----A study suggests reducing energy demand i...

----A study suggests reducing energy demand in the future may _______ urban areas.

---That’s true. Cities need more energy than small towns or other rural areas.

A. center on　　　　　　 B. act on　　　　　　 C. hang on　　　　　　　 D. catch on

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A new study suggests a link between exposure to greenery and reduced desires for alcohol. cigarette and junk food.

The study is the first to investigate the possible relationships between exposure to nature and desires and negative emotions. Researchers at the University of Plymouth’s School of Psychology surveyed 149 respondents (应答者) aged 21 o 65 about the proportion( 比例 )of green space in their neighborhood, the presence of green views from their home, their access to a garden and how often they use public green space. The study also asked questions about experiences with depression and anxiety, as well as desires for things like caffeine, alcohol and nicotine. Participants rated the intensity( 强度), imagery, and intrusiveness(侵扰性) of their desires on an 11-point scale.

Researchers found the presence of visible green space contributed to decreased desires for junk food. The effect was particularly noticeable when more than 25 percent of a respondent’s view was greenery.

Previous scholarship(学术研究) has dealt mostly with exercise in nature: A 2015 study out of the University of Michigan found 90- minute group nature walks were effective at combatting depression and relieving other mood disorders. But for people who struggle with accessibility or don’t have time for a 90-minute walk, this new study suggests just looking out a window at a tree can help fight off a bad habit.

“It has been known for some time that being outdoors in nature is linked to a person's well-being, ” lead author Leanne Martin said in a statement. “ But for there to be a similar association with desires from simply being able to see green space adds a new dimension to the previous research.”

A 2018 study from Denmark’s Aarhus University. for example, found that. Having access to green space throughout childhood decreased a person’s risk of developing mental health problems as an adult.

1.What does the second paragraph mainly talk about?

A.The results of the new study. B.The purpose of the new study.

C.The significance of the new study. D.The content of the new study.

2.What does the underlined word “combatting” in paragraph 4 probably mean?

A.Reducing. B.Developing. C.Understanding. D.Encouraging

3.According to the passage,the new study _____.

A.mainly referred to exercise in nature

B.has enriched the previous research to some degree

C.was carried out by the University of Michigan

D.found exposure to greenery helped cure mental problems

4.In which section of a newspaper may this passage appear?

A.Entertainment B.Business World

C.Tech &Science D.Environment

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C

Could the solution to world future energy needs lie in the ocean? It’s possible.

We are not talking about oil, but another potential untapped energy resource called “methane hydrates”.

Methane hydrates are hard, ice-like white solids that form naturally in deposits (沉积物) on ocean floors. They arecomposed of water and highly concentrated methane produced by the microorganisms living in the deposits.

The remarkable thing is that you can hold a flame to a piece of methane hydrate and it will catch on fire. It’s been called “burning ice.”

Methane hydrates are spread around the world. These deposits may in the future become a very important fuel resource. One researcher calculated that a small area off the Southeastern coast of America may contain methane hydrates equal to 30 times the annual U.S. consumption of natural gas.

Right now there are very significant technical and financial challenges facing us before we could exploit this as a resource. Scientists around the world are studying these challenges. One big issue is how to get these methane hydrates off the ocean floor, causing undersea landslides and tidal waves.

Another issue is how to handle the matter after it is brought up. It’s also unclear whether it would make more sense to “mine” solid hydrates or tap the gases found with them. And many deposits may occur in low concentrations with no commercial potential.

Japan, which has no oil supplies of its own, has thrown itself into burning ice research because it has deposits off its shores which could make Japan less dependent on foreign suppliers of oil.

The U.S. Department of Energy and Congress are also supporting research. However, the US administration’s energy policy is focused on traditional fossil (化石) fuels. And at least for now, developing burning ice into a fuel source isn’t high on the energy industry’s list. But if natural gas continues to rise in price, exploiting burning ice might become economically practical.

59. What’s the meaning of the underlined word in Paragraph Two?

A. not existed              B. Unseen         C. available but not used              D. unreal

60. What can you learn from the text?

A. Burning ice has been used in some countries.

B. Applying burning ice tops the energy list in America.

C. Burning ice exists in few countries.

D. There are still some problems in developing the burning ice

61. Why has Japan already begun to develop the burning ice?

A. It is a developed country.  B. They want to help other countries.

C. It lacks oil supplies of its own. D. America asked Japan to do so.

62. Which one is the best title of the text?

A. World Energy Shortage           B. Burning Ice Holds Hope as Fuel Source

C. Methane Hydrates               D. Methane Hydrates Spread around the World

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Wind power is an ancient source of energy ________ we may return in the near future.

A. in which         B. to which         C. on that      D. from which

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

_____more countries can use natural energy in the future remains to be seen.

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Wind power is an ancient source of energy        we may return in the near future.

A. on which       B. by which          C. to which                D. from which

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(2010·上海)Wind power is an ancient source of energy ________ we may return in the near future.

A．on which　 B．by which　 C．to which　 D．from which

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Wind power is an ancient source of energy _____ we may return in the near future.

A. to which        B. by which      C. from which       D. on which

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Wind power is an ancient source of energy ________we may return in the near future.

A. on which         B. by which          C. to which          D. from which

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Wind power is an ancient source of energy ___________ we may return in the near future.

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