Can you escape from a sinking vehicle? The an...

Can you escape from a sinking vehicle? The answer is obviously yes. “But you’ve got to be quick.” said Gordon Greisbeck, a professor from the University of Manitoba’s. Here he gives four rules of survival.

Rule 1. Don’t call 911 until you are out of the car. You should get out of that vehicle immediately after unbuckling. Think about calling 911 once you’ve made it out alive. ‘Time is very important,” Greisbeck says, “If you touch your cell phone, you’re probably going to die.”

Rule 2. Don’t open the door. Roll down or break the windows instead. Opening the door is very difficult against the water pressure and it also allows so much water into the vehicle that it will speed up the sinking process. Since most vehicles now have electronically controlled windows, it is probable that the circuits (电路) will short before you have a chance to roll them down. So you’ll need a tool like the Life Hammer to break the windows open. And make sure these tools are within reach at all times.

Rule 3. Children first. Everybody should get out of their own window if possible, but the kids are going to have a harder time fighting through the rush of water, so push them out if you have to. Greisbeck suggests starting with the oldest kids and taking the youngest out in your arms.

Rule 4. Get out. Swim through the broken windows as fast as possible. You can’t imagine what will happen in the next second. Any intention to take your belongings can be deadly.

If you’ve failed to get the windows rolled down or broken, you’ll still have the slightest of chances to escape. Once water fills the car, the pressure will be equalized and you will be able to open the door. But to do this, you will also have to be expert at holding your breath in an extremely stressful situation.

高三英语填空题困难题查看答案及解析

阅读理解。

Complete the following sentence：“You go to the library to check out ...？” The obvious answer is “books”.But a harder question might be, “What do we mean by ‘books’？” Nowadays, electronic books, or “e­books”， have become more and more popular in American society.

The biggest online bookseller Amazon, for example, recently announced that less than four years after introducing them to its catalog, it is now selling more electronic versions of its book titles than printed ones.

Last week, Pew Internet Project released a survey about the use of e­books by library customers.It found that 12% of Americans aged 16 and older who read e­books say they had borrowed at least one from a library within the past year.But the survey found that the broader public, including 58% of those who have library cards and 53% of people who own electronic book readers, are not aware that they can find and check out e­books from public libraries, even though three quarters of the libraries offer that service.

Pew Internet Project director Lee Rainie noted that e­book borrowing is becoming more popular at the same time that publishers, who are selling plenty of e­books and fewer hard­copy editions, are worried that free e­book check­outs at the library will hurt sales.In February, for example, the big publisher Penguin Books stopped supplying new e­books and audio books to libraries.Penguin just reached an agreement to resume supplying one big library system in New York City but not until six months after new titles are released.That way, those who want the latest books will have to buy them.

So things are a little murky (阴暗的) in the library world when it comes to electronic books.More and more customers want them, but publishers are giving the libraries a hard time about offering them.Demand is not the problem.Supply may soon be.

1.What is the function of the two questions in the first paragraph?

A. To introduce the topic of the passage.

B. To stress the popularity of e­books.

C. To show what the author cares about.

D. To remind us of the change at the library.

2.According to Paragraph 2, what can we know about Amazon?

A. It has sold e­books for five years.

B. Its e­books are cheaper than printed books.

C. It has the best e­books among all libraries.

D. Its e­books sell better than printed books.

3.We know from the survey done by Pew Internet Project that ________.

A. few library customers know how to read e­books

B. the promotional effort at e­book readers is not big enough

C. library customers should be reminded about the e­book service

D. more library cards should be offered to readers free of charge

4.Why did Penguin Books NOT supply new e­books to libraries?

A. Because they are not allowed to offer e­books.

B. Because they wanted to increase the sales of printed books.

C. Because they didn't want their e­books to be copied.

D. Because their products were not welcomed there.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

If you’ve ever found yourself scratching your head over a decision when the answer is obvious, now there’s a scientific reason behind it. “The problem is ‘decision fatigue’ — a psychological phenomenon that influences the quality of your choices after a long day of decision making, causing indecision or poor choices.” says Evan Polman, a leading psychologist.

Physicians who have been on the job for several hours, for example, are more likely to prescribe antibiotics (开抗生素) to patients when it's unwise to do so. “Probably it’s because it’s simple and easy to write a prescription and consider a patient case closed rather than investigate further,” Polman says.

But interestingly, decision fatigue goes away when you are making the decision for someone else. When people imagine themselves as advisers and imagine their own choices as belonging to someone else, they feel less tired and rely less on decision shortcuts to make those choices. “By taking upon the role of adviser rather than decision maker, one does not suffer the consequences of decision fatigue,” he says. “It’s as if there’s something fun and relieving about making someone else’s choice.”

“Getting input from others not only offers a fresh idea and thought process; it often also includes riskier choices. While this sounds undesirable, it can be quite good,” says Polman. “When people experience decision fatigue, they have a tendency to choose to go with the status quo (现状),” he says. “But the status quo can be problematic, since a change in the course of action can sometimes be important and lead to a positive outcome.” In order to achieve a successful outcome or reward, some level of risk is almost always essential. “People with decision fatigue will likely choose to do nothing over something,” he says, “That’s not to say that risk is always good, but it is related to taking action whereas decision fatigue certainly leads to inaction.”

“Just because you can make good choices for others doesn’t mean you’ll do the same for yourself,” Polman cautions. “Research has found that women negotiate higher salaries for others than they do for themselves,” he says, adding that people slip in and out of decision roles.

1.Decision fatigue may cause people to make decisions that are_______________.

A.reasonable B.objective

C.unwise D.smart

2.Which of the following may be made by a person with decision fatigue?

A.A consumer buys a lot of food to prepare for a dinner.

B.A judge makes a less convincing judgment late in the day.

C.A student plans to finish his math homework in the morning.

D.A physician advises the patient to drink more water after examination.

3.When do people feel less decision fatigue?

A.When they take decision shortcuts.

B.When they have advisers to turn to.

C.When they have major decisions to make.

D.When they help others to make decisions.

4.What are people likely to do when decision fatigue sets in?

A.They stop trying anything new.

B.They adopt a totally new idea.

C.They tend to make risky decisions.

D.They turn to physicians for advice.

5.What does Polman say about taking some risks in decision making?

A.It will often end in regret.

B.It is likely to cause serious consequences.

C.It will enable people to be more creative.

D.It is necessary to achieve successful outcome.

高三英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

You can't ________ being punished if you break the law.

A．avoided　                         B．escape

C．escape from　                     D．flee

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Most city parks are places where you can escape from big，ugly structures of metal and stone．The Manhattan High Line is different．Raised 25 feet above the ground，this massive metal structure once supported a rail line．The line opened in 1934 but it was hardly used after the 1960s，and much of it was torn down．However，one stretch remained in a region of Manhattan．The railway structure was ugly and everyone knew that at some time，it would have to be removed．

But the High Line was not destroyed．In fact．now the old rail line serves as one of the most peaceful places in the city．The idea to change the rail line into a park came from Joshua David and Robert Hammond．In 1999，they attended a community meeting to decide the fate of the High Line．David and Hammond were the only people at the meeting interested in saving the historical structure. Later on，when they asked railway officials to take them up to look at the High Line，they saw a mile and a half of wild flowers growing in the middle of the city，and they realized that the High Line had potential to become a park．There was growing interest in improving urban centers，and so the project quickly gathered funds for construction．

The first section of the High Line opened in 2009 and immediately became popular with tourists and locals alike．Each part of the park has a different atmosphere．Some areas are like balconies with wonderful city views．Other sections have wide lawns and walkways planted with wild flowers．Only the final section remains the way it has been for the last fifty years—a railway line overgrown with weeds．

1.What is the text mainly about?

A．A park．　　                     B．A train line．

C．City transport．                D．A historical monument．

2.Which of the following is NOT true about the High Line?

A．It is above ground level．　　     B．Only part of the line remains.

C．It is now a popular park．        D．Trains still use the line.

3.Why did David and Hammond want to save the High Line at first?

A．They thought it would make a good park．

B．They wanted to reopen the train line．

C．They thought it had historical value．

D．They were interested in improving the city.

4.Why were people easily persuaded by David and Hammond’s idea?

A．They wanted to make cities nicer places．

B．They wanted to see the wild flowers too.

C．They realized the High Line was important.

D．They knew that funds were available．

5.We can infer from the last paragraph that the park is ______________.

A．popular with tourists　　         B．similar to what it used to be

C．various in its design         D．1ike natural countryside

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Most city parks are places where you can escape from big, ugly structures of metal and stone. The Manhattan High Line is different. Raised 25 feet above the ground, this massive metal structure once supported a rail line. The line opened in 1934 to bring trains directly into factories and warehouses. It was hardly used after the 1960s, and much of it was torn down. However, one section remained in an area of Manhattan called Chelsea. Chelsea was becoming more and more valuable as restaurants, art galleries and apartments were built, but the ugly railway structure remained as a dead weight. Everyone knew that at some time, it would have to be removed.

But the High Line was not destroyed. In fact, now the old rail line serves as one of the most peaceful places in the city. It holds an elevated park, with beautiful gardens, a sidewalk and great views of the city. The idea to change the rail line into a park came from Joshua David and Robert Hammond. In 1999, they attended a community meeting to decide the fate(命运) of the High Line. David and Hammond were the only people at the meeting interested in saving the structure for its historical significance. Later on, when they asked railway officials to take them up to look at the High Line, they saw a mile and a half of wild flowers growing in the middle of the city, and they realized that the High Line had potential to become a park. There was growing interest in improving urban centers, and so the project quickly won support and funds for construction were easily obtained.

The first section of the High Line opened in 2009 and immediately became popular with tourists and locals alike. Each part of the park has a different atmosphere. Some areas are like balconies (阳台)with wonderful city views. Where the rail line goes between buildings, trees are thickly planted. Other sections have wide walkways planted with wild flowers. Only the final section remains the way it has been for the last fifty years – a railway line overgrown with weeds.

1.The underlined phrase “a dead weight” in Paragraph 1 means_____.

A. something with potential to be better.

B. something with historical interest.

C. something which is a danger to people.

D. something useless which slows progress.

2.According to Paragraph 2, David and Hammond wanted to save the High Line because they_____.

A. thought it had historical value

B. wanted to reopen the train line

C. thought it would bring them money

D. were interested in improving the city

3.From the last paragraph, we can learn that the park ______.

A. is different in its design

B. is covered with trees

C. didn’t change at all

D. became a natural countryside

4.Which of the following is NOT true about the High Line?

A. It is situated above ground level.

B. Only part of the line remains.

C. It is now a popular park.

D. Trains still use the line.　

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Can you be hit by a bullet and keep on fighting, or escape from a bomb explosion? Let's take a look at some actions in big-budget movies in summer vacation.

Survive nearby explosions

The scene: A bomb explodes nearby but the hero escapes unharmed.

The science: Powerful explosion produces quickly expanding gas travelling faster than the speed of sound. Although this big wave lasts just a few milliseconds, it can cause hidden injuries whose effects may not become obvious for several days.

No one, except the most extreme terrorists, plans to be near a bomb, so mostly, survival comes down to good fortune — the size and type of the bomb and your distance from it.

Is it possible? Stand too close and no one is going to walk away from an explosion

unharmed. Not even Iron Man.

Fight on after being shot

The scene: The bad man is shot several times, but just keeps on going.

The science: Travelling at a speed of well over 250 meters per second, bullets are full of energy, much of which is transferred to the unlucky goal. High-speed, high-calibre（口径）bullets are likely to floor a man. Smaller, slower bullets can pass straight through a body, and because skin and tissue are elastic（弹性的），the hole may close up.

Whether or not you fall or escape also depends on where you are hit. A shot to the spine（脊柱）or head will stop you in your track. But if the bullet misses vital organs, you may be able to keep going, for a while at least.

Is it possible? If your vital organs don't take a hit, you may be able to keep going, but not for long. If the bullet does floor you, blood loss finally will.

Fall from a building

The scene: A hero falls from a high building and survives.

The science: It is not the fall that kills you, but the sudden stop at the end. In the movies, falls are commonly slowed by trees, power lines, roofs and the like. Dividing one big fall into many smaller ones slows your fall, reducing the force of impact and increasing the chance of survival.

For the same reason, what you land on is also important.

How you hit the ground also influences whether or not you survive.

Is it possible? Possible but unlikely. Survival is somewhat relative. You can have a good chance to survive, but that doesn't mean you can jump up and run around. Brain injury, broken bones and chest wound are common.

1.What does the underlined part mean in the last paragraph?

A.One might die, but his relatives will live well.

B.It is hard to say one is dead or still alive only by judging from his breath.

C.A man is still breathing, but some organs can not function well as a normal person.

D.Whether an actor can survive or not largely depends on his professional performance.

2.This article probably comes from a 　　 .

A.story book B.science fiction

C.movie review D.movie magazine

3.What is the best title for the text?

A.The Science of Summer Movies B.The Background of Summer Movies

C.How to Take the Three Shots D.How to Survive the Three Scenes

4.What can be inferred from the text?

A.As long as one stands far enough away from a bomb he can be safe and unharmed.

B.The hole caused by a bullet in one's body can be treated as nothing has happened at all.

C.Either a hit on spine or a huge blood loss will immediately send you down on the floor.

D.One might be only slightly injured if he falls from a 5-storey building and lands on a soft mud.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Time is something from which we can' t escape.　 Even if we ignore it,　 it's still going by, ticking away, second by second, minute by minute, hour by hour. 　 1.　 the main issue in using your time well is "Who's in charge?" We can allow time to slip by　　 2.　 　 let it be our enemy. Or we can take control of it and make it　 　　 3. 　 ally(同盟) .

　　　 By taking control of 　　 4.　　 you spend your time, you'll increase your chances of becoming　 　 5.　 more successful student. Perhaps more importantly, the better you are at managing the time you devote 　 6.　 your studies, the more time you'II have to spend on your outside interests .

　　　 The aim of time management is　 7.　 to schedule every moment so we become slaves of a timetable 8.　 governs every waking moment of the day. Instead, the aim is to make informed choices as to how we use our time.

高三英语其他题中等难度题查看答案及解析

Obviously, the ability to talk is ______ that marks humans off from animals.

A. something　　　 B. anything

C. nothing　　　　　　 D. everything

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

There is gas _______ somewhere; can you smell it?

A. suffering                       B. retiring                C. escaping            D. dropping

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析