When discussing the causes of animal endangerment, it is important to understand that individual species are not the only factors involved in this difficult situation．Endangerment is a broad 1 , one that involves the habitats（栖息地）and environments where species live and interact with one another．Although some measures are being taken to help specific cases of endangerment, the universal problem cannot be solved until humans 2 the natural environments where endangered species live．There are many reasons why a particular species may become endangered, but habitat destruction is on top．
Our planet is continually changing, causing habitats to be altered and modified．Natural changes tend to occur at a 3 pace, usually causing only a slight 4 on individual species．However, when changes occur at a fast pace, there is little or no time for individual species to 5 and adjust to new circumstances．This can create disastrous results, and for this reason, rapid habitat loss is the primary cause of species endangerment． The strongest 6 in rapid habitat loss are human beings． Nearly every region of the earth has been affected by human activity, particularly during this past century．The loss of microbes（微生物）in soils that 7 supported tropical forests, the 8 of fish and various aquatic species in polluted habitats, and changes in global climate brought about by the 9 of greenhouse gases are all results of human activity．
It can be difficult for an individual to 10 the effects that humans have had on specific species．It is hard to identify or predict human effects on individual species and habitats, especially during a human lifetime．But it is quite 11 that human activity has greatly 12 to species endangerment． 13 , although tropical forests may look as though they are thick and healthy, they are 14 highly susceptible（易受影响的）to destruction．This is because the soils in which they grow 15 nutrients． It may take centuries to re-grow a forest that was cut down by humans or destroyed by fire, and many of the world’s severely threatened animals and plants live in these forests． If the current rate of forest loss continues, huge quantities of plant and animal species will disappear．
1．A．theme B．project C．issue D．experiment
2．A．worsen B．protect C．construct D．ignore
3．A．gradual B．single C．stable D．rapid
4．A．anxiety B．improvement C．impact D．burden
5．A．survive B．react C．reflect D．live
6．A．ruins B．objections C．limitations D．forces
7．A．formerly B．formally C．freely D．usually
8．A．appreciation B．destruction C．extinction D．existence
9．A．escape B．leak C．release D．relief
10．A．cause B．remind C．remember D．recognize
11．A．reasonable B．apparent C．possible D．natural
12．A．devoted B．donated C．contributed D．adapted
13．A．In short B．By contrast C．As a result D．For example
14．A．naturally B．actually C．fully D．completely
15．A．lack B．contain C．reduce D．limit
科目：高中英语 来源：2015届山西省晋中市高一下学期期中考试英语试卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
My parents were in a huge argument, and I was really upset about it. I didn’t know who I should talk with about how I was feeling. So I asked Mom to allow me to stay the night at my best friend’s house. Though I knew I wouldn’t tell her about my parents’ situation, I was looking forward to getting out of the house. I was in the middle of packing up my things when suddenly the power went out in the neighborhood. Mom came to tell me that I should stay with my grandpa until the power came back on.
I was really disappointed because I felt that we did not have much to talk about. But I knew he would be frightened alone in the dark. I went to his room and told him that I’d stay with him until the power was restored. He was quite happy and said, “Great opportunity(机会)”
“ What is ?” I asked.
“ To talk, you and I,” he said. “To hold a private little meeting about what we’re going to do with your mom and dad, and what we’re going to do with ourselves now that we’re in the situation we are in.”
“But we can’t do anything about it, Grandpa,” I said, surprised that here was someone with whom I could share my feelings and someone who was in the same “boat” as I was.
And that’s how the most unbelievable friendship between my grandfather and me started. Sitting there in the dark, we talked about our feelings and fears of life—from how fast things change, to how they sometimes don’t change fast enough. That night, because the power went out, I found a new friend, with whom I could safely talk about all my fears and pains, whatever they may be.
Suddenly, the lights all came back on. “Well,” he said, “ I guess that means you’ll want to go now. I really like our talk. I hope the power will go out every few nights!”
1. I wished to get out of the house because ______________
A．I was angry about my parents’ quarrel（争吵）
B．I found nobody to share my feelings with
C．I wanted to escape from the dark house
D．I planned to tell my friend about my trouble
2.Grandpa was happy to see me because _____________
A．he could discuss the problem with me
B．he had not seen me for a long time
C．he was afraid of darkness
D．he felt quite lonely
3.What can be inferred from the passage?
A．The grandchild was eager to leave.
B．They would have more chats.
C．The lights would go out again.
D．It would no longer be dark.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2010年上海市高一上学期期中考试英语卷 题型：阅读理解
Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from the list A--F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.
（考生注意答题卡上的题号要与本题填涂时一致，从76题涂卡）
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A. TV’s Influence on Children’s Life B. Argument Against Violence on TV C. TV’s Influence on People’s Leisure Activities D. The Importance of Violence in Real Life E. Attractions of Violence on TV F. TV’s Power |
1._________
Television has probably been the most powerful medium in shaping the new community. The electronic community gives us our mutual friends, our significant events and our daily chats. The “produced” relationships of television families become our models for intimacy. We know media stars better than we know our neighbors. Most of us can discuss their lives better than we can discuss those of our relatives. We think a man who plays a doctor on TV actually know something about medicine
2._________
TV isolates people in their spare time. People spend more time watching music videos but less time making music with each other. People in small town now watch international cable networks instead of driving to their neighbor’s house for cards. Women watch soaps instead of attending church circles or book clubs. When company comes, the kids are sent to the TV room with videos.
3._________
Parent are not the main influence in the lives of their children. Some of the first voices children hear are from the television, the first street they know is Sesame Street. A child playing Nintendo is learning different lessons than a child playing along a creek or playing dominoes with a grandfather.
4._________
The time devoted to violence on TV in no way reflects its importance in real life. In real life, most of us exercise, work, visit our friends, read, cook and eat and shop. Few of us spend any significant amount of our time solving murders or fleeing psychotic killers. On television there are many more detective and murderers than exist in the real world. A rule of thumb about violence is “If it bleeds, it leads.” Violence captures viewers’ attention. Our programs have become increasing violent.
5._________
Some might say that there is nothing new under the sun. Of course, in a narrow sense, they are correct. There have always been murderers, and stories about violence have been the theme of literature and song. However, things are different now. Children are exposed to hundreds of examples of violence every day. The frequency and intensity of these images is unprecedented in the history of humanity. We have clear records that this exposure makes it more likely that children will be violent and increase their fear levels about potential violence.
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科目：高中英语 来源：20102011河北省12月份高二英语试题 题型：阅读理解
There are many American expressions about insects--- like bees, for example. Bees are known as very hard workers. They appear to be busy, moving around their homes, or hives (蜂窝). So you might say you were as busy as a bee if you spent your weekend cleaning your house. In fact, you might say your house was a beehive of activity if your whole family was helping you clean. You also might say you made a beeline for something if you went there right away. When we go to see a movie, my friend always makes a beeline for the place where they sell popcorn (爆米花) .
Here is an expression about bees that is not used much any more, but we like it anyway. We think it was first used in the 1920s. If something was the best of its kind, you might say it was the bee’s knees. Now, we admit that we do not know how this expression developed. In fact, we do not even know if bees have knees!
If your friend cannot stop talking about something because she thinks it is important, you might say she has a bee in her bonnet (女帽). If someone asks you a personal question, you might say “that is none of your beeswax”. This means none of your business.
Speaking of personal questions, there is an expression when their children ask, “Where do babies come from?” Parents who discuss sex and reproduction (生殖) say this is talking about the birds and bees.
Butterflies are beautiful insects, but you would not want to have butterflies in your stomach. That means to be nervous about having to do something, like speaking in front of a crowd. You would also not want to have ants in your trousers. That is, to be unable to sit still.
1. If you make a beeline for something, you _____ .
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A．are as busy as a bee |
B．go quickly and directly towards it |
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C．always go to the same place |
D．buy something at a certain place |
2. The underlined expression “ it is the bee’s knees” ______ .
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A．is not used at all now |
B．was first used in the 1820s |
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C．reminds us that bees have knees |
D．means “it is very good” |
3. If you ask your American friend Jack “How old is your wife?” he may say “_____.”
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A．It is none of your beeswax |
B．You have a bee in your bonnet |
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C．It is the bee’s knees |
D．You are talking about the birds and bees |
4. When you have butterflies in your stomach, you _____ .
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A．are too sick to sit still |
B．have ants in your trousers |
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C．are nervous about something |
D．have a stomachache |
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科目：高中英语 来源：20102011河北冀州中学高二下学期第三次月考英语试题 题型：阅读理解
In a book called Magnificent Obsession, by Lloyd C. Douglas, a description is given of people helping others but doing it secretly. When difficult problems worried an individual, friends nearby would meet to discuss possible solution without the individual knowing their actions. When a solution was agreed upon, one or two of the friends would carry out the plan and solve the problem secretly , to the great delight of the worried individual. The helpers would stand by privately, content with their success. No reward was given to the problem solvers, not even a sincere “thank you”, because they were never known.
This concept is popular today but in a different way. The phrase “pay it forward” is now used when one person helps another. However, the person helped may not be able to repay the person or group that helped them. So rather than return the favor to their helpers, they are supposed to help someone else in the future, which means they pay it forward. It is a sense of responsibility which makes us want to give back in equal measure to the one who has helped us. But , in this case, the responsibility turns to helping someone in the future.
Suppose your elderly grandmother pays part of your schooling. She may tell you there is no need to repay her because it is a gift from someone who loves you very much. Nothing would please her more than to have you use her money to get a good education.
You may never be able to repay her for such a gift. However, she not only gave you some money , but she provided you with an example that you should also help other people who need it.
People with serious needs are everywhere. Many are children who need better clothes, more books and even better schools. Some are elderly people who can’t afford their medicine or a doctor’s care. Consider how you can “pay it forward” rather than pay money back to your grandmother.
1.
The underlined word “pay it forward” means ____________________.
A. to repay someone who has helped you
B. to pay someone else who needs help
C. to help someone who has helped you
D. to help someone else who needs help
2.
What does the writer suggest with the example of “your elderly grandmother”?
A. We should learn to respect our grandparents.
B. We should work hard to get a good education.
C. We should also lend a hand to other people in need of help.
D. We should never forget to repay people for their help.
3.
From the passage we know_________________.
A. everybody needs help
B. more children need help than elderly people
C. it costs a lot of money to “pay it forward”
D. nowadays many people help others without being repaid
4.
By writing the passage, the author wishes people in the world to be _____________.
A. unselfish B. mysterious C. honest D. unforgettable
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科目：高中英语 来源：0910学年黑龙江省高一上学期期末考试英语试题 题型：阅读理解
第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
There is no clear advice on how to use your body language. What you do might be interpreted(诠释)in several ways, depending on the surroundings and who you are talking to. You’ll probably want to use body language differently when talking to your boss compared to when you talk to a girl you’re interested in. The following are some effective ways to improve your body language.
First, to change your body language you must be aware of your body language. Notice
how you sit, how you stand , how you use your hands and legs, and what you do while talking to someone.
You might want to practice in front of a mirror. It might seem silly but no one is watching you. This will give you good feedback(反馈)on how you look to other people and also give you an opportunity to practice a bit before going out into the world.
Another tip is to close your eyes and visualize how you would stand and sit to feel confident, open and relaxed or whatever you want to communicate. See yourself move like that version of yourself. Then try it out.
You might also want to observe friends, role models, movie stars or other people you think have good body language. Observe what they do and you don’t and take bits and pieces you like from them. Try using what you can learn from them.
Some of these tips might seem like you are faking(假装) something. But fake it till you make it a useful way to learn something new. And remember, feelings work backwards too. If you smile a bit more you will feel happier. If you sit up straight you will feel more energetic and in control. If you slow down your movements you’ll feel calmer.
56.What’s the purpose of the passage?
A.To show the importance of body language.
B.To compare spoken language with body language.
C.To give some tips on improving body language.
D.To introduce different kinds of body language.
57.We can learn from the passage that_________.
A.body language is not as important as spoken language.
B.movie stars and models always have good body language.
C.using more body language can make us more popular.
D.different body language should be used in different situations.
58.The underlined word “visualize” in Paragraph 4 means_________.
A.see in one’s mind B.discuss with somebody
C.look in the mirror D.Practice again and again
59.What does the author mainly want to say in the last paragraph?
A.Don’t hide your true feelings. B.It’s a good idea to imitate some people .
C.Try to stay calm all the time. D.Go on learning more about body language.
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