科目:gzyy 來(lái)源:2013-2014學(xué)年高考二輪復(fù)習(xí)訓(xùn)練:專題11 介詞與介詞短語(yǔ)英語(yǔ)試卷(解析版) 題型:閱讀理解
In today’s throwaway society,dealing with the city’s growing mountain of waste is an increasing challenge for the city council (市議會(huì)).
Recently,Edinburgh is faced with the problem of disposing of (處理) about 250,000 million tons of waste a year.Despite different ways to dispose of much of it in a green manner—largely through encouraging recycling—its aging facilities such as the Powderhall landfill do not have the ability to deal with it.
The European Union (EU) has issued a new policy,regulating how such mountains of waste are to be disposed of.The five councils (Edinburgh,East Lothian,West Lothian,Midlothian and Borders) face fines around £18 million a year from 2013 if they don’t increase recycling levels and rely less on landfill.With this in mind,the councils got together with the idea of building a large incinerator plant (垃圾焚燒廠) to burn half of the waste produced in their districts.But this plan fell apart after the change of target levels by a new UK government waste policy which required that no more than 25% of the city’s waste should be disposed of in this way by 2025.
After the plan was abandoned,a private company which already transported millions of tons of the city’s waste by train to a landfill site near Dunbar,offered an
alternative solution when it suggested opening a huge waste site near Portobello.
Since Powderhall is supposed to close in 2015,it seemed necessary for the members of the Edinburgh Council to accept the suggestion.But soon they turned it down—after 700 local objections reached them—because it would have meant hundreds of lorries a day making loud noise through heavily populated areas.
That still leaves the council with a problem.By 2013,only 50% of 1995 levels of waste will be allowed to be sent to landfill.Even if recycling targets are met,there will still be a large amount of rubbish to be burnt up.Due to this,Edinburgh and Midlothian councils have now decided to work together to build an incinerator plant as time to find a solution is fast running out.(2011·湖北,C)
1.The main way of handling waste in a green manner in Edinburgh is ________.
A.recycling? B.restoring
C.burying? D.burning
2.The five councils worked out a plan to build an incinerator plant to ________.
A.reduce the cost of burying waste
B.meet the EU requirements
C.speed up waste recycling
D.replace landfill sites
3.The city council of Edinburgh rejected the suggestion to open a huge landfill site near Portobello because ________.
A.it came from a private company
B.the council was not interested in it
C.it was not supported by EU
D.the local people were against it
4.What is the final decision of Edinburgh and Midlothian councils?
A.To open a new landfill nearby.
B.To close the Powderhall landfill in 2015.
C.To set up a plant for burning waste.
D.To persuade people to reduce their waste.
科目:gzyy 來(lái)源:2012-2013學(xué)年浙江省高三第九次教學(xué)質(zhì)檢英語(yǔ)試卷(解析版) 題型:閱讀理解
Surviving treasures from the National Museum of Afghanistan
AFGHANISTAN
CROSSROADS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD
3 MARCH — 3 JULY 2013
At the heart of the silk road, Afghanistan linked the great trading routes of ancient Iran, Central Asia, Indian and China, and the more distant cultures of Greece and Rome.
Nearly lost during the years of civil war and later Taliban (塔利班) rule, precious objects that reveal this diverse past were bravely hidden in 1989 by officials from the National Museum of Afghanistan to save them from destruction.
The surviving treasures date from 2000 BC to the 1st century AD and included rich gold ornaments (裝飾品) found at a burial site and limestone (石灰石) sculptures of a Greek city.
This is a unique opportunity to discover the story of Afghanistan’s ancient culture, its immense fragility, and the remarkable dedication (奉獻(xiàn)) shown to its survival and protection.
DETAILED INFORMATION
OPENING HOURS
The exhibition is open late on Fridays until 20:30.
£10, members free
EXHIBITION AND EVENTS BOOKING
www.britishmuseum.org
020 7323 8181
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT
﹡On weekdays, take advantage of a classic afternoon tea package in the Court Restaurant for just £26 (including exhibition ticket).
﹡The exhibition catalogue (£25 paperback) and other related titles are available in the museum shops or online at www.britishmuseum.org/shop.
﹡The exhibition Multimedia Guide (£1) is available at the exhibition entrance.
﹡If you are visiting with a group, ask for the group ticket price. Details on group lecture packages are available at www.britishmuseum.org/groupvisits.
SPECIAL EVENTS
﹡Nowruz
Monday 18 March, 17:30.
Nowruz, or New Year, is celebrated in many countries from Afghanistan and Iran to Uzbekistan.
17:30~18:00 Entrance to exhibition.
19:00 Talks and discussion on Nowruz.
£15 (including exhibition entry).
﹡Performance: The art of the Afghan rubab.
Tuesday 14 May, 16:30~17:30.
Afghan rubab virtuoso Soudi Homayun Sakhi and tabla player Yusuf Mahmoud give a performance of a full raga and folk pieces.
£5, members £3.
﹡Easter holiday activities
Thursday 18 ~ Monday 22 April,11:00~16:00.
Explore the rich culture of Afghanistan. Listen to stories of Alexander the Great, try making a kite and be inspired by the treasures from the Hill of Gold.
Suitable for all ages.
Free, just drop in.
1. If you arrive at the museum on April 20th, what can you enjoy?
A.Near Year celebration.
B.Performance: The art of the Afghan rubab.
C.Easter holiday activities.
D.The exhibition without any special events.
2.When seeing “The art of the Afgahan rubab”, a tourist can pay less by ________.
A.booking tickets online
B.a(chǎn)ttending talks and discussion on Nowruz
C.calling at 020 7323 8181
D.becoming a member of the British Museum
3.Which of the following statements is true?
A.Of all the special events Performance costs least.
B.Museum officials saved these objects from destruction.
C.The Multimedia Guide is offered to visitors without any charge.
D.You can learn details about group visit either on website or by phone.
4. Where can you most probably find this passage?
A.In a high school text book. B.In a history magazine.
C.In a state-owned newspaper. D.In a traveler’s booklet.
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