With the Tesla Roadster and other plugin (插入式) electric vehicles hitting the ro
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With the Tesla Roadster and other plugin (插入式) electric vehicles hitting the road，demand is growing for accessible refueling points to recharge(充电) them. Carbon Day Automotive, a Chicagobased company，has now demonstrated（演示）a solarpowered recharging point, known as the Solar PlugIn Station，which lets motorists easily charge their cars using electricity that has been produced without any environmental damage.
The Solar PlugIn Station has gone on show in Chicago as part of the city’s bid（竞标）to host the 2016 Olympic Games. According to Carbon Day Automotive，the Solar PlugIn Station on show in Chicago is part of the vital infrastructure(基础设施) required for electric vehicles in Chicago and was the focus of a recent visit by the International Olympic Committee.
These solarpowered electricity points will be used daily to fuel the city’s electric vehicles with power from the sun. By producing the electricity from pollutionfree solar cell, the CO2 emissions are reduced to zero.
“Solar energy and electric vehicles are a partnership that is one more step to reducing our dependence on foreign oil,” says Richard Lowenthal, CEO of Coulomb Technologies.Coulomb Technologies recently developed the components (部件) required for individual recharging stations，marketed as ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations.Carbon Day Automotive is the Midwest distributor for the ChargePoint stations. The Solar PlugIn Station consists of giant solar panels (电池板) that shade the tiny ChargePoint Networked Charging Station.The solar panel is connected to an underground battery pack，ready for everyday refueling.
“Without these stations it would be like driving around in a traditional car without the availability of gas stations，” says Scott Emalfarb，CEO at Carbon Day.“The day of true plugin electric vehicles will be here sooner than most people realize and the world needs to be ready to accommodate（为……提供场地）them.”
小题1:The Solar PlugIn Station is used as part of the bid to host the Olympics mainly because ________.| A．it’s environmentally friendly | | B．it makes up for the lack of electricity | | C．it’s a new idea and attracts people’s attention | | D．it brings convenience to electric vehicle users |
小题2:We can learn from the passage that ________.| A．to recharge the electric vehicles takes a long time | | B．the Solar PlugIn Station will come into use in 2016 | | C．the Solar PlugIn Station has gone on show internationally | | D．Chicago is promoting the use of electric vehicles |
小题3:According to the passage，how many of the following statements are TRUE?
a. Tesla Roadster is a kind of plugin electric vehicle.
b. The Solar PlugIn Station uses solar power to charge all of the cars.
c. Chicago is a city，which is rich in oil.
d. The Solar PlugIn Station consists of underground battery packs.
e. Scott Emalfarb is optimistic about the future of plugin electric vehicles.小题4:The passage implies that when the Solar PlugIn Station becomes popular，________.| A．more visitors will come to Chicago | | B．the citizens of Chicago will be able to go to work faster | | C．more space for electric vehicles will be needed | | D．the cost of electric vehicles will be lower than traditional cars |
小题5:What would be the best title for the passage?| A．Chicago Will Soon Be Full of Electric Vehicles | | B．Chicago Calls on People to Buy Electric Vehicles | | C．Chicago Fights for Its Bid to Host the 2016 Olympics | | D．Chicago Shows Its Solarpowered Recharging Stations |
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小题1:A
小题2:D
小题3:B
小题4:C
小题5:D |
解析
试题分析：可知本文主要关于芝加哥市展示了新型的使用太阳能的充电站系统，并在文章里介绍了这种新型的充电系统的运行原理等方面的知识。
小题1:A 推理题。根据第3段These solarpowered electricity points will be used daily to fuel the city’s electric vehicles with power from the sun. By producing the electricity from pollutionfree solar cell, the CO2 emissions are reduced to zero.可知这项技术最大的优点是环保节能，这样才让它成为申请奥运会的一个亮点。故A正确。
小题2:D 推理题。根据文章最后一段“The day of true plugin electric vehicles will be here sooner than most people realize and the world needs to be ready to accommodate（为……提供场地）them.”课在不久的未来就会出现很多这样的solarpowered electricity points，可以推断出芝加哥市会大力地推广这个新的环保节能的项目。故Ｄ正确。
小题3:B 细节题。根据第一句With the Tesla Roadster and other plugin (插入式) electric vehicles hitting the road可知a的说法是正确；根据第2行a solarpowered recharging point, known as the Solar PlugIn Station，which lets motorists easily charge their cars using electricity可知b项说法是正确的。根据文章最后一段“Without these stations it would be like driving around in a traditional car without the availability of gas stations，” says Scott Emalfarb，CEO at Carbon Day.“The day of true plugin electric vehicles will be here sooner than most people realize and the world needs to be ready to accommodate（为……提供场地）them.”可知Scott Emalfarb对于这种交通工具是很乐观的。故B正确。
小题4:C 推理题。根据文章最后一句The day of true plugin electric vehicles will be here sooner than most people realize and the world needs to be ready to accommodate（为……提供场地）them.”可知随着Solar PlugIn Station越来越受欢迎，那么我们要为电动的交通工具提供停车的地方。故C正确。
小题5:D 主旨大意题。根据文章主题段第一段Carbon Day Automotive, a Chicagobased company，has now demonstrated（演示）a solarpowered recharging point, known as the Solar PlugIn Station，which lets motorists easily charge their cars using electricity that has been produced without any environmental damage.可知本文主要关于芝加哥市展示了新型的使用太阳能的充电站系统，并在文章里介绍了这种新型的充电系统的运行原理等方面的知识。故D正确。 |
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If you do not use your arms or your legs for some time, they will become weak; and when you start using them again, they will slowly become strong again. knows this, but nobody would think of the fact.
Yet there are many people who to know that the memory works in the same way. When someone says that has a good memory, he means that he keeps his memory in practice exercising it very , either consciously or unconsciously. When someone else says that his memory is , he means that he does not give it enough to become strong. The position is exactly the same as that of people, one of exercises his arms and legs by playing ball, while the other in a chair or a car all day. If a friend of yours says that his arms are weak, we know that it is his own , But if he tells us that he has a poor memory, of us think that his parents are to blame, or that he is just , and few of us realize that it is just as it was his arms or legs that were weak. Not all of us can become very strong in body or very clever in mind, all of us can improve our strength and our memory by the same means that .
Have you ever that people who cannot read or write usually have memories than those who can? Why is this? Of course, because they cannot write down something in a little notebook or something else. They have to remember names, places, songs and stories; so their memory is always being exercised.
In a word, if you want to have a good memory, do practice things。
| 小题1: | | A．Everybody | B．Somebody | C．Nobody | D．Each one |
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| 小题2: | | A．proving | B．questioning | C．describing | D．indicating |
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| 小题5: | | A．always | B．nearly | C．really | D．almost |
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| 小题7: | | A．often | B．fast | C．quickly | D．soon |
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| 小题8: | | A．bad | B．useless | C．helpless | D．poor |
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| 小题9: | | A．time | B．chance | C．space | D．places |
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| 小题11: | | A．them | B．that | C．whom | D．which |
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| 小题12: | | A．lies | B．sits | C．hides | D．stands |
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| 小题13: | | A．business | B．interest | C．story | D．fault |
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| 小题14: | | A．few | B．some | C．many | D．several |
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| 小题15: | | A．unfortunate | B．unhappy | C．unthinkable | D．miserable |
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| 小题16: | | A．because | B．but | C．for | D．since |
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| 小题17: | | A．study | B．rest | C．play | D．work |
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| 小题18: | | A．noticed | B．thought | C．believed | D．realized |
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| 小题19: | | A．stranger | B．poorer | C．worse | D．better |
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| 小题20: | | A．remember | B．remembering. | C．to remember | D．remembered |
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Can dogs and cats live in peace in the same home? People who are thinking about adopting a dog as a friend for their cat are worried that they will fight. A recent research has found a new way for success. According to the study, if the cat is adopted before the dog, and if they are introduced when still young (less than 6 months for cats, a year for dogs), it is highly probable that the two pets will get along swimmingly. Twothirds of the homes interviewed reported a positive relationship between their cat and dog.
However, it wasn"t all sweetness and light. There was a reported coldness between the cat and dog in 25% of the homes, while attacking and fighting were observed in 10% of the homes. One reason for this is probably that some of their body signals are just opposite. For example, when a cat turns its head away it signals attack, while a dog doing the same signals admitting defeat.
In homes with cats and dogs living peacefully, researchers observed a surprising behaviour. They are learning how to talk each other"s language. It is a surprise that cats can learn how to talk “dog”, and dogs can learn how to talk “cat”.
What"s interesting is that both cats and dogs have appeared to develop their intelligence. They can learn to read each other"s body signals, suggesting that the two may have more in common than was previously thought. Once familiar with each other"s presence and body language, cats and dogs can play together, greet each other nose to nose, and enjoy sleeping together on the sofa. They can easily share the same water bowl and in some cases groom (梳理) each other.
The advantage of this research on cats and dogs may not only about pets — to people who don"t get along, including neighbors, colleagues at work, and even world superpowers. If cats and dogs can learn to get along, surely people have a good chance.
小题1:The underlined word “swimmingly” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .| A．early | B．sweetly | | C．quickly | D．suprisingly |
小题2:Some cats and dogs may fight when .| A．they are cold to each other | | B．they look away from each other | | C．they understand each other"s signals in a wrong way | | D．they are introduced at an early age |
小题3:What is found surprising about cats and dogs?| A．They eat and sleep together. | | B．They observe each other"s behaviors. | | C．They learn to speak each other"s language. | | D．They know something from each other"s voices. |
小题4:What can we human beings learn from cats and dogs?| A．We should learn to live in peace. | | B．We should know more about animals. | | C．We should live in peace with animals. | | D．We should learn more body languages. |
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[1] More than 40 million Americans move each year, but not always by choice. Whether you relocate because of a new job or school for you or your spouse, for a lower cost of living, or for better opportunities, adjusting to life in a new place can be scary and difficult--especially when you’re not in love with your new city. Here are some tips on how to make the most of your relocation and find happiness in your new home.
[2] Treat it as an adventure
Living in a new place is a great opportunity to experience new things and to grow as a person. So stay positive, and get out there and explore! Sample the local cuisine. Visit landmarks and museums. Try local activities that weren’t available or popular in your former city, such as skiing if you came from a beach town or surfing if you lived in the mountains. You may discover a talent or interest you never knew you had.
[3] Get involved
Attend local events that interest you. Visit the weekly farmer’s market or the neighborhood yard sale. Volunteer. Take a class. Join a sports league. All of these things will help you meet people and feel connected to your new town.
[4] Locate the necessities
Driving, riding, or walking around your new neighborhood is the best way to learn where everything is. So head out and take note of the nearest supermarket, pharmacy, post office, library, etc.
[5] Keep pieces of your old home
To keep from getting too homesick, subscribe to your former city magazine or newspaper. Display photos of or souvenirs from your favorite places in your old town. Hang decorations from your former home. Just don’t go overboard—hanging on to too much from your past will keep you from moving forward and really enjoying your new home.
[6] _________
It takes time to get to know a new place, so don’t expect to feel comfortable right away. Give yourself time to adjust. To help the process and to meet new people, find a support group near you at Just Moved.org.
小题1:What does the passage mainly talk about? (within 15 words.)
小题2:What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to? (within 7 words)
小题3:According to the passage, what can you do to learn where everything is?( within 5 words)
小题4:Fill the blank with proper words. (within 5 words)
小题5:If you are a new comer, where to find a support group near you based on this passage? (within 3 words)
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In the second half of each year, many powerful storms are born in the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean seas. Of these, only about a half a dozen generate (引起，导致) the strong, circling winds of 75 miles per hour or more that give them hurricane status, and several usually make their way to the coast. There they cause millions of dollars of damage, and bring death to large numbers of people.
The great storms that hit the coast start as innocent circling disturbances hundreds--- even thousands--- of miles out to sea. As they travel aimlessly over water warmed by the summer sun, they are carried westward by the trade winds. When conditions are just right, warm, moist air flows in at the bottom of such a disturbance, moves upward through it and comes out at the top. In the process, the moisture in this warm air produces rain, and with it the heat that is converted to energy in the form of strong winds. As the heat increases, the young hurricane begins to swirl in a counter-clockwise (逆时针方向) motion.
The average life of a hurricane is only about nine days, but it contains almost more power than we can imagine. The energy in the heat released by a hurricane’s rainfall in a single day would satisfy the entire electrical needs of the United States for more than six months.
Water, not wind, is the main source of death and destruction in a hurricane. A typical hurricane brings 6 to 12 inch downpours resulting in sudden floods. Worst of all is the powerful movement of the sea, the mountains of water moving toward the low-pressure hurricane center. The water level rises as much as 15 feet above normal as it moves toward shore.
小题1:When is an ordinary tropical storm called a hurricane?| A．When it begins in the Atlantic and Caribbean seas. | | B．When it hits he coastline. | | C．When it is more than 75 mils wide. | | D．When its winds reach 75 miles per hour. |
小题2:What is the worst thing about hurricane?| A．The destructive effects of water. | | B．The heat they release. | | C．That they last about nine days on the average. | | D．Their strong winds. |
小题3:The counter-clockwise swirling of the hurricane is brought about by .| A．the low-pressure area in the center of the storm | | B．the force of waves of water. | | C．the trade winds | | D．the increasing heat |
小题4:Apparently the word “downpour” in the fourth paragraph means .| A．heavy rainfall | | B．dangerous waves | | C．the progress of water to the hurricane center | | D．the increasing heat |
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The energy crisis has made people aware of how the careless use of the earth’s energy has brought the whole world to the edge of disaster. The over-development of motor transport, with its increase of more cars, more traveling, has contributed to the near-destruction of our cities and the pollution not only of local air but also of the earth’s atmosphere.
Our present situation is unlike natural disasters of the past. Worldwide energy use has brought us to a state where long-range planning is vital. What we need is not a continuation of our present serious state, which endangers the future of our country, our children, and our earth, but a movement forward in order to work rapidly and effectively on planetary problems.
This country has been failing back under the continuing exposures of loss of morality and the revelation(揭露) that lawbreaking has reached into the highest place in the land. There is a strong demand for morality to turn for the better and for some devotion that is vast enough and yet personal enough to enlist the devotion of all. In the past it has been only in a way in defense of their own country and their own benefits that people have been able to devote themselves wholeheartedly.
This is the first time that we have been asked to defend ourselves and what we hold dear in cooperation with all the other people of this planet, who share with us the same endangered air and the same endangered oceans. There is a common need to reassess our present course, to change that course and to employ new methods through which the world can survive. This is a priceless opportunity.
To grasp it, we need a widespread understanding of nature if the crisis we and the world are facing is no passing inconvenience, no byproduct of the ambitions of the oil-producing countries, no environmentalists’ only fears, no byproduct of any present system of government. What we face is the result of the invention of the last four hundred years. What we need is a transformed life style. This new life style can flow directly from science and technology, but its acceptance depends on a sincere devotion to finding a higher quality of life for the world’s children and future generation.
小题1:Which of the following has nearly destroyed our cities?| A．The loss of beliefs and ideas. | | B．More of law-breaking. | | C．Natural disasters in many areas. | | D．The rapid growth of motors. |
小题2:By comparing past problems with present ones, the author draws our attention to the .| A．seriousness of this crisis | | B．ineffectiveness of laws | | C．similarity of the past to the present | | D．hopelessness of the situation |
小题3:Which of the following is used as an example to show the loss of morality?| A．Disregard for law. | B．Lack of devotion. | | C．Lack of understanding. | D．Destruction of cities. |
小题4:The author wrote the passage in order to .| A．make a recommendation for a transformed life style | | B．limit ambitions of the people of the whole world | | C．demand devotion to nature and future generation | | D．encourage awareness of the decline of morality |
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