Non-Native SpeciesThe introduction of non-nat...

Non-Native Species

The introduction of non-native “exotic” species is now seen as a major threat to biodiversity. In 1825, a particularly vigorous female clone of itadori (called Japanese knotweed) was introduced　 into Holland and later _______ throughout Europe by the plant collector and nurseryman (园丁), Von Seybold. British gardeners loved it and by 1886 it was even found growing on cinder tips in South Wales. By the turn of the century, the plant had _______ many other sites, and gardeners were advised against planting it in shrubberies. By 1994, it was almost everywhere-railways, riversides, hedgerows, cemeteries - swamping a wide range of habitats and displacing _______ species. Botanists’ fears that the plant is still spreading and may yet colonize other new habitats have generated recent attempts to eradicate it by mechanical and chemical methods, all _______ as yet.

The evidence stacked against Japanese knotweed is damning (足以定罪的). But there is a deep

_______ that behind the desire to correct human ecological cook-ups (策划)- often manifested as a passion to save endangered species and vulnerable ecosystems - is a thinly disguised xenophobia (仇外心理); that we are simply seeing yet another form of ecological imperialism (帝国主义) which defines what is “natural” based on human _______

But whatever our reaction to “problem” or alien species is, it must _______ moral decisions. And who should make such decisions and to what _______ they are accountable must also be up for review. The conclusions of scientists and other sections of society may differ _______ about what to do about the introduced animals and plants. ________ the scheme to control rabbits in Australia by deliberately spreading the disease myxomatosis was a success in that huge numbers of rabbits were wiped out for the greater good - the “health” of Australian ecosystems. But would inflicting (使遭受) such a ________ slow painful death on sentient (有感知能力的) creatures win popular support if it were proposed today?

Scientists of ________ are by their very nature concerned with the organization of species into systems and not necessarily with the interests and well-being of ________, particularly those that are seen as a threat to the maintenance of those systems. Yet there is a growing feeling for the democratization of decisions concerning nonhuman life. The ________ towards environmental values must surely involve a movement away from imperialism and a search for a relationship with nature as it truly is, rather than as we would design it. Then, when our ________ has/have long disappeared, we may yet come to honor the humble itadori.

1.A.distributed B.seen C.found D.appreciated

2.A.attached B.attracted C.colonized D.settled

3.A.rare B.abnormal C.normal D.extinct

4.A.in turn B.in vain C.in need D.in all

5.A.delight B.astonishment C.dissatisfaction D.anxiety

6.A.protection B.system C.preferences D.invasion

7.A.exclude B.involve C.object D.eliminate

8.A.scope B.intention C.extent D.respect

9.A.similarly B.intensively C.slightly D.vastly

10.A.In fact B.In other words C.For instance D.In conclusion

11.A.interestingly B.instructively C.thrillingly D.horrifically

12.A.biodiversity B.naturalism C.botany D.species

13.A.naturalists B.regions C.environments D.individuals

14.A.demonstration B.parade C.celebration D.campaign

15.A.planet B.lawns C.universe D.habitats

高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

How do native speakers truly feel when speaking with non-native English speakers? It seems that1.(break) English annoys them. However, they keep being really nice when speaking with non-native speakers. I wonder how they really feel when doing so.

I think it would depend2.the native English speakers. Some people are just3.(easy) annoyed.

Personally, I study Spanish. When I hear someone4.(attempt) English, I am patient with them because I know5.difficult it is to talk in a non-native tongue. I also know English is very difficult6.(learn), and that increases my respect for their efforts. I’m a patient person by nature.

The situation matters too. If I were waiting7.(table) on a super crowded day and really8.(need) to do about a dozen different things, I might become upset at having to wait for someone to struggle while ordering his meal.

There also exists the9.(possible) that what is considered as annoyance is not truly annoyance. I might frown (皱眉) while listening to a non-native speaker, 10.that would be because I am concentrating and listening hard to understand him. It wouldn’t mean I’m at all annoyed.

高三英语短文填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

No wonder English poses (构成) such a challenge to non-native speakers. This most global of languages has more words than any other, over 1 million according to the Global Language Monitor. Out of this number, the average American college student has mastered between 8,000-15,000.

Realizing that words are the building blocks of language, many Chinese students try hard to catch up. They make out long lists of words – often in alphabetical order – and simply memorize their definitions(释义) and Chinese meanings.

The bad news is that definition memorization does them little good when it comes to college entrance tests like the SATs. For these tests, a student needs to understand, not simply parrot words studied.

The good news is that there are better ways to build an academic English vocabulary.

Vocabulary learning system

The first thing to do is to develop an organized, but easy means of collecting and learning new words. We recommend a card system that includes the following information:

Word – Simple Definition in English – Phrase or Sentence – Related Words – Synonyms (同义词) and Antonyms (反义词) – with a Chinese translation on the reverse (背面) of the card.

The advantage of this system is that with a single card, a student can learn not just one word but a group of related words.

Keep your cards on a detachable (可分离的) metal ring, so you can carry them around and add to your collection daily.

【写作内容】

1. 以约30词概括以上短文的主要内容：

2. 然后以约120个词以“有什么记单词的好办法?”为主题写一篇短文，并包括如下要点：

1）举例说明你的英语老师教给你某种记忆单词的好方法；

2）说明好的记忆单词方法的重要性;

3）为应对高考你将如何加强单词记忆？

【写作要求】

1. 你可以使用实例或其他论述方法支持你的论点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用阅读材料中的句子

2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称

高三英语书面表达中等难度题查看答案及解析

A. The introduction of Paris

B. The culture of Paris

C. The population growth in Paris

D. The production of Paris

E. The education in Paris

F. The industries in Paris

1.Paris, the capital and the largest city of the country, is in north central France. The Paris metropolitan area contains nearly 20% of the nation’s population and is the economic, cultural, and political center of France. The French governments have historically favored the city as the site for all decision-making, thus powerfully attracting nearly all of the nation’s activities.

2.Paris has grown steadily since it was chosen as the national capital in the late 10th century. With the introduction of the Industrial Revolution, a great number of people moved to the city from the country during the 19th century. The migration was especially stimulated by the construction of railroads, which provided easy access to the capital. After World WarⅡ, more and more immigrants arrived.

3.The city is the centralized control point of most national radio and television broadcasting. It is a place of publication of the most important newspapers and magazines and an international book publishing center. With more than 100 museums, Paris has truly one of the greatest concentrations of art treasures in the world. The Louvre, opened as a museum in 1793, is one of the largest museums in the world.

4.In the late 1980s about 4. 1 million pupils annually attended about 47, 000 elementary schools. In addition, about 5. 4 million students attended some 11, 200 secondary schools. Approximately 1. 2 million students were enrolled annually at universities and colleges in France in the late 1980s. French centers of learning have served as academic models throughout the world.

5.Paris is the leading industrial center of France, with about one quarter of the nation’s manufacturing concentrated in the metropolitan area. Industries of consumers’ goods have always been drawn to Paris by the enormous market of the big population, and modern, high technology industries also have become numerous since World WarⅡ. Chief manufactures are machinery, automobiles, chemicals and electrical equipment.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

______ label to each of the trees, with detailed introduction of their features, and visitors will know more about them and how to protect them.

A. To attach     B. Attach      C. Attached        D. Having attached

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Driving Offence Points System

What is Driving Offence Points System?

After the introduction of this system, certain traffic offences will earn the driver points besides other punishment. If a driver makes any of these offences, the points will be recorded. When the driver gets a certain number of points, he will be forbidden to drive for a certain amount of time.

What are the purposes of this system?

This is a system designed to make road much safer. It can improve standards of driving and reduce the accident rates.

Which traffic offences will result in Driving Offence points?

Of course, not all traffic offences are covered by this system. Only those that have direct effect on road safety are included. There are altogether fourteen items.

What will happen if you have got up to 10 points?

If you have got 10 points or above, but still less 15 points, you will receive a warning letter from the Transport Department. This letter will tell your record of Driving Offence Points and remind you of the result of getting more points. It is hoped that this warning will change your driving behavior for the better.

What will happen if you have got 15 points?

If you have got 15 points or more within two years, a court will take away your driving license. The first time you are found guilty you will not be able to drive for three months, but if you are caught a second time you will not be able to drive for six months.

1.The underlined word “Offence”（paragraph 1）refers to ________.

2.The Driving Offence Points __________.

3.What will happen to you if you have got 13 points?

4.What will happen to you if you are caught driving dangerously and two months later you are caught driving after drinking?

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

The Slade Summer School Foundation course is an excellent introduction to the study of contemporary art. It sustains and develops students’ abilities and interests over a ten-week period and offers an opportunity for contemporary Fine Art practice. Entry is open to students of all levels and experience.

Course Structure

The course begins with a structured introduction to Fine Art. We begin by exploring the nature of drawing and its fundamental use for the artist and follow this with an in-depth investigation into processes of making and the application of ideas. Initially as a group, then individually, students will generate work from supplied and found materials.

Each student will have a space in the Woburn studios for individual studio-based enquiry.

Workshops

Alongside individual research and practice there will be a number of optional specialist workshops taught by invited artists as the course develops. These include subjects such as: order in space, color and light, technical research, etc.

Materials

For the introductory period and for the later workshops, most of the basic materials are provided, however, as independent working progresses students will be expected to provide their own materials.

Please note:

This year’s Foundation course will be taking place at Slade School of Fine Art, Woburn Studios in Bloomsbury, close to the British Museum and the galleries of Soho and the West End. The studios host the postgraduate Painting programme and was previously home to the Courtauld Gallery until 1989.

Duration: 06 July-11 September 2020 /10 weeks

Fee: ￡3, 750 (Early bird discount: 10% off until 31 May, 2020)

Summer School Foundation fees can be paid in full at the time of booking or in two installments (分期付款).

The first installment is ￡1,875 and must be paid at the time of booking; the second installment of ￡1,875 is due one month before the course starts.

Discount applied on both installments.

Book now!

1.What do we know about the Summer School Foundation course?

A.It covers both classical and modern arts. B.It is a professional course for future artists.

C.It features exploring the nature of drawing. D.It is intended for all students who love art.

2.Where will the students learn art during the course?

A.In the Courtauld Gallery. B.In the British Museum.

C.In the West End. D.In the Woburn Studios

3.If you are interested in the course, you should ________ to save money.

A.pay in installment before June B.sign up on a certain website

C.gain membership to get discount D.make full payment before the course starts

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

“Give us back our stolen hour！” Britons demanded as they objected to the introduction of Daylight Saving Time(DST) in 1916. The idea of setting the clocks to move an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening during summer has been controversial throughout its history. People have argued that the practice saves energy, reduces crime, and prevents traffic accidents. Others are not so convinced, and studies conducted over the past decade have shown mixed results.

The idea was first put into operation in Germany during World War I(1914­1918) in an attempt to reduce coal supply during wartime. Britain soon followed with its own Summer Time but so did confusion and chaos, with some institutions following the changes and some simply ignoring them. One writer felt angry at the laws in a more poetic manner, expressing his dislike for being forced to favor the sun over the moon.

Despite the early controversy, 82 countries currently use DST. The United States moves its clocks forward an hour at 2 a．m. on the second Sunday in March and back an hour on the first Sunday in November. Some states, however, still do not apply DST, and in the past even some areas within individual states refused to observe DST while the rest of the state did.

It was originally thought that DST would reduce energy consumption as people would use less electric lighting in the evening due to the increased hours of daylight. However, recent studies have suggested that this benefit has been canceled out by the increased use of home air conditioners, which people use for longer on long summer evenings.

Brighter evenings have reduced the number of traffic accidents in countries which observe DST, but studies have also noticed a spike(剧增) in the number of accidents during the week after the clocks change, possibly due to the sudden interruption of people's sleeping patterns.

One certain good thing to come out of DST, however, happened in 1999, when a group of West Bank terrorists(on DST) delivered bombs to a cell in Israel(not on DST) but ignored the time difference when setting the timers for their bombs. The bombs went off one hour earlier than planned, killing three terrorists instead of the intended civilians.

1.Which of the following statements about DST is TRUE?

A. It was introduced from Germany to Britain after World War I.

B. It can help save energy and reduce traffic accidents.

C. It forces people to appreciate the sun more than the moon.

D. It probably affects people's sleeping patterns.

2.Terrorists should have set the bomb timers at ________(West Bank Time) for an 8：00 pm explosion in Israel.

A. 7：00 am　　 B. 7：00 pm

C. 8：00 pm　　 D. 9：00 pm

3.This passage can best be described as ________．

A. an advertisement　　 B. an annual report

C. an informative essay　　 D. a persuasive writing

高三英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

Questions are based on the following passage.

1.

A.A promotion of outdoor clothes. B.An introduction of West Virginia.

C.A weekend vacation to a famous resort. D.A free trip to an unknown destination.

2.A.Regretful. B.Frustrating. C.Worthwhile. D.Comfortable.

3.A.Mystery trips. B.Outdoor adventures. C.Social media. D.Travel destinations.

高三英语短文困难题查看答案及解析

We can see how the product life cycle works by looking at the introduction of instant（速溶） coffee. When it was introduced, most people did not like it as well as "regular" coffee, and it took several years to gain general acceptance（introduction stage）.At one point, though, instant coffee grew rapidly in popularity, and many brands were introduced（stage of rapid growth）. After a while, people became attached to one brand and sales leveled off（stage of maturity）. Sales went into a slight decrease when freeze-dried coffees were introduced（stage of decline）.

The importance of the product life cycle to marketers is this: Different stages in the product life cycle call for different strategies. The goal is to extend product life so that sales and profits do not drop. One strategy is called market modification. It means that marketing managers look for new users and market sections. Did you know, for example, that the backpacks that so many students carry today were originally designed for the soldiers？

Market modification also means searching for increased usage among present customers or going for a different market, such as senior citizens. A marketer may re-position the product to appeal to new market sections.

Another product extension strategy is called product modification. It involves changing product quality, features, or style to attract new users or more usage from present users. American auto manufacturers are using quality improvement as one way to regain world markets. Note, also, how auto manufacturers once changed styles eagerly from year to year to keep demand from falling.

1.The first paragraph tells us that a new product is ________.

A．not easily accepted by the public

B．often of poorer quality compared with old ones

C．often more expensive than old ones

D．usually introduced to satisfy different tastes

2.Marketers need to know which of the four stages a product is in so as to________.

A．promote its production

B．work out marketing plans

C．speed up its life cycle

D．increase its popularity

3.The author mentions the example of "backpacks" （Para.2） to show the importance of________.

A．pleasing the young as well as the old

B．increasing usage among students

C．exploring new market sections

D．finding creative product designers

4.In order to attract more consumers, U.S. auto makers are ________.

A．modernizing product style

B．increasing product features

C．developing products of better quality

D．re-positioning their product in the market

高三英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析