1、阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A,B,C或D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。SCS Global Services （SCS） has evaluated a new methodology for measuring the carbon sequestration（封存） ability of soil under the Verified（验证） Carbon Standard （VCS）, a leading greenhouse gas （GHG） accounting system. The methodology, developed by The Earth Partners,
2、will allow land managers who sequester GHGs in grasslands and farmlands to produce carbon credits for sale in the voluntary market.Managers of grasslands and farmlands can increase carbon sequestration in soil by practices such as changing grazing（放牧） practices and operating treatments designed to i
3、mprove the variety and productivity of plant groups. The Earth Partners is presently piloting this methodology with farmers across seven million acres of the Palouse River and Columbia Plateau regions in the Pacific Northwest.“The VCS program has achieved an important milestone in now combining gras
4、sland and rangeland carbon offset（抵消，补偿） projects, said Dr. Robert J. Hrubes, Executive Vice President of SCS.SCS looks forward to approving and verifying agricultural carbon offset projects that use this very powerful new methodology.The VM0021 Soil Carbon Quantification Methodology is based on dec
5、ades of soil carbon research and testing conducted by top soil scientists. The methodology was developed by The Earth Partners and verified by Environmental Services, Inc. as well as SCS Global Services. It is the first soil carbon methodology to be approved for use under the VCS.This widely tested
6、methodology is the first to specially deal with soils in a market, said Steven I. Apfelbaum, Chairman of Applied Ecological Services, Inc. and Director of Science with The Earth Partners. According to Apfelbaum, soils represent the second largest living sink of carbon on the planet.1. The new method
7、ology is assessed according to.A. The Earth Partners B. the Verified Carbon StandardC. Environmental Services, Inc. D. Applied Ecological Services, Inc.2. Carbon sequestration in soil can be strengthened by.A. selling carbon credits in the voluntary marketB. changing grazing practices and operating
8、treatmentsC. reducing the variety and productivity of plant groupsD. decreasing farmlands in the Pacific Northwest3. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. The VCS program proves to be successful in carbon offset projects.B. Many soil Carbon Methodologies have already been approv
9、ed for use.C. The new methodology has been tested in many fields including soil.D. Soils seem to be the largest living sink of carbon on the planet.4. What is the attitude of SCS towards the new methodology?A. Opposed.B. Cautious.C. Doubtful.D. Approving.【参考答案】14、BBAD 阅读理解。A traveler was staying in
10、an Egyptian village. One day, she held up her camera to take pictures of the children. Suddenly the young ones began to shout at her. The travelers face turned red and she apologized to the head for what she was doing, and told him she had forgotten that people in some places believed a person would
11、 lose his soul if his picture was taken. She explained to him the operation of a camera for a long time. Several times the head tried to say something, but he couldnt. When she believed that the head didnt fear any longer, the traveler then let him speak. With a smile, he said, The children were try
12、ing to tell you that you forgot to take off the lens(镜头) cap! 16. The children shouted when the traveler was taking pictures of them because _.A. they didnt want to stop playingB. the traveler forgot to take off the cap on her headC. they didnt want to have their pictures takenD. the traveler was no
13、t doing well with her camera17. The traveler made an apology to the head because _.A. she thought it was not right to take peoples pictures without telling them beforehand (事先)B. the children would lose their soulsC. she had stayed in the village too longD. she didnt take a picture of the head first
14、18. The traveler explained how to use a camera to the head because _.A. the head was very interested in her camera B. the head wanted to learn to take picturesC. she was afraid of the headD. she wanted the head not to worry about what she was doing19. When the head smiled, its clear that _.A. the ch
15、ildren wanted to play with herB. the traveler didnt know what the children meantC. he wanted the traveler to tell him something elseD. the traveler didnt let him speak20. Which of the following is NOT right?A. The traveler knew something about people in some countries.B. The children wouldnt mind if
16、 the traveler took pictures of them.C. The head was afraid that the travelers camera would hurt the children.D. The traveler didnt understand why the children shouted. 【参考答案】1620、DADBC阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.B.C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。APeople do not analyze every problem they meet. Sometimes they try to reme
17、mber a solution from the last time they had a similar problem. They often accept the opinions or ideas of other people. Other times they begin to act without thinking. They try to find a solution by trial and error. However, when all these methods fail, the person with a problem has to start analyzi
18、ng. There are six stages in analyzing a problem.First, the person must recognize that there is a problem. For example, Sams bicycle is broken, and he cannot read it to class as he usually does. Sam must see that there is a problem with his bicycle.Next, the thinker must define the problem. Before Sa
19、m can repair his bicycle, he must find out the reason why it does not work. For instance, he must determine if the problem is with the gears, the brakes, or the frame. He must make his problem more specific.Now the person must look for information that will make the problem clearer and lead to possi
20、ble solutions. For instance, suppose Sam decided that his bike does not work because there is something wrong with the gear wheels. At this time, he can look in his bicycle repair book and read about gears. He can talk to his friends at the bike shop. He can look at his gears carefully.After studyin
21、g the problem, the person should have several suggestions for a possible solution. Take Sam as an illustration. His suggestions might be: put oil on the gear wheels; buy new gear wheels and replace the old ones; tighten or loosen the gear wheels.Eventually one suggestion seems to be the solution to
22、the problem. Sometimes the final idea comes very suddenly because the thinker suddenly sees something new or sees something in a new way. Sam, for example, suddenly sees that there is a piece of chewing gum between the gear wheels. He immediately realizes the solution to his problem: he must clean t
23、he gear wheels.Finally the solution is tested. Sam cleans the gear wheels and finds that afterwards his bicycle works perfectly. In short , he has solved the problem.1.What is the best title for this passage? A. Six Stages for Repairing Sams Bicycle B. Possible Ways to Problem-solving C. Necessities
24、 of Problem Analysis D. Suggestions for Analyzing a Problem2. In analyzing a problem, we should do all the following Except . A. recognize and define the problem B. look for information to make the problem clearer C. have suggestions for a possible solution D. find a solution by trial or mistake3. B
25、y referring to Sams broken bicycle, the author intends to _. A. illustrate the ways to repair his bicycle B. discuss the problems of his bicycle C. tell us how to solve a problem D. show us how to analyze a problem4. Which of the following is NOT true? A. People do not analyze the problem they meet.
26、 B. People often accept the opinions or ideas of other people. C. People may learn from their past experience. D. People can not solve some problems they meet.5. As used in the last sentence, the phrase “in short” means _.A. in the long run B. in detail C. in a wordD. in the end【参考答案】15、BDCAC 【2013界
27、崇明县】Section DDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.A finding in recent years shows that men cannot manufacture blood as efficiently as women can. This makes surgery riskier for men. Men also need more oxygen because
28、they do not breathe as often as women. But men breathe more deeply and this exposes them to another risk. They draw more of the air into their lungs when it is polluted.Mens bones are larger than womens and they are arranged somewhat differently. The female walk that causes so many whistles is a mat
29、ter of bone structure. A man has broader shoulders and a narrower pelvis(骨盆), which makes him walk with no waste motion. A womans wider pelvis, designed for childbearing, forces her to put more movement into each step she takes with the result that she displays a bit of jiggle and sway(摇摆) as she wa
30、lks.If you think a man is brave because he can climb a ladder to clean the roof, dont forget it is easier for him than for a woman. The angle at which a womans thigh(大腿) is joined to her knees makes climbing difficult for her, whether it is a ladder or stairs or a mountain that she is climbing.A man
31、s skin is thicker than a womans and not nearly as soft. This prevents the suns radiation from getting through, which is why men wrinkle less than women do. Women have a thin layer of fat just under the skin and there is a plus to this greater fat reserve. It acts as an invisible fur coat to keep a w
32、oman warmer in the winter. Women also stay cooler in summer because the fat layer helps protect them against heat. Mens fat is distributed differently. And they do not have that layer of it underneath their skin. In fact, they have considerably less fat than women and more muscle. 41 percent of a ma
33、ns body is muscle compared to thirty-five percent for women, which means that men have more muscle power. The higher proportion of muscle to fat makes it easier for men to lose weight. Muscle burns up five more calories a pound than fat does just to maintain itself. So when a man wants to lose weigh
34、t, the pounds roll off much faster. (Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)81. What is this passage mainly about? _82. That men breathe more deeply can result in a risk of _.83. The female walk with a bit of jiggle and sway is caused by the fact that _.84.
35、Why do women lose weight more difficultly than men? _【参考答案】81. Some differences between mens bodies and womens bodies.82. their suffering more from air pollution/their drawing more polluted air into their lungs83. women have a wider pelvis84. Because women have more fat and less muscle than men./ Be
36、cause women has a lower proportion of muscle to fat.【2014高考英语陕西省西安市第一中学二模】情景对话(共5小题,每小题1分,满分5分)根据对话情景和内容,从对话后所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项, 选项中有两个为多余选项。 -Oh, Christina, is that you? How have you been?-Ive been okay. Ive just been busy with school. We really should get together and have a chat. _6_ -Id love to
37、, but Im leaving for Miami at 8 tonight for my elder brothers wedding ceremony on Saturday morning. -_7_ I hope that you have a nice time there. - Well, what are you doing now? Maybe we can go to the coffee shop and chat for a 首发 -I really wish I could. _8_ -Tennis court? _9_ -Im taking tennis lesso
38、ns. My roommate is on a tennis team, and shes gotten me interested in the sport._10_ -A little, but I havent played for years. When I come back from my trip, Ill join you in taking lessons. -Its a deal! Just give me a call when you get back.A. I didnt know you could play tennis.B. But Im on my way to the tennis court.C. Congratulations!D. Do you know how to play?E. Have a good time!F. How about joining me for dinner tonight?G. Do you play well?【参考答案】6-10 FCBAD