完形填空,阅读下列短文, 从每小题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Antarctica is in the most ________part of the world. It’s like nowhere else________ the earth. It’s nearly twice the size of Australia, much________ than Europe. Antarctica is the ________ and windiest place in the world, even colder and windier than the Arctic. In summer, the sun shines for twenty-four hours a day. ________ in winter, it’s completely dark for about three months. Very________ plants grow there, but there is some wildlife, like sea lions and penguins (企鹅).
When Captain James Cook traveled around Antarctica by ship ________, he found nobody living there. Today, a few ________ are studying the Ozone Hole (臭氧空洞) in Antarctica. The ozone layer (臭氧层) is getting thinner and thinner. The biggest “hole” is over Antarctica, and the________ there is becoming warmer. These scientists are thinking about ways to________ Antarctica. Maybe they will find some useful methods soon.
1.A. southern B. northern C. eastern D. western
2.A. over B. at C. on D. above
3.A. smaller B. larger C. smallest D. largest
4.A. coldest B. hottest C. wettest D. driest
5.A. So B. But C. Because D. Since
6.A. few B. little C. many D. much
7.A. in 1770s B. in the 1770 C. in the 1770s D. in the 1770s’
8.A. scientists B. teachers C. doctors D. policemen
9.A. water B. weather C. surface D. area
10.A. present B. tour C. increase D. protect
Which of the following actions is NOT part of green life?
A. Burning rubbish in the open air.
B. Planting trees in spring.
C. Walking or riding bikes to school.
D. Taking a shopping basket when going shopping.
Which of the following is new energy?
A. coal B. oil C. wind D. gas
— The bag looks big. Do you need a hand?
— Oh, it is empty. ________.
A. Never mind B. You’re welcome
C. Thanks, anyway D. It doesn’t matter
These new clothes______ to the children in the village tomorrow.
A. are sent B. were sent
C. will sent D. will be sent
— China is a country with ________ resources.
— That’s true. But China is also a country with the largest number of people.
A. rich B. poor C. high D. low