湖北省襄阳市20xx届高三第二次适应性考试5月英语

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imes more details than any other NOAA satellite currently in operation. An NOAA statement said the greater detail will help improve the agency’s study of ocean storms, as well as ―the prediction and warnings of severe weather.‖ In addition, GOESR will be able to provide improved rainfall estimates, which will lead to more timely and detailed flood warnings. Craig Fugate, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA in short, says that the GOESR satellite will improve the ability of people and anizations across America to prepare for, and react to, weatherrelated disasters. 28. What can we learn about the new weather satellite? A. It has been put into service for more than 5 months already. B. It is the most effective Earthobserving machine ever made. C. It works faster and provides more detailed information than any other American satellite. D. It can help America to get prepared for and react to climate catastrophes better. 29. The satellite gets its name directly from ______. A. NOAA B. NASA C. GOESR D. FEMA 30. Why does the reporter quote the words from different people and anizations in the news? A. To show opinions vary from person to person. B. To show the development of the satellite. C. To convince the readers of superb functions of the satellite. D. To prove they are authorities. 31. The passage mainly focuses on ______. A. a new American satellite that can be used for military purposes B. what the next generation of American weather satellites will be like C. the fact that NOAA and NASA work together to develop a new technology D. the parison between a new satellite and the older ones D The London Travelcard is a paper ticket that is valid on all London public transport. Online exclusive: you can not buy a paper 7 Day Travelcard from Underground stations in London — it can only be bought in advance. Unlimited travel: the Travelcard gives you unlimited travel on London’s public transport work. No queuing: while other visitors wait in line at the train station with their heavy bags, you’ll be ready to travel as soon as you arrive in London. Low prices: a Travelcard is of great value, and you get a discount on the Tames Riverboats and Emirates Air Line cable car. Should I buy an Anytime Travelcard or an Off Peak Travelcard? It depends on what time of the day you will be travelling: Anytime Travelcards can be used at any time。 Off Peak Travelcards are cheaper, but cannot be used on Monday to Friday before 9:30 am. Which zones do I need a Travelcard for? The center of London, including most major attractions, is in Zones 1–2. Most suburban (郊区的 ) areas of London, including Wembley Stadium and Wimbledon Tennis Club, are within Zones 14. Almost the whole of London, including Heathrow and London City Airports, is in Zones 16. To check which zones the areas you want to visit are in, see the full map of the London transport work. Tickets prices: Zones 1–2 Zones 1–3 Zones 1–4 Zones 1–5 Zones 1–6 1 Day Anytime N/A N/A Adult: Child: N/A Adult: Child: 1 Day Off Peak N/A N/A N/A N/A Adult: Child: 7 Day Anytime Adult: Child: Adult: Child: Adult: Child: Adult: Child: Adult: Child: Single Journey N/A N/A N/A N/A Adult: Child: Adult: (16+) Child :(1115)—Under 11 travel free, 11+ need their own travel ticket. N/A: Not available London Travelcards can be used on : London Underground (the Tube) Overground and National Rail trains in London London buses (in any Zone, irrespective of the zones shown on the ticket) Trams (有轨电车 ) in South London Docklands Light Railway (DLR) You can also get a 33% discount on river boats and a 25% discount in the Emirates Air Line cable car. 32. Which of the following statement is true about the London Travlecard? A. you can buy it from Underground stations in London B. it saves you a lot of time waiting in line to get a ticket. C. its price is based on how many times you want to travel. D. With it you can get a discount on all transport in London. 33. If you want to travel from central London to Wembley Stadium after 10 am and stay at your friend’s home nearby for two days, a ______ is your best choice. A. 1 Day Anytime Travlecard for Zones 1–4. B. 1 Day Off Peak Travlecard for Zones 1–6. C. Single Journey Travlecard for Zones 1–6. D. 7 Day Anytime Travlecard for Zones 1–4. 34. If Jack is planning to take his two kids (aged 10 and 16) to travel in the centre of London with the 7 Day Anytime tickets, he should pay ______. A. B. C. D. 35. A London Travel。