43. Which one of the following is WRONG according to this passage? A. China sent its first manned spacecraft in October of 2003. B. Chinese engineers want to make more preparations for Shenzhou 7. C. The spacesuit for the flight of Shenzhou 7 hasn’t been prepared well. D. Two Chinese astronauts walked in space in 2003.
44. The underlined word ―amended‖ in the passage has a similar meaning to ______. A. improve C. expect
B. change D. decide
45. What would be the best title for this passage? A. The Beijing Olympics.
B. The Shenzhou Olympics. D. Spacewalk in 2008. B
Scientists have developed a water treatment system that they say is a powerful but simple way to save lives. Four grams of chemicals can treat ten liters of dirty water for a low cost, about ten cents.
Experts say infections from dirty water kill several thousand children in developing countries every day. The Procter and Gamble company has been developing the \since 1995. The company has been working with the United States Centers for Disease control and Prevention(C.D.C.).
C.D.C. researchers tested it in Guatemala, Pakistan and Kenya. Procter and Gamble researcher Greg Allgood says cases of diarrhea(腹泻) in those studies fell by about 50 percent. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University in Maryland tested the system at a refugee camp in Liberia. Mr. Allgood says that study found a reduction of more than 90 percent. Use of the system is being expanded worldwide.
The treatment contains bleach(漂白剂) to kill disease-causing organisms. It also contains something that dirt and other particles stick to. Mr. Allgood says the chemicals can remove lead and other dangerous metals and even agricultural poisons like D.D.T.
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C. China’s Shenzhou Program.
Mr. Allgood heads the Children's Safe Drinking Water program at Procter and Gamble. He says about forty million packets of the treatment have been given to countries for free. They have been used in emergencies and in areas with limited supplies of clean water.
Clean water is a limited resource in many parts of the world. Delegates from about 130 nations attended the Fourth World Water Forum last month in Mexico City. Scientists, policy experts and others discussed ways to provide clean water to the world’s poor. Organizers say more than twenty percent of the world population lacks clean drinking water. The final declaration did not go so far as to declare water a human right. But it did say that governments, not private companies, must take the lead in improving the public’s ability to have clean water. 46. What is mainly talked about in this passage? A. Water pollution around the world. B. The causes of diarrhea in African countries. C. A newly developed water treatment system. D. The Fourth World Water Forum in Mexico City.
47. Which of the following developed the water treatment system? A. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. B. The Procter and Gamble Company and C.D.C. C. The Children’s Safe Drinking Water Program. D. Johns Hopkins University.
48. Which of the following about the new water treatment system is NOT true? A. It is effective but very expensive.
B. It was tested in Guatemala, Pakistan and Kenya. C. It is being expanded worldwide.
D. It can remove dangerous metals in the water.
49. Which of the following shows that the shortage of clean water is a serious problem?
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A. Forty million packets of the treatment have been given to countries for free. B. Delegates from about 130 nations attended the Fourth World Water Forum. C. Four grams of chemicals can treat liters of dirty water for a low cost. D. Infections from dirty water kill several thousand children every day. 50. The best title for this article is ______.
A. A Small Packet of Chemicals, a Big Effect on Dirty Water B. The Procter and Gamble Company and C.D.C. C. The Shortage of Clean Water D. How to Cure Diarrhea
C
Technology has utterly transformed our ability to communicate with each other. Linking to each other both literally and figuratively, many of us connect through cell phones, email, instant messaging, blogs, and networking web sites, yet we may be less connected to each other than we think.
According to a study, Americans are becoming increasingly socially isolated. The study reveals, for example, that one quarter of Americans say that they have no one to discuss important personal issues with, and that the number of close friends that American have has dropped from three to two. Meanwhile, the Boston Globe reports that this spreading isolation is experienced more sharply among those with less education, people of color, and older Americans. Unsurprisingly, those who are young, white, and well educated tend to have stronger social networks.
From my own experience I have to say that I’ve never felt more connected, thanks to a web of friends, family, and colleagues. One of my closest friends is someone I met through an online discussion group who lives hundreds of miles away from me. We have met face-to-face only twice, yet our regular electronic correspondence and cell phone calls sustain our close friendship. And, speaking of blogging, my blog has introduced me to people I would never have met otherwise and has led to enduring and important friendships.
On the other hand, I recently saw a scene unfold that proved to me how deeply
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disconnected we as Americans have become. I had just wrapped up a presentation on mediation at a family therapy(治疗) center. As I was leaving, I noticed a mother and her teenage son who had just completed their session with their family therapist(临床医学家). After making their next appointment, they both took out their cell phones, placed calls, and began loud conversations with whoever was on the other end. I walked out behind them to the parking lot to my car. They both jumped into their SUV, and, as I saw them drive off, they were still talking on their cell phones.
But, alas, not to each other.
51. What does the passage lead you to believe? A. Americans are more socially connected today. B. Americans are more socially isolated today. C. Technology plays a bigger role in American society. D. Americans don’t make good use of technology.
52. Which of the following has nothing to do with the isolation among Americans? A. Age.
B. Education.
C. Skin color.
D. Sex.
53. The author himself _______.
A. has a wider range of friends because of technology B. has failed to take advantage of technology C. can only find true friendship through the Internet D. can’t make true friends in actual life
54. What is true about the mother and son in the passage? A. They came for therapy in the same car. B. They were quite close to each other.
C. There was not much communication between them. D. They preferred talking to each other on cell phones. 55. The author probably feels ________ with the mother and son. A. puzzled
B. disappointed
C. amused
D. surprised
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首先，请阅读下列有关电器的介绍：
[A] This 1000-wat electric kettle rapidly boils up to 1 quart of water for coffee, tea and more. It provides a rapid and quiet heating process, making it ideal for the office, home or students’ bedroom, and unit’s easy-open lid is designed with a security lock to prevent spilling. The kettle automatically shuts off when the water boils. [B] This 12-inch everyday pan is made of aluminum, allowing for quick heat giving. The stainless-steel handles are comfortable to grasp, plus they decrease heat moving so handles stay cool on the stovetop. The included lid is ideal for moist-heat cooking. It cooks fast and is easy to clean and can cook everything with little oil or no oil. [C] This lightweight carpet cleaner comes with a display of convenient features. It gets under furniture and in hard-to-reach areas, and it is removable for easy clean-up. It provides heavy-duty cleaning for the worst type dirt, like high-traffic areas and pet stains, and dirty water and clean water always remain separate. It is ideal for carpeted stairs. [D] This electric pressure washer is an ideal choice for home and auto cleaning projects. It features and an instant stop or start function. It also includes an adjustable pressure nozzle(喷嘴), so you can adjust pressure from 100 PSI to 1300 PSI, and owns effective cleaning power. [E] This solar spotlight turns on automatically at dark and off at dawn. Show off garden accessories like fountains or light a path through your yard with a solar light that needs neither electricity nor maintenance. Solar lighting saves money and energy by gathering power from the sun. [F] Keep the air in the home, office, or workplace circulating with this high-performance fan. It features a design for fast, focused cooling and effective air circulation. It also comes equipped with a three-speed motor and a specially-designed blade, which provides different power. Thoughtfully designed, the fan can also be wall mounted to help save floor space. 广东高考英语模拟试题卷（一） 第 10 页 （共 77 页）