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13-14高三·甘肃张掖·课时练习
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1 . Talking plants might sound like characters in a fairy tale. But recent scientific studies have shown that plants communicate with each other and with other living things in a surprising number of ways. To understand them, scientists say, we just have to learn their language. Farmers are especially interested in what plants have to say.
“Plants are able to communicate with all sorts of organisms (有机体). They can communicate with giant bacteria, with other plants and with insects. They do this chemically,” said Cahill, an Ecology Professor of the University of Alberta in Canada.
Plant scientists are just beginning to understand this chemical “language”. Cahill says studies have shown, for example, that plants can evaluate (评估) conditions in their immediate environment and take appropriate actions. Plants have an ability, for example, to signal pain or discomfort caused by anything from temperature extremes to an insect attack. Jack Schultz, a professor of chemical ecology at the University of Missouri, says when a plant senses that it's being eaten, it cannot walk away from trouble; on the contrary, it will release a chemical vapor(蒸汽) that____other plants nearby.
“Their language is a chemical language, and it involves chemicals that move through the air that are easy to be changeable, and most of all are smells that we are familiar with,” Schultz explained.
“All plants responded to the attack by changing their chemistry to defend themselves,” Schultz recalled. “But we were quite surprised to find that nearby plants also changed their chemistry to defend themselves, even though they were not part of the experiment.”
Studies have also shown that plants under attack release pleasant chemicals. Those chemicals attract friendly insects that attack the pests eating the plant.
In the end, plants' ability to communicate their needs—and our ability to understand them—could help farmers reduce the use of poisonous chemicals, cut operating costs and limit damage to the environment.
1. The recent scientific studies have shown that plants can ______.
A.communicate with other living things in a chemical way
B.hardly react to any sudden change in temperature
C.use a very special chemica1 language which is familiar to us
D.respond to the attack by giving off poisonous chemicals
2. When being eaten by an insect, the plant will ________.
A.walk away from trouble
B.change its chemistry to kill the insect
C.release a chemical vapor to “ask” other plants for help
D.give off nice chemicals to attract friendly insects killing the pest
3. The underlined word “alert” most probably means “______”.
A.warnB.protect
C.threatenD.allow
4. Which would be the best title for the passage?
A.Communication between Plants
B.A Chemical “Language”
C.Plants Can Talk
D.How Plants Protect Themselves
2015-03-18更新 | 45次组卷 | 2卷引用:2015届甘肃民乐县第一中学高三第一次诊断考试英语试卷
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2 . If you put a buzzard(秃鹰) in a pen(围栏) six to eight feet square and entirely open at the top, the bird, in spite of its ability to fly, will be a prisoner. The reason is that a buzzard always begins a flight from the ground with a run of ten to twelve feet. Without space to run, it will not even attempt to fly, but remain a prisoner for life in a small prison with no top.
The ordinary bat that flies around at night, a remarkably nimble creature in the air, cannot take off from a level place. If it is placed on the floor or flat ground, all it can do is to shuffle about helplessly and, no doubt, painfully,until it reaches some slight height from which it can throw itself into the air. Then, at once, it takes off like a flash.
A bumblebee (大黄蜂), if dropped into an open tumbler(平底玻璃杯), will be there until it dies, unless it is taken out. It never sees the means of escape at the top, but insists on trying to find some way out through the sides near the bottom. It will seek a way where none exists until it completely destroys itself.
In many ways, there are lots of people like the buzzard, the bat and the bumblebee. They are struggling about with all their problems and frustrations, not realizing that the answer is right there above them.
1. Why does a buzzard choose to stay in a pen?
A.Because it is safe to live there.
B.Because it gets used to living there.
C.Because it cannot take off within an limited area.
D.Because it lost its ability to fly.
2. The underlined word in the second paragraph probably means “       .”
A.to run slowlyB.to move slowly
C.to pace slowlyD.to fly slowly
3. A bumblebee will completely destroy itself for         .
A.it does not look for a way out above
B.it is dropped into an open cage
C.it does not try to find a way to escape
D.it hurts itself while flying
4. In which way are many people similar to a buzzard, an ordinary bat and a bumblebee?
A.They are overcoming all their problems and frustrations.
B.They are all content with the things as they are.
C.They choose to give in to problems and frustrations.
D.They do not seek new ways to deal with difficulties.
2015-03-10更新 | 81次组卷 | 1卷引用:2015届甘肃天水市秦安县第二中学高三第五次检测英语试卷
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3 . It was a physical class. But it was nothing like previous ones — the class was “attended”
by over 60 million students across China, and the teacher was not even on the planet: she was 340 kilometers above the earth.
“Hello, everyone. I’m Wang Yaping. I’ll host your lecture today.” Smiling to the camera, Wang, China’s second female astronaut, started her video class on June 20 on board the Tiangong-1 space station.
To show how Newton’s Laws work in space, Wang and her fellow astronauts used simple items like balls and spinning tops. The highlight of the lecture was when Wang __________ using a metal ring, something that only happens in zero gravity, where the surface tension(张力) of water is much higher than it is on the earth. She then took it a step further by pouring more water onto the film and turning it into a water ball, leaving the audience amazed by what they saw.
The 40-minute lesson seemed to have passed too quickly for students to see enough of those magical experiments. But sending stuff into space is really expensive. According to The Beijing Times, every kilogram launched into space cost 20,000 dollars. The experimental items taken this time were all strictly selected and weighed about 2.9 kilograms in total. This adds up to quite a large price tag.
The organizers of the event also had to consider the time of day: the communication signal between the earth and Tiangong-1 was best during that specific 40 minutes, when the spacecraft was flying within the coverage of all of the ground-based testing stations.
1. Why is the class different from a common one?
A.Because it took 40 minutes.
B.Because over 60 million students across the world attended it.
C.Because the teacher was on the planet.
D.Because the lecturer was in space.
2. One of the experiments shows         .
A.object motion under weight conditions
B.laws of physics under weightless conditions
C.laws of physics under weight conditions
D.how Newton’s Laws work on the earth
3. Which phrase can best replace the underlined words in the passage?
A.took a photo of water.
B.recorded moving pictures of water.
C.made a thin layer of water.
D.all the above.
4. Which of the following statements can be the best title of the passage?
A.Teaching from the Sky.B.Teaching on Physics.
C.Teaching Experiments.D.Teaching by an Astronaut.
2015-03-10更新 | 97次组卷 | 1卷引用:2015届甘肃天水市秦安县第二中学高三第五次检测英语试卷
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4 . Discover Artistic Talents across the Country
Redtory, Guangzhou
Redtory, established in 2009, is a spacious art district often referred to as Guangzhou’s 798. Made up of more than 30 old halls, mostly buildings of red brick, the place was originally built in 1956 as Chinese largest can factory. Some of the rusty machines from the old factory have been kept as art equipment, giving the zone an old charm.
Where: No. 128 Yuancun Siheng Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10:30 am-9 pm
Tank Loft, Chongqing
This 12,000-square-meter art center was established on the site of a used military tank warehouse(仓库). It is the largest contemporary art base in western China, featuring modern exhibition, galleries, design studios and art bookstores. The art zone is located on the campus of the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute and was created by the school in the early 2000s.
Where: No. 108 Huangjueping Center Street, Jiulongpo District, Chongqing
Opening hours: 9 am-5 pm(closed Mondays)
M50, Shanghai
M50, also known as 50 Moganshan Road, is the center of Shanghai’s contemporary art scene, with more than 100 artists whose studios are open to the public. This district, on the bank of Suzhou Creek, was previously a textile factory until it seized production in 1999. Xue Song, a Shanghai artist, was the first to establish a studio there in 2002.
Where: No. 50 Moganshan Road, Pudong District, Shanghai
Opening hours: 10 am-5 pm(closed Mondays)
798 Art Zone, Beijing
Attracted by ordered designing, convenient traffic and unique style of Bauhaus architecture, art organizations and artists have crowded in the vacant plants and transformed them since 2001, gradually forming a district gathered galleries, art studios, cultural companies, fashion shops etc. As the earliest area where the organizations and artists moved in located in the original area of 798 factory, this place was named as Beijing 798 Art Zone.
Where: No. 4 Jiuxianqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Opening hours: 10 am-6 pm
1. If you are going to visit an art zone at 7pm, which one can you go to?
A.Redtory, Guangzhou.B.Tank Loft, Chongqing.
C.M50, Shanghai.D.798 Art Zone, Beijing.
2. Tank Loft, Chongqing is quite different from the others in       .
A.sizeB.siteC.featureD.weather
3. Which of the following was built first?
A.Redtory, Guangzhou.B.Tank Loft, Chongqing.
C.M50, Shanghai.D.798 Art Zone, Beijing.
2015-03-10更新 | 125次组卷 | 1卷引用:2015届甘肃天水市秦安县第二中学高三第五次检测英语试卷
14-15高三上·甘肃兰州·阶段练习
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5 . Most of us are expecting high-quality customer service in our daily life, but actually enjoying a happy purchase is easier said than done.
Shoppers seldom complain to the manager or owner of a retail store, but instead they will alert their friends, relatives, co-workers, strangers—and anyone who will listen.
Store managers are often the last to hear complaints, and often find out only when their regular customers decide to frequent their competitors, according to a study jointly conducted by Verde Group and Wharton School.
“Storytelling hurts retailers and entertains consumers,” said Paula Courtney, President of the Verde Group. “_____________________________________.”
On average, every unhappy customer will complain to at least four others, and will no longer visit the specific store. For every dissatisfied customer, a store will lose up to three more due to negative review. The resulting “snowball effect” can be disastrous to retailers.
According to the research, shoppers who purchased clothing encountered the most problems. Ranked second and third were grocery and electronic customers.
The most common complaints include filled parking lots, cluttered (塞满了的) shelves, overloaded racks, out-of-stock items, long check-out lines, and rude salespeople.
During peak shopping hours, some retailers solved parking problems by getting moonlighting (业余兼职的) local police to work as parking attendants. Some hired flag wavers to direct customers to empty parking spaces. This guidance eliminated the need for customers to circle the parking lot endlessly, and avoided confrontation between those eyeing the same parking space.
Retailers can relieve the headaches by redesigning store layouts, pre-stocking sales items, hiring speedy and experienced cashiers, and having sales representatives on hand to answer questions.
Most importantly, salespeople should be diplomatic and polite with angry customers.
“Retailers who’re responsive and friendly are more likely to smooth over issues than those who aren’t so friendly,” said Professor Stephen Hoch. “Maybe something as simple as a greeter at the store entrance would help.”
Customers can also improve future shopping experiences by filing complaints to the retailer, instead of complaining to the rest of the world. Retailers are hard-pressed to improve when they have no idea what is wrong.
1. Why are store managers often the last to hear complaints?
A.Most customers won’t bother to complain even if they have had unhappy experiences.
B.Customers have no easy access to store managers.
C.Few customers believe the service will be improved.
D.Customers would rather relate their unhappy experiences to people around them.
2. What does Paula imply by saying “the shopper must also find a replacement” ?( Para. 4)
A.New customers are bound to replace old ones.
B.Most stores provide the same kind of service.
C.Not complaining to manager causes the shopper some trouble too.
D.It is not likely the shopper can find the same products in other stores.
3. Shop owners often hire moonlighting police as parking attendants so that shoppers________.
A.can stay longer browsing in the store
B.won’t have trouble parking their cars
C.won’t have any worrier about security
D.can find their cars easily after shopping
4. What contributes most to smoothing over issues with customers?
A.Design of store layout.
B.Hiring of efficient employees
C.Huge supply of goods for sale.
D.Manners of the salespeople.
5. To achieve better shopping experiences, customers are advised to ________.
A.exert pressure on stores to improve their service
B.voice their dissatisfaction to store managers directly
C.settle their disputes with stores in a diplomatic
D.shop around and make comparisons between stores
2015-02-04更新 | 69次组卷 | 3卷引用:2015届甘肃天水秦安县第二中学高三上学期第四次检测英语试卷
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6 . Sicily, an island of Italy, is home to beautiful beaches, outstanding food, and a bit of Italian history on every corner. It’s located just southwest of the Italian mainland and it’s the largest Mediterranean island. Controlled by many armies over the centuries, it became the site of Roman and Greek colonies(殖民地). Those cultures remain to this day.
As part of the Year of Italy in China, an exhibition of Sicilian culture is being held at the National Museum of China from April 29 to June 27. Although they have a rich culture and history, Sicilian people lead a simple life. Living on land with fertile (肥沃的) soil, most of them work in agriculture, fishing and of course tourism.
In Sicily, most stores and businesses are closed from one to four in the afternoon. Streets become crowded around five as people start to go out and engage in a variety of activities. They may take a walk to the shops, enjoy a pastry (糕点)or just meet up with friends.
Food is one of the great pleasures of Sicilian people. There is an old Sicilian saying: “With a contented stomach, your heart is forgiving. With an empty stomach you forgive nothing.”
People will go miles out their way to eat fresh seafood, such as tuna(金枪鱼), swordfish(箭鱼) and sardines(沙丁鱼).
Pasta (意大利面)is the main food. Each region has its seasonal pasta dishes, and every family cook their own specialty. Bread is common too. As another Sicilian saying goes, “__________________________” In Sicily, bread is always freshly baked or bought, and usually twice a day.
1. What can be learned from the passage?
A.Sicily is the only island in Italy.
B.It is easy to do shopping in the afternoon.
C.Sicily was controlled by several countries.
D.Sicilian people seldom take part in activities.
2. The local people work in several fields EXCEPT     .
A.fishingB.miningC.tourismD.agriculture
3. The underlined sentence in the last paragraph is used to show     .
A.bread is a must for Sicilians
B.food is a great pleasure for them
C.bread should be cooked every day
D.Sicilians have nothing to eat but bread
4. The best title of this passage might be______.
A.Italian people
B.Italian culture
C.A Sicilian exhibition
D.Sicily—an Island of Italy
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7 . Introduction to Piano
No matter what you do in life, it’s always important to start with the basics. Taught by experienced musician Dennis Dykstra, this class will give beginning piano learners an introduction to the keyboard, keys, scales, chords, melodies, and note reading. This class is combined with adult class.
Brinton ( Beg. , Ages 8-17 )…# 487919
Sat. , Apr. 13---Jun 1, 10:30 AM---12 PM
$56 Residents / $112 Non-residents
Guitar Lesson
Learn basic chords, notes, and different strumming (弹奏) techniques. Strum your way to fun. Bring your own guitar. Classes are combined with youth guitar classes.
Brinton ( Beg./ Int. , Ages 12-17 ) …# 37623
Sat. , Apr. 13 –-- Jun.1, 2 PM --- 3:30 PM
$110 Residents / $220 Non-residents
Hip Hop Culture & Modern Dance
Hip hop is a dance form that has origins in New York’s folk culture and has become popularized by the entertainment industry. The steps ____from tap, jazz & belly dance. The class will consist of clean hip hop music techniques, steps and a routine.
Hamilton( Ages 6-12 )…# 38475
Tue. , Apr, 16---Jun 4, 7 PM --- 8 PM
$18 Residents / $36 Non-residents
Science of Magic and Fantastic Fliers
This super science sampler introduces participants to two hot topics: magic and flight! In science of magic, participants learn the science behind illusions, mind reading and perform a magic escape! Amaze and amuse friends.
In fantastic fliers, participants will fly through flight and aerodynamics ( 空气运动学 ) basics. Discover the four forces that affect flight. Make and test various plane designs to see these forces in action! Not suitable for free or reduced fees.
Jueau ( Ages 4-12 )… #370956
Mon. , Feb. 4, 5:30 PM --- 7:30 PM
$80 Residents / $160 Non-residents
1. The activity Introduction to Piano is intended for those ______.
A.who just begin to learn how to play the piano
B.who are experienced in playing the piano
C.who show interest in teaching the piano lessons
D.who are willing to make the piano for musicians
2. If Mary’s son is 5 years old, she may choose ______ for him.
A.Guitar Lesson
B.Science of Magic and Fantastic Fliers
C.Hip Hop Culture & Modern Dance
D.Introduction to Piano
3. The underlined word “evolve” in the passage is closest in meaning to “______”.
A.dieB.developC.escapeD.reduce
4. If you want to learn how to play the guitar, you have to go at ______.
A.10:30 AM---12 PMB.5:30 PM --- 7:30 PM
C.2 PM --- 3:30 PMD.7 PM --- 8 PM
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8 . Our world natural park is one of the most famous parks in the world. Millions of visitors from different countries visit this park each year. In order to protect it, please do as follows:
◆Protect the natural and cultural heritage. Don’t damage or deface any buildings, displays and other facilities. Take care of all plants. Put rubbish in the bins provided.
◆Take care when you are going up and down steps or stairs and when you are walking nearby the waters.
◆Please buy tickets before entering the scenic spot. One ticket is only for one person.
Adult:$60 per ticket.
Children over 6 and under 18: half price.
People over 60 and children under 6: free.
◆If you are going into the wooded and hilly lands,for your own safety,please go with three people at least and don’t take any tinder(易燃物)along with you. The hill is steep, so please take care of yourself.
◆This scenic spot is the reserve of water source: No fishing,swimming,washing and any behaviors that are harmful to the water source. Meanwhile, please follow the management rules of the scenic spot conscientiously.
◆Opening time:
From Monday to Friday: 8:00 a. m.~18:00 p.m.
From Saturday to Sunday: 6:00 a. m. ~24:00 p. m.
◆Small animals such as rabbits,peacocks,squirrels,frogs must be taken care of. None of them shall be killed.
If you have any trouble in visiting our world natural park, please call 477-866-7044.
Our staff will do our best to help you.
1. How much will be paid for a 65-year-old man with his 8-year-old grandson?
A.$30.B.Free.C.$60.D.$120.
2. On weekends,the opening time is      hours longer than weekdays.
A.4B.6C.10D.8
3. Which of the following can you do in the natural park?
A.taking some tinderB.hiking
C.damaging some facilitiesD.littering
4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Tourists can have a swim in the water.
B.Tourists can hike alone in the hilly lands.
C.Small animals are under protection in the park.
D.Children can play with small animals and take some away.
2015-01-12更新 | 92次组卷 | 1卷引用:2015届甘肃天水市高三上第二次联考英语试卷
12-13高三·河北唐山·阶段练习
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9 . Scientists in Mexico have just begun a new study of one of the world’s biggest pyramids: the Pyramid of the Sun, north of Mexico City. They’re putting lots of small, high-tech machines under the pyramid to try to unlock some of its secrets. For thousands of years, people have tried to uncover the secrets of the pyramids.
The people who built the pyramids made lots of secret doors and rooms to stop robbers from finding the treasures inside. However, there always have been some smart thieves in history. Now, almost all of Egypt’s pyramids have been robbed, including the Great Pyramid of Khufu, which is the largest pyramid in the world. It is the only one of the ancient wonders of the world that is still standing.
In AD 820, an Arab king named Abdullah AL Manum got a group of workers to dig their way into the Great Pyramid and have a look. Inside the pyramid, they found three rooms—the Queen’s Chamber, the Grand Gallery and the King’s Chamber. But to their surprise, the men didn’t find the treasures they wanted. The Queen’s and King’s Chambers were both empty! Where were the King’s mummy and his treasures? Had someone already taken them away? The huge stone doors at the pyramid’s entrance were still closed when AL Manum’s men went inside. How had the thieves got in and out?
Since then, many people have gone inside the Great Pyramid to have a look or to try to take things. But still, no other chambers or walkways have been found.
In 2002, an American team made the most recent visit to the Great Pyramid. Scientists sent a robot into the pyramid, but they only found a mysterious locked stone door.
1. The first two paragraphs were written to show that ____.
A.ancient Egyptian emperors were cruel
B.the Pyramid of the Sun is an unusual historic building
C.construction workers led a hard life in ancient Egypt
D.the secrets of the pyramids remain to be uncovered
2. What is the purpose of making some secret doors to the pyramids?   _______.
A.To try to unlock some of its secrets
B.To stop robbers from finding the treasures inside
C.To refuse some visitors all over the world into it
D.To tell the truth to the people in the future
3. Which of the following is NOT true to the Great Pyramid of Khufu? ______.
A.It is the largest pyramid in the world.
B.It is the only one of the ancient wonders that is still standing.
C.Abdullah AL Manum took the King’s mummy and his treasures away
D.Scientists found a mysterious locked stone door to the Great Pyramid
4. What would be the best title for the text?
A.The Pyramid of the Sun
B.The Great Pyramid of Khufu
C.A Mysterious Locked Stone Door
D.Unlocking the Doors of History of the Pyramid
2013-11-07更新 | 340次组卷 | 2卷引用:2015届甘肃民乐县第一中学高三第一次诊断考试英语试卷
12-13高三·甘肃武威·阶段练习
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10 . Why should mankind explore space? Why should money, time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits? Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth? These are questions that, understandably, are very often asked.
Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup (基因构成) as human beings. What drove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and environments? The wider the spread of a species, the better its chance of survival. Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to expand wherever possible.
Nearly every successful civilization has explored, because by doing so, any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for. Without knowledge, we may be completely destroyed by the danger. With knowledge, we can lessen its effects.
Exploration also allows minerals and other potential (潜在的) resources to be found. Even if we have no immediate need of them, they will perhaps be useful later. Resources may be more than physical possessions. Knowledge or techniques have been acquired through exploration. The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or quality of our lives. We have already benefited from other spin-offs including improvements in earthquake prediction, in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications systems. Even non-stick pans and mirrored sunglasses are by-products (副产品) of technological developments in the space industry!
While many resources are spent on what seems a small return, the exploration of space allows creative, brave and intelligent members of our species to focus on what may serve to save us. While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it also holds dangers.The danger exists, but knowledge can help human being to survive. Without the ability to reach out across space, the chance to save ourselves might not exist.
While Earth is the only planet known to support life, surely the adaptive ability of humans would allow us to live on other planets. It is true that the lifestyle would be different, but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future.
1. Why does the author mention the questions in Paragraph1?
A.To express his doubts.
B.To compare different ideas.
C.To introduce points for discussion.
D.To describe the conditions on Earth.
2. What is the reason for exploring space based on Paragraph2?
A.Humans are nature-born to do so.
B.Humans have the tendency to fight.
C.Humans may find new sources of food.
D.Humans don’t like to stay in the same place.
3. What makes it possible for humans to live on other planets?
A.Our genetic makeup.
B.Resources on the earth.
C.The adaptive ability of humans.
D.By-products in space exploration.
2013-10-23更新 | 1022次组卷 | 3卷引用:2015届甘肃秦安第一中学高三上第三次检测英语试卷
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