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"Respect me!" cries Mike Adams. "I am a real scientist. Look at the lab! Look at my science geek T-shirt with the math joke on it! How much more convincing can I be?"
Several of you have noticed that a certain friend of the blog has been under attack from one of the quackiest of Internet quacks out there. . The paranoia and stupidity are black hole level density. (Yes, instead of posting the whole thing, I’ve simply posted a link to our friend’s discussion and rebuttal of Adams’ charges.)
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As most people know, in the past few years, sandstorms have swept across many cities and areas of North China, polluting the air and disturbing daily lives of human beings. People look dirty and suffer many kinds of illnesses, such as breath difficulty. The sandstorm is such a serious problem that it has not only undermined the industrial and agricultural development of our country but also caused a lot of trouble to the living conditions of the Chinese people. It is expected that effective(有效的) measures should be taken as soon as possible through our joint efforts to limit its occurrence.So what should we do with the frightening sandstorms? Some experts put forward practical suggestions as follows: For one thing, more funs(基金)ought to be put into tree planting and forest protection so as to keep more water resources within the surface of the earth. For another, governments of all countries should make laws on environmental protection.For example, banning the use of throw-away chopsticks and punishing illegal tree cutting. Scientists should also study and find ways to cut down the degree of its destruction and to improve the whole environment.How people look forward to sunny days with little breeze(微风)touching their faces now and forever! Nevertheless, I am fully confident that the golden days can come back so long as everyone tried his best to protect natural environment from today on.【小题1】The underlined word”undermined”(in Paragraph 1)means &&&&.A．weakenedB．encouragedC．keptD．made【小题2】From the first paragraph, we can infer &&&&.A．China has taken no measures to prevent sandstorms.B．sandstorms can cause much damage to human beings and their daily lives.C．the sandstorm is the most dangerous natural disaster to human beings.D．more sandstorms will happen in the near future in North China.【小题3】How many ways do some experts put forward to fight against sandstorm?A．5B．4C．3D．2【小题4】What’s the author’s attitude towards the situation to sandstorms’ problems?A．UnconfidentB．OptimisticC．RegretfulD．SatisfiedA&
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本文讲述的是在沙尘暴对我们的工农业和生活的影响，分析了我们能够采取的多种措施。【小题1】A 推理题。根据The sandstorm is such a serious problem that it has not only undermined the industrial and agricultural development of our country but also caused a lot of trouble to the living conditions of the Chinese people.可知沙尘暴不仅仅削弱了工农业的发展，还倒装很多的生活方面的困难。故该词是指A项意思。【小题2】B 推理题。根据第一段5,6行but also caused a lot of trouble to the living conditions of the Chinese people说明沙尘暴会给人们的生活带来很多的麻烦，故B正确。【小题3】C 细节题。根据文章第二段: For one thing, more funs(基金)ought to和For another, governments of all countries should make laws on environmental protection.以及Scientists should also study and find ways to cut down the degree of its destruction and to improve the whole environment.说明文章中提出了3种方法，故C正确。【小题4】B 推理题。根据文章最后2行I am fully confident that the golden days can come back so long as everyone tried his best to protect natural environment from today on.说明作者很有信心。故B正确。
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欢迎来到乐乐题库，查看习题“As most people know, in the past few years, sandstorms have swept across many cities and areas of North China, polluting the air and disturbing daily lives of human beings. People look dirty and suffer many kinds of illnesses, such as breath difficulty. The sandstorm is such a serious problem that it has not only undermined the industrial and agricultural development of our country but also caused a lot of trouble to the living conditions of the Chinese people. It is expected that effective(有效的) measures should be taken as soon as possible through our joint efforts to limit its occurrence.So what should we do with the frightening sandstorms? Some experts put forward practical suggestions as follows: For one thing, more funs(基金)ought to be put into tree planting and forest protection so as to keep more water resources within the surface of the earth. For another, governments of all countries should make laws on environmental protection.For example, banning the use of throw-away chopsticks and punishing illegal tree cutting. Scientists should also study and find ways to cut down the degree of its destruction and to improve the whole environment.How people look forward to sunny days with little breeze(微风)touching their faces now and forever! Nevertheless, I am fully confident that the golden days can come back so long as everyone tried his best to protect natural environment from today on.【小题1】The underlined word”undermined”(in Paragraph 1)means ____.A．weakenedB．encouragedC．keptD．made【小题2】From the first paragraph, we can infer ____.A．China has taken no measures to prevent sandstorms.B．sandstorms can cause much damage to human beings and their daily lives.C．the sandstorm is the most dangerous natural disaster to human beings.D．more sandstorms will happen in the near future in North China.【小题3】How many ways do some experts put forward to fight against sandstorm?A．5B．4C．3D．2【小题4】What’s the author’s attitude towards the situation to sandstorms’ problems?A．UnconfidentB．OptimisticC．RegretfulD．Satisfied”的答案、考点梳理，并查找与习题“As most people know, in the past few years, sandstorms have swept across many cities and areas of North China, polluting the air and disturbing daily lives of human beings. People look dirty and suffer many kinds of illnesses, such as breath difficulty. The sandstorm is such a serious problem that it has not only undermined the industrial and agricultural development of our country but also caused a lot of trouble to the living conditions of the Chinese people. It is expected that effective(有效的) measures should be taken as soon as possible through our joint efforts to limit its occurrence.So what should we do with the frightening sandstorms? Some experts put forward practical suggestions as follows: For one thing, more funs(基金)ought to be put into tree planting and forest protection so as to keep more water resources within the surface of the earth. For another, governments of all countries should make laws on environmental protection.For example, banning the use of throw-away chopsticks and punishing illegal tree cutting. Scientists should also study and find ways to cut down the degree of its destruction and to improve the whole environment.How people look forward to sunny days with little breeze(微风)touching their faces now and forever! Nevertheless, I am fully confident that the golden days can come back so long as everyone tried his best to protect natural environment from today on.【小题1】The underlined word”undermined”(in Paragraph 1)means ____.A．weakenedB．encouragedC．keptD．made【小题2】From the first paragraph, we can infer ____.A．China has taken no measures to prevent sandstorms.B．sandstorms can cause much damage to human beings and their daily lives.C．the sandstorm is the most dangerous natural disaster to human beings.D．more sandstorms will happen in the near future in North China.【小题3】How many ways do some experts put forward to fight against sandstorm?A．5B．4C．3D．2【小题4】What’s the author’s attitude towards the situation to sandstorms’ problems?A．UnconfidentB．OptimisticC．RegretfulD．Satisfied”相似的习题。Are we getting more stupid? According to Gerald Crabtree, a scientist at Stanford University in the US, we are.You may not want to hear this, but Crabtree believes that human intelligence reached its 题目和参考答案——精英家教网——
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Are we getting more stupid? According to Gerald Crabtree, a scientist at Stanford University in the US, we are.You may not want to hear this, but Crabtree believes that human intelligence reached its peak more than 2,000 years ago and ever since then has been going downhill. “If an average Greek from 1,000 BC were transported to modern times, he or she would be one of the brightest among us,” Crabtree told The Guardian.At the heart of Crabtree’s thinking is a simple idea. In the past, intelligence was critical for survival when our ancestors had to avoid dangerous animals and hunt for food. The difference of being smart or stupid is often life or death. However, after the spread of agriculture, when our ancestors began to live in dense farming communities, the need to keep their intelligence in peak condition gradually reduced.This is not hard to understand. Most of the time, pressure is what keeps us going – you need the pressure from your teachers to
the pressure of looking pretty prompts(促使) you to lose weight when summer comes. And the same is also true of our intelligence – if we think less, we become less smart.These mutations(变异) are harmful to our intelligence and they were all developed in the past 3,000 years. The other evidence that Crabtree holds is in our genes. He found that among the 2,000 to 5,000 genes that we have that determine human intelligence , there are two or more mutations in each of us.However, Crabtree’s theory has been criticized by some who say that early humans may have better hunting and surviving abilities, but people today have developed a more diverse intelligence. For example, spearing a tiger doesn’t necessarily require more brainpower than playing chess or writing a poem. Moreover, the power of modern education means a lot more people have the opportunity to learn nowadays.“You wouldn’t get Stephen Hawking 2,000 years ago. He just wouldn’t exist,” Thomas Hills of the University of Warwick, UK, told Live Science. “But now we have people of his intellectual capacity doing things and making insights(洞察力) that we would never have achieved in our environment of evolutionary adaptation.”【小题1】What is Crabtree’s recent finding according to the article?&A．The Greeks from 1,000 BC could have been the smartest in human history. B．Our ancient ancestors had no better surviving abilities than we do nowadays. C．Humans have been getting steadily more intelligent since the invention of farming. D．Mutations in genes that decide human intelligence have affected the development of intelligence. 【小题2】According to Crabtree, ancient humans _______.A．had much more genes that determine human intelligence B．were forced to be smart due to natural selection pressures C．relied more on group intelligence than individual intelligence D．developed a diverse intelligence to adapt to the hard realities 【小题3】Some argue that Crabtree’s theory is false because they think _______.A．people today are under much more pressure than early humans B．it’s ridiculous to compare a hunter’s and a poet’s intelligence C．modern education is far more advanced than ancient education D．human intelligence nowadays is different from that of the distant past 【小题4】What is Thomas Hills’ attitude toward Crabtree’s theory?A．Supportive B．Unfavorable C．Worried D．Confused
【小题1】D【小题2】B【小题3】D【小题4】B&&
解析试题分析：文章介绍了Crabtree最近的研究发现，现在的人类没有以前聪明了，因为决定人们基因的变异影响了智力的发展。但是这个观点引起了争论。【小题1】推理题：从第五段的句子：These mutations(变异) are harmful to our intelligence and they were all developed in the past 3,000 years. The other evidence that Crabtree holds is in our genes. He found that among the 2,000 to 5,000 genes that we have that determine human intelligence , there are two or more mutations in each of us.可知 Crabtree最近的研究发现，决定人们基因的变异影响了智力的发展。选D【小题2】细节题：从第三段的句子：In the past, intelligence was critical for survival when our ancestors had to avoid dangerous animals and hunt for food. The difference of being smart or stupid is often life or death.可知Crabtree古代的人是因为自然选择的压力被迫聪明，选 B【小题3】细节题：从倒数第二段的句子：However, Crabtree’s theory has been criticized by some who say that early humans may have better hunting and surviving abilities, but people today have developed a more diverse intelligence.可知现在人们的智力和遥远的过去是不一样的，选D【小题4】推理题：从最后一段的句子：Thomas Hills of the University of Warwick, UK, told Live Science. “But now we have people of his intellectual capacity doing things and making insights(洞察力) that we would never have achieved in our environment of evolutionary adaptation.”可知 Thomas Hills 对Crabtree 的理论的态度是不支持的，选B考点：考查社会现象类短文
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If you haven’t seen or heard anything about Road Rage in the last few months, you’ve probably been avoiding the media. There have been countless stories about this new and scary phenomenon, considered a type of aggressive driving. You have most likely encountered aggressive dnriving or Road Rage recently if you drive at all. While drunk driving remains a critical problem，the facts about aggressive driving are surely as disturbing. For instance，according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Association, 41，907 people died on the highway last year．of those deaths,the agency estimates that about two-thirds were caused at least in part by aggressive driving behavior．Why is this phenomenon occurring more than ever now and why is it something that seemed almost nonexistent a few short years ago?Experts have certain theories，and all are probably partially correct．One suggestion is over crowding．In the last decade，the number of the cars on the roads has increased by more than 11 percent，and the number of miles driven has increased by 35 percent．However,the number of new road miles has only increased by 1 percent．That means more cars in the same amount of space；and the problem is even serious in urban areas．Also，people have less time and more things to do．With people working and trying to fit extra chores and activities into the day，street levels have never been higher．Stress creates anxiety,which leads to short tempers．These factors，when combined in certain situations，Can induce Road Rage.You may think you are the last person who would drive aggressively，but you might be surprised．For instance, have you ever yelled out loud at a slower driver,sounded the horn long and hard at another car, or sped up to keep another driver from passing?If you recognize yourself in any of these situations，watch out!Whether you are getting angry at other drivers，or another driver is visibly upset with you，there are things you can do to avoid any major conflict.If you are easily influenced to Road Rage，the key is to discharge your emotion in a healthy way.If You are the target of another driver’s rage，do everything possible to get away from me other drive safely，including avoiding eye contact and getting out of their way． 【小题1】What can we learn from the first paragraph?A．Most people are angry at media reports and want to avoid themB．Most drivers have bad mannersC．Road Rage has received much media attention in the past few monthsD．People showing no interest in the media know little about recent happenings【小题2】According to the passage，what are the causes of overcrowding?A．Stress，anxiety and short tempers．B．People working together in a big city．C．More cars stopping in the same amount of spaceD．Quickly increasing cars and slowly increasing new road miles【小题3】The underlined“induce”in Paragraph3 Call be replaced by“A．relaxB．causeC．reduceD．destroy【小题4】Which of the following is“aggressive driving”?A．Phoning while driving．B．Driving at a low speed．C．Shouting loud at another driver．D．Sounding the horn when driving．【小题5】What does the writer want to tell US by writing the last paragraph?A．Flow to control our angerB．How to deal with Road Rage．C，How to recognize aggressive drivers．D．How to avoid eye contact with other drivers．
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A survey reveals that employees in China say they are not engaged in their jobs. Judging by the survey data, many Chinese workplaces are black holes of misery and despair.Only 6% of Chinese employees said they are "engaged" in their jobs, according to a global Gallup survey released this month. China's numbers equal the numbers out of war-weary（厌战的） Iraq.Workers across all income levels and industries were surveyed by Gallup in China, defined by Gallup to mean they were "psychologically committed to their jobs and likely to be making positive contributions to their organizations".Out of 94 countries polled, only six countries scored lower rates of job engagement than China, including Tunisia, Israel and Syria. Unsurprisingly, 0% of Syrians admitted to being engaged at work.In a related survey, China ranked near the bottom in a poll measuring job satisfaction among 22 Asian countries. Only 49% of Chinese respondents said they were happy in their jobs.Part of the problem, I suspect, is that very few in China have the luxury to pursue a career that truly interests them.Even university graduates often feel they have no choice but to choose the positions with the government or state-run enterprises, since those jobs are thought to be stable.That makes those who are happy at work in China a rare find indeed.【小题1】What can we infer from Paragraph 4?A．The people in Israel are not engaged in their jobs.B．People in Syria are more engaged at work than the Chinese.C．Most Chinese people are happy in work.D．China ranked the top in the job engagement.【小题2】What is the meaning of the underlined word “luxury” in Paragraph 6?A．happinessB．dreamC．willingD．courage【小题3】According to the author, why most Chinese dislike their jobs?A．Because they don’t take the jobs they really likeB．Because many Chinese workplaces are full of misery and despair.C．Because they have no choice but to choose the stable jobs.D．Because they are not psychologically committed to their jobs.【小题4】Which of the following jobs are the university graduates nowadays more likely to choose?A．LawyersB．Civil Servants (公务员)C．self-made menD．Doctors
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We’ve considered several ways of paying to cut in line：hiring line standers，buying tickets from scalpers (票贩子)，or purchasing line&cutting privileges directly from，say，an airline or an amusement park.Each of these deals replaces the morals of the queue (waiting your turn) with the morals of the market (paying a price for faster service)．Markets and queues—paying and waiting—are two different ways of allocating things，and each is appropriate to different activities.The morals of the queue，“First come，first served，”have an egalitarian(平等主义的) appeal.They tell us to ignore privilege，power，and deep pockets.The principle seems right on playgrounds and at bus stops.But the morals of the queue do not govern all occasions.If I put my house up for sale，I have no duty to accept the first offer that comes along，simply because it’s the first.Selling my house and waiting for a bus are different activities，properly governed by different standards.Sometimes standards change，and it is unclear which principle should apply.Think of the recorded message you hear，played over and over，as you wait on hold when calling your bank：“Your call will be answered in the order in which it was received.”This is essential for the morals of the queue.It’s as if the company is trying to ease our impatience with fairness.But don’t take the recorded message too seriously.Today，some people’s calls are answered faster than others.Call center technology enables companies to“score”incomings calls and to give faster service to those that come from rich places.You might call this telephonic queue jumping.Of course，markets and queues are not the only ways of allocating things.Some goods we distribute by merit，others by need，still others by chance.However，the tendency of markets to replace queues，and other non&market ways of allocating goods is so common in modern life that we scarcely notice it anymore.It is striking that most of the paid queue&jumping schemes we’ve considered—at airports and amusement parks，in call centers，doctors’offices，and national parks—are recent developments，scarcely imaginable three decades ago.The disappearance of the queues in these places may seem an unusual concern，but these are not the only places that markets have entered.【小题1】According to the author，which of the following seems governed by the principle“First come，first served”？A．Taking buses.B．Buying houses.C．Flying with an airline.D．Visiting amusement parks.【小题2】The example of the recorded message in Paragraphs 4 and 5 illustrates________.A．the necessity of patience in queuing B．the advantage of modern technologyC．the uncertainty of allocation principle D．the fairness of telephonic services【小题3】The passage is meant to________.A．justify paying for faster services B．discuss the morals of allocating thingsC．analyze the reason for standing in line D．criticize the behavior of queue jumping
科目：高中英语
题型：阅读理解
Endless playing of songs like All I Want For Christmas in shops during the festive season doesn’t just drive us mad—the songs also make us more careless with our money, research has warned.While repeated performance of Jingle Bells may seem like an innocent attempt to raise customers’ spirits during the nightmare of Christmas shopping, the songs also have a more delicate impact.[来源:学科网ZXXK]“Background music, or ‘muzak’, can be used by marketers to impose cultures—such as the commercialization of Christmas—onto consumers and influence their behaviour, ”experts said.Dr. Alan Bradshaw of Royal Holloway, University of London, said, “Festive jingles are force-fed to Christmas shoppers in a bid to change their mood, influence their sense of time and what sort of products they buy. In other words, this is an attempt to control your shopping habits in a way that you might hardly be aware of.”“Often we are told that we have the freedom to choose where we want to shop, but during Christmas the use of music in this way is so common that our freedom to choose disappears.”Dr. Bradshaw and Prof Morris Holbrook of Columbia University examined the phenomenon and found that retailers often “dumb down” the music played in shops to relax customers, meaning it is easier to control their behaviour.It is thought that slowing down the rhythm of music in shops can trick customers into thinking less time has passed, and therefore spend more time examining the shelves, for example.Some providers of background music have been known to promote their services by claiming they can boost profits by controlling the behaviour of customers.“A common trick is to take a popular current song and record an instrumental version which can be slowed down or sped up at different time of the day to influence behaviour in different ways,” Dr Bradshaw said.Background music is often classed as “Muzak” in honor of the Seattle-based company which began producing its soft-sounding melodies in the 1930s.【小题1】According to Dr. Bradshaw, in what ways does Christmas music influence customers?①their mood&②their income ③their sense of time ④the sort of products they buyA．①②③ B．①③④ C．②③④ D．①②④ 【小题2】Shopkers slow down the rhythm of music in shops to__________.A．let customers spend more time shopping B．make customers and sales assistants relaxed C．let customers enjoy the beautiful music D．help customers find what they really want 【小题3】What kind of music is now often adapted to influence customers in shops?A．Classical music. B．Popular modern songs. C．Folk songs. D．Jazz music.
科目：高中英语
题型：阅读理解
Big Brothers Big Sisters is based on the simplicity and power of friendship. It is a program which provides friendship and fun by matching vulnerable young people (ages 7-17) with a volunteer adult who can be both a role model and a supportive friend. Volunteer tutors come from all walks of life—married, single, with or without children. Big Brothers and Big Sisters are not replacement parents or social workers. They are tutors: someone to trust, to have fun with, to talk and go to when needed. A Big Sister and Little Sister will generally spend between one and four hours together three or four times each month for at least twelve months. They enjoy simple activities such as a picnic at a park, cooking, playing sport or going to a football match. These activities improve the friendship and help the young person develop positive self-respect, confidence and life direction. Big Brothers Big Sisters organizations exist throughout the world. It is the large and most well-known provider of tutor services internationally and has been operating for 25 years. Emily and Sarah have been matched since 2008. Emily is a 10-year-old girl who has experienced some difficulties being accepted by her schoolmates at school. “I was pretty sure there was something wrong with me.” Emily’s mum came across Big Brothers Big Sisters and thought it would be of benefit to Emily by “providing different feedback (反馈) about herself other than just relying on schoolmates to measure her self-worth.” Sarah wanted to get involved in a volunteer program. “I googled it and found out how to be a part of it. I thought it would be fun for me to get involved in making time to do something because sometimes it is all work and no play.” Big Brothers Big Sisters has been of great benefit and enjoyment to both Emily and Sarah. They love and look forward to their time together and the partnership has certainly helped Emily be more comfortable in being the wonderful, happy and unique girl she is!【小题1】What is the aim of Big Brothers Big Sisters?A．To offer students public services. B．To help students improve their grades. C．To organize sport activities for young people. D．To provide partnership and fun for young people. 【小题2】A volunteer is usually expected to work within a year for at least ________. A．24 hours B．36 hours C．48 hours D．72 hours 【小题3】 According to Emily’s mother, this program may provide Emily with ________. A．advice from her teachers B．a new way to judge her schoolmates C．a new way to assess herself D．more comments from her schoolmates 【小题4】Why did Sarah want to get involved in the program?A．She used to be a volunteer. B．She felt a bit bored with her life. C． She needed a part-time job. D．She wanted to get a challenging job. 【小题5】According to the passage, “vulnerable young people” are probably those who are ________.A．popular at school B．rather weak physically C．confident in themselves D．easily hurt emotionally
科目：高中英语
题型：阅读理解
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。The Importance of Accessibility Awareness At a recent Teen Leadership of Jewish Family Services meeting, people with disabilities talked about their lives. &&【小题1】&&However, what amazed me most was the great importance of education about handicap accommodations (残疾人便利设施). One school-teacher who is blind, and a woman who has used a wheelchair all her life are two important members of the National Group for Disabled Persons, devoted to raising awareness about disabilities. &&【小题2】&&These include handicap parking spots, handrails, and wheelchair ramps. One big concern is the people who take advantage of aids, such as handicap parking spaces.&&&【小题3】&&And the meeting focused on educating the public. Some handicap spots have extra room next to them, marked with the “No Parking” signs. “As long as I'm not in the spot, I can take the no-parking area next to it,” some people say. However, the woman who uses a wheelchair disagrees to this. The space exists to allow someone in a wheelchair to have room to get in or out of their car. &&【小题4】&& Some walkways have handrails next to them to help those who require extra assistance. Whether it is a blind person seeking guidance or an elderly person seeking support, the rail is there for walking. Sometimes the rail is blocked, by a parked bicycle for instance, and consequently made useless. &&【小题5】&&People who are informed of the rail’s use would be less likely to mistake it for a bike rack. Meeting some of the people who are affected by the lack of education about accommodations made me see that there is work to be done. If more people were educated about the proper uses of accommodations, there would be fewer challenges for people with physical disabilities.A．Accommodations will vary according to the needs of the disabled. &B．As with the parking spot, this is more likely a case of lack of education.&C．They educate about all the accommodations for people with disabilities.&D．Improvement must be made so that disabled people can fully participate.&E. If there is a car in that space, the handicap parking spot is no longer useful. F. So people without disabilities need to be educated about these accommodations. G. I was amazed to hear about the challenges faced by people with physical disabilities.
科目：高中英语
题型：阅读理解
We can begin our discussion of “population as a global issue” with what most person mean when they discuss “ the population problem”: too many people on earth and a too rapid increase in the number added each year. The facts are not in dispute. It was quite right to employ a similar matter that linked demographic(人口统计学）growth to “ a long, thin power fuse that burns steadily from time to time until it finally reaches the limit, and explodes”.To understand the current situation, which is characterized by rapid increases in population, it is necessary to understand the history of population trends. Rapid growth is a comparatively recent phenomenon. Looking back at the 8,000 years of demographic history. We find that population have been really stable or growing very slightly for most of human history. For most of our ancestors, life was hard, often nasty, and very short. For most of human history, it was seldom the case that one in ten persons would live past forty, where infancy and childhood were especially risky periods. Often, societies were in clear danger of extinction because death rates could exceed their birth rates. Thus, the population problem throughout most of history was how to prevent extinction of the human race.This pattern is important to know. Not only does it put the current problems of demographic growth into a historical perspective, but it suggests that the cause of rapid increase in population in recent years is not a sudden enthusiasm for more children, but an improvement in the conditions that traditionally have caused high rate of death.Demographic history can be divided into two major periods: a time of long, slow growth which extended from about 8000B.C. till approximately 1650 A.D. And a period of rapid growth since 1650. In the first period of some 9,600 years, the population increased form some 8 million to 500 million in 1650. Between 1650 and the present, the population has increased from 500 million to more than 4 billion. And it is estimated that by the year 2020 there will be 8 billion people throughout the world. One way to appreciate this dramatic difference in such abstract numbers is to reduce the time frame to something that is more manageable. Between 8000B.C. and 1650, an average of only 50,000 persons was being added annually to the world’s population each year. At present, this number is added very six hours. The increase is about 80,000,000 persons annually.【小题1】According to the passage, “population as a global issue” ____.A．is quite unlike the population problem and thus doesn’t need our concernB．focuses on tracking down the reason of rapid population growthC．deals with the same problem aroused by the population problemD．will manage the population growth problem from global perspectives【小题2】It can be inferred from the example of a power fuse that _____.A．too much population will one day lead to the doom of human beingsB．the trend of population growth will keep unsteady until the destruction of EarthC．demographic growth will follow a certain pattern of ups and downsD．it is likely in the near future that population will reduce gradually【小题3】What leads to a stable growth of population for most of human history?A．Species competitionB．Low fertilityC．Tribal fightsD．High rate of death【小题4】The reason for a rapid growth of population lies in the fact that ______.A．people are permitted to have more childrenB．people can live better than beforeC．newborn babies die less than beforeD．we have found the secret of longevity【小题5】How many people are born every six hours at present, according to the author?A．Eighty million.B．Eight thousandC．Fifty thousandD．Five million
科目：高中英语
题型：阅读理解
Are you carrying too much on your back at school? I’m sure lots of children of your age will say “Yes”. Not only the students in China have this problem, but children in the United States also have heavy school bags.Doctors are starting to worry that younger and younger students are having back and neck problems as a result of school bags being too heavy for them.“It’s hard for me to go upstairs with my bag because it’s so heavy,” said Rick Hammond, an 11-year-old student it the US.Rick is among students who have common school bags with two straps(带子)to carry them, but many other students choose rolling(有滚轮的)bags.But even with rolling bags, getting up stairs and buses is still a problem for children. Many of them have hurt their backs and necks because of the heavy school bags.But how much is too much? Doctors say students should carry no more than 10% to 15% of their own body weight(重量).Scott Batch, a back doctor, said children under Grade 4 should stay with 10%. But it is also important that older children don’t stay with over 15%, because their bodies are still growing.“Children are losing their balance(平衡)and falling down with their school bags,” he said. Parents and teachers are starting to tell children to only take home library books they will be reading that night. Some teachers are using pieces of paper or thin workbooks for students to take home.One of the best answers is, as some children said, to have no homework at all!【小题1】From the passage we can know that&&&& .A．only children in China carry too heavy school bagsB．children in other countries don’t carry too heavy bagsC．both children in China and the US carry too heavy school bagsD．only children in the US carry too heavy school bags【小题2】Children feel it hard for them to go upstairs because&&&&& .A．they are too youngB．their school bags are too heavyC．they don’t know how to go upstairsD．their parents don’t always go upstairs with them together【小题3】If a child carries a heavy school bag,&&&&& .A．his back and neck will be hurtB．his head and arms will be hurtC．his hands will be hurtD．his feet will be hurt【小题4】According to the doctor, Scott Batch, if a child in Grade 5 weighs(重)about 30 kilos, the school bag he carries should not be over&&&&& .A．5 kilosB．3 kilosC．5.5 kilosD．4.5 kilos【小题5】Some students think the best answer to this problem is that&&&& .A．they should have a little homework to do after they get homeB．their teachers had better not ask them to do any homeworkC．they should only take home library books they will read that nightD．they should use thin workbooks instead of think ones
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