Top islands in the Mediterranean
Desiring a sun-and –sea summer holiday destination where you can also party the night away? Travel website TripAdvisor has come up with a list of the top islands in the Mediterranean sea. “All of these islands offer pristine (原始的) beaches and their own unique features,” said TripAdvisor spokeswoman Michele Perry. “Our travelers have identified the hot islands in the Med this summer, especially if you want sun, sea and dancing all night”.
Cyprus, Republic of Cyprus
Visit Aphrodite’s birthplace in the eastern Mediterranean. Beaches are the draw for many visitors to the island, but so is the nocturnal (夜间的) activity with Ayia Napa being the town to party in. According to one TripAdvisor traveler, “we would have to say the Troodos Mountains were our highlight. You will know what we mean if you take the journey. Breathtaking!”
Crete , Greece
As the former centre of the Minoan civilization, it’s no wonder that Crete features lots of historical attractions. Those in search of adventure on the largest Greek island can hike down Samaria Gorge for wonderful scenery. As one TripAdvisor traveler said, “Crete is an amazing place to explore ancient culture.”
Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain
Visit the party capital of Ibiza and feel honoured by joining thousands of revelers(狂欢者) at Privilege, the largest club in the world. Besides the vast nightlife, check out one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as God’s Finger, a large rock at the entrance of Benirras Bay.
Sicily, Italy
The largest island in the Mediterranean, Sicily has the three Cs—culture, cuisine and calm. Laden with orange and lemon orchards, the countryside boasts natural beauty, great for relaxing. One
TripAdvisor traveler recommended, “If you are in Sicily, go on the sunset tour off Mount Etna. You can see the steaming ground and smell the sulfur(硫磺).”
65. Where should you go if you like ancient culture?
A. Cyprus. B. Crete. C. Ibiza, Balearic Islands. D. Sicily.
66. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. In Cyprus and Ibiza, Balearic Islands, you can enjoy various activities at night.
B. The largest island in the Mediterranean is part of Greece.
C. Perhaps you can read the passage on the Internet.
D. God’s finger is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
67. What is a common feature of the places mentioned in the passage?
A. They have a lot of historical attractions.
B. They all boast natural beauty and natural resources.
C. They offer sun, sea and dancing all night.
D. They are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
高三英语阅读理解简单题
Top islands in the Mediterranean
Desiring a sun-and –sea summer holiday destination where you can also party the night away? Travel website TripAdvisor has come up with a list of the top islands in the Mediterranean sea. “All of these islands offer pristine (原始的) beaches and their own unique features,” said TripAdvisor spokeswoman Michele Perry. “Our travelers have identified the hot islands in the Med this summer, especially if you want sun, sea and dancing all night”.
Cyprus, Republic of Cyprus
Visit Aphrodite’s birthplace in the eastern Mediterranean. Beaches are the draw for many visitors to the island, but so is the nocturnal (夜间的) activity with Ayia Napa being the town to party in. According to one TripAdvisor traveler, “we would have to say the Troodos Mountains were our highlight. You will know what we mean if you take the journey. Breathtaking!”
Crete , Greece
As the former centre of the Minoan civilization, it’s no wonder that Crete features lots of historical attractions. Those in search of adventure on the largest Greek island can hike down Samaria Gorge for wonderful scenery. As one TripAdvisor traveler said, “Crete is an amazing place to explore ancient culture.”
Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain
Visit the party capital of Ibiza and feel honoured by joining thousands of revelers(狂欢者) at Privilege, the largest club in the world. Besides the vast nightlife, check out one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as God’s Finger, a large rock at the entrance of Benirras Bay.
Sicily, Italy
The largest island in the Mediterranean, Sicily has the three Cs—culture, cuisine and calm. Laden with orange and lemon orchards, the countryside boasts natural beauty, great for relaxing. One
TripAdvisor traveler recommended, “If you are in Sicily, go on the sunset tour off Mount Etna. You can see the steaming ground and smell the sulfur(硫磺).”
65. Where should you go if you like ancient culture?
A. Cyprus. B. Crete. C. Ibiza, Balearic Islands. D. Sicily.
66. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. In Cyprus and Ibiza, Balearic Islands, you can enjoy various activities at night.
B. The largest island in the Mediterranean is part of Greece.
C. Perhaps you can read the passage on the Internet.
D. God’s finger is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
67. What is a common feature of the places mentioned in the passage?
A. They have a lot of historical attractions.
B. They all boast natural beauty and natural resources.
C. They offer sun, sea and dancing all night.
D. They are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
高三英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
Tourists can have a better view of the sea and the island from their _____ on the top of the temple on the mountain.
A.position B.situation
C.condition D.stage
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Tourists can have a better view of the sea and the island from their _____ on the top of the temple on the mountain.
A. position B. situation C. condition D. stage
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Surrounded by the sea off the coast in Mid-Norway, lies an island called Myken. This small island has about ten permanent residents, and for more than 50 years has been supplied with electricity via a 32-kilometer undersea cable (电缆). A break that appeared in the cable last autumn resulted in two months without power, so the island community started looking into a better way of sourcing their electricity.
“Myken is far out at sea, so as far as possible it should be taking care of things itself,” says Kyrre Sundseth, who is a hydrogen (氢) researcher in Norway and also the project manager for Myken’s energy project. “This is why we want Myken to become entirely self-sufficient in energy. It is also important to take the environment into consideration,” he says.
Much points to the idea that the solution may lie in a Hydrogen plant, specifically tailored for small islands. The “raw materials” for hydrogen production come from nature itself in the form of the sun and wind. Researchers have calculated that energy costs will be lower by using hydrogen production than the undersea cable option. And it is possible to store energy in the form of hydrogen for longer periods. This means that supplies will not have to rely on a lot of expensive batteries or external energy sources, even during periods when the sun isn’t shining, or the wind isn’t blowing.
The Myken project has attracted several technology companies. They are currently working on a pilot project. The pilot involves experiments on the feasibility (可行性) of the hydrogen system in which electricity is generated from solar and wind sources. The electricity can be used immediately, but during periods when all the energy generated is not required, the spare energy can be used to split seawater into hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen can be stored in a tank, and used later to generate electricity. The pilot will help researchers know more about how effectively the system will work in the hydrogen plant. Since the island has a distillery (酿酒厂), where the distillation (蒸馏) process relies on energy, a hydrogen plant on Myken offers an even greater environmental benefit. Spare heat from the hydrogen system can also be used for the heating part in the distillation process.
“In Norway alone there are about 300 island inhabited all year round by small populations,” says Kyrre Sundseth. “All of these islands may be candidates for using this technology. In global terms we’re talking about 10,000 similar islands.”
1.Why is a hydrogen plant suitable for Myken?
A.It is perfect in size for small islands.
B.It can send electricity to faraway places.
C.It will restore local natural environment.
D.It provides green and sustainable energy.
2.What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 4?
A.The study on the energy storage.
B.The test on the hydrogen system.
C.The experiment on the raw materials.
D.The research on the innovation of the pilot.
3.According to the passage, a hydrogen plant will ______.
A.produce purified seawater
B.prove more technically reliable
C.contribute in more than one way
D.benefit from the distillation process
4.What does Kyrre Sundseth think of the project?
A.Promising.
B.Systematic.
C.Irreplaceable.
D.Time saving.
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
The Diaoyu islands, in the East China Sea between China and Japan, _______ to China since ancient times.
A.is belonged B.have belonged
C.are belonging D.belonged
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
The Diaoyu islands, in the East China Sea between China and Japan, _______ to China since ancient times.
A. is belonged B. have belonged C. are belonging D. Belonged
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Once upon a time, on an isolated island in the Java sea, lived short people who dominated(支配, 占优势) the food chain. Standing no more than three and a half feet tall, these human ancestors hunted giant rats, lumbering lizards(笨拙的蜥蜴), and miniature elephants.
It sounds a bit like a fairy tale, but it's true. Unearthed relics on the island uncovered the remains of a race of tiny human ancestors. Homo floresiensis, as the newly discovered species has been named, apparently could date back to 13,000 years ago. This means they have a lot in common with modern humans.
So how and why did these people get so small? Scientists suspect that it's due to the fact that this race lived on an isolated island with limited resources. Take the miniature elephants for example. When elephants first came to the island either by swimming or by some kind of natural land raft, they were probably close to full size. But since there wasn't much to eat, over time smaller elephants lived longer and better. The smaller the elephant was, the less it had to eat to stay strong and healthy.
Scientists call this the "island role", and it can apply to humans as well as animals. Given the island's sparse(稀少) food supply, it makes sense that the early humans living there would have evolved (进化) a body size requiring less food to survive. So bigger isn't always better. In the floresiensis, at least, getting smaller was the way to go.
1.According to the passage, the fact Homo floresiensis are very small is based on________.
A. the islanders in the Java Sea B. the human ancestors
C. a newspaper report D. the unearthed relics
2.The underlined word "miniature" in the first paragraph most probably means______.
A. tiny B. active C. rare D. wild
3.People on the island got so small because____________.
A. they gradually developed for lack of food.
B. they did not have enough food to eat.
C. they shared less food with elephants.
D. they remained alive as the elephants.
4.What might be the most suitable title of the passage?
A. The history of short people B. Short people on an isolated island
C. The proofs on short people D. Short people from a fairy tale
5.According to the passage, getting smaller can make people and animals ____
A. run quickly B. live weaker C. live longer D. run slowly
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Once upon a time, on an isolated island in the Java sea, lived short people who dominated(支配, 占优势) the food chain. Standing no more than three and a half feet tall, these human ancestors hunted giant rats, lumbering lizards(笨拙的蜥蜴), and miniature elephants.
It sounds a bit like a fairy tale, but it's true. Unearthed relics on the island uncovered the remains of a race of tiny human ancestors. Homo floresiensis, as the newly discovered species has been named, apparently could date back to 13,000 years ago. This means they have a lot in common with modern humans.
So how and why did these people get so small? Scientists suspect that it's due to the fact that this race lived on an isolated island with limited resources. Take the miniature elephants for example. When elephants first came to the island either by swimming or by some kind of natural land raft, they were probably close to full size. But since there wasn't much to eat, over time smaller elephants lived longer and better. The smaller the elephant was, the less it had to eat to stay strong and healthy.
Scientists call this the "island role", and it can apply to humans as well as animals. Given the island's sparse(稀少) food supply, it makes sense that the early humans living there would have evolved (进化) a body size requiring less food to survive. So bigger isn't always better.
In the floresiensis, at least, getting smaller was the way to go.
1.According to the passage, the fact Homo floresiensis are very small is based on________.
A. the islanders in the Java Sea B. the human ancestors
C. the unearthed relics D. a newspaper report
2. The underlined word "miniature" in the first paragraph most probably means______.
A. tiny B. active C. rare D. wild
3.People on the island got so small because____________.
A. they did not have enough food to eat.
B. they gradually developed for lack of food.
C. they shared less food with elephants.
D. they remained alive as the elephants.
4. What might be the most suitable title of the passage?
A. The history of short people
B. Short people from a fairy tale
C. The proofs on short people
D. Short people on an isolated island
5.According to the passage, getting smaller can make people and animals ____
A. run quickly B. live longer C. live weaker D. run slowly
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Over the past decades, sea ice is decreasing in the Arctic global warming.
A.as a result of B.on top of C.in front of D.in need of
高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
Yin Ping military attack on North Island was turned into ______ sea of fire in ______ disputed waters near North Korea.
A. a; the B. 不填; a C. the; the D. 不填; the
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析