Three-quarters of a million tourists flock to...

Three-quarters of a million tourists flock to the primitive, white beaches every year—but this booming industry has come at a price. When foreigners left the government struggling to cope with a stream of rubbish, their answer was to turn one of these islands into a dumping ground. Clouds of sharp, poisonous smoke rising from open fires, piles of rubbish made up of plastic bottles, crisp packets and consumer junk. It’s a far cry from the white sands, crystal-clear waters and gently swaying palm trees that we associate with the Maldives（马尔代夫）, the beautiful paradise island holiday destination set in the Indian Ocean.

Of its 200 inhabited islands, which are spread across an area of 35,000 square miles, 99 are dedicated resorts. Three-quarters of a million tourists visit every year—more than double the domestic population. of these, over 100,000 travel from the UK. The capital, Malé, is four times more densely populated than London. Given these facts, it’s hardly surprising that the Maldives on which has a waste disposal problem.

What you are seeing here is a view of the Maldives on which no honeymooners will ever fix eyes. Four miles west of Malé is the country’s dumping ground, Thilafushi—or Rubbish Island as it has simply become known.

The country dumps upwards of 330 tons of rubbish on the island every day. a figure attributed largely to the tourist industry on which the chain of islands relies. Each visitor generates 3.5 kg of waste per day.

Now, the government of the Maldives has banned the dumping of waste on the island, which is too late, due largely to an increase in the number of waste boats “fly-tipping”（非法倾倒）directly into the sea, fed up with waiting seven hours or more to offload their cargo.

1.The government of the Maldives is in troubled faced with ________.

A. how to develop the tourist industry

B. where to set up a dumping ground

C. how to deal with the rubbish left by tourists.

D. where to set up dedicated resorts

2.It is true that ________.

A. the Maldives are still paradise islands with clear waters.

B. the Maldives rely on tourist industry

C. the Maldives are called Rubbish Islands

D. the country dumps about 330 tons of rubbish on the island every month

3.The author’s attitude to the government of the Maldives is ________.

A. positive　　 B. satisfied

C. forgiving　　 D. critical

4.The purpose of writing the passage is to ________.

A. inform people of the present situation of the Maldives

B. expose people’s bad behavior on the islands

C. introduce the Maldives to the whole word

D. persuade people out of going to the Maldives

高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

Greece is one of the most beautiful countries of the world. Millions of tourists visit this place every year.

In Greece the bus is the most convenient and preferred means of traveling. There are intercity buses operated by KTEL that interconnect various cities of Greece, and there are international buses operated by OSE that connect Greece to other European cities.

Every tourist must visit Greece at least once in life. This country is really a vacation heaven. It is the perfect blend(融合) of history and art with adventure and romance. You can dive into deep blue waters, climb up the mountains or enjoy ancient architecture and history.

Buses in Greece are cheap and very comfortable. All bus stations display schedules of buses on every route. Conductors and drivers are very polite and helpful. Travelers never face any trouble locating and boarding buses to their destinations. Tourists can always ask the conductor to inform them about their stop, so that they can get down at the right stop. Everyone here is more than happy to help tourists.

Athens, the capital of Greece, has three bus terminals(终点站). Buses to different parts of Greece leave from different terminals. Air-conditioned express buses also operate between major cities. They are faster and more comfortable than other buses. Tourists can choose guided Greece bus tours. These tours are the perfect way of exploring this great country.

Buses in Greece are also a great way of saving bucks on the journey. The long-distance bus system is very cheap. Buses save a lot of money to cover long distances, cheaper than taxis or cars. They are also the best means of interacting with local people. You can sit next to a native of Greece and get some information about the place.

1. The company KTEL offers bus services         .

A. from Greece to other countries      B. to different cities in Greece

C. to tourist attractions in Greece       D. from Greece to its bordering countries

2. It can be inferred from Para. 3 that the Greeks are        .

A. generous       B. hard-working     C. warm-hearted    D. economical

3. If you are a tourist to Greece from overseas, you’d better choose     .

A. taxis          B. guided Greece bus tours

C. cars           D. air-conditioned express buses

4. The underlined word “bucks” in the last paragraph probably refers to      .

A.  trouble       B. energy           C. time           D. money

高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

Greece is one of the most beautiful countries of the world. Millions of tourists visit this place every year. In Greece the bus is the most convenient and preferred means of travelling. There are intercity(城市间的) buses operated by KTEL that interconnect(相互连接) various cities of Greece, and there are international buses operated by OSE that connect Greece to other European cities.

Every tourist must visit Greece at least once in life. This country is really a vacation heaven. It is the perfect blend of history and art with adventure and romance. You can dive into deep blue waters, climb up the mountains or enjoy ancient architecture and history.

Buses in Greece are cheap and very comfortable. All bus stations display schedules of buses on every route. Conductors and drivers are very polite and helpful. Travelers never face any trouble locating and boarding buses to their destinations. Tourists can always ask the conductor to inform them about their stop, so that they can get down at the right stop. Everyone here is more than happy to help tourists.

Athens, the capital of Greece, has three bus terminals. Buses to different part of Greece leave from different terminals.

Air-conditioned express buses(空调快车) also operated between major cities. They are faster and more comfortable than other buses. Tourists can choose guided Greece bus tour. These tours are the perfect way of exploring this great country.

Buses in Greece are also a great way of saving bucks on the journey. The long-distance bus system is very cheap. Buses save a lot of money to cover long distances, cheaper than taxis or cars. They are also the best means of interacting with local people. You can sit next to a native Greece and get some information about the place.

1.The company KTEL offers bus services__________.

A.to different cities in Greece

B.B.from Greece to other countries

C.to tourist attractions in Greece

D.from Greece to its bordering(相邻的) countries

2.It can be inferred from Paragraph 3 that the Greece are_________.

A．generous         B．hard-working       C．economical        D．warm-hearted

3.If you are a tourist of Greece from oversea(海外), you’d better choose________.

A. taxis

B.B.cars

C.C.guided Greece bus tours

D.D.air-conditioned express buses

4.The underlined word “bucks” in the last paragraph probable refers to_______.

A．money           B．energy            C．time             D．trouble

5.While taking long-distance buses, you can________.

A.know more about the bus schedules

B.B.make friends with the conductors

C.learn more about bus systems in Greece

D.learn something about the place you’re visiting

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

The natural beauty of Jiuzhaigou ________ millions of tourists from all over the world every year.

A．catches        B．attracts        C．reminds        D．seizes

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

The beautiful oceans that cover three-quarters of our planet are home to some of our most valuable natural resources. However, while our knowledge of outer space is quite wide, the same cannot be said about the deep waters, thanks to the fact that any attempts to monitor them have either been too awkward or too expensive. Now, California-based Liquid Robotics has come up with an invention that is both economical and easily used across the waters.

Called Wave Glides, the autonomous robot that resembles a surfboard consists of two interconnected sections - on the surface is a glider(滑翔机)fitted with solar panels, battery and sensors. Right below underwater is a navigation(航行) glider.

The robot travels at a snail’s pace gathering data. This data is quickly sorted by its solar-powered computer chips and then sent ashore for analysis. This robot contains no battery that needs recharging. It is a zero emission (排放)device that uses wave energy to push itself forward.

The company is working towards making the robot even more autonomous than it currently is. As it now stands, while the robot can sense a danger such as a ship or a shark, it does not have the ability to move away. Liquid Robotics wants to change that and program the robot so that it has the ability to move away from danger.

To encourage the general public to get involved with the informative data collected by Wave Glider, the company is planning to launch four of the robots on a yearlong trip across the Pacific. Two will head for Tokyo and two for Sydney. All the data they collect will be posted online and the person who comes up with the most innovative interpretation will be awarded a prize.

1.What can we infer from Paragraph 1?

A.It costs less to explore the sea than outer space. B.Outer space has more resources than the oceans

C.People do not have as much knowledge of oceans as space. D.Three quarters of natural resources come from the oceans.

2.What do we know about Wave Glider?

A.It is eco-friendly. B.It can be used as a surfboard.

C.It’s shaped like a snail. D.It uses solar energy to move.

3.What change is most likely to be expected of Wave Glider?

A.Traveling more quickly. B.Sensing danger autonomously.

C.Analyzing data underwater. D.Keeping itself away from danger.

4.Why will four robots be launched on a yearlong trip?

A.To find more natural resources. B.To collect data around the world.

C.To get people informed of collected data. D.To test their ability to work underwater.

5.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A.To promote an online contest. B.To call on people to explore oceans.

C.To introduce a new invention. D.To share the data collected in oceans.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Global Travel

International tourist arrivals in millions

2005 statistics

1.According to the statistics (统计), which part of the world attracted the most tourists in 2005?

A. Middle East B. America       C. Asia and Pacific   D. Europe

2.During which interval (间隔) was there the greatest increase of global travel?

A. Between 2001-2002.  B. Between 2003-2004

C. Between 2002-2003    D. Between 2004-2005.

3.Which is true about the diagram (图表)?

A. The diagram shows that there will be a steady (稳固的) increase of global travel over the next few years.

B. Global travel suffered a slight drop (下降) every year from 2000 to 2003.

C. The number of tourists increased by 21 million from 2001 to 2002.

D. Tourists from Europe made up half of the total in 2005.

4.These two diagrams are mainly about ______________.

A. different destinations for tourists

B. statistics of global travel from 2000 to 2005

C. the prediction (预测) of international tourists arrivals.

D. the tendency (趋势) of global travel

高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

The Great Wall is __________ tourist attraction that millions of people pour in every year.

A．so well-known a                        B．a so well-known

C．such well-known a                       D．a such well-known

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Every spring scores of people flock to the Buzzard Festival at Hinckley, Ohio. They come to watch for buzzards. Most would be glad just to take a look at a buzzard. If they do see one of these" flying garbage cans", it will probably be circling high in the sky. From there it can watch the ground for signs of the waste and the dead animals on which it feeds.

The buzzard is the ugliest bird in the United States. In fact, it may well be the ugliest bird in the world. It has a small, bare, pink head. Its thick body is covered with dark, rough feathers.

In spite of its looks, the buzzard is important to the people of Hinckley. It is their first sign of spring. After a winter in the south, buzzards return to their homes in the north. In the Hinckley area, they always return on March 15. No one knows why. But they have come back to Hinckley Ridge on that day, sure as clocks work, for at least forty years.

The excitement starts in February. By the middle of March it has reached a high peak. Bets are placed. Prizes go to the person who sees the first buzzard. Radio stations and newspapers tell of the coming festival. And on the weekend after March 15 the people of Hinckley hold their Buzzard Festival.

The people come and look around. They chat. They eat their fill of pancakes and sausages. Then they drive past Buzzard's Roost on Hinckley Ridge.

A lot of them stop near the road at the stand set up to give information to visitors. There they can hear, from a recording, the main facts about the buzzard. They can see a stuffed buzzard. They can look at some pictures taken of buzzards in other years. With good luck and a strong pair of field glasses, they may sight one or two live buzzards high in the sky.

Buzzards may be ugly. They may be "flying garbage cans". But in Hinckley they are just as welcome as the swallows in Capistrano, California. It would be a sad spring indeed if the buzzards ever failed to come back to Hinckley Ridge.

1.A good title for this story would be __________.

A．The Hinckley Buzzard Festival

B．Buzzard, the Ugliest Bird

C．Why the Buzzard Has a Pink Head

D．The Return of“The Garbage Can"

2.The buzzard is called the "flying garbage can" because it __________.

A．is ugly                                B．eats waste and dead animals

C．looks like a garbage can                   D．collect rubbish on the ground

3.The surprising thing about Hinckley's buzzards is that＿.

A．they spend the winter in the south

B．they come very close to the town

C．they return on the same day each year

D．both buzzards and swallows return to Capistrano on March 15

4.At the information stand, visitors to Hinckley's Buzzard Festival can _________.

A．learn some facts about the buzzard

B．easily see a live buzzard

C．take some pictures with the background of live buzzards

D．feed their fill of pancakes and sausages to buzzards

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Though ______ of danger, sightseers have been flocking to the site where the world’s biggest terrorist Bin Laden lived.

高二英语单项填空困难题查看答案及解析

. Niagara Falls is a great tourist________, drawing millions of visitors every year.

A. attention       B. attraction      C. avenue     D. altitude

高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析