(2013·青岛一模)Scientists are still wondering ___...

(2013·青岛一模)Scientists are still wondering ________ the Egyptians built the pyramids so long ago.

A．how it is that      B．how is it that

C．it is how that      D．that how it is

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Scientists have long wondered　　parts of the brain are involved in musical tasks.

A. that            B. which            C. whose            D. where

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—I wonder why the thinnest plastics bags, though ________ , are still in use here.

—Well, it’s no easy job to solve this problem effectively.

A. banning            B. banned          C. to ban          D. having banned

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Even though they are not doubtful at all _______ John will pass the exam, I still wonder ______ he is fully prepared.

A. whether; that　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 B. that; whether　　 C. that; that　　 　　　　　　　　　 D. whether; whether

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．—We flew to Egypt for the holiday and we all had a wonderful time.

—_________.

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The two Chinese scientists have made a wonderful discovery, which marks a major _______ in the basic research in the field.

A. reform                             B. approach                         C. boundary                         D. breakthrough

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It even leaves the scientists in wonder _____ they should call the newly-born

creature, which looks half-human and half-animal.

A. that            B. why                C. what            D. how

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It even leaves the wise scientists in wonder____ they should call the newly-born creature, which looks half-human and half-animal.

A. what　　　　　　 B. how　　　　　　　　　　 C. why　　　　　　　　 D. that

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—I wonder if you are still an employee in that small company?

—Oh, I ______, but now I’m a public servant in a government department.

A. used to be                      B. have to be           C. used to            D. did

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Do you ever wonder why trees begin to bud (发芽) earlier in some cities? Scientists finally found the answer but it’s not very pleasant. New science suggests a relationship between light pollution and the timing when trees produce buds, which signals the arrival of the spring season.

Light pollution is defined by the Lighting Research Center as the unwanted consequence of outdoor lighting such as street lights. Excessive (过多的) man-made light at night results in disturbed natural cycles, and also prevents the observation of stars and planets at night. But its effect on the environment goes beyond that.

By studying some trees, researchers found out that trees that are more exposed to artificial lighting at night bud up to 7.5 days earlier than those at the natural nighttime setting. And they found out that light had a more significant effect than temperature when the buds came out. The early budding may cause problems for insects, which feed on leaves, and the birds which then feed on them in turn. Professor Richard Ffrench-Constant, who helped lead the research, explained that more than the budding of trees, the study implies the danger to the balance of the ecosystem. “At the moment, caterpillars (毛毛虫) are timed to hatch to make the most of the opportunities to feed on freshly budded leaves, and birds hatch in time to feed on the young caterpillar,” he said.

Migratory (迁徙的) birds are also negatively affected by light pollution. The glare might confuse them and make them lose their flying sense. The phenomenon might explain why some birds accidentally knock into buildings.

Such results stress the need to pursue studies that aim to measure the effect of light pollution. If the issue were left to continue, it is estimated that by 2100, spring would begin almost a full month earlier than it does today.

1.What will happen if there is too much man-made light?

A. People’s eyesight will be damaged.

B. The ecosystem will likely lose its balance.

C. No stars or planets may be observed at night.

D. Animals’ living habits may change suddenly.

2.How does the early budding affect insects or plants?

A. It will cause the rising number of insects.

B. It could lead to trees growing fewer leaves.

C. It may result in some insects going hungry.

D. It might push insects to hatch more slowly.

3.What does the author want to tell us in the last paragraph?

A. The effect of light pollution is destructive.

B. The spring of 2100 will become much longer.

C. Light pollution should be taken seriously.

D. A further study on light pollution is scheduled.

4.What is the suitable title for the passage?

A. Why spring comes earlier in some cities

B. Why light pollution needs to be studied

C. How trees’ early budding takes place

D. How much light is “too much”

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