2010届高三英语阅读理解冲刺精练系列15(含解析).doc

2010届高三英语阅读理解冲刺精练系列15（含解析）AElectricity, like clean water, is a resource thats often taken for granted. But last summer, when blackouts struck much of the northeastern US, Ontario and Rome, consumers on two continents were given a painful reminder of just how easily broken electricity supplies can be. The massive disorder stranded (使陷入困境) commuters, stopped freezers, shut down businesses and refocused attention on where most of the planets power comes from：oil-and-gas-fired generators and nuclear plants, These sources not only pollute the environment but also make many consumers feel unacceptable health risks.Companies are trying to offer an alternative, clean energy from renewable resources thats plentiful and portable. Liftons Medis Technologies, as well as companies like Hydrogenics and Nanosys, is tapping into fuel cells and dolor panels to give people power whenever and wherever they want it, free from dependence on local grids (电网).The search for alternative energy is nothing new, but the current trend of innovators is focusing on the goal of making clean and sustainable power a mainstream commodity. For example, the fuel cell, which produces electricity from the chemical reaction between oxygen and hydrogen, has been around for about 150 years, though its commercial development did not begin until the 1960s and then only as part of NASA spacecraft. Today this technology is coming down to Earth in places like Tokyo; in nine European cities, from Stockholm to Porto, each operating three hydrogen-fuel-cell buses; and in Iceland, which is trying to create the first fuel free hydrogen economy by 2030.When hydrogen and oxygen molecules (分子)combine, the reaction produces heat and water. Fuel cells use this reaction to generate electricity. With the cell phone and gadget (小机件)market in mind, Medis has developed a fuel cell with cheap components that produces little heat and effortlessly reduces waste water without turning to energy consuming pumps.1. What is the passage mainly about?AThe future of alternative energyBHow the fuel cells worksCPeoples search for alternative energyDThe damage done by the blackout last summer.2. What can we know about the fuel cell?AIts commercial use began in the 1960s.BToday its being used in almost every corner of the world.CIt has been in widespread used for about 150 years.DIt supplies electricity to make the combination of oxygen and hydrogen possible.3. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?ALiftons Medis Technologies is tapping into fuel cells and solar panels.BThe fuel cell has been around for about 150 years.CThe fuel cells commercial development did not begin until the 1960s.DWhen hydrogen and oxygen molecules combine, the reaction produces o2 and H2O.4. The underlined word “blackouts” in the 1 st paragraph means_.Apower failure Bthe delivering of electricityCthe power of electricity Dpower stationBSeafood buffet (自助餐)Treat your mother to a buffet lunch featuring an array of seafood at Days Hotel & Suites Beijing. There are oysters and sashimi, as well as an on-site grill of various meat and seafood, plus dumplings. Other selections are savory soup and delicate dessert. Your mother will receive a hand-made festival gift. 11:30 am, MAY 13TH. 6773-1234 Ext 3930.Sunday buffetCafe 99 at Regent Beijing offers a sumptuous Sunday buffet with caviar and free flow of champagne and wines on Mothers Day, May 13.11:30 am-3 pm. 8522-1789.Shaanxi styleChefs from Shaanxi Province treat customers to authentic local noodles at the Regal Palace Chinese Restaurant, Days & Suites Beijing, including Qishan noodles with spicy and sour pork sauce, oil-sprayed noodles, besides based cakes with pork stuffing, and mutton soup with steamed buns. 8778-9888 Ext 262.Da Zhai MenTraditional Chinese architecture, performances and popular Chinese foods. Daily 11 am-2pm, 5pm-11pm. Guoxing Jiayuam, Shouti Nanlu, Xicheng District. 8835-6687.Mughals Beijing RestaurantClassic curry dishes and many other famous Pakistani/Xinjiang halal dishes(English menu). Lunch buffet every working day for 38 yuan per person. Live dance performances every day (starting at 7:30 pm). There is a big open-air terrace. Daily 11 am-midnight, Rm 5188, 5th Floor, 3.3 Fashion Plaza, 33 Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District. 5136-5575.Brunch(早午餐)Pay tribute to Mom with a brunch fest at the Kerry Center Hotel. Complimentary chocolates, flowers and a glass of champagne add to the festive environment, Starting at 11:30 am, Sunday May 13.6561-8833 Ext 40.5. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?AYou can enjoy seafood buffet in Kerry Center Hotel on May 13th.BDa Zhai Men offers performances and popular Chinese foods 9 hours daily.CHaving lunch buffet in Mughals Beijing Restaurant cost 38 yuan person on weekendsDCafe 99 at Regent Beijing offers free chocolates and flowers on Mothers Day.6. This passage is mainly about_.Arestaurants Bperformances Cfood Dtravel7. Which of the following is NOT prepared for Mothers Day?ASeafood buffet. BSunday buffet.CBrunch. DMughals Beijing Restaurant.8. Where can you eat food while enjo