Weather experts said this year could be one of the strongest EL Nino events in recorded history. El Nino means severe weather conditions in parts of the world. In eastern Africa, for example, Kenya and Uganda are preparing for possible flooding. Yet South Africa and Malawi are already dealing with extremely dry weather.
El Nino is Spanish for “the child”. It usually begins in December, near the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. In fact, the weather event was named in his honor. El Nino develops when winds off the west coast of South America weaken. This permits warm water in the western Pacific to expand toward the east and the Americas. At the same time, clouds and rain over the warm water move east, too. El Nio conditions normally appear only about twice every 10 years. Usually, El Nino conditions continue for about 12 to 18 months. They bring warm weather to some areas. These areas become wetter than normal, while others become drier.
The United Nations Children’s Fund warns that many people are at risk from hunger, disease and water shortages resulting from El Nino. In the east and southern Africa up to 11 million children could be affected. East African countries usually experience heavy rainfall during the El Nino. Southern Africa usually has little rainfall which may lead to wildfires or drought(干旱).
Weather changes caused by El Nino depend on the strength of the condition. In the early 1980s, strong El Nino was linked to dry weather in Australia and Asia, rain and flooding in South America and high temperatures in many parts of the U.S. The years later, smaller El Nino caused trouble in parts of the U.S. It caused severe floods in the Southeast and the Middle West. Tom Di Leberto is a meteorologist(气象学家) at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Washington, D.C. He said this year could be the third strongest El Nino on record. But we will not know for sure until all the weather records are examined.
1.The author writes the text to tell us_________.
A. many countries are preparing for the coming floods
B. Africa will probably suffer a lot form this year’s El Nino
C. this year could be one of the strongest El Nino on record
D. 11 million children could be affected by this year’s El Nino
2.The second paragraph is mainly about ____________.
A. what El Nino actually means
B. how El Nino comes into being
C. when El Nino will occur next time
D. why El Nino causes weather changes
3.Which of the following countries often suffers from flooding caused by El Nino?
A. Kenya B. Malawi
C. Australia D. South Africa
4.The author mentioned the 1980s’ El Nino and the 1990s’ El Nino to ______ .
A. explain why so many countries were affected by El Nino
B. prove weather changes caused by El Nino depend on its strength
C. argue that El Nino conditions usually appear about twice every 10 years
D. show scientists doubt whether this year will have the strongest El Nino
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Weather experts said this year could be one of the strongest EL Nino events in recorded history. El Nino means severe weather conditions in parts of the world. In eastern Africa, for example, Kenya and Uganda are preparing for possible flooding. Yet South Africa and Malawi are already dealing with extremely dry weather.
El Nino is Spanish for “the child”. It usually begins in December, near the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. In fact, the weather event was named in his honor. El Nino develops when winds off the west coast of South America weaken. This permits warm water in the western Pacific to expand toward the east and the Americas. At the same time, clouds and rain over the warm water move east, too. El Nio conditions normally appear only about twice every 10 years. Usually, El Nino conditions continue for about 12 to 18 months. They bring warm weather to some areas. These areas become wetter than normal, while others become drier.
The United Nations Children’s Fund warns that many people are at risk from hunger, disease and water shortages resulting from El Nino. In the east and southern Africa up to 11 million children could be affected. East African countries usually experience heavy rainfall during the El Nino. Southern Africa usually has little rainfall which may lead to wildfires or drought(干旱).
Weather changes caused by El Nino depend on the strength of the condition. In the early 1980s, strong El Nino was linked to dry weather in Australia and Asia, rain and flooding in South America and high temperatures in many parts of the U.S. The years later, smaller El Nino caused trouble in parts of the U.S. It caused severe floods in the Southeast and the Middle West. Tom Di Leberto is a meteorologist(气象学家) at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Washington, D.C. He said this year could be the third strongest El Nino on record. But we will not know for sure until all the weather records are examined.
1.The author writes the text to tell us_________.
A. many countries are preparing for the coming floods
B. Africa will probably suffer a lot form this year’s El Nino
C. this year could be one of the strongest El Nino on record
D. 11 million children could be affected by this year’s El Nino
2.The second paragraph is mainly about ____________.
A. what El Nino actually means
B. how El Nino comes into being
C. when El Nino will occur next time
D. why El Nino causes weather changes
3.Which of the following countries often suffers from flooding caused by El Nino?
A. Kenya B. Malawi
C. Australia D. South Africa
4.The author mentioned the 1980s’ El Nino and the 1990s’ El Nino to ______ .
A. explain why so many countries were affected by El Nino
B. prove weather changes caused by El Nino depend on its strength
C. argue that El Nino conditions usually appear about twice every 10 years
D. show scientists doubt whether this year will have the strongest El Nino
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— When will the new bridge be completed?
— It is said that it _______ by the end of this year.
A.will complete | B.will have been completed | C.is completed | D.will be completing |
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“Mama, when I grow up, I’m going to be one of those!” I said this after seeing the Capital Dancing Company perform when I was three. It was the first time that my dream took on a vivid form and acted as something important to start my training. As I grew older and was exposed to more, my interests in the world of dance certainly varied but that little girl’s dream of someday becoming a dancer in the company never left me. In the summer of 2005 when I was 18, I received the phone call which made that dream a reality: I became a member of the company dating back to 1925.
As I look back on that day now, it surely lacks any sense of reality. I believe I stayed in a state of pleasant disbelief until I was halfway through rehearsals (排练) on my first day. I never actually expect to get the job. After being offered the position, I was completely astonished. I remember shaking with excitement.
Though I was absolutely thrilled with the chance, it did not come without its fair share of challenge. Through the strict rehearsal period of dancing six days a week, I found it vital to pick up the material fast with every last bit of concentration. It is that extreme attention to detail (细节) and stress on practice that set us apart. To then follow those high-energy rehearsals with a busy show schedule of up to five performances a day, I discovered a new meaning of the words “hard work.” What I thought were my physical boundaries were pushed much further than I thought possible. I learned to make each performance better than the last.
Today, when I look at the unbelievable company that I have the great honor of being a part of, not only as a member, but as a dance captain, I see a tradition that has inspired not only generations of little girls but a splendid company that continues to develop and grow-and inspires people every day to follow their dreams.
1. How many years has the Capital Dancing Company existed when the author received the phone call from it?
A.180 | B.1925 | C.2005 | D.80 |
2.How did the author feel when she look back on that day now?
A.strange | B.unrealistic | C.indifferent | D.lucky |
3. Which of the following statement can best interpret the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?
A.Though I was excited, I should share the chance with others. |
B.Though I was excited, it’s fair to share the chance when there is challenge. |
C.Though I was excited, it’s a challenge for me to share the chance with others. |
D.Though I was excited, I know clearly where there is chance there is challenge. |
4.What conclusion could be drawn from the passage?
A.The company values practice most. |
B.The company extremely focus on intelligence. |
C.The company has an inherited tradition of inspiring its members break their limits. |
D.The company sets the members apart in order to extremely stress detail and practice. |
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“Mama, when I grow up, I’m going to be one of those!” I said this after seeing the Capital Dancing Company perform when I was three. It was the first time that my ______ took on a vivid form and acted as something important to start my training. As I grew older and was ______ to more, my interests in the world of dance ______ varied but that little girl’s dream of someday becoming a ______ in the company never left me. In the summer of 2005 when I was 18, I received the phone call which made that dream a ______; I became a member of the company ______ back to 1925.
As I look back on that day now, it surely ______ any sense of reality. I believe I stayed in a state of pleasant disbelief ______ I was halfway through rehearsals (排练) on my first day. I never actually ______ to get the job. After being offered the position, I was completely ______. I remember shaking with excitement.
Though I was absolutely thrilled with the change, it did not come without its fair share of ______. Through the strict rehearsal period of dancing six days a week, I found it vital to ______ up the material fast with every last bit of concentration. It is that extreme ______ to detail (细节) and stress on practice that set us ______. To then follow those high-energy rehearsals ______ a busy show schedule of up to five performances a day, I discovered a new ______ of the words “hard work.” What I thought were my physical ______ were pushed much further than I thought ______. I learned to make each performance better than the last.
Today, when I look at the unbelievable company that I have the great ______ of being a part of, not only as a member, but as a dance captain, I see a ______ that has inspired not only generations of little girls but a splendid company that continues to develop and grow-and inspires people every day to follow their dreams.
1.A. hobby B. plan C. dream D. word
2.A. connected B. expanded C. exposed D. extended
3.A. rarely B. certainly C. probably D. consistently
4.A. director B. trainer C. leader D. dancer
5.A. symbol B. memory C. truth D. reality
6.A. bouncing B. dating C. turning D. tracking
7.A. lacks B. adds C. makes D. brings
8.A. while B. since C. until D. when
9.A. cared B. expected C. asked D. decided
10.A. motivated B. relaxed C. convinced D. astonished
11.A. challenges B. profits C. advantages D. adventures
12.A. put B. mix C. build D. pick
13.A. attention B. association C. attraction D. adaptation
14.A. apart B. aside C. off D. back
15.A. over B. by C. with D. beyond
16.A. function B. meaning C. expression D. usage
17.A. boundaries B. problems C. effects D. efforts
18.A. necessary B. perfect C. proper D. possible
19.A. talent B. honor C. potential D. responsibility
20.A. victory B. trend C. tradition D. desire
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It is one of the funniest things ____on the Internet so far this year.
A.finding | B.being found | C.to find | D.found |
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"We can't go out in this weather, "said Bob, _____ out of the window.
A. looking B. to look
C. looked D. having looked
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The summer of 2012 was full of reports of extreme weather: one of the warmest years on record in the US, the wettest summer in the UK, and the worst drought (旱灾) in East Africa. In short, extreme weather seems to be becoming the new normal. Weather extremes are not that extreme any more. Heatwaves, droughts and wildfires are the new reality of a warming world.
And this should not come as a surprise. Scientists have been warning for years that as the planet heats up, we will have to deal with more dreadful weather. Although not every extreme weather event is the result of climate change, scientists are now much more confident about connecting weather events with climate change. In 2011, the UK had a warm November. Researchers say that it was at least 60 times more likely to happen because of climate change than because of natural changes in the earth’s weather systems.
All the news shows that climate breakdown is occurring faster than most climate scientists had expected. But isn’t it too expensive to stop the climate from changing? Well, yes it costs. So everything is just as usual. It would be wrong to believe that to let things continue as they always do is the cheap choice. Instead, it is very expensive. Just one example: droughts in the US, Russia and the Ukraine sent food prices to a record high. According to the World Bank, the price for corn increased by 113% in some markets in Mozambique and in Sudan. This is the kind of cost that often gets ignored.
I believe intelligent climate action can help create new opportunities for jobs in Europe, for encouraging creativity and competitiveness, for spending less money on energy.
1.According to the passage, in 2012 _____.
A.the UK had a warm November B.the US had many wildfires
C.the UK had a dry summer D.East Africa had little rain
2.The author mentions the increase of food prices in Paragraph 3 to _____.
A.show a lot of people are hungry
B.prove food prices are very changeable
C.prove we’re paying for extreme weather
D.show it’s expensive to stop the climate from changing
3.Which of the following statements does the author probably agree with?
A.Proper climate action will be useful.
B.Europe is providing limited job opportunities.
C.It’s everyone’s duty to protect the environment.
D.Everyone needs time to get used to extreme weather.
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“We can’t go out in this weather,”said Bob,________out of the window.
A.looking | B.to look | C.looked | D.having looked |
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This old building is said _____ two years ago and a new high building now stands where the old one used to lie.
A.to have puller down | B.be pulled down |
C.pull down | D.to have been pulled down |
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---- Johnson is said to be the first young teacher professor in your university this year.
---- Exactly. of his own competence is an important factor in his success.
A. promoted; Convinced B. to have been promoted; Convinced
C. promoted; Being convinced D. to have been promoted; Being convinced
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