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1、河北省承德市双滦区实验中学2021届高三英语一轮复习晚练试题4第三部分阅读理解(共两节，满分35分)第一节(共10 小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。AResearchers in Britain are driving the environmental movement to a whole new level. A team from the University of Warwick has built what it calls the worlds first completely environmentally
2、 friendly Formula Three racing car. The car is made mainly of sustainable and renewable materials, like plants and vegetables. The structure around the car is made from natural plant fibers and potatoes. The steering wheel is made from root vegetables like carrots. The engine uses biofuel made from
3、vegetable oil and waste chocolate.The new race car is extremely fast. The car has a top speed of two hundred fifteen kilometers an hour. And it can go from zero to ninetyfive kilometers an hour in just two and one half seconds. The race car meets all of the Formula Three racing requirements except f
4、or its biodiesel(生质柴油) engine.The car resulted from the efforts of the University of Warwicks Manufacturing Group and the Warwick Innovative Manufacturing Research Center. They developed the car because of criticism of the racing industry.Automobile racing is one of the most widely watched sports in
5、 the world. But it also is considered one of the least friendly to the environment. Race cars burn a lot of fuel, and create a lot of air pollution.In recent years, the racing industry has taken steps to protect the environment. More racing companies are now producing cars that use less energy. Thes
6、e cars produce less pollution than vehicles that depend on traditional fuels, like gasoline.Last year, two American government agencies and an international organization announced a number of policies for environmentallyfriendly racing. They are known as the Green Racing Protocols(协议)The two agencie
7、s are the United States Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency. The organization SAE International represents engineers and technical experts in the transportation industry. Officials from the American Le Mans Series also were involved in the effort.The American Le Mans Series
8、became the first racing event to use the protocols in its Green Challenge competition. The race was held in October of last year.Last month, the World First Formula Three racing car was set to run in its first competitive race at the Formula Three Championship Final at Brands Hatch. It would have be
9、en the first biodieselpowered car to race at Formula Three.Current Formula Three rules let only gasolinepowered cars compete. Officials needed permission from all of the other Formula Three racers for the biodiesel World First car to compete. They were unable to contact one of the drivers, so the Wo
10、rld First car was barred from the event.In test runs, the World First car was the fifth fastest among Formula Three race cars. Supporters are hoping to have the fuel issue resolved in time to compete next season.21Which of the following can be used to describe the new racing car?AEcofriendly, energy
11、conserving, gasolinepowered.BBiodieselpowered, fast, environmentallyfriendly.CFast, easilydamaged, intelligent.DGreen, fast, costeffective.22The underlined word “barred” in the passage can be replaced by “_” .Adestroyed BforbiddenCsaved Dexcused23Which of the following statements is TRUE according t
12、o the passage?AThe new racing car was built by Britain and America jointly.BThe new racing car is made completely from sustainable and renewable materials.CThe Green Racing Protocols are aimed at reducing pollution. DThe new racing car was the first biodieselpowered car to race at Formula Three.BBCB
13、Why should mankind explore space? Why should money, time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits? Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth? These are questions that, understandably, are very often asked. Perhap
14、s the best answer lies in our genetic makeup(基因构成)as human beings. What drove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and environments? The wider the spread of a species, the better its chance of survival. Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is th
15、is genetic tendency to expand wherever possible. Nearly every successful civilization has explored, because by doing so, any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for. Without knowledge, we may be completely destroyed by the danger. With knowledge, we can lessen its effects. Ex
16、ploration also allows minerals and other potential(潜在的)resources to be found. Even if we have no immediate need of them, they will perhaps be useful later. Resources may be more than physical possessions. Knowledge or techniques have been acquired through exploration. The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the le
