The case will go back to the judge if both si...

The case will go back to the judge if both sides refusing to give in can’t reach a（n)　　 __________．

A．agreement B．promise C．balance D．Judgment

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If you want to cook something quickly, you heat it from both sides. That’s what’s happening to the West Antarctic ice sheet(南极洲西部冰盖). A new study reveals that the area under the ice sheet is far hotter than previously thought, fed by an unexpected flow of geothermal energy(地热能). While the CO2 we send out heats the atmosphere above the continent, earth is melting us ice from below.

If you were to drill (钻) deep at some place on the continents, you would find that the temperature increases about 25℃ for every kilometer deep into the hole on average. Scientists call this the geothermal gradient(地热梯度). Until recently, no one had drilled deeply enough through the West Antarctic ice to determine the geothermal gradient underground. For the new study, researchers drilled all the way through the ice and into the mud. They found that the geothermal gradient was about 200℃, which is several times the global average on continents. Few predicted this result, although it had been showed that the earth below the West Antarctic ice is unusually hot.

Even with the new discovery, though, we still don’t know exactly where the heat is coming from. One interesting possibility is volcanoes, which are under the ice. As recently as 2013, scientists were still discovering volcanoes under the ice in the area, and there may be many more.

Some people say that these volcanoes, rather than manmade climate change, are responsible for melting the area’s ice. While it’s true that heat coming from within the earth, including heat related to volcanoes, makes the melting faster, it is just one contributor to the loss of the West Antarctic ice sheet---not the main cause. Today’s study could help us understand how the whole system, including global warming, is melting the ice.

1.What’s happening to the West Antarctic ice sheet?

A. The ice sheet is getting hotter and hotter.

B. It is heated from below rather than from above.

C. The ice sheet is producing a new kind of energy.

D. It is melting from both sides.

2.What can be learned from the second Paragraph?

A. It was the first time that researchers had tried to measure geothermal gradients.

B. The geothermal gradient showed where the heat came from.

C. The result was beyond the researchers’ expectations.

D. Researchers never knew the earth under the West Antarctic ice was hot.

3.The author would probably agree that ___.

A. the new discovery is unhelpful without a certain conclusion

B. no volcano has been found to support the researchers’ idea

C. volcanoes are the most important reason for the melting of the ice

D. global warming is surely one reason for the melting of the ice

4.What’s the main idea of the passage?

A. The West Antarctic ice sheet is in danger.

B. Researchers are trying to stop global warming.

C. The West Antarctic ice sheet’s melting will bring terrible consequences.

D. It has been known how to stop the melting of the West Antarctic ice sheet.

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The man refused to admit that he was guilty as the court had judged, and ________the High Court.

A. adapted to         B. related to                  C. appealed to        D. referred to

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The judge thought that the evidence was not ________ to the case.

A. similar            B. accessible           C. available        D. relevant

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—Will you go to the party?

—Of course I will ________.

A. if invited                            B. if having been invited

C. if I was invited                 D. if to be invited

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I wonder if your wife will go to the ball. If your wife _____， so _____ mine.

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— Will you go to the museum tomorrow?

— Yes, I will go _______ it’s windy.

A. since        B. as though    C. if             D. even though

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If you have a chance to go to Finland, you will probably be surprised to find how “foolish” the Finnish people are.

Take the taxi drivers for example. Taxis in Finland are mostly high-class Benz（奔驰）with a fare of two US dollars a kilometer. You can go anywhere in one, tell the driver to drop you at any place, say that you have some business to attend to, and then walk off without paying your fare. The driver would not show the least sign of anxiety.

The dining rooms in all big hotels not only serve their guests, but also serve outside diners. Hotel guests have their meals free, so they naturally go to the free dining rooms to have their meals. The most they would do to show their good faith is to wave their registration card to the waiter. With such a loose check, you can easily use any old registration card to take a couple of friends to dine free of charge.

The Finnish workers are paid by the hour. They are very much on their own as soon as they have agreed with the boss on the rate（价钱）. From then on they just say how many hours they have worked and they will be paid accordingly（相应地）.

With so many loopholes（漏洞）in everyday life, surely Finland must be a heaven to those who love to take “petty advantages”. But the strange thing is, all the taxi passengers would always come back to pay their fare after they have attended to their business; not a single outsider has ever been found in the free hotel dining rooms. And workers always give an honest account of the exact hours they put in. As the Finns always act on good faith in everything they do, living in such a society has turned everyone into a real “gentleman”.

In a society of such high moral practice, what need is there for people to be on guard against others?　

1. While taking a taxi in Finland, _________.

A. a passenger can never be turned down by the taxi driver wherever he wants to go

B. a passenger pays two US dollars for a taxi ride

C. a passenger can go anywhere without having to pay the driver

D. a passenger needs to provide good faith demonstration before they leave without paying

2.We know from the passage that big hotels in Finland _________.

A. provide meals for only those who live in the hotels

B. provide meals for any diners

C. provide free wine and charge for food

D. are mostly poorly managed

3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. The workers in Finland are paid by the hour.

B. The bosses in Finland are too busy to check the working hours of their employees.

C. The workers are always honest with their working hours.

D. The workers and their bosses will make an agreement in advance about the pay.

4.It can be concluded that ___________.

A. Finnish people are not smart enough in daily life

B. Finland has been a good place for cheats

C. the Finnish society is of very high moral level

D. all the Finns are rich

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If you have a chance to go to Finland, you will probably be surprised to find how “foolish” the Finnish people are.

Take the taxi drivers for example. Taxis in Finland are mostly high-class Benz with a fare of two US dollars a kilometer. You can go anywhere in one, tell the driver to drop you at any place, say that you have some business to attend to, and then walk off without paying your fare. The driver would not show the least sign of anxiety.

The dining rooms in all big hotels not only serve their guests, but also serve outside diners. Hotel guests have their meals free, so they naturally go to the free dining rooms to have their meals. The most they would do to show their good faith is to wave their registration（登记）card to the waiter. With such a loose check, you can easily use any old registration card to take a couple of friends to dine free of charge.

The Finnish workers are paid by the hour. They are very much on their own as soon as they have agreed with the boss on the rate. From then on they just say how many hours they have worked and they will be paid accordingly.

With so many loopholes （漏洞） in everyday life, surely Finland must be a heaven to those who love to take “petty advantages”.  But the strange thing is, all the taxi passengers would always come back to pay their fare after they have attended to their business; not a single outsider has ever been found in the free hotel dining rooms. And workers always give an honest account of the exact hours they put in. As the Finns always act on good faith in everything they do, living in such a society has turned everyone into a real “gentleman”.

1. The underlined words in this passage means to “______”.

　A. be ready to help others         B. make good use of one’s friends

　C. be a little ahead of others       D. gain something at other’s expense

2. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

　A. While taking a taxi in Finland, you can get off without first paying your fare.

　B. In a big hotel in Finland, you can enjoy free meals if you’re living in the hotel.

　C. The bosses in Finland pay the employees according to registration of their working hours.

　D. The workers are always honest with their working hours.

3.We can learn from the passage that ______.

　A. the Finnish society is of very high moral （道德） level

　B. there are many loopholes in everyday life in Finland

　C. in Finland, most taxi drivers will not charge you anything

　D. everyone in Finland is like a gentleman, for they have faith in themselves

4.Which of the following is the best title of the passage ?

　A. Life in Finland       B. A Society with “Foolish” People

　C. What a Life          D. Honest accounts of the Finns

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If you go to the Flamingo Las Vegas, you will never forget it. It is one of the oldest Las Vegas hotels. There are lots of wonderful Las Vegas shows that will leave a good impression on you. Here are the Las Vegas shows being performed at the hotel.

Donny and Marie

Donny and Marie is a family-friendly variety show. It is performed by well-known Donny and Marie Osmond on all weekdays except on Sundays and Mondays. The show follows the winning formula of their 1970s TV program, incorporating dancing, humor and all of their hit songs. It starts at 7:30 pm and each ticket costs at least $91.25.

Olivia Newton-John

Grammy award-winning singer Olivia Newton-John is “hopelessly devoted” to perform for many of her fans, opening “Summer Nights” to perform many of her best-loved songs during her four decades long career. Alongside an eight-piece band, Newton-John will share stories about her career and sing many songs. Concert-goers can buy meet and greet tickets at $249. Regular price tickets start from $78.5. The show starts at 7:30 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Vinnie Favorito

Vinnie Favorito is a famous actor who is known to make people laugh. His jokes are very popular. Unlike other comedians who use pre-developed material, Vinnie Farorito gets his comedy from his interaction with people in the audience. The tickets start from $68.95. Performance days are six days per week except Sundays. Show time is 8:00 pm.

X Burlesque

X Burlesque is a wonderful show performed by six dancing ladies. The show is filled with popular music that suits everyone’s taste from rock to country and a variety of dancing styles that allow each dancer to showcase her unique talents. The tickets start from $50.26. It is a daily show at 10:00 pm.

1.What do these shows have in common?

A. They are free for children.

B. They are hosted by a woman.

C. They are performed every day.

D. They are performed in the Flamingo Las Vegas.

2.If a young couple wants to see Olivia Newton-John in the flesh, they have to　　　 pay　　　　　 .

A. 78.5 dollars

B. 157 dollars

C. 249 dollars

D. 498 dollars

3.From the passage we can learn that 　　　　　 .

A. Vinnie Favorito comes to perform every day

B. Vinnie Favorito’s jokes come from communicating with the audience

C. Children are not allowed to see Donny and Marie show

D. Olivia Newton-John often holds concerts in summer

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