C

The announcements by the NASA，in the form of several Web site postings and a video posted on YouTube，were in response to worries that the world will end on Dec．21，2012．

The doomsday(末日) rumour reached a high point with the release of the new movie “2012”，directed by Roland Emmerich．In the movie，Yellowstone blows up, showering the continent with black ash．Tidal waves wash over the Himalayas，where the governments of the planet have secretly built a ship which a select 400，000 people can ride out the storm．There are hundreds of hooks devoted to 2012，and millions of Web sites，depending on what combination of“2012”and“doomsday”you type into Google．All of it，astronomers say, is nonsense．“Most of what's claimed for 2012 relies on wishful thinking and ignorance of astronomy．”Ed Krupp， an expert on ancient astronomy，wrote in an article in the November issue of Sky＆Telescope．

“I get angry at the way people are being influenced and frightened to make money,” Morrison said．“There is no right to frighten children to make a buck．”suggested David Morrison，an astronomer at the NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field，Calif．He said he had been getting about 20 letters and e—mail messages a day from people as far away as India scared out of their wits．Morrison said he did not blame the movie for all this，as much as many other supporters of the Mayan prediction．But then，he said，“my doctorate is in astronomy，not psychology．”

In an e—mail exchange, Krupp said：“We are always uncertain about the future，and we always consume representations of it．We are always attracted by the romance of the ancient past．”A NASA spokesman，Dwayne Brown，said the agency did not comment on movies，leaving that to movie critics．But when it comes to science, Brown said, “we felt it was careful to provide a resource．”

If you want to worry，most scientists say，you should think about global climate change or nuclear war．But if ancient prophecies(預(yù)言)get you going，here are some things Morrison and the others think you should know．

64．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Dr．Morrison blamed the Movie“2011”for the panic it aroused in the public around the world．

B．People who watched the movie were seared and firmly believed that the end of the world was coming．

C．In terms of science it was better to provide evidence and theory at the same time．

D．Dr．Morrison thought it was not right to make money by frightening people．

65．It can be inferred from the text that         ．

A．a(chǎn)stronomers think that doomsday is likely to happen in the near future

B．the reason why the NASA posted web site postings was to make people interested in astronomy

C．scientists think we shouldn't worry about doomsday but show concern about environment protection

D．most astronomers agree that the world is not ending—at least anytime soon

66．Which of the following would be the best title?

A．A New Movie“2012”             B．Is Doomsday Coming?

C．End-of-the-World Stories          D．Astronomers Comment on Movies

67．What would the author probably discuss in the paragraph that follows?

A．Evidence that the Mayans thought something special would happen in 2012．

B．What will really happen in 2012．

C．The reason why there is no need to worry about doomsday．

D．Ancient stories about the end of the world．

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科目：高中英語 來源：2012年普通高等學(xué)校招生全國統(tǒng)一考試重慶卷英語 題型：050

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　　Top lists are lecturing people on everything from"100 books to read "．

　　Aren't you just tired of being told what to do with your time?

　　Now you have a list to end all lists!

　　Take a look at the following two examples from the list of "101 things not to do"：

　　Swim with Dolphins(海豚)?

　　Swimming with dolphins is one of the world's most profitable tourist activities．However, every dolphin will welcome having their busy, tiring day interrupted by tourists screaming pushing around them in the water．Worse yet, when dolphins get too near to the boats loaded tourists, they could get caught up in ropes and killed by propellers(螺旋槳)．

　　Here's a little secret．Dolphins look like smiling at you, but actually they're just opening mouths．

　　Go to See the Mona Lisa?

　　There must be something about the mysterious(神秘的)smile．The 6 million people who the lady in the Louvre every year can't all be wrong, after all．But they can be quite anno standing in front of you, holding up their cameras to prevent you from seeing anything．In fact hard for you to see the painting clearly because you have to stay away from it for security read．After queuing for hours, many tourists can remain in front of the painting only for 15 secor most．

　　If the mysterious lady in the picture knew her fate, she wouldn't just be smiling, she laughing．

　　So, still long to see the Mona Lisa? If you want to find out more about the list, read 101 Tings NOT to Do Before You Die．Visit www．not2dobeforeidie．co．uk and buy the book at a 20％ disc．

(1)

According to the passage, swimming with dolphins ________．

[　　]

A．

is the world's most popular tourist activity

B．

gives fun to both tourists and dolphins

C．

will make tourists busy and tired

D．

can cause danger to dolphins

(2)

what does the author think about going to see the Mona Lisa?

[　　]

A．

Tt is wrong to go and see the mysterious smile．

B．

It is not as satisfying as expected．

C．

Fifteen seconds in front of the painting is enough．

D．

Queuing for hours is worthwhile．

(3)

The list of “101 things not to do”is made most probably because its author ________．

[　　]

A．

thinks it boring to do the things suggested by other lists

B．

believes other lists are not humorous enough

C．

intends to persuade people to read more lists

D．

wants to provide a list different from other lists

(4)

What is the main purpose of the passage?

[　　]

A．

To advertise a book

B．

To introduce a website

C．

To comment on popular lists

D．

To recommend tourist activities．

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科目：高中英語 來源： 題型：閱讀理解

Top lists are lecturing people on everything from"100 books to read ". Aren't you just tired of being told what to do with your time?

Now you have a list to end all lists!

Take a look at the following two examples from the list of "101 things not to do":

Swim with Dolphins（海豚）？

   Swimming with dolphins is one of the world’s most profitable tourist activities. However, every dolphin will welcome having their busy ,tiring day interrupted by tourists screaming pushing around them in the water. Worse yet, when dolphins get too near to the boats loaded tourists, they could get caught up in ropes and killed by propellers(螺旋槳).

Here’s a little secret. Dolphins look like smiling at you, but actually they’re just opening mouths.

Go to See the Mona Lisa?

There must be something about the mysterious(神秘的)smile. The 6 million people who the lady in the Louvre every year can’t all be wrong after all. But they can be quite anno standing in front of you, holding up their cameras to prevent you from seeing anything. In fact hard for you to see the painting clearly because you have to stay away from it for security read. After queuing for hours, many tourists can remain in front of the painting only for 15 seconds most.

If the mysterious lady in the picture knew her fate, she wouldn’t just be smiling, she laughing.

So, still long to see the Mona Lisa? If you want to find out more about the list, read 101 Tings NOT to Do Before You Die. Visit www.not2dobeforeidie.co.uk and buy the book at a 20％ discount.

60. According to the passage, swimming with dolphins________.

      A. is the world’s most popular tourist activity

      B. can cause danger to dolphins

      C. will make tourists busy and tired

      D. gives fun to both tourists and dolphins

61. What does the author think about going to see the Mona Lisa?

      A. It is wrong to go and see the mysterious smile.

      B. Fifteen seconds in front of the painting is enough.

      C. It is not as satisfying as expected.

      D. Queuing for hours is worthwhile.

62. The list of “101 things not to do” is made most probably because its author_______.

      A. thinks it boring to do the things suggested by other lists

      B. wants to provide a list different from other lists

      C. intends to persuade people to read more lists

      D. believes other lists are not humorous enough

63. What is the main purpose of the passage?

      A. To recommend tourist activities.

      B. To comment on popular lists

      C. To introduce a website

      D. To advertise a book

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