阅读理解-第三十一篇 卡特里娜飓风
贵州省毕节市2023-2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题(含答案)
保密★启用前毕节市2023-2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语注意事项：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。
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 is the man looking for?A. A notebook.B. Some books.C. Today’s paper.2. Which bus should the woman take?A. Number 5.B. Number 28.C. Number 67 .3. Why does the woman want to use the man’s locker?A. To store clothes.B. To store books.C. To store newspapers.4. How much money do the speakers have together?A. £ 4.60.B. £ 5.00.C. £ 7.40.5. Who is the man probably?A. A salesman.B. A scientist.C. A tailor.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。
高考英语 实战演练专题阅读理解(31-35)
2012届高考英语实战演练专题阅读理解（31-35）《附详析》(第31篇)GUATEMALA CITY(Reuters)—A fish that lives in mangrove swamps(红树沼泽) across the Americas can live out of water for months at a time, similar to how animals adapted (适应)to land millions of years ago, a new study shows.The Mangrove Rivulus, a type of small killifish, lives in small pools of water in a certain type of empty nut or even old beer cans in the mangrove swamps of Belize, the United States and Brazil. When their living place dries up, they live on the land in logs (圆木), said Scott Taylor，a researcher at the Brevard Endangered Lands Program in Florida.The fish ，whose scientific name is Rivulus marmoratus, can grow as large as three inches. They group together in logs and breathe air through their skin until they can find water again.The new scientific discovery came after a trip to Belize.“We kicked over a log and the fish just came crowding out，”Taylor told Reuters in neighboring Guatemala by telephone. He said he will make his study on the fish known to the public in an American magazine early next year.In lab tests, Taylor said he found the fish can live up to 66 days out of water without eating.Some other fish can live out of water for a short period of time.The walking catfish found in Southeast Asia can stay on land for hours at a time, while lungfish found in Austra lia, Africa and South America can live ont of water，but only in an inactive state. But no other known fish can be out of water as long as the Mangrove Rivulus and remain active, according to Patricia Wright, a biologist at Canada’s University of Guelph.Further studies of the fish may tell how animals changed over time.“These animals live in conditions similar to those that existed millions of years ago ，when animals began making the transition (过渡) from water onto land, ”Wright said.[语篇解读] 最新发现：有一种鱼，即使离开水也能存活。
卡特里娜飓风英语作文
卡特里娜飓风英语作文In the late summer of 2005, Hurricane Katrina formed over the Bahamas and crossed southern Florida as a moderate Category 1 hurricane, causing some deaths and flooding there before growing to catastrophic strength over the Gulf of Mexico. Approaching the Gulf Coast, Katrina reached Category 5 status on the morning of August 28 and became one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record.Landfall occurred on August 29, 2005, as a Category 3 hurricane near Buras-Triumph, Louisiana, with sustained winds of 125 mph. As Katrina made its way up the eastern United States, its ferocity diminished, but the scale of devastation became apparent, particularly in the city of New Orleans. Levees and flood walls failed throughout the city, over 80% of which was submerged. The failure of the levees prompted a lawsuit against the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the builders of the levee system as mandated by the Flood Control Act of 1965. Responsibility for the failures and flooding was attributed to the USACE by several investigations in the aftermath of the storm.The impact of Hurricane Katrina was monumental, leading to an estimated 1,833 deaths and packing the economic punch of $108 billion in damages, making it the costliest hurricane in U.S. history. The storm surge from Katrina was 20-ft (6-m) high. Over fifty breaches in surge protection structures surrounding the city of New Orleans led to the flooding of 80% of the city and many areas remained submerged for weeks.The aftermath of Katrina was characterized by extensive reporting of looting, violence, shooting against rescuers, and a delay in relief supplies. Federal, state, and local government response was criticized, leading to investigations by the United States Congress, and resignations from FEMA head Michael D. Brown and New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Eddie Compass.Several agencies provided relief and support, with the United States Coast Guard, National Guard, and the Red Cross being among the first to provide aid for victims.Volunteers from across the country also converged on New Orleans to help in the aftermath.The long-term recovery from Katrina has been a complex affair with many residents displaced for months or years, the destruction of homes and businesses, and the complete overhaul of the city's infrastructure. The disaster prompted a comprehensive examination of national disaster preparedness and a review of emergency management systems.The memory of Katrina is a stark reminder of the power of nature and the vulnerability of human settlements in the face of such power. It also serves as a testament to the resilience of communities and the human spirit in the face of overwhelming odds. The lessons learned from Katrina have led to improved disaster preparedness and response strategies, ensuring that the response to future disasters is swift and effective.Hurricane Katrina will be remembered not only for the destruction it caused but also for the spotlight it shone on the socioeconomic and racial disparities in the United States. The storm exposed the deep-rooted issues of poverty and inequality, prompting discussions and actions towards a more equitable society.In the years following Katrina, New Orleans has rebuilt much of what was lost and has become a symbol of resilience and renewal. The city's culture remains as vibrant as ever, and its people continue to show the strength that carried them through the storm's darkest days. The legacy of Katrina is one of tragedy, hope, and the ongoing journey towards recovery and justice. 。
辽宁省大连市2024_2025学年高一英语上学期期末考试试题含解析
大连市2024～2024学年度第一学期期末考试试卷高一英语说明：1. 请在答题纸上作答，在试卷上作答无效。
2. 本试卷共120分，考试时间100分钟。
选择题部分第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分35分)第一节(共10小题；每小题2. 5分，满分25分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
AEasy floatingIf you have ever been swimming in the ocean, you may have noticed that sea water is easier to float in than pool water. Here’s why:You’ll needTwo clear bowls Food coloring Spoon Salt Two eggs1. Fill bowls halfway with water.2. Add 10 tablespoons of salt to one bowl, mix until it dissolves, and then add several drops of color.3. Carefully put an egg into each bowl of water, and watch what happens.What happens?The egg in the plain water sinks. The egg in the salt water floats. (If the salt water egg does not float well, mix more salt into the bowl. ) The water and salt particles (粒子) in the salt water bowl are closer together than plain water particles are. They press harder against the egg than the plain water particles do and the egg floats.1. The purpose of the experiment is to explain ________.A. why the egg floats in the salt waterB. why people float more easily in the seaC. how we can make the egg float in waterD. how the water and salt particles act together2. According to the text, if the egg in the salt water doesn’t float, which is the reason?A. The water is too hot.B. The egg is not fresh.C. The bowl is too small.D. The salt is not enough.3. Why does the egg float in the salt water instead of in the plain water?A. The egg gets more pressure.B. The salt particles press harder.C. The water particles are closer.D. The food coloring gives a force. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A【解析】这是一篇科普类阅读。
2022年湖南省永州市中考英语试题(含答案)
永州市2022年初中学业水平考试英语（试题卷）温馨提示：1．本试卷分试题卷和答题卡两部分，考试结束后，将试题卷和答题卡一并交回。
2．考生作答时，选择题和非选择题均须按答题卡中注意事项的要求答题，在试题卷上答题无效。
3．本试卷满分120分，考试时量100分钟，由听力技能、阅读技能、知识运用和写作技能四个部分组成，其中听力材料朗读两遍。
4．本试卷共8页，如有缺页，请申明。
第一部分听力技能（共两节，计20分）第一节（共5分，每小题1分）听下面五段材料，每段材料后各有1个小题，从各小题所给的A、B、C三个选顶中选出最佳答案，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段材料前，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。
1．What does the man need?A. B. C.2．What does Lucy’s cousin look like?A. B. C.3．Where did the woman go?A. B. C.4．How much is the red dress?A. B. C.5．What can Nancy play?A. B. C.第二节（共15分，每小题1分）听下面六段材料，每段材料后各有几个小题，从各小题所给的A、B、C三个选顶中选出最佳答案，井标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段材料前，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。
听第一段材料，回答第6～7小题。
6．What is the woman’s favorite subject?A. PE.B. Music.C. Math.7．Why does the woman like it?A. Because it is relaxing.B. Because it is interesting.C. Because it is educational.听第二段材料，回答第8~9小题。
新奥尔良飓风
新奥尔良一 些被困居民 在楼顶等待 救援，写出 大大的 “HELP”字 样
科比
立即以个人名义捐出了10万美元。随 即科比也积极响应肯尼-史密斯的慈善 义演，筹集了差不多100万美元的基 金。
沙尔-奥尼尔
奥尼尔取消了原定于该月进行的奥尼尔慈 善高尔夫球赛，并花了几天到路易斯安那 州考察当地的受灾情况。之后他又向受灾 民众捐献了家具、化妆品、衣物以及其他 生活物品。他和妻子将在南佛罗里达的八 家大型家具店中设置收集箱，呼吁公众向 灾区的人民捐献出必要的个人卫生用品。 另外他在达拉斯租下了一些公寓，安置了 大约400名左右的灾民。
国际上的援助
芬兰：红十字会派遣三个后勤支 阿富汗：10万美元 援队 亚美尼亚：10万美元 希腊：快艇 全球定位系统 阿塞拜疆：50万美元 以色列：帐篷 医疗救护用品 婴 巴哈马群岛：5万美元 儿食品 格鲁吉亚：5万美元 意大利：发电机 抽水机和净化器 加蓬：50万美元 帐篷 医疗物资 吉布提：5万美元 日本：100万美元(现金) 发电机 马尔代夫：2.5万美元现金 帐篷 毯子 瓶装水 委内瑞拉：100多万美元 墨西哥：被褥 方便食品 婴儿用 加拿大：两架直升机 32人 品 卫生用品 组成的救援队 加拿大航空 美洲国家组织：2.5万美元(现金) 公司派遣飞机帮助疏散灾民 挪威：价值154万美元的救援物 医疗物资 新加坡:3架直升机
新奥尔良夜晚的街角
飓风：卡特里娜
飓风卡特里娜（英文：Hurricane Katrina）是 2005年8月出现的一个五级飓风，在美国新奥尔 良造成了严重破坏。2005年8月25日，飓风在美 国佛罗里达州登陆，8月29日破晓时分，再次以 每小时233公里的风速在美国墨西哥湾沿岸新奥 尔良外海岸登陆。登陆超过12小时后，才减弱为 强烈热带风暴。整个受灾范围几乎与英国国土面 积相当，被认为是美国历史上损失最大的自然灾 害之一。
浙江省杭州市七县市2024年高二上学期期末学业水平测试英语试题含解析
2. What does the man think of the woman?
A. She can make money. B. She shouldn’t buy the suit. C. She’s careless with money.
5. Who was to blame for the accident?
A. The other driver. B. Dana. C. The man.
第二节听下面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。
A. A student ticket is half the price.
B The cinema has a car park of its own.
C. Further information can be given.
第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
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，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。
A
Walt Disney World Holiday Celebrations in the 4 Parks
Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World's first parade since March 2020 is hitting Main Street just in time for the holidays. The parade kicks off with Mickey and Minnie in their holiday styles and ends with a visit from Santa Claus. The only way to see this parade is with a ticket. Other celebrations include a speቤተ መጻሕፍቲ ባይዱial fireworks display, holiday-themed stage performances and dance parties. Guests may even get to experience a little snowfall in Florida.
2023届高考英语最新热点时文阅读：飓风“菲奥娜”登陆美国波多黎各(含练习题)
Hurricane Fiona rips through powerlessPuerto Rico飓风“菲奥娜”登陆美国波多黎各Hurricane Fiona struck Puerto Rico’s southwest coast on Sunday as it unleashed landslides, knocked the power grid out, and ripped up asphalt from roads and flung the pieces around.飓风“菲奥娜”18日在波多黎各的西南海岸登陆，引发了山体滑坡、摧毁了电网、掀翻了道路上的沥青，碎片四处飞溅。
Hundreds of people were evacuated or rescued across the island as floodwaters rose swiftly. Rushing rivers of brown water enveloped cars, first floors and even an airport runway in the island’s southern region.随着洪水迅速上涨，全岛数百人被疏散或获救。
在该岛南部地区，湍急的浑浊洪水淹没了汽车、淹没了一楼、甚至淹没了一条机场跑道。
重点词汇：1. coast英/kəʊst/ 美/koʊst/n. 海岸2. rose英/rəʊz/ 美/roʊz/v. 增长，上升3. southern英/ˈsʌðən/ 美/ˈsʌðərn/adj. 南方的，南部的听双语新闻-填词Hurricane Fiona rips through powerless Puerto Rico Hurricane Fiona struck Puerto Rico’s southwest coast on Sunday as it unleashed landslides,1 the power grid out, and ripped up asphalt from roads and flung the pieces around.2 people were evacuated or rescued across the island as floodwaters rose swiftly. Rushing rivers of brown water3 cars, first floors and even an airport runway in the island’s southern region.听双语新闻-语法填空Hurricane Fiona rips through powerless Puerto Rico Hurricane Fiona struck Puerto Rico’s southwest coast on Sunday as it unleashed landslides, knocked the power grid out, and ripped up asphalt from roads and flung the 1 (piece) around.Hundreds of people were evacuated or 2 (rescue) across the island as floodwaters rose swiftly. 3 (rush) rivers of brown water enveloped cars, first floors and even an airport runway in the island’s southern region.中文新闻：飓风“菲奥娜”登陆美国波多黎各飓风“菲奥娜”18日在波多黎各的西南海岸登陆，引发了山体滑坡、摧毁了电网、掀翻了道路上的沥青，碎片四处飞溅。
卡特里娜飓风英语作文
卡特里娜飓风英语作文英文回答：Hurricane Katrina was a powerful and devastating Category 5 hurricane that made landfall in the Gulf Coast of the United States in August 2005. The storm caused catastrophic damage and led to widespread flooding in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. The death toll from the hurricane was over 1,800 people, and the economic damage totaled over $160 billion.The response to Hurricane Katrina was widely criticized as being slow and inadequate. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was overwhelmed by the scope of the disaster, and it took days for federal assistance to reach the affected areas. The lack of coordination between federal, state, and local governments exacerbated the problems, and many people were left without food, water, or shelter for days after the hurricane.The response to Hurricane Katrina highlighted the need for better disaster preparedness and response plans. In the years since the storm, FEMA has been reformed and new emergency management systems have been put in place. However, there is still much that can be done to improvethe nation's ability to respond to future disasters.中文回答：卡特里娜飓风是2005年8月登陆美国墨西哥湾沿岸的强劲且毁灭性的第五类飓风。
2024年1月浙江省首考普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语试题含解析
2024年1月普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语（答案在最后）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,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.What does the man do?A.A computer technician.B.A hotel receptionist.C.A shop assistant.2.Where does the conversation take place?A.At the grocer's.B.At the tailor's.C.At the cleaner's.3.How did the speakers come to Seattle?A.By plane.B.By car.C.By train.4.What will the speakers have for dinner today?A.Fried rice.B.Noodles.C.Steak.5.How is Sophie feeling now?A.Confused.B.Worried.C.Tired.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。
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第三十一篇Hurricane（飓风）Katrina
A hurricane is a fiercely powerful , rotating form of tropical（热带的）storm that can be l24 to l ,240 miles in diameter. The term（术语）hurricane is derived from Hurican,the name of a native American storm god. Hurricanes are typical of a calm central region of low pressure between l2 to 60 miles in diameter, known as the eye. They occur in tropical regions. Over its lifetime ,one of these storms can release as much energy as l0 ,000 nuclear bombs.
The seed for hurricane formation is a cluster of thunderstorms over warm tropical（热带的）waters.Hurricanes can only form and be fed when the sea-surface temperature exceed s 27℃and the surrounding atmosphere is calm. These requirements are met between June and November in the northem hemisphere（半球）.
Under these conditions , large quantities of water evaporate（蒸发）and condense（凝结）into clouds and rain - releasing heat in the process. It is this heat energy , combine d（结合）with the rotation of theEarth，that drives a hurricane.
When the warm column of air from the sea surface first begins to rise , it causes an area of low pressure. this in turn creates wind as air is drawn into the area. This spinning wind drags up more moisture-laden air from the sea surface in a process that swells the storm. Cold air falls back to the ocean surface through the eye and on the outside of the storm.
Initially , when wind speeds reach 23 miles per hour , these mild , wet and grey weather systems are known as depressions.Hurricane Katrina formed in this way over the south-eastern Bahamas on 23 August 2005. Katrina has had a devastating impact on the Gulf Coast of the US , leaving a disaster（灾难）zone（区域、地带）of 90 , 000 square miles in its wake- almost the size of the ÙK.Thousands have been killed or injure d and more than half a million people have been displaced in a humanitarian （人道主义的）crisis（危机）of a scale（规模、比例）not seen in the US since the great depression(大萧条). The cost of the damage may top $ l00 billion.
练习：
l. What is the eye of a hurricane?
A A native American storm god.
B A rotating form of tropical storm that can be l24 to l240 miles in diameter.
C A calm central region of low pressure between l2 to 60 miles in diameter.
D A storm that can release as much energy as l0 ,000 nuclear bombs.
2. Which of the following is NOT the "requirements" mention ed(提到) in the second paragraph?
A The tropical waters are warm and calm.
B The sea-surface temperature exceed s 27℃.
C There are thunderststorms over warm tropical waters.
DThe atmosphere surrounding the sea is calm.
3. Which of the following is the best explanation of the word “drive" in the third paragraph? ,
A To guide, control, or direct.
B To force to go through or push in.
C To supply the motive force or power and cause to function.
,D To force to move in a particular directioo.
4. What does the warm air mention ed in the fourth paragraph produce when it is rising from the sea surface?
A High pressure.
B Low pressure.
C Wind.
D Cold air.
5. What is NOT true of Hurricane Katrioa according to the last paragraph?
A The area affected is almost the size of the UK.
B It left a disaster zone of 90,000 square miles.
C Half a million people are forced to leave the area.
D The humanitarian crisis is as serious as that of the great depression.
第三十一篇卡特里娜飓风
飓风是一种猛烈、强大、螺旋形式的热带风暴，直径可达124-1240英里。
飓风"hurricane" 一词是由"Hurican"一词衍生而来，Hurican是美国本地风暴之神的名字。
飓风的特征是其中心的无风区域气压低，直径在12-60英里之间，被称作风眼。
它们在热带区域出现。
在飓风肆虐的整个过程中，有一种飓风可释放相当于1万颗核弹的能量。
飓风形成的原因是由于雷暴聚集在温暖的热带水面之上。
只有当海平面的温度超过27'C并且周围的空气稳定时，飓风才能形成、壮大。
在6月到11月之间的北半球这些条件可达到。
在这些条件下，大量的水蒸气凝结成云和雨，并在此过程中释放热量。
正是这些热能，加上地球的自转驱动着跑风。
当海平面的柱状暖气流首次开始上升时，它会引起一片低气压区，而这一区域紧接着会形成风，因为空气被吸引流动进这一区域。
这一旋转运动的风带起了海面上更多的充满水汽的空气。
这一过程增大了暴风的威力。
冷空气通过暴风中心降回海面，落到暴风外围。
一开始，当风速达到每小时23英里时，这些温和、潮湿、灰色的气候系统被称作低气压区。
2005年8月23日，卡特里娜飓风以这种方式在巴哈马群岛东南形成。
卡特里娜飓风对美国的墨西哥湾沿岸造成了毁灭性打击，其后留下了面积为9万平方英里的受灾区域——几乎和英国的面积一样大。
数以千计的人因此伤亡。
50多万人被迫离开家园，如此大规模的人道主义危机是美国自大萧条以来还未经历过的。
此次飓风造成的破坏可能超过1000亿美元。