It is not easy getting the attention of tourists away from the well-known white sandy beaches of Byron Bay. But in this relying Australian surf town, a solar (太阳能的)-powered train might just do a good job.
Opening to the public in December 2017 along a 1.9-mile-long stretch (一段) of track that sat abandoned for more than a decade, the Byron Bay Rail Company has breathed new life into a pair of disused railcars dating back to the 1940s. They’re now used to transport passengers between Byron Bay’s central business district and the North Beach area. After remaining in service as part of a regional passenger rail network until the early 1990s, the aging railcars were out of service and sat uncared for — almost destroyed by time and unpleasant Aussie climate — in a railyard for more than 20 years. You’d never know it by looking at these nearly 70-year-old workhorses today, though: they’ve been decorated, equipped, topped with custom-made photovoltaic panels (定制的光电池板) and rearranged to accommodate up to 100 seated beach goers.
It’s those train-top PV panels that truly set the Byron Bay Rail Company’s flagship train apart from other heritage rail restoration projects.
Drawing additional power from a 30-kilowatt solar array (阵列) located atop the train’s storage building, the train is said to be the first in the world to be completely powered by the sun. Solar energy caught by the 6.5-kilowatt train-top solar panels is stored directly in an onboard battery system that powers motors, lighting and the like. When stopped at its home platform, the train pushes into chargers for quick battery top-offs with electricity produced by the storage building’s rooftop solar array. The 77 kilowatt-hour battery can hold enough juice for 12 to 15 runs on a single charge. During long periods of cloudiness when the solar arrays don’t get enough sun, the train uses the main electric network supply using renewable energy sold by community-based service Enova Energy.
The Byron Bay Rail Company’s first-in-the-world fully solar-powered train is a good example of historic rail preservation with a 21st century development. Operating as a not-for-profit company, the Byron Bay Rail Company also expected the AU$4 million line to be a way to relieve traffic jam between downtown Byron Bay and the rapidly growing North Beach area. Really, there’s no bigger unpleasant thing than sitting in bad traffic for 40 minutes trying to get to the beach.
1.What makes the train really extraordinary?
A. That it looks the same as trains from the past.
B. That it is powered by train-top PV panels.
C. That it runs along specially designed tracks.
D. That it is a heritage rail restoration project.
2.Which of the following statement is TRUE?
A. A 30-kimowatt solar array is fixed on the top of the train.
B. The train runs at the speed of 77 kilometers per hour.
C. The storage building is more than a shelter for the train.
D. It takes a long time to charge the train each time.
3.From the last paragraph, we can infer that ________.
A. the Byron Bay Rail Company has made a big profit with the train
B. the Byron Bay Rail Company offers free rides with the train
C. the train plays a key role in the rapid growth of the North Beach area
D. it used to be very inconvenient for someone to drive to the beach
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题
It is not easy getting the attention of tourists away from the well-known white sandy beaches of Byron Bay. But in this relying Australian surf town, a solar (太阳能的)-powered train might just do a good job.
Opening to the public in December 2017 along a 1.9-mile-long stretch (一段) of track that sat abandoned for more than a decade, the Byron Bay Rail Company has breathed new life into a pair of disused railcars dating back to the 1940s. They’re now used to transport passengers between Byron Bay’s central business district and the North Beach area. After remaining in service as part of a regional passenger rail network until the early 1990s, the aging railcars were out of service and sat uncared for — almost destroyed by time and unpleasant Aussie climate — in a railyard for more than 20 years. You’d never know it by looking at these nearly 70-year-old workhorses today, though: they’ve been decorated, equipped, topped with custom-made photovoltaic panels (定制的光电池板) and rearranged to accommodate up to 100 seated beach goers.
It’s those train-top PV panels that truly set the Byron Bay Rail Company’s flagship train apart from other heritage rail restoration projects.
Drawing additional power from a 30-kilowatt solar array (阵列) located atop the train’s storage building, the train is said to be the first in the world to be completely powered by the sun. Solar energy caught by the 6.5-kilowatt train-top solar panels is stored directly in an onboard battery system that powers motors, lighting and the like. When stopped at its home platform, the train pushes into chargers for quick battery top-offs with electricity produced by the storage building’s rooftop solar array. The 77 kilowatt-hour battery can hold enough juice for 12 to 15 runs on a single charge. During long periods of cloudiness when the solar arrays don’t get enough sun, the train uses the main electric network supply using renewable energy sold by community-based service Enova Energy.
The Byron Bay Rail Company’s first-in-the-world fully solar-powered train is a good example of historic rail preservation with a 21st century development. Operating as a not-for-profit company, the Byron Bay Rail Company also expected the AU$4 million line to be a way to relieve traffic jam between downtown Byron Bay and the rapidly growing North Beach area. Really, there’s no bigger unpleasant thing than sitting in bad traffic for 40 minutes trying to get to the beach.
1.What makes the train really extraordinary?
A. That it looks the same as trains from the past.
B. That it is powered by train-top PV panels.
C. That it runs along specially designed tracks.
D. That it is a heritage rail restoration project.
2.Which of the following statement is TRUE?
A. A 30-kimowatt solar array is fixed on the top of the train.
B. The train runs at the speed of 77 kilometers per hour.
C. The storage building is more than a shelter for the train.
D. It takes a long time to charge the train each time.
3.From the last paragraph, we can infer that ________.
A. the Byron Bay Rail Company has made a big profit with the train
B. the Byron Bay Rail Company offers free rides with the train
C. the train plays a key role in the rapid growth of the North Beach area
D. it used to be very inconvenient for someone to drive to the beach
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
_______ the forest park is far away, a lot of tourists visit it every year.
A. As B. When
C. Even though D. In case
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Specialists say it is not easy to get used to life in a new culture. “Culture shock” is the term these specialists use when talking about the feelings that people have in a new environment. There are three stages of culture shock, say the specialists. In the first stage, the newcomers like their new environment. Then, when the fresh experience dies, they begin to hate the city, the country, the people, and everything else. In the last stage, the newcomers begin to adjust to their surroundings and, as a result, enjoy their life more.
There are some obvious factors（因素）in culture shock. The weather may be unpleasant. The customs may be different. The public service systems—the telephones, post office, or transportation—may be difficult to work out. The simplest things seem to be big problems. The language may be difficult.
Who feels culture shock? Everyone does in this way or that. But culture shock surprises most people. Very often the people having the worst culture shock are those who never had any difficulties in their own community. Coming to a new country, these people find they do not have the same established positions. They find themselves without any identity. They have to build a new self-image.
Culture shock gives rise to a feeling of disorientation（迷失方向）. This feeling may be homesickness. When homesick, people feel like staying inside all the time. They want to protect themselves from the strange environment, and create an escape inside their room for a sense of security. This escape does solve the problem of culture shock for the short term, but it does nothing to make the person familiar with the culture. Getting to know the new environment and gaining experience — these are the long-term solutions to the problem of culture shock.
76. When people move to a new country, they _______.
A. will get used to their new surroundings with difficulty
B. have well prepared for the new surroundings
C. will get used to the culture of the country quickly
D. will never be familiar with the culture of the country
77. According to the passage, factors that give rise to culture shock include all of the following except __________.
A. language communication B. weather conditions and customs
C. public service systems D. homesickness
78. According to the passage, the more successful you are at home, _______.
A. the fewer difficulties you may have abroad
B. the more difficulties you may have abroad
C. the more money you will earn abroad
D. the less homesick you may feel abroad
79. When people are homesick, they tend to ______.
A. find some people to talk to B. go outside to have a walk
C. visit their friends far away D. stay indoors all the time
80. The writer tells us that the best way to overcome culture shock is to ______.
A. protect ourselves from unfamiliar environment
B. develop a strange sense of self-protection
C. get familiar with new culture
D. return to our own country
高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
You know Australia is a big country, but you may not know how easy it is to get around. The untouched beaches that go for miles and deserts that touch the horizon are just there, waiting to be reached and explored. The following are the different ways you can explore our vast country.
Getting around Australia
Air
Flying is the best way to cover large distances in a short time. You can spend more time on the Australia’s can’t-miss landscapes and relaxing lifestyle. Moreover, competition among airlines makes great flying fees available for you.
Drive
Australia has a vast network of well-maintained roads and some of the most beautiful touring routes in the world. You have no difficulty finding car rental companies at major airports, central city locations, suburbs and attractions.
Bus
Bus travel in Australia is comfortable, easy and economical. Buses generally have air conditioning, reading lights, adjustable seats and videos. Services are frequent, affordable and efficient.
Rail
Train travel is the cheapest and gives you an insight into Australia’s size and variety, all from the comfort of your carriage. Scheduled services are a great way to get quickly between our cities and regional centers.
Ferry
The Spirit of Tasmania runs a passenger and vehicle ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania nightly. Extra services are running during summer rush hours. Sealink ferries connect South Australia and Kangaroo Island several times a day. Ferries connect suburbs in our capital cities.
Walk
With easy on the feet pedestrian streets, walking is a great way to get around our cities. Besides all the above, you can also experience some of the longest tracks and trails in the world in central Australia—impressive journeys of a thousand kilometers or more that can take several weeks to complete.
1.The underlined word “untouched” in the 1stparagraph means _____.
A.secure B.special
C.natural D.artificial
2.Which of the following is TRUE about travelling in Australia?
A.More travelers make the flying fees among airlines higher than before.
B.You can easily rent a car to explore its most beautiful touring routes.
C.Taking a bus tour is the most comfortable, economical and efficient way.
D.Train services can offer you more comfort than any other means of transport.
3.Ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania usually runs ____.
A.only at night hours B.only during rush hours
C.several times a day D.Between different cities
4.From the passage, we know that ____.
A.pedestrian walking is a great way to travel between cities
B.walking in central Australia takes a long time
C.central Australia has the world’s longest railway line
D.you have to walk over a thousand kilometers in Australia
5.If you have only 5 days and want to visit Australia’s famous attractions that are far away from each other, which way of travelling best suits you?
A.By air. B.By car.
C.By bus. D.On foot.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
You know Australia is a big country, but you may not know how easy it is to get around. The untouched beaches that go for miles and deserts that touch the horizon are just there, waiting to be reached and explored. The following are the different ways you can explore our vast country.
Getting around Australia
Air
Flying is the best way to cover large distances in a short time. You can spend more time on the Australia’s can’t-miss landscapes and relaxing lifestyle. Moreover, competition among airlines makes great flying fees available for you.
Drive
Australia has a vast network of well-maintained roads and some of the most beautiful touring routes in the world. You have no difficulty finding car rental companies at major airports, central city locations, suburbs and attractions.
Bus
Bus travel in Australia is comfortable, easy and economical. Buses generally have air conditioning, reading lights, adjustable seats and videos. Services are frequent, affordable and efficient.
Rail
Train travel is the cheapest and gives you an insight into Australia’s size and variety, all from the comfort of your carriage. Scheduled services are a great way to get quickly between our cities and regional centers.
Ferry
The Spirit of Tasmania runs a passenger and vehicle ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania nightly. Extra services are running during summer rush hours. Sealink ferries connect South Australia and Kangaroo Island several times a day. Ferries connect suburbs in our capital cities.
Walk
With easy on the feet pedestrian streets, walking is a great way to get around our cities.
Besides all the above, you can also experience some of the longest tracks and trails in the world in central Australia—impressive journeys of a thousand kilometers or more that can take several weeks to complete.
1.The underlined word “untouched” in the 1st paragraph means _____.
A．secure B．special C．natural D．artificial
2.Which of the following is TRUE about travelling in Australia?
A．More travelers make the flying fees among airlines higher than before.
B．You can easily rent a car to explore its most beautiful touring routes.
C．Taking a bus tour is the most comfortable, economical and efficient way.
D．Train services can offer you more comfort than any other means of transport.
3.Ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania usually runs ____.
A．only at night hours B．only during rush hours
C．several times a day D．Between different cities
4.From the passage, we know that ____.
A．pedestrian walking is a great way to travel between cities
B．walking in central Australia takes a long time
C．central Australia has the world’s longest railway line
D．you have to walk over a thousand kilometers in Australia
5.If you have only 5 days and want to visit Australia’s famous attractions that are far away from each other, which way of travelling best suits you?
A．By air. B．By car. C．By bus. D．On foot.
高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
Experts say that it is not easy to get used to life in a new culture. “Culture shock” is the term specialists use when talking about the feelings that people have in a new environment. “There are three stages of culture shock,” say the specialists. In the first stage, the newcomers like their new environment. Then, when the fresh experience dies, they begin to hate the city, the country, the people, and everything else. In the last stage, the newcomers begin to adjust to their surroundings and, as a result, enjoy their life more.
There are some obvious factors in culture shock. The weather may be unpleasant. The customs may be different. The public service systems---the telephone, post office, or transportation---may be difficult to work out. The simplest things seem to be big problems. The language may be difficult.
Who feels culture shock? Everyone does in this way or that. But culture shock surprises most people. Very often the people having the worst culture shock are those who never had any difficulties in their home countries and were successful in their community. Coming to a new country, these people find they do not have the same established positions. They find themselves without a role, almost without an identity.
They have to build a new self-image.
Culture shock gives rises to a feeling of disorientation (迷惘). This feeling may be homesickness. When homesick, people feel like staying inside all the time. They want to protect themselves from the strange environment, and create and escape inside their room for a sense of security. This escape does solve the problem of culture shock for the short term, but it does nothing to make the person familiar with the culture. Getting to know the new environment and gaining experience are the long-term solutions to the problem of culture shock.
1. When people move to a new country, they _________.
A. will get used to their new surroundings with difficulty
B. have well prepared for the new surroundings
C. will get used to the culture of the country quickly
D. will never be familiar with culture of the country
2.According to the passage, factors that give rise to culture shock include all of the following except __________.
A. language communication B. weather conditions and customs
C. public service systems D. homesickness
3.When people are homesick, they tend to ________.
A. find some people to talk to B. go outside to have a walk
C. visit their friends far away D. stay indoors all the time
4.The writer tells us that the best way to overcome culture shock is to _______.
A. protect ourselves from unfamiliar environment B. develop a strange sense of self-protection
C. get familiar with new culture D. return to our own country
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Most dogs have an easy life in the U. S. They eat, play, get attention from their _________and sleep. But some dogs work hard. They are called guide dogs. Guide dogs help___________people move from place to place safely.
Guide dogs and their owners are a___________. Guide dogs don’t lead the owners, and their owners don’t___________control the guide dogs. They work together. The guide dogs don’t know where the owners want to go, so they___________the owners’ instructions. The owners can’t see the obstacles (障碍物) along the way, so the dogs make decisions for the___________of the owners. Guide dogs stop at all crossroads before___________a street. They don’t see color, so they don’t know if the light is red or ___________The owners decide if it is time to cross the street by listening to the sound of ___________. The dogs help the owners get on a bus or train. They learn to____________many tasks.
Most guide dogs are very____________and friendly. A guide dog needs to work ____________distraction(分心) in noisy places, bad weather, crowds of people, and____________situations. When you see a guide dog, it is important that you____________that the dog needs to focus on (集中于）its job. Don’t pet or talk to the dog.____________is very difficult, and it requires a dog’s full____________Guide dog training lasts about five months. Only about 72 percent of dogs that enter the training program “graduate”. Those that graduate bring their owners valuable____________and love. In other dog training programs, trainers use____________as a reward. In guide dog training, the trainers don’t use food. They use physical affection (爱抚). This is____________a guide dog sometimes takes the owner to a restaurant. It must lie____________at the owner’s feet without wanting to eat.
1.A.friends B.parents C.owners D.neighbors
2.A.normal B.blind C.elderly D.deaf
3.A.family B.couple C.class D.team
4.A.obviously B.completely C.exactly D.immediately
5.A.follow B.read C.understand D.repeat
6.A.preference B.health C.safety D.judgment
7.A.crossing B.observing C.mapping D.leaving
8.A.dark B.green C.bright D.yellow
9.A.traffic B.dogs C.music D.steps
10.A.give up B.take off C.look for D.carry out
11.A.small B.clever C.noisy D.attractive
12.A.beyond B.against C.over D.without
13.A.pleasant B.simple C.difficult D.serious
14.A.ignore B.feel C.touch D.recognize
15.A.Thinking B.Deciding C.moving D.Guiding
16.A.attention B.time C.service D.memory
17.A.advice B.experience C.support D.help
18.A.water B.money C.food D.toys
19.A.when B.why C.because D.how
20.A.quickly B.patiently C.carefully D.gently
高二英语完形填空困难题查看答案及解析
— I believe the new manager is easy to get along with.
— Don’t be so sure. Judge not of men and things _______.
A. on the whole B. at first sight C. from then on D. by the way
高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
Although the necklace is not made of real crystal, it still ______ young tourists to this beautiful ancient city.
A. appeals to B. attracts to C. accounts for D. apply for
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
It`s not easy being a teenager (13—19岁的青少年)----- nor is it easy being the parent of a teenager. You can make your child feel angry , hurt, or misunderstood by what you say without realizing it yourself . It is important to give your child the space he needs to grow while gently letting him know that you’ll still be there for him when he needs you.
Expect a lot from your child ,just not everything . Expect for health and safety problems , such as drug use or careless driving, consider everything else open to discussion . If your child is unwilling to discuss something , don’t insist he tell you what’s on his mind . The more you insist , the more likely that he 'll clam up . Instead, let him attempt to solve（解决）things by himself. At the same time, remind him that you’re always there for him should he seek advice or help. Show respect for your teenager’s privacy(隐私).Never read his mail or listen in on personal conversations.
Teach your teenager that the family phone is for the whole family . If your child talks on the family’s telephone for too long., tell him he can talk for 15 minutes ,but then he must stay off the phone for at least an equal period of time. This not only frees up the line so that other family members can make and receive calls , but teaches your teenager moderation(节制) .Or if you are open to the idea, allow your teenager his own phone that he pays for with his own pocket money or a part—time job.
1.The main purpose of the text is to tell parents ________.
A. how to get along with a teenager
B. how to respect a teenager
C. how to understand a teenager
D. how to help a teenager grow up
2.What does the phrase “clam up ” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. become excited Ｂ．show respect C. refuse to talk D. seek help
3.The last paragraph is about how to teach a teenager __________.
A. to use the phone in a sensible way
B. to pay for his own telephone
C. to share the phone with friends
D. to answer the phone quickly
4.What should parents do in raising a teenager according to the text?
A. Not allow him to learn driving or take drugs.
B. Give him advice only when necessary
C. Let him have his own telephone
D. Not talk about personal things with him
高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析