Generous public funding of basic science would______a good many benefits for the country's health,wealth and security.
A. result from B. lead to C. lie in D. settle down
科目:高中英语 来源:2013届重庆市三峡联盟高三3月联考英语试卷(带解析) 题型:阅读理解
Earlier this year, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed a stricter nationwide health standard for smog-causing pollutants that would bring substantial benefits to millions of Americans. With a final rule expected by the end of this month, some opponents, mainly from industrial and oil-producing states, are pushing back. They say investments required to produce cleaner air are too expensive and not scientifically justified.
Lisa Jackson, the E.P.A. administrator, needs to stick to her guns. This is only the first of several political tests to come this fall, as she also seeks to tighten rules governing individual pollutants like mercury and global warming gases like carbon dioxide.
The health standard she is proposing covers ground-level ozone, commonly known as smog, which is formed when sunlight mixes with pollutants from factories, refineries, power plants and automobiles. Ozone is a major health threat, contributing to heart disease and various respiratory (呼吸道的) problems.
Ms. Jackson’s proposal—to reduce the permitted level of smog in the air from the current 75 parts per billion to between 60 parts per billion and 70 parts per billion—is sensible, no matter what industry’s defenders may claim. It had been recommended by the agency’s independent scientific panel but rejected by the Bush administration, which proposed a weaker standard.
Industry will have to make investments in cleaner power plants, and new technologies may be required. As it is, about half the counties that monitor ozone levels are not yet in compliance with current standards, let alone the proposed standard.
Fears about burdening industry raised by critics like George Voinovich, a Republican of Ohio, and Mary Landrieu, a Democrat of Louisiana, cannot be dismissed out of hand, especially in the middle of a recession (萧条). But the health benefits, E.P.A. says, far outweigh the costs, and the time frame for compliance (服从) is generous.
【小题1】Why are some people strongly against a stricter limitation of smog-caused pollutants?
A.Because they have to live a poorer life. |
B.Because they think they have to spend more money. |
C.Because they hold different political view. |
D.Because they want to make more money. |
A.To reduce the permitted smog level as much as possible. |
B.To raise the permitted smog level as much as possible. |
C.To keep the permitted smog level from 60 to 70 to 75 parts per billion. |
D.To lower the permitted smog level from 75 to 60 to 70 parts per billion. |
A.Objective. | B.Subjective. | C.Critical. | D.Unknown. |
A.Cleaner power plant on the way. |
B.Say no to smog pollutants. |
C.Lower smog pollutant, better our life. |
D.Debate on smog pollutants. |
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科目:高中英语 来源:江西省于都中学2009-2010学年度高二下学期周练二英语试卷(B) 题型:阅读理解
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THE situation seemed hopeless.
From the day he started at my junior-high,Willard P.Franklin lived in his own world,shutting out his classmates and me, his teacher.My attempts at establishing a friendly relationship with him were met with complete indifference(冷淡).Even a “Good Morning Willard” received only a very low grunt(咕哝).I could see that his classmates got on no better Willard was completely a loner who seemed to have no desire or need to break his barrier(障碍)of silence.
Shortly after the Thanksgiving holiday,we received word of the annual Christmas collection of money for the less fortunate people in our school district.
“Christmas is a season of giving,” I told my students.“There are a few students in the school who might not have a happy holiday season.By contributing to our Christmas collection,you will help buy food,clothing and toys for these needy people.We start the collection tomorrow.”
When I called for the contributions the next day,I discovered that almost everyone had forgotten,except for Willard P. Franklin.The boy dug deep into his pants pockets as he walked up to my desk.Carefully, he dropped two quarters into the small container.
“I don’t need any milk for lunch,” he said very quietly. For a moment,just a moment, he smiled.Then he turned and walked back to his desk.
That night,after school.I took our meager contributions to the school principal(校长).I couldn’t help sharing the incident that had taken place.
“I may be wrong,but I believe Willard might be getting ready to become a part of the world around him,”I told the principal.
“Yes, I believe it sounds hopeful.”he nodded.“And I think we might do well to have him share a bit of his world with us.I just received a list of the poor families in our school who most need help through the Christmas collection.Here, take a look at it.”
As I gazed down to read.I discovered Willard P. Franklin and his family were the top names on the list.
72. From the second paragraph, we can see that the teacher___________
A. established a friendly relationship with Willard
B. tried hard to pull Willard out of his own world
C. found Willard got on better with his classmates
D. was positive that Willard would gradually open his heart
73. What do we learn about the collection of money at Christmas?
A. It is intended for the poor families in their school district.
B. Everyone except Willard was willing to contribute to the Christmas collection.
C. Students were encouraged to buy food, clothing and toys for needy people.
D. It is collected every year to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday.
74. What does the underlined word 'meager' in Paragraph 7 mean?
A. Great. B. Generous. C. Huge. D. Small
75. Which of the following can best describe Willard?
A. Poor but proud. B. Lonely but loving.
C. Indifferent and sad. D. Bright and hopeful.
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科目:高中英语 来源:2010年江苏盐城中学高二下学期期末考试英语卷 题型:填空题
单词拼写(共10小题,每小题1分, 满分10分)
81. There are many wild animals in the forests and on the freezing, ice-covered lands in the north, and fish are a______ in the seas and rivers.
82. The government issued a statement c______ the bombing which killed hundreds of innocent citizens.
83. Please tell me how to d______ a poisonous snake from a harmless snake.
84. He made a lot of scientific discoveries that he shared with the world, p ______ in the field of astronomy.
85. There is a t______ in the plot when a very generous stranger gives Pip a lot of money.
86. The Louvre Museum has more than 6,000 other European paintings, ______ (从……到……) from the 13th century to the 19th century.
87. One reason for this is that most ______ (传统) film festivals show films from a variety of countries.
88. Our guests today are _______ (代表) from six of the major international film festivals.
89. The sad thing is that although Van Gogh ______ (奉献) his whole self to painting, he only sold one painting before he died.
90. ______ (相反) to my expectation, present at the party were a group of young people who called themselves pioneers of modern art.
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科目:高中英语 来源:2012-2013学年浙江省舟山二中等三校高一上学期期末联考英语试卷(带解析) 题型:填空题
根据下列句子及所给单词的首字母,写出各单词的正确形式(每空限填一词)。
【小题1】As we all know, Nelson Mandela was once s_______________ to 27 years in prison.
【小题2】On the top of the high mountain, they found the air was hard to b____________.
【小题3】He is not a Chinese but he can speak Chinese f_____________.
【小题4】Most scientists present at the meeting voted a_____________ the plan for it would be harmful to the air.
【小题5】They all b__________ out laughing at the funny joke.
【小题6】She is so generous that she gives the poor food and clothing and asks for nothing in r________.
【小题7】After the earthquake, the whole city lay in r__________.
【小题8】A majority of people like to play o__________ rather than stay indoors when it is fine.
【小题9】People in all countries hope for a p_____________ world instead of one filled with wars.
【小题10】We need more e___________ to prove that he is the thief.
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科目:高中英语 来源:2014届广东省高二下学期期中考试英语试卷(解析版) 题型:单词拼写
根据首字母,中文或括号里词的适当形式填写单词。只限填Module 7 Unit 3 - Unit 5的单词。(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
1.They encouraged the students to p________ in the running of the class.
2.He was so generous that he d________ thousands of pounds to charity.
3.What skills are needed to o________ this advanced machine?
4. The sports meet which is held a________ in our school is an exciting activity.
5. We have a________ (大量的) evidence to prove that he is right.
6.The elderly are afraid of ________ (遗弃) to the care of strangers.
7.Recent years ________ (见证) a great improvement in the relations between the two countries.
8. The children have been a great c________ (comfortable) to me through all of this.
9.It’s considerate of them to provide us with the basic ________ (require) of life.
10.Jack does some v________ (volunteer) work in the community at weekends.
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