2015广东五校联考英语试题及答案(4)
2015-03-24 10:16:57
“Terminator” is the first man - made self - healing polymer, the Spanish scientists report in the Sept. 13 issue of the journal Materials Horizon.
In the research lab, the researchers cut the polymer in half with a knife. Then they made the two halves touch each other and allowed them to stand at room - temperature, without applying any pressure.
“Terminator” started self - healing within an hour. It was ninety - seven percent healed within two hours, and completely joined together after twenty - two hours. Once it had repaired itself, the scientists were able to pull it by hand, with no breaks or tears.
The researchers say this breakthrough will allow them to create stronger sealants (密封剂), paints, adhesives (黏合剂) and more. This could eventually lead to self - repairing pipes, bicycle tires and Barbie dolls, among a million other possibilities.
- 41. By asking a series of questions in Paragraph 1, the author mainly intends to show _______.
B. the unpleasant experiences in everyday life
C. the shortcomings of some man-made polymers
D. the poor quality of plastic products
- 42. Which of the following is TRUE of polymers?
B. Natural polymers can be found in silk and skin.
C. Synthetic polymers are used only in a limited way.
D. Synthetic polymers are made from natural polymers.
- 43. What do we know about “Terminator”?
B. It heals itself completely in several hours.
C. It can repair itself under normal conditions.
D. It must be pulled apart soon after self-healing.
- 44. The last paragraph mainly discusses ________.
B. the various uses of “Terminator”
C. the raw materials of “Terminator”
D. the characteristics of “Terminator”
- 45. What would be the best title for this passage?
B. Natural polymers are not easy to imitate
C. First self - healing polymer created in Spanish lab
D. “Terminator” may be a new treatment for headaches
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46. The Delighted Eye --- by Prof. John Nash --- The 1994 Nobel Prize Winner for Economics, whose ideas have influenced a generation of the world's greatest economic minds, tells his life story: growing up in a small town in America, becoming one of America's most influential mathematicians and his battles with mental illness.
47. Mother Tongue: The English Language --- by Bill Bryson --- Bryson's book is a journey through the history and different aspects of the English language, one that is both informative and hugely entertaining. As with most of Bryson's books, fun comes before facts and readers will be left with a smile on their faces.
48. Into Thin Air --- by John Krakauer --- is a riveting first-hand account of a disastrous race to the top of Mount Everest. In March 1996, Outside magazine sent veteran journalist and experienced climber John Krakauer to join the team led by the famous Everest guide Rob Hall. Despite the expertise of Hall and the other leaders, by the end of the race eight people were dead.
49. Ready Made: How to Make (Almost) Everything --- by Shoshanna Berger and Grace Hawthorne --- beautifully written with great factual information. The theme behind this book is re-use, re-claim, re-cycle and there are many detailed easy-to-do projects for the reader to try such as making a photo frame from a book cover or a pot for your plants from plastic shopping bags.
50. The Smartest Guys in the Room: The Amazing Rise and Scandalous Fall of Enron --- by Bethany McLean and Peter Elkind --- As the title suggests the authors cover the rise of the American electricity company to become one of the 10 richest companies in the world and its spectacular fall into dishonor and bankruptcy. A perfect guide on what not to do in business.
