单选题The earthquakes which may not be so destructive are _____.A those beneath the oceanB those do not kill people directlyC moderate earthquakesD minor earthquakes
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单选题
The earthquakes which may not be so destructive are _____.
A
those beneath the ocean
B
those do not kill people directly
C
moderate earthquakes
D
minor earthquakes
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第1题：
Which organizations can post to the same set of books?()A.those organizations that share the same functional currency, calendar and accounting flexfield structure
B.those organizations that share the same currency but do not share the same calendar and accounting flexfield structure
C.those organizations that share the same accounting flexfield structure but do not share the same calendar and functional currency
D.those organizations that share the same calendar but do not share the same functional currency and accounting flexfield structure
参考答案：A
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第2题：
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第一篇
How to Do with Earthquake?
Ideally,people would like to know when an earthquake is going to happen and how bad it will
be.In both Japan and China,people have long believed that earthquakes can be forecast. In Japan, scientists have wired the Earth and sea to detect movements.The Chinese have traditionally watched animals and plants for warning signs of earthquakes.For example,the Chinese have noted that before an earthquake,hens' behavior changes一they refuse to enter their cages at night. They have also noticed that snakes come out of the ground to freeze to death and that dogs bark a lot,even normally quiet dogs.Before the Hanshin earthquake in Japan,there were reports of large schools of fish swimming near the surface of the water. Certain birds,like pigeons,also seemed to be especially noisy and were reported to be flying in unusual patterns before the earthquake.
Perhaps most interesting,and most easily measured,is a chemical change in ground water before a quake.Experimental data seem to indicate that the amount of radon(Rn)in the water under the surface of the Earth waxes before an earthquake.
People would also like to be able to prevent the great destruction of property caused by earthquakes.After all,most of the people who die in earthquakes are killed by falling buildings.Therefore,building structures that can withstand the power of earthquakes is a major concern.Steel seems to be the best material,but not if it is welded to form a rigid structure.
Many new structures are built with a new type of steel joint,an I-joint,which appears to be the most durable type of joint. These joints of steel can move without breaking. Also,to prevent property damage,architects now design buildings so that the building's columns and horizontal beams are of equal strength,and vertical support columns are inserted deep into solid soil.In addition,many new houses have relatively light roofs and strong walls.Concrete pillars for highway bridges that previously only had steel rods inside are now enclosed in steel.
Besides working to improve building structures,people in areas where earthquakes are common need to prepare for the possibility of a great earthquake.They should regularly check and reinforce their homes,place heavy objects in low positions,attach cupboards and cabinets to walls,and fasten doors so that they will not open accidentally during an earthquake.According to the passage,the amount of radon(Rn)in the water may______before earthquake.
A:increase
B:reduce
C:not change
D:disappear答案：A解析：文章第一段告诉我们“中国人的传统做法是观察动植物以获取地震的警示信号”。因此选项B是正确的。
文章第一段提到选项A、B、C，只有选项D表述不正确，因为地震前狗会大叫，即使平时安静的狗也一样。
文章第二段说“the amount of radon ( Rn ) in the water under the surface of the Earth waxes before an earthquake"，单词wax的含义是“increase“，因此只有选项A是正确的。
文章第三段说“most of the people who die in earthquakes are killed by falling buildings"，因此人们关心建筑物的结构是否结实，以保证地震中人们的安全，所以只有选项B是正确的。
根据文章最后一段，我们知道选项B、D都不正确，而文章第四段告诉我们选项C应该是build strong walls and light roofs，因此C项也是错误的。最后一段第二句话告诉我们只有选项A的表述是正确的。 -
第3题：
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第一篇
How to Do with Earthquake?
Ideally,people would like to know when an earthquake is going to happen and how bad it will
be.In both Japan and China,people have long believed that earthquakes can be forecast. In Japan, scientists have wired the Earth and sea to detect movements.The Chinese have traditionally watched animals and plants for warning signs of earthquakes.For example,the Chinese have noted that before an earthquake,hens' behavior changes一they refuse to enter their cages at night. They have also noticed that snakes come out of the ground to freeze to death and that dogs bark a lot,even normally quiet dogs.Before the Hanshin earthquake in Japan,there were reports of large schools of fish swimming near the surface of the water. Certain birds,like pigeons,also seemed to be especially noisy and were reported to be flying in unusual patterns before the earthquake.
Perhaps most interesting,and most easily measured,is a chemical change in ground water before a quake.Experimental data seem to indicate that the amount of radon(Rn)in the water under the surface of the Earth waxes before an earthquake.
People would also like to be able to prevent the great destruction of property caused by earthquakes.After all,most of the people who die in earthquakes are killed by falling buildings.Therefore,building structures that can withstand the power of earthquakes is a major concern.Steel seems to be the best material,but not if it is welded to form a rigid structure.
Many new structures are built with a new type of steel joint,an I-joint,which appears to be the most durable type of joint. These joints of steel can move without breaking. Also,to prevent property damage,architects now design buildings so that the building's columns and horizontal beams are of equal strength,and vertical support columns are inserted deep into solid soil.In addition,many new houses have relatively light roofs and strong walls.Concrete pillars for highway bridges that previously only had steel rods inside are now enclosed in steel.
Besides working to improve building structures,people in areas where earthquakes are common need to prepare for the possibility of a great earthquake.They should regularly check and reinforce their homes,place heavy objects in low positions,attach cupboards and cabinets to walls,and fasten doors so that they will not open accidentally during an earthquake.Who watch animals and plants for warning signs of earthquakes?
A:People in most countries.
B:The Chinese.
C:The Japanese.
D:Both B and C.答案：B解析：文章第一段告诉我们“中国人的传统做法是观察动植物以获取地震的警示信号”。因此选项B是正确的。
文章第一段提到选项A、B、C，只有选项D表述不正确，因为地震前狗会大叫，即使平时安静的狗也一样。
文章第二段说“the amount of radon ( Rn ) in the water under the surface of the Earth waxes before an earthquake"，单词wax的含义是“increase“，因此只有选项A是正确的。
文章第三段说“most of the people who die in earthquakes are killed by falling buildings"，因此人们关心建筑物的结构是否结实，以保证地震中人们的安全，所以只有选项B是正确的。
根据文章最后一段，我们知道选项B、D都不正确，而文章第四段告诉我们选项C应该是build strong walls and light roofs，因此C项也是错误的。最后一段第二句话告诉我们只有选项A的表述是正确的。 -
第4题：
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Earthquake
1.Every year earthquakes are responsible for a large number of deaths and a vast amount of destruction in various parts of the world.Most of these damaging earthquakes occur either in a narrow belt which surrounds the Pacific Ocean or in a line which extends from Burma to the Alps in Europe. Some of the destruction is directly caused by the quake itself. An example of this is the collapse of buildings as a result of the quake itself. Other damage results from landslides or major fires which are initiated by the quake.
2.There are about a million quakes a year. Fortunately,however,not all of them are destructive.The intensity of an earthquake is measured on the Richter Scale,which goes from 0 upward. The highest scale recorded to date is 8.9.Major damage generally occurs from quakes ranging upwards from 6.0.
3.The actual cause of the quake itself is the breaking of rocks at or below the earth's surface. This is produced by pressure which scientists believe may be due to a number of reasons, two of which are the expansion and contraction of the earth's crust and continental drift.
4.In order to limit the damage and to prevent some of the suffering resulting from earthquakes, scientists are working on ways to enable accurate prediction.Special instruments are used to help people record,for example,shaking of the earth.Scientists are trying to find methods that will enable them to indicate the exact time,location and size of an earthquake.
5.Certain phenomena have been observed which are believed to be signs of imminent earth-quakes.These include strange behaviors of some animals,the changes in the content of mineral water,etc.The magnetic properties of rocks may also display special pattern before major earthquakes happen.Paragraph 2_______.
A:Earthquakes forecast
B:Historical records of earthquakes
C:Intensities of earthquakes
D:Cause of earthquakes
E:Indications of earthquakes
F: Damaging earthquakes答案：C解析：本题考查的是对所读材料大意与主旨的掌握。本段主要讲述的是关于地震的强度，从0开始，历史上记录的地震强度最大为8.9级，6级以上的地震常有较强的破坏性。
本题考查的是对所读材料大意与主旨的掌握。本段的主要内容是介绍地震发生的原因，地球表层或之下的岩体的断裂导致地震发生，更深层次的原因科学家认为主要有地壳缩胀和大陆漂移。
本题考查的是对所读材料大意与主旨的掌握。本段主要介绍为避免或减少损失，科学家努力通过一些仪器和方法尽可能准确地预测出地震发生的时间、地点和级别。
本题考查的是对所读材料大意与主旨的掌握。本段主要讲述的是地震发生前会有的一些迹象，如动物的反常行为，地下水的成分变化以及石头的磁性特征的变化。
本题考查的是对阐述文章的主旨事实与细节的了解。依据是第一段最后几句话：Some of the destruction is directly caused by the quake itself.An example of this is the col-lapse of buildings as a result of the quake itself.Other damage results from landslides or major fires which are initiated by the quake.
本题考查的是对阐述文章的主旨事实与细节的了解。依据是第二段第二句话Fortunately, however, not all of them are destructive和最后一句话：Major damage generally occurs from quakes ranging upwards from 6.0。
本题考查的是对阐述文章的主旨事实与细节的了解。依据是第四段最后一句话：Scientists are trying to find methods that will enable them to indicate the exact time, location and size of an earthquake.
本题考查的是对阐述文章的主旨事实与细节的了解。依据是最后一段话：Certain phenomena have been observed which are believed to be signs of imminent earthquakes.These include strange behaviors of some animals，…happen. -
第5题：
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Earthquake
1.Every year earthquakes are responsible for a large number of deaths and a vast amount of destruction in various parts of the world.Most of these damaging earthquakes occur either in a narrow belt which surrounds the Pacific Ocean or in a line which extends from Burma to the Alps in Europe. Some of the destruction is directly caused by the quake itself. An example of this is the collapse of buildings as a result of the quake itself. Other damage results from landslides or major fires which are initiated by the quake.
2.There are about a million quakes a year. Fortunately,however,not all of them are destructive.The intensity of an earthquake is measured on the Richter Scale,which goes from 0 upward. The highest scale recorded to date is 8.9.Major damage generally occurs from quakes ranging upwards from 6.0.
3.The actual cause of the quake itself is the breaking of rocks at or below the earth's surface. This is produced by pressure which scientists believe may be due to a number of reasons, two of which are the expansion and contraction of the earth's crust and continental drift.
4.In order to limit the damage and to prevent some of the suffering resulting from earthquakes, scientists are working on ways to enable accurate prediction.Special instruments are used to help people record,for example,shaking of the earth.Scientists are trying to find methods that will enable them to indicate the exact time,location and size of an earthquake.
5.Certain phenomena have been observed which are believed to be signs of imminent earth-quakes.These include strange behaviors of some animals,the changes in the content of mineral water,etc.The magnetic properties of rocks may also display special pattern before major earthquakes happen.Scientists have been working hard to warn people__________.
A:by the quake itself
B:not be prevented
C:to cause damage of property and loss of lives
D:of a possible earthquake
E:the unusual behaviors of some animals
F: the strange behaviors of human beings答案：D解析：本题考查的是对所读材料大意与主旨的掌握。本段主要讲述的是关于地震的强度，从0开始，历史上记录的地震强度最大为8.9级，6级以上的地震常有较强的破坏性。
本题考查的是对所读材料大意与主旨的掌握。本段的主要内容是介绍地震发生的原因，地球表层或之下的岩体的断裂导致地震发生，更深层次的原因科学家认为主要有地壳缩胀和大陆漂移。
本题考查的是对所读材料大意与主旨的掌握。本段主要介绍为避免或减少损失，科学家努力通过一些仪器和方法尽可能准确地预测出地震发生的时间、地点和级别。
本题考查的是对所读材料大意与主旨的掌握。本段主要讲述的是地震发生前会有的一些迹象，如动物的反常行为，地下水的成分变化以及石头的磁性特征的变化。
本题考查的是对阐述文章的主旨事实与细节的了解。依据是第一段最后几句话：Some of the destruction is directly caused by the quake itself.An example of this is the col-lapse of buildings as a result of the quake itself.Other damage results from landslides or major fires which are initiated by the quake.
本题考查的是对阐述文章的主旨事实与细节的了解。依据是第二段第二句话Fortunately, however, not all of them are destructive和最后一句话：Major damage generally occurs from quakes ranging upwards from 6.0。
本题考查的是对阐述文章的主旨事实与细节的了解。依据是第四段最后一句话：Scientists are trying to find methods that will enable them to indicate the exact time, location and size of an earthquake.
本题考查的是对阐述文章的主旨事实与细节的了解。依据是最后一段话：Certain phenomena have been observed which are believed to be signs of imminent earthquakes.These include strange behaviors of some animals，…happen. -
第6题：
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第二篇
High Stress May Damage Memory
According to a report issued in May 1998,elderly people who have consistently high
blood levels of cortisol (皮质醇）don't score as well on memory tests as their peers with
lower levels of the stress hormone. What's more,high levels of cortisol are also associated
with shrinking of the hippocampus（海马区）,a region of the brain that plays a key role in
learning and memory.
The findings suggest that even cortisol levels in the normal,"healthy"range can
actually accelerate brain aging.
The study results"now provide substantial evidence that long-term exposure to adrenal
(肾上腺的）stress hormones may promote hippocampal aging in normal elderly humans",
write Nada Porter and Philip Landfield.Cortisol is a hormone released in response to stress
by the adrenal glands（腺）,which sit on top of the kidneys(肾）.
Over a 5-to 6-year period,Dr. Sonia Lupien and his colleagues measured 24-hour
cortisol levels in 51 healthy volunteers,most of whom were in their 70s.
The researchers tested the volunteers' memory on six people in the increasing/high
category and five people in the decreasing/moderate group.The groups did not differ in
tests of immediate memory,but the increasing/high cortisol group had other memory
problems compared with those in the decreasing/moderate group.
The researchers also found that the total volume of the hippocampus in those in the
increasing/high group was 14% lower than those in the decreasing/moderate group,
although there were no differences in other brain regions.
The results suggest that“…brain aging can be accelerated by levels of adrenal
hormones that are not generally regarded as pathological（病态的）and that variation within
this normal range is related to variation in the rate of brain aging",write Porter and
Landfield."This further suggests that chronic stress may accelerate the worsening of the
hippocampus."When the levels of cortisol go high,the hippocampus
A:may expand.
B:may shrink.
C:may disappear.
D:may function better.答案：B解析： -
第7题：
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Earthquake Insurance
1.Earthquake insurance is a form of homeowners' insurance which deals with damage caused by earthquakes.In regions where earthquakes are especially common,homeowners may be required to carry earthquake insurance,so that in the event of an earthquake,people rely less on government disaster funds and more on their own insurance policies.As a general rule,earthquake insurance is not a part of standard insurance policies,and it must be purchased separately.
2.Earthquakes can cause a variety of damage to a home,ranging from complete destruction to damage which causes the building to become structurally unsound.Indirect damage caused by neigh-boring collapses of structures and freeways can also occur,as can more bizarre forms of earthquake damage,like winding up with a car in the living room or a sinkhole in the back yard.Fires and flooding are also common problems in the wake of earthquakes.
3.When homeowners purchase earthquake insurance,they may be protected against both direct damage,such as a structural collapse after an earthquake,and indirect damage,like a fire caused by broken gas lines.More commonly,the insurance only covers structural damage caused directly by the earthquake.The insurance may pay for a complete replacement of the structure,or a remodel, depending on the type of insurance and the nature of the damage.Some policies also cover damaged property like cars,and they may provide living allowances so that the residents of the home can temporarily relocate for the duration of the repairs.
4.This type of homeowners' insurance is prone to adverse selection,in which only people in high risk areas purchase the insurance.The problem with adverse selection for insurance companies is that it decreases the pool of customers,making potential payouts very expensive.For this reason, earthquake insurance often has a high deductible,and it can he very expensive.
5.Recognizing the need for earthquake insurance,some governments have provided subsidies for earthquake insurance,to reduce the stress on insurance companies.Insurance companies also adjust their risk pools carefully,and there may be stringent requirements for a homeowner to purchase earthquake insurance.For example,a home may need to be retrofitted for earthquake safety, reducing the amount of damage which will be incurred in a quake.For low-income home owners, this can be very difficult,as it drives the cost of earthquake insurance out of reach,which can in turn make it difficult to get home loans,as many banks in earthquake-prone areas insist on earth-quake insurance as a condition for a loan.Paragraph 3______
A:What's the Main Problem of Earthquake Insurance?
B:What Damages Can an Earthquake Cause?
C:How to Buy an Earthquake Insurance?
D:What Is an Earthquake Insurance?
E:Where Does Earthquake Happen Frequently?
F: What Does an Earthquake Insurance Contain?答案：F解析：第一段开宗明义，介绍地震保险是……实际上就是对地震保险下定义，很明显，就是要告诉读者什么是地震保险。所以选择D。
第二段第一句：Earthquakes can cause a variety of damage to a home…意思是地震会给一个家庭带来各种破坏……显然是在讲地震带来的危害。B选项What damages can a earthquake cause（地震会带来什么危害）与该段表述一致。
该段第一句：When homeowners purchase earthquake insurance, they may be protected against both direct damage,such as a structural collapse after an earthquake,and indirect damage, like a fire caused by broken gas lines．当人们购买了地震保险之后，他们就可以规避在地震中受到的直接损失和间接损失。很显然，该段说的是地震保险的主要保障内容。因而F 选项（地震保险主要包括哪些内容）与该段意思一致。
通过第五段第二句The problem with adverse selection for insurance companies is that it decreases the pool of customers, making potential payouts very expensive可以得出，该段主要是在讲地震保险运行中的一些问题，所以A项意思与原文表达一致。
通过文中第一段第二句In regions where earthquakes are especially common,homeowners may be required to carry earthquake insurance,so that in the event of an earth-quake, people rely less on government disaster funds and more on their own insurance policies可以得出答案为E选项（insurance policies)。
文中第二段第二句：Indirect damage caused by neighboring collapses of structures and freeways can also occur．也会发生邻居房屋或高速公路倒塌对自家房屋造成的间接破坏。可以得出选项A比较合适。
文中第三段第三句：The insurance may pay for a complete replacement of the structure, or a remodel, depending on the type of insurance and the nature of the damage．可以从文中找到出处，所以选项D正确。
通过文中第五段第二句Insurance companies also adjust their risk pools carefully…可以推断出选项B。 -
第8题：
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Earthquake Insurance
1.Earthquake insurance is a form of homeowners' insurance which deals with damage caused by earthquakes.In regions where earthquakes are especially common,homeowners may be required to carry earthquake insurance,so that in the event of an earthquake,people rely less on government disaster funds and more on their own insurance policies.As a general rule,earthquake insurance is not a part of standard insurance policies,and it must be purchased separately.
2.Earthquakes can cause a variety of damage to a home,ranging from complete destruction to damage which causes the building to become structurally unsound.Indirect damage caused by neigh-boring collapses of structures and freeways can also occur,as can more bizarre forms of earthquake damage,like winding up with a car in the living room or a sinkhole in the back yard.Fires and flooding are also common problems in the wake of earthquakes.
3.When homeowners purchase earthquake insurance,they may be protected against both direct damage,such as a structural collapse after an earthquake,and indirect damage,like a fire caused by broken gas lines.More commonly,the insurance only covers structural damage caused directly by the earthquake.The insurance may pay for a complete replacement of the structure,or a remodel, depending on the type of insurance and the nature of the damage.Some policies also cover damaged property like cars,and they may provide living allowances so that the residents of the home can temporarily relocate for the duration of the repairs.
4.This type of homeowners' insurance is prone to adverse selection,in which only people in high risk areas purchase the insurance.The problem with adverse selection for insurance companies is that it decreases the pool of customers,making potential payouts very expensive.For this reason, earthquake insurance often has a high deductible,and it can he very expensive.
5.Recognizing the need for earthquake insurance,some governments have provided subsidies for earthquake insurance,to reduce the stress on insurance companies.Insurance companies also adjust their risk pools carefully,and there may be stringent requirements for a homeowner to purchase earthquake insurance.For example,a home may need to be retrofitted for earthquake safety, reducing the amount of damage which will be incurred in a quake.For low-income home owners, this can be very difficult,as it drives the cost of earthquake insurance out of reach,which can in turn make it difficult to get home loans,as many banks in earthquake-prone areas insist on earth-quake insurance as a condition for a loan.In regions where earthquakes are especially common,people rely more on______.
A:indirect damage
B:risk pools
C:government disaster funds
D:the nature of the damage
E:insurance policies
F: prices答案：E解析：第一段开宗明义，介绍地震保险是……实际上就是对地震保险下定义，很明显，就是要告诉读者什么是地震保险。所以选择D。
第二段第一句：Earthquakes can cause a variety of damage to a home…意思是地震会给一个家庭带来各种破坏……显然是在讲地震带来的危害。B选项What damages can a earthquake cause（地震会带来什么危害）与该段表述一致。
该段第一句：When homeowners purchase earthquake insurance, they may be protected against both direct damage,such as a structural collapse after an earthquake,and indirect damage, like a fire caused by broken gas lines．当人们购买了地震保险之后，他们就可以规避在地震中受到的直接损失和间接损失。很显然，该段说的是地震保险的主要保障内容。因而F 选项（地震保险主要包括哪些内容）与该段意思一致。
通过第五段第二句The problem with adverse selection for insurance companies is that it decreases the pool of customers, making potential payouts very expensive可以得出，该段主要是在讲地震保险运行中的一些问题，所以A项意思与原文表达一致。
通过文中第一段第二句In regions where earthquakes are especially common,homeowners may be required to carry earthquake insurance,so that in the event of an earth-quake, people rely less on government disaster funds and more on their own insurance policies可以得出答案为E选项（insurance policies)。
文中第二段第二句：Indirect damage caused by neighboring collapses of structures and freeways can also occur．也会发生邻居房屋或高速公路倒塌对自家房屋造成的间接破坏。可以得出选项A比较合适。
文中第三段第三句：The insurance may pay for a complete replacement of the structure, or a remodel, depending on the type of insurance and the nature of the damage．可以从文中找到出处，所以选项D正确。
通过文中第五段第二句Insurance companies also adjust their risk pools carefully…可以推断出选项B。 -
第9题：
Which one of the following describes who will be able to see an existing doc that contains a readers field ?（）
- A、only those people listed in the access list
- B、anyone listed as a reader or above in the acl
- C、only those people list in the readers field
- D、anyone list as a reader or above in the acl and who is also list in the readers field
正确答案:D -
第10题：
单选题Which one of the following describes who will be able to see an existing doc that contains a readers field ?（）Aonly those people listed in the access list
Banyone listed as a reader or above in the acl
Conly those people list in the readers field
Danyone list as a reader or above in the acl and who is also list in the readers field
正确答案： B解析： 暂无解析 -
第11题：
单选题Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?AEarthquake destruction is declining.
BEarthquake forecast is improving.
CMan is no longer fearful of earthquakes.
DMan is capable of conquering earthquakes.
正确答案： A解析：
A说地震造成的破坏在降低，与第一段的叙述相否；C说人们对地震不再感到恐惧，与最后一段的叙述相否；D说人们已经有能力征服地震，文章第三段第二句只说科学家对地震发生的时间和地点预测越来越准确，全文中也没提过人们可以征服地震。故B项“地震预测得到改进”正确。 -
第12题：
单选题It is implied that _____.Apowerful earthquakes usually occur after minor ones
Bmodem facilities add to the danger of an earthquake
Cpassing trucks are as dangerous as minor earthquakes
Dthere is a powerful earthquake occurring ever)r two years
正确答案： D解析： -
第13题：
Text 4
The U.S. government has recently helped people learn more about the dangers of earthquakes by publishing a map. This map shows the chances of an earthquake in each part of the country. The areas of the map where government is spending a great deal of money and is working hard to help discover the answer to these two questions:
1. Can we predict earthquakes?
2. Can we control earthquakes?
To answer the first question, scientists are looking very closely at the most active fault systems in the country, such as the San Andreas fault in California. A fault is a break between two sections of the earth's surface. These breaks between sections are the places where earthquakes occur.
Scientists look at the faults for changes which might show that an earthquake was about to occur. But it will probably be many years before we can predict earthquakes accurately and the control of earthquakes is even farther away.
Nevertheless, there have been some interesting developments in the field of controlling earthquakes. The most interesting development concerns the Rocky Mountain Arsenal earthquakes. Here water was pat into a layer of rocks 4,000 metres below the surface of the ground. Shortly after this injection of water, there was a small number of earthquakes. Scientists have decided that the water which was injected into the rocks worked like oil on each other. When the water" oiled" the fault, the fault became slippery and the energy of an earthquake was released.
Scientists are still experimenting at the site of these earthquakes. They have realized that there is a connection between the injection of the water and the earthquake activity. They have suggested that it might be possible to use this knowledge to prevent very big, destructive earthquakes, that is, scientists Could inject some kind of fluid like water into faults and change one big earthquake into a number of small, harmless earthquakes.
36. Earthquake belts are ______.
A) maps that show where earthquakes are likely to occur
B) zones with a high probability of earthquakes
C) breaks between two sections of the earth's surface
D) the two layers of earth along a fault
正确答案：B
答案：B
[试题分析] 常识题。
[详细解答] 解答本题我们显然可以通过所知的地理知识就可判断，当然B为正确答案。
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第14题：
共用题干
第一篇
How to Do with Earthquake?
Ideally,people would like to know when an earthquake is going to happen and how bad it will
be.In both Japan and China,people have long believed that earthquakes can be forecast. In Japan, scientists have wired the Earth and sea to detect movements.The Chinese have traditionally watched animals and plants for warning signs of earthquakes.For example,the Chinese have noted that before an earthquake,hens' behavior changes一they refuse to enter their cages at night. They have also noticed that snakes come out of the ground to freeze to death and that dogs bark a lot,even normally quiet dogs.Before the Hanshin earthquake in Japan,there were reports of large schools of fish swimming near the surface of the water. Certain birds,like pigeons,also seemed to be especially noisy and were reported to be flying in unusual patterns before the earthquake.
Perhaps most interesting,and most easily measured,is a chemical change in ground water before a quake.Experimental data seem to indicate that the amount of radon(Rn)in the water under the surface of the Earth waxes before an earthquake.
People would also like to be able to prevent the great destruction of property caused by earthquakes.After all,most of the people who die in earthquakes are killed by falling buildings.Therefore,building structures that can withstand the power of earthquakes is a major concern.Steel seems to be the best material,but not if it is welded to form a rigid structure.
Many new structures are built with a new type of steel joint,an I-joint,which appears to be the most durable type of joint. These joints of steel can move without breaking. Also,to prevent property damage,architects now design buildings so that the building's columns and horizontal beams are of equal strength,and vertical support columns are inserted deep into solid soil.In addition,many new houses have relatively light roofs and strong walls.Concrete pillars for highway bridges that previously only had steel rods inside are now enclosed in steel.
Besides working to improve building structures,people in areas where earthquakes are common need to prepare for the possibility of a great earthquake.They should regularly check and reinforce their homes,place heavy objects in low positions,attach cupboards and cabinets to walls,and fasten doors so that they will not open accidentally during an earthquake.Why are building structures a major concern for people?
A:Because they can make buildings pleasing to people's eyes.
B:Because people are often killed by falling buildings in earthquakes.
C:Because sometimes they are costly.
D:Because people want to cut budget by designing new types of buildings.答案：B解析：文章第一段告诉我们“中国人的传统做法是观察动植物以获取地震的警示信号”。因此选项B是正确的。
文章第一段提到选项A、B、C，只有选项D表述不正确，因为地震前狗会大叫，即使平时安静的狗也一样。
文章第二段说“the amount of radon ( Rn ) in the water under the surface of the Earth waxes before an earthquake"，单词wax的含义是“increase“，因此只有选项A是正确的。
文章第三段说“most of the people who die in earthquakes are killed by falling buildings"，因此人们关心建筑物的结构是否结实，以保证地震中人们的安全，所以只有选项B是正确的。
根据文章最后一段，我们知道选项B、D都不正确，而文章第四段告诉我们选项C应该是build strong walls and light roofs，因此C项也是错误的。最后一段第二句话告诉我们只有选项A的表述是正确的。 -
第15题：
共用题干
第一篇
How to Do with Earthquake?
Ideally,people would like to know when an earthquake is going to happen and how bad it will
be.In both Japan and China,people have long believed that earthquakes can be forecast. In Japan, scientists have wired the Earth and sea to detect movements.The Chinese have traditionally watched animals and plants for warning signs of earthquakes.For example,the Chinese have noted that before an earthquake,hens' behavior changes一they refuse to enter their cages at night. They have also noticed that snakes come out of the ground to freeze to death and that dogs bark a lot,even normally quiet dogs.Before the Hanshin earthquake in Japan,there were reports of large schools of fish swimming near the surface of the water. Certain birds,like pigeons,also seemed to be especially noisy and were reported to be flying in unusual patterns before the earthquake.
Perhaps most interesting,and most easily measured,is a chemical change in ground water before a quake.Experimental data seem to indicate that the amount of radon(Rn)in the water under the surface of the Earth waxes before an earthquake.
People would also like to be able to prevent the great destruction of property caused by earthquakes.After all,most of the people who die in earthquakes are killed by falling buildings.Therefore,building structures that can withstand the power of earthquakes is a major concern.Steel seems to be the best material,but not if it is welded to form a rigid structure.
Many new structures are built with a new type of steel joint,an I-joint,which appears to be the most durable type of joint. These joints of steel can move without breaking. Also,to prevent property damage,architects now design buildings so that the building's columns and horizontal beams are of equal strength,and vertical support columns are inserted deep into solid soil.In addition,many new houses have relatively light roofs and strong walls.Concrete pillars for highway bridges that previously only had steel rods inside are now enclosed in steel.
Besides working to improve building structures,people in areas where earthquakes are common need to prepare for the possibility of a great earthquake.They should regularly check and reinforce their homes,place heavy objects in low positions,attach cupboards and cabinets to walls,and fasten doors so that they will not open accidentally during an earthquake.What should people do to prepare for earthquakes?
A:Check and reinforce their homes.
B:Place light objects in low positions.
C:Build strong roofs and light walls.
D:Attach doors to walls.答案：A解析：文章第一段告诉我们“中国人的传统做法是观察动植物以获取地震的警示信号”。因此选项B是正确的。
文章第一段提到选项A、B、C，只有选项D表述不正确，因为地震前狗会大叫，即使平时安静的狗也一样。
文章第二段说“the amount of radon ( Rn ) in the water under the surface of the Earth waxes before an earthquake"，单词wax的含义是“increase“，因此只有选项A是正确的。
文章第三段说“most of the people who die in earthquakes are killed by falling buildings"，因此人们关心建筑物的结构是否结实，以保证地震中人们的安全，所以只有选项B是正确的。
根据文章最后一段，我们知道选项B、D都不正确，而文章第四段告诉我们选项C应该是build strong walls and light roofs，因此C项也是错误的。最后一段第二句话告诉我们只有选项A的表述是正确的。 -
第16题：
共用题干
Earthquake
1.Every year earthquakes are responsible for a large number of deaths and a vast amount of destruction in various parts of the world.Most of these damaging earthquakes occur either in a narrow belt which surrounds the Pacific Ocean or in a line which extends from Burma to the Alps in Europe. Some of the destruction is directly caused by the quake itself. An example of this is the collapse of buildings as a result of the quake itself. Other damage results from landslides or major fires which are initiated by the quake.
2.There are about a million quakes a year. Fortunately,however,not all of them are destructive.The intensity of an earthquake is measured on the Richter Scale,which goes from 0 upward. The highest scale recorded to date is 8.9.Major damage generally occurs from quakes ranging upwards from 6.0.
3.The actual cause of the quake itself is the breaking of rocks at or below the earth's surface. This is produced by pressure which scientists believe may be due to a number of reasons, two of which are the expansion and contraction of the earth's crust and continental drift.
4.In order to limit the damage and to prevent some of the suffering resulting from earthquakes, scientists are working on ways to enable accurate prediction.Special instruments are used to help people record,for example,shaking of the earth.Scientists are trying to find methods that will enable them to indicate the exact time,location and size of an earthquake.
5.Certain phenomena have been observed which are believed to be signs of imminent earth-quakes.These include strange behaviors of some animals,the changes in the content of mineral water,etc.The magnetic properties of rocks may also display special pattern before major earthquakes happen.Earthquakes can be predicted by observing__________.
A:by the quake itself
B:not be prevented
C:to cause damage of property and loss of lives
D:of a possible earthquake
E:the unusual behaviors of some animals
F: the strange behaviors of human beings答案：E解析：本题考查的是对所读材料大意与主旨的掌握。本段主要讲述的是关于地震的强度，从0开始，历史上记录的地震强度最大为8.9级，6级以上的地震常有较强的破坏性。
本题考查的是对所读材料大意与主旨的掌握。本段的主要内容是介绍地震发生的原因，地球表层或之下的岩体的断裂导致地震发生，更深层次的原因科学家认为主要有地壳缩胀和大陆漂移。
本题考查的是对所读材料大意与主旨的掌握。本段主要介绍为避免或减少损失，科学家努力通过一些仪器和方法尽可能准确地预测出地震发生的时间、地点和级别。
本题考查的是对所读材料大意与主旨的掌握。本段主要讲述的是地震发生前会有的一些迹象，如动物的反常行为，地下水的成分变化以及石头的磁性特征的变化。
本题考查的是对阐述文章的主旨事实与细节的了解。依据是第一段最后几句话：Some of the destruction is directly caused by the quake itself.An example of this is the col-lapse of buildings as a result of the quake itself.Other damage results from landslides or major fires which are initiated by the quake.
本题考查的是对阐述文章的主旨事实与细节的了解。依据是第二段第二句话Fortunately, however, not all of them are destructive和最后一句话：Major damage generally occurs from quakes ranging upwards from 6.0。
本题考查的是对阐述文章的主旨事实与细节的了解。依据是第四段最后一句话：Scientists are trying to find methods that will enable them to indicate the exact time, location and size of an earthquake.
本题考查的是对阐述文章的主旨事实与细节的了解。依据是最后一段话：Certain phenomena have been observed which are believed to be signs of imminent earthquakes.These include strange behaviors of some animals，…happen. -
第17题：
共用题干
Earthquake
1.Every year earthquakes are responsible for a large number of deaths and a vast amount of destruction in various parts of the world.Most of these damaging earthquakes occur either in a narrow belt which surrounds the Pacific Ocean or in a line which extends from Burma to the Alps in Europe. Some of the destruction is directly caused by the quake itself. An example of this is the collapse of buildings as a result of the quake itself. Other damage results from landslides or major fires which are initiated by the quake.
2.There are about a million quakes a year. Fortunately,however,not all of them are destructive.The intensity of an earthquake is measured on the Richter Scale,which goes from 0 upward. The highest scale recorded to date is 8.9.Major damage generally occurs from quakes ranging upwards from 6.0.
3.The actual cause of the quake itself is the breaking of rocks at or below the earth's surface. This is produced by pressure which scientists believe may be due to a number of reasons, two of which are the expansion and contraction of the earth's crust and continental drift.
4.In order to limit the damage and to prevent some of the suffering resulting from earthquakes, scientists are working on ways to enable accurate prediction.Special instruments are used to help people record,for example,shaking of the earth.Scientists are trying to find methods that will enable them to indicate the exact time,location and size of an earthquake.
5.Certain phenomena have been observed which are believed to be signs of imminent earth-quakes.These include strange behaviors of some animals,the changes in the content of mineral water,etc.The magnetic properties of rocks may also display special pattern before major earthquakes happen.Not all damage during an earthquake is caused___________.
A:by the quake itself
B:not be prevented
C:to cause damage of property and loss of lives
D:of a possible earthquake
E:the unusual behaviors of some animals
F: the strange behaviors of human beings答案：A解析：本题考查的是对所读材料大意与主旨的掌握。本段主要讲述的是关于地震的强度，从0开始，历史上记录的地震强度最大为8.9级，6级以上的地震常有较强的破坏性。
本题考查的是对所读材料大意与主旨的掌握。本段的主要内容是介绍地震发生的原因，地球表层或之下的岩体的断裂导致地震发生，更深层次的原因科学家认为主要有地壳缩胀和大陆漂移。
本题考查的是对所读材料大意与主旨的掌握。本段主要介绍为避免或减少损失，科学家努力通过一些仪器和方法尽可能准确地预测出地震发生的时间、地点和级别。
本题考查的是对所读材料大意与主旨的掌握。本段主要讲述的是地震发生前会有的一些迹象，如动物的反常行为，地下水的成分变化以及石头的磁性特征的变化。
本题考查的是对阐述文章的主旨事实与细节的了解。依据是第一段最后几句话：Some of the destruction is directly caused by the quake itself.An example of this is the col-lapse of buildings as a result of the quake itself.Other damage results from landslides or major fires which are initiated by the quake.
本题考查的是对阐述文章的主旨事实与细节的了解。依据是第二段第二句话Fortunately, however, not all of them are destructive和最后一句话：Major damage generally occurs from quakes ranging upwards from 6.0。
本题考查的是对阐述文章的主旨事实与细节的了解。依据是第四段最后一句话：Scientists are trying to find methods that will enable them to indicate the exact time, location and size of an earthquake.
本题考查的是对阐述文章的主旨事实与细节的了解。依据是最后一段话：Certain phenomena have been observed which are believed to be signs of imminent earthquakes.These include strange behaviors of some animals，…happen. -
第18题：
共用题干
第二篇
High Stress May Damage Memory
According to a report issued in May 1998,elderly people who have consistently high
blood levels of cortisol (皮质醇）don't score as well on memory tests as their peers with
lower levels of the stress hormone. What's more,high levels of cortisol are also associated
with shrinking of the hippocampus（海马区）,a region of the brain that plays a key role in
learning and memory.
The findings suggest that even cortisol levels in the normal,"healthy"range can
actually accelerate brain aging.
The study results"now provide substantial evidence that long-term exposure to adrenal
(肾上腺的）stress hormones may promote hippocampal aging in normal elderly humans",
write Nada Porter and Philip Landfield.Cortisol is a hormone released in response to stress
by the adrenal glands（腺）,which sit on top of the kidneys(肾）.
Over a 5-to 6-year period,Dr. Sonia Lupien and his colleagues measured 24-hour
cortisol levels in 51 healthy volunteers,most of whom were in their 70s.
The researchers tested the volunteers' memory on six people in the increasing/high
category and five people in the decreasing/moderate group.The groups did not differ in
tests of immediate memory,but the increasing/high cortisol group had other memory
problems compared with those in the decreasing/moderate group.
The researchers also found that the total volume of the hippocampus in those in the
increasing/high group was 14% lower than those in the decreasing/moderate group,
although there were no differences in other brain regions.
The results suggest that“…brain aging can be accelerated by levels of adrenal
hormones that are not generally regarded as pathological（病态的）and that variation within
this normal range is related to variation in the rate of brain aging",write Porter and
Landfield."This further suggests that chronic stress may accelerate the worsening of the
hippocampus."The research conducted by Porter and Landfield shows that
A:the levels of adrenal hormones have nothing to do with brain aging.
B:changes in the levels of adrenal hormones can affect brain aging.
C:chronic stress may strengthen one's memory.
D:the rate of brain aging always remains stable.答案：B解析： -
第19题：
共用题干
Earthquake Insurance
1.Earthquake insurance is a form of homeowners' insurance which deals with damage caused by earthquakes.In regions where earthquakes are especially common,homeowners may be required to carry earthquake insurance,so that in the event of an earthquake,people rely less on government disaster funds and more on their own insurance policies.As a general rule,earthquake insurance is not a part of standard insurance policies,and it must be purchased separately.
2.Earthquakes can cause a variety of damage to a home,ranging from complete destruction to damage which causes the building to become structurally unsound.Indirect damage caused by neigh-boring collapses of structures and freeways can also occur,as can more bizarre forms of earthquake damage,like winding up with a car in the living room or a sinkhole in the back yard.Fires and flooding are also common problems in the wake of earthquakes.
3.When homeowners purchase earthquake insurance,they may be protected against both direct damage,such as a structural collapse after an earthquake,and indirect damage,like a fire caused by broken gas lines.More commonly,the insurance only covers structural damage caused directly by the earthquake.The insurance may pay for a complete replacement of the structure,or a remodel, depending on the type of insurance and the nature of the damage.Some policies also cover damaged property like cars,and they may provide living allowances so that the residents of the home can temporarily relocate for the duration of the repairs.
4.This type of homeowners' insurance is prone to adverse selection,in which only people in high risk areas purchase the insurance.The problem with adverse selection for insurance companies is that it decreases the pool of customers,making potential payouts very expensive.For this reason, earthquake insurance often has a high deductible,and it can he very expensive.
5.Recognizing the need for earthquake insurance,some governments have provided subsidies for earthquake insurance,to reduce the stress on insurance companies.Insurance companies also adjust their risk pools carefully,and there may be stringent requirements for a homeowner to purchase earthquake insurance.For example,a home may need to be retrofitted for earthquake safety, reducing the amount of damage which will be incurred in a quake.For low-income home owners, this can be very difficult,as it drives the cost of earthquake insurance out of reach,which can in turn make it difficult to get home loans,as many banks in earthquake-prone areas insist on earth-quake insurance as a condition for a loan.Earthquakes can cause a variety of direct damage and______.
A:indirect damage
B:risk pools
C:government disaster funds
D:the nature of the damage
E:insurance policies
F: prices答案：A解析：第一段开宗明义，介绍地震保险是……实际上就是对地震保险下定义，很明显，就是要告诉读者什么是地震保险。所以选择D。
第二段第一句：Earthquakes can cause a variety of damage to a home…意思是地震会给一个家庭带来各种破坏……显然是在讲地震带来的危害。B选项What damages can a earthquake cause（地震会带来什么危害）与该段表述一致。
该段第一句：When homeowners purchase earthquake insurance, they may be protected against both direct damage,such as a structural collapse after an earthquake,and indirect damage, like a fire caused by broken gas lines．当人们购买了地震保险之后，他们就可以规避在地震中受到的直接损失和间接损失。很显然，该段说的是地震保险的主要保障内容。因而F 选项（地震保险主要包括哪些内容）与该段意思一致。
通过第五段第二句The problem with adverse selection for insurance companies is that it decreases the pool of customers, making potential payouts very expensive可以得出，该段主要是在讲地震保险运行中的一些问题，所以A项意思与原文表达一致。
通过文中第一段第二句In regions where earthquakes are especially common,homeowners may be required to carry earthquake insurance,so that in the event of an earth-quake, people rely less on government disaster funds and more on their own insurance policies可以得出答案为E选项（insurance policies)。
文中第二段第二句：Indirect damage caused by neighboring collapses of structures and freeways can also occur．也会发生邻居房屋或高速公路倒塌对自家房屋造成的间接破坏。可以得出选项A比较合适。
文中第三段第三句：The insurance may pay for a complete replacement of the structure, or a remodel, depending on the type of insurance and the nature of the damage．可以从文中找到出处，所以选项D正确。
通过文中第五段第二句Insurance companies also adjust their risk pools carefully…可以推断出选项B。 -
第20题：
those books do you wantA.What are
B.Which of
C.Which are
D.What答案：B解析： -
第21题：
Which organizations can post to the same set of books?（）
- A、those organizations that share the same functional currency, calendar and accounting flexfield structure
- B、those organizations that share the same currency but do not share the same calendar and accounting flexfield structure
- C、those organizations that share the same accounting flexfield structure but do not share the same calendar and functional currency
- D、those organizations that share the same calendar but do not share the same functional currency and accounting flexfield structure
正确答案:A -
第22题：
单选题The phrase “this element of the unknown” (Paragraph 3) refers to ______.Athe extension of earthquake zones
Bthe percentage of earthquake occurrences
Cwhen and where earthquakes may occur
Dwhat big damage earthquakes may cause
正确答案： C解析：
此题应该结合上下文来看，先提到“they may，however，happen anywhere at any time. ”，承接上文又说到现在已经可以对地震预测。所以这里说的不确定性也是指地震发生的时间和地点。A和B选项都不全面。故选c。 -
第23题：
问答题Read the passage carefully and answer questions 1 to 5. Answer each question in a maximum of 10 words. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet. Every year earthquakes are responsible for a large number of deaths and a vast amount of destruction in various parts of the world. Most of these damaging earthquakes occur either in a narrow belt which surrounds the Pacific Ocean or in a line which extends from Burma to the Alps in Europe. Some of the destruction is directly caused by the quake itself. An example of this is the collapse of buildings as a result of vibration. Other damage results from landslides, tsunamis (large ocean waves) or major fires which are initiated by the quake. There are about a million quakes a year. Fortunately, however, not all of them are destructive. The intensity of an earthquake is measured on the Richter Scale, which goes from 0 upward. The highest magnitude recorded to date is 8.9. Major damage generally occurs from quakes ranging upwards from 6. 0. Exceptions to this are those whose epicenters are located far from inhabited areas. The actual cause of the quake itself is the rupturing or breaking of rocks at or below the earth’s surface. This is produced by pressure which scientists believe may be due to a number of reasons, two of which are the expansion and contraction of the earth’s crust and continental drift. In order to minimize the damage and to alleviate some of the suffering resulting from earthquakes, scientists are working on ways to enable accurate prediction. Two of the instruments presently in use to achieve this goal are seismographs and tiltmeters. The former records any shaking of the earth; by means of calculations seismologists can accurately indicate the exact time, location and size of an earthquake. The latter, as the name suggests, is used to record any changes in the tilt of the land. Questions: 1．Write down one of the two earthquake prone areas. 2．What other disasters may occur after a serious earthquake? 3．What is the unit of measurement of earthquake? 4．What is the highest magnitude in the record? 5．What are the two instruments used today to predict earthquake?正确答案：
1.the narrow belt surrounding the Pacific Ocean / a line extending from Burma to the Alps in Europe 文章第一段第二句提到Most of these damaging earthquakes occur either in a narrow belt which surrounds the Pacific Ocean or in a line which extends from Burma to the Alps in Europe.)
2.landslides, tsunamis or major fires 第一段最后一句提到由地震引发的滑坡、海啸或大火也会引发严重灾害。
3.Richter Scale 文章第二段提到地震强度是通过Richter Scale来测量的。Richter Scale里克特震级, 里氏震级。unit of measurement测量单位。
4.8.9 文章第二段提到The highest magnitude recorded to date is 8.9.)
5.seismographs and tiltmeters 文章最后一段提到现在能用来准确预测地震的仪器有地震计和倾角量测仪。seismograph地震计。tiltmeter倾角量测仪。解析： 暂无解析