【湖南创新设计】2011高考英语一轮复习提能训练 Module 5 Unit 2 The environment（含解析）译林牛津版

1、【译林湖南版创新设计】2011高考英语一轮复习提能训练Module 5Unit 2The environment.填词For those who are concerned about pollution，clean and renewable energy sources that help to protect the environment such as solar energy are becoming possible alternatives to oil and coal.Increasing demand for clean，renewable energy drives a

2、 growing market for solar energy products.Two of the main types of heating products that take advantage of solar energy are passive and active solar products.These two types of solar heating systems differ in how they are constructed and can also differ greatly in cost.Passive solar technology can b

3、e used to heat air or water directly using the suns energy.Unlike an active solar application，passive solar set­ups accomplish their task without the use of additional electrical components，such as fans that need an external electricity supply.Some solar space heating or water heating systems a

4、re active solar heating systems that have various components that require external power sources.However，they dont use the solar energy directly to heat air or water.Because of their simplicity compared with active systems，passive solar heating systems generally have the lower cost of the two.In add

5、ition to these solar heating systems，there are also solar power systems available.Rather than use the suns energy for heating applications，these systems change solar energy into electricity.These products are often constructed from hundreds of solar energy collection cells called photovoltaic cells，

6、which generate electricity from light.As sunlight falls on a photovoltaic cell，the lights energy is changed into electricity that can then be used to power many kinds of electronic devices.Because of the complicated technology involved，these kinds of solar power systems can be very expensive.However

7、，the cost savings may eventually more than pay off your initial investment in the solar cells.When considering what kind of solar heating or power system to install in your home or business，be sure that you are purchasing your equipment from a reputable manufacturer who will be able to help you with

8、 any necessary repairs，and periodic upgrades.Title：_1_2_clean_3_environmentally­friendly_4_5_using the suns energy directlywithout _6_simpleLower costActive heating productsusing the suns energy indirectlywith components requiring external power sources_7_Higher costSolar power systemschanging

9、solar energy into electricityconstructed from _8_complicatedHigher cost_9_buy equipment from a reputa ble manufacturerhelp repair the equipment if necessaryhelp upgrade the equipment _10_.简答题Each day，thousands of Americans are called to serve on jury duty.The idea of citizens hearing legal(法律的)argum

10、ents might date back to the ancient Greeks and Egyptians.But the modern trial by jury is a British tradition that colonists brought to North America centuries ago.Laws on jury trials differ from state to state.But the United States Constitution guarantees the right to trial by jury.The Sixth Amendme

11、nt establishes the right in all federal criminal cases.The Seventh Amendment gives the same right in civil cases that involve more than a small amount of money.The American system has three kinds of juries.The most common one is the petit jury.“Petit”p­e­t­i­tcomes from the Frenc

12、h word for small.Petit juries can have as few as five or six members or as many as twelve.Twelve is traditionally the number in a criminal case.Often a jury trial will last only a day or two.But some go for weeks or even months.During a trial，lawyers for the opposing sides question the witnesses who

13、 testify.The lawyers also make opening and closing statements to the jury.At the end，the judge makes a final statement to the jury.The judge explains the laws that govern the decision the jury is asked to make.The jury then deliberates.The members meet in private，choose a leader and try to agree on

14、a judgment.Most states require all the jurors in a criminal case to agree on the verdict(裁决)Sometimes a jury is unable to reach a verdict.This is called a hung jury.The judge declares a mistrial(无效审判)Prosecutors then have to decide whether to try the case again.A grand jury is bigger than a petit ju

15、ry.The United States has two kinds of grand juries.The charging grand jury decides if there is enough evidence to bring someone to trial.If the jury decides there is，then it returns an indictment(公诉书)The second kind is the investigative grand jury.Officials often call this kind of grand jury togethe

16、r in cases of organized crime or suspected corruption by public officials.The jurors are asked to approve efforts to gather evidence，often secretly，to build a case.Some investigations in the United States are heard by a coroners jury.A coroner is a local medical examiner.The coroner usually calls si

17、x jurors to a hearing known as an inquest.An inquest takes place when someone has died under suspicious or unknown conditions.The jury is asked to decide the cause of death.1What is the most common jury in the American system？(no more than 4 words)_2How many members does a petit jury have in a crimi

18、nal case traditionally？(Answering in numbers)_3What will a judge do when announcing the results if it is a hung jury？(no more than 5 words)_4What grand juries are included in the American system？(no more than 9 words)_.阅读理解In only two decades Asian Americans have become the fastest growing US.minori

19、ty.As their children began moving up through the nation schools，it became clear that a new class of academic achievers was emerging.Their achievements are reflected in the nations best universities，where mathematics，science and engineering departments have taken on a decidedly Asian character.This s

20、pecial liking for mathematics and science is partly explained by the fact that Asian­American students who began their education abroad arrived in the US.with a solid grounding in mathematics but little or no knowledge of English.They are also influenced by the promise of a good job after colle

21、ge.Asians feel there will be less unfair treatment in areas like mathematics and science because they will be judged more objectively.And the return on the investment in education is more immediate in something like engineering than with an arts degree.Most Asian­American students owe their suc

22、cess to the influence of parents who are determined that their children take full advantage of what the American educational system has to offer.An effective measure of parental attention is homework.Asian parents spend more time with their children than American parents do，and it helps.Many researc

23、hers also believe there is something in Asian culture that makes success，such as ideals that stress family values and emphasize education.Both explanations for academic success worry Asian Americans because of fears that they feed a typical racial image.Many can remember when Chinese，Japanese and Fi

24、lipino immigrants were the victims of social isolation(隔离)Indeed，it was not until 1952 that laws were laid down giving all Asian immigrants the right to citizenship.1With making outstanding achievements at college，Asian­American students _.Afeel they are mistreated because of limited knowledge

25、of EnglishBare afraid that their academic successes are not recognizedCstill worry about unfair treatment in society for their originDgenerally feel it a shame to have to depend on their parents2What are the major factors that determine the success of Asian Americans？AA solid foundation in basic mat

26、hematics and Asian culture.BHard work and intelligence.CParents help and a limited knowledge of English.DAsian culture and the American educational system.3Few Asian American students major in human sciences mainly because _.Atheir English is not good enoughBthey are afraid they might meet with unfa

27、ir judgment in these areasCthere is a wide difference between Asian and Western culturesDthey know little about American culture and society4Why do “both explanations”(Para.3) worry Asian Americans?AThey are afraid that they appear of typical Asian characteristics.BPeople will think that Asian stude

28、nts rely on their parents for success.CAsian Americans will be a threat to other minorities.DAmericans fear the academic achievements made by Asian Americans.5Before 1952 in America，_.AAsian Americans could not be academically successfulBthere were few immigrants from East and Southeast AsiaCimmigrants were not equally treated by Asian AmericansDimmigrants from East and Southeast Asia were looked down uponUnit 2The environment.1Solar energy application2.Solar energys advantages3.renewable4Solar heating products5.Passive heating products6.additional ele