河北省2020届高三上学期月百千联考英语试题答案
2020届河北省衡水中学全国高三第一次联考英语试卷及答案
绝密★启用前2020届河北省衡水中学全国高三第一次联考英语试卷命题单位：河北衡水中学本试卷8页。
满分150分。
考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上相应的位置。
2.全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。
3.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案用0.5 mm黑色笔迹签字笔写在答题卡上。
4.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £ 19.15.B. £ 9.18.C. £ 9.15.答案是c。
1. What will the woman do this afternoon?A. Go swimming.B. Visit her motherC. Buy a present.2. What is the woman good at?A. Cooking.B. Gardening.C. Doing magic.3.What does Miss Green think of Tom?A. Stupid.B. Naughty.C. Lazy.4. What's the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Driver and passenger.B. Co-workersC. A couple.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Young people lose their jobs easily.B. Young people seldom stay long in the same job.C. Young people are too quick in making decisions第二节（共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
2020届河北唐山市区县联考高三上学期第一次段考英语试题
2020届河北唐山市区县联考高三上学期第一次段考英语试题2019.10.8第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £ 19.15B. £9.18C. £9.15答案是C。
1. What will Lucy do at 11:30 tomorrow?A. Go out for lunch.B. Visit a friend.C. See her dentist.2. What is the weather like now?A. It’s sunny.B. It’s cloudy.C. It’s rainy.3. Why does the man talk to Dr. Simpson?A. To make an apology.B. To ask for help.C. To discuss his studies.4. How will the woman get back from the railway station?A. By train.B. By bus.C. By car.5. What does Jenny decide to do first?A. Look for a job.B. Get an assistant.C. Go on a trip.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
2020届河北省石家庄市高三毕业班综合训练(一)英语试题(解析版)
河北省石家庄市2020届高三毕业班综合训练（一）英语试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £ 19. 15.B. £9. 15.C. £9. 18.『答案』是B.1. What is the woman dissatisfied with about the coat?A. The quality.B. The price.C. The color.2. What will the woman do during the flight?A. Read magazines.B. Do puzzles.C. Enjoy music.3. How does the woman feel about learning Spanish?A. Interested.B. Surprised.C. Annoyed.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A wedding.B. A photo.C. A baby.5. Where does the conversation take place?A. At home.B. In an office.C. At a restaurant.第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
河北省廊坊市2020届高三上学期高中联合体英语试题答案
衡水中学2020届高三第一次联考 英语试题及答案
河北衡水中学2020届高三上学期英语第一次联合考试试卷一、阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分)1.阅读理解If you're looking to fully experience Africa's breathtaking scenery, and have an eye for adventure, then there's only one place to be. Here, inside Africa picks four of the best hikes from across the continent.⒈KilimanjaroMake it to the top of Tanzania's 5,895-meter Kilimanjaro, and you'll be standing at Africa's highest point. The mountain is Africa's most-visited hiking destination, attracting tens of thousands of tourists and adventures every year.You don't have to a technical climber to climb Mount Kilimanjaro; you just need not be pretty physically fit. There are six routes to choose from difficulty, scenery and success. No special equipment⒉Atlas mountainsThe High Atlas is an impressive mountainous range in central Morocco that hosts North Africa's highest peak. Mount Toubkal, at 4,165 meters. There's a variety of routes to follow during your climb but inexperienced climbers should note that the hike through the mountain's challenging zones is quite demanding.⒊Mount KenyaA long-extinct volcano. Mount Kenya is Africa's second-highest peak, at 5,199 meters.Lying just south of the equator, the mountain's deep valleys and diverse wildlife will guarantee you wonderful scenery and a fantastic hiking experience.The climb, however, to the mountain's steep ice-capped peaks is quite challenging, making it the most technical, probably, in that East African area.⒋Mount MeruMount Meru may forever exist in the shadow of its neighbor, Kilimanjaro, but Tanzania's second-highest mountain (4,565 meters) has its own devotees.It's less known, but Mount Meru is for the true enthusiast who wants to experience what very few people actually do.Mount Meru is often used by mountaineers to accustom themselves before trying to conquer Kilimanjaro, or by those wanting a hike with the local Massai.（1）What do we know about Kilimanjaro?A. It's comparatively easy to climb.B. It's Africa's second highest mountain.C. Its six routes are equally difficult.D. It lies to the east of Tanzania.（2）Why do mountaineers climb Mount Meru first before they do Kilimanjaro?A. To avoid big crowds of climbers.B. To hike with the local Massai.C. To get used to the situation.D. To experience what most people do.（3）Which is the lowest of the four?. Kilimanjaro B. Atlas mountains C. Mount Kenya D. Mount Meru2.阅读理解Lebanese filmmaker Nadine Labaki has become the first female artist in the Arab world to be nominated (提名)for an Academy Award ,or Oscar.Labaki directed the film Capernaum ,a film about a Syrian refugee (难民)boy and a Kenyan baby who live without parents on the streets of Beirut. It was nominated for best foreign language film.Labaki wil1 be one of the few female directors to compete for an Oscar this year. She told the Associated press "I wish there were a lot more women filmmakers this year represented, nominated in the Oscars. But I am sure in a few years we won't be having this problem anymore."Unlike in the West, women filmmakers are industry leaders in Lebanon.Capernaum received a 15-minute standing ovation (热烈欢迎)at this year's Cannes Film Festival. It won the Jury Prize—the third-highest award given at Cannes.The United Nations has publicly praised the film. Lebanon's Foreign Minister said.Capernaum put a Lebanese touch on the international film industry.The Oscar nomination of Capernaum is the second for Lebanon in two years in the film group. It demonstrates the country's rising star power.Labaki called making the movie a life-changing experience. She said Capernaum helps humanize the real struggles of refugees only briefly talked about in the news.We can't help but acknowledge that there is a fear of refugees in general around the world and there are these walls we are building, and this fear that keeps growing," Labaki said.Capernaum will compete against four other films for the Oscar, including awards season favorite Roma. Directed by Mexico's Alfonso Cuaron, it earned 10 Oscar nominations, including for best picture.（1）Where does Labaki come from?A. Syria.B. Kenya.C. Lebanon.D. Mexico.（2）What do we know from Labaki's words in Paragraph 3?A. Few women directors have been nominated in the Oscars.B. She was the first female artist to compete for an Oscar.C More women directors will enter for Oscar this yearD. Female directors have problems with their films.（3）Which of the following best describes Capernaum ?A. It is the best foreign language film.B. It shows the rising power of women.C. It has won the first prize at Cannes.D. It is highly thought of.（4）What does the underlined 'it' in the last paragraph refer to?A. Capernaum.B. The Oscar.C. Roma.D. Best picture.3.阅读理解Being highly successful in any field is pretty rare. It takes a combination of natural talent, luck, determination, and plenty of outside support for someone to make it big in sports, entertainment, or business. But what if competing is all that matters to you, whether you are likely to succeed or not? This was the goal of Michael Eddie the Eagle Edwards, and that he reached that goal was an amazing achievement.Born in the U.K. in 1963, Michael was an enthusiastic downhill skier whose dream was to compete for Britain in world-class competitions. He would have liked to represent his country in the 1984 Winter Olympics, but there were a large number of downhill competitors, and Edwards didn't qualify. Seeing his chance elsewhere, he switched to ski jumping. Ski jumping didn't cost nearly as much, and there was almost no competition for a place on the Britain team.But number of hurdles (障碍)could have meant the end of Edwards' dream. He weighed more than most competitors, which put him at a disadvantage. He had no financial support for his training. Poor eyesight meant that he had to wear glasses under his goggles (护目镜)- not a good thing when they steamed up at high altitudes. But he couldn't let any of this discourage him. He saw himself as a true lover of the sport who simply wanted the chance to compete. Winning wasn't the point. Having the opportunity to try was all he cared about. And nothing could stop him from trying.In the end, Edwards took 55th place in the 1987 World Championships. He then went on to the Calgary Olympics in 1988, where he finished last in both of his events. Many athletes would have been embarrassed by this result, but he is proud of his achievement to this day. His determination to fight against all the odds made him a global hero, and in 2016, the inspiring film Eddie the Eagle was made about his life.（1）What is the purpose of the first paragraph?A. To add some background information.B. To uncover the secret of success.C. To expect an answer from readers.D. To introduce the topic.（2）Why did Michael Edwards choose ski jumping?A. It took less skill.B. The equipment was cheaper.C. There was little competition.D. It was easy to win the championship.（3）After the Calgary Olympics, Edwards _________.A. felt he had reached his goalB. was embarrassed by his resultsC. switched to film makingD. was glad it was over（4）What made Michael Edwards outstanding?A. His determination to win.B. His enthusiasm for the sport.C. His attitude towards the Olympics.D. His ability to overcome physical disabilities.4.阅读理解The world's first hydrogen-powered trains have begun running in Germany. They began carrying passengers Monday in Germany's northern Lower Saxony state. The new train will run 100-kilometer trips and can travel up to 140 kilometers an hour.A French railroad company called Alstom built the two trains. Team in Germany and France cooperated on the project, which was supported by the German government. The new train model ,called the Coradia ilint, signals the beginning of efforts in Germany and other nations to move away from pollution-producing diesel(柴油) trains.The Coradia iLint is designed to run on non-electrified train lines with low levels of noise.It uses a process that combines hydrogen and oxygen to produce electrical power. If the system produces more energy than the train needs at that time, it can store the extra energy in batteries. The only emissions (排放物) are water and steam.A single tank of hydrogen can run a Coradia iLint train for about 1,000 kilometers. This is very similar to the distance a diesel-powered train can run on with a single tank.Hydrogen-powered trains cost more than diesel trains to build. But Alstom officials say the operating costs are much lower. The company plans to provide another 14 Coradia iLint trains to Lower Saxony by 2021.The head of railroad operations in the area, Carmen Schwab, praised replacing diesel trains with hydrogen. She said the move was an important first step in using clean-burning technologies to reach climate protection goals.Officials say the area's many wind turbines (涡轮机)will produce part of the energy to create the hydrogen to power the trains.Alstom says several other European countries have also expressed interest in developing hydrogen train systems. France has already said it wants its first hydrogen train to be operating by 2022.（1）Why did Germany build the new trains?A. To replace diesel trains.B. To carry more passengers.C. To make traveling much easier.D. To develop friendship with France.（2）What is one advantage of the Coradia iLint?A. It runs without making any noise.B. It doesn't use electrical power.C. It costs much less to run.D. It is cheaper to make it.（3）It can be concluded that hydrogen trains________.A. are widely usedB. are environmentally friendlyC. can stop air pollutionD. can produce water and oxygen（4）What might be the best title for the text?A. Saving Natural ResourcesB. Efforts to Reduce EmissionsC. World's First Hydrogen TrainsD. A New Way to Make Electricity二、任务型阅读（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）5.根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空自处的最佳选项。
大联考2020届高三上学期10月联考试题 英语 Word版含答案
2019～2020学年度高三10月质量检测英语考生注意：1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。
满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色，墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。
选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．。
4.本卷命题范围：高考范围。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £ 19. 15.B. £ 9. 18.C. £ 9. 15.答案是C。
1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A person's routines.B. Free morning exercise.C. The cost of visiting a park.2. With whom will the man go shopping?A. The woman.B. His grandma.C. The woman's grandma.3. What is the speakers' attitude towards Evans?A. Admiring.B. Sympathetic.C. Doubtful.4. What is the man looking for?A. A textbook.B. A shelf.C. A road.5. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At the meeting table.B. In the front of an office.C. On the way to a meeting.第二节(共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
2020届河北省保定市高三上学期期末调研英语试题(解析版)
2019—2020学年度第一学期髙三期末调研考试英语试题本试卷由四部分组成。
其中，第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题。
第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。
考试时间120分钟，满分150分。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7. 5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B, C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】Where does the conversation take place?A. In a bookshop.B. In a classroom.C. In a library.【答案】A【解析】【原文】W: Excuse me. How can I find the book called WordPower Made Easy?M: Oh, I’m afraid it was s old out.W: It’s all right. Thank you.2.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】What will Jane do at 11: 30 tomorrow?A. Visit a friend.B. Pick up her daughter.C. Have lunch with the man.【答案】B【解析】【原文】M: Jane, would you like to have lunch with me tomorrow?W: I’d really love to, but I have to pick up my daughter at eleven thirty. Thanks for inviting me.3.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】How much will the man pay?A. £100.B. £10.C. £90.【答案】C【解析】【原文】M: How much is that in total?W: 100 pounds. But if you have a membership card, I can give you a 10% discount.M: Great. This is my membership card.4.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates.B. Boss and secretary.C.Teacher and student. 【答案】B 【解析】【原文】M: Liza, I’m going out for a business fair.W: But you have an appointment with Mrs. Reddington this morning. M: Well, please make it another day. 5.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】What are the speakers talking about? A. When to leave. B. What to drink. C. Where to meet. 【答案】A 【解析】【原文】W: When does the film begin? M: 7:30. It’s just 6:30 and let’s have another drink.W:We’d better leave now,or we’ll miss the bus to the theatre.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22. 5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。
河北省2020届高三英语上学期11月百千联考试题(含答案)
A.In a hotel. B. In a restaurant. C. In a supermarket. 第二节（共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选 项 中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听 完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。 6. What would the man like to be? A. A basketball player. B. A volunteer. C. An engineer. 7. What does the man agree to do at last? A. To fix up bicycles. B. To teach kids basketball. C. To read to people at the hospital. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。 8. What happened to Bill’s son? A. He hurt his legs. B. He had an accident. C. He suffered from a disease. 9. What does the man wish his company could do? A. Offer him health care. B. Improve his pension. C. Set up more insurance rules. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。 10. What’s wrong with the woman? A. She gets a headache. B. She has a stomachache. C. She fell into the habit of smoking. 11. Why is the woman unwilling to take the man’s advice? A. She is afraid of needling.
河北省邢台市2020届高三联考英语试卷 Word版含答案
英语学科试卷注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30 分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分7.5 分）听下面5 段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.Where does the woman want to go?A. Rainbow Street.B. The bus station.C. The Business Center.2.What does the man mean in theend?A.He will buy a house in London.B.James can’t afford the house in London.C.James will get a job in the bank.3.Why does the man speak so loudly?A.The TV is on.B.Too many people are talking.C.The woman stands far away.4.What does the man mean?A.He didn’t get the book he needed.B.He had no idea where the book was.C.The library is closed on weekends.5.How does the woman sound?A. Excited.B. Relaxed.C. Worried.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白.每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
2020年河北衡水中学高三英语第一次联考试题及答案解析
2020年河北衡水中学高三英语第一次联考试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AOn a rainy afternoon, maybe one of the following books will keep you company leisurely, allowing you to spend your time alone as well as stepping into a different world.Don’t Shed Your Tears for Anyone Who Lives on These Streets,by Patricio PronIn April 1945,Italy, a writer disappeared at a conference and was found dead at another place. Thirty years later, a young man interviewed survivors from the conference, trying to uncover the truth about what happened and its consequences. This novel, by a well-known Argentine writer, explores art, crime and politics.When Breath Becomes Air, by Paul KalanithiAt thirty-six, Paul Kalanithi was diagnosed (诊断) with stage IV lung cancer. One day he was a doctor treating the dying, and the next he was a patient. This autobiography finds hope and beauty in the face of death as Kalanithi attempts to answer the question “What makes a life worth living?”.To Killa Mockingbird, by Harper LeeSet in a smallAlabamatown in the 1930s, the story focuses on honest, highly respected lawyer Atticus Finch who puts his career on the line when he agrees to represent Tom Robinson, a black man accused of committing a crime.Nobody Will Tell You This But Me: A true (as told to me) storyby Bess KalbBess Kalb saved every voicemail from her grandmother Bobby Bell who died at ninety. In this book, Bobby is speaking to Bess once more, in a voice as loving as it ever was in life and brings us several generations of brave women. They include Bobby’s mother, who traveled alone fromBelarustoAmericato survive, and Bess’s mother, who always fought against convention.1.What type of book is the first novel?A.Sci-fi.B.Biography.C.Detective books.D.History books.2.Which book explores life and death?A.To Kill a MockingbirdB.When Breath Becomes AirC.Don’t Shed Your Tears for Anyone Who Lives on These StreetsD.Nobody Will Tell You This But Me: A true (as told to me) story3.Who is the main character in the last novel?A.Bobby Bell.B.Bess Kalb.C.Bess’s mother.D.Bobby’s mother.BThe China International Search and Rescue Team(CISAR) was formed in 2001 and is now made up of several hundred rescue workers and about 20 police dogs. The team brings help and hope to those whose lives are changed by astorm, flood, earthquake, or any other natural disasters.After long and careful training, the team went on its first international rescue tasks in 2003. That year, the Chinese team helped save lives after earthquakes inAlgeriaandIran. It was the first time that a Chinese team had worked outsideChinawhose members won high praise for bravery and skill.Since then, the CISAR has completed many tasks. The list of people to whom help has been given is long. The team treated more than 3,000 people who were wounded in the 2006 earthquake inIndonesia, helped 2,500 wounded people after the earthquake that hitHaitiin 2010, and spent several months giving aid to over 25,000 people suffering from the 2010 floods inPakistan. On April 26, 2015, a group of 62 people from CISAR went toNepalafter the 8.1 magnitude earthquake that happened there.Rescue workers are trained to find people, treat wounds, and hand out food, water, and other supplies. They have to be able to do work that is difficult under conditions which can be very dangerous. After a disaster, there is usually no electricity or water, and there may be diseases and other dangers. Rescue workers get to save lives, but they must also bury the dead. That means they have to be strong in both body and mind.Rescue workers must have big hearts, too. It takes a lot of love and courage to risk one’s own life to save someone else’s. The members of the CISAR have plenty of both and are always ready to go wherever help is needed.4. What is the function of the numbers in Paragraph 3?A. To advertise for the CISAR.B. To add some basic information.C. To praise Recue Workers’ contributions.D. To stress the dangers Rescue Workers face.5. What is the author’s attitude towards Rescue Workers?A. Hopeful.B. Respectful.C. Curious.D. Supportive.6. What are the last two paragraphs mainly about?A. The duty rescue workers must perform.B. The qualities rescue workers must own.C. The difficulties rescue workers must go through.D. The willingness rescue workers should require.7. What may be the best title of the passage?A. China to the RescueB. How to train CISARC. Welcome to CISARD. Rescue on requestCOne billion people in the world are short of water. How can this problem be solved. Some suggestions have been to desalinate ocean water or to build enormous water pipelines from areas where water is abundant. (Suggestions such as these prove extremely expensive when they are actually used.) One possibility that scientists are considering is pulling icebergs from either the North Pole or the South Pole to parts of the world with a water shortage. Although many questions must be answered before such a project could be tried, moving icebergs seems a reasonable possibility in the future.Engineers, mathematicians, and glaciologists from a dozen countries have been considering the iceberg as a future source of water. Saudi Arabia is particularly interested in this project because it has a great water shortage. Scientists estimate that it would take 128 days to transport a large iceberg (about 1/2 square mile) to Saudi Arabia. Yet the iceberg would be completely melted by the 104th day. Therefore, insulation would be essential, but how to insulate the iceberg remains an unsolved problem.The problems in transporting an iceberg are numerous. The first problem is choosing the iceberg to pull. The icebergs that form in the North Pole are quite difficult to handle because of their shape. Only a small portion extends above the water — most of the iceberg is below the surface, which would make it difficult to pull. South Pole icebergs, on the other hand, are flat and float like table tops. Thus they would be much easier to move.How can a 200-million-ton iceberg be moved. No ship is strong enough to pull such enormous weight through the water. Perhaps several ships could be used. Attaching ropes to an iceberg this size is also an enormous problem. Engineers think that large nails or long metal rods could be driven into the ice. What would happen if the iceberg splits into several pieces during the pulling. Even if an iceberg with very few cracks were chosen, how could it be pulled through stormy waters. Furthermore, once the iceberg reached its destination, very few portswould be deep enough to store it.All of these problems must be solved before icebergs can become a reasonable source of water. Yet scientists estimate that it will be possible to transport them in the near future. Each year, enough icebergs form to supply the whole world with fresh water for a full year. In addition, icebergs are free and nonpolluting. As a solution to the world’s water problems, icebergs may be a workable possibility.8. What is a problem in transporting iceberg?A. The size of the iceberg.B. The colour of the iceberg.C. The salt in the iceberg.D. The movement of air and water.9. What is the author’ attitude towards transporting iceberg?A. Pessimistic.B. Objective.C. Optimistic.D. Unconcerned.10. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?A. It is hard to use iceberg.B. Iceberg are a good choice.C. There are problems with iceberg.D. Man finds no other ways to solve water shortage.11. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Shortage of water.B. Icebergs for water.C. Scientists and icebergs.D. Iceberg—scientists headache.DIdentifying the chemical makeup of pigment (色素) used in ancient documents, paintings, and watercolor1 s is criticalto restoring and conserving the precious artworks. However, despite numerous efforts, scientists had been unable to determine the source of folium, a popular blue dye used to color1 manuscripts (手稿) in Europe during the middle ages — from the 5th to the 15th century. Now, a team of researchers fromPortugalhas finally uncovered the mysterious ingredient responsible for the gorgeous blueish-purple color1 that helped bring ancient illustrations and texts to life.The research team began byporing overinstructions penned by European dye makers from the 12th, 14th, and 15th centuries. They found what they were seeking in a 15th-century text entitledThe Book on How to Make All the Color Paints for Illuminating Books. However, translating the instructions was no easy task. It was written in the now extinct Judaeo-Portuguese language, and though the source of the dye was traced back to a plant, noname was mentioned.However, by piecing together suggestions from the text, the scientists were able to determine that the dye was made from the bluish-green berries of the chrozophora tinctoria plant. After an extensive search, the team found a few varieties of the plant growing along the roadside near the town ofMonsarazin southPortugal.The detailed instructions gave the researchers critical clues — including the best time to pick the berries. “You need to squeeze the fruits, being careful not to break the seeds, and then to put them on linen (亚麻).” The scientist says the detail was important since broken seeds polluted the pigment, producing an inferior quality ink. The dyed linen, which was left to dry, was an efficient way to store and transport the pigment during ancient times. When needed, the artist would simply cut off a piece of the cloth and dip it with water to squeeze out the blue color1 .Once the key ingredient had been identified, the researchers began to determine the dye’s molecular structure. To their surprise, they found that folium was not like any other known permanent blue dyes — it was an entirely new class of color1 , one they named chrozophoridin. “Chrozophoridin was used in ancient times to make a beautiful blue dye for painting.” the team wrote in the study. “Thus, we believe that this will not be our final word on this amazing plant and its story and that further discoveries will follow soon.”12. The primary purpose of the study is to ________.A. restore and conserve ancient precious artworksB. determine the substance making up the foliumC. prove the ancient dye-making technique was organicD. identify which class of color1 folium belongs to13. The underlined phrase “poring over”in the second paragraph means ________.A. discussing publiclyB. testing repeatedlyC. passing directlyD. reading carefully14. What can be learned about the blue dye folium?A. It was essentially an inferior type of ink.B. It was the only kind made from wild berries.C. It could be carried and used easily.D. It was carefully squeezed from broken seeds.15. The article is mainly about _________.A. how the mystery ofa thousand-year-old blue dye was solvedB. why the researchers took the trouble to recreate the dyeC. what needs to be done to make an organic dye from a plantD. when and where the discovery of the dye was made第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。