The fires that have left more than 160 people dead in southern Australia burned with such speed that they seemed less a wildfire than a violent bombing．Many victims caught in the fires had no time to escape; their houses were destroyed around them，and they burned to death．As firefighters battle the flames and police begin to look into possible cases of arson（縱火）around some of the fires，there will surely be debates over the wisdom of Australia's standard policy of advising people to either flee a fire early or stay in their homes and wait it out．John Brumby，the premier of the fire-hit Australian state of Victoria，said “There is no question that there were people who did everything right and put in place their fire plan，however，their house was just burnt into pieces．”

Although the wildfires caught so many victims by surprise last weekend，there has been no shortage of distant early-warning signs．The 2007 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change，for example，warned that fires in Australia were certain to increase in intensity and frequency because of steadily warming temperatures over the next several decades．A research reported that by 2020，there could be up to 65% more “extreme” fire-danger days compared with 1990．

Destructive wildfires are already common in Australia，and it's not hard to see why climate change would increase their frequency．Australia has warmed 0.9℃ since 1950，and it is predicted the country could warm further by 2070，up to 5℃ over 1990 temperatures，if global greenhouse -gas emissions（排放）go unchecked．Besides a simple rise in average temperatures，climate change will also lead to an increase in Australia's extreme heat waves and droughts．

It's important to acknowledge that no single weather event can be only caused by climate change-and it's possible that the fire would have been as intense and deadly even without the warming of the past several decades．Police beginning to suspect that many of the fifes may have been set，and the increase in the number of homes built in fire-danger zones in southern Australia today puts more people in harm's way．Still，heat waves and drought set the table for wildfires．The wildfires in southern Australia are already the worst in the nation's history-but they surely won't be the last．

1．What are people's attitudes to the Australia's policy about fire accidents?

A．It turns out to mislead the public and create confusion．

B．Some are starting to doubt whether it is useful enough，

C．People believe it fails to prevent global climate change．

D．The fire was spreading quickly just because of the policy．

2．The underlined word in the second paragraph is most probably used to describe the fire's _________．

A．damage                B．temperature             C．cause                    D．chances

3．Which is NOT a possible effect of global greenhouse-gas emissions according to the passage?

A．High temperature．                         B．Severe droughts．

C．Violent crime．                           D．Frequent wildfires．

4．Why do the police suspect the fires may have been set on purpose?

A．Because more and more people are living in fire-danger zones．

B．Because there was no such a terrible fire in this area before．

C．Because firefighters failed to put out the fire before it spread．

D．Because the terrible climate is likely to make people act stupidly．

5．What's the main idea of the passage?

A．Humans have to adapt to the influence of warming．

B．The global climate change will continue for centuries．

C．We have a lot to do to reduce global carbon emissions，

D．Global warming may be fueling Australia's fires．

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Trip 1  Black Bear Count

    There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living.  Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young people to help count them. The entire trip will last three hours. Bookings necessary.

     Cost: Free              When: May 8

    Trip 2  Garland Valley

    Bring your drink and lunch for this walk in a beautiful  area of the  Blue  Mountains. Garland Valley is close to the town of Garland but is part of the National Park. Many wild animals live in this area, including many rare birds. This is a great walk for bird-lovers. The trip lasts four hours. Bookings necessary.

     Cost: 15                     When: May 8, May 15

    Trip 3  Flashlight Adventure

    Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight and a pair of glasses, and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the animals you will see on this trip can only be seen at night. The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals you see. Numbers are strictly limited on night trips, so be sure to book early. This walk lasts two and a half hours.

     Cost: 12                                When: May 8, May 15, May 22

     Equipment to be needed:

     Please bring enough water and food for all walks.

     Wear good walking shoes--no high heels.

     Wear a hat for day walks.

     Dress warmly for night walks.

     Children must be with an adult.

     Make sure your flashlight works well and bring extra batteries for night walks.

     Follow all instructions from guides during the walks. The mountains are a dangerous place.

     Bookings:

     Bookings for the above trips can be made by telephone (893-4847) or on the Internet at www. blue-mountaintour.com.

Where are these trips?

   A. In a large valley.                                    B. In a park in the mountains.

   C. In a special kind of zoo.                   D. In three different countries.

On which trip might you see animals that sleep during the day?

   A. Black Bear Count.                           B. Garland Valley.

   C. Flashlight Adventure.                          D. None of the trips.

Which of the following is NOT necessary for the three trips?

   A. Good walking shoes.                       B. Plenty of batteries.

   C. Food and water.                           D. A sleeping bag.       

What is the best title for the passage?

   A. Adventure travel in America.

   B. Hunting around the Great Mountains.

   C. Interesting trips in the East of the USA.

   D. Discovery trips in the Blue Mountains.

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科目：高中英語 來源：2011年甘肅天水一中高一第二學(xué)段第一次考試英語試卷 題型：閱讀理解

Cyril was a small town. The houses there were all made of wood; almost everything in the houses such as cupboards, tables and chairs were made of wood, too. And all the houses faced south. The town was never peaceful. Fire broke out once a week on summer afternoons. Residents were puzzled who the real firebug(縱火犯) was.
One day a big fire broke out. It was said that a Negro had jumped out of the house on fire, so the police arrested(逮捕) all the Negroes in the street. However, fire never stopped to breaking out when the Negroes were in prison.
Mauson, a physics teacher didn’t believe that the Negroes were the firebugs, for he really knew about those Negroes, He made up his mind to find out who the real firebug was.
One day he was invited to drink in a pub and happened to notice that many bottles and plastic plates were baked by the hot sunrays. Suddenly he realized what the actual fact was. He jumped with joy, saying, “I’ve got the answer!”
Mauson dashed out of the pub to his friend’s house nearby, which also faced south. He made an experiment there to confirm his idea.
The next Saturday afternoon, Mauson asked some policemen and newsmen to come to the house. They were told that the real firebug would be shown there. At that time the sun was shining full into the house and it became hotter and hotter inside the room.
Someone wanted to draw the curtains together, while another was going to use a bottle to drink water, but neither got permission from Mauson, who wanted to let the firebug in.
“Now,” said Mauson, “this house will soon catch fire.” People looked at each other in surprise. Mauson asked them to look at the bottles and focus on the table cloth. After a while the cloth gave off a burning smell and began to catch fire!
The mystery of fire was discovered, but the police wouldn’t believe him and insisted that Negroes had been the firebugs. Instead they arrested Mauson and put him into prison. But Mauson said he would never turn against science.
【小題1】
The town was never peaceful, for fire broke out        .

A．in the afternoonB．in summerC．a(chǎn)t any timeD．A and B
【小題2】
Why did the police arrest all the Negroes?
A．One of them had jumped out of the home on fire.
B．They were suspected to be the firebugs.
C．The police hated the Negroes.
D．The Negroes knew something about the fires.
【小題3】
Drinking in a pub, Mauson realized what the actual fact was         .
A．by experimentB．by backing the bottles
C．through the hot sunraysD．by accident
【小題4】
By making an experiment, they knew the real firebug was        .
A．the NegroesB．bottlesC．sunraysD．plastic plates
【小題5】
Mauson was put into prison, because          .
A．he had told a lie
B．he had fund out the real firebug
C．he had turned against science
D．he had made friends with the Negroes

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科目：高中英語 來源：2013屆遼寧省五校協(xié)作體高三上學(xué)期期中考試英語試卷 題型：閱讀理解

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You may picture firefighters holding a hose (水管) outside of a burning building, but the Golden Eagles Hotshots don’t fight fires quite that way. When they go into action, you may not even see a fire truck.

The Hotshots are firefighters who battle fires in wildness areas. But don’t think you’ll only find them in their home state California. Wherever there is a national wildfire emergency, the Golden Eagles Hotshots could be there.

But these firefighters don’t work the same way as firefighters in a big city. They work in areas where there are a large number of trees, bushes, and grass. They climb up and down steep hills to clear brush and burnable debris（殘�。�. They sometimes use water, but they often fight fire with fire!

They do that by lighting what are called “backfires,” which are small, controlled fires that burn up fuel in the path of large wildfires. That way, when the wildfire gets there, it has nothing to burn and nowhere to go, because all the burnable fuel has already gone up in smoke.

The Hotshots also clear away fuel using old-fashioned hard work. For example, they use a saw to cut away trees and heavy brush that could catch fire.

Of course there are times when the Golden Eagles Hotshots do have trucks to supply water to the fires. But the water is limited, and these guys have to rely on hard work more than anything. Physical fitness is very important. They have to be in great physical shape to handle steep hills and difficult terrain(地形) while carrying a 60-pound pack.

The Golden Eagles Hotshots definitely work hard for their pay. But thanks to their efforts, many lives have been saved, many houses have not burned, and countless trees are still standing.

1.67. The firefighters mentioned in the passenger. 

A．do much of their work in California

B．a(chǎn)void climbing steep hills in their work

C．do their work equipped with advanced tools.

D．carry out their work mostly in forests and mountains.

2.68. According to the passage, why do the firefighters light “backfires”?

A．To signal for help.

B．To remove obstacles.

C．To protect trees and bushes.

D．To prevent the fire from spreading.

3.69. What can we learn about the Golden Eagles Hotshots?

A．They are firefighters working in big cities.

B．Their work requires physical strength.

C．They are voluntary firefighters working for free.

D．They usually hold a hose to put out the fires.

4.70. What is the author’s attitude towards the Golden Eagles Hotshots?

A．Appreciative

B．Doubtful

C．Worried

D．Critical

 

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科目：高中英語 來源：2014屆福建省高一下學(xué)期第一次月考英語試卷（解析版） 題型：閱讀理解

 

Are you interested in travelling in the dangerous mountains in America? Here are some tour plans for you to choose.

Tour 1 Garland Valley

Bring your drink and lunch for this walk in a beautiful area of the Blue Mountains. Garland Valley is close to the town of Garland but is part of the National Park. Many wild animals live in this area, including many rare birds. This is a great walk for bird-lovers. The trip lasts four hours. Book in advance. Cost: $ 15 When: May 8, May 15

Tour 2 Flashlight Adventure

Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashligh and a pair of glasses, and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the animals you will see on this trip can only be seen at night. The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals you see. Numbers are strictly controlled on night trips, so be sure to book early. This walk lasts two and a half hours.

Cost: $ 12 When: May 8, May 15, May22

Tour 3 Black Bear Count

There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living. Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young people to help count them. The entire trip will last three hours. Remember to book in advance.

Cost: Free When: May 8

Advice to be followed:

☆ Please bring enough water and food for all walks.

☆ Wear good walking shoes-no high heels.

☆ Wear a hat for day walks.

☆ Dress warmly for night walks.

☆ Children must be with an adult.

☆ Make sure your flashlight works well and bring extra batteries for night walks.

☆ Follow all instructions from guides during the walks. The mountains are so

   dangerous that you have to care.

1.Where are these tours likely to take place?

   A. In a modern noisy city.          

B. In a special kind of zoo

   C. In a park in the mountains.      

D. In three different countries.

2.On which tours had you better wear a hat according to advice?

   A. Tour 1              

B. Tour 2      

C. Tour 2&3               

D. Tour 1& 3

3.On which trip are you likely to see animals that are active at night but may sleep during the day?

   A. Flashlight Adventure      

B. Garland Valley.

   C. Black Bear Count          

D. None of the trips.

4.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

   A. Extra batteries are needed for Tour 1 & 3.

B. All three tours require booking in advance.

   C. It’s clearly advised to wear a hat for Tour 2.

D. Tour 3 will take the longest hours to finish.

5.What is the best title for the passage?

   A. Some Adventure Tours in America

B. Hunting around the Great Mountains

C. Interesting Tours in Different Parks

D. Discovery Tours in the Mountains

 

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科目：高中英語 來源：四川省2009-2010學(xué)年高一下學(xué)期期中考試試題（英語） 題型：閱讀理解

 

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 “You can have the same neighbors for years,” the old man said. “You love them or you think you love them. And you hope that they love you. But do you really understand them?”

“Charlie Kemp and his family lived next door to me for fifteen years. We were good friends for all that time. I enjoy friendship-I’m sure it’s the best thing in the world. And friendship with the Kemps was easy because they seemed to wele it.”

“They were interesting and intelligent people; their home caught fire twice, and twice the whole family slept in my home. They were always losing things…money, keys, or watches. Pictures fell off the walls; the children fell out of beds…”

“I was their neighbor and their friend. Life was always interesting, never dull. Best of all I liked the whole family.”

“One day, I lit a fire in the garden and was burning some rubbish. After a while Charlie Kemp came out of his house and walked up the road.”

“’Morning Charlie,’ I said’ Lovely day, isn’t it’? He smiled at me and nodded. I went on with my work.”

“Twenty minutes later a policeman arrived. He walked into my garden and said,’ You’ll have to put out the fire. Your neighbor has plained to us. He doesn’t like the smell.’”

“My neighbor…?” I said

“Yes,” the policeman said .He took out his notebook and read, “Charlie Kemp. He lives next door, doesn’t he?”

1.    ________were neighbors in this storey.                                         

A. The old man and his family                 B. Charlie Kemps and his family.

C. The old man and the Kemps       D. Both A and B

2.    The old man found that it was very strange that_________.

 A. Charlie told the police about the fire                        B they often lost the things

 C. the fire burst the whole of the Kemps’ house      D Kemp smiled to him

3. How did the old man help the kemps?

A. he found the things they lost      B. he thought they were interesting and intelligent

C. he lent them money             D. he let them sleep in his house after the fires

4. The story shows that__________.

 A. friendship is the best thing in the world       B. we never really understand our friends

 C. friendship with the Kemps was easy           D. friendship with the Kemps was not easy

 

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