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1、廉政文化是社会主义文化建设的重要组成部分，是在我国五千多年文明历史发展过程中形成的博大精深的中华文化，是中华民族的传统美德Unit 4 Living Planet 课下练熟高考阅读理解提速练练速度(限时：20分钟)A(2017江西重点中学盟校第一次联考)Based on new analysis, we are rapidly approaching major climate change and the effects on society and the environment could be quite severe. Geographers predict that within
2、the next eighty years, current world climate zones could shift and some could completely disappear. Polar regions will get colder while tropical regions will get even hotter, forcing animals to migrate (迁徙) north.Climate changes like these could lead to the spread of diseases. Tropical storms and hu
3、rricanes will not only increase but may also become more intense. If the changes come too quickly, animal and plant species may not be able to adapt fast enough and could disappear.According to Science Daily, a new study predicts that by the year 2100, many of todays familiar climates will be replac
4、ed by climates unknown in todays world. It is urgent that we reduce the risks of these farreaching consequences for the whole world. The planet itself has been showing signs of change. In 2004, a serious tsunami created by a major earthquake killed thousands in Sumatra and in 2008, thousands died in
5、 China because of another severe earthquake. Egypt was hit in 2009 with a major earthquake and Haiti was devastated in 2010 by yet another massive earthquake. Within just the last few months, new reports from around the world have been coming in and most agree that our climate situation is much wors
6、e than previously thought. At this point, it doesnt matter what is causing it, but rather, what can be done about it. Whats more, our world is getting more and more unstable every year. There is war and threat of war everywhere. Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and serious.However, other
7、 planets are experiencing global warming as well as our own and some scientists believe there may be some connection between this. No one knows anything for sure at this point because there is simply not enough data.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了未来气候的变化对人和动物的生存环境的影响。1What is the major function of Paragraph 1?A
8、To arouse the readers concern.BTo introduce the theme of the whole passage.CTo summarize the whole passage.DTo state how climate changes.解析：选B推理判断题。根据第一段第一句可知，最新研究数据表明，即将到来的世界气候的巨大变化将严重影响社会和环境。而接下来的几段则是围绕气候变化对社会和环境具体的影响而展开的，由此可推知，第一段主要是介绍文章的主题。故选B项。2What is the authors purpose in using the examples
9、of earthquakes?ATo show major changes will take place on the planet.BTo remind people to prevent future earthquakes.CTo show the damage earthquakes caused.DTo tell us more earthquakes will happen in the future.解析：选A细节理解题。根据第三段第三句“The planet itself has been showing signs of change.”可知，列举最近地球上所发生的地震是为
10、了说明地球已有发生重大变化的迹象。故选A项。3Which of the following is NOT true of climate changes effects?AAnimal and plant species may not be able to adapt fast enough and could disappear.BIt could lead to the spread of diseases.CCurrent world climate zones could shift and completely disappear.DNatural disasters are be
11、coming more frequent and serious.解析：选C细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“Geographers predict that . completely disappear.”可知，地理学家预计在未来的八十年中，现在的世界气候带可能会改变，有的可能会完全消失，C项中说世界气候带可能会变化并会完全消失，与文中描述不符，故C项表述错误。故选C项。4What can be inferred from the passage?AAnimals and plants wont die out as long as climate changes slowly. BTheres
12、 enough data for us to predict the future of climate change.CThe world is getting more unstable because of animal migration.DThe earth is not the only planet that is experiencing climate change.解析：选D推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句“However, other planets . there may be some connection between this.”可知，地球并不是唯一一个在经历气候
13、变化的星球。故选D项。B(2017甘肃省高三第一次诊断)College is not just about studying, writing essays and burning the midnight oil in the library. Making friends and enjoying yourself is also necessary for the courses. Parties are social events for students to gather and chat with each other.Now lets follow a foreign frie
14、nd to see what parties in the US are like. Get some inspiration to have fun with your friends in your new life.Drinking and musicCollege parties in the US are always lacking in creativity and full of wine and music. The basic form rarely changes drink until you cannot anymore and play loud music at
15、an earthshaking volume. There is plenty of beer involved, and some mixed cocktails.Creativity in dressThe creativity comes in how parties are dressed up. Parties often have a specific theme, like a 90s party or a sports party. At a 90s party, guests might show up dressed like oncefamous celebrities.
16、 At a sports party, guests might wear their favorite teams uniforms.Held in apartmentsThe party is usually held in the apartment of a particular outgoing friend. Everyone will be invited, which means strangers will wander in and out of the apartment where you can get to know and make some new friends.Ugly sweater partyOn holidays, parties frequently take on a
