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1、镇成立由镇委书记孙广东任组长，镇委副书记、镇长任副组长，镇直相关部门主要领导为成员的意识形态工作领导小组，统筹协调全镇意识形态工作Module 4 Which English Sandstorms in Asia(建议用时40分钟). 阅读理解AA sandstorm refers to a high amount of wind occurring in sandy areas, usually in deserts, where the wind speed is able to lift the top layer of sand from the ground, and push it
2、 in every direction. The sand involved in the sandstorm can reach heights of about 3. 05 m15. 24 m. It is very dangerous to experience a sandstorm. Sand can get into the nose, eyes, mouth and lungs. If you happen to be caught in a sandstorm, you must protect yourself by wearing masks, scarves and so
3、 on. If youre driving when such a storm approaches, its advised that you pull off the road, since its difficult to continue driving. This is also important since vehicles can fail in during sandstorms and you could end up stuck on the road. Most sandstorms occur in spring, and during the daytime. Ma
4、ny of the areas around the Persian Gulf and the Sahara Desert are associated with the most serious storms. Since its a natural phenomenon, it cant be entirely controlled. In areas that are natural desert regions, you cant always prevent a sandstorm. Theres much evidence that the planet Mars has dust
5、 storms, and clearly, no human intervention(介入)is responsible for such. Though it can move whole sand dunes and destroy crops, a sandstorm is not without benefit. 【文章大意】本文介绍了沙尘暴常发生的时间、地点和基本状况以及如何在沙尘暴中自我保护的一些建议。1. If youre driving in a sandstorm, youd better_. A. stop your car in the middle of the ro
6、adB. continue to make your wayC. stop and ask for helpD. stop your car on the side of the road【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据第三段的If youre driving when such a storm approaches, its advised that you pull off the road. . . 可知, 如果你遇到沙尘暴, 你最好把车停在路边。pull off the road把车停在路边。故选D。2. The underlined sentence shows that, anywa
7、y, sandstorms are_. A. usefulB. uselessC. harmfulD. powerful【解析】选A。句意猜测题。此句表明了虽然沙尘暴能移动沙丘并毁坏农作物, 但它不是毫无益处的。注意a sandstorm is not without benefit表示“不无裨益”, 是双重否定表示肯定意义。benefit益处。3. According to the writer, a sandstorm_. A. is the result of human activitiesB. can be preventedC. cant completely disappear
8、on the earthD. cant be forecast【解析】选C。推理判断题。根据最后一段可知, 作者认为沙尘暴是一种自然现象, 不能被完全控制, 也就不会完全消失, 并且它也不是人为的后果。【知识拓展】长难句翻译If youre driving when such a storm approaches, its advised that you pull off the road, since its difficult to continue driving. 译文: 如果你正驾驶着车, 这时沙尘暴来临, 建议你把车停在路边, 因为继续驾驶是很难的。分析: 本句主句是its ad
9、vised that you pull off the road, it是形式主语, that引导主语从句; if引导条件句; since引导原因状语从句。B(2017福州模拟)Many people trying to sell homes find that an increase in home prices has turned the market in their favor. But sellers can still get the short end of the deal if they arent careful. Here are a few tips for you.
10、 Dont test your luck. Of course you think anyone who moves into your lovely home should be willing to pay top dollars, especially if youve recently invested in some improvements. But listing a home at a price thats too high above the market price could turn away some buyers. Buyers noticing that the
11、 home still hasnt sold may begin to assume theres something wrong with the house and use that as a reasonable excuse for offering a lower price. And if a home hasnt received any offers after two weeks, it might be time to reset the price. A price thats too low can bring about an undesired outcome. L
12、isting your home at or slightly below the market price can have the effect of drawing in a large group of buyers and increase the chances that a home will receive multiple(many)offers. But setting the price too low comes with several risks. One possibility is that buyers will get skeptical of the ho
13、me that is listed for $15, 000 to $20, 000 less than similar homes in the area, especially if its not properly marketed. Once again, people might assume there is something wrong with the home and may not bother to look at it. Spy on the competition. Going to other peoples open houses can give you a
14、better sense of how your home compares to others on the market. Check out the finishes in their kitchens, the size of their backyards and use the information to figure out where your home should fit in the range of the price. But dont set your pricing just on what you see elsewhere. 【文章大意】本文是让房子卖出好价
15、钱的注意事项。4. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A. To be at a disadvantage. B. To get the upper hand. C. To have control over the situation. D. To be unable to fit in. 【解析】选A。词义猜测题。根据语境及下文if they arent careful可以推断画线部分的意思是“处于劣势”。5. What should home sellers do according to the pa
16、ssage? A. Price their house on the basis of its geographic location. B. Price their house slightly above the market price after decorating it. C. Change the price if no offer has been received within a week. D. Charge their house at a price slightly below the market price. 【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据第四段第二句Listing your home at or slightl
