Climate change will increase US wildfires,and the smoky air will cause terrible problems in areas far beyond those burned,reports an environmental group Thursday.
Two-thirds of Americans,or nearly 212 million,lived in states suffering from wildfire smoke three years ago,according to the report by the Natural Resources Defense Council(NRDC).These areas,which had smoke for at least a week,were nearly 50 times greater than those burned directly by fire.
“It affects a much wide area of the United States than people have realized.” says author Kim Knowlton,a Columbia University health professor,adding the smoke can move up to hundreds of miles.She says the smoke contains air pollution and can cause several kinds of diseases.
Texas was hit hardest in 2011,when smoke stayed for at least a week in areas that are home to 25 million people,according to NRDC’s report.Illinois,which recorded no wildfires within its borders,came second with
nearly 12 million people affected by smoke that moved in from elsewhere.The other eight states with the most people in touch with smoky air were,in descending order: Florida,Missouri,Georgia,Louisiana,Michigan,Alabama,Oklahoma and Iowa.
Nearly two dozen states had no wildfires within their borders in 2011,but eight of them still had at least one week of smoky air: Illinois,Missouri，Iowa,Kansas,Nebraska,Indiana,Wisconsin and Ohio.
Only 18 states and the District of Columbia had no people in touch with at least a week of smoke that year,although five of them—Alaska,California,Hawaii,Nevada and Utah—had a large area burned by wildfires.
The problem will only get worse.Knowlton says.Scientific research shows climate is causing higher temperatures and health problems.
1.We can learn from the first two paragraphs that_______.
A. climate change killed many Americans
B. there are fewer states burned by wildfires
C. every state had wildfire smoke for at least a week
D. most Americans suffered from wildfire smoke 3 year ago
2.Which of the following states had wildfires within its borders in 2011?
A. Iowa. B. Kansas. C. Ohio. D. California.
3.The underlined word “descending” in the fourth paragraph probably means _______.
A. going down B. coming true C. looking practical D. turning back
4.What is the text mainly about?
A. Climate change causes more wildfires.
B. Wildfire smoke becomes a serious health problem.
C. More wildfires cause climate changes.
D. Air pollution becomes a terrible problem.
科目：高中英语 来源：宁夏固原市2017届高三下学期第一次月考英语试卷 题型：短文改错
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Dear Jim,
So glad that you are interested in my new flat. Now I would like tell you something about it. Locating in the north of the city, this Residential Center is small with only six building. My flat, which covers the area of 36 square meters, is in the fourth floor in Building 2. It consisted of a sitting room, a bedroom, a kitchen and a toilet. When you enter into the flat, you will find yourself in the sitting room. The sitting room is the part that I like best, because it is brightly with a lovely balcony, which I can enjoy the beautiful garden below. Although my flat is small, I like them very much because it is comfortable.
Best regards,
Li Hua
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Aerial(空中的)performer Jennifer Bricker was born without legs, but she never let it stop her.
Wrapped in a loop(圈)of red silk hung from the ceiling Jennifer Bricker climbs and twists to the music. Her head hangs down and her strong arms let go as she balances on her back, high above the ground a move that’s all the more daring because she has no legs.
Jennifer was a few months old when she was adopted by Sharon and Gerald Bricker. She had big brown eyes, a bright smile, and huge amounts of energy. When a doctor advised her adoptive parents to carry her around in a kind of bucket(桶), they refused.
Jennifer soon learned to walk — and run — on her hands and bottom, and grew up fearlessly climbing trees and bouncing on the trampoline (蹦床）with her three older brothers. “ My parents didn’t treat me differently so I didn’t grasp the concept that I was different. I knew I didn’t have legs but that wasn’t stopping me from doing the things I wanted to do. "
At the age of three she was fitted with artificial legs, but she never really took to them — she moved more freely without.
In 1996 the Olympic Games took place in Atlanta. Jennifer loved to watch the women’s gymnastics team, and especially adored the 14-year-old Dominique Moceanu who competed for the US. When Moceanu and the women’s team won gold, Jennifer decided she was going to be a gymnast, too. She took up power tumbling, which involves performing floor exercises down a runway. But Jennifer did not want any allowances to be made for her disability.
At the age of 10 she took part in the Junior Olympics and by age 11 she was tumbling champion for the state of Illinois.
Jennifer now travels the world as an inspirational speaker and acts as an aerial performer.
1.What do we know about Jennifer Bricker?
A. She felt embarrassed without legs.
B. She was brought up as a normal child.
C. She was carried in a bucket as a baby.
D. She lost her legs when she was adopted.
2.Why did Jennifer determine to be a gymnast ?
A. She knew that she was different from others.
B. She wanted to make allowances for her disability
C. She was eager to participate in the Junior Olympics.
D. She was greatly influenced by Dominique Moceanu.
3.Which of the following can best describe Jennifer Bricker?
A. Self-respected. B. Cautious. C. Sensitive. D. Clever.
4.What is the passage mainly about?
A. The sufferings of a gymnast.
B. The memory of an aerial performer.
C. The experiences of an adoptive family.
D. The growing process of a disabled person.
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The Dutch are used to living in a country which is always exposed to dangers of deadly floods. A country with a half of its land below sea level cannot afford 1.(ignore)the problem of rising sea level, and Holland, which already has spent about U.S. $2.5 trillion (万亿)on flood2.(prevent), plans to invest(投资)more over the next century. Life in these challenging3.(circumstance) has inspired the Dutch to develop many excellent methods of 4.(fight)floods. Thanks to the skill of Dutch engineers, flooding in Holland is rarely widespread, and is instead limited5.certain areas of the country. Two such areas are the valleys of the Rhine and the Meuse Rivers. In spite of large flood wall, these rivers regularly flood the surrounding areas. During dry times, however, those areas are perfectly6.(pleasure) to live in. one solution7.(develop)now is a type of house that seems normal in every day, except that it can float during times of high water rather than8.(simple) sink beneath the waves as normal houses would. Groups of houses would form floating neighborhoods in 9.people could live together during times of high water, temporarily getting around by boat10.the flood ends.
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假设你是李华，你的美国网友Mike 想了解中国的春节。请你给他写一封信，内容要点包括：
春节在中国人心中的地位；
春节期间主要的庆祝活动；
你对春节的体会。
注意：
词数100左右；
可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
开头语已为你写好，不计入总词数。
Dear Mike，
You said in your lash letter that you were interested to know about the Spring Festival in China.
Yours,
Li Hua
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均限一词。
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Every boy and every girl are eager for success. But what can we succeed in life? Here are my opinions:
First, we must be friendly and kindly. It allows us to make friends but survive wherever we are. Second, we must set a goal, which motivates us to pursue our dreams. Third, it’s better to believe in us. Only with self-confidence we realize our goals. Fourth, we should develop good characters, such as a strong will and diligence, because good qualities help us to hold on to our dreams since we get into the trouble.
As far as I’m concerning, success belongs to those who keep on trying. So let’s take actions now!
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有没有想过给自己写信，尤其是给将来的自己写信。请用英语给五年后的自己写封信，信的内容包括以下三个方面：
1.写信的目的；
2.给五年后的你一些忠告；
3.如何看待五年后的你。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。
Dear myself,
Yours,
Me
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1.What do the four books have in common?
A. The contents. B. The means of cover packing.
C. The prices. D. The dates of publication.
2.What can you do to search for more information about the books?
A. Buy the brochure. B. Write to the author.
C. Telephone the sellers. D. Visit amazon.com.
3.How should a Canadian pay if he wants to buy all the four books?
A. Pay $69 in all. B. Pay $65 in total.
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When we were kids, my little sister Madison and I were the M&Ms—my parents' two daughters. 1. So it was quite a surprise when my mom and dad sat us down to let us know that baby number three was on the way when I was 10 years old. However, as soon as my brother Mac was born, he completely stole my heart and I have learned many things from having a young brother.
● 2.
Having a baby in your life means watching your parents endlessly change diapers (尿布), make bottles, and wipe spit-ups every once in a while. I was allowed to do those things and I learned just how important it was to take care of this little life before I even hit middle school.
● You watch a child grow up.
3.I remember how excited my family was when we discovered how fast of a reader he was in kindergarten. I'll never forget telling him bedtime stories before he went to sleep at night. It's cool to think about the entirety of his life and how far he has come.
● You teach your brother life lessons.
From a young age, my brother watched my sister and me overcome personal challenges, go to high school, and, worst of all, get our hearts broken. 4. Watching his sisters go through life's difficulties has taught him how he should act when he gets older.
Now Mac is 11 years old. I have no shame in telling people that one of my best friends is an 11-year-old boy. In fact, our family without him is unimaginable. 5.
A．You stay in the know.
B．You learn about responsibility early on.
C．We received a lot of attention, and we liked it that way.
D．All I can say is that my family wouldn't be happy without Mac.
E．Nothing makes Mac more upset than a mean guy who hurts a girl's feelings.
F．I remember the first time Mac crawled, walked, and said my name.
G．Thanks , Mom and Dad, for turning the M&Ms into the Three Musketeers.
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