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Ⅴ. A) Read the passage and complete it with the sentences below. Each can be used only once. 阅读短文,选择恰当的句子完成短文。每选项限用一次。
The Mariana Trench is one of the most amazing places on Earth. It lies in the western Pacific Ocean, near the Mariana Islands. 1
What makes the Mariana Trench famous? First of all, it is extremely deep. The deepest part of the trench, called Challenger Deep, is about 11,034 meters deep. 2
Even though the environment is harsh, some creatures still live there. 4
Humans have tried to explore the Mariana Trench. In 2012, James Cameron, a famous director, went down to Challenger Deep alone. 5
A. It is the deepest part of the world's oceans.
B. The temperature there is near freezing.
C. He used a special submarine (潜艇) to make the trip.
D. That's deeper than Mount Qomolangma's height!
E. For example, there are small fish and strange shrimps.
F. Such trips help us explore the Mariana Trench.
B) Read again and answer the questions. 再读,回答问题。
6. Where is the Mariana Trench located?
7. What makes the environment in the Mariana Trench harsh?
8. What did James Cameron do in 2012?
The Mariana Trench is one of the most amazing places on Earth. It lies in the western Pacific Ocean, near the Mariana Islands. 1
A
It is about 1,550 miles long and 43 miles wide (宽的) on average.What makes the Mariana Trench famous? First of all, it is extremely deep. The deepest part of the trench, called Challenger Deep, is about 11,034 meters deep. 2
D
The environment in the Mariana Trench is very harsh (恶劣的). 3 B
The water pressure there is 1,000 times more than that at the ocean's surface. Also, it is completely dark because sunlight cannot reach such a deep place.Even though the environment is harsh, some creatures still live there. 4
E
These creatures have special bodies to survive in the dark and high-pressure water.Humans have tried to explore the Mariana Trench. In 2012, James Cameron, a famous director, went down to Challenger Deep alone. 5
C
Such trips help scientists learn more about this amazing underwater world.A. It is the deepest part of the world's oceans.
B. The temperature there is near freezing.
C. He used a special submarine (潜艇) to make the trip.
D. That's deeper than Mount Qomolangma's height!
E. For example, there are small fish and strange shrimps.
F. Such trips help us explore the Mariana Trench.
B) Read again and answer the questions. 再读,回答问题。
6. Where is the Mariana Trench located?
7. What makes the environment in the Mariana Trench harsh?
8. What did James Cameron do in 2012?
答案
V. 1-5 ADBEC
1. It lies in the western Pacific Ocean, near the Mariana Islands.
2. The water pressure is very high, it is completely dark, and the temperature is near freezing.
3. He went down to Challenger Deep alone in a special submarine.
1. It lies in the western Pacific Ocean, near the Mariana Islands.
2. The water pressure is very high, it is completely dark, and the temperature is near freezing.
3. He went down to Challenger Deep alone in a special submarine.
Ⅵ. A) Read the passage and choose the best answers. 阅读短文,选择最佳答案。
The Dead Sea is not a real sea but a salt lake. It's 1
Second, people can float (漂浮) easily on the surface because of the water's great density (密度). You don't need to swim—just lie back and you'll stay afloat. Many tourists love this unique (独特的) experience. 4
However, the Dead Sea is in danger. Overuse of water from nearby rivers makes its level 5
() 1. A. risky B. located C. alive
() 2. A. deepest B. lowest C. highest
() 3. A. so B. but C. or
() 4. A. Instead B. However C. Besides
() 5. A. rise B. fall C. stay
() 6. A. so that B. although C. until
B) Read again and answer the questions. 再读,回答问题。
7. Why is the Dead Sea called"Dead Sea"?
8. What do tourists often do with the mud around the Dead Sea?
The Dead Sea is not a real sea but a salt lake. It's 1
B
between Jordan and Israel. What makes it special? First, its water contains (包含) the 2C
salt concentration (浓度) of any body of water on Earth—about 30% salt! Its water is so salty that fish or plants can't live there, 3A
it gets the name "Dead Sea".Second, people can float (漂浮) easily on the surface because of the water's great density (密度). You don't need to swim—just lie back and you'll stay afloat. Many tourists love this unique (独特的) experience. 4
C
, people believes the mud (泥) around the Dead Sea is good to their skin (皮肤). Tourists often cover their bodies with the mud to improve their skin.However, the Dead Sea is in danger. Overuse of water from nearby rivers makes its level 5
B
every year. If we don't take action, this amazing place might disappear in the future. It's important for us to protect it 6A
it'll remain a treasure for generations (后代) to come.() 1. A. risky B. located C. alive
() 2. A. deepest B. lowest C. highest
() 3. A. so B. but C. or
() 4. A. Instead B. However C. Besides
() 5. A. rise B. fall C. stay
() 6. A. so that B. although C. until
B) Read again and answer the questions. 再读,回答问题。
7. Why is the Dead Sea called"Dead Sea"?
Because its water is so salty that fish or plants can’t live there.
8. What do tourists often do with the mud around the Dead Sea?
They often cover their bodies with the mud to improve their skin.
答案
VI. 1-6 BCACBA
7. Because its water is so salty that fish or plants can’t live there.
8. They often cover their bodies with the mud to improve their skin.
7. Because its water is so salty that fish or plants can’t live there.
8. They often cover their bodies with the mud to improve their skin.
