The wild population of pandas is in danger of...

The wild population of pandas is in danger of ______.

A.dying down B.dying out C.dying away D.dying for

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According to recent reports, one of the rare animals,_____ giant panda, is in_____ danger of dying out.

A. the;/          B. the; a         C. a; a         D. /; the

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The white-flag dolphin, ______ rare Chinese mammal, is in ___ dangerous state of dying out.

A. the; /               B. the ; the        C. a ; a          D. a ; /

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The white-flag dolphin， ______ rare Chinese mammal， is in ____ dangerous state of dying out．

A. the； / B. the； the

C. a； a D. a； /

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According to recent reports, one of the rare animals, _____ crocodile, will be in danger of dying out in _____ 2020s.

A．a; /              B．the; the           C．the; /             D．/; the

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

An ageing society is one in which the population of people over the age of 60 is increasing. This is a social problem. Can we solve it with the help of robots?

Researchers are placing robotic dogs in the homes of lonely old people to determine whether they can improve the quality of life for humans. Alan Beck,an expert in human animal relationship ,and Nancy Edwards, a professor of nursing, are leading the animal assisted study concerning the influence of robotic dogs on old people’s depression, physical activity, and left satisfaction. ”No one will argue that an older person is better off being more active, challenged, or stimulated(刺激),”Edwards points out.” The problem is how we promote (促进)that, especially for those without friends or help. A robotic dog could be a solution.”

In the study, the robot, called AIBO, is placed for six weeks in the houses of some old people who live alone. Before placing AIBO in the home, researchers will collect baseline data for six weeks. These old people will keep a diary to note their feelings and activity before and after AIBO. Then, the researchers will review the data to determine if it has inspired any changes in the life of its owner.

”I talk to him all the time, and he responds to my voice,” says a seventy year old lady, ”When I’m watching TV, he’ll stay in my arms until he wants down. He has a mind of his own.”

The AIBOs respond to certain orders. The researchers say they have some advantages over live dogs, especially for old people. Often the elderly are disabled and cannot care for an animal by walking it or playing with it. A robotic dog removes exercise and feeding concerns.

”At the beginning, it was believed that no one would relate to the robotic dog, because it was metal and not furry.” Beck says.” But it’s amazing how quickly we have given up that belief.”

”Hopefully, down the road, these robotic pets could become a more valuable health helper. They will record their masters’ blood pressure, oxygen levels. Or heart rhythms. AIBOs may even one day have games that can help stimulate older people’s minds.”

1.Which of the following can be the best title?

A.Dogs and the Old

B.Medical Examination and the Old

C.Robots Serving the Old

D.Dogs Needn’t Feeding

2.The purpose of Beck and Edwards’ study is to____ .

A.understand human animal relationship

B.make lonely old people’s life better

C.find the causes of old people’s loneliness

D.promote the animal assisted research

3.What is the advantage of AIBO over live dogs?

A.It is easier to keep at home.

B.It can help the disabled people.

C.It responds to all the human orders.

D.It can watch TV with its owner.

4.The author seems to suggest that the future robotic dogs may　　　　 .

A. cure certain diseases

B. keep old people active

C. change people’s beliefs

D. look more like real dogs

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Situated in the South West of England, between Exeter and Plymouth, Torquay is one of the most popular holiday resorts in Britain. It provides a variety of entertainment, sports of every kind and cultural facilities, all set in a position of outstanding natural beauty. Visitors can choose between luxury hotels by the sea, with private suites（套房），swimming pools and saunas, and comfortable but less expensive guest houses. There are camping sites, too, and hundreds of houses displaying“B & B”signs.

As well as a number of small quiet bays, which are ideal for beach barbecues away from the crowds, Torquay has large sandy beaches where you can buy refreshments（饮料）and hire deck chairs, boats and even beach huts. There are large areas of grassland overlooking the sea, and miles of winding cliff paths for walkers who just want to enjoy the scenery and what is often said to be the healthiest air in the country. For the sportsmen and women there are opportunities not only for golf, tennis, squash and bowls, but also for water-skiing, hang-gliding and deep-sea fishing.

After a day in the open air, there’s lots to do in the evenings, too. There are plenty of discos, the occasional opera or ballet, and summer variety shows in the seafront theatres. For the children, there is a beautiful model village with a complicated railway layout which is remarkably realistic-especially when the lights are all on at night.

Of course, there’s no need to spend your whole holidays in Torquay. Only a short drive away is Dartmoor National Park, where you can walk for miles through dramatic, unspoiled countryside, or picnic by beautiful rivers and streams. Or, nearer to home, you can sail across Tor Bay to the lovely old fishing village of Brixham.

Torquay seems to have something for everyone. But don’t take my word for it----come and see for yourself.

1. Which of the following best explains what “B & B” means on the signs?

A．Beach and barbecue               B．Breakfast and bath

C．Bed and breakfast                 D．Beautiful and British

2.According to the text Torquay might be described as________.

A．comfortable and expensive       B．remote and beautiful

C．croweded and lively            D．fresh and healthy

3.What is special about the model village?

A．It opens at night.                       B．It has a real railway system.

C．It’s in the open air.                     D．It has something for the children

4.What is the purpose of writing this text?

A．To introduce the geography of Torquay to students.

B．To make some places known to visitors.

C．To show the beauty of resorts.

D．To attract more tourists.

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The population of China is larger than ______ of any other country in the world.

A. that                B. it                     C. one                     D. this

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Melbourne,with a population of over 3.5 million,is the second largest city in Austria.It is clean,dynamic and exciting,and well-known internationally for its universities and other educational institutions.The city has well-planned tree-lined wide streets and many beautiful parks and gardens.It has a good transport system of roads, buses,trains and trams.The La Trobe University campus is connected to the Central Business District by trams, express buses,and bus and train connections.Melbourne is a culturally rich city,and is home to large communities of people from all parts of Europe,America,Africa and Asia.The city is famous for its restaurants, theatres, music, opera, ballet,art,culture and shops,and a lively and dynamic nightlife.Melbourne people are enthusiastic about sports, and the city hosts many famous international sports events,Near Melbourne there are beautiful coastlines with excellent beaches,national parks,forests,wineries,winter snowfields and summer resorts.The climate is temperate and comfortable,with warm summers and cool winters.In summer,maximum daytime temperatures range from 26℃ to 36℃,and in winter from 12℃ to 18℃.The weather in Melbourne can be variable from day to day.Melbourne was rated the world’s best city to live in by the Economist Intelligence Unit.

1.Melbourne is well-known in the world for its　　　　　　 .

A. large population　　 B. educational institutions

C. transport system　　 D. beautiful parks and gardens

2.According to passage,Melbourne is the city where　　　　　 .

A. rich people choose to live　　 B. the best wine is produced

C. various cultures exist　　 D. Asian food is popular

3.The best title for the passage might be　　　　 .

A. In Ideal Place for Shopping　　 B. A City with the Best Climate

C. The World’s Best City to Live in　　 D. The world’s Most Beautiful City

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Uganda is a country in East Africa and,as in many such countries,a high percentage of the population,about 80 percent,are village-dwellers living in huts,which are often no bigger than a garage. The walls of the huts are made of mud,which is held together by reeds and sticks,and the roofs of the older ones are thatched（覆盖）with grass,although an increasing number of newer village houses have roofs made from corrugated（波纹形的）iron.

Several generations of the same family live together in the huts,which are usually divided into two sections by a curtain. The inner section,the one furthest from the open door of the hut,is where everyone sleeps and food is prepared and served in the outer part. If the family owns chickens or goats,they are kept in a small room attached to the main house.

Food is usually prepared on open fires although some people prefer to cook inside. However,this is quite dangerous and also means that the walls of the hut are stained by smoke and the atmosphere is acrid. The family sit in a circle on mats while they eat.

Newer village houses are almost always made of corrugated iron and are bigger,with one or two separate bedrooms and the kitchen in a smaller building beside the main house. But,old or new,the houses are not powered by electricity,and all homes are lit by paraffin（石蜡）candles called “tadobba”.

Nor is there any running water in the houses. Some villages have their own well,but in many cases,collecting water involves a long and arduous walk to a river or spring,carrying plastic containers or pots made of clay.

Children are the ones who have to fetch water,and they have to do this early in the morning before they go to school,or in the evening when they come home. They often have to climb high hills or walk through valleys with narrow paths through dense vegetation. It is no surprise that they grow up muscular and fit after such daily exercise,walking for several kilometres carrying such heavy weights.

1.Most Ugandans live ________.

A．with their whole family in large mud houses in the countryside

B．in towns in small houses made of mud and iron

C．in villages in small houses made of wet earth,grass and wood

D．With their parents and children as well as their chickens and goats

2.Where is food usually prepared?

A．In the kitchen.

B．On the floor in the middle of the house.

C．On fires in front of the hut.

D．In a small room attached to the main house.

3.How are the old and new houses the same?

A．Both of them have roofs made of corrugated iron.

B．Neither of them have a garage or kitchen.

C．Neither of them have electricity,lights or running water.

D．Both of them have water inside but no electric light.

4.The majority of Ugandan children have to ________.

A．go to a well or a river and often carry it for a long distance

B．do a lot of work cooking and carrying water

C．collect water on the way home from school

D．get water out of their own well

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