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According to Jensen, it has not yet been confirmed exactly what the scents in question are. But research does indicate that some scents are more attractive to mosquitoes than others. “All the lab employees rubbed petri dishes (培養(yǎng)皿) against their stomachs. In that way, their scents were put on the dishes, which were then put in a container full of mosquitoes,” he says. “The mosquitoes repeatedly landed on some of the petri dishes, but didn39。t go anywhere near the others.” Perhaps taking inspiration from popular fiction, there are also those who consider garlic as an excellent repellent (驅(qū)蟲劑) against the winged bloodsuckers. According to the researcher, this strategy may not be entirely fruitless. “As far as I know, there is no scientific proof that eating garlic works. But there may be something to the theory that it39。s possible to mask scent with garlic,” he says. The only reliable method of protection against mosquitoes is to use repellents that are sold over the counter. It contains some smells that can confuse the mosquitoes. When the mosquito es closer, it uses smell, heat and carbon dioxide to decide whether to bite. But if it is confused by a repellent, it will never get that far.(1)Which of the following can best replace the phrase underlined in Paragraph 2? A.Be equal to.B.Be accessible to.C.Be harmful to.D.Be beneficial to.(2)What can we infer about the scents attracting mosquitoes? A.Mosquitoes can be attracted by various scents.B.Some kinds of scents appeal to mosquitoes in particular.C.The lab employees use petri dishes to deposit their scents.D.Mosquitoes are arbitrary when it es to different scents.(3)What is the main idea of the last Paragraph? A.A new strategy is used in researching repellents.B.Garlic is considered to be an excellent repellent.C.Using repellents is an effective way against mosquitoes.D.The inspiration against mosquitoes is from popular fiction.(4)Where is the text most probably taken from? A.Science fiction.B.A biography.C.A medical report.D.A research paper.【答案】(1)A(2)B(3)C(4)D 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇說明文,分析了為什么有些人經(jīng)常受到吸血昆蟲的攻擊。(1)考查詞義猜測。根據(jù)第二段中的“For those unfortunate enough to feature highly on the mosquito hit list, summer nights can be synonymous with mosquito bites. ”對于那些不幸被蚊子叮咬的人來說,夏夜可以成為蚊子叮咬的同義詞。也就是說“夏夜等同于蚊子的叮咬”,故選A。(2)考查推理判斷。根據(jù)第四段中的“Mosquitoes are attracted by carbon dioxide and heat, which everyone gives off. But mosquitoes are also attracted by certain scents,”可知,某些種類的氣味對蚊子尤其有吸引力。故選B。(3)考查段落大意。根據(jù)最后一段中的“The only reliable method of protection against mosquitoes is to use repellents that are sold over the counter. It contains some smells that can confuse the mosquitoes.”可知,使用驅(qū)蟲劑是對付蚊子的有效方法。故選C。(4)考查推理判斷。根據(jù)第一段中的“Research finds out why some people are constantly under attack from the bloodsucking insects while others walk free.”可知,這篇文章最有可能來自一篇研究論文。故選D。【點評】本題考點涉及推理判斷,詞義猜測和段落大意三個題型的考查,是一篇科普類閱讀,要求考生根據(jù)上下文的邏輯關(guān)系,進行分析,推理,概括和歸納,從而選出正確答案。5.閱讀下列短文,從每題所給的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中,選出最佳選項。 On January 13, 2016, France became the first country in the world to pass a law requiring supermarkets to donate food that is approaching its expiration date (保質(zhì)期) instead of throwing it away. The regulation that applies to supermarkets over 4,000 square feet requires stores to sign official donation agreements with local food banks. The law also makes it illegal for stores to pour water over nearlyexpired food, or store it inside locked warehouses until it is picked up by the garbage trucks. These measures are often undertaken by supermarkets to prevent the hungry from searching for food through the dustbins. Though that may appear cruel, the stores claim they do it to avoid potential food poisoning that could occur if the product is on its way past its expiry. Those who do not obey the new law face the risk of heavy fines. Also, excess goods like yogurt or milk that are likely to go bad quickly are now allowed to be donated directly to the food banks. Though this has always been possible, the current process is long and plex, making it difficult for producers to give away the food in a timely manner. France39。s food banks are of course thrilled about the possibility of receiving extra food. Jacques Bailet, who heads a network of French food banks called the Banques Alimentaires, says that of the 110,000 tons of goods received annually, only 36,000 tons es from supermarkets. Bailet estimates (估計) that just a 15% increase in supermarket donations would translate to over 10 million additional meals to feed the hungry each year. Though this is a great first step, Arash Dermabarsh, the activist responsible for the grassroots movement that led to the ban, is not done. He now wants to extend the law to other places like restaurants and also try to convince other countries in the European Union to pass similar regulations. These steps are necessary because of the over 9 million tons of food wasted in France。 an astonishing 67% is thrown away by consumers, with supermarkets and restaurants making up the rest.(1)What should stores do with nearlyexpired food? A.Throw it away.B.Send it to the hungry.C.Store it in refrigerators.D.Give it away to food banks.(2)What does the underlined word excess in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A.Extra.B.Cheap.C.Seasonal.