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[基础测评]
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1.After several years of study and practice, he has a ttained fluency in English now.
2.Agronomists (农学家) all over the world are doing research in order to develop new varieties to increase grain y ields .
3.One of the most important ways we g enerate energy is through our breath.
4.When ordinary people stopped worrying about food, they began to focus more on good looks and happy leisure (休闲)time.
5.You shouldn't make an assumption (假定) that's not based on any fact.
6.Much to my delight, my vocabulary has been expanded_ (增加) a great deal since I came here.
7.Traditional Chinese paintings' styles are closer to reality (现实) and easier to understand while most Western modern paintings are too difficult to understand.
8.Critical thinkers have the courage to challenge conventional (传统的)thinking while most of us tend to follow it blindly.
Ⅱ.短语选填
be comprised of; deep down;be far from;care for;
fulfil one's dream;open up;be far away1.Mariusz Kedzierski, a 27yearold Polish artist, was born without arms, but he still managed to fulfil_his_dream of drawing realistic paintings.
2.Many online services are_far_from charging consumers high prices. On the contrary, they are free of charge.
3.Einstein's theory of relativity seemed hard to believe when he first introduced it, but it really opened_up a new area of study.
4. Deep_down , we want to believe that hard work and virtue will lead to success while laziness and evil will lead to ruin, so we go ahead and change the world to match those expectations.
5.The sales network is_comprised_of_ retail outlets (零售专卖店) and chain stores.
6.I had a strong desire to help and care_for__ the old.
7.Not far_away in the woods, many birds are singing.
Ⅲ.语法填空
1.It is Samuel Morse who is considered to_have_invented (invent) what is called the telegraph now.
2.He, my devoted friend, is devoted to his work and his devotion to the work is admirable.(devote)
3.Younger adults who get either little sleep or a lot of it may see a greater expansion (expand) in their waistlines (腰围)over time.
4. It_ is estimated that men have taken over the main homemaker's role in oneseventh of the homes, as increasing numbers of women become the main breadwinners.
5.To work out a solution to the problem of water shortage (short), we have to put all our efforts together.
6.If your water supply is limited, don't eat salty (salt) foods because they will make you thirsty.
7.Outwardly, she seemed confident but in reality (real) she felt extremely nervous.
8.While working outdoors, Tom was overcome (overcome) by the heat and fell to the ground, unconscious.
Ⅳ.完成句子
1.这些措施将更好地让我们能够应对当前的危机,促进经济的复苏和增长。
These measures will better enable us to_tackle_the_current_crisis and promote economic recovery and growth. (tackle)
2.如果我们想保护环境,我们必须阐明问题并说服人们采取行动。
If we want to protect the environment, we must clarify the problem and convince_people_to_take_action . (convince)
3.为了完成这项艰巨的任务,估计大约需要1000万美元。
To complete this huge task, it_is_estimated_that_ about 10 million dollars will be needed. (estimate)
4.鉴于人口在过去几年里增长快速,存在食物短缺的现象就不足为奇了。
Given_that_the_population_has_increased_rapidly in the past few years, it is hardly surprising that there exists a food shortage. (given)
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Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Food blogs,celebrities,and nutritionists all advocate the benefits of eating organic(有机的) fruits and vegetables.But a new study published in Science Advances paints a more complex picture.While organic produce is likely slightly healthier to eat and,in some ways,more sustainable to grow,there are also downsides.
Organic fruits and vegetables typically cost more than conventional ones.To get a certificate as organic,farmers must meet specific criteria,including growing produce without the use of genetic engineering and chemical inputs.Without these methods,the growing process typically requires more labor,time,and money,a cost that is passed down to consumers.
It's true that in many ways,organic farming is more sustainable than conventional farming.But when it comes to environmental concerns such as greenhouse gas output and water loss,the comparison gets complex.Organic farms produce less greenhouse gas output per acre.However,because they are barred from using genetic engineering,pesticides (杀虫剂),and other methods that increase efficiency(效率),organic farms also produce an estimated 19% to 25% less yield than conventional farms.While there isn't a whole lot of research on the topic,the few studies that do exist suggest greenhouse gas output and water loss might actually be higher on organic farms,on a per unit basis,says study author Verena Seufert.
In addition,while organic produce is likely more nutritious than conventional fruits and vegetables,there's not a lot of evidence to support the claim that these often slight differences influence consumer health.The same is true for the pesticide remainder.In developed countries,where pesticide use is tightly regulated,there's no scientific consensus on how these often slight differences influence human health.
Still,Seufert stresses that if you can afford to eat organic produce,you should do so.Organic farms provide safer work environments for workers,plus they support great biodiversity.The real takeaway from her study is not that organic produce is bad but that the practice needs more studies to increase the yield without lowering sustainability.
But if you can't afford to buy organic produce,don't stress too much,particularly from a nutritional perspective.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇议论文。文章就有机农产品的优缺点进行了评价。
1.What does the underlined word“downsides”in Paragraph 1 most probably mean?
A.Dangers. B.Drawbacks.
C.Benefits. D.Differences.
解析:B [词义猜测题。根据第一段画线词所在句可知,虽然有机农产品可能稍微健康些,但在某些方面,也有其缺点。再结合语境和下文陈述的有机农产品的缺点可以判断,画线词应指有机农产品不好的一面, B 项意为 “缺点” ,故B项正确。 ]
2.Which key factor makes it hard to compare organic farming with conventional farming when it comes to environmental concerns?
A.The yield. B.The price.
C.The water loss. D.The labor.
解析:A [细节理解题。根据第三段第二句可知,当涉及诸如温室气体排放和水资源损失等环境问题时,比较传统农业和有机农业就困难了;且根据第三段的其他内容可知,虽然有机农业与传统农业相比更可持续,但因为不能使用基因工程技术、杀虫剂及其他提高效率的方法,有机农业的产量相对低,故产量是使得两者之间的比较变得困难的重要因素,故A项正确。 ]
3.Which of the following will the author most probably agree with?
A.Farmers' work environment should be improved.
B.Organic produce should be made more efficiently.
C.It isn't wise for consumers to buy organic products.
D.The pesticide remainder do no harm to people's health.
解析:B [推理判断题。根据第三段第四句可知,由于禁止使用基因工程技术和杀虫剂等,有机农场的产量估计会比传统农场的产量低 19% 至 25% 。据此可以判断,应当提高有机农业的生产效率,故 B 项正确。倒数第二段的最后一句亦是提示。 ]
4.In the author's opinion,why should we support organic produce?
A.It's environmentally friendly.
B.It's more nutritious.
C.It helps keep the variety of plants.
D.It's safer for consumers.
解析:C [推理判断题。根据倒数第二段第二句“ Organic farms provide safer work environments for workers,plus they support great biodiversity.”可知,有机农场为工人提供更安全的工作环境,而且有机农场有助于保持生物多样性。据此可以判断,我们应当提倡有机农产品的原因之一是能保持生物的多样性,故C项正确。]
B
Organic food is very popular these days. It is also expensive. Some organic food costs twice as much as nonorganic food, but new parents and pet owners are willing to pay up to 200% more for organic food. However, there are people who think it is a waste of money.
There is one main difference between organic and nonorganic food. Organic farms don't use agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides (杀虫剂). In many countries organic foods have special labels, which make sure that the products are natural.
Some people think “organic” means “locally grown”, and originally this was true. Over time organic farming became more difficult. The demand for organic food exceeded the supply. Small companies had to sell out to large companies. There weren't enough organic ingredients (原料),such as grain. This made it difficult for many small organic companies to run smoothly. Today, many large companies have an organic line of products.
Is organic food safer and more nutritious? This is an important part of the debate. Many farmers and consumers believe it is. They think agricultural chemicals can cause health problems such as cancer. Many health professionals disagree. Few studies prove that organic food prevents health problems. Health specialists worry more about bacteria (细菌),such as E. coli and salmonella. These can get into contact with organic and nonorganic food. Doctors recommend washing produce very carefully before eating it. Handling meat carefully is important too.
Most people agree that naturally grown food tastes better. Is tastier food worth the extra money? This is a matter of opinion. Whether organic food is healthier or not may require more research. However, consumers of organic food often say “better safe than sorry” when it comes to what they eat.
[语篇解读] 这是一篇议论文。本文从人们花很多钱去购买有机食品出发,质疑了有机食品是否真的比非有机食品更有营养、更健康甚至更美味。
5.What is probably the consumers' major concern of organic food?
A.Price. B.Safety.
C.Freshness. D.Variety.
解析:B 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Is organic food safer...cause health problems such as cancer” 可知,有机食品的消费者认为有机食品更安全,更有营养,他们主要关心的是安全问题。]
6.What is the doctor's suggestion?
A.Grow your own food.
B.Reduce the use of pesticides.
C.Make sure the food is clean.
D.Buy large companies' products.
解析:C [细节理解题。根据第四段的最后两句话“Doctors recommend washing produce very carefully before eating it. Handing meat carefully is important too”可知,医生建议食物吃前要清洗干净。]
7.Which of the following do most people agree on organic food?
A.It tastes better. B.It is easier to grow.
C.It contains more fat. D.It is more nutritious.
解析:A [细节理解题。根据最后一段的第一句话“Most people agree that naturally grown food tastes better”可知,多数人认为自然生长的食物更可口。]
8.Where does this text probably come from?
A.A recipe book. B.A chemistry paper.
C.A medical report D.A health magazine.
解析:D [推理判断题。这是一篇有关食品与健康的文章,故此类文章可能会出现在健康杂志上。]
Ⅱ.阅读填句
Have you ever had a wonderful idea and thought it would make a great invention, but didn't know what to do next ? __1__ They will help you make your dreams come true and become a famous inventor.
The first thing that you should do is do some research on the Internet to see if anyone else has invented it. If not, you should search through the U. S. Patent (专利)information to see if a patent was ever created for your type of invention. __2__ The easiest thing to do is working with an agency (代理机构)that can help you to make your dreams a reality.
It can help you present your ideas and get your product to the right companies. One agency that is very reputable (声誉好的)is “Lambert in Minnesota”. __3__
If they think your product is marketable (有销路的),they will help you to get it to the right company.Call the agency and make an appointment. You will want to bring in a model of your invention and a complete description of your ideas. __4__
Then when you meet with them, you can present it and they will tell you how marketable it is. If they decide to help you, they will work to present it to different companies and help you to go to the next step. Once your invention has been sold to a large company, get ready to get the benefits of becoming the next great inventor. __5__ But the benefits are worth the wait.
A.It may take a year or two.
B.If not, go to the next step.
C.You will find something new on the Internet.
D.You will be the next inventor.
E.Write down exactly about your invention.
F.Here are some steps that you can take.
G.They offer free advice for good ideas.
答案:1.F 2.B. 3.G 4.E 5.A
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