The Israeli farmers who pioneered the revolutionary technology known as drip irrigation weren’t trying to solve one of the world’s most urgent problems.They were just trying to survive.They lived in the desert,and they didn’t have enough water to grow their crops.
In its simplest form,it was little more than a pipe with holes in it.But behind each hole was a hi-tech dripper that let out just the fight amount of water.Snaked along a row of crops so that the holes were positioned directly above the roots,the pipe could direct each precious drop of water directly to the plants,getting a bigger harvest while using a very small amount of the water.
Over time,the farmers improved upon the technology,perfecting the drippers that regulated the flow of water,and connecting the pipelines to computers that could determine exactly how much water each plant needed and when.
If the global population kept growing,the rest of the world would increasingly resemble their little community in the desert.So they began selling their irrigation systems in other parts of the world,eventually expanding to more than 110 countries.Netafirm,the company says it’s lifting people out of poverty and conserving water at a time when the importance of doing so has never been clearer.
The mass adoption of drip irrigation won’t save the world by itself.To avoid the coming catastrophe,nearly everybody will,in some way,have to do more with less,perhaps through accepting and using other new technologies.Otherwise,it’s going to get ugly.
1.Why is drip irrigation called“the revolutionary technology”?
A.It saves the world all by itself.
B.It is controlled by computers.
C.It makes irrigation more effective.
D.It provides deserts with water.
2.What does“one of the world’s most urgent problems”in Paragraph l refer to?
A.Lacking water. B.Lacking labor.
C.Lacking food. D.Lacking energy.
3.How does the drip irrigation help farmers with crops?
A.By drilling holes on the pipes.
B.By regulating water via drippers.
C.By snaking pipes along the crops.
D.By placing pipes just above roots.
4.Which of the following will be the best slogan for Netafirm to sell the irrigation systems?
A.Less water;More harvest.
B.New technology;New world.
C.More grain;Less starvation.
D.Water saving;World surviving.
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1.Meals can be served _______.
A. outside the room at 3:00 p. m.
B. in the dining-room at 6:00 p. m.
C. in the dining-room from 7:30 a. m. to 9:15 p. m.
D. in rooms at 9:00 p. m.
2.If you do not wish to be disturbed, you should_______.
A. close the door all the time
B. turn off all the light
C. hang a sign on the door handle
D. inform receptionist not to telephone you
3.If you intend to leave the room tomorrow, you may leave at any of the following hours except ______
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A. At restaurants. B. In shops.
C. In hotels. D. In the newspapers.
5.What can we conclude from the last paragraph?
A. You should respect the other guests’ privacy.
B. You are not allowed to use radios and televisions.
C. You shouldn't make the radios and televisions too loud after 11:00 p.m.
D. To comfort others, you should turn off radios and televisions after 11:00 p.m.
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完形填空
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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The next morning, it was drizzling. An old man, who went to the market early, found the beggar _________ on the ground. He woke the beggar up and _________ asked whether he was cold or not, but the beggar made no _________ . Then the old man _________ his hands gently, saying that they felt_________ . With these words, he ran home in a hurry, returned with a pile of _________ , picked out a sweater and urged the beggar to _________ it on again and again. Seeing what happened, many other passers-by surrounded the beggar and gave him change one after another, showing_________ for him. It was not long before the beggar received a handful of _________ .
In many cases our behavior may have a great _________ on the people around us because they are likely to _________ us. Therefore, we should pay special attention to what we do and say, trying to infect others with positive words instead of _________ ones.
1.A. persuaded B. encouraged C. expected D. ordered
2.A. approach B. speak C. hear D. agree
3.A. angrier B. happier C. sadder D. braver
4.A. still B. only C. never D. already
5.A. crowded B. covered C. provided D. equipped
6.A. laziness B. dishonesty C. inability D. mistake
7.A. buried B. raised C. closed D. bent
8.A. admiration B. curiosity C. scold D. praise
9.A. crying B. eating C. playing D. sleeping
10.A. loudly B. rudely C. seriously D. kindly
11.A. comment B. reply C. introduction D. bet
12.A. lifted B. kissed C. held D. threw
13.A. freezing B. warm C. sleepy D. comfortable
14.A. books B. clothes C. pictures D. money
15.A. show B. take C. get D. put
16.A. respect B. pity C. worry D. appreciation
17.A. coins B. food C. fruit D. sand
18.A. change B. view C. effect D. impression
19.A. avoid B. invite C. compare D. follow
20.A. important B. meaningless C. negative D. harmful
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阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
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"My dear child, Fido," replied his mother, "although your abilities are small, yet a hearty good will is enough3._ _ (cover) all faults. Just love him dearly, and prove your love4._ _ all the means in your power, and you will not fail to please him."
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书面表达
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1.多跟同学交流沟通;
2.积极参加学校活动;
3.向老师寻求帮助。
注意:1.词数:100左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头和结尾已给出,不计人总词数。
Dear Chris,
I am sorry to hear that you are having trouble fitting in at your new school.
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Yours,
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阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
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书面表达
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2.自己的优势。
注意:1.词数100左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Sir or Madam,
As we know, a growing number of countries hope to know more about China. _______
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Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours sincerely,
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根据汉语提示,用单词或短语的适当形式填空。
1.Her unhappy childhood was the __________(起源)of her problems later in life.
2.John_______________(屏住呼吸),and wondered what would happen next.
3.You could see from his face that he was__________ (撒谎).
4.When life was difficult in the past, she_______________(谋生)by singing in a nightclub.
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6.A heavy curtain was put up to ______________(挡住)the light.
7.You should exercise more so as to keep ____________ (精力充沛).
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