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1、1. Ford Abandons Electric Vehicles1).What have the Ford motor company, General Motors and Honda done concerning electric cars? They have given up producing electric cars.2).According to Tim Holmes of Ford Europe, battery-powered cars Will not be the main transportation vehicles in the future. 3).Whi

2、ch auto manufacturers are still producing electric vehicles? Toyota and Nissan.4).According to the eighth paragraph, hybrid cars run more miles than petrol driven cars.5).Which of the following is true about the hope of car manufacturers according to the last paragraph? The legislation will allow mo

3、re low-emission to produced.3. Citizen Scientists1.Ecologists turn to non-scientist citizens for help because they need them to collect data of the life cycle of living things.2.What are citizen scientists asked to do? To send their research observations to a professional database.3.In All thats nee

4、ded to become one . (paragraph2), what does the word one stands for? a citizen scientist.4.What is NOT true of Project BudBurst? Only experts can participate in it.5.What is the final purpose of Project BudBurst? To investigate how plants and animals will respond as the climate changes.4. Motoring T

5、echnology1.What are researchers interested in doing as the road accidents worldwide increase to a shocking rate? They focus their research on safety and new fuels.2.According to the second paragraph, most road accidents happen because drivers make mistakes.3.Which of the safety developments is NOT m

6、entioned in the passage? Windscreens that can help drivers to improve their vision.4.What is NOT the purpose of innovations that use satellite tracking and remote communications? To call for help when the car gets jammed in the traffic.5.What is true of robotic drivers? It will take some time before

7、 robotic drivers can be put to practical use.5. Late-night Drinking1.The author mentions “pick-me-up” to indicate that coffee is a stimulant.2.Which of the following tells us how caffeine affects sleep? Caffeine halves the bodys levels of sleep hormone.3.What does paragraph 3 mainly discuss? Differe

8、nt effects of caffeinated coffee and decaf on sleep.4.What does the experiment mentioned in paragraph 4 prove? Caffeine drinkers produce less sleep hormone.5.The author of this passage probably agrees that. we should not drink coffee after supper.7Sugar Power for Cell Phones1.According to the first

9、paragraph, when can we share our sweet drinks with our cell phones? When the technology of a new type of fuel cell is suitable for mass production.2.What trouble did Minteer and Klotz Bach have in their research? They had trouble keeping enzymes in fuel cells active.3.According to Paragraph 5, elect

10、rons are released When the enzyme oxidizes the glucose from a sugary liquid that goes through a pocket.4.What is exciting about the new fuel cells? Their limited power generation capacity is a good beginning.5.According to the last paragraph, what is NOT true of the new fuel cells? It will take some

11、 time before the new fuel cells can be used in popular products.8. Eiffel Is an Eyeful1.Why does the author think the Eiffel Tower is transformed into symbol of a world of the move? Tourists of all nationalities come to scribble on the cold iron of the tower.2.What seems strange to the author? Visit

12、ors prefer wasting time scribbling to enjoying the view.3.Which statements is NOT true of Hugues Richard? He climbed 747 steps up the tower in 19 minutes and 4 seconds.4.What did the builder use the Eiffel Tower for? Conducting research in various fields.5.Which of the following is nearest in meanin

13、g to “(The Eiffel Tower is like) a blank canvas for visitors to make of it what they will”? Visitors can imagine freely what the tower represents.9.Egypt Felled by Famine1)Why does the author mention “pyramid builders”? Because even they were unable to rescue their civilization.2)Which of the follow

14、ing factors was ultimately responsible for the fall of the civilization of ancient Egypt? Change of climate.3. Which of the following statements is true? The White Nile and the Blue Nile are branches of the River Nile.4.According to Krom, Egypts Old Kingdom fell immediately after a period of drought

15、.5.The word “devastating” in the last paragraph could be best replaced by damaging”.10. Young Female Chimps Outlearn Their Brothers1.Why do young female chimps learn faster than young male chimps at fishing for termites? Because young female chimps begin to study their mothers earlier.2.What are the

16、 tools with which chimps fish for termites. Vegetation.3.Which of the following is true about chimps fishing for termites according to paragraph 6? Females could get out more termites with every dip.4.How did the researchers explain the fact that boy chimps spent more time on playing? It will make t

17、hem good fighters and hunters in the future.5.According to the last paragraph, which of the following is NOT true? Adult chimps hunt monkeys while young chimps fish for termites.11. The Net Cost of Making a Name for Yourself1.The domain name “.edu” is operated by the company Nerwork Solutions.2.The

18、.firm, .shop, .web, .arts, .rec, .info and .nom domains are NOT run by the US government.3.Global Names of Singapore is a registrar.4.How can a company successfully register a name with the Internet? It must pay up to $10, 000 or a nonrefundable deposit.5.What is the meaning of the phrases “net cost

19、” in the title? The registration fee for a domain name on the Internet.12. Florida Hit by Cold Air Mass1.Which of the following statements is not meant in the first two paragraphs? The temperature in the United States except the South dropped below the freezing mark.2.According to the second paragra

20、ph, in which area (s) did the temperature fall below zero? Parts of interior South Florida.3.Kings statement that “We brought shorts, T-shirt, and I had to go out and buy another coat,” shows that He was caught by the sudden cold.4.Governor Jeb issue the emergency order because he Wanted to encourag

21、e trucks to transport as much fruit to market as possible.5.Which statement is NOT true according to the last paragraph? Florida Citrus Mutual sprayed trees with sprinklers for citrus growers.13Invisibility Ring1.Harry Potter is mentioned in the passage, because scientists Try to invent a device sim

22、ilar in idea to the invisible cloak he uses.2.What is true of microwaves? Their wavelengths are longer than those of visible light.3.What is NOT true of the invisibility device? Microwaves bounce off it when they strike it.4.What does the word coaster mean in the passage? A disk or plate placed unde

23、r a drinking glass to protect a table top.5.Harry Potters invisibility cloak doesnt have any real competition yet, because The cloaking device works only for microwaves.14Japanese Car Keeps Watch for Drunk Drivers1.Which of the following statements is NOT true of the Japanese concept car? It has sen

24、sors locked up in the ignition system.2.What has Volvo devel6pedq A breathalyzer attached to a cars seat belt.3.What is the function of the camera mentioned in Paragraph 4? It monitors the drivers eyes to see if he needs a rest.4.According to Doi, Nissan aims to improve the detection technology to r

25、educe the fatality rate.5.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in Paragraph 6? The ear will automatically keep to its lane.15. Winged Robot Learns to Fly1.Which of the following is NOT true of what is mentioned about the winged robot in the second paragraph? The two professors of CUT programmed t

26、he data on how the robot flapped its wings.2.How did the robot behave at the beginning of the test? It twitched but gradually gained height.3.Which of the following is nearest to Peter Bentleys view on the winged robot? The winged robot could never really fly.4.What measured how much lift the robot

27、produced? A movement detector.5.What does “the process” appearing in the last paragraph refer to? All the above.16. Japanese Drilling into Core of Earth1.According to the passage. Mount Unzen erupted in 1991.2.According to the passage, the study of the Mount Unzen volcano may benefit Japan in all th

28、e following aspects EXCEPT predicting volcano eruptions.3.Why is this research project so important to Japan? Because Japan has many living volcanoes.4.The drilling site on Mount Unzen is about half way up the mountain.5.The title of this passage Japanese Drilling into Core of Earth actually means t

29、hat they drill a hole into the core of a volcano.17A Sunshade for the Planet1.According to the first two paragraphs, the author thinks that despite the difficulty, scientists have some options to prevent global warming.2.Scientists resist talking about their options because they dont want people to

30、think the problem has been solved.3.What does Stephen Schneider say about a heroin addict and methadone? Methadone is an effective way to treat a hard heroin addict.4.What is Stephen Schneiders idea of preventing global warming? To apply sunscreen to the Earth.5.What is NOT true of the effectiveness

31、 of sunscreen, according to the last paragraph? It decreases greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.18Thirst for Oil1. we will need to cure our addiction to oil. Why does the author say so? Oil supply is decreasing.2.Which of the following statements is NOT meant by the author, according to the second p

32、aragraph? Coal is the most environmentally unfriendly fuel next to oil.3.Which country is the biggest consumer of petroleum? The United States.4.What do experts say about the earths fuel reserves? There will soon be an energy crisis,5.What is NOT the result of consuming fossil fuels according to the

33、 last paragraph? The sea level will go up.19.Prolonging Human Life1. The writer believes that the population explosion results from a decrease in death rates2. It can be inferred from the passage that in hunting and gathering cultures infants could be left dead in times of starvation.3. According to

34、 the passage, which of the following statements about retired people in the United States is true? Many of them have a very hard life.4. In Paragraph 3, the phrase “this need” refers to the need to take care of sick and weak people.5. Which of the following best describes the writers attitude toward

35、 most of the nursing homes, and convalescent hospitals? Critical.20Explorer of the Extreme Deep1.What is Alvin? A submersible.2.Which of the following statements is NOT a fact about Alvin? It can carry explorers as deep as 6,500 meters.3. a world that is still full of mysteries refers to The ocean.

36、4.In what aspects are the new HOV and :Alvin similar? Shape.5.In what aspects are the new HOV and Alvin different? Both A and B.21.Plant Gas 1.What was scientists understanding of methane? It was produced in oxygen-free environments.2.To test whether plants are a source of methane, the scientists cr

37、eated An environment with the same concentration of oxygen as the Earth has.3.Which statement is true of the methane emissions of plants in the experiment! The higher the temperature, the greater the amount of methane emissions.4.which of the following about methane is Not mentioned in the passage?

38、Microbes in plants produce methane.5.What is the beneficial point of some microbes consuming plant-produced methane? Less methane reaches the atmosphere.22. Snowflakes1.What does Professor Libbrecht believe to be true? No two snowflakes are exactly the same in shape.2.What do the simplest snow cryst

39、als look like? They are six-sided.3.What are the factors that affect the shape and growth rate of a snow crystal? Humidity and temperature.4.It can be felt from the description in the 2nd paragraph that the author Admires the beauty of the snowflakes.5.Libbrecht is not able to Create snowflakes that

40、 are exactly alike.23. Powering a City? Its a Breeze1.What are the symbols of Netherlands according to the first paragraph? Wooden shoes and wooden windmills.2.Which statement is best describes the urban turbine mentioned in the second paragraph? It is a high-tech machine designed to generate energy

41、 for urban people.3.The smallest models of an urban turbine can be carried up to the rooftop without a crane.4.Netherlands leads in the urban turbine technology because The Netherlands is a small country with a large population.5.According to the last paragraph, what are the advantages of wind power

42、 technology? It can be installed in ones backyard.24. Underground Coal Fires - a Looming Catastrophe1.According to the first paragraph, one of the warnings given by the scientists is that poisonous elements released by the underground fires can pollute water sources.2.According to the third paragrap

43、h, what will happen when the underground heat does not disappear? Coal heats up on its own and catches fire and burns.3.What did Stracher analyze in his article published in the International Journal of Coal Ecology? Coal fires can have an impact on the environment.4.Which of the following statement

44、s about Paul Van Dijk is NOT true? He has detected and monitored underground fires in Netherlands.5.According to the fifth paragraph, what is the suggested method to control underground fires? Cutting off the oxygen supply.25. Eat to Live1.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true

45、? We have to begin dieting from childhood.2.Why does the author mention an elderly mouse in paragraph 2? To illustrate the effect of meager food on mice.3.What can be inferred about completely normally fed mice mentioned in the passage? They are more likely to suffer from inflammation.4.According to

46、 the author, which of the following most interested the researchers? The mice that started dieting in old age.5.According to the last two paragraphs, Spindler believes that Dieting is not a go0d method to give us health and a long life.26Male and Female Pilots Cause Accidents Differently1.What is th

47、e research at Johns Hopkins University about? Gender difference in relation to types of aircraft crashes.2.Which of the statements is NOT true according to the second paragraph? Only mature pilots are studied to determine the gender differences in the reasons for aircraft crash.3.How did the researc

48、hers carry out their study? They studied the findings of several previous research projects.4.What is the most common circumstance of crash with female pilots? Loss of control on landing or takeoff and stalling.5.In the comparison of female and male pilots. male pilots are found to make more errors

49、in decision-making.27Driven to Distraction1.Which statement is true of the description in the first two paragraphs? Coyne is not really driving so it is impossible for him to have hit the woman.2.What do researchers want to find out, according to the third and fourth paragraphs? All of the above.3.W

50、hat are the preliminary results given in the fifth paragraph? In challenging driving situations, drivers do not have any additional mental energy to deal with something else.4.The sixth paragraph mainly state that the researchers. Want to determine the best ways of giving navigational information sy

51、stem.5.What kind of directions do men and women prefer? Men prefer more general directions and women prefer route direction.28.Sleep Lets Brain File Memories1.Which of the following statements is nearest in meaning to the sentence “To sleep. Perchance to file?”? Does brain arrange memories in useful

52、 order during sleep?2.What is the result of the experiment with rats and mice carried out at Rutgers University? Somatosensory neocortex and hippocampus work together tin memory consolidation.3.What is the relation of memory to glucose tolerance, as is indicated by a research mentioned in paragraph

53、4? The poorer the memory, the poorer glucose tolerance.4.In what way is memory related to hippocampus shrinkage? The more hippocampus shrinks, the poorer ones memory.5.According to the last paragraph, what is the ultimate reason for going to the gym? To control glucose levels.29.Food Fright1.Paragra

54、phs 1, 2 & 3 tries to give the idea that GM foods may bring about great benefits to humans.2.Why is the case of the pollen-sprayed milkweed cited in Paragraph 6? It is cited to show GM foods also have a dark side.3.What happens to those insects when not killed by the spray of insecticide? They may h

55、ave a higher ability to adapt to the environment.4.Which of the following statements concerning banning GM foods is true according to the passage? The United States has not banned GM foods.5.What is the writers attitude to GM foods? We cannot tell from the passage.30.Digital Realm1.The techniques of

56、 voice recognition are in is initial stage of development.2.According to the second paragraph, when we reach the stage of artificial intelligence, machines can be out agents as they understand our thoughts.3.Whats the best description of Gordon Moores law as mentioned in the third paragraph? It moti

57、vates the development of the digital world.4.What can people do in a future scene as described in the fourth paragraph? All of the above.5.Which of the following statements is true of a personalized market? In a personalized market, products are tailored to each consumer.31.Hurricane Katrina1.What is the eye of a hurricane? A calm central region of low pressure between 12 to 60 miles in diameter.2.W