1、 40, Tailor reported that his compasses were not reading properly. The other planes followed their leaders aimlessly,first east, then west, then northeast over the ocean, as Tailor tried to make sure of the direction by radio. Then, suddenly Tailor was heard to give orders to dive.Quickly, two giant
2、 Martin seaplanes were sent up to search for Flight 19. Several hours later,the wind became strong and visibility(能见度) dropped. A return to base was ordered. But only one of the Martin seaplanes landed. Four days later, the Navy and Coast Guard combed a 100,000 square miles area with more than 100 p
3、lanes and ships. No sign was ever shown of the missing planes.Today, people have noted the disappearance of many ships and planes in the southwest part of the North Atlantic and began to call this area the Bermuda Triangle(百慕大三角区)The points of the triangle are Bermuda, Puerto Rico and a spot in the
4、Gulf of Mexico, west of Florida. It is a twofaced water world of tiny islands, bright beaches and beautiful waters. Yet thick fogs, powerful currents (激流) and sudden storms are hidden behind this smiling surface.21Why did Flight 19 disappear?ABecause the wind became strong and visibility dropped.BBe
5、cause Tailor was given wrong orders to dive.CBecause Tailor couldnt read his compasses correctly.DBecause something unknown made the compasses unable to work as usual.答案:D根据第一段中的“At about 3 40,Tailor reported that his compasses were not reading properly.”可知选D项。22In what position did Flight 19 disapp
6、ear?AIn the southwest part of the North Atlantic Ocean.BIn the northeast part of the North Atlantic Ocean.CTo the southwest part of Bermuda in the Atlantic Ocean.DTo the northeast part of Bermuda in the Atlantic Ocean.A细节理解题。根据第三段可知:今天,我们已经记录了很多船只和飞机在北大西洋西南部的百慕大失踪。23Which of the following shows the
7、correct position of the Bermuda Triangle?(FFlorida, BmBermuda, PRPuerto Rico, BhBahamas, MGthe Gulf of Mexico, Atlthe Atlantic Ocean, BBase)联系全文可知A项正确。24The underlined word“combed”in the passage means“_”Acovered withBflew overCdid up ones hair with a combDsearched all overD词义推测题。从此词所在的句意看,combed意为“四
8、处寻找”,故选D项。BThe sun is setting on a summer night. At the entrance to a deep, dark cave, a few bats fly out. Then more and more of the small, furry creatures appear. Within a few minutes,a whole river of bats are pouring out of the cave, and they keep coming millions and millions of them.Sound like a
9、scary horror movie? Believe it or not, this scene takes place every night, all summer long, at Bracken Cave in Texas, where 20 million bats fly outside to feed on insects.Every March or April, Mexican freetailed bats migrate up to 1609 kilometers from their winter home places, like mines, tunnels, h
10、ollow trees, and under bridges in Mexico to this cave. Soon after they arrive, each mother gives birth to one baby bat. As many as 500 baby bats live crammed (挤)into one square foot of space, and those bodies create nice warm temperatures to keep them warm and comfortable. With bad sight, how can mo
11、ther bats recognize their own babies? Their good sense of smell helps them the most.When the adult bats leave the cave at night to feed, they eat tons of insects in a single night, including many pests that eat farmers crops. And they get rid of mosquitoes, too.The cave, quiet in winter, is full of
12、life all summer. The floor of the cave is covered with bugs. Gnats(蚊子) are flying around, and beetles are crawling up your leg when you walk in!When twenty million bats fly out of one cave opening, they make a column (柱) so thick that they show up on the radar at the nearby airport. So much for bats
13、 being scary!25What is the purpose of the first paragraph?ATo explain the living habits of bats.BTo describe what bats look like.CTo talk about a frightening scene of a film.DTo introduce the topic of the passage.D推理判断题。第一段中描述了大群的蝙蝠从洞中飞出的壮观景象,是为了引出下文要谈到的主题。26Why do Mexican freetailed bats fly to Bra
14、cken Cave in Texas?ATo escape from the cold of Mexico.BTo give birth and raise their young.CTo gather plenty of food for winter.DTo help farmers in Texas kill harmful insects.B细节理解题。根据第三段第二句话的“Soon after they arrive, each mother gives birth to one baby bat.”可知蝙蝠夏天飞到德克萨斯州的一个岩洞是为了产下后代并抚育它们。27Which of
15、the following senses helps mother bats recognize their babies?ATouch. BSight.CSmell. DTaste.C细节理解题。根据第三段的末句“Their good sense of smell helps them the most.”可知视力很差的蝙蝠是靠敏锐的嗅觉识别自己的孩子。28According to the passage, we can learn that_.Athe bats living in the cave benefit the local farmersBMexican freetailed
16、bats prevent other animals living in the caveCthe large group of Mexican bats sometimes destroy the local radarDcaves are the places where Mexican bats live all the year roundA推理判断题。根据第四段“.they eat tons of insects in a single night, including many pests that eat farmers crops. And they get rid of mo
17、squitoes, too.”可知晚上觅食的蝙蝠可以吃掉几吨的昆虫,包括许多吃农民的庄稼的害虫,另外它们还吃蚊子,故A项正确。CWhen I was seven years old, my mom was diagnosed with cancer. For this type of cancer the survival rate is low. My family was devastated. I had no idea that every day with my mom had to he the absolute best because we didnt know if it w
18、ould be our last. I didnt understand why everyone was suddenly taking time out of their busy lives to come over and sit on our couch.The doctors told us my mom might survive with surgery. But it could also kill her. She agreed to have it. The surgery was scheduled for the day after Columbus Day. The
19、 day before the surgery I was off school, and my mom planned the best day of my life, everything I loved at seven. The day began with her waking me up saying, “Kate, I have a surprice for you. Come and see.” The surprise was a doll I had wanted for the longest time and a locket. Throughout the day,
20、she told me everything that she thought I would need to know to grow up and be a good person; she told me to the best I could be and that I would always make her proud. The day was filled with laughter. For the first time in a long time I could see she was happy. Really happy.The day passed and it w
21、as time for the surgery. There were no tears; I think I understood that I could lose my mom, because they did tell me she could die. We waited all day for news from the doctor. Everyone jumped when a door opened or anyone walked into the waiting room. Finally the doctor came in, and the news was wha
22、t we had prayed for.The experience that my family went through was truly a roller_coaster. I will never forget that day together, and how her illness pulled our family closer. I understand now how lucky we were. I truly appreciate life and honour my mom for being so strong. 29After the authors mothe
23、r was ill, the relatives _.Atook turns to look after the author Bspared more time to stay with herCtried to spend more time on their workDasked the doctors to operate on her at once根据第一段最后一句可知,妈妈病后,亲人都抽时间来看望她、陪伴她。30What did the authors mother do the day before the surgery?AShe stayed at home to have
24、 a good rest.BShe went to the doctors for advice.CShe turned to her family for comfort.DShe stayed all day with the author.D细节理解题。第二段说明手术的前一天,妈妈一直与作者在一起。 31Whats the main idea of the third paragraph?AHow the doctors operated on the mother.BHow the family prayed for the sick mother.CHow the mother st
25、ruggled against the cancer.DHow the family waited for the operation result.D主旨大意题。第三段主要描述了手术时作者的家人在手术室外焦急等待的情景。32What does the author use “roller coaster” to show?ALife is full of pain and happiness all along.BLife is fair for everyone all the time.CLife is filled with pleasure forever.DLife is alwa
26、ys full of difficulties.结合最后一段可知,妈妈生病给家人带来了痛苦,但同时也增进了家人间的感情。其实,生活也是如此,就像过山车一样,有低谷也有巅峰时刻,即生活中痛苦与幸福相随。DThe key to happiness is within you. One of the first things you need to do is to truly love and accept yourself. You have to accept that you are not, and will never be, perfect.Happiness comes also f
27、rom satisfaction. When you finally accept the way things are, and are satisfied with everything else you have, you will realise that you have a lot of good things going for you.You must also realise that you will not always succeed in everything you attempt. If you never lost anything, what would be
28、 the point of life? Failure is necessary to life, almost as necessary as the air we breathe. Though you do not always get what you want, it does not mean that you can not be happy.Look at life as if it is one large scoreboard. Every time you take a good step forward in life, you will be earning your
29、self points. Even if at the end of the day, you only earned one or two points, you would feel better than if you lost a point or two. Youll know that its worth your effort.Happiness cannot be based purely on material possessions. Having the best car, greatest award, nicest house, or most money will
30、not truly make you happy. It may seem that those people are happy on the outside, but material possessions can only make you so happy. They are a quick fix to fill an empty part of their life, but what they will need is another quick fix. Finally, they will become the worst type of unhappiness, the_people_with_everything,_and_nothing. If you look at everything in a positive light, you are more likely to be a happy person.33What does the underlined part in the last paragraph mea
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