阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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Your First-aid Travel Kit
When you hit the road, all you want to think about is freedom and good times. But wherever you go, accidents can happen. The more prepared you are, the better you’ll deal with any emergencies that might occur. What to take—the basics
What you carry in your first-aid kit can depend on where you’re going; you won’t need snakebite antivenom in the Arctic, for example. Think about the places you’ll be visiting before you pack. Painkillers such as aspirin are a necessity for everything from headache to fever.
Carry a thermometer—one that works in the ear is probably best. Although you should have sunscreen with you anyway, put some in your kit, just in case. Simple things like allergy medicine can prevent a lot of discomfort. Keep medicated lotions(乳液) on hand for cuts, painful sunburn, and insect bites.
Finally, don’t forget your mobile phone to call for help if you really need it. Remember to charge it and top up with credit. Or bring a phone card and some change. That way, in the event of an emergency you can’t handle, you can call for help. Think ahead
Think about where you’re going. Many possible problems can be avoided before leaving home. If you’re going abroad, for instance, have any immunizations(免疫接种) needed for that country. If you are taking medicine, ensure you have enough to last throughout your trip.
You can buy pre-packaged first-aid kits, and they certainly have their place. But remember, the needs of each traveller are different. Buying piece-by-piece means that you’ll have exactly what you want. Your kit might take up a little room on the trip, but the first time you need it you’ll understand just how worthwhile it is. 36. The author highly recommends a first-aid kit because .
A. they are required by law
B. you can know where you’re going on a trip
C. unexpected injuries can easily occur D. they give you more freedom when travelling
37. You should phone emergency services . A. to check you are in the right place B. to make sure they can help if needed
C. when you don’t have a first-aid book at hand D. when you don’t know how to deal with an emergency 38. According to the author, you should always take a first-aid kit .
A. even if it takes up some space in your luggage B. as long as you’ve bought one pre-packaged C. when you have any immunizations D. if you aren’t in very good health
B
A Bountiful Billboard
Lima, the capital city of the South American country of Peru, is located in the Sechura Desert. This desert region is one of the driest in the world and receives almost no rainfall. Yet more than eight million people live in Lima. Because of the lack of water, one out of every 10 residents has no access to running water. Some people depend on private companies to deliver water to their homes and businesses.
The engineers at the University of Engineering and Technology of Peru (UTEC) thought about how Lima’s extreme water shortage problem could be solved. They noticed that even though there was little rainfall in Lima, the humidity(湿度) was high. Due to the city’s coastal location, humidity can be higher than 90 percent on summer days. The engineers wondered whether they could make use of the moisture in the air.
The staff at the university realized that this project, while helping the residents of Lima, could also show the public UTEC’s engineering program. Thus they
formed a partnership with the advertising agency Mayo DraftFCB. The two groups created an advertisement to demonstrate the university’s engineering projects. They made a billboard that obtained moisture from the air and turned it into drinkable water.
The engineers used the city’s power lines to provide electricity to five condensers(冷凝器) that operate within the billboard. The condensers are cooler than the outside air. When air comes in contact with the condensers, it cools. The water vapor in the air condenses, becoming liquid water. The water then flows through pipes into a storage tank at the foot of the billboard. People can access the water through a tap.
Now the billboard produces 96 liters of water a day. This can supply hundreds of families with water each month. Additionally, UTEC recorded a 28 percent increase of new students since the construction of the billboard. The problem-solving billboard has inspired more young people to choose engineering careers. They want to be part of productive, clever solutions to unresolved problems.
39. The engineers decided on a billboard project because . A. it served a double purpose B. it could deliver water to homes C. it could produce more clean water D. it was the best equipment for condensers 40. What can we infer from the passage?
A. Engineering in Peru is quite underdeveloped. B. Advertising industry in Peru is very successful. C. The result of the project is beyond their expectation. D. Billboard is most important in obtaining water in deserts.
41. We know from the last paragraph that some students in Peru . A. are interested in billboard advertisement design B. want to be devoted to working on practical problems C. tend to follow the trend when choosing their majors D. are often confused about making a decision on careers
42. The passage is intended to .
A. show that water shortage is a major problem in Peru B. explain the process of turning moisture into drinkable water C. prove that billboards are an effective way to advertise products D. tell about a project creating an interesting solution to a problem
C
Shipping containers are used to carry cargo on ships, trains, and trucks. Because these trips can be rough, the containers are used for only about five to ten years. Then they usually end up in a junkyard. However, these containers are durable, lightweight, and of relatively low cost, so companies and artists are finding ways to repurpose them.
One trend that has gained popularity is creating houses from retired shipping containers. The containers already have the basic elements we think of when we imagine shelter: four walls, a ceiling, a floor, and a door. It is truly amazing what interior designers and architects can do to maximize the layout of these containers in order to add comfort to the cold metal interiors. With features like solar panels and sliding glass walls, the repurposed homes are an environmentally smart practice.
Like building blocks, shipping containers can be used to create multilevel structures. By cutting out hallways, offices and even hotels are being built from these recycled containers. Urban areas and colleges that struggle to
provide affordable housing have also begun to explore building container housing and work spaces. In London a container “city” was created in 2001 in just five months using more than 80 percent recycled materials from shipping containers. It was so successful that the following year, the city of London created another multipurpose structure that was five stories high!
Housing uses for shipping containers are not limited to cities. Shipping container accommodations are available in rural areas as well. From hideaway cabins to campground rentals, these versatile accommodations can be found in the city and in