Until recently, scientists had mapped only about 20 percent of the sea floor. But our knowledge of the deep seas is changing because of information from satellites. Scientists have produced a new map that provides a detailed picture of the oceans. The map is expected to help oceanographers (海洋学家), industry and governments.
The new map is twice as detailed as the map made 20 years ago. David Sandwell is a geophysics professor at the University of California. He and other scientists worked on the mapping project. He says they turned to space to look deeper into the ocean.
The scientists collected and studied information from two satellites. Some of the data came from the European Space Agency’s Cryo-2 satellite. It was placed in Earth's orbit to watch sea ice. The other satellite is the American space agency's Jason-1. It is studying the surface of the oceans. Scientists combined the satellite data with images gathered by sonar (声波定位仪) equipment on ships. Sonar works by sending sound waves through the water. When the sound waves hit an object, its presence is confirmed.
The new map shows the sea floor as it has never been seen before. It shows thousands of underwater mountains and places where continents pulled apart. It shows where earthquakes were active many years ago. They all are buried deep underneath the ocean floor.
David Sandwell says the map is a powerful tool for fisheries, those interested in protecting the environment and for oil exploration.
“The petrol exploration industry is interested in how to reconnect the continents, bring them back together tectonically so you can map the basins on one continental edge—say, Africa—and use that to establish where the similar basin would be on the other continental edge in South America.”
If scientists know that information, they may be able to find oil fields. The new data also will help scientists improve their estimates of ocean depths. This information can help ships travel safely and improve military operations and scientific projects worldwide.
Mr. Sandwell thinks scientists will make many more discoveries as they examine the new map and the information it provides.
1.Which one is not mentioned about the benefits brought by the new map?
A. Fisheries. B. Scientific projects.
C. Ship manufacture. D. Oil exploration.
2.What can we know about the new map?
A. It shows where earthquakes will happen.
B. It will be helpful to industry and governments.
C. It is three times as detailed as the old one years ago.
D. It shows the sea floor as it has ever been seen before.
3.The text is likely to appear in _________.
A. a newspaper B. an advertisement
C. a science magazine D. a finance report
4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. The detailed picture of the oceans
B. Underwater mountains and places
C. More discoveries about the oceans
D. Scientists create new maps of ocean floor
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21.A.As | B.Though | C.If | D.When |
22.A.successful | B.extra | C.satisfying | D.convenient |
23.A.driving | B.repairing | C.taking | D.designing |
24.A.working | B.travelling | C.discussing | D.living |
25.A.prepared for | B.attended | C.asked for | D.held |
26.A.lose | B.like | C.find | D.get |
27.A.hard | B.busy | C.serious | D.short |
28.A.wave at | B.drop off | C.call on | D.look for |
29.A.ordering | B.promising | C.saying | D.showing |
30.A.in case | B.or else | C.as if | D.now that |
31.A.hurt | B.hit | C.caught | D.moved |
32.A.feelings | B.attention | C.strength | D.interests |
33.A.opinions | B.education | C.experiences | D.life |
34.A.list | B.book | C.check | D.copy |
35.A.connect | B.turn | C.keep | D.add |
36.A.her | B.a passenger | C.me | D.my friend |
37.A.hospital | B.factory | C.restaurant | D.hotel |
38.A.listen to | B.review | C.give | D.talk about |
39.A.plan | B.choice | C.day | D.tour |
40.A.operation | B.speaking | C.employment | D.thinking. |
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C. | So am I | D. | I hope so |
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假定你是李华,要邀请在你校交流的英国学生Peter到翠湖公园参加英语角活动。请根据以下图画给Peter写封英文邮件,告诉他路线,并希望他周日上午九点从所住的宾馆出发,到达公园正门。
1.字数100左右,开头已经给出。
2.可适当添加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
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Yours,
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及二个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Insurance companies are normally willing to insure anything, but it must be unique to insure a dish. It was a unusual pie dish, for it was eighteen feet in long and six feet in width. They had been purchased by a local authority so that an enormous pie could baked for an annual fair. The pie committee decided that the best way to transport would be by a canal, so they insured it for the trip. Short after it was launched, the pie committee went to the local inn to celebrate. In the same time, a number of teenager climbed on to the dish and held a little party of their own. Dancing proved to be more than the dish could bear, but during the party it capsized (倾覆) and sink in seven feet of water.
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The United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union, a historic decision that will reshape the nation^ place in the world and is already upsetting governments across the continent. The surprising turn of events caused a fall in the financial markets, with the value of the British pound and stock prices falling.
The campaign to leave the EU won by 52 percent to 48 percent. More than 17 million people in the UK—made up of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland — voted to sever ties with the EU, a Political and economic partnership comprising 28 countries across Europe. About 16.1 million voted to remain.
The result raises serious questions about the future of the EU. The British go out from the union-nicknamed Brexit — is just the latest in a series of crises to annoy the EU. The alliance is already dealing with economic bad results from the global financial collapse of 2008, along with a record arrival refugees to Europe due in part to Syria’s civil war.
Some British citizens believe the EU has too much influence over Britain’s authority and that the country’s industries would be more profitable on their own. Others want Britain to reclaim control of its borders and reduce how many people enter the country to work They say the EU’s open-border policy allows unlimited numbers of immigrants to come in from poorer nations—and that those people take jobs from British workers. Those who campaigned to stay in the EU, meanwhile, argued that the UK and its economy is stronger within the alliance.
Now the UK will become the first nation to leave the European Union. The decision is a huge blow the alliance because Britain is one of its most powerful members. “The main impact will be massive disorder in the EU system for the next two years,” said Thierry de Montbrial, of the French Institute of International Relations. “There will be huge political change costs on how to solve the British exit.” The decision could also have a domino effect, he warned, with other countries following the UK’s lead and exiting the EU.
1.What does the underlined word “sever” mean?
A. Settle down. B. Take over.
C. Break off. D. Build up.
2.Most British wanted to leave the EU because they believe .
A. they can help immigrants to create more job chances
B. they expect the EU to have an open border policy
C. they want to set up their own authority
D. they will lead a better life on their own
3.What did Brexit make Thierry worry about?
A. More countries will do as the UK does.
B. Scotland win their independence from the EU.
C. The EU will pay back more money to the UK.
D. The economy in the EU will suffer loss.
4.What might be the most suitable title for the passage?
A. The UK Wins Independence with Votes
B. The UK Votes to Leave the European Union
C. The UK Makes a Historic Decision Again
D. The UK Remains Separated from the World
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