2015宁夏银川一中高三第四次月考英语试题及答案(3)

28. If one wants to apply for the NEMS programme, it is essential for him to __________.
A. make contact with Ms Soh
B. have passed the GRE test
C. possess a university diploma
D. major in engineering or science
29. Students admitted to the NEMS Programme __________.
A. are required to obtain a Doctor’s degree
B. will first have regular courses at Stanford
C. needn’t be released from their regular jobs
D. can receive degrees of both NTU and Stanford
30. What’s the main purpose of the NEMS programme?
A. To offer scholarship for tuition grants and living expenses.
B. To strengthen the cooperation between NTU and Stanford.
C. To introduce Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute.
D. To train experts on environmental science and engineering.
31. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
   A. 30 May 2012 is the deadline for NEMS application.
   B. Applicants for NEMS should have relevant work experience.
   C. Other centers and institutes for environmental and water technologies also exist in NTU
D. Singapore is the global center of environmental science and technology.
D
    There are 67 counties in the state of Alabama. Each county is rich with history and its own unique stories. Colbert County, located in the northwest corner of the state, has its share of exciting stories and claims to statewide fame. The county was created on February 6, 1867, and Tuscumbia became the county seat (the town in which the offices of the county government are located).
    One of the most famous residents of Tuscumbia was Helen Keller. Helen Keller was born on June 27, 1880. Her home was a white frame cottage built by her grandparents. Since ivy (常春藤) grew everywhere, the house was called Ivy Green. It was here, at the water pump in the backyard, that Keller learned the word “w-a-t-e-r” with the help of her teacher, Anne Sullivan. Visitors to Ivy Green can walk under boxwood trees that are 150 years old. The home has furniture that the Keller family used. It also has Keller’s Braille (盲文) books and her original Braille typewriter.
    Spring Park is Tuscumbia’s most popular park and favorite tourist attraction. This park has the world’s largest manufactured waterfall called Coldwater Falls. The Spring Park Light and Water Show is an amazing sight to see. It takes place every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at sundown. The water appears to dance to music and colored lights. The music played during the show is recorded by singers and musicians from Alabama.
    Fame Recording Studios is in the city of Muscle Shoals in Colbert County. The studio is the first successful recording studio in Alabama. It is best known for creating “Southern rock,” “Southern soul,” and “county soul.” Well-known performers like Aretha Franklin and musical groups such as Alabama and Lynyrd have made recordings at this studio.
    Visitors can continue to explore music in Alabama by visiting the Alabama Music Hall of Fame in Tuscumbia. Built in 1990, this site recognizes the musical talents of more than 500 Alabama residents in a wide variety of musical styles, including country and rhythm and blues.
    Truly, Colbert County has a lot of wonderful locations to visit. Guests will not be disappointed in a visit to this delightful place.
32. Which of the following is TRUE about Alabama and music?
   A. Alabama musicians have established exhibits for visitors.
   B. There are a great many talented musicians in Alabama.
   C. Music is the most important industry in Alabama.
   D. Alabama residents enjoy listening to music.
33. How many locations related to music in Colbert County are mentioned in the text?
   A. 1. B. 2. C. 3. D. 4.
34. The author writes the text mainly to persuade the reader __________.
   A. to learn from Helen Keller B. to visit businesses in Alabama
   C. to stop for a visit in Colbert County D. to listen to Southern styles of music
35. The text is most probably taken from __________.
   A. a story book B. a book review
C. a personal diary D. a travel magazine
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Coconut oil has become popular as healthier oil 
in cooking, cleaning and even as part of a natural 
beauty product. At room temperature except in 
warmer climates, it hardens, but naturally becomes
liquid as the temperature rises.      36      
Healthy fat is an important part of the diet, 
and coconut oil is one source of the healthy fat. Coconut oil is also nature’s richest source of medium-chain fatty acids (脂肪酸). This oil’s health benefits include, but are not limited to, improving heart health, helping chemical reactions on our body, keeping a healthy weight, helping weight loss and supporting the immune system.      37      
Coconut oil is all-natural and does not contain the chemicals you will find in most shampoos and body washes. It is a wonderful body wash that can be applied directly to your skin to keep your skin wet.       38       Using it in your mouth for twenty minutes is a much better method of cleaning the entire mouth and removing bacteria.
Strong chemical cleaners are not safe or healthy for you, your family or the environment.      ______39       It can be used to clean and shine furniture or leather. You can even use coconut oil as a spot remover.
      40       Do you use it for cooking, cleaning or as a natural beauty product?