1、课时分层作业(九).阅读理解AYou might think that global warming means nothing more than a rise in the worlds temperature.But rising sea levels caused by it have resulted in the first evacuation(撤离)of an island nation and the citizens of Tuvalu will have to leave their homeland.During the 20th century，the sea lev
2、el rose 812 inches.As a result，Tuvalu has experienced lowland flooding of salt water that has polluted the countrys drinking water.Paani Laupepa，a Tuvaluan government official，reported to the Earth Policy Institute that the nation has suffered an unusually high number of fierce storms in the past te
3、n years.Many scientists connect higher surface water temperatures resulting from global warming to greater and more damaging storms.Laupepa expressed dissatisfaction with the United States for refusing to sign the Kyoto Protocol，an international agreement calling for industrialized nations to reduce
4、 their greenhouse gas emissions(导致温室效应的气体排放)，which are a main cause of global warming.“By refusing to sign the agreement，the US has effectively taken away the freedom of future generations of Tuvaluans to live where their forefathers have lived for thousands of years.”Laupepa told the BBC.Tuvalu has
5、 asked Australia and New Zealand to allow the gradual move of its people to both countries.Tuvalu is not the only country that is vulnerable(易受影响的)to rising sea levels.Maumoon Gayoon，president of the Maldives，told the United Nations that global warming has made his country of 311，000 an endangered n
6、ation.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了全球变暖对于某些岛国，特别是Tuvalu造成的恶劣影响。1The text is mainly about_Arapid changes in earths temperatureBbad effects of global warmingCmoving of a country to a new placeDreasons for lowland floodingB主旨大意题。短文主要讲述了全球变暖造成的恶劣影响，故选B。2According to scientists，the direct cause of more and fierce
7、r storms is_Agreenhouse gas emissions in industrialized nationsBhigher surface water temperatures of the seaCcontinuous global warmingDrising sea levelsB细节理解题。根据第三段中“Many scientists connect higher surface water temperatures resulting from global warming to greater and more damaging storms.”可判断出造成严重的
8、暴风雨的直接原因是海洋表面水温太高。3Laupepa was not satisfied with the United States because it did not_Aagree to reduce its greenhouse gas emissionsBsign an agreement with TuvaluCallow Tuvaluans to move to the USDbelieve the problems facing Tuvalu were realA细节理解题。第四段第一句话表示Laupepa对美国不满意的原因是美国拒绝签署号召工业化国家减少导致温室效应的气体排放
9、的国际性公约。4The country whose situation is similar to that of Tuvalu is_AAustraliaBNew ZealandCthe MaldivesDthe United StatesC细节理解题。根据最后一段可判断出the Maldives与Tuvalu的情况相似。BA few weeks ago，a group of scientists produced a report about global warming and the natural world.They wanted to find out if global war
10、ming was dangerous for plants and animals.The scientists were surprised by what they found.They saw that during the next 50 years about 25% of land animals and plants will disappear from the earth.More than 1 million plant and animal species will die out by 2050.The head of the research team，Christ
11、Thomas，who is a professor of conservation biology at Leeds University，said the results of their research were frightening. More than 10% of all plants and animals will disappear from the earth.It is too late to save many plants and animals because of the greenhouse gases that are already in the atmo
12、sphere.But the scientists say if we control greenhouse gases now，we can save many more plants and animals from disappearing.The scientists studied some areas of the world with very rich biology.These areas were Europe，Australia，Central and South America，and South Africa.Their studies showed that spe
13、cies living in mountainous areas had a better chance of survival because they could move uphill to get cooler.In flat areas，such as deserts，plants and animals would have to move very long distances to get cooler，so they are in great danger of dying out.The scientists found many surprising things.For
14、 example，they found that half of the 24 species of butterfly they studied in Australia would soon disappear.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。作者通过一组科学家所作的报告推测，在不久的将来，温室气体量的增加对动植物物种有毁灭性的影响。由于全球变暖，动植物的生存空间也在发生改变，其数量和种类也在不断减少。作者试图通过分析现状唤起人们的环境保护意识。5According to this passage，global warming can be best described as_to many
15、 plants and animals.AdeadlyBsurprisingCdisappointingDfrighteningA推理判断题。根据文章大意可知，全球变暖带来的是动植物物种的不断减少，这种影响对动植物来说是致命的。6Whats the purpose of the research led by Christ Thomas?ATo protect animals and plants from global warming.BTo call on people to control greenhouse gases.CTo warn us of the dying out of
16、many animals and plants.DTo study the effect of global warming on animals and plants.D细节理解题。由文章第一段第二句可得知这项研究的目的。7What can be the best title of this passage?AGreenhouse effect and global warmingBExtinct animals in the worldCA frightening discovery concerning global warmingDDisappearance of butterflie
17、sC标题归纳题。纵观整篇文章可知，作者通过一项研究向人们展示了全球变暖对动植物物种的灭绝性危害。8We can learn from the passage that_Aabout 25% of land animals and plants have disappeared from the earthBmore than 1 million plant and animal species may die out by 2050Cwe can do nothing to save the plants and animalsDwildlife in flat areas cant find
18、 enough foodB细节理解题。通过第一段可知，在未来的50年里，将有大约25%的陆地动植物灭绝，A项时态在时间上有误；B项表述正确；C项错在we can do nothing上；D项文章并未提及。.概要写作阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。Most people around the world are righthanded.This fact also seems to have held true throughout history.In 1977，scientists studied works of art made at various times in
19、 history.Most of the people shown in these works of art are righthanded，so scientists guessed that righthandedness has always been common.But what do Leonardo da Vinci，Marie Curie，and Albert Einstein have in common？They were all lefthanded，along with other famous people including Brad Pitt，Prince Wi
20、lliam，and Barack Obama.In fact，an estimated 13 percent of the worlds population may be lefthanded.Many researchers claim to have found relationships between lefthandedness and various physical and mental characteristics，such as blond hair，blue eyes，and sleep difficulties.Other studies have found a h
21、igherthannormal level of lefthanded people in certain occupations(职业)，including professional baseball players，architects，as well as prisoners.However，some of these connections are very weak，and others have not been proven.What makes a person become righthanded rather than lefthanded？One simple idea
22、suggests that people normally get righthandedness from their parents.Studies have found that two righthanded parents have only a 9.5percent chance of having a lefthanded child，while two lefthanded parents have a 26percent chance of having a lefthanded child.Another common theory is that lefthanded p
23、eople suffer mild brain damage during birth，which makes them lefthanded.Whatever the reasons behind it，peoples attitudes toward lefthandedness have changed a lot over the years.Statistics show that although 13 percent of young people are lefthanded，only six percent of the elderly are lefthanded.Left
24、handed children used to be punished until they began using their right hand like other children，but today people who are lefthanded are no longer looked down on nor are they considered abnormal.For most people today，either case is perfectly acceptable.There are even a number of shops now selling pro
25、ducts for lefthanded people，such as lefthanded can openers，guitars，and even a lefthanded camera._参考范文While most of the worlds population is righthanded，a minority are lefthanded.(要点1)Many researchers claim that lefthandedness has something to do with physical and mental features and professions，but
26、these assumptions lack solid evidence.(要点2)As for the reasons，some think lefthandedness is genetic while others attribute it to mild brain injury during birth.(要点3)Anyway，peoples attitudes toward lefthandedness have changed a lot with the whole society accepting lefties more than before.(要点4)【导读】经典名
27、著傲慢与偏见情节富有喜剧性，语言机智幽默，是简奥斯汀小说中最受欢迎的一部。阅读下面选取有关爱情的节选，对比中外文化中对爱情态度的异同。Pride and Prejudice (Excerpt)The Bennets new neighbourIt is a truth well known to all the world that an unmarried man in possession of a large fortune must be in need of a wife.And when such a man moves into a neighbourhood，even if n
28、othing is known about his feelings or opinions，this truth is so clear to the surrounding families，that they think of him immediately as the future husband of one or other of their daughters.“My dear Mr.Bennet，” said Mrs Bennet to her husband one day，“have you heard that someone is going to rent Neth
29、erfield Park at last？”“No，Mrs Bennet，I havent，” said her husband.“Dont you want to know who is renting it？” cried Mrs Bennet impatiently.“You want to tell me，and I dont mind listening.”Mrs Bennet needed no further encouragement.“Well，my dear，I hear that hes a very rich young man from the north of En
30、gland.It seems he came to see Netherfield on Monday and was so delighted with it that he arranged to rent it at once.Of course，it is the finest house in the area，with the largest gardens.His servants will be here by the end of the week，and he will be arriving soon afterwards！”“What is his name？” ask
31、ed Mr.Bennet.“Bingley.”“Is he married or single？”“Oh，single，my dear，of course! A single man of large fortunehe has an income of four or five thousand pounds a year.How wonderful for our girls！”“Why? How can it affect them？” Mr.Bennet asked.“My dear Mr.Bennet，” she replied，“how can you be so annoying
32、! You must realize Im thinking of his marrying one of our daughters.”“Is that his purpose in coming to the area？”“His purpose? No，of course not.But its very likely that hell fall in love with one of them.And I want him to see the girls as soon as possible，before our other neighbours introduce themse
33、lves.So you must visit him as soon as he arrives.”“I really dont see why I should，” said Mr.Bennet.“You and the girls can visit him，or perhaps you should send them by themselves.Yes，that might be better，as youre as attractive as any of them，and Mr.Bingley might like you best.”“My dear，you flatter me
34、，” replied his wife，“I certainly have been called beautiful in the past，but I think a woman with five adult daughters should stop thinking of her own beauty.Mr.Bennet，I beg you to visit him.You know its correct for the gentleman of the family to visit new neighbours first.I simply cannot take the gi
35、rls to see him unless you have already met him.”“Surely you worry too much about the rules of polite society.Im sure Mr.Bingley will be delighted to see you all.And Ill write him a few lines，which you can give him，agreeing gladly to his marrying any of the girls，although I must especially recommend
36、my dear little Lizzy.”“Oh no，Mr.Bennet！” gasped Mrs Bennet，horrified.“Please dont do that! And Lizzy is no better than the others，although I know she is your favourite.”“Our daughters are all very silly，ignorant girls，its true.But at least Lizzy is a little more intelligent than her sisters.”“Mr.Ben
37、net，how can you speak so unkindly of your own children? Oh dear，how ill I feel! Have you no pity for me? Dont you realize how I suffer？”“Indeed，my dear，Ive suffered with you for the last twenty three years.But I think you will recover，and live to see many more rich young men come into the neighbourh
38、ood.”傲慢与偏见(节选)班纳特家的新邻居家财万贯而又尚未婚配的男人一定需要一个贤内助，这是一条世界上人尽皆知的真理。当这样一位男人搬到了附近时，这条真理在邻居们心中就显得更加清楚，他们哪怕对他的感情或意见一无所知，也会马上把他当作他们哪个女儿未来的丈夫。“亲爱的班纳特先生，”一天，班纳特夫人对她丈夫说，“你听说了吗？尼日斐庄园到底还是租出去了。”“我还没听说，班纳特太太，”她丈夫说。“难道你不想知道是谁要租吗？”班纳特太太不耐烦地嚷了起来。“你要想告诉我，我也不妨听听。”班纳特夫人不需要更多的鼓励就开腔了。“啊，亲爱的，我听说他是个阔少爷，英格兰北部人。好像是星期一来看了看尼日斐，十分喜欢
39、，马上安排把它租了下来。当然，连宅子的花园都那么大，那确实是这一片最好的庄园。他的仆人周末到，他本人随后就到！”“他叫什么名字？”班纳特先生问道。“彬格莱。”“结婚了还是单身？”“啊，亲爱的，当然是单身！家财万贯的单身汉他每年收入四五千镑呢。对咱家姑娘们来说真是再好不过了！”“为什么？这跟姑娘们有什么关系？”班纳特先生问道。“我亲爱的班纳特先生，”她回答道，“你怎么那么讨厌！你应该想到，我是在考虑他跟我们哪个姑娘结婚。”“他搬到这儿住就是为了这个吗？”“为这个？当然不是。可是真说不准他会爱上我们哪个姑娘。我想尽早让他见见姑娘们，要赶在其他邻居自我介绍之前。所以，他一来你就得去拜访他一下。”“我
40、真是不明白为什么要去拜访他，”班纳特先生说，“你可以和姑娘们去，或者你让她们自己去。对，还是让她们自己去好，你长得那么迷人，比她们哪个都不逊色，说不定彬格莱先生会看上你呢。”“亲爱的，你太夸奖我了，”他妻子答道，“过去人们当然说我漂亮，可是我觉得，一个女人家，五个女儿都长大成人了，不应该再老想自己漂亮不漂亮。班纳特先生，我求求你，还是去拜访他一下吧。你知道，来了新邻居，家里的男人先去拜访一下是应该的。你如果不先见见他，我怎么好带着姑娘们去呢？”“你对文明社会的条条框框真是考虑得太多了。我相信彬格莱先生会很高兴见到你们几个的。对了，我给他写几句话，你可以捎过去，就说他随便娶哪个姑娘，我都很乐意。
41、不过，我得特别推荐我的小丽萃。”“哦，不，班纳特先生！”班纳特太太倒抽口气，吓坏了。“别那样！再说，丽萃也不比其他几个好，不过我知道你偏爱她。”“我们几个姑娘都很蠢，很无知，这是真的。可是，丽萃至少还比她几个姐妹聪明点儿。”“班纳特先生，你怎么能这样无情地说自己的亲生女儿呢？哦。亲爱的，我难受极了！你一点儿也不心疼我吗？你没想到我多难受吗？”“怎么没想到，亲爱的，我跟着你难受了23年了。不过我想你会恢复过来的，会在有生之年看到更多的阔少爷来和我们做邻居。”知识积累1flatter v. 奉承；阿谀2gasp v. 喘着气说出3horrified adj. 惊悸的；带有恐怖感的；惊骇的4ignorant adj. 无知的；愚昧的文化链接傲慢与偏见之角色解读彬格莱先生是一位仪表堂堂的年轻绅士，为人温柔敦厚、坦白直爽，是每一位丈母娘都喜欢的“国民女婿”。但他天性谦和、缺乏自信，容易受他人影响。
