Farmers might think the idea of growing food for fun sounds strange． But there are some people who do it all the time． They grow some vegetables because their natural color or shape is pleasing to see． They grow others because scientists have developed new colors or different sizes for traditional vegetables．
One example is the bell pepper． Seed companies sell seeds for several different kinds of bell peppers． One pepper is a weak yellow color when it begins to grow． Then its color changes to white． As it grows， it changes color two more times ﹣ to orange， then red． If you are not interested in peppers that change colors as they grow， you can grow some that remain on color． Each kind of pepper has its own special taste．
Another unusual plant is known as the yard﹣long bean or snake bean． It grows up to one meter in length． It is an important part of the food supply in areas of Asia． American farmers like it because it is different， yet tastes very much like the green beans they traditionally grow． Each bean has from ten to twenty seeds． The outside or pod can be eaten． Some of the very long beans are green outside but have black﹣and﹣white or red seeds．
Gourds （葫芦） are plants that people like to grow because of their many different shapes． They also have many uses． Some round gourds are dried， painted and made into containers． Others have long necks and big bodies． These are dried， cut and made into containers to pour drinking water．
1.Which of the following statements is TRUE ．
A. The new kinds of vegetables can sell better than the traditional ones．
B. Asian are fond of snake bean because of its different colors．
C. American farmers like bell pepper because of its different tastes．
D. People are willing to grow gourds due to their various shapes and functions．
2.People grow the bell pepper mainly to enjoy its ．
A. shapes
B. colors
C. flavors
D. vitamins
3.Which is the best title for the passage？
A. Growing Unusual Vegetables for Fun
B. Growing Food with Different Purposes
C. Growing different vegetables has different purposes
D. Farmers' Strange Ideas of Growing Food
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题
Farmers might think the idea of growing food for fun sounds strange． But there are some people who do it all the time． They grow some vegetables because their natural color or shape is pleasing to see． They grow others because scientists have developed new colors or different sizes for traditional vegetables．
One example is the bell pepper． Seed companies sell seeds for several different kinds of bell peppers． One pepper is a weak yellow color when it begins to grow． Then its color changes to white． As it grows， it changes color two more times ﹣ to orange， then red． If you are not interested in peppers that change colors as they grow， you can grow some that remain on color． Each kind of pepper has its own special taste．
Another unusual plant is known as the yard﹣long bean or snake bean． It grows up to one meter in length． It is an important part of the food supply in areas of Asia． American farmers like it because it is different， yet tastes very much like the green beans they traditionally grow． Each bean has from ten to twenty seeds． The outside or pod can be eaten． Some of the very long beans are green outside but have black﹣and﹣white or red seeds．
Gourds （葫芦） are plants that people like to grow because of their many different shapes． They also have many uses． Some round gourds are dried， painted and made into containers． Others have long necks and big bodies． These are dried， cut and made into containers to pour drinking water．
1.Which of the following statements is TRUE ．
A. The new kinds of vegetables can sell better than the traditional ones．
B. Asian are fond of snake bean because of its different colors．
C. American farmers like bell pepper because of its different tastes．
D. People are willing to grow gourds due to their various shapes and functions．
2.People grow the bell pepper mainly to enjoy its ．
A. shapes
B. colors
C. flavors
D. vitamins
3.Which is the best title for the passage？
A. Growing Unusual Vegetables for Fun
B. Growing Food with Different Purposes
C. Growing different vegetables has different purposes
D. Farmers' Strange Ideas of Growing Food
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
One of the questions surrounding climate change is how it might affect the food supply for a growing global population. A new study suggests that researchers have been overlooking how two key human responses to climate—how much land people choose to farm, and the number of crops they plant—will affect food production in the future. The new study focused on the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso, an emerging（新兴的）global breadbasket（产粮地区）that as of 2013 supplied 10 percent of the world’s soybeans. The researchers used variations in temperature and precipitation（降水）across the state over an eight-year period to estimate the sensitivity of the region’s agricultural production to climate change. Those historical comparisons can help in making predictions about the sensitivity of agriculture to future climate change.
The study found that, if the patterns from 2002 to 2008 hold in the future, an increase in average temperature in Mato Grosso of just 1 degree will lead to a 9 to 13 percent reduction in overall production of soy and corn. “This is worrisome given that the temperature in the study region is predicted to rise by 2 degrees by 2050,” said Avery Cohn, who led the study.
Most studies of this kind look only at the extent to which climate shocks affect crop output. But researchers can miss critical dynamics（动力）that can affect overall output, says Leah VanWey, one of the study’s senior authors. “If you look at output alone, you’re not looking at all of the information because there are economic and social changes going on as well,” said VanWey.
If output decreases, farmers may put less land area into production because it’s not profitable. Farmers may also vary the number of crops they plant in a growing season. Double cropping is common in Mato Grosso. But if the weather is bad, farmers may change their decision to plant a second crop.
1.The value of the new study lies in _________.
A.increasing the number of crops people plant
B.focusing on an emerging global breadbasket
C.making predictions about human responses to climate change
D.controlling people’s choice of their farming area and crop numbers
2.According to Avery Cohn, by 2050, the overall production of soy and corn will _________.
A.remain almost unchanged B.decrease by more than 9%
C.increase by from 9% to 13% D.decrease by more than 18%
3.What can we know about the similar studies mentioned in paragraph 3?
A.They can’t provide exact information to farmers.
B.They don’t take into consideration some key factors.
C.Their discouraging results largely affect overall crop output.
D.They pay too much attention to economic and social changes.
4.What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A.Farmers’ possible reactions to climate shocks.
B.Possible climate change in Mato Grosso.
C.The benefits of double cropping in Mato Grosso.
D.Farmers’ decision on planting crops in the future.
高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
Your kids might be ready for a break from school but the idea of being at home for three weeks loses its magic. Lucky for us Portlanders, the city has no shortage of awesome winter camps for kids.
Trackers Earth
For winter break, Trackers is offering several one-day outdoor and craft camps. The hard part will be choosing between so many fun options: “Ninjas Save Christmas?” Or “Here We Go A Waffling - Caroling and Waffles?”
Details: $70. Dec. 23, 27, 30, 31; Jan. 2, 3. （Ages 4-14）
Address: 5040 SE Milwaukie Ave.
Tel: 503-345-3312
Audubon Society
Your kids don’t have to be specifically bird-crazy to appreciate the Audubon Society’s one-day winter camps. The classes all have a broad nature focus, including everything from ducks for the younger set to introducing older kids to bats, wolves and wildlife rescue work.
Details: $65, Dec, 2S, 24, 26-31; Jan, J-3 (Ages 6-14)
Address: 5151 NW Cornell Rd.
Tel: 971-222-6120
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
When your kids start to get bored with his or her own Legos (乐高玩具)－yes, it occasionally docs happen－check out OMSI’s one-day Lego and Museum Experience, a full day of hands-on Lego activities in one of the city’s most fun, family-friendly museums.
Details: $49. Classes offered throughout December and January, (Ages 7-10)
Address: 1945 SE Water Ave.
Tel: 800-955-6674
The Children’s Gym
Your kids definitely won’t complain of being bored at Children’s Gym’s Winter Sports Camps. From 9:0 -5:30, they’ll develop their gymnastics skills on the center’s excellent equipment, then squeeze in a little rock climbing and field games.
Details: $60/day; Dec. 23, 26, and 2 7; Jan. 2 and 3. (Ages 3-14)
Address: 1625 NE Sandy Blvd.
Tel: 503-249-5867
1.Which number should you call if you are looking for a one-day camp on January 5?
A. 503-249-5867 B. 800-955-6674
C. 971-222-6120 D. 503-345-3312
2.For a young animal lover, he/she is most probably interested to go to .
A. The Children’s Gym B. Trackers Earth
C. Audubon Society D. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
3.This passage is intended for .
A. high school teachers B. parents
C. camp organizers D. young kids
高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
People have strange ideas about food. For example, the tomato is a kind of very delicious vegetable. It is one of useful plants that can be prepared in many ways. It has rich nutrition and vitamin in it. But in the 18th century, Americans never ate tomatoes. They grew them in their gardens because tomato plants are so pretty. But they thought the vegetable was poisonous (有毒的). They called tomatoes “poison apples.”
President Thomas Jefferson, however, knew that tomatoes were good to eat. He was a learned man. He had been to Paris, where he learned to love the taste of tomatoes. He grew many kinds of tomatoes in his garden. The President taught his cook a way for a cream of tomato soup. This beautiful pink soup was served at the President’s party. The guests thought the soup tasted really good. They never thought their president would serve his honored guests poison apples.
Jefferson never spoke to his honored (忠实的) guests about the fact.
1.The passage tells us that Jefferson was a President who learned to love the taste of tomatoes ________.
A．while he was in Paris B．when he was a little boy
C．because his parents told him so D．from books
2. According to the text, _______ made the beautiful pink soup served at the President’s party?
A．the President himself B．a French cook
C．the President’s cook D．the President’s wife
3. From the passage we know all the honored guests invited by Jefferson were ________.
A．people from other countries B．from France
C．people of his own country D．men only
4.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A．All of the guests knew the soup that was served at the President’s party was made of tomatoes.
B．All of the guests thought the soup which was prepared by the President’s cook was nice.
C．All of the guests thought the taste of the beautiful pink soup was nice.
D．None of the guests knew that their president would serve his honored guests poison apples
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
_______, his idea was accepted by all the people at the meeting.
A. Strange as it might sound B. Strange although it might sound
C. As it might sound strange D. As strange it might sound
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
_____ , his idea was accepted by all the people at the meeting.
| A．Strange as might if sound | B．As it might sound strange |
| C．As strange it might sound | D．Strange as it might sound |
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
______, his ideas was accepted by all the people at the meeting.
A.Strange as might it sound B.As it might sound strange
C.As strange it might sound D.Strange as it might sound
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
______, his ideas was accepted by all the people at the meeting.
A. Strange as might it sound B. As it might sound strange
C. As strange it might sound D. Strange as it might sound
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
________, his idea was accepted by all the people at the meeting.
A．Strange as might it sound B．As it might sound strange
C．As strange it might sound D．Strange as it might sound
高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
________ his idea was accepted by all the people at the meeting.
A. Strange as might it sound B. As it might sound strange
C. As strange it might sound D. Strange as it might sound
高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析