1、1. The Hywind project uses totally new technology to ensure the stability of . A. the cables which tie the spar to the ocean floor B. the spar which is floating in deep-sea water C. the blades driven by strong and steady sea wind D. the stones filled in the spar below the sea surface2. To balance a
2、bigger turbine high on a floating spar, a new type of turbine is to be designed with its gearbox sitting . A. on the sea floorB. on the spar topC. at sea levelD. behind the blades3. Wide applications of deepwater wind power technology can . A. solve the technical problems of deepwater windmills B. m
3、ake financial profits by producing more turbines C. settle the arguments about environmental problems D. explore low-carbon power resources available at sea参考答案1-3 BCD 2016高考选练-阅读理解。阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出最佳选项。Its a little understood, but surprisingly common condition which women from all wal
4、ks of life are suffering fromAskers Syndrome. The main symptom of Askers Syndrome is that youre unable to ask for what you want. I took notice of Askers Syndrome during a recent visit from my mother and mother-in-law. Both of them are unable to express something as simple as what they would like for
5、 dinner. For example, asking my mum which frozen meal she would like goes something like this: Me: Which dinner do you want? Her: You choose. No. You choose, youre the one whos going to eat it. Her: Whichever one you dont want. Mum! Just open the fridge and the first one you pull out will do. Simila
6、rly, when I asked my mother-in-law to select which meals shed like me to order from the home-delivery she would like and she said, “Ill just have whichever one is left over.” This goes way beyond politeness. After pushing both of them at length to state a preferenceand failingit would seem that they
7、 are actually incapable of voicing what they want. And its not just older women who have a “this is good enough for me” attitude. A friend who works in marketing told me about a focus group she ran with thirty-something women. They were only able to express their preferences through their children o
8、r partner. Rather than saying what they liked, they would answer “My son would like this,” or “My husband would enjoy that.” Askers Syndrome can strike young. At five years old my daughter Violet is showing the early stages of Askers Syndrome. Shes learned that women dont ask, but rather drop hints.
9、 Shell say, “Mummy I saw yoghurt in the fridge,” rather than, “Can I have a yoghurt please?” or “Remember last Sunday afternoon we went to the park?” rather than “Can we go to the park?” Its widely documented that women are less likely than men to ask for pay rises and promotions. Instead they work
10、hard without complaints, hoping that somebody else will decide they are worthy and give them an award. No doubt, many women develop Askers Syndrome as a defensive measure because theyve been labeled as pushy or rude for simply asking for what they want. But in the long term, preventing our ability t
11、o express our desires doesnt serve us well. Its time to cure ourselves and our girls of Askers Syndrome. For women in our culture, asking is a skill that we need to learn and practice. And if we all do it, then women asking will become the standard of proper behavior rather than the exception.32. Ac
12、cording to the example of the two mothers, the author wants to indicate that_. A. older women care more about their childrens opinion B. older women are afraid that their choices are out of date C. older women are too pushy to voice what they want D. older women are suffering from Askers Syndrome 33
13、. The underlined phrase “drop hint” probably means “_” according to the passage. A. express oneself indirectly B. leave a message C. ask for advice D. tell a white lie34. Which of the following statements is true according to the text? A. The author persuaded her two mothers to express their prefere
14、nce. B. Older women suffer more from Askers Syndrome than young ones. C. Many women feel it impolite to ask for what they want. D. Women get promoted as long as they work hard.35. What does the author mainly intend to tell us? A. All good things come to those who wait. B. Ask for what you want if yo
15、u deserve it. C. Its bad manners to express your idea directly. D. However old you are, women should be confident. 参考答案32-35DACBIn terms of tourism, Ohio is a place full of natural beauty and many vacation spots worth visiting. Coney IslandFun Unlimited!Coney Island is an amusement park situated in
16、the city of Cincinnati. It has the worlds largest recirculating pool, several diving boards, and an “in pool”slide . For basketball and volleyball lovers, there are special courts available. Apart from this, the park is equipped with 22 classic family and kiddie rides, boating facilities, a golf cou
17、rse, etc. Other amusement parks in Ohio include, Erieview Park, The Beach Waterpark, Memphis Kiddie Park, etc. ColumbusThe Headquarters!Anyhow, your journey would start from Columbus, the capital city of the state! So spend some quality time roaming around in this beautiful city. Nightclubs, high qu
18、ality restaurants, and shopping hubs constitute a major chunk of the citys attractions. Rock and Roll Hall of FameFor Music Lovers!If you are a die-hard music lover, then certainly this place wouldnt disappoint you! Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was opened somewhere around in 1995, with an intention of
19、 celebrating the spirit of rock and roll music, and also studying it! Rock and Roll Hall of Fame offers exhibitions, music events, and also training programs on the subject. This is a perfect stop for everything on rock and roll music!ClevelandHigh Class Experience!One of the oldest cities, Clevelan
20、d ranks among the top 20 metros of the United States. With Lake Erie serving as the most popular tourist attraction, Cleveland is also famous for landmarks such as Cavaliers Gund Arena, Playhouse Square and Indians Jacobs Field. Moreover, vibrant nightlife, clubs, restaurants, large hotels and shopp
21、ing festivals add to the touristic significance of this place. Lake ErieThe Perfect Holiday!With nearly 900 miles of shoreline, Lake Erie is one place you have to visit. You can enjoy numerous activities like fishing, swimming, boating, etc. It is also perfect for having a family picnic outing. One
22、can even take a ferry to Kelleys Island where things like cycling and miniature golf can be enjoyed. Besides, it is the perfect place for those who are looking for some quiet and relaxing time. 5. According to the passage, a basketball lover is most likely to go to. A. Coney Island B. Columbus C. Cl
23、eveland D. Kelleys Island6. What can we learn about Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? A. It was open to the public in 1990. B. It is an attraction for music lovers. C. It offers some shopping festivals. D. It provides no music training projects. 7. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passa
24、ge? A. Lake Erie is perfect for family picnic outing. B. Lake Erie is ideal for quietness and relaxation. C. The capital of Ohio is situated in Cincinnati. D. Kelleys Island can be reached by boat.参考答案5-7 ABC 阅读理解。阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。Habits are a funny thing. We reach for them mindlessly,setting our brains on autopilot and relaxing into the unconscious comfort of familiar routine. “Not choice, but habit rules the unreflecting creatures,”William Wordsworth said in the 19th century. In the everchanging 21st century,even the w
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