科目: 來源: 題型:閱讀理解
Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading, which you do not need.
A. Tuvaluan people became rich overnight B. Signs of sinking have appeared on Tuvaiu C. The news came that the country would be drowned D. Tuvaluan people have suffered from serious diseases E. Desire to enjoy life has caused serious consequences F. Tuvaluan people are improving their living standards despite the rising sea |
1. ___
If you suddenly received a lot of money, how would you spend it? For the people of Tuvalu, a tiny state comprising nine islands in the South Pacific, something unusual happened. In 1999 Tuvalu, with its population of 11,000,was the third poorest state in the world. Later, Tuvalu received a domain name on the Internet —— the letters “.tv”. A communication company from California quickly offered to buy the domain name for $ 40 million. The islanders became very rich.
2. ___
At the same time the islanders received some very bad news. Due to global warming, and because the islands are only 3m above sea level, Tuvalu will probably become the first state in the world to disappear under the sea. According to scientific estimates, the islands will suffer severe floods within the next 15 - 20 years, and by the end of the century, the islands will have disappeared from sight altogether.
4. ___
You can already see signs of the rising sea on Tuvalu. Pools of seawater appear here and there, some beaches are swallowed by the waves, and the roots of trees are rotting by the ocean. The rains cause temporary floods.
4. ___
But despite these problems, the Tuvaluan had their new money. Paul Lindsay, a documentary film - maker, went all the way to Tuvalu, and came back with an incredible story. As the water rises, the Tuvaluan are using the money to develop the land that is soon to disappear. They are building new houses, planning nightclubs, restaurants and hotels, and new cars are driving around on new roads. "Just because we are sinking, it doesn't mean we don't want to raise our standards of living." Lindsay was told by Sam Teo, Tuvalu's minister for natural resources.
5. ___
Of the $ 40 million Tuvalu received through the Internet deal, $ 10 million was used to asphalt the islands' L9km of roads. Before 1999 there were four cars on the islands. The Tuvaluan used to walk or cycle everywhere. There was a flood of imported foods and goods and soon these had unexpected consequences. The Tuvaluan people now suffer from diseases such as obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. Others discovered that it was too expensive for them to keep their cars. There is now a huge rubbish dump in the middle of this tropical paradise, covered with abandoned cars and other waste.
查看答案和解析>>
科目: 來源: 題型:
1. 昨天我的電腦壞了。(wrong)
2. 為了保持健康,我們經(jīng)常參加體育鍛煉。(To…)
3. 躺在草地上聽音樂真是愜意。(It…)
4. 物理課上,他沒聽懂王教授所講的內(nèi)容。(fail)
5. 是否在黃埔江上再建一座大橋,委員們意見不一。(agree)
6. 我向她請教,她總是有求必應(yīng),而且解釋得令我十分滿意。(satisfaction)
查看答案和解析>>
科目: 來源: 題型:
Directions: Write an English composition in 120 – 150 words according to the instructions given in below in Chinese
簡單描述你的居住現(xiàn)狀,并發(fā)揮想象力,描繪你理想中的家園。
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
查看答案和解析>>
科目: 來源: 題型:
My cousin came to see me from the country, me a full basket of fresh fruits.
A.brought B.bringing C.to bring D.had brought
查看答案和解析>>
科目: 來源: 題型:
Of the two sisters, Betty is one, and she is also the one who loves to be quiet.
A.a(chǎn) younger B.a(chǎn) youngest C.the younger D.the youngest
查看答案和解析>>
科目: 來源: 題型:
—How are you getting on with your cleaning? Do you need my help?
— , but I think I’m all right.
A.No, thanks B.That’s OK
C.You are helpful D.That’s very kind of you
查看答案和解析>>
科目: 來源: 題型:
It was already past midnight and only three young men in the tea house.
A.left B.remained C.delayed D.deserted
查看答案和解析>>
科目: 來源: 題型:
I along the street looking for a place to park when the accident .
A.went; was occurring B.went; occurred
C.was going; occurred D.was going; had occurred
查看答案和解析>>
科目: 來源: 題型:
It’s quite me why such things have been allowed to happen.
A.for B.behind
C.a(chǎn)gainst D.beyond
查看答案和解析>>
科目: 來源: 題型:
—It’s been raining for a whole week. I think it’ll get fine soon.
— . We are getting into the rainy season now.
A.Yes, it will B.Of course not
C.It’s possible D.It’s hard to say
查看答案和解析>>
湖北省互聯(lián)網(wǎng)違法和不良信息舉報(bào)平臺 | 網(wǎng)上有害信息舉報(bào)專區(qū) | 電信詐騙舉報(bào)專區(qū) | 涉歷史虛無主義有害信息舉報(bào)專區(qū) | 涉企侵權(quán)舉報(bào)專區(qū)
違法和不良信息舉報(bào)電話:027-86699610 舉報(bào)郵箱:58377363@163.com