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【题目】With the World Cup always held in the European off-season in June and July, when the tiny nation of Qatar beat out USA Australia, Japan and South Korea, as the venue（地点）of the 2022 World Cup Soccer, there were gasps of surprise from the fans – it was not just because of the size of the competitors, but also the fact that Doha sees an average top temperature of 41 degrees Celsius in June and July with the possibility of top temperatures as high as 50°C.

Since the World Cup cannot be moved to the ‘cooler’ season in January or to a neighboring country with milder weather, Qatar has to figure out a solution to make the game more comfortable. A team of engineering scientists from Qatar University (QU) have taken a more high-tech approach to solving the problem – they've reportedly developed a type of artificial "cloud" designed to float above the World Cup venues and provide fans and players with relief from the blazing sun.

The artificial clouds system was invented by a team led by Dr Saul Abdul Ghani, Head of the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department at QU, who told Gulf News that the "clouds" would be made from a lightweight carbon structure carrying a giant envelope of material containing helium（氦）gas. The "cloud" would also feature solar panels on its upper surface to power engines that allow the cloud to be moved via remote control. While the country officials have promised to improve some of the issues with solar-powered stadiums capable of reducing the temperatures inside, to a comfortable 20℃, there is still concern of how the players will be able to function in the practice fields.

The system would initially cost around US$500,000, with prices coming down with commercial scale production. However, since Qatar needs to find a solution, the money is probably to the issue. The bigger question is, will this team of scientists actually be able to conjure up（兑现）something that they have promised? We will all find out in about eleven years!

【1】By mentioning “the European off-season”, the author tells us .

A. why the World Cup is held

B. where the host countries of the World Cup are

C. where the World Cup is usually held

D. when the World Cup is held

【2】The artificial clouds system aims to .

A. carry a giant envelope of material containing helium gas

B. air-condition the venues via artificial cloud system

C. feature solar panels on its upper surface

D. allow the cloud to be moved via remote control

【3】Which of the following is NOT promised for 2022 World Cup by Qatar?

A. The tournament season.

B. The tournament venues.

C. The comfortable temperature for training grounds.

D. The comfortable temperature for the matches.

【4】About how much US dollars are estimated if four artificial clouds float above stadiums?

A. $ 1,600,000 B. $ 2,500,000

C. $500,000 D. $ 2,200,000

【5】Which of the following can best serve as the title of this passage?

A. Will the 2020 World Cup Be Held in the Middle East?

B. Qatar’s 2022 World Cup in High Temperature

. Will Man-Made Clouds Provide Shade at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar?

D. Artificial Clouds at High Cost Promising Comfortable Season

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】B

【3】C

【4】A

【5】C

【解析】

试题分析：这篇文章主要向我们介绍了卡塔尔打败众多竞争者成为2022年世界杯的举办地以及作为举办地，它需要解决的降温问题和相应的人工云措施。

【1】推断题。由题目中的off season淡季我们可以推断出这是在暗示世界杯举办的时间，故选D。

【2】细节题。由第二段中的 they've reportedly developed a type of artificial "cloud" designed to float above the World Cup venues and provide fans and players with relief from the blazing sun.句意为据报道，他们已经开发了一种人工云以漂浮在世界杯场地为球迷和球员缓解炽热的太阳带来的炎热。可以推断出人工云的设计是用以改善空气状况。故选B。

【3】细节题。由倒数第二段there is still concern of how the players will be able to function in the practice fields.句意为运动员如何在训练场上训练仍然存在担忧，可以推断出训练场的问题还没有得到解决，没有做到像承诺的那样，故选C。

【4】细节题。由最后一段中的The system would initially cost around US$500,000, with prices coming down with commercial scale production. 句意为这个系统最初花了大约50万美元，随着商业的规模增大，价格会下降，可以推断出四个人工云系统的价格应该低于200万美元，高于50万美元，所以最接近的答案是160万美元，故选A。

【5】推断题。有全文可知这篇文章主要是向我们介绍卡塔尔的人工云降温系统，所以答案应为人工云系统会为2022年塔卡尔世界杯提供绿荫吗？故选C。