1、Unit12 Topic Talk & Lesson 1.单词拼写1Jackie and Ben came to a (共同的) decision as to where they would live.2Another time，a business (捐赠) six turkeys for Thanksgiving.3It was (提议) that the president be elected for a period of two years.4The (结果) of the court case was disappointing for the family involved.
2、5Convinced of the (准确性) of the data，they stuck to their opinion.6Oxford has a lot to offer visitors in the way of t(娱乐)7With mobile phones in use，people dont often (通信) with their friends.8Even (有天赋的) children fail to progress without good teaching.9The government will (发起) a new offensive against c
3、rime.10Janes (不断的) chatter was beginning to annoy him.阅读理解AThe transatlantic car carrier，Oceanbird，is being designed by Wallenius Marine，a Swedish shipbuilder，with support from the Swedish government.With a capacity(容量) of 7，000 vehicles，the 650 footlong vessel will have a similar size to ordinary c
4、ar carriers，but it will look totally different.The ship will have five “wing sails”，with each being 260 feet tall.These sails are capable of turning 360 degrees，and it can be shortened to 195 feet in order to pass under bridges or withstand rough weather.Although the general theory of wing sails is
5、not new，designing the Oceanbirds sails has been a challenge，says Mikael Razola，the research project manager for Oceanbird.“Thats because these are the tallest sails that have ever been constructed.The top of the sails will be more than 100 meters above the water surface.At such a height，the wind dir
6、ection and speed change a lot，” says Razola.To better understand the atmospheric conditions(大气条件) at this height，Wallenius put sensors on top of its existing vessels to gather data of wind.“All of this information has helped us make the most of the power available in the wind and design an efficient
7、 wing vessel，” says Razola.With its special sails，Oceanbird will outperform conventional car carriers in the aspect of exhaust emission.Nowadays，the shipping industry is under pressure to reduce emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases.According to the International Maritime Organization，the UN b
8、ody that regulates global shipping，shipping accounted for 2.89% of global manmade greenhouse gas emissions in 2018.And in the same year，this organization introduced a mandatory(强制的) 50% reduction of total annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.Oceanbird is designed to exceed(超过) the targetWallenius
9、 said the ship would emit 90% less CO2 than other car carriers.With a stop speed of about 10 knots，Oceanbird will be slower than standard car carriers，which can travel at 17 knots.It will take around 12 days，instead of the standard seven to cross the Atlantic.“This long journey will require some sch
10、eduling changes as well as acceptance from carmakers，” said Razola.“But the response so far has been very positive.”Researchers in Wallenius have built a 7meter model of Oceanbird which will sail in Stockholms archipelago to gather data that will help finalize the ships design.“It will take around t
11、hree years to launch the fullsize version.Our ambition is to see Oceanbird sailing in 2024，” Razola said.1What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?AThe design of Oceanbird.BThe capacity of Oceanbird.CThe operating method of wing sails.DThe sailing conditions for car carriers.2What brings challenges to the d
12、esign of Oceanbirds sails?AThe lack of financial support.BThe lack of previous theories.CThe wind conditions at different heights.DThe tough weather on the Atlantic Ocean.3What will Wallenius do in the future according to Paragraph 6?AIncrease the sailing speed.BArrange a scientific sailing schedule
13、.CHandle the conflicts between carmakers.DUse standard ships instead of Oceanbird.4Which of the following best describes Oceanbird?AGiant and inconvenient.BLowcost but inefficient.CHighcapacity and highspeed.DWelldesigned and environmentfriendly.BThe Tibet autonomous region has placed nearly half it
14、s land area under the strictest ecological supervision(监督)It was announced at an annual meeting of the regional Peoples Congress，which kicked off on Wednesday.The ecological protection area，which covers more than 539，000 square kilometers，makes up 45 percent of the regions area，and 22 ecological res
15、erves have been built and are operational.According to the government work report，the rate of days with good air quality in Tibets cities has reached 99.4 percent，and all the regions drinking water sources have met applicable standards.The report also said that the number of Tibetan antelope(羚) in t
16、he region has risen to more than 200，000，wildlife species to 1，072 and blacknecked cranes to more than 8，000.Five rare new species have been discovered in recent years.The region has spent 12.2 billion yuan ($1.9 billion) on ecological protection projects in recent years.Five cities and three counti
17、es have been named as nationallevel ecologically civilized model cities and counties，and more rural residents have benefited financially by undertaking parttime ecological protection work.More advanced monitoring facilities have been in place in the reserve，with more ecological protection inspectors
18、 employed to undertake protection work.The professional ecological inspectors are provided with basic tools such as motorcycles，telescopes and paging receivers，and they provide feedback regularly.Professional inspectors also receive one week of training every year from professors at Tibet University
19、.Kunsang Darje，a railway maintenance worker in Nagchu，said that apart from maintaining the railway and highway，he also collects trash along the section with his colleagues.“The place I work is in a nomans land，and I think its very important to protect the animals there without affecting them with hu
20、man activities，and we are also bound to take responsibility there，” he said.5What is the main idea of the text?AThe ecological situation in Tibet has been totally improved.BAlmost half Tibetan land has been ecologically supervised.CMany more operational ecological reserves have been built.DMore Tibe
21、tan protection inspectors have been employed.6Which of the following is the positive effect of Tibets ecological protection?ALarger protection areas.BNumerous rare new species.CMore days with quality air.DGlobal capital investments.7By doing ecological protection work， Aprotection inspectors can emp
22、loy other peopleBprotection inspectors are supplied with carsCTibets rural residents can get annual trainingDTibets rural residents can earn extra money8What can be inferred from Kunsang Darjes words?AHe asks his colleagues not to litter everywhere.BHe attaches importance to raise animals there.CHe
23、keeps railway and highway in good condition.DHe has a sense of duty to protect animals there.阅读七选五What to cook when you have guests？I always feel like Im walking on eggshells(小心翼翼) when I have to prepare a dinner party for new friends or people I dont know well. 1 Others cant stand a particular vege
24、table.And even puddings have their critics(批评者)Attitudes towards food can be formed during childhood and have an impact on the rest of their lives.Take President George Bush senior for example.He had been forced by his mother to eat broccoli(西兰花)since he was a kid.So，upon taking office he banned the
25、 vegetable aboard Air Force One. 2 Dr Emma Uprichard from the University of Warwick published a study on food hates. 3 They dont like milk puddingssemolina and rice puddingoften associated with school dinners of the 50s and 60s.But its not only bad memories that make us turn our noses up at certain
26、foods. 4 Scientists researching genetic differences say there are various groups of “tasters”The one they call “super tasters” are more likely to have a strong dislike for bitter foods such as broccoli and Brussels sprouts(抱子甘蓝)I always keep my fingers crossed that none of my dinner party guests are
27、 in this group. 5 The British dont eat horse meat.Brazilians like a black bean stew(炖菜)with pork which，in the experience of a Brazilian cooking for friends here in London，isnt popular with Kurdish people.So you understand a cooks dilemma when he has guests unfamiliar to him.AThere are biological rea
28、sons too.BFood is to man what water is to fish.CAnd food is about cultural diversity too.DEveryone prefers healthy food to fast food.ESome eaters are particular and dont like cheese.FIt revealed common patterns in foods the British reject.GThis left a bitter taste in the mouths of farmers producing it.Unit2 Topic Talk & Lesson 1.单词拼写1 joint2 donated3Proposed4Outcome5 accuracy6entertainment7 correspond8 gifted9 launch10 constant.阅读理解A1-4ACBDB5-8BCDD.阅读七选五1E 2G 3F 4A 5C
