閱讀訓(xùn)練--全球變暖導(dǎo)致花粉季節(jié)提前 等3則 2022屆高考英語復(fù)習(xí)備考

1、閱讀訓(xùn)練-全球變暖導(dǎo)致花粉季節(jié)提前等3則2022屆高考英語復(fù)習(xí)備考全球變暖導(dǎo)致花粉季節(jié)提前40 years ago, when Dr. Stanley Fireman started as an allergist （謾 敏癥專家）， he told patients to start taking medications and preparing for the pollen （花粉） season in the middle of March. Today, he tells them to start it around the middle of February because s

2、ince 1 990, the pollen season across the United States and Canada has been starting about 20 days earlier. The amount of pollen released by plants is 21 percent higher.The main reason for this is global warming. Studies have shown that North Americas allergy season is getting longer and worse. But t

3、he new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America has the most complete information coming from 60 reporting stations. It is the first study to make scientific connections between an earlier and more intense pollen season with human caused clim

4、ate change. The study says the warmer the Earth gets, the earlier spring starts for animals and plants, especially plants that release pollen. Additionally, plants produce more pollen when they get carbon dioxide.Bill Ander egg is the lead writer of the study. He said, Climate change is here and its

5、 in every breath we take. The University of Utah scientist told the Associated Press （ AP ） , Clearly, warming temperatures and more carbon dioxide are putting more pollen in the air.”Since 1 990, about half of the earlier pollen season has been linked to climate change-mostly from warmer temperatur

6、es. But plant feeding carbon dioxide, Ander egg said, played a part. However, since the 2000s, he said, about 65 percent of early pollen seasons can be blamed on warming. And about 8 percent of the increased pollen load can be blamed on climate change.For Amir Dakota, this is not just a matter of sn

7、eezing and watery eyes. There are more serious health concerns. The University of Maryland scientist said the pollen is a risk for other diseases including asthma （哮喘）. She told the AP, Asthma costs the US economy an estimated $80 billion per year in terms of treatment and loss of productivity.So, a

8、 longer pollen season is a threat to both individuals suffering from allergies and the US economy”.Reading CheckWhat does the underlined word “it” in Para. 1 mean ?A pollen season.The coming of March.The amount of pollen released by plants.Taking medications and preparing for the pollen season.Which

9、 word can best describe the new study compared to other studies?A. Latest. B. Original. C. Comprehensive. D. Research based.What does Bill Ander egg think of climate change ?A. Positive. B. Helpless. C. Indifferent. D. Concerned.What does the last paragraph mainly focus on ?The current condition of

10、Amir Dakota.The multiple effects of a pollen season.The solution to a longer pollen season.The huge influence of asthma.Language StudyDifficult sentenceBut the new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America has the most complete information com

11、ing from 60 reporting stations. 但彝表在美國 國家科學(xué)院院刊上的新研究有來自60個(gè)報(bào)告站的最完整的信息?！军c(diǎn)石成金】句中 published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America為過去分詞短語作后置定語，修飾名詞 study; coming from 60 reporting stations為現(xiàn)在分詞短語作后置定語，修 飾名詞 information。The study says the warmer the Earth gets,

12、the earlier spring starts for animals and plants, especially plants that release pollen. 研 究表明，地球越溫暖，動(dòng)植物的春天就越早開始，尤其是對于那些釋放花 粉的植物?！军c(diǎn)石成金】本句使用的是“the+比較級,the+比較級”結(jié)構(gòu),意為“越,越Panda pride萌寵外交官Pandas are not only a national treasure, but are loved around the world.Last year, a giant panda cub born in August a

13、t the Smithsonians National Zoo, US, was given the name Xiao Qi Ji, which is translated into English as Little Miracle. The choice was the result of a five-day online vote that drew nearly 1 35, 000 voters in the US. Interestingly, National Public Radio said that in a nod to Chinese tradition, the n

14、ame was not chosen until 1 00 days after the birth.This cubs birth proved to be quite inspiring. Xiao Qi Jis birth is a true miracle that has been so uplifting to all of us during the pandemic, ” Chinese Ambassador to the US Cui Tiankai said in a video congratulatory message. uWe are connected again

15、 in the growth of our little ambassador, and in our shared joy and friendship.The furry black and white animals have played an important role in Chinas diplomacy, known as “panda diplomacy”. According to the Japanese Royal Annual, the practice dates back to the Tang Dynasty, when Empress Wu Zetian s

16、ent a pair of pandas to the Japanese emperor. China revived panda diplomacy in the 1 950s when China sent two pandas to the Moscow Zoo. By 1 982, China had given 23 pandas to nine different countries. However, most of them have died. China stopped giving away pandas in the early 1 980s. Instead, the

17、 animals were loaned to other countries.However, these cute “diplomats find it hard to survive in other countries. Their dietary habit is one significant reason. Their nutrition mostly comes from bamboo shoots. Adult pandas consume about 40 kilograms of bamboo daily. Pandas can also be quite picky.

18、They refuse to eat bamboo shoots after they have blossomed.In general, they are to be returned to China after 1 0 years. But countries are still trying their best to facilitate this special type of diplomacy. uWe dont own the pandas, but the whole world wants to help save the pandas, and we do that

19、through our knowledge exchange, ” Steven Montfort, director of the Smithsonians National Zoo, told China Daily.Reading CheckWhat made the birth of Xiao Qi Ji so uplifting ?Its lovely figure.Its Chinese background.The place where it was born.The outbreak of the pandemic.What does paragraph 4 mainly t

20、alk about?Interesting stories of pandas.The important role of pandas.The history of panda diplomacy.The relationship between China and Japan.What mainly makes pandas difficult to survive abroad according to paragraph 5?Their dietary habit.Their homesickness.Their living environment.Their reproductiv

21、e capacity.In what column is this article likely to appear?A. Opinion. B. Animals.C. Events. D. Environment.Language StudyText centered chunksin a nod to對贊同；為符合play an important role in在中扮演重要角色be known as 被稱為date back to 追溯到give away 捐贈in general 通常try ones best to do 盡力做一種角色，雙重文化I am a member of tw

22、o cultures. Even though I am only ten years old, I have lived in two countries and in two cultures. I have lived in both Mexico and the United States.As a girl, I was born in a small town called Quince in the state of Michoacan. Life there was simple and peaceful. There was a small market where we w

23、ould go on Sundays. There was a corral where we would go and watch rodeos. After school, my friends and I would go for a swim in a creek. My mom did not work, and she stayed at home taking care of our family. Life in Quince was nice, but money was sometimes not enough to support us.In 1 996, the day

24、 came when my dad decided to bring us to the United States. Leaving my town was hard, but it was important that my family stay together. When I left Mexico, I had a lot of special friends and nice teachers.When I first came to the United States, I started at a new school in Chicago. I found care and

25、 company at the school, among Hispanic people, my friends, and my teacher. She helped me all the time. But our life never seems to be easy when we have to be faced with many challenges like racial discrimination.My education now is different from the one in Mexico. Here, I am studying in two languag

26、es. I feel very happy because I am able to communicate in two languages. In my case, speaking Spanish is an indication of my Mexican heritage. Speaking English is a symbol of my triumph and the struggles that I have as an immigrant in this country. Now that I have been here for three years, I am pro

27、ud to offer my help and support to people who need it.I urge those who come from Mexico and other countries to learn English and to continue speaking their native language, too. It will help them reach out to others.Reading CheckWhat does the author think of Mexico ?She doesnt like it because its po

28、or.She was too young to remember it.She loves the country and is proud of it.She wants to get rid of it so she left.Why did the family move to the US ?They were in need of more money.The mother found no peace in Quince.They wanted to experience a new culture.The author could have new friends.What can be inferred about the author?She wants