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2015辽宁省大连市英语阅读理解高考一轮专练（5）【四川省成都市2014届高三英语摸底测试模拟试题（一）】as demand for power and fuel grows steadily in the coming decades, we must consider every possible energy source at hand if were to meet the worlds needs. and because clean natural gas is found in great plenty, there is little doubt that it will play a major role on the world energy stage in this century, much like oil did in the last. but, like oil gas reserves are concentrated in just a few places in the world, usually far from where theyre needed most. and thats only part of the challenge. the world has had well over 100 years to search for oil and to build the necessary facilities to bring it to market; the natural gas facilities, particularly when it comes to liquefied natural gas (lng), is not nearly as developed.so what needs to be done? on the supply side, producing nations need policies that allow for better development of their natural gas in an open, stable business environment, not one in which the rules of game change without warning. the sustainable development to ensure theyll have enough supplies in the future, that means building the related facilities, including lng stations. this, in turn, will require coastal areas to allow these necessary, but not necessarily pretty, facilities to be built in their backyards. and energy companies have a responsibility to be good neighbors in those areas by operating these facilities responsibly and safely. they must also continue to put in the billions of dollars needed to build the complex transport and storage facilities required to bring more gas to market. expanding and diversifying energy sources by using more natural gas could lead to lower fuel prices and to greater energy security. weve taken some steps to get started, but we need your help to get the rest of the way.39.which of the following is true according to the passage?a. gas played a major part in the 20th century.b. natural gas facilities are far from satisfactory.c. gas reserves are widely spread around the world.d. necessary facilities are ready to bring gas to market.40.the underlined word “one” (in paragraph 2) refers to _. a. the gas supply side b. the business environment c. the gas consuming nation d. the policy for gas development41.the main purpose of the passage is to _.a. warn people of the lack of power and fuel b. discuss the importance of oil and natural gasc. call for better use and development of natural gasd. instruct people how to make use of energy sources42.the passage might be followed by a paragraph about _. a. what kind of help you can offer b. where energy sources are concentrated c. which countries are in great need of gas d. what problems of energy sources we may face39.b40.b41.c42.a较难题目特训：节能环保类-10businesses are witnessing a difficult time, which has in turn produced influence on consumers desire to go green. however, shoppers are still laying stress on environmental concerns.two thirds of customers say that environmental considerations inform their purchases to the same degree as they did a year ago, while more than a quarter say that they are now even better aware of the environmental effect on what they buy.this may help to influence how shops store goods on their shelves. and the companies should still make efforts to become more environmentally friendly. two out of three people think it is important to buy from environmentally responsible companies, with about one in seven saying that they had even decided to take their custom elsewhere if they felt a companys environmental reputation was not good enough.harry morrison, chief executive (主管) of the carbon trust, sympathizes:“i understand this situation where survival is very important now. but from environmental considerations, the clock is tickingwe dont have much time. in addition, cutting carbon has an immediate effect as costs drop and a medium-term benefit for the brand.”larger companies have an extra motivation to look at reducing their carbon footprint, as new rules next year will require businesses to buy carbon allowances to make up for their emissions (排放). those that have taken early action will have a head start. more than two thirds of consumers are not clear about which companies are environmentally responsible. this suggests that firms that are able to relay clearly their message to the public will be in a pole position to attract shoppers.the carbon trust believes that it can help by informing customers about the good work companies are doing. “when companies are granted (授予) the standard, they can use a logo (标识) in all their marketing which makes it clear that they are working towards cutting emissions,” mr. morrison said.1. whats the main idea of the passage?a. businesses are finding ways to send their message to the shoppers.b. companies will soon get information about cutting carbon emissions.c. firms are making efforts to encourage customers to keep goods at home.d. firms are urged to cut carbon emissions by shoppers environmental awareness.2. the underlined word “inform” in paragraph 2 probably means“”.a. affectb. changec. disturbd. reject3. according to harry morrison, businesses.a. will benefit from cutting carbon emissionsb. should buy carbon allowances for shoppersc. are required to make up for their carbon emissionsd. have encouraged shoppers to take their custom elsewhere4. we can learn from the passage that businesses will.a. have a strong desire to reduce costsb. use the same logo in their marketingc. gain advantages by taking early actiond. attract more shoppers by storing goods【参考答案】10.1-4 daac 【四川省成都市2014届高三英语摸底测试模拟试题（一）】how room designs affect our work and feelingsarchitects have long had the feeling that the places we live in can affect our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. but now scientists are giving this feeling an empirical basis. they are discovering how to design spaces that promote creativity, keep people focused and lead to relaxation. researches show that aspects of the physical environment can influence creativity. in 2007, joan meyerslevy at the university of minnesota, reported that the height of a rooms ceiling affects how people think. her research indicates that higher ceilings encourage people to think more freely, which may lead them to make more abstract connections. low ceilings, on the other hand, may inspire a more detailed outlook.in additions to ceiling height, the view afforded by a building may influence an occupants ability to concentrate. nancy wells and her colleagues at cornell university found in their study that kids who experienced the greatest increase in greenness as a result of a family move made the most gains on a standard test of attention.using nature to improve focus of attention ought to pay off academically, and it seems to, according to a study led by c. kenneth tanner, head of the school design & planning laboratory at the university of georgia. tanner and his team found that students in classrooms with unblocked views of at least 50 feet outside the window had higher scores on tests of vocabulary, language arts and maths than did students whose classrooms primarily overlooked roads and parking lots.recent study on room lighting design suggests than dim light helps people to loosen up. if that is true generally, keeping the light low during dinner or at parties could increase relaxation. researchers of harvard medical school also discovered that furniture with rounded edges could help visitors relax. so far scientists have focused mainly on public buildings. “we have a very limited number of studies, so were almost looking at the problem through a straw,” architect david allison says. “how do you take answers to very specific questions and make broad, generalized use of them? thats what were all struggling with.”43.what does joan meyerslevy focus on in her research? a. light. b. ceilings. c. windows. d. furniture.44.the passage tells us that _. a. the shape of furniture may affect peoples feelings b. lower ceilings may help improve students creativity c. children in a dim classroom may improve their grades d. students in rooms with unblocked views may feel relaxed45.the underlined sentence in the last paragraph probably means that _. a. the problem is not approached step by step b. the researches so far have faults in themselves c. the problem is too difficult for researchers to detect d. research in this area is not enough to make generalized patterns46.which of the following shows the organization of the passage?cp: central point p: point sp: sub-point（次要点） c: conclusion43.b44.a45.d46.c较难题目特训：介绍说明类 kingda ka, the tallest roller coaster （过山车） on earth, drops its passengers a life-flashing 418 feet. ferrari worlds formula rossa, the fastest, takes riders breath away at speeds of up to150 mph. brc imagination arts, a southern california design firm, has proposed something entirely new: a ride that creates the sensation of zero gravity for up to eight seconds at a time.brc drew its concept from the vomit comet, the plane nasa uses to train astronauts. its proposed theme-park ride would travel up and then back, similar to the existing superman: escape from krypton coaster at six flags magic mountain in california. but unlike superman and other open-car coasters, the vomit-comet ride would be fully enclosed. riders would enjoy the illusion of floating within a stable chamber.to create that illusion, a special motor system would speed coasters up the track with great precision（精确度）. as the coaster approached a top speed of more than 100 mph, it would suddenly and ever so slightly slow downjust enough to throw the passengers up from their seats and then quickly adjust its speed to fly in formation with and around the passengers. as the coaster reached the top of the track and began to drop back down, the computer system would continue to match its speed to that of the falling passengers, extending the sensation of weightlessness for several additional seconds, and finally rapidly slow down to a stop back at the base station.roller coasters typically cost no more than $30 million, but the zero-gravity ride would cost $50 million or more, to a large extent because the precision-response propulsion system（推进系统） is so complex. but if someone were to write a check today, rogers says, his company could be sending riders on weightless journeys by the end of 2014.67. what makes brcs coaster different?a. its the tallest roller coaster in the states.b. its the fastest roller coaster on earth.c. it can bring a sensation of zero gravity to its riders.d. it is a nasa product.68. why would people in brcs coaster have an illusion of floating in the chamber?a. because its designed with the inspiration of superman.b. because a special functioning motor system is applied to it.c. because the coaster can approach a top speed of more than 100 mph.d. because the coaster would cost $20 million more than normal ones.69. at what point could a rider begin to feel weightless?a. when the coaster reduced its speed immediately after it reached its top speed.b. when the coaster began to increase its speed.c. when the coaster reduced its speed to a stop back at the base station.d. when the coaster reached the top of the track.70. what can we infer from the passage?a. brc is a famous design firm.b. you feel like a superman when riding brc coaster.c. brcs budget cant make the project complete until 2014.d. kingda ka and ferrari worlds formula rossa will close down soon.【参考答案】2. 67-70 cbac较难题目特训：介绍说明类 garlic is one of the most common flavors in our kitchen. it not only tastes wonderful, but also its very good for your body. it is one of mother natures most precious gifts to cooks of all levels. choose garlic heads that are firm to the touch, with no scars or soft cloves (蒜瓣). if you notice dark, powdery patches under the skin, pass it up because this is an indication of a common mold which will eventually spoil the flesh. store unpeeled heads of garlic in an open container in a cool, dry place away from other foods. do not refrigerate or freeze unpeeled garlic. properly stored garlic can keep up to three months. as garlic ages, it will begin to produce green sprouts in the center of each clove. these infant green sprouts can be bitter, so throw them before using the garlic for your recipe. however, if you plant the cloves and let them grow to a height of about six inches, you can use the sprouts like chives (韭黄) in salads and such. garlic can also be purchased as peeled whole cloves, both stored in olive or vegetable oil. it is urgent that garlic in oil be stored under refrigeration to avoid potentially-deadly bacteria growth. if you use a lot of garlic and wish to cut your preparation time down, you can pre-peel and store your own in oil in the refrigerator, but the best flavor will come from freshly-pe