【正文】 His fans are also waiting for The Winds of Winter and A Dream of Spring, the next books in the series, to answer the questions Martin and the television show have not yet addressed. Martin, however, has no plans to rush. He has made it clear that he will continue to write the books while working on the television show and writing other novels. His work also has a level of realness that is astonishing in a work of fantasy. Characters are imperfect, and many make questionable moral choices. In the end, however, Martin shows that both good and bad happen to both the people of high moral standard and the corrupt. He has made it clear that any character can die at any point, which has led to a lot of heartbreak from readers.8．閱讀理解故選C。根據(jù)最后一段中的“For now, Mexico City — named by the United Nations as the most polluted city on the planet in 1992 — can look forward to the start of the region39。故選D。(3)考查推理判斷。s cars off the streets and also offered free bus and subway rides.”可知，墨西哥政府在實施車輛禁令時提供免費巴士和地鐵。(2)考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)第二段中的“In April, the country took a decisive step toward improving air quality by enacting a temporary ban on private and Federal vehicles in the city. The rule forbids people from driving in the city one day each week and one Saturday each month.”可知，墨西哥是通過每周有一天禁止私人和聯(lián)邦車輛來禁止車輛進入城市的。他們希望城市應(yīng)該是無車區(qū)。D.A Variety of Bans on Vehicles in MexicoC.Mexico —an Island PlateauThe rainy season.（4）What39。C.Tax rises.Encouraged citizens to leave the city.（3）What may contribute to improving the air quality in Mexico? A.Introduced more travel options.B.Raised the number of public vehicles.D.By forbidding private and public vehicles every Saturday.C.By banning private and Federal vehicles one day a week. Beijing also has experience with cleaning the air. The city introduced alternateday rules in advance of the 2008 Olympic Games, which produced good results. And then there is the London congestion (擁擠) charge, introduced in 2003. The charge has had a measurable effect on air quality.For now, Mexico City — named by the United Nations as the most polluted city on the planet in 1992 — can look forward to the start of the region39。s temporary vehicle ban raises questions about the best ways to improve urban air quality. India, whose citizens breathe some of the world39。s cars off the streets and also offered free bus and subway rides. Mexico City isn39。 Mexico sites on an island plateau (高原) surrounded by volcanic peaks, which makes air quality a constant concern for people who live there.【點評】本題考點涉及細(xì)節(jié)理解，詞義猜測和推理判斷三個題型的考查，是一篇科普類閱讀，考生需要準(zhǔn)確捕捉細(xì)節(jié)信息，并根據(jù)上下文的邏輯關(guān)系，進行分析，推理，從而選出正確答案。由此可以推知，地下水幫助這些樹存活下來。(4)考查推理判斷。結(jié)合這兩點可以推知，面對人工制造出來的熱浪，光合作用應(yīng)該是大大減少，但這并沒有影響樹木的蒸發(fā)。根據(jù)第二段中的“But exceptionally high temperatures are known to greatly reduce photosynthesis”可知，極度的高溫會減少光合作用。可知，研究者們?yōu)檫@些樹創(chuàng)造了一個氣候受控制的生長環(huán)境，故選C。(2)考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)第一段中的“But at least one species of eucalyptus tree can resist extreme heat by continuing to 39。Groundwater helps the trees survive the extreme heat.【答案】（1）A（2）C（3）D（4）D 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇說明文，聯(lián)合國環(huán)境科學(xué)與林業(yè)學(xué)院的生態(tài)學(xué)家John Drake和他的同事們通過對紅桉樹做實驗，得出結(jié)論：在極度的高溫中，紅桉樹仍然可以通過釋放水分來抵抗熱浪，獲得生存。Other species will be transplanted to North America.B.ceased（4）What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs? A.strengthenedsubstitutedcontinuedThey varied trees39。They created climatecontrolled surroundings for trees.B.By reducing photosynthesis.（2）What did the researchers do during their study? A.By absorbing groundwater.B.s definitely good news,” says Trevor Keenan, an ecologist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, who was not part of the study. “It would be very interesting to know how this translates to other species,” he adds. Drake hopes to conduct similar experiments with trees mon in North America.（1）How does one species of eucalyptus tree cope with extreme heat waves? A. The researchers think the Parramatta red gums were able to effectively sweat — even without photosynthesis — because they are particularly good at tapping into water deep in the soil. But if a heat wave and a severe drought (干旱) were to hit at the same time and the groundwater was exhausted, the trees may not be so lucky, Drake says. Photosynthesis ground to a near halt in the trees facing the artificial heat wave. But to the researchers39。 conditions in their natural environment, little is known about how individual species handle this situation. Recent summer temperatures in parts of Australia were high enough to melt asphalt. As global warming speeds up the heat and climatic events increase, many plants may be unable to cope. But at least one species of eucalyptus tree can resist extreme heat by continuing to “sweat” when other essential processes stop, a new study finds.【點評】本題考點涉及推理判斷題型的考查，是一篇介紹類閱讀，要求考生根據(jù)上下文進行邏輯推理，從而選出正確答案。從各部分的介紹看，這四種選擇都不像旅館那么貴，可以幫你省錢。(4)考查推理判斷。最后一節(jié)談到露宿，說它能讓你在星空下睡覺，不方便的地方是你出門時得帶著帳篷，要額外攜帶一些物品。故選C。根據(jù)Couch Surfing部分中的“Most hosts will suggest sightseeing trips and take you out in the evening, making it a great way to see things that aren39。故選A。(1)考查推理判斷。D.They offer you good reviews.B.Using public transportation.（4）What may the four alternatives have in mon? A.Taking some extra articles.C.The host will share the expense with you.（3）What is the disadvantage of camping? A.You can explore the nightlife there.You don39。You can have a couch to sleep on.D.Reviews by previous guests.B.A positive experience. Campingt in your guidebook. And remember, it may be free but don39。 Couch Surfing For those traveling on a tight budget, hostels are the best acmodation option. Informal places usually with a lovely relaxed atmosphere, they offer dormitory beds for rent. Bathrooms are usual