南京市09屆高三英語摸底考試(編輯修改稿)

　

【文章內容簡介】 ause ________. A. it was not easy to understand B. the government didn‘t like the idea C. there were too many new words to learn D. people did not want to change B Iceland has the highest birth rate in Europe, the highest divorce rate, and the highest percentage of women working outside the home. Such statistics are often evidence of a miserable, chaotic society, with loads of children, broken homes and absent mothers. But Iceland is the exception – its citizens are apparently the happiest in the world. New rankings from the United Nations Development Program39。s Human Development Index rate Iceland as the best country in the world in which to live. Perhaps the country39。s geographic location contributes to Icelanders39。 happiness. Located in the middle of the North Atlantic, with Greenland as its nearest neighbor, Iceland is free from the taboos that cause so much distress elsewhere. For instance, people who divorce are not looked down upon by society. Icelanders are offspring (后代 ) of the Vikings, a north European people who invaded European coasts from the 8th through the 10th century. This tradition of getting out into the world lives on in modernday Iceland. Practically all Icelanders have studied or worked abroad, and most speak English. Perhaps as a result, Iceland39。s economic policies blend the best of those from Europe and the US to create its own welfare system. Many of us have lived in the US, and studied there, said the Icelandic Prime Minister Geir Haarde. We have both taken from them and found that naturally we share the cando attitude – that if you work hard, anything can be done. Indeed, the country is rich in writers, painters, film makers and acplished musicians. There39。s Sigur Ros, a postrock band, and also a national symphony orchestra that plays to the highest standards all over the world. Half the population appears to have written a book. Iceland has harsh(惡劣 ) nature, with its bitter everchanging weather,‖ said Haraldur Jonsson, a painter, sculptor and video and performance artist. ―We cannot escape it. So we find ways________. We have to have a rich internal life to fill the empty spaces. 59. It is monly believed that high birth rate and divorce rate will bring about ________. A. social problems B. happiness C. a unique welfare system D. modern way of life 60. What does the underlined word ―blend‖ in the fifth paragraph mean? A. Combine. B. Choose. C. Copy. D. Carry. 61. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the reason for Icelanders‘ happiness? A. Geographic location. B. A rich internal life. C. National pride. D. Freedom from taboos. 62. What is the most suitable to fill in the blank in the last paragraph? A. to get rid of it B. to have it changed C. to get away from it D. to live with it C How can you create a great science fair project? You can start by asking yourself some questions. What is interesting to me? You can connect almost any topic to science. Your topic could be plants, worms, dogs, the sky, or something else. If you cannot think of a topic, search books or the Inter for ideas. Seek help from your teacher or a librarian. Your parents may have some good thoughts too. What question do I have about this topic? A great science project always includes an experiment. Make sure that your question can be answered through an experiment. Here are some examples of questions: Does the amount of light have an effect on how fast plants grow? How much salt is in different kinds of cookies sold sat the store? Why does the sky change color at different times of the day? How much time do I have before the science fair? A science fair to be held in two weeks will not give you time for some experiments, such as growing plaints. carefully plan your project so that you allow enough time to perform your experiment accurately. What do I think is the answer to my question? Why do I think this? The answer you choose is your hypothesis. You will prove it right or wrong by performing an experiment. If you were to think about the sky question, your hypothesis might be that the color of the sky is related to the position of the sun. How can I prove my hypothesis? This is where the experiment es in. You have to test your hypothesis. If you wanted to find out how light affects plant growth, you could plant seeds in a number of containers. Then you could expose the plants to different amounts of light and pare the growth rates. How can I present my results? You might display your question and hypothesis on poster boards. You might then add pictures and graphs. A great science project also states a conclusion. A conclusion of the plant experiment might be The plants that got the most light grew the fastest. When you have finished your project, you may have more questions. A great science project makes you want to learn even more. 63. A great science project always includes ________. A. plants in pots B. an experiment C. results D. poster boards 64. A hypothesis is a(n) ________. A. question B. performance C. idea D. proof 65. We can learn from the passage that ________. A. all science projects take about the same amount of time B. a science project involves several steps C. a science project should start with a conclusion D. a science project raises many questions 66. To find out whether cold water freezes faster than hot water, you would first ________. A. think of an experiment to give an answer B. state your conclusion to convince other people C. make a chart to explain your steps D. display your hypothesis to prove D How the years have rushed by! It has been a long time since I knew Marget Swenson. I was a child when I knew her, and now I myself have children. The mind loses many things as it matures, bu