It is nice to know what the weather will be like when we plan a trip. Do you know anything about the history of weather? Don’t look at the sky. Don’t look for old weather reports. Looking at the tree rings is more important. Correct weather reports date back only one century, but some trees can provide an exact record of weather even further back.
It is natural that a tree would grow best in a climate with plenty of sunlight and rainfall. It is also expected that little sunlight or rainfall would reduce the growth of a tree. The change from a favorable to an unfavorable climate can be found out by the reading pattern of rings in a tree trunk. To find out the weather of ten years ago, you can count the rings of a tree trunk from the outside to the inside. If the tenth ring is far from the other rings, then it is certain that plenty of sunny and rainy weather occurred. If the rings are close together, then the climate was bad for the tree.
Studying trees is important not only for the history of weather, but also for the history of man. In an area of New Mexico you can find only sand — no trees or people. However, many centuries ago a large population lived there. They left suddenly. Why?
A scientist studied the pattern of the rings of dead trees that had grown there. He made up his mind that the people had to leave because they had cut down all the trees. Trees were necessary to make fires and buildings. So, after the people destroyed the trees, they had to move.
In this example studying tree rings uncovered an exciting fact about the history of man.
1.We can find out the weather of five years ago by counting the rings of a tree trunk ____.
A. from the left to the right
B. from the right to the left
C. from the inside to the outside
D. from the outside to the inside
2.If the ring was far from the others, we can conclude that the weather of that year was ______.
A. bad B. sunny C. favorable D. rainy
3.By studying the rings of dead trees in an area of New Mexico, the scientist found _______.
A. why the people had to leave
B. where the people had to go
C. what the people had to eat
D. how the people left
4.The ancient people usually lived where there were plenty of trees mainly because ______.
A. trees provided an exact record of weather for research
B. trees could supply them with fruit and food to live on
C. trees could supply them with shades
D. trees were materials for fires and buildings
5.By giving the example of an area of New Mexico, the author tries to prove .
A. trees can’t live in the area without population
B. that studying trees is important for the history of man and weather.
C. what the real relation is between tree rings and the history of man and weather
D. the history of man is important for the history of trees
高二英语完型填空中等难度题
It is nice to know what the weather will be like when we plan a trip. Do you know anything about the history of weather? Don’t look at the sky. Don’t look for old weather reports. Looking at the tree rings is more important. Correct weather reports date back only one century, but some trees can provide an exact record of weather even further back.
It is natural that a tree would grow best in a climate with plenty of sunlight and rainfall. It is also expected that little sunlight or rainfall would reduce the growth of a tree. The change from a favorable to an unfavorable climate can be found out by the reading pattern of rings in a tree trunk. To find out the weather of ten years ago, you can count the rings of a tree trunk from the outside to the inside. If the tenth ring is far from the other rings, then it is certain that plenty of sunny and rainy weather occurred. If the rings are close together, then the climate was bad for the tree.
Studying trees is important not only for the history of weather, but also for the history of man. In an area of New Mexico you can find only sand — no trees or people. However, many centuries ago a large population lived there. They left suddenly. Why?
A scientist studied the pattern of the rings of dead trees that had grown there. He made up his mind that the people had to leave because they had cut down all the trees. Trees were necessary to make fires and buildings. So, after the people destroyed the trees, they had to move.
In this example studying tree rings uncovered an exciting fact about the history of man.
1.We can find out the weather of five years ago by counting the rings of a tree trunk ____.
A. from the left to the right
B. from the right to the left
C. from the inside to the outside
D. from the outside to the inside
2.If the ring was far from the others, we can conclude that the weather of that year was ______.
A. bad B. sunny C. favorable D. rainy
3.By studying the rings of dead trees in an area of New Mexico, the scientist found _______.
A. why the people had to leave
B. where the people had to go
C. what the people had to eat
D. how the people left
4.The ancient people usually lived where there were plenty of trees mainly because ______.
A. trees provided an exact record of weather for research
B. trees could supply them with fruit and food to live on
C. trees could supply them with shades
D. trees were materials for fires and buildings
5.By giving the example of an area of New Mexico, the author tries to prove .
A. trees can’t live in the area without population
B. that studying trees is important for the history of man and weather.
C. what the real relation is between tree rings and the history of man and weather
D. the history of man is important for the history of trees
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---What a nice day!
---Yes. I like _______ when the weather is fine.
A. one B. that C. it D. this
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
There is ______ what the weather will be like.
A.not knowing | B.no knowing | C.not known | D.no known |
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We all know what it is like to be unable to turn your head because of a cold in the muscles of your neck, or because an unexpected twist has made your neck ache and stiff. Your whole body feels tight. The slightest move makes you jump with pain. Nothing could be worse than a pain in the neck. That is why we use phrase to describe some people who give you the same feeling. We have all met such people.
One is the man who always seems to be clapping his hands—often at the wrong time—during a performance in the theater. He keeps you from hearing the actors.
Even worse are those who can never arrive before the curtain goes up and play begins. They come hurrying down to your row of seats. You are comfortably settled down, with your hat and heavy coat in your lap. You must stand up to let them pass. You are proud of your self-control after they have settled into their seats…Well, what now…Good God, one of them is up again. He forgot to go to the men’s room, and once more you have to stand up, hanging on to your hat and coat to let him pass. Now, that is “a pain in the neck.”
Another, well-known to us all, is the person sitting behind you in the movies. His mouth is full of popcorn; he is chewing loudly, or talking between bites to friends next to him. None of them remain still. Up and down, back and forth, they go for another bag of popcorn, or something to drink.
Then, there is the main sitting next to you at a lunch counter smoking a smelly cigar. He wants you to enjoy it too, and blows smoke across your food into your mouth.
We must not forget the man who comes into a bus or subway car and sits down next to you, just as close as you will let him. You are reading the newspaper and he leans over and stretches his neck so that he can read the paper with you. He may even turn the paper to the next page before you are ready for it.
We also call such a person a “rubberneck”, always putting out his neck to where it does not belong, like neighbors who watch all your visitors. They enjoy invading your privacy. People have a strong dislike for rubbernecks. They hate being spied upon.
1.Where can you find this passage?
A. Medicine dictionaries. B. A travel guide.
C. Social science books. D. Students text books.
2.How do you feel when late comers walk back and forth in front of you in a cinema?
A. Disturbed. B. Ignored. C. Bored. D. Relaxed.
3.A “rubberneck” often ________.
A. says bad words behind people
B. quarrels face to face with neighbors
C. bargains the price with sales women
D. asks about other people’s business
4.Which of the follow is “a pain in the neck”?
A. Someone who helps you find your seat in a movie theatre.
B. Someone who smokes in a smoking section on a train.
C. Someone who throws trash out of his car window on the highway.
D. Someone who goes to the doctor for his severe pain on the neck.
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What will the weather be like according to the radio?
A.Sunny. B.Rainy. C.Windy.
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What will the weather be like tomorrow?
A. The same as today. B. Cooler than today. C. Warmer than today.
高二英语短对话简单题查看答案及解析
----It’s a lovely day, isn’t it?
----Yes. I appreciate ___when the weather is like this. Why don’t we sit outside and have our lunch?
A. this B. that
C. it D. one
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People have always wanted to know what the future will look like. Then, how can we know what the future will look like?1.The world has changed a lot in the past 150 years, but we humans are driven by the same basic needs as we were 150 years ago, such as food, sleep, the feeling of being appreciated and loved.
2.No. In addition, generally speaking, the inventions for the last 150 years have been a human effort for freedom and communication, to be able to get in control of the time and world. Since there is still much to do in this area, this will be the focus at least for the next 150 years.
But why do we need to predict the future? Predicting the future is important for two reasons: first we need to start to think about what kind of future we’d like for ourselves and to pass on the next generation.3.
How about the virtual worlds? It might be possible in the future to experience the sand between your toes, and hear the waves, just lying in your bed at home.4.So, even if a great invention is there for an affordable price, it'll never take the place of the common experience if it's not real.
5.What we'll see in the next 50 years is the transition from an oil-dependent society to a new society. Here there'll be new medicine, continued exploration of space, challenges in the climate change, and new inventions that make life a little easier.
A. So what will the future look like then?
B. Will this change in the next 150 years?
C. Predicting the future can help us in many ways.
D. However, you'll never get the feeling of being there.
E. Well, to understand the future, you must know the past.
F. However, no matter how real the experience will feel, it doesn't happen for real.
G. Then we need to know what decisions we need to make today that will give the best result in the future.
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— It’s a lovely day, isn’t it?
— Yes. I love when the weather is like this. Why don’t we sit outside and have our lunch?
A.this B.that C.it D.one
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When the weather is good, most children would like to play outside. So we asked some kids and their parents whether the following toys kept them happy.
All Surface Swingball, $35.99
Played by Martin, nine, and five-year-old Alex in Crewe, Cheshire.
Mother Jennifer says, “The boys thought the toy was excellent and really wanted to play with it. It can be played with alone or with another child. It’s for the right age range but I believe the toy can be played with by all ages and is suitable for the whole family.”
Rubberwood Quoits Set, $13.99
Played by Jessica, four.
Mother Lucy Hayburst, 37, in Chichester, West Sussex, says, “Jessica played with this toy for a few minutes but quickly stopped playing with it. Since we bought this toy for her, she only played several times. The quality is very good. It can be played with by one child or more. Besides, I believe it’s more suitable for older kids.”
Wooden Animal Skittles, $14.99
Played by Matthew, two.
Father Richard Lee, 36, from Dartford, Kent, says, “Matthew was very interested in the toys and liked to play with them, but that only lasted for around five minutes. The skittles were fun at first but that feeling soon disappeared. Two or more children can play with the toy together. And I think they are most suitable for kids aged between three and seven. Our youngest son, Ethan, just kept trying to eat the lion’s head.”
First Tailball Net Set, $22
Played by James, five.
Mother Sarah Schwar, 39, from Grays, Essex, says, “James loved the toy.” He enjoyed balls so it was perfect for him. We used it in the summer as it was easy to take on trips. It is suitable for kids over five years old. I think the price is fair and your children deserve it.”
1.What did Jessica think of Rubberwood Quoits Set?
A. Frightening. B. Expensive.
C. Wonderful. D. Boring
2.Which toys are suitable for kids aged three?
A. Wooden Animal Skittles & First Taiball Net Set.
B. Rubberwood Quoits Set & First Taiball Net Set.
C. All Surfacce Swingball & Wooden Animal Skittles.
D. All Surface Swingball & Rubberwood Quoits Set.
3.What can we learn from the text?
A. Toys should be chosen according to children’s ages.
B. Each toy has its own advantages and disadvantages.
C. Parents should encourage kids to play with toys patiently.
D. All parents are concerned with the usage and prices of toys.
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