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1、2019高考英语二轮阅读理解金题编（四）及解析Section AA(2018四川成都龙泉中学高三二诊,C)The North and South Poles are remote and freezing places that receive lots of animal visitors but few human tourists.But 2007 marked the beginning of the International Polar Year (IPY), a two-year-old activity of science projects that aim to show
2、how important the poles are to the health of our planet. During the IPY, which lasted until March 2009, thousands of researchers from more than 60 countries conducted more than 200 projects and expeditions to both the top and bottom of the world.In recent years, the polar regions have begun to chang
3、e severely as a result of global warming. Temperatures there are rising faster than anywhere else on the Earth. As a result, the ice and snow in these regions are melting at record-setting rates. One result is that sea levels are rising around the world, putting animals and people at risk.“Only by s
4、tudying the poles,” say IPY researchers, “can we find ways to protect them and ourselves.”Both the Arctic and the Antarctic are cold and remote, but the two regions have important differences. For one thing, the Arctic is an ice-covered ocean surrounded by land. The Antarctic, on the other hand, is
5、a continent of ice-covered land surrounded by water.Most polar studies have focused on the Arctic, and that is where scientists have observed the most remarkable changes in the ice. During a typical year, the Arctic ice expands in the winter and shrinks in the summer. But recently, the amount of ice
6、 covering the ocean has been steadily dropping in both seasons.1.The goal of the International Polar Year is.A.to make it clear that the poles have much to do with a healthy earthB.to provide practical theory to further develop this distant areaC.to call on as many scientists as possible to do resea
7、rch on the polesD.to discover more mysteries unknown to man2.What is the main factor that has caused the changes of the poles?A.The increasing number of animals.B.The development of the poles.C.The melting of the poles.D.The rising temperature.3.What unusual phenomenon worries the scientists?A.In su
8、mmer the ice of the Arctic loses faster.B.The ice covering the Arctic decreases even in winter.C.The ice of the Arctic increases less than in the past.D.The changes in the Arctic are more serious.B(2017山东烟台一模)In an effort to discourage people from using plastics,scientists have been hard at work inv
9、enting alternative packaging products.From water bottles made from seaweed to cutlery(餐具)made from rice and wheat,a number of inventions are set to change the way we eat while we are on the go,or having a relaxing picnic in the park.The idea of using seaweed to make eco-friendly(环保的)water bottles ha
10、s been around for a few years.Recently,Ari Jonsson took his inventiona water bottle made from red seaweedto show off at a festival. The bottles will only hold their shape as long as they are filled.As soon as these bottles are empty, they will begin to break down,though they would be perfectly safe
11、to eat.Ari Jonssons bottles are a step closer to a widely used alternative to the current plastic ones. The eatable water container is not the only product to add to our image of the future.Narayana Pessapaty has also created eatable spoons.After the success of his spoons.Mr Pessapaty is ready to ex
12、pand and introduce forks and chopsticks to his menu.His aim is to largely reduce the amount of plastic waste,which is a huge problem for waste sites all over the world.It is a product that may take up to 500 years to break down,and recycling companies worldwide are struggling to deal with it.Aside f
13、rom the obvious benefits to the environment,this new packaging is also cheap to produce and therefore cheap to buy.Even better is the fact that similar eatable cutlery can be made at home,possibly a science project for children or just fun with friends.Why not get experimenting and create your own r
14、ecipes?4.Why do scientists invent alternative packaging products?A.To make peoples life more convenient. B.To reduce the amount of plastic waste. C.To change the way we picnic outside.D.To show off their inventive talents.5.What makes Ari Jonssons water bottles eco-friendly?A.They can be made at hom
15、e.B.They are cheap to produce and buy.C.They will hold their shape when they are filled.D.They will break down themselves when empty.6.What do Aris and Narayanas inventions have in common?A.They are convenient to carry. B.They are safe to eat.C.They can be used for a short time.D.They are heavier th
16、an plastics.7.What can be inferred from this passage?A.Home-made eatable cutlery is likely to be popular. B.Eatable cutlery will completely replace plastics in the near future.C.No recycling companies can break down plastic waste.D.Its unsafe for individuals to invent eatable cutlery at home.Section BA(2018甘肃西北师大附中三诊,C)A new study has found the amount of antibiotics(抗生素) give
