Excused from recycling(回收利用) because you live in a high rise with a rubbish chute(垃圾道)? You won't be for long. Miami's Mark Shantzis has made it simple for those living in tall buildings to use the chute and recycle too .
In Shantzis' Hi-Rise Recycling System, a chute leads to a pie-shaped container with six boxes that can turn around when operated. The system, which fits in the same space as the chute and container now in use, enables glass, plastic, paper, metal, and other rubbish to go into separate boxes.
The system is controlled from a board next to the chute door. The board has a button for each class of recycling materials (as well as for unrecyclables). At the press of a button, a microcomputer locks all other floors' chute door and sets the recycling container turning until the right box comes under the chute. The computer also counts the loads and gives a signal by phone when the box is full. And a particular piece of equipment breaks up the nonrecyclables
Sorting(分类) recyclables before they are collected saves the use of expensive materials recovery equipment which otherwise has to do the sorting. Such equipment often makes recycled materials very expensive, so expensive that tons of recyclables remain wasted. Shantzis believes his system could help recycled materials become more cost-effective.
57.The purpose in writing this text is _________.
A.to encourage people to recycle their rubbish
B.to introduce a recycling system for high rises
C.to describe the use of computer technology in recycling
D.to explain the need for rubbish collection in high rises
58.When he says "You won't be for long" the writer means that _______.
A.you'll soon be living in a cleaner building
B.rubbish chutes will become out of date before long
C.you won't wait long for your turn to recycle rubbish
D.it won't be long before you'll have to recycle your rubbish
59.Before dropping rubbish into the chute you have to ___________
A.lock the other floors' chute doors
B.check if the container is full
C.press the correct button
D.break up the rubbish
60.The biggest advantage of this new system is that _________
A.it readuces the cost of recycling
B.it saves time and space
C.it saves money for people living in high rises
D.it makes better use of the existing recovery equipment
科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从36 ~ 55各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Serbian tennis player Ana Ivanovic, 20, has made a perfect season this year. She 36 the final and has become the fourth one at Wimbledon.
Ana became 37 in tennis when she was five after watching it on television. She 38 her parents to take her to a local tennis school. She was then 39 a racket(球拍)for her fifth birthday and immediately fell in love with the 40 .
But Serbia is a nation with very little tennis tradition. Young Ana experienced a hard time: she had to 41 in a swimming pool. The club where she trained could not 42 to heat its swimming pool in the winter. Club officials decided to let water out, make the 43 dry and lay down carpet, and that’s where Ana got her first 44 of indoor tennis.
Ana was lucky. The key moment in her life was when she 45 a Swiss businessman — Holzmann. He was told about Ana’s 46 . Surprisingly, it took him just two hours to 47 to be her manager after seeing her game. Within two years, Ana had paid him back, 48 in a series of matches.
Moreover, Holzmann wisely ended Ana’s early 49 with Nike, where Maria Sharapova, the world popular Russian tennis player, is the first. Ana now has a 50 to become the Sharapova of Adidas.
Ana is a 51 girl with a pleasing smile, 52 saying anything that could hurt someone. But don’t be fooled by her innocent manner. Her 53 is to become number one. In fact, she is doing so well at the moment.
On the other hand, 54 travels prevent her seeing her family much. “That’s what I miss the most, but I know that’s the price I must pay to 55 my dream of becoming number one.”
36.A. trusted B. reached C. hated D. covered
37.A. skilled B. embarrassed C. bored D. interested
38.A. begged B. forced C. predicted D. invited
39.A. lent B. shown C. given D. passed
40.A. game B. racket C. parents D. school
41.A. swim B. compete C. practise D. perform
42.A. refuse B. afford C. expect D. wait
43.A. tennis B. carpet C. floor D. pool
44.A. prize B. taste C. appearance D. visit
45.A. met B. married C. excused D. found
46.A. study B. beauty C. history D. talent
47.A. decide B. mention C. prepare D. apply
48.A. loosing B. winning C. missing D. holding
49.A. talk B. struggle C. problem D. relationship
50.A. post B. chance C. direction D. reputation
51.A. good-looking B. hard-working C. well-known D. kind-hearted
52.A. never B. sometimes C. occasionally D. politely
53.A. circle B. attack C. ambition D. feeling
54.A. long B. frequent C. attractive D. stressful
55.A. hide B. forget C. follow D. dream
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The “Doorman”
On a trip to California, my family stopped for lunch. As we walked toward the entrance to the restaurant, a man, with a __36__ beard and dirty hair, jumped up from a bench and opened the door for us. Regardless of his __37 __ ,he greeted us in a friendly way.
Once inside, my daughters whispered, “Mom ,he __38 __ ” After we ordered our lunch, I explained, telling the kids to look __39__the dirt. We then watched other customers approach the restaurant but many __40 __ him. Seeing this rudeness truly upset me. The day I became a mother, I had resolved to set a good __41__ for my children. Yet sometimes when things didn’t go right, being a good example was __ 42__When our meal arrived,I realized I had left the car-sick pills in the truck. With the windiest trip ahead, the kids needed them, so I __43__ myself from the meal and went to get them.
Just then, the “doorman” was opening the door for a couple. They rushed past him without even acknowledging his __ 44__ Letting them in first, I said a loud “thank you” to him as I __45 ___ .
When I returned, we talked a bit. He said he was not allowed inside __46__ he purchased food. I went back and told my family his __47__Then I asked our waitress to add one soup and sandwich. The kids looked __48 ___as we had already eaten,but when I said the order was for the “doorman”,they smiled. When it was time to __49__ our trip, I noticed the “doorman” enjoying his meal. Upon seeing me, he stood up and thanked me heartily. He then__ 50 __his hand for a handshake and I gratefully accepted. I suddenly noticed the tears in his eyes—tears of __51__
What happened next drew great astonishment :I gave the “ doorman” a __ 52__! He pulled away, with tears __53 __ down his face.
Back in truck, I fell into deep thought. While we can’t choose many things in life, we can choose when to show gratitude. I said thanks to a man who had __54__ held open a door for me, and also said thanks for that __55__ to teach my children by example.
36. A. heavy B. long C. messy D. grey
37. A. service B. appearance C. status D. attitude
38. A. smokes B. smiles C. sniffs D. smells
39. A. beyond B. over C. around D. into
40. A. hated B. ignored C. missed D. refused
41. A. target B. rule C. record D. example
42. A. stressful B. accessible C. awkward D. tough
43. A. excused B. freed C. prevented D. withdrew
44. A. company B. presence C. effort D. attempt
45. A. quitted B. marched C. exited D. approached
46. A. before B. unless C. though D. since
47. A. story B. deed C. experience D. demand
48. A. concerned B. shocked C. puzzled D. bored
49. A. make B. start C. take D. continue
50. A. extended B. washed C. raised D. waved
51. A. approval B. affection C. sympathy D. gratitude
52. A. hug B. nod C. lift D. clap
53. A. slipping B. streaming C. rushing D. breaking
54. A. firmly B. constantly C. simply D. politely
55. A. journey B. wisdom C. opportunity D. coincidence
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从36~55各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项。
I was working on my usual Sunday afternoon shift at the bakery. The flow of 36 rushed to finish weekend shopping in order to return home 37 to prepare supper or watch the football game. I 38 on my job of stamping hundreds of bags for the coming holiday weekend 39 I heard a weak voice, “Excuse me, miss.” I 40 up to see an elderly man standing before me. He 41 asked if he could have a tart (果陷饼). I went to fetch the tart and placed it in a box.
“Three dollars, please.” I told him. The man looked 42 and began shaking his head. This is one of the most awkward 43 , because you want to give the dessert away, but cannot. He apologized, saying he would not 44 more than expected on a tart.
45___ I felt upset, I waited on (照顾) the customer behind him, a woman who asked for various breads and desserts 46 a dinner party she was hosting. After finishing her 47 , she asked if I would 48 adding a tart to her bill and placing it in a 49 box. My curiosity grew as I handed it to her. She paid, 50 me and walked away.
I 51 to stamping bags, but I couldn’t concentrate. I could not stop thinking about the little old man who could not, or 52 not, spend three dollars on a dessert. Just then, I saw the woman giving the man 53 _ much-desired tart. His face 54 , brilliant and appreciative. 55 her kindness, he reached into his pocket and gave her the only thing he had: a piece of candy.
36.A.workers B.women C.housewives D. customers
37.A.whether B.either C.as D. while
38.A.made B.depended C.focused D. put
39.A.then B.that C.which D. when
40.A.came B.got C.looked D. covered
41.A.politely B.loudly C.proudly D. rudely
42.A.angry B.disappointed C.happy D. poor
43.A.moments B.persons C.manners D. ways
44.A.pay B.use C.spend D. waste
45.A.Because B.Since C.Before D. Although
46.A.for B.in C.from D. to
47.A.question B.order C.shopping D. need
48.A.mind B.like C.try D. consider
49.A.similar B.usual C.divided D. separate
50.A.greeted B.excused C.thanked D. left
51.A.ran B.turned C.returned D. walked
52.A.dared B.would C.should D. must
53.A.her B.his C.my D. their
54.A.showed up B.turned up C.lit up D. lifted up
55.A.In honor of B.In addition to C.In place of D. In return for
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从36~55各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项。
I was working on my usual Sunday afternoon shift at the bakery. The flow of 36 rushed to finish weekend shopping in order to return home 37 to prepare supper or watch the football game. I 38 on my job of stamping hundreds of bags for the coming holiday weekend 39 I heard a weak voice, “Excuse me, miss.” I 40 up to see an elderly man standing before me. He 41 asked if he could have a tart (果陷饼). I went to fetch the tart and placed it in a box.
“Three dollars, please.” I told him. The man looked 42 and began shaking his head. This is one of the most awkward 43 , because you want to give the dessert away, but cannot. He apologized, saying he would not 44 more than expected on a tart.
45 I felt upset, I waited on (照顾) the customer behind him, a woman who asked for various breads and desserts 46 a dinner party she was hosting. After finishing her 47 , she asked if I would 48 adding a tart to her bill and placing it in a 49 box. My curiosity grew as I handed it to her. She paid, 50 me and walked away.
I 51 to stamping bags, but I couldn’t concentrate. I could not stop thinking about the little old man who could not, or _ 52 not, spend three dollars on a dessert. Just then, I saw the woman giving the man 53 much-desired tart. His face 54 , brilliant and appreciative. 55 her kindness, he reached into his pocket and gave her the only thing he had: a piece of candy.
36.A.workers B.women C.housewives D. customers
37.A.whether B.either C.as D. while
38.A.made B.depended C.focused D. put
39.A.then B.that C.which D. when
40.A.came B.got C.looked D. covered
41.A.politely B.loudly C.proudly D. rudely
42.A.angry B.disappointed C.happy D. poor
43.A.moments B.persons C.manners D. ways
44.A.pay B.use C.spend D. waste
45.A.Because B.Since C.Before D. Although
46.A.for B.in C.from D. to
47.A.question B.order C.shopping D. need
48.A.mind B.like C.try D. consider
49.A.similar B.usual C.divided D. separate
50.A.greeted B.excused C.thanked D. left
51.A.ran B.turned C.returned D. walked
52.A.dared B.would C.should D. must
53.A.her B.his C.my D. their
54.A.showed up B.turned up C.lit up D. lifted up
55.A.In honor of B.In addition to C.In place of D. In return for
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I was working on my usual Sunday afternoon shift at the bakery. The flow of 36 rushed to finish weekend shopping in order to return home 37 to prepare supper or watch the football game. I 38 on my job of stamping hundreds of bags for the coming holiday weekend 39 I heard a weak voice, “Excuse me, miss.” I 40 up to see an elderly man standing before me. He 41 asked if he could have a tart (果陷饼). I went to fetch the tart and placed it in a box.
“Three dollars, please.” I told him. The man looked 42 and began shaking his head. This is one of the most awkward 43 , because you want to give the dessert away, but cannot. He apologized, saying he would not 44 more than expected on a tart.
45___ I felt upset, I waited on (照顾) the customer behind him, a woman who asked for various breads and desserts 46 a dinner party she was hosting. After finishing her 47 , she asked if I would 48 adding a tart to her bill and placing it in a 49 box. My curiosity grew as I handed it to her. She paid, _ 50 me and walked away.
I 51 to stamping bags, but I couldn’t concentrate. I could not stop thinking about the little old man who could not, or _ 52 not, spend three dollars on a dessert. Just then, I saw the woman giving the man 53 _ much-desired tart. His face 54 , brilliant and appreciative. ___55 her kindness, he reached into his pocket and gave her the only thing he had: a piece of candy.
36.A.workers B.women C.housewives D. customers
37.A.whether B.either C.as D. while
38.A.made B.depended C.focused D. put
39.A.then B.that C.which D. when
40.A.came B.got C.looked D. covered
41.A.politely B.loudly C.proudly D. rudely
42.A.angry B.disappointed C.happy D. poor
43.A.moments B.persons C.manners D. ways
44.A.pay B.use C.spend D. waste
45.A.Because B.Since C.Before D. Although
46.A.for B.in C.from D. to
47.A.question B.order C.shopping D. need
48.A.mind B.like C.try D. consider
49.A.similar B.usual C.divided D. separate
50.A.greeted B.excused C.thanked D. left
51.A.ran B.turned C.returned D. walked
52.A.dared B.would C.should D. must
53.A.her B.his C.my D. their
54.A.showed up B.turned up C.lit up D. lifted up
55.A.In honor of B.In addition to C.In place of D. In return for
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