge seagrass meadow in the Bahamas Banks was recently discovered, offering the world a tool to fight climate change.Seagrass has usually been detected by Earth-orbiting satellites that identify darker patches in the blue water. In this study, tiger sharks were selected as research tools due to their highly consistent associations with seagrass ecosystems. They spend 70% of their time in seagrass meadows. The team equipped eight tiger sharks with satellite tags, seven sharks with camera tags, and used a 360-degree camera on a shark for the first time ever.The data researchers collected was astonishing. The world’s largest seagrass ecosystem, measuring at least 66,900 square kilometers, has been discovered. This reflects a 41% increase from previous estimates of global seagrass. Seagrass can capture(捕获)huge quantities of carbon by photosynthesis and stores it on the seafloor. In terms of climate change, this is excellent news; seagrass is 35 times faster at removing carbon than tropical rainforests. When referred to global seagrass carbon stock estimates, the study indicates that seagrass in the Bahamas may contain 19.2% to 26.3% of all the carbon stored in seagrass meadows on Earth.Yet seagrass meadows are rapidly disappearing, with over 92% of meadows in the UK gone, according to the World Wildlife Fund. Scientists are collecting seeds and trying to grow new seagrass meadows through restoration projects. This new discovery offers optimism and proves the importance of the ocean for healing.The sharks led us to the seagrass ecosystem in the Bahamas, which we now know is likely the most significant blue carbon sink on the planet. What this discovery shows us is that ocean exploration and research are essential for a healthy future. The untapped potential of the ocean is limitless. These meadows can be protected and can be replicated, offering hope for climate change around the globe.1. Why were tiger sharks chosen as research toolsA. They are more flexible than other sea animals.B. They can quickly adjust themselves to the deep sea.C. They can be easily equipped with experimental devices.D. They have a strong connection with seagrass ecosystems.2. What are the numbers in paragraph 3 mainly aboutA. The decline of global seagrass meadows.B. The impact of climate change on sea life.C. The rapid increase in the amount of carbon on Earth.D. The potential value of the world’s largest seagrass ecosystem.3. What are scientists doing to protect seagrassA. Planting more seagrass meadows.B. Developing new technology to collect seeds.C. Mapping the distribution of seagrass meadows.D. Encouraging people to join in restoration projects.4. Which could be the best title for the textA. The New Way of Removing CarbonB. The Significance of Ocean ExplorationC. A New Discovery: World’s Largest Seagrass MeadowD. Tiger Sharks: Scientists’ Essential Helper to Study Climate答案:DDAC阅读短文并回答问题The topic of China’s “slash youth” has fueled heated debate on social media recently, drawing attention to the diverse pursuits of the younger generation.The slash youth, which could also be called slashers or slash-generation — means those who refuse to be defined or bound by just one personal identity. They are keen to present themselves as multiple and sometimes distinct identities, such as a nurse and model, a teacher and stand-up comedian, and an engineer and band player. Rather than material comforts, they pursue meaningful achievement.A diverse career can enable them to develop new experiences and talents as well as social and professional networks, leading to greater flexibility in life and work, recognition and satisfaction.A study on “slash youth” published in the China Youth Research magazine analyzes the background of this phenomenon: with part of modern society’s structured organization and stability norms(规范)are broken, flexible labor markets and structural unemployment has emerged, eliminating the sense of job security of the young people in employment. Young people also face the dilemma of self-actualization(自我实现), including the sense of powerlessness, lost sense of value and lack of self-identity in the profession, which forces them to re-find the meaning of work.“The ‘slash life’ shows that our society is becoming more and more diversified and inclusive, and it welcomes everyone’s self-fulfillment,” said Shi Yanrong, an associate researcher from Tianjin Academy of Social Sciences. “Young people no longer have to rely on work and money for their sense of self-worth. They tend to create their own identities.” The researcher added that against the background that people have multiple interests and are willing to pay for these interests nowadays, the “slash life” of the youth would drive the growth of a new economy, just as animation(动漫)culture affected the market.1. What do we know about the slash youthA. They tend to undertake multiple careers.B. They are keen to pursue material comforts.C. They enjoy posting themselves on social media.D. They can easily adjust themselves to challenges in life.2. What is paragraph 4 mainly aboutA. The importance of flexible labor markets.B. Reasons for the emergence of slash youth.C. Young people’s pursuits in their profession.D. Causes of losing self-identity among the youth.3. What does Shi Yanrong think of the slash lifeA. It can raise the economic growth.B. It helps increase people’s independence.C. It inspires young people’s creativity at work.D. It enables young people to earn high incomes.4. What is the purpose of the textA. To provide career guidance.B. To analyze a cultural difference.C. To introduce a social phenomenon.D. To share a unique life experience.答案:ABAC阅读短文并回答问题What’s the first thing that pops into your mind when you think of wheat straw Most people would probably just see it as a pile of waste in a farmer’s field. However, Wu Cui, an intangible cultural inheritor, can turn the straw left over from harvested wheat into beautiful and eye-catching functional artworks.The earliest straw-weaving(草编的)products were discovered at Hemudu Cultural Ruins, a Neolithic cultural site located in eastern China’s Zhejiang province. The Book of Rites, one of the classical works of Confucianism, also records that there were already mats made of cattail grass and professional straw-weaving craftsmen during the Zhou Dynasty (c.11th century-256 BC).Straw weaving is a method of manufacturing daily items or artworks. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008.Wu explains the process of straw weaving: selection of materials is the first step of a complicated, time-consuming and labor-intensive process that can take weeks, or even months, to complete. You need to sketch(素描)the piece on paper, which requires drawing skills. Next comes weaving, shaping and preserving of the work. Even by finishing that process, it does not mean that you will always create a good piece of work, and the hardest part is to make it lifelike.In the past, woven straw items could be found almost in every household in the countryside, such as straw hats and straw shoes, because they were practical in everyday life. But due to the impact of industrialization, manufactured goods have replaced such products, which yield low profits, and there are only about 100 individuals engaging in the work across the country. “The world has changed, and craftsmen need to transcend practicality and pursue the beauty and artistry of straw culture to help the craft survive and thrive,” Wu says.From her perspective, straw weaving should respond to people’s needs and preferences, while still drawing inspiration from traditional culture. “Craftspeople should make a great effort to grasp the trends and opportunities of the times to create new and relevant products,” she says. When asked about her plans, Wu says she wants to dig deeper into local traditional culture and create cultural creative products by developing the straw-weaving technique.1. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about straw-weaving productsA. Their major uses.B. Their cultural value.C. Their historic origins.D. Their manufacturing process.2. Which is the most difficult part for straw-weaving craftsmen according to Wu CuiA. Making the artworks vivid.B. Drawing sketches on paper.C. Selecting suitable materials.D. Preserving finished products.3. What does the underlined word “transcend” in paragraph 5 probably meanA. Rely on.B. Turn to.C. Cast away.D. Go beyond.4. What can we learn from Wu Cui’s opinion according to the last paragraphA. Straw-weaving products are out of favor with customers.B. Pursuing fashion should be the first priority for craftspeople.C. Local people benefit a lot from the straw-weaving techniques.D. Craftsmen should innovate the craft based on traditional culture.参考答案:CADD阅读短文并回答问题Not all fat is created equal, according to several new studies. We all know there’s good cholesterol(胆固醇)and bad cholesterol. It turns out there’s good and bad fat, too. Good fat is medically known as “brown fat”.Brown fat, typically found in the neck and shoulders of newborns, has the ability to burn lots of calories, which serves the purpose of keeping them warm. It makes up about 5 percent of an infant’s total body mass. We lose most of our brown fat as we age. By age six, we have less than 5 percent of the brown fat we were born with; the fat we gain over time is almost all white fat.Researchers now believe that some people maintain brown fat deposits into adulthood. Brown fat — the “good” kind — is metabolically(新陈代谢地)efficient and actually burns excess energy to generate heat. But white fat — considered the “bad” kind — is a way for your body to store excess energy that accumulates when you consume more calories than you use. It is widely distributed throughout the body. And it doesn’t use much energy, is hard to burn off, accumulates, and causes other health problems.Some studies suggest that taking a cold shower or an ice bath could activate(激活)brown fat to help your body burn more calories. Researchers have also found methods that may help people gain brown fat without the need for cold. You build fat from the foods you eat. As brown fat is rich in iron, choosing iron supplements or food items rich in iron can keep your fat cells healthy. Nutrition is vital for your health, especially if you want to increase brown fat production.One of the major causes of shortened life spans and the growth in chronic illnesses like osteoarthritis, diabetes, and many cancers is the increasing level of white fat. Though converting existing white fat into brown fat is helpful to increase brown fat, some scientists think they will learn how to keep stores of brown fat as large and active throughout adulthood as they are in infancy: The goal should be to maintain brown fat forever rather than having to recreate it.1. Who has more brown fat according to the textA. A teenage girl.B. A college student.C. A new-born baby.D. An elderly professor.2. How is brown fat different from white fatA. It can help prevent health problems.B. It burns calories with higher efficiency.C. It is distributed in the neck and shoulders.D. It stores excess energy in the human body.3. What is paragraph 4 mainly aboutA. Ways of increasing the amount of brown fat.B. The significance of keeping fat cells healthy.C. The key role of nutrition in brown fat production.D. Effects of the temperature on activating brown fat.4. What do scientists expect to figure outA. How to recreate more brown fat.B. How to turn white fat into brown fat.C. How to evaluate the risks of white fat.D. How to maintain the early level of brown fat.参考答案:CBAD。
【英语】高三英语阅读理解(时文广告)真题汇编(含答案)含解析一、高中英语阅读理解时文广告类1.阅读理解Whizzfizzing FestivalOne of the "Home Counties" to the north and west of London, Buckinghamshire is known for the rolling Chiltern Hills, its pretty villages, and the much-loved children's author Roald Dahl.The writer who penned Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Witches, Matilda and The Big Friendly Giant is the i9nspiration for the Whizzfizzing Festival – which will transform the market-town of Aylesbury into all kinds of music, colour and fun on Saturday, 1 July.Formerly known as The Roald Dahl Festival, this year's event will celebrate a broad range of children's films and bring to life some of its best-loved characters – from Alice in Wonderland and the Gruffala to The Big Friendly Giant and Harry Potter.Things to see and doThe fun and festivals start at 11 a.m. with a colourful children's parade. More than 650 local school children and teachers, many in fancy dress, will march through the town carrying giant carnival puppets(木偶), with thousands of audiences lining the streets to watch.The parade will be followed with a range of child-friendly activities and workshops held in venues across the town.Don't be late for the Mad Hatters Tea Party in the Bucks County Museum, catch a splendid screening of a Roald Dahl movie in the Old Court House, and watch leading children's authors, including Julian Clary, give readings in the Market Square.CBeebies' children's chef Katy Ashworth will once again be cooking up a storm with her inter-activeConcoction Kitchen, located outside Hale Leys Shopping Centre. Little chefs will have lots of opportunities to get involved with preparing, cooking – and best of all, tasting – Katy's fabulous recipes.With hands-on arts and crafts workshops, storytelling sessions, live music, a fancy dress competition, street theatre and more, there is something for everyone.For more information, visit: /cylesbury-whizzfizzing- festival-inspired- roald-dahl(1)Who is Whizzfizzing Festival intended for?A. Children.B. Film stars.C. Publishers.D. Children's authors.(2)Which film was made from Roald Dahl's work?A. Gruffalo.B. Harry Potter.C. Alice in Wonderland.D. The Big Friendly Giant.(3)Which of the following best describes Whizzfizzing Festival?A. Varies.B. Global.C. Boring.D. Ordinary.(4)What type of writing is this text?A. An exhibition guide.B. An art show review.C. An announcement.D. An official report.【答案】(1)A(2)B(3)A(4)C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文,介绍了Whizzfizzing Festival节日的一些有关情况和主要活动。
最新高三英语阅读理解(时文广告)试题(有答案和解析)含解析一、高中英语阅读理解时文广告类1.阅读理解"Museum of the World" Travel PlanHere's the travel plan for some of the more unusual museums on our "Museum of the World" tour. I'll send you the full itinerary (行程) next week. The Museum of Bad Art (MOBA) (Boston USA) shows what it describes as "art too bad to be ignored". The museum hopes to bring the worst of art to the widest possible audience. As part of the visit, we'll be shown some truly awful portraits, landscapes and sculptures.The Devil's Rope Museum (in Mclean, Texas) and The Kansas Barbed Wire Museum (in Lacrosse, Kansas) both claim to have the best barbed (有刺的) wire collections, telling the story of the wire's role in the development of America. We'll be visiting both of these.The Washington Banana Museum (Auburn, Washington, USA) contains 4,000 objects related to the history of what the museum describes as "the world's most perfect fruit." During a guided tour around the museum, we'll learn all sorts of interesting things, such as the fact that bananas were introduced to the USA in 1878 in the same exhibition as Alexander Graham Bell's telephone, and that banana is now the US's number-one selling fruit.The Hair Museum (Avanos, Turkey) is located in a cave in Cappadocia, in Central Anatolia. It contains 16,000 samples of people's hair. You'll be offered a chance to add your own hair to the collection. Later in the year, the museum manager selects 10 donors to attend a pottery workshop.The Hair Museum(Avanos, Turkey)is located in a cave in Cappadocia, in Central Anatolia. It contains 16,000 samples of people's hair. You'll be offered a chance to add your own hair to theA.They are all located in the USAB.They accept exhibits donated by visitors.C.They exhibit the things with a long history.D.They show some odd things around the world.(2)What does The Museum of Bad Art (MOBA) show?plete collections of barbed wire.B.A large number of samples of people's hair.C.Some really terrible but noticeable art works.D.Some beautiful portraits drawn by famous people.(3)Why was Alexander Graham Bell's telephone mentioned in paragraph 4?A.To explain the origin of bananas.B.To arouse visitors' interest in the museum.C.To emphasize the importance of the exhibition.D.To compare the value of bananas and telephones.【答案】(1)D(2)C(3)B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文,介绍了以世界各地的著名博物馆为看点的旅行路线,以及各博物馆的特色。
时文阅读:元宵节(中英双语)The Lantern Festival一、元宵节简介The Lantern Festival is the last day of the Chinese New Year celebration. This day is for the last moment for setting off fireworks, the last excuse for eating a big feast and the last chance for family getting together before the Near Year celebrations are over. The Lantern Festival is also a traditional time of celebration for foreigners who live in China.元宵节是中国新年庆祝活动的最后一天。
这一天是燃放烟花的最后一刻,是吃大餐的最后借口,也是近一年庆祝活动结束前家人团聚的最后机会。
元宵节也是居住在中国的外国人庆祝的传统节日。
The Lantern Festival, the 15th of the first month of the lunar calendar, is the first full moon of the year. Celebrations and traditions on this day date back to the Western Han Dynasty.元宵节,农历正月十五,是一年中的第一个满月。
这一天的庆祝活动和传统可以追溯到西汉时期。
Traditions for this festival: as the name indicates, hanging and looking at lanterns is the main tradition. Lanterns of various shapes and sizes are displayed on trees, or along river banks.这个节日的传统,顾名思义,挂灯笼和看灯笼是主要的传统。
word 1 / 9 某某省六合高级中学高三时文阅读〔四〕 1 I HAVE been using the Internet since I was five years old, when my dad first sat me down in front of a puter and connected me to the World Wide Web. I've always felt like a master of the Internet world. AOL Instant Messaging, MSN, Gmail, Facebook, Myspace – I've got it all under control. I thought there was nothing more to it besides checking my and wasting my time, until I was introduced to electronic merce (e-merce): business on the Internet. Some online businesses are run from one-room home offices. Others have hundreds of employees spread across five different continents. Have you ever heard of Amazon., .? My friends often said they got cheap textbooks off Amazon., or had a good deal on Steve Madden boots (长靴) that were on sale at SteveMadden.. Unfortunately for me, I continued my "e-merce-less" Web-surfing, unaware of all the deals I was missing out on. That is, of course, until my sister finally sold the idea to me. "Why are all these packages arriving in the mail for you, Katy?" I asked her one day. Strange envelopes (封袋) had been put on our doorstep for weeks now, each one always addressed to my sister; and we all know little sisters should never be getting more mail than their older siblings (兄弟姐妹)! "Oh, it's the stuff I ordered online!" she answered. I watched speechlessly as she opened item after item. There was no way our parents were letting her spend that much money – online or off! "How much did all of this cost?" "Oh, only about $15 in all!" She said excitedly. "Everything on eBay is on sale! It's way better than going to the mall." I felt as if my entire life, there had been a store right in my backyard that I had never walked into! That week, I ordered a used Spanish textbook for my summer course online for 10 percent of the publishing price. A few days later, I bought an iPod protector and a book or two via the wonderful eBay.. 1. From the first two paragraphs we can conclude that the author ______. A. had no experience using puter B. thought surfing the Internet was a waste of time C. only used the Internet to check D. had no idea of what e-merce is 2. The writer didn’t find out about e-merce until ______. A. she stopped web-surfing B. she visited a store in her backyard C. her friends told her about the online deals they made D. her sister explained the packages she got by mail 3. We can infer from the last paragraph that the author ______. A. has begun to enjoy online shopping B. loves the big store in her backyard C. feels she is a true master of the Internet D. never enjoyed shopping that much 2 WHEN their parents were children, they imagined a future standing in front of a class of pupils or doing the rounds (巡诊) as a doctor. But today’s British teenagers, a survey suggests, seem to have set their sights only on being the next Leona Lewis or Wayne Rooney. Researchers questioned 3,000 teenagers about their ambitions and also asked parents about word 2 / 9 their youthful career hopes. According to the survey, youngsters dream of a celebrity (明星) lifestyle, perhaps after finding fame through shows such as the X Factor, and of being actors or sports stars. Copying the likes of Rooney and David Beckham was the top career ambition of today’s teenagers, cited (说到) by 12 percent. Almost as many, 11 percent, wanted to be pop stars, and the same proportion (比例) dreamed of being actors. The success of celebrity chefs such as Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay is likely to explain why being a chef is now the dream of 5 percent, a career ambition which did not figure in the list of 25 years ago. A quarter of a century back teaching was the top career choice, cited by 15 percent. These days the job is chosen by only 4 percent. Of the traditional professions (职业), only law has risen in popularity. The survey also suggests that more girls dream of being doctors and boys want careers as astronauts (宇航员) or firefighters. Child psychologist (心理学家) Laverne Antrobus said the findings reflect today's celebrity culture and warned children against unrealistic dreams. “Children see footballers, pop stars and actors on TV and their lives look exciting, glamorous (光鲜的) and fun,〞 she said. “It is hard for them to realize that they are the end product of a lot of ingredients including talent, determination and years of hard work. Wayne Rooney is not on the pitch (球场) by chance.〞 As Antrobus pointed out, there is absolutely nothing wrong with children having big dreams, but “these have to be based on reality,〞 she said. UK career ambitions of two generations Today % citing 1 sports star 12 2 pop star 11 3 actor 11 4 astronaut 9 5 lawyer 9 6 emergency 7 services worker 7 medicine 6 8 chef 5 9 teacher 4 10 vet 3 25 years ago % citing 1 teacher 15 2 banking/ finance 9 3 medicine 7 4 scientist 6 5 vet 6 6 lawyer 6 7 sports star 5
英语时文阅读参考答案一、阅读理解题1. 根据文章内容,以下哪项是作者的主要观点?A. 英语学习对个人职业发展至关重要。
B. 英语是全球通用语言,应该被广泛学习。
C. 学习英语可以提高个人的跨文化交流能力。
D. 英语教育应该注重实用性和应用性。
答案:C2. 文章中提到了哪些因素可以促进英语学习?A. 个人兴趣和学习动力。
B. 良好的语言环境和实践机会。
C. 系统的教育体系和教学方法。
D. 所有上述因素。
答案:D3. 作者认为哪种学习方式对提高英语水平最有效?A. 通过阅读英文原著来学习。
B. 通过观看英语电影和电视节目来学习。
C. 通过与母语为英语的人交流来学习。
D. 通过参加英语角或语言交换活动来学习。
答案:C4. 文章中提到的“沉浸式学习法”是指什么?A. 完全用英语进行思考和交流。
B. 在英语环境中学习英语。
C. 通过学习英语文化来提高语言水平。
D. 通过背诵英语单词和短语来学习。
答案:B5. 根据文章,以下哪项不是提高英语听力的方法?A. 经常听英语广播和新闻。
B. 观看英语电影和电视节目。
C. 阅读英语书籍和报纸。
D. 参加英语听力训练课程。
答案:C二、完形填空题6. The best title for the passage could be "The Importance of _______ in Learning English."A. PracticeB. GrammarC. VocabularyD. Pronunciation答案:A7. The author suggests that _______ is the key to mastering English.A. listeningB. speakingC. writingD. reading答案:B8. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a benefit of learning English?A. Better job opportunities.B. Access to a wider range of information.C. The ability to travel without a guide.D. The ability to understand complex mathematical concepts.答案:D9. The word "immersion" in the context of the passage means_______.A. being surrounded by the English languageB. learning English in a classroom settingC. only learning English grammarD. memorizing English vocabulary lists答案:A10. The author believes that learning English can alsoimprove one's _______.A. cooking skillsB. cultural understandingC. mathematical abilitiesD. physical fitness答案:B三、词汇题11. The word "enhance" in the context of the passage isclosest in meaning to:A. increaseB. reduceC. maintainD. replace答案:A12. The term "fluency" refers to:A. the ability to speak a language easily and smoothlyB. the ability to understand complex sentencesC. the ability to write well in a languageD. the ability to read quickly答案:A13. In the passage, "comprehension" is related to:A. understandingB. speakingC. writingD. listening答案:A14. The word "articulate" is used to describe someone who can:A. speak quicklyB. speak clearly and effectivelyC. speak with a lot of gesturesD. speak with a strong accent答案:B15. The phrase "language barrier" in the passage implies:A. the difficulty of learning a new languageB. the challenge of communicating in a different languageC. the advantage of being bilingualD. the importance of learning multiple languages答案:B请注意,以上内容仅为示例,实际的英语时文阅读参考答案应根据具体文章内容和问题来制定。
新高考高三英语时文阅读专练(含答案解析)AThe world is warming swiftly. The last decade (2010-2019) was the hottest ever recorded, while Europe saw its hottest year in 2019, according to Climate Change Service. This has made a difference to Earth’s regional ecosystems, not least of all, on its usually-frozen poles. In 2019, the sea ice cap in the Arctic shrank to 1.6 million square miles, down from 2.44 million square miles in 2010—with no sign that it will rebound, says NASA’s Earth Observatory. This has changed weather patterns and sea levels, and it has had devastating(毁灭性的)effects on wildlife, including polar bears.Polar bears rely on sea ice in order to raise their babies and hunt their food—mostly ring seals. Without it, and trapped on land, they’re going hungry and their numbers are falling off. As National Geographic reported in 2015, they’re getting “creative” to stay alive. One strategy noticed by a team of researchers in Svalbard, Norway was that bears managed to trap a species of dolphin they don’t usually eat, which swam into their habitat, ate some of it, then buried the rest in snow to eat later—a behavior these animals don’t normally exhibi t.Polar bears in the western Hudson Bay have been eating another alternate and highly unusual food source——snow geese eggs. While this may be a most welcome snack alternative in the absence of ring seals, it cannot maintain the bears long term.As is known to all, there is no doubt that polar bears are in great danger. Because the world is warming faster than their ability to keep pace. Additionally, every physical feature of a polar bear—from ice-gripping claws to thick warm coats—is designed for a life of extremely cold. And that white fur? In a non-white world, it stops acting as camouflage(伪装). Unfortunately, in a world without ice, polar bears will most likely cease to exist.1.Why do the polar bears have to eat dolphins instead of ring seals?A.Because polar bears’ babies like dolphins best.B.Because dolphins are more delicious than ring seals.C.Because dolphins usually swim into their habitat.D.Because the weather pattern has changed and sea level has risen.2.According to the passage, what plays an important role in Arctic for polar bears?A.Physical featureB. White furC. Ice-grippingD. Ring seals.1.Where is the passage probably taken from?A.A fiction bookB. An ad websiteC. A science magazineD. A travel guide【答案】1~3 DAC【解析】本文为说明文,说明了全球变暖导致了北极的冰盖减少与海平面上升,北极熊面临的困境。
高三英语阅读理解(时文广告)真题汇编(含答案)一、高中英语阅读理解时文广告类1.阅读理解The movie theater is a fantasy land that takes the dreams of anyone. It attracts groups of different tastes. There are certain characteristics that distinguish these people from one another. And the characteristics also help guide directors towards what is going to be the next big cinematic presentation.The RegularsThey are basically amateur movie critics themselves due to the amount of movies they watch. They do not decide more between movies and can generally see two or even three in one sitting. So older people are the regulars due to their plenty of free time they have.The Young ParentsChildren's movies are their entertainment of choice, and they tend to choose light-hearted humor over everything. Usually friendly, this group are great at socializing. As for the movie category for children, directors trust this group as they know what is wanted and expected in the types of movies.The CoupleThey are quick to get into the cinema and usually buy what is required by the female partner. What is usually a similar theme in their movies is at least a hinting at a love story of some sort. These groups are excellent test subjects for the production of Nicholas Sparks type movies as they feel like their love story is the next big production and thus directors are drawn towards them.The Noisy TeensThese types can interrupt a movie countless times. Though they may buy tons of food, they seem somehow not to send the food into their mouths and employees find much food is left on the floor as if a food fight went on during the film. Action and adventure movies come out usually for this crowd because the plot and fast-paced nature of the film usually keep the teens at bay for that time period.(1)The text would most benefit ________.A.film loversB.movie directorsC.theater visitorsD.cinema bosses(2)What do we learn about the Couple?A.They are required to get into the cinema soon.B.Both of them enjoy movies of different themes.C.The female partner often decides what they see.D.They like to judge the quality of the love-story films.(3)Which group will probably pay little attention to the subject of the movie?A.The Regulars.B.The Young Parents.C.The Couple.D.The Rowdy Teens.(4)What kind of movies most likely attracts the teens?A.Light-hearted humor movies.B.Nicholas Sparks type movies.C.Exciting movies about the war.D.Romantic love-story movies.(5)What's the text mainly about?A.Analysis of movie theater goers.B.Movies for people with different tastes.C.Approaches to attracting audiences.D.The recipe to pick a popular movie.【答案】(1)B(2)C(3)A(4)C(5)A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文,分析了四类电影观众的特征。
专题05中国迈入智能网驾驶新时代【原文·外刊阅读】China's intelligent connected driving industry enters new stage with faster pace(文章来源:Global Times)China's intelligent connected vehicle industry,which strives to integrate vehicles with road andcloud computing, has moved to a new stage featuringrapid technological and ecological development,instead of a small-scale testing stage, according towhite paper released by the National InnovationCenter of Intelligent and Connected Vehicles (CICV).It added that a technology roadmap for top-level design is needed at the seventh World Intelligence Congress (WIC) held in north China's Tianjin Municipality from Thursday to Saturday.China is promoting the commercial application of its intelligent connected vehicles. Till now, the country has built seven pilot zones of the Internet of vehicles, 16 pilot cities for coordinated development of smart city infrastructure and smart connected vehicles, and 17 national-level demonstration base to test intelligent connected cars.Miao Changxing, an official from the Ministry of Industry and Information, said on Tuesday in Beijing that over 2,000 road test and demonstration application licenses have been issued and 10,000 kilometers road opened to test driverless vehicles.New output value of the intelligent connected vehicle industry will reach 1.06 trillion yuan (about $151 billion) by 2025, and 2.8 trillion yuan (about $398.5 billion) by 2030, said Zheng Jihu, director of the CICV.Zheng added that developing the industry takes a very complicated process, which requires the integrated and coordinated advance of vehicles, roadside infrastructure, cloud control platforms, telecommunication networks, maps for high-precision positioning and security protection systems.China is leading the world in telecommunications and new energy vehicles, and the application in the intelligent connected vehicle industry will boost the development of vehicle, transport, communication and cloud computing, said Zheng.Autonomous driving in ChinaBloomberg anticipated in April that Elon Musk wants to test its full self-driving technology in China, as the country's artificial intelligence-powered autonomous-vehicle market is "showing serious promise."Accelerating the large-scale application of Level 4 autonomous driving – with Level 6 the highest – will be important in leading the development of the automobile industry and build a new competitive advantage of the country, according to a report issued by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology during the WIC.However, there are still many challenges autonomous driving have to overcome. The report urged to provide safety guarantees for automatic driving and integrate it into transportation system;It added that the use of unmanned driving should be expanded, and a commercial closed loop of research and development, testing and operation created, it said.In addition, it advocated that policies and regulations be iterated and innovated to get autonomous driving protected by the law, and a positive and inclusive social environment built to accelerate commercial operation of autonomous driving service.【原创·语法填空】China is promoting the commercial 1 (apply) of intelligent connected vehicles. As of now, the country 2 (establish) 7 pilot areas for the Internet of Vehicles, 16 pilot cities for the coordinated3 (develop) of smart city infrastructure and intelligent connected vehicles, and 17 national level intelligent connected vehicle test and demonstration bases. Bloomberg predicted in April4 Elon Musk would like to test its fully automated driving technology in China, because China's artificial intelligence driven autonomous vehicle market "shows great prospects".According to a report 5 (release) by the China Institute of Information and Communication Technology during the WIC period, accelerating the large-scale application of Level 4 autonomous driving, with Level 6 being the highest, 6 (be) of great significance in leading the development of the automotive industry and establishing new national competitive advantages. 7 , there are still many challenges toovercome for autonomous driving. The report urges providing safety guarantees for autonomous driving and integrating it 8 the transportation system; It added that the use of unmanned driving should be expanded and a commercial closed-loop for research and development, testing, and operation should be established. In addition, 9 advocates for iterative and innovative policies and regulations to ensure legal protection for autonomous driving and establish 10 positive and inclusive social environment to accelerate the commercial operation of autonomous driving services.【答案】1. application2. has established3. development4. that5. released6. will be7. However8. into9. it 10. a【原创·阅读理解】1. What is the main meaning of the sixth paragraph?A. High precision positioning is extremely important.B. The promotion of new energy vehicles is very smooth.C. The development of the intelligent connected vehicle industry is complex.D. The application of fully autonomous driving technology is challenging.【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。
'Dream factory' for online celebrities
chinadaily.com.cn | 2016-12-06 14:13
The year 2016 has seen the takeoff of the online streaming industry in the country. The
word "online celebrity" has gone viral overnight and people are awed at the huge amount of fans
and money these new stars are generating.A good online anchor has 50,000 to 100,000 fans and
can earn up to 100,000 yuan ($14,560) per month. For some top-notch anchors, an annual
income of nearly 10 million yuan is not out of reach.Such high salaries have attracted a number
of young, good-looking girls to join the rank, spurring the birth of online celebrity "factories".
Meanwhile, the regulator has stepped in, requiring business licenses for online broadcasting.
Therefore, some large online streaming companies or model agencies have started to build their
own team of online celebrities. To continue with live webcasting, the previously self-employed
online celebrities have also started to sign contracts with companies with licenses.
At a "factory" for online celebrities in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei province, 40 girls have
signed up for training. Most of them are new comers to the live streaming industry. They used to
be students, designers, or models.
Ⅰ
vocabulary
1takeoff 2.the online streaming industry 3.online celebrity
4.go viral 5.overnight 6.be awed at
7.generate 8.anchor 9.top-notch
10.out of reach 11.rank 12.spur the birth of
13.regulator 14.step in 15.business license
16.live webcasting 17.previously 18.sign contracts with
19.sign up for 20.new comers 21.designer
Ⅱ what do you think of these online celebrities?
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