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四川省遂宁市2021-2022学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。
A
Kot：I hate long journeys. Last winter I went to Mexico City with my
family. When we arrived at the airport in London, our flight was delayed
because of a terrible storm. Luckily, I had my tablet
with me, so I downloaded an ebook. We were waiting
there for five hours but I was reading an exciting
story, so the time went quickly.
Jess: Last July, I went to a language school in the UK. I made some new
friends and when I wasn’t studying, we spent time together. One weekend we went to a music festival for teenagers. It was
raining all day, but we had a lot of fun. Most people
were wearing boots, but I didn’t pack any, so my new
sandals got really wet and muddy. The music was
brilliant, and I kept my dirty sandals as a souvenir!
Alliso：Last summer I went on a school trip to Edinburgh. On the first
day we went sightseeing-my favorite place was Edinburgh Castle. However,
I was walking all day in uncomfortable shoes, so by
late afternoon my feet were hurting. That evening
I decided to stay in the hotel to rest. What were my
friends doing while I was in the hotel A tour guide
took them on an exciting night tour of the city-by bus!
Which tip can be suitable for Kot’s travel experience
A. Don’t download too many apps.
B. Make sure to check for landmarks.
C. For outdoors events, go prepared for weather.
D. It’s OK to take a good book with you when you travel.
Which word best describe Jess’s attitude to her weekend experience
A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Critical. D. Skeptical.
The TIP “ Wear comfortable shoes for walking hours.” could match ___.
A. Kot B. Kot’s family C. Alliso D. Jess
B
STAY HUNGER
STAY FOOLISH
I’m honored to be with you today for your commencement. I want to tell you three stories from my life.
The first story is about connecting the dots. When I was at Reed College, it offered perhaps the best calligraphy instruction in the country. I decided to take a calligraphy class. At that time none of what I learned about calligraphy seemed to have even a hope of any practical application in my life. But ten years later when we were designing the first Macintosh computer, it all came back to me. And we designed it all into the Mac. It was the first computer with beautiful typography. Of course it was impossible to connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future.
My second story is about love and loss. I was lucky-I found what I loved to do early in life. Woz and I started Apple in my parents’ garage when I was twenty. And then at thirty, I got fired. But something slowly began to dawn on me-I still love what I did. And so I decided to start over. During the next five years, I started a company named NeXT. In a remarkable turn of events, Apple bought NeXT, and I returned to Apple. I’m convinced that the only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did. So, if you haven’t found what you love, keep looking. Don’t settle.
My third story is about death. When I was 17, I read a quote that went something like: “ If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you’ll most certainly be right.” About a year ago I was diagnosed with cancer. My doctor advised me to go home and get my affairs in order, which is doctor’s code for “prepare to die”. Later it turned out to be curable with surgery. I had the surgery and, thankfully, I am fine now. This was the closest I’ve been to facing death. Having lived through it, I can now say this to you: Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.
When I was young, there was an amazing publication called the Whole Earth Catalog. On the back cover of the final issue were the words: “Stay hungry. Stay foolish.” It was their farewell message as they signed off. And I have always wished that for myself. And now, as you graduate to begin new, I wish that for you. Stay hungry. Stay foolish.
Thank you all very much.
What happened to Steve Jobs when he was at Reed college
A. He shared his three stories with classmates.
B. He designed the first Macintosh computer.
C. He took a class about producing beautiful writing.
D. He made the first computer with beautiful typography.
What did he do during the five years after he was fired by Apple
A. He started a company named NeXT.
B. He took up his job together with Woz.
C. He gave up his career as a computer engineer.
D. He gave a commence speech at Stanford University.
How was he one year before he made his speech
A. He decided to start over.
B. He was diagnosed with cancer.
C. He struggled in running the Apple.
D. He published the Whole Earth Catalog.
What does “Stay hungry. Stay foolish” mean in Job’s speech
A. Make your friends trust you.
B. Forget the mistakes of the past.
C. Talk health and happiness to people.
D. Keep struggling, keep dream-chasing!
C
What are you doing this weekend Perhaps you're spending time with family, hanging out with friends, or maybe you're going to play a sport. All around the world, people chill out at the end of the working week and take part in leisure activities. In many countries, the weekend consists of Saturday and Sunday, while in others Friday and Saturday are the days of rest. In Afghanistan, Thursday and Friday form the weekend, while in one country, Brunei, Friday and Sunday are the days off.
Have you ever stopped to wonder, though, exactly where it originated And how is the concept going to change The modern weekend took shape during the Industrial Revolution. In the early 19 century, in areas such as the north of England, people began to leave the countryside to work in towns and cities. There, new factories were springing up. Their working lives were once ruled by nature, with the amount of work depending on the changing seasons. Now, their employers demanded a different rhythm-a six-day week of up to 12 hours a day, followed by one day of rest.
Campaigns for workers' rights appeared. By the end of the century they had managed to reduce the working week to five and a half days. This meant that working people could take an interest in hobbies such as photography, which was very new at the time. In the US in the 1920s, the industrialist Henry Ford helped to create the weekend. He gave all his workers Saturday and Sunday off work. His factories manufactured cars, and he wanted to allow his employees time to purchase and enjoy the cars they were producing.
These days, in many countries, working a 40-hour week is normal. Many people have a nine-to-five job, but even that is rapidly changing. Technology enables more people to work from home and plan their own use of time. This means that an official period away from work is becoming less important. Perhaps in the future we will work fewer hours altogether. If we become more productive, we should be able to afford the same lifestyle by working fewer hours. It has been estimated, for example, that a worker in the US can achieve a 1950s standard of living by working just 1l hours a week. Some people have recommended a 21-hour working week to help with unemployment, climate change and inequality. However, a change like that may mean more leisure time but it will probably limit people's ability to earn money to enjoy it.
What does the underlined word “originated” in the second paragraph mean
A. Relaxed. B. Started. C. Appeared suddenly. D. Stopped.
What happened as a result of campaigns on behalf of workers
A. People became more inventive.
B. People worked fewer hours per day.
C. People worked fewer hours overall.
D. People found employment in leisure industries.
The writer says an American businessman gave his workers time off so that ______
A. he could produce more cars.
B. they could spend money on cars.
C. he didn’t have to pay them to drive.
D. they would enjoy working with him.
Why does the writer suggest the weekend may be less important now
A. Because we start work later than we used to
B. Because nobody works over 40 hours a week.
C. Because technology empowers individuals to arrange their own time.
D. Because people are out control of their working week.
D
_____________________
“ Practice makes perfect” is a very popular expression. However, can we take this saying literally Many scientific studies have sought to either prove or disprove this idea. So does enough practice literally lead to perfection, or at least to a level of expertise
One popular theory is that if a person practises for at least 10,000 hours, they will reach “perfection”—or, in other words, become an expert in their field. This theory was made famous by Malcolm Gladwell in his 2008 best-selling book, Outliers: The Story of Success. He claimed 10,000 hours of practice to be “the magic number of greatness”. He gave the examples of the music group The Beatles and Microsoft co-creator Bill Gates. Although they all seemed to have lots of natural talent, they also clearly put in over 10,000 hours of practice before they became successful.
However, Gladwell’s book has been said by many to be too simplistic and generalising. Gladwell’s work was largely based on research done by Anders Ericsson, who argued that Gladwell misinterpreted his research. Firstly, Ericsson stated that 10,000 hours was an average figure. Some people, for example, needed far fewer than 10,000 hours, and others many more. More importantly, Ericsson said that just practising a lot was not enough; the type and quality of practice was also essential. He went on to explain the importance of “deliberate practice”, which is when a person practises a specific part of a skill in depth rather than practising a skill as a whole. Deliberate practice is said to be much more effective, albeit more tiring.
Despite the theories mentioned above, many other studies argue that practice alone is far from enough. In fact, a more recent study from Princeton University stated that practice only accounted for up to 26% of reaching an expert level. So what are the other factors that contribute to people becoming experts
Many people say that natural talent has a large influence on becoming an expert. Another natural factor is physical superiority, which is especially evident in sports. For instance, many baseball players in America have amazing vision that allows them to see the ball much sooner than others do. So no matter how much a “normal” person practises, it is very hard for them to be as good as someone who has natural talent or physical superiority and who also practises.
And how about other factors that go into creating an expert Many say IQ, personality, attitude, and starting age are decisive factors, too. It is also important to note that becoming an expert doesn't equal instant success. Success also relies on social factors, environmental factors, and even just being in the right place at the right time!
In conclusion, practice may not make perfect, but deliberate practice has been shown to lead to significant improvement. Based on Ericsson's research, here are some tips on how to practise effectively: be motivated; make specific and realistic goals; work outside your comfort zone; be consistent and persistent; ask for others’ opinions; and, of course, get plenty of rest! For those wanting to become an expert in something, remember that being motivated is key—enjoy what you do and follow your passions.
What examples did Gladwell use for his claim
A. Many scientific studies.
B. His own learning experience.
C. Many baseball players in America.
D. A music group and the Microsoft co-creator.
Why did Ericsson disagree with Gladwell
A. Because he did a scientific studies.
B. Because he found deliberate practice less effective.
C. Because he agreed with the influence of the natural talent.
D. Because he thought the type and quality of practice was also essential.
What did a recent study from Princeton University show
A. Practice only accounted for a small share in reaching an expert level.
B. Attitude and starting age are decisive factors to become an expert.
C. Twenty-six percent of the tested subjects can gain success.
D. It is very hard for a “normal” person to be a natural talent.
What can be the suitable title for this text
A. A new scientific discovery
B. Does practice really make prefect
C. Advantages and disadvantages of making practice
D. The more you practice, the more success you will receive.
四川省遂宁市2020-2021学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。
A
If you are looking for something extraordinary on your vacation beyond Canada, we have some recommendations to you.
Paris
From its Haussmann-designed boulevards to the winding backstreets of the Marais and Montmartre, Paris' history as a center of culture, ideas and arresting architecture remains vivid. Drink coffee in Place des Voges; read books on the banks of the Seine at Shakespeare and Co.; or eat classic French dishes in a restaurant in St Germain. Throw in sights from the Louvre to Notre Dame, Les Invalides to the Eiffel Tower, and you're looking at the world's most picture-perfect city.
Rome
Rome is home to some of the world's most breathtaking architectural sites and Renaissance art. It's impossible not to feel the pull of the past when spending time in the Italian capital. Get lost in Rome's royal atmosphere at the Coliseum, the Pantheon and the Roman Forum. Brave the queues and wonder at St Peter's and the Sistine Chapel, while learning about how the Vatican and Christianity came to take power.
Hong Kong
The views of the towering skyscrapers(摩天大楼) of Hong Kong Island from Victoria Harbor are typical, while the Mid-Level Escalators make exploring the central district's bars, restaurants and backstreets a breeze. Across the water, Kowloon's neon(霓虹灯) streets are more lively and reward brave tourists with an up-close view of the real Hong Kong. Beyond are some of the greenest hiking spaces and emptiest beaches in Asia.
Hawaii
Thick forests. Vast sandy bays. And that gorgeous ocean. Hawaii is undoubtedly some kind of paradise. Unlike any other US state, thanks to its location far out in the Pacific, this is a place for adventurers, sun seekers and dreamers. Chill on Waikiki Beach, wonder at the the landscape in Volcanoes National Park or bring a surfboard and make like the locals by riding some of the best waves the world has to offer.
21．Where should you go if you want to have typical French food
A. Montmartre. B. St Germain.
C. Louvre to Notre Dame. D. Les Invalides.
22．What can visitors enjoy most in Rome
A. Adventurous life. B. Architecture and art.
C. Sunshine on the beach. D. Classic coffee and food.
23．What do Hong Kong and Hawaii have in common
A. They are large in size. B. They are located in Asia.
C. They are located by the sea. D. They are paradise for surfing.
B
Dogs are usually regarded as the friends of human beings. Recently, a dog was filmed jumping onto the back of an ambulance as his owner was transported to hospital. The dog owner had been walking his pet when he fell ill in the city of Uruguaiana, Brazil. Emergency services were called to the scene and the man was placed into an ambulance to hospital. The dog, dressed in a little red jumper, did not run away instantly. Instead, he jumped onto the bumper(保险杠) of the ambulance, trying to follow his stricken owner as close as possible. The medical workers took pity on the sweet dog and opened the doors to allow him inside the ambulance.
The dog was reported to be waiting outside the hospital entrance as his owner was treated. Lots of social media users and those who spotted the dog at the hospital were attracted by the dog’s behavior. Many took photos and posted them on the Internet.
Local animal rescuer Maria Muniz, who lives near the hospital, said she saw the lonely dog and offered to take it in for the night until his owner recovered. However, the dog was unwilling to leave, keeping waiting at the spot. Luckily, he did not have to wait long before his owner left hospital and the pair were reunited. Maria Muniz said, “It was very moving. But thank God the owner was only hospitalized for 30 minutes. His family arrived to take him and his dog home. ”
24．What did the dog do when his owner fell ill
A. Calling an ambulance. B. Following his owner.
C. Running away instantly. D. Jumping up and down.
25．Why did people take pictures of the dog
A. They wanted to show off.
B. The dog was good-looking.
C. The dog’s act was impressive.
D. They wanted to attract animal lovers.
26．How long was the dog owner stayed in hospital
A. A day. B. A night. C. Half a day. D. Half an hour .
27．Which can be the best title of the test
A. Dog: a Loyal Friend B. Love Me, Love My Dog C. An Animal Lover D. Dog: a Good Helper
C
Water is everywhere, from soil to the cells inside our own bodies. Depending on factors like location, age, and sex, the average human is between 55-60% water. So what role does water play in our bodies, and how much do we actually need to drink to stay healthy
The water in our bodies works to adjust temperature, and to nourish(滋养) the brain and other body parts. Water isn't only in our blood. An adult's brain and heart are almost three quarters water, while lungs are 83% water.
If we are mainly made of water, why do we still need to drink so much Well, each day we lose two to three liters(升) through our sweat, urine(尿) and even just from breathing, which helps our bodies get rid of waste. While these functions are necessary to our survival, we need to compensate for the water loss. Keeping a balanced water level is essential to avoid dehydration(脱水), which can have bad effects on overall health. Dehydration is usually caused by over consumption of water in a short amount of time. It can cause obvious drops in energy, mood and blood pressure. In severe cases, it will cause headache, and even death.
However, on a normal basis, maintaining a well-hydrated system is easy to manage for those of us who are fortunate enough to have access to clean drinking water. For a long time, it’s commonly believed that we should drink eight glasses a day. But now it is suggested that the amount of water we need to drink depend largely on our weight and the environment. The recommended daily intake varies from between 2.5-3.7 liters of water for men, and about 2-2.7 liters for women.
While directly drinking water is the healthiest, coffee or tea can also be alternatives to make up for water loss. Water within food makes up about a fifth of our daily water intake. Fruits and vegetables like strawberries and cabbage are over 90% water, and can provide valuable nutrients as well. Drinking well also has various long-term benefits. Studies have shown that it can lower the chance of stroke(中风) and reduce the risk of certain types of cancer. No matter what it is, getting the right amount of liquid makes a healthy life.
28．Which of the following belongs to the functions of water in our bodies
A. Removing body waste. B. Increasing temperature.
C. Causing drops in energy. D. Improving blood pressure.
29. What does the underlined phrase “compensate for” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Reduce in. B. Increase in.
C. Make up for. D. Hold back.
30．What can we learn from the last paragraph
A. We should drink eight glasses a day.
B. Only directly drinking water is healthy.
C. All people should drink 2.5-3.7 liters of water.
D. Weight will influence the amount of water we need to drink.
31．Where is the text probably from
A. A health magazine. B. A doctor’s diary.
C. A food magazine. D. A travel brochure.
D
French poet Victor Hugo (1802-1885) once said, “To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelt out is a spark.”
Today, when we read books, road signs and posters, it’s probably hard to imagine that only half a century ago, about 40 percent of the world’s adults were still illiterate, according to data from UNESCO. This means that two out of every five adults could neither read nor write in the 1960s. In other words, the “sparks” that now light up our world failed to do the same for theirs.
In response to this situation, UNESCO decided to name Sept. 8 as International Literacy (读写能力) Day, starting from 1967. Every year, the day is celebrated to stress the importance of literacy and the progress that has been made, which itself is huge—in 2019, the global adult literacy rate rose to 86 percent, while the youth literacy rate was as high as 91 percent, according to UNESCO.
This raises a question: If the mission to promote literacy has basically been accomplished, why do we still celebrate this day
The truth is that the definition of “literacy” keeps changing. For example, the theme for 2007 and 2008 International Literacy Day was “Literacy and health”, which targeted people’s ignorance of diseases like HIV and malaria (疟疾). For 2017, the emphasis was placed on “Literacy in a digital world”, because not knowing anything about the Internet in today’s world is just like lacking basic reading abilities in the 1960s—it’s the “new illiteracy”.
The focus for this year’s International Literacy Day is “Literacy and skills development”. But the skills in question are not job-specific skills, such as those required to be an electrician or a chef. Instead, the focus will be on “transferable skills”—communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity, to name a few. These are the things that allow us to do our job well—any job.
32．Why did UNESCO set up International Literacy Day originally
A. To encourage the young people to read more.
B. To help people read books, road signs and posters.
C. To increase literacy rate from 40 percent to 86 percent.
D. To improve people’s literacy by stressing its importance.
33．How does the author show the progress in literacy
A. By using figures. B. By giving examples.
C. By asking questions. D. By comparing the details.
34．What will be focused on for this year’s International Literacy Day
A. Job-specific skills. B. Skills of a chef.
C. Thinking critically. D. Making electricians.
35．What is the text mainly about
A. Achievements in literacy.
B. International Literacy Day.
C. The development of UNESCO.
D. The reasons to promote literacy.
四川省遂宁市2019-2020学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。
A
ESL (English as a Second Language) jobs in China
Dear sir/madam，
Here is a job offer as an English teacher in Nanchang，the capital city of Jiangxi Province, China from Jiangxi Vocational and Technical College of Industry and Trade. We can offer the following benefits：
(1) 6,000 yuan/month；
(2) 2,200 yuan/year of traveling allowance (差旅费)；
(3) Round way airfares for one year contract；
(4) Free accommodation：An apartment with two bedrooms, two living rooms, one kitchen and one bathroom with things like bedding, a TV set, a computer with Internet access, an air conditioner, a telephone with international dialing，a refrigerator, and a washing machine, etc.；
(5) Overtime pay for overwork (120 yuan/hour)．
Your basic work：Teach not more than 18 hours per week (45 minutes per class period)．A one year working contract consists of two semesters (学期)，each semester lasting for about 16 weeks. The spring semester usually starts at the end of February，and ends at the end of June. The fall semester starts at the beginning of September and ends at the end of January.
Contact person：Ted；Phone：0791 3777910；Fax：0791 3777810；Mobile phone：15083537003. Address：No.699 Jiayan Road Hongjiaozhou District Nanchang City, China. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions. Look forward to hearing from you and receiving the copies of your resume，passport，degree.
Thank you!
21. How much would an English teacher earn totally in a year not including the overtime pay
A. 36,000 yuan. B. 72,000 yuan.
C. 74,200 yuan. D. 82,200 yuan.
22. We can conclude that the living conditions offered to the English teacher are______.
A. satisfactory B. simple C. poor D. difficult
23. Which of the following contact methods is NOT available according to the passage
A. Making a phone call. B. Sending a fax.
C. Writing a letter. D. Sending an E mail.
B
The first commercial flights from Beijing’s new Daxing International Airport took off on September 25th, 2019, an airport that is roughly the size of 100 football fields and is expected to become one of the world’s busiest, Reuters reports. The Chinese government has paid $17.47 billion for the project, according to the airport’s website. Shaped like a phoenix from the above, the airport was designed by famous Iraqi-born architect Zaha Hadid. It has four runways and is expected to handle up to 72 million passengers a year by 2025, eventually reaching 100 million.
It was honored as “a new powerful source of national development” at a ceremony overseen by President Xi Jinping, just days ahead of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. A China Southern Airlines Airbus A380 flight to Guangzhou in the country’s south was the first to fly out.
China will become the world’s largest aviation market by 2022. Daxing, located south of Beijing, will help reduce pressure on Capital International Airport in the city’s northeast, which often causes flight delays. The new airport is, however, about 46 kilometers away from central Beijing, almost twice the distance of Capital airport. An express train from Daxing will take about 20 minutes to reach the south of Beijing. Daxing will also accommodate passengers from the neighboring areas of Hebei and Tianjin, linked by a network of trains, subways and public buses.
China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines will be the main domestic carriers at Daxing. About 50 foreign airlines, including British Airways and Finnair, plan to move all or part of their operations in the next few quarters. The relocation of all airlines is to due to be completed by the winter of 2021. With the opening of Daxing, Beijing Nanyuan Airport, China’s oldest airport, will stop operations from Thursday.
24. What can we know from the first paragraph
A. Daxing International Airport is made up of 100 football fields.
B. Daxing International Airport looks just like a phoenix.
C. Daxing International Airport can send 72 million passengers now.
D. Daxing International Airport has cost more than 17.47 billion.
25. What did Xi Jinping think of the new airport
A. It marked powerful national development.
B. It marked the founding of China.
C. It was the government’s hard work.
D. It was the largest one in the world.
26. What makes the new airport easy to get to
A. The quite short distance to Beijing.
B. The location of the south of Beijing.
C. The advanced network of transport.
D. Neighboring areas of Hebei and Tianjin.
27. What will be closed with the opening of Daxing
A. Capital International Airport. B. Beijing Nanyuan Airport.
C. China Eastern Airlines. D. China Southern Airlines.
C
Ask yourself，“Why do you work so hard？What motivates you to do so？” Most of you may say a single word to answer both the questions：Family.
All of us inherit our physical features from our parents. However, when you start interacting with the outside world, you realize that they are not enough to ensure your success，not even your survival. It is the values passed on to you by your family such as patience, care, understanding and commitment that make your survival and growth possible.
You may or may not be aware，but your family was the first school you entered. “Survival of the fittest” is the golden rule in this world. In other words，“Let the unfit perish” is the motto. When you stepped into this world，you were unfit to survive on your own. From the first day you came into the world，you started learning about love，care and family relationships at home. For example, by observing your family members，you learned how family relationships work. As time went on, you matured and started taking note of other people outside your family and how your family members interacted with them. You also noticed how your family dealt with the ups and downs of life.
What you learned from your family becomes your value system and forms your perceptions and basis of actions. A person is known by his actions. It is your family that gave you an identity. Whenever you move from one place to another，you carry your family history with you. Have you ever noticed that your opinions always confirmed to the values you acquired from your family
Every person’s relation to his family is similar to the earth’s relation to its environment，which acts as a protective layer. For a person，the importance of family is beyond calculation. The saying goes that you can choose your friends but you can’t choose your family. Spend your life showing those you love that they will always be family no matter what happens.
28. Your family can help you survive by________.
A. providing more love for you
B. shaping your personality
C. introducing you to the outside world
D. improving your school education
29. According to the passage, a person represents________.
A. the unity of his family
B. his family benefits
C. the behavior pattern of his family
D. his family relationships with others
30. Like the environment to the earth, a family________.
A. is an interactive system
B. encourages its members to work hard
C. is full of challenges
D. provides security for its members
31. What is the passage mainly about
A. The development of a person.
B. The importance of family.
C. How to survive the hardship
D. What’s a family
D
The Earth is facing a climate crisis, but it’s also getting greener. According to a new research, the rise is largely because of China and India. A study by NASA, based on extensive satellite imagery, has revealed that the two countries with the world’s biggest populations are also responsible for the largest increase in green plants.
A third of the leaf increase is attributable to China and India, due to the implementation of major tree planting projects as well as a vast increase in agriculture. “China and India account for one-third of the greening, but contain only 9% of the planet’s land area covered in vegetation—a surprising finding, considering the large populations in the countries need much land,” Chi Chen, the study’s lead author said in a statement.
Between 2000 and 2017, a NASA sensor gathered data of the Earth’s surface from aboard two satellites, the Terra and the Aqua. Using the data, researchers discovered that China is the source of a quarter of the increase in green leaf area, despite possessing only 6.6% of the world’s vegetated area. Forests account for 42% of that increase, while croplands make up a further 32%. China’s increase in forest area is the result of forest conservation and expansion programs, established to combat the impacts of climate change and air pollution.
Rama Nemani, a researcher at NASA’s Ames Research Center, said in a statement, “When the greening of the Earth was first observed, we thought it was due to a warmer, wetter climate from the added carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, leading to more leaf growth in northern forests, for instance. Now, with the data, we see that humans are also contributing,” Nemani said. “This will help scientists make better predictions about the behavior of different Earth systems, which will help countries make better decisions about how and when to take action.”
32. What can we get from the new research by NASA
A. China and India make a contribution to the Earth’s increasing greening.
B. China and India should be responsible for the world’s climate crisis.
C. China and India have the biggest populations and the most green plants.
D. The Earth no longer faces a climate crisis because of China and India’ efforts.
33. Which of the following is NOT the fact from the passage
A. China and India contribute one-third of the world’s greening growth.
B. China and India account for only 9% of the planet’s land area with vegetation.
C. A quarter of the increase in the world’s vegetated area is due to China’s efforts.
D. China’s forests and croplands make up 74% of the Earth’s increase in green leaf area.
34. What does the underlined word “it” refer to in the last paragraph
A. The protection of the forests.
B. The increased croplands.
C. The greening of the Earth.
D. The impacts of climate.
35. What is the main idea of the passage
A. China and India are making the Earth greener.
B. The Earth we live on is facing a climate crisis.
C. China and India are joining together to deal with climate change.
D. NASA released a report on air pollution in China and India.
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