Did you know that the earth is home to animal...

Did you know that the earth is home to 　　　　　 animals?

A.million　　　　　　　　  B.millions　　　　　　　　  C.million of D.millions of

高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

I don't want to _______ the topic, but why on earth did you get home that late last night?

A. take up             B. make up          C. break up            D. bring up

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Global warming happens when greenhouse gases trap heat and light from the sun in the earth’s atmosphere, which increases the temperature. This is like when heat is trapped in a car. On a hot day, the car gets hotter when it is out in the parking lot. This is because the heat and light from the sun can get into the car, by going through the windows，but it can’t get back out. This is what the greenhouse effect does to the earth .The heat and light can get through the atmosphere, but it can’t get out .As a result, the temperature rises.

Sometimes the temperature can change in a way that helps us. The greenhouse effect makes the earth appropriate for people to live on. Without it, the earth would be freezing, or it would be burning hot. It would be freezing at night because we would not get the sun’s heat and light. During the day, especially during the summer, it would be burning because the sun would be up with no atmosphere to filter(过滤) it, so people, plants, and animals would be exposed to all the light and heat.

Although the greenhouse effect makes the earth able to have people living on it, if there gets to be too many gases, the each can get unusually warmer, and many plants, animals and people will die. Plants would die because they would not be able to take the heat .This would cause us to have less food to eat, and it would also limit the food that animals have. With less food for the animals that we need to survive we would even have less food. Gradually, people, plants, and animals would all die of hunger.

People are doing many things to try to stop global warming. One thing is carpooling-driving with someone to a place that you are both going to. Another thing is being more careful about leaving electrical devices turned on. Now, more people are even riding buses or bikes to lower the amount of greenhouse gases in the air .Although adults do many things to help stop global warming, kids call do just as much.

1.By the example given in Paragraph l, the author wants to__________.

A.explain how global warming happens

B.show his feeling in a car in hot summer

C.tell us cars are causes of greenhouse gases

D.say that I there are greenhouse gases in every car

2.The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refers to__________.

A.light B.greenhouse effect

C.temperature D.heat

3.What is the effect of atmosphere?

A.IT only traps the heat of the sun.

B.It does great harm to humans.

C.It makes the earth neither to hot nor too cold.

D.It prevents all the light from the sun shining on the earth.

4.What is the main idea of the third paragraph?

A.lf there is greenhouse effect all the plants will die

B.Human beings are likely to disappear from the earth

C.Crops can’t take in the heat lf there is greenhouse effect

D.Although greenhouse effect is necessary. Too much of it will cause us to die.

高三英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

405 Seymour River Place

North Vancouver

Phone: 604-929-5610

General information:

Officially open to the public in 1975, and now home to over 200 domestic animals and birds, Maplewood Farm tries to provide a unique experience, combining enjoyment and education.

Highlights:

This farm offers children and adults an opportunity to meet and interact with all the animals you would come across on any rural farm from the large residents to the smallest baby chick. Walk around the farm at your own pace — you could easily see it all in 30 minutes, or take your time and spend a little longer with the animals you and your children like best.

Self-guided tours:

The farm offers a booklet full of information about the animals as well as rules for visiting the farm. When you make your school group reservation, one “Guide to Maplewood Farm” can be mailed to you free of charge to help you plan your visit.

Tips:

·Do not chase animals or birds.

·Use caution when petting any animals.

·Please wash your hands thoroughly after touching any animal and before eating. A sink is available for washing hands.

·We all know it seldom rains in North Vancouver. When it does Maplewood is still open and fun. They even have umbrellas to lend you!

·Be aware of the warning signs that all animals can bite. And despite how friendly the animals may seem, this is true. So keep little hands away from the animals’ mouths.

·Bring a stroller (婴儿车) for younger kids. The farm is easy to navigate with gravel paths throughout.

·Stick around for the cow milking. It is very informative.

1.On Maplewood Farm, visitors can ______.

A.receive free mails before making group reservations

B.enrich their experiences of interacting with animals

C.learn from employees how to train and raise animals

D.find it a challenge to see the farm around in 30 minutes

2.What action may present potential risks to the visitors?

A.Forget to bring an umbrella. B.Borrow strollers in the farm.

C.Watch a cow milking nearby. D.Use hands to feed the animals.

高三英语阅读选择简单题查看答案及解析

4 sustainability tips for Earth Day

On this Earth Day, sea turtles are thriving on Florida beaches and the air in Los Angeles is cleaner than ever before. But these events are the result of the coronavirus pandemic, when there are fewer cars on the road, planes in the sky, and factories at full production. With most people at home, nature is prospering. Few believe these improvements will continue when people are able to head to the office again. 1..

Help the environment while eating healthier. 2.. Using ingredients that have a much smaller environmental impact compared to using animal products. While you're in the kitchen, instead of throwing away your bits of onion, celery, and garlic, scoop up the scraps and try re-growing them for your own garden.

Time for spring recycling. A lot of people are using their extra time at home to remove their clothes they'll never wear again and birthday cards from a decade ago. Instead of throwing it all away, there are several companies and nonprofits that will accept these items, turning them into new products or recyclable materials. The Crayon Initiative takes discarded crayons, melts them down, and remanufactures them, with the new crayons then sent to children's hospitals. 3..

4.. Here's a smaller decision that can make a difference: When recycling a bottle, make sure you first take off the bottle cap and throw it in the trash. Also, when cafes are back open again, choose a reusable thermos or enjoy your drink in one of their mugs because paper to-go coffee cups are lined with a plastic film that can't be recycled.

Properly dispose of prescription drugs. In order to keep the no-longer- necessary prescription drugs away from kids or anyone else who shouldn't get into them, some people flush them down the toilet. 5.. Most communities have a safe place to dispose of old and unused prescriptions, with pharmacies and hospitals often accepting the drugs.

A.Collect as more bottle caps as possible.

B.Throw away those bottle caps.

C.However, there are still a few things we can do for the planet.

D.It is a great way to deal with old and unused prescriptions.

E.This can change the water supply and affect water wildlife.

F.Lockdown is a good time to try more plant-based recipes.

G.Even old birthday, Christmas, and thank you cards can be made new again, thanks to St. Jude's Ranch for Children.

高三英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

Have you ever heard of the trees that are homes　　　　　 animals both on land and sea?

A. about　　　　　　　　 B. to　　　　　　　　　 C. with　　　　　　　　　　 D. over

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Right now in the Pacific Northwest， the local Lummi tribe is reminding us of our connection to nature， pushing us to question how we treat other species and demanding the release of a captive killer whale from Miami Seaquarium． Many local cultures have known for thousands of years that the success and sustainability of society depend upon our relationship to the natural environment　 have tried at great lengths to share this knowledge with us． And it's about time that we listened．

As a conservation biologist， my job is to conduct research that helps protect Earth's biodiversity． From my scientific perspective， I back the Lummi's call to release Lolita back into her native waters． Unlike other captive killer whales that were born at amusement parks， Lolita was taken directly from her native environment， which luckily has remained． This means that the likelihood of a successful reintroduction is quite high．

Why？ First， because Lolita already knows how to hunt from her younger years in the Salish Sea before she was taken． Proponents of keeping killer whales captive often say that the whales are not equipped with the skills to know how to hunt and survive in the wild． This is not the case for Lolita．

Second， the fact that Lolita's family still exists and that her mother is still alive means the chances of her being accepted back into the family are quite high． In addition to their 80-year lifespans， killer whales have also been shown to long-term memories． That makes it very likely that Lolita's family will remember her and welcome her back． The fact that Lolita's mother is still alive is particularly exciting because killer whale families are matriarchal， meaning that the female members of the families largely shape the group's social structure．

From my conservationist perspective， I also back the call to free Lolita． Her family belongs to a group known as "southern resident killer whale，" an endangered species whose populations are not doing well． By bringing Lolita home to the Salish Sea， we are effectively adding one more re-productively mature female into the population． If Lolita reproduces， her offspring will help maintain the wild population of wild resident killer whales．

From an ethical perspective， I support the release of Lolita because it is the right thing to do． We know that killer whales are intelligent， and that they are highly social creatures， parallel to Primates （灵长类） and yes， humans too． What does it mean for us as a society that we allow the captivity of intelligent marine mammals for our own amusement？ If we cannot begin to value the diversity of life on this planet， how are we going to be able to value the diversity of life within the human race？

The release of Lolita would be a victory for the Lummi， for science-based conservation and for repairing the relationships between humans and other species． As Martin Luther King Jr． once put it， One day the ridiculousness of the almost universal human belief in the slavery of other animals will be apparent． We shall then have discovered our souls and become worthier of sharing this planet with them．

1.What does NOT contribute to the successful reintroduction of Lolita？

A.The native living environment of Lolita has remained．

B.Lolita learned the survival skills at Miami Seaquarium．

C.Killer whales have long lifespans and long-term memories．

D.Lolita's mother is still alive and plays a decisive role in the family．

2.What can be inferred if Lolita is released？

A.The ecological balance of Pacific Ocean will be disturbed．

B.The population of the endangered species may stop decreasing．

C.People will value the diversity of life within the human race．

D.The Lummi tribe may gain enormous economic benefits．

3.Which of the following shows the development of ideas in the passage？

I： Introduction　　　　　　　　 P： Point　　　　　　 Sp： Sub-point （次要点）　　　　 C： Conclusion

A. B. C. D.

4.What's the main purpose of this passage？

A.To call on Seaquariums to stop using animals for entertainment．

B.To introduce the local Lummi culture to the world．

C.To support the proposal to free Lolita the killer whale．

D.To encourage people to live in harmony with animals．

高三英语阅读选择困难题查看答案及解析

When you look in the mirror, you see yourself. That puts you in the company of animals like dolphins, elephants and chimpanzees. The mirror test is often used as a way of measuring whether animals have self-awareness. And an animal that is aware of itself has a high level of intelligence. Now, a species of fish - the cleaner wrasse - has also spotted its reflection.

Alex Jordan, a biologist at the Max Planck Institute in Germany, is one of the researchers of the study on cleaner wrasse consciousness. He and his team conducted many tests that show the fish does seem to recognize its reflection - when the researchers added a colored mark to its body, the fish would even try to remove the mark upon catching sight of it in the mirror. It seems to indicate the clever fish species has some sense of self or individuality.

But Jordan said, “I’m the last to say that the cleaner wrasse is as smart as chimpanzees.” Instead, he believes that the measure scientists have used for nearly 50 years is imperfect.

One problem with the test, for example, is that it uses vision to measure self-awareness. Yet not all animals rely on sight to recognize themselves. It may well be that a bat, for example, which depends on sonar (声波定位) to get around, is self-conscious. Elephants, while able to pass the mirror test, rely more heavily on smell than on sight.

Consciousness in humans or animals is not easy to measure or understand. Philosophers and scientists have long wrestled with the questions of how a sense of self is assessed, and how it relates to physical processes. Jordan believes the cleaner wrasse is self-cognizant (自我知晓的), but not the same extent (程度) as a human. This means scientists need to reconsider whether some concepts centered on humans can be used in understanding animals.

1.The study on the cleaner wrasse made Alex Jordan 　　 .

A.doubt whether the mirror test is reliable

B.discover the secret about the fish’s sight

C.develop a better method to replace the mirror test

D.believe the cleaner wrasse is as smart as chimpanzees

2.Which of the following can replace the underlined part “wrestled with” ?

A.Presented with. B.Ended with.

C.Agreed with. D.Struggled with.

3.What can we learn from the text?

A.It is relatively easy to test animals' consciousness.

B.Some concepts for humans can’t be applied to animals.

C.Animals rely on at least two senses to get to know themselves.

D.More mirror tests are needed to prove the cleaner wrasse is self-aware.

高三英语阅读选择困难题查看答案及解析

You may use banknotes every day. But did you know that there is a lot of science behind the money? 1.

Australia was the first country to use polymer(聚合物）banknotes in 1988. 2.

They can stop water from making them wet. They are also cleaner because bacteria don’t grow easily on them.

Now, the Australians have improved their banknotes again by creating a new 5-dollar note. The new one has a clear window in the middle in which there are pictures of an Australian bird and a building. 3.

Tilt (倾斜）the note a little and you will see the bird flapping its wings as if trying to fly away. Turn the note from side to side and you will notice the building come to life and spin. While these features are impressive and entertaining, that was not the reason why the Australian Government spent ten years perfecting them. Their primary purpose was to make it impossible to fake a banknote.

4. The new $ 5 bill now has a raised bump alongside the two long edges, enabling the blind or those with limited vision, to quickly determine its value.

The Australian government will give the new 10-dollar note the same features in a year’s time. 5.

A. Note makers still have a long way to go.

B. Other notes will have them in the future.

C. The magic of the new features lies in them.

D. They have many advantages over paper notes.

E. The new Australian 5-dollar note is a good example.

F. The new note is also the first touchable Australian banknote.

G. Their material and pattern set them apart from ordinary banknotes.

高三英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之处交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10个语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写上该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均为仅限一次；2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

With our activity approach, I’m now writing to invite you to join us. Here are some detail about it.

The activity will be organized to a farm from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. the next Sunday. What we had to do is to gather together at the school gate at 8:30 a.m. We are expected to pay a visit to the farm first. After that we will enjoy picking vegetables by myself. We also have the opportunity to look after animals for a while, without that I will be disappointing because of my passion for animals. Knowing that you’re really into nature, I believe you will definite have a good time.

I would appreciate if you could participate in the activity.

高三英语短文改错中等难度题查看答案及解析