雅思阅读真题及答案：rainwaterharvesting
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第四本T1P1 Pesticide in an India Village1 T2 F3 NOTGIVEN4 FALSE5 powder6 overnight7 neemcake8 doubles9 organic fertiliser10 labor11 By2000.12 Neem seeds.13 Water purification.第四本T1P2 Theory of Mind in Children14 F15 C16 D17 A18 B19 D20 G21 Theory of mind/ TOM/ Children’s TOM22 chocolate23 information24 four/425 older26 adults27 challenging第四本T1P3 Internal and External Marketing18 D19 B20 C28 E29 A30 F31 F32 TRUE33 NOT GIVEN34 B35 D36 E第四本T2P1 Lost Tribes of the Green Sahara1 TRUE2 TRUE3 FALSE4 Wetperiod5 9000years old6 teeth7 peaceful8 injuries9 strenuous10 attachment11 fish12 cow13 transitional第四本T2P2 QuantitativeResearch in Education14 B15 A16 C17 B18 valid19 liquid20 Mehan21 picture22 schools23 B24 E26 C第四本T2P3 Paper or Computer？27 iv28 iii29 viii30 ii31 ix32 vii33 i34 flexible35 tangible36 tailorable37 C38 A39 A40 D第四本T3P1 Intelligence and Giftedness1 I2 C3 B4 D5 C6 B7 B8 A9 NOT GIVEN10 FALSE11 NOT GIVEN12 TRUE13 TRUE第四本T3P2 Making Copies14 FALSE15 NOT GIVEN16 NOT GIVEN17 FALSE18 TRUE19 TRUE20 Model A21 (Patent) attorney22 corporations23 commercial triumph24 Possession/toy typewriter25 inventor26 charities第四本T3P3 Language Strategy in Multinational Company27 B28 F29 A30 C31 L32 D33 personnel development34 luxuries35 model36 a strategic37 6 stages38 6-9 month period39 three years40 C第四本T4P1 Proto-Writing1 B2 D3 A4 C5 D6 C7 D8 NOTGIVEN9 TRUE10 FALSE11 TRUE12 NOTGIVEN13 TRUE第四本T4P2 Flood-Pain in the Neck14 C15 B16 F17 A18 E19 D20 Mississippi21 London22 Netherlands23 Berlin24 LosAngeles25 B26 D第四本T4P3 Texting the Television27 ii28 vi29 vii30 i31 v32 ix33 A34 D35 C36 D37 E38 A39 C40 F第四本T5P1 Education Philosophy of Children1 iv2 v3 i4 vi5 A6 B7 B8 C9 B10 A11 C12 A13 D第四本T5P2 Stress of Workplace14 A15 D16 B17 D18 C19 B20 D21 A22 workplace injury23 16.6 weeks24 7%25 golf26 a massage27 workloads第四本T5P3 Company Innovation28 F29 C30 G31 B32 F33 E34 T35 NG36 F37 T38 C39 A40 D第四本T6P1 Mental Gymnatics1 NO2 YES3 NOTGIVEN4 NOTGIVEN5 YES6 D7 C8 D9 A10 D11 B12 B13 A第四本T6P2 Monkeys and Forests14 fruit15 (deadly) poisons16 leaf nutrients17 reproduce18 drought19 D20 F21 B22 A23 C24 C25 A26 D第四本T6P3 Mechanisms of Linguistic Change27 sound laws28 fashion29 principle of ease30 FALSE31 TRUE32 TRUE33 NOTGIVEN34 FALSE35 TRUE36 NOTGIVEN37 TRUE38 C39 D40 A第四本T7P1 Rainwater Harvesting1 Cropproduction2 Sugar-cane plantations3 Three wells4 19985 Roofs of houses6 （Rainwater）storage tanks7 NOTGIVEN8 YES9 NO10 YES11 YES12 NO13 NOTGIVEN14 N第四本 T7P2 Western Immigration of Canada15 ii16 iv17 x18 vi19 i20 vii21 xii22 homesteads23 agricultural output24 wheat25 company26 police force27 transcontinental railway第四本T7P3 FootHealth and Wobby Mats28 TURE29 FALSE30 TURE31 TURE32 NOTGIVEN33 C34 B35 A36 anatomy37 stress38 blood pressure39 resistance40 pathway第四本T8P1 Floods in Canyon1 NOTGIVEN2 TRUE3 TRUE4 FALSE5 TRUE6 FALSE7 FALSE8 spring9 sediment10 razorback sucker11 common carp12 canyon13 sand第四本T8P2 Art in Iron and Steel14 C15 E16 H17 B18 A19 G20 Abraham Darby III21 timber22 Severn River23 Coalbrookdale museum24 B25 D26 G第四本T8P3 What Accounts for Knowledge27 (bad) cough28 blood pressure29 expert30 diagnosis31 explanation32 friends and families33 E34 F35 H36 H37 J38 J39 C40 B。
雅思阅读机经真题解析之南极气候
雅思阅读机经真题解析之南极气候雅思阅读机经真题解析-南极气候Antarctica-in from the cold?A A little over a century ago, men of the ilk of Scott, Shackleton and Mawson battled against Antarctica's blizzards, cold and deprivation. In the name of Empire and in an age of heroic deeds they created an image of Antarctica that was to last well into the 20th century - an image of remoteness, hardship, bleakness and isolation that was the province of only the most courageous of men. The image was one of a place removed from everyday reality, of a place with no apparent value to anyone.B As we enter the 21st century, our perception of Antarctica has changed. Although physically Antarctica is no closer and probably no warmer, and to spend time there still demands a dedication not seen in ordinary life, the continent and its surrounding ocean are increasingly seen to an integral part of Planet Earth, and a key component in the Earth System. Is this because the world seems a little smaller these days, shrunk by TV and tourism, or is it because Antarctica really does occupy a central spot on Earth's mantle? Scientific research during the past half century has revealed - and continues to reveal - that Antarctica's great mass and low temperatureexert a major influence on climate and ocean circulation, factors which influence the lives of millions of people all over the globe.C Antarctica was not always cold. The slow break-up of the super-continent Gondwana with the northward movements of Africa, South America, India and Australia eventually created enough space around Antarctica for the development of an Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACQ, that flowed from west to east under the influence of the prevailing westerly winds. Antarctica cooled, its vegetation perished, glaciation began and the continent took on its present-day appearance. Today the ice that overlies the bedrock is up to 4km thick, and surface temperatures as low as - 89.2deg C have been recorded. The icy blast that howls over the ice cap and out to sea - the so-called katabatic wind - can reach 300 km/hr, creating fearsome wind-chill effects.D Out of this extreme environment come some powerful forces that reverberate around the world. The Earth's rotation, coupled to the generation of cells of low pressure off the Antarctic coast, would allow Astronauts a view of Antarctica that is as beautiful as it is awesome. Spinning away to the northeast, the cells grow and deepen, whipping up the Southern Ocean into the mountainous seas so respected by mariners. Recent work is showing that the temperature of the ocean may be a better predictor of rainfall in Australia than is the pressure difference between Darwin and Tahiti - the Southern Oscillation Index. By receiving moreaccurate predictions, graziers in northern Queensland are able to avoid overstocking in years when rainfall will be poor. Not only does this limit their losses but it prevents serious pasture degradation that may take decades to repair. CSIRO is developing this as a prototype forecasting system, but we can confidently predict that as we know more about the Antarctic and Southern Ocean we will be able to enhance and extend our predictive ability.E The ocean's surface temperature results from the interplay between doep- wa,ter temperature, air temperature and ice. Each winter between 4 and 19 million square km of sea ice form, locking up huge quantities of heat close to the continent.Only now can we start to unravel the influence of sea ice on the weather that is experienced in southern Australia. But in another way the extent of sea ice extends its influence far beyond V Antarctica. Antarctic krill - the small shrimp-like crustaceans that are the staple diet for baleen whales, penguins, some seals, flighted sea birds and many fish - breed well in years when sea ice is extensive and poorly when it is not. Mary species of baleen whales and flighted sea birds migrate between the hemispheres and when the krill are less abundant they do not thrive.F The circulatory system of the world's oceans is like a huge conveyor belt, moving water and dissolved minerals and nutrients from one hemisphere to the other, and from the ocean's abyssal depths to thesurface. The ACC is the longest current in the world, and has the largest flow. Through it, the deep flows of the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans are joined to form part of a single global thermohalinc circulation. During winter, the howling katabatics sometimes scour the ice off patches of the sea's surface leaving Large ice- locked lagoons, or 'polynyas'. Recent research has shown that as fresh sea ice forms, it is continuously stripped away by the wind and may be blown up to 90km in a single day. Since only fresh water freezes into ice, the water that remains bccom.cs increasingly salty and dense, sinking until it spills over the continental shelf. Cold water carries more oxygen than warm water, so when it rises, well into the northern hemisphere, it reoxygenates and revitalises the ocean. The state of the northern oceans, and their biological productivity, owe much to what happens in the Antarctic.Question 14-18The reading Passage has ten paragraphs A-J.Which paragraph contains the following information?Write the correct letter A-F, in boxes 14-18 on your answer sheet.14. introduction of a millman under awards15. the definition of an important geographical term16. a rival against Harrison’s invention emerged17. problems of sailor encountered in identifying the postion on the sea18. economic assist from another counterpartQuestion 19-21SummaryPlease match the natural phenomenon with correct determined factor Choose the correct answer from the box; Write the correct letter A-F in boxes 19-21 on your answer sheet.19. Globally, mass Antarctica’s size and _________ influence the climate change.20. __________ contributory to western wind.21. Southern Oscillation Index based on air pressure can predict__________ in Australia.A Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC)B katabatic windsC rainfallD temperatureE glaciersF pressureQuestion 22-26Choose the correct letter, A,B,C or D.Write your answers in boxes 22-26 on you answer sheet.22 In the paragraph B, the author want to tell which of thefollowing truth about Antarctic?A To show Antarctica has been a central topic of global warming in Mass mediaB To illustrate its huge see ice brings food to million lives to places in the worldC To show it is the heart and its significance to the global climate and currentD To illustrate it locates in the central spot on Earth geographically23 Why do Australian farmers Keep an eye on the Antarctic ocean temperature ?A Help farmers reduce their economic or ecological lossesB Retrieve grassland decreased in the overgrazing processC Prevent animal from dyingD A cell provides fertilizer for the grassland24 What is the final effect of katabatic winds?A Increase the moving speed of ocean currentB Increase salt level near ocean surfaceC Bring fresh ice into southern oceansD Pile up the mountainous ice cap respected by mariners25 The break of the continental shelf is due to theA Salt and density increaseB Salt and density decreaseC global warming resulting a rising temperatureD fresh ice melting into ocean water26 The decrease in number of Whales and seabirds is due toA killers whales arc more active aroundB Sea birds are affected by high sea level saltyC less sea ice reduces productivity of food sourceD seals fail to reproduce babies篇章结构体裁说明文题目南极洲的自然环境及其对全球气候和水循环等的影响结构A段：之前的南极洲被人类遗忘，毫无价值B段：21世纪，人类对南极洲有了新的认识，发现它对气候，海洋环流有重大影响C段：南极洲气候变化是如何形成的D段：关于南极洲气候的预测对澳大利亚农业的影响E段：南澳大利亚的海冰对海洋生态（动物）的影响F段：南极海冰为北半球带来积极影响G段：南极洲的强大影响力得到人类肯定试题分析Question14-18题目类型：段落信息配对题Question19-21题目类型：填空题Question22-26题目类型：选择题题号定位词文中对应点题目解析14Weather prediction, agricultureD段第五，六句D段第五六两句提到“通过接收更为准确的预测，放牧人能够·······。
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雅思阅读文章（提炼饮用水）解析及答案
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雅思阅读文章(提炼饮用水)解析及答案
文章标题提炼饮用水(旧)201X/4/18 文章大意讲 SSDS 项目的扶贫项目，涉及到饮水问题和能源问题。
说的是一个机构 Schuit 公司在一个叫 Stravo
的岛屿上帮助当地居民提供淡水，那个地方是旅游胜地，但是人用水非常紧张，有三种方式得到水，但是只有前两种方式取得的水可以喝，这里有出题。
以前
这个岛的淡水是怎么提供的，然后这个公司决定用地热。
一开始这个机构的project 被当地人拒绝，因为有先例造成了当地的损害，但是这个机构找当地
人帮忙并且让他们参与研究，最后结果很成功。
于是这个公司如何帮助消除不
利因素，最后使得淡水的费用大大降低，由几百块一立方米到几块钱了。
，然
后说了一些具体哪些成功。
第一部分主要介绍此 project 的内容
第一段公司背景
第二段项目背景
三四段项目目标
第二部分主要介绍此 project 开展过程及效果题目类型
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TFNG
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雅思阅读精讲-READING-PASSAGE-1
Why pagodas don’t fall downAIn a land swept by typhoons and shaken by earthquakes, how have Japan's tallest and seemingly flimsiest 不结实的; 易损坏的(原型flimsy)old buildings —500 or so wooden pagodas宝塔—remain ed standing for centuries? Records show that only two have collapsed during the past 1400 years. (第1题)Those that have disappeared were destroyed by fire as a result of lightning or civil war. The disastrous损失惨重的Hanshin earthquake in 1995 killed 6,400 people,topple d elevated highways, flatten ed使…成为平地office blocks and devastate d 毁灭; 摧毁the port area of Kobe. Yet it left the magnificent five-storey pagoda at the Toji temple in nearby Kyoto unscathed未受损伤; 未遭伤害(第2题) though it levelled夷平a number of buildings in the neighborhood.Topple: ~ (over) be unsteady and fall 不稳而倒下:The pile of books toppled over onto the floor. 那一摞书倒在地板上了.B Japanese scholars have been mystified for ages about why these tall, slender buildings are so stable. It was only thirty years ago that the building industry felt confident enough to erect office blocks of steel and reinforced concrete that had more than a dozen floors.（第3题）With its special shock absorbers 减震器to dampen 抑制the effect of sudden sideways movements from an earthquake, the thirty-six-storey Kasumigaseki building in central Tokyo — Japan's first skyscraper 摩天楼— was considered a masterpiece of modern engineering when it was built in 1968.【重要词汇】mystify/ ˈmɪstɪfaɪ; ˋmɪstəˏfaɪ/ v(pt, pp -fied) [Tn] make (sb) confused through lack of understanding; puzzle; bewilder 使（某人）困惑不解; 使迷惑: I'm mystified; I just can't see how he did it. 我大惑不解, 就是不明白他是怎麽做到的. * her mystifying disappearance她神秘的失踪.dampen (down )to make something such as a feeling or activity less strongThe light rain dampened the crowd's enthusiasm.Raising interest rates might dampen the economy.to make a sound or movement less loud or strongThe spring dampens the shock of the impact.C Yet in 826, with only pegs短桩and wedges楔子to keep his wooden structure upright, the master builder Kobodaishi had no hesitation in sending his majestic雄伟的Toji pagoda soaring fifty-five metres into the sky —nearly half as high as the Kasumigaseki skyscraper built some eleven centuries later. Clearly, Japanese carpenters of the day knew a few tricks about allowing a building to sway and settleitself rather than fight nature's forces.（第4题）But what sort of tricks?D The multi-storey pagoda came to Japan from China in the sixth century. As in China, they were first introduced with Buddhism and were attached to important temples. (第9题) The Chinese built their pagodas in brick or stone, with inner staircases, and used them in later centuries mainly as watchtower s（第5题和第7题）瞭望塔. When the pagoda reached Japan, however, its architecture was freely adapted to local conditions —they were built less high, typically five rather than nine storeys, made mainly of wood and the staircase was dispense d（第5题）免除，省掉with because the Japanese pagoda did not have any practical use but became more of an art object. Because of the typhoons that batter接连猛击Japan in the summer, Japanese builders learned to extend the eave s屋檐of buildings further beyond the walls.（第6题）This prevents rainwater gush ing 流出, 泻出, 涌出down the walls. Pagodas in China and Korea have nothing like the overhang that is found on pagodas in Japan.【重要词组】dispense with sb/sth manage without sb/sth; get rid of sb/sth 用不着某人[某事物]; 摆脱某人[某事物]: He is not yet well enough to dispense with the pills. 他尚未痊愈, 仍需吃药.adapte (oneself) (to sth) become adjusted to new conditions, etc 适应（新环境等）: Our eyes slowly adapted to the dark. 我们的眼睛慢慢地适应了黑暗的环境.【重要词汇】overhang / ˈəuvəhæŋ; ˋovɚˏhæŋ/ n part that overhangs 悬垂的部分: a bird's nest under the overhang of the roof房檐下的鸟巢.E The roof of a Japanese temple building can be made to overhang the sides of the structure by fifty per cent or more of the building's overall width.（第8题）For the same reason, the builders of Japanese pagodas seem to have further increased their weight by choosing to cover these extended eaves not with the porcelain瓷tile s 瓦of many Chinese pagodas but with much heavier earthenware陶器tiles.【难句解析】The roof of a Japanese temple building can be made to overhang the sides of the structure by fifty per cent or more of the building's overall width.句子结构the roof… can be made to….by…日本寺庙的屋顶可以被建造成各面都延伸出庙宇本身，延伸的范围在该寺庙整体宽度的50%或者更多。
urban farming 雅思阅读中英文
urban farming 雅思阅读中英文Urban Farming: A Sustainable Solution for Modern CitiesIntroduction:Urban farming, also known as urban agriculture, is the practice of cultivating, processing, and distributing food in or around urban areas. As cities continue to expand and the world population grows, the need for sustainable food production becomes more critical. Urban farming offers a viable solution to address this challenge. In this article, we will explore the benefits and challenges of urban farming, its various forms, its impact on the environment, and its potential to improve food security, community health, and economic development.I. Benefits of Urban Farming:1.1 Increased Access to Fresh and Nutritious Food:- Urban farming provides communities with easy access to fresh produce, reducing reliance on long-distance transportation and preserving the nutritional value of food.- It promotes the consumption of locally grown, organic produce, which is often healthier and free from harmful chemicals.1.2 Food Security:- Urban farming enhances food security by reducing dependence on external food sources. It ensures a constant supply of fresh food, even during disruptions in the global food system.- By promoting self-sufficiency, urban farming helps communities become less vulnerable to food shortages and price fluctuations.1.3 Environmental Sustainability:- Urban farming reduces the carbon footprint associated with food production and transportation by minimizing the distance between farms and consumers.- It promotes sustainable farming practices such as composting, rainwater harvesting, and the use of renewable energy, thereby minimizing water and energy consumption.II. Forms of Urban Farming:2.1 Rooftop Gardens:- Rooftop gardens utilize the available space on rooftops of buildings to grow a variety of crops, including vegetables, herbs, and fruits.- They maximize the use of vertical space, reduce urban heat island effect, and provide insulation, thus contributing to energy efficiency.2.2 Community Gardens:- Community gardens are shared spaces where individuals or groups can grow their own food.- They foster a sense of community, promote social interaction, and provide educational opportunities for people of all ages.2.3 Vertical Farming:- Vertical farming involves growing crops in vertically stacked layers, using artificial lighting and controlled environments.- It optimizes land use, reduces water consumption, and allows year-round cultivation, regardless of climate conditions.III. Impact on the Environment:3.1 Biodiversity Conservation:- Urban farming can provide habitats for various plant and animal species, contributing to urban biodiversity conservation.- By preserving green spaces and promoting ecological balance, it helps mitigate the negative impacts of urbanization on wildlife.3.2 Stormwater Management:- Urban farming helps manage stormwater runoff by absorbing rainwater and preventing soil erosion.- It reduces the burden on urban drainage systems, minimizing the risk of flooding and water pollution.3.3 Air Quality Improvement:- Urban farming reduces air pollution by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen through photosynthesis.- It can also mitigate the urban heat island effect, improving air quality and reducing energy consumption for cooling.IV. Enhancing Community Health:4.1 Physical and Mental Well-being:- Urban farming encourages physical activity through gardening, which can improve cardiovascular health and overall fitness.- It also provides a therapeutic and stress-relieving environment, promoting mental well-being and reducing the risk of mental health disorders.4.2 Access to Fresh and Affordable Produce:- Urban farming brings fresh, locally grown produce to communities with limited access to grocery stores or farmers' markets.- It helps address food deserts, where residents lack access to affordable and nutritious food options.4.3 Educational Opportunities:- Urban farming provides educational opportunities for children and adults to learn about food production, nutrition, and sustainable practices.- It empowers individuals to make informed choices about their diets and lifestyles, leading to healthier communities.V. Economic Development:5.1 Job Creation:- Urban farming creates employment opportunities in various sectors, such as farming, marketing, distribution, and food processing.- It stimulates local economies, especially in low-income neighborhoods, by generating income and reducing unemployment rates.5.2 Entrepreneurship and Innovation:- Urban farming fosters entrepreneurship and innovation by encouraging individuals to start their own farming businesses or develop new technologies.- It promotes the growth of urban agriculture-related industries, such as vertical farming systems, hydroponics, and urban farming consulting services.5.3 Local Economic Resilience:- Urban farming reduces dependence on imported food, thereby strengthening local economies and enhancing their resilience to economic shocks.- It supports local farmers and small-scale food producers, creating a more sustainable and equitable food system.Conclusion:Urban farming offers a sustainable solution to the challenges of food security, environmental sustainability, community health, and economic development in modern cities. By increasing access to fresh and nutritious food, conserving biodiversity, improving air and water quality, and promoting community well-being, urban farminghas the potential to transform cities into more resilient and livable spaces. Governments, communities, and individuals must recognize the value of urban farming and work together to integrate it into urban planning and policy-making processes. Only by embracing urban farming can we build a more sustainable and inclusive future for our cities.。
雅思阅读真题及答案：rainwaterharvesting
雅思阅读真题及答案：rainwaterharvesting为了关心大家在备考雅思的时候能够练习到更多的真题材料，下面我给大家带来雅思阅读真题及答案：rainwater harvesting，望喜爱！雅思阅读真题：rainwater harvestingReading Passage 1Title：村庄储存（雨水）的活动Rainwater harvesting (旧)Question types:Short Answer Questions 6YES/ NO/ NOT GIVEN 8（文章）内容：雨水回收系统。
一个干旱地区，主要是描述一个村庄进展了一种储水系统进行雨水的收集。
文章分析：Rainwater harvestingFor two years southern Sri Lanka suffered a prolonged drought, described by locals as the worst in 50 years. Some areas didnt see a successful crop for four or five consecutive seasons. Livestock died，water in wells dropped to dangerously low levels, children were increasingly malnourished and school attendance has fallen. Anestimated 1.6 million people were affected.A Muthukandiya is a village in Moneragaladistrict, one of the drought-stricken areas in the dry zone of southern Sri Lanka (斯里兰卡), where half the countrys population of18 million lives. Rainfall in the area varies greatly from year to year, often bringing extreme dry spells inbetween monsoons (季风).But this drought was much worse than usual. Despite some rain inNovember, only half of Moneragalas 1,400 tube wells were in workingorder by March. The drought devastated supplies of rice and freshwaterfish, the staple diet of inland villages. Many local industries closed downand villagers headed for the towns in search of work.B The villagers of Muthukandiya arrived in the 1970s as part of agovernment resettlement scheme. Each family was given six acres of land,with no irrigation system. Because crop production, which relies entirelyon rainfall, is insufficient to support most families, the village economyrelies on men and women working as day-labourers in nearby sugar-caneplantations. Three wells have been dug to provide domestic water, butthese run dry for much of the year. Women and children may spendseveral hours each day walking up to three miles (five kilometres) to fetchwater for drinking, washing and cooking.(部分文章节选)雅思阅读真题题目解析：rainwater harvestingQ1-6: 简答题( NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS)1. What is the major way for local people make barely a support of living in Muthukandiya village?Crop production B段第三行2. Where can adult workers make extra money from in daytime?Sugar-cane plantations3. What have been dug to supply water for daily household life?Three wells4. In which year did the plan of a new project to lessen the effect of drought begin?19985. Where do the gutters and pipes collect rainwater from?roofs of houses6. What help family obtain more water for domestic needs than those relying on only wells and ponds?Storage tanksQ7-14: YES/NO/NOT GIVEN7. NGMost of the governments actions and other programs have somewhat failed.8. YESMasons were trained for the constructing parts of the rainwater harvesting system.9. NOThe cost of rainwater harvesting systems was shared by local villagers and the local government.10. YESTanks increase both the amount and quality of the water for domestic use.11. NOTo send her daughter to school, a widow had to work for a job in rainwater harvesting scheme.12. NOT GIVENHouseholds benefited began to pay part of the maintenance or repairs.13. NOT GIVENTraining two masons at the same time is much more preferable to training single one.14. NOOther organizations had built tanks larger in size than the tanks built in Muthukandya.雅思阅读--自答自问的嬉戏雅思与（其它）标准考试(如GRE)不同，它仅考查语言。
雅思阅读考试题目与答案
雅思阅读考试题目与答案题目1题目描述：以下是一篇关于环境保护的文章，请回答问题。
题目：根据文章内容回答以下问题：1. 环境保护的重要性是什么？2. 列举三种环境保护的方法。
答案：1. 环境保护的重要性在于保护地球上的自然资源，维持生态平衡，以及保障人类的健康和生存。
2. 三种环境保护的方法包括：节约能源、减少废物产生、促进可持续发展。
题目2题目描述：以下是一篇关于人工智能的文章，请回答问题。
题目：根据文章内容回答以下问题：1. 人工智能的定义是什么？2. 人工智能的应用领域有哪些？答案：1. 人工智能是指计算机系统通过模拟人类智能行为来实现自主学习、推理和问题解决的能力。
2. 人工智能的应用领域包括：自动驾驶、语音识别、机器翻译、医疗诊断等。
题目3题目描述：以下是一篇关于全球气候变化的文章，请回答问题。
题目：根据文章内容回答以下问题：1. 全球气候变化的原因是什么？2. 全球气候变化对地球造成了哪些影响？答案：1. 全球气候变化的原因包括：人类活动导致的温室气体排放、森林砍伐和工业化过程中的能源消耗等。
2. 全球气候变化对地球造成的影响包括：海平面上升、极端天气事件增多、生物多样性减少等。
题目4题目描述：以下是一篇关于健康饮食的文章，请回答问题。
题目：根据文章内容回答以下问题：1. 健康饮食的定义是什么？2. 列举三种健康饮食的原则。
答案：1. 健康饮食是指均衡摄入各种营养物质，并合理搭配食物，以满足人体生理需求并维持健康状态的饮食方式。
2. 三种健康饮食的原则包括：多样化的食物选择、适量的摄入、合理的饮食结构。
雅思经典阅读及题解Why pagodas don’t fall down
Why pagodas don’t fall downIn a land swept by typhoons and shaken by earthquakes, how have Japan's tallest and seemingly flimsiest old buildings - 500 or so wooden pagodas - remained standing for centuries? Records show that only two have collapsed during the past 1400 years. Those that have disappeared were destroyed by fire as a result of lightning or civil war. The disastrous Hanshin earthquake in 1995 killed 6,400 people, toppled elevated highways, flattened office blocks and devastated the port area of Kobe. Yet it left the magnificent five-storey pagoda at the Toji temple in nearby Kyoto unscathed, though it levelled a number of buildings in the neighbourhood.Japanese scholars have been mystified for ages about why these tall, slender buildings are so stable. It was only thirty years ago that the building industry felt confident enough to erect office blocks of steel and reinforced concrete that had more than a dozen floors. With its special shock absorbers to dampen the effect of sudden sideways movements from an earthquake, the thirty-six-storey Kasumigaseki building in central Tokyo - Japan's first skyscraper - was considered a masterpiece of modern engineering when it was built in 1968.Yet in 826, with only pegs and wedges to keep his wooden structure upright, the master builder Kobodaishi had no hesitation in sending his majestic Toji pagoda soaring fifty-five metres into the sky - nearly half as high as the Kasumigaseki skyscraper built some eleven centuries later. Clearly, Japanese carpenters of the day knew a few tricks about allowing a building to sway and settle itself rather than fight nature's forces. But what sort of tricks?The multi-storey pagoda came to Japan from China in the sixth century. As in China, they were first introduced with Buddhism and were attached to important temples. The Chinese built their pagodas in brick or stone, with inner staircases, and used them in later centuries mainly as watchtowers. When the pagoda reached Japan, however, its architecture was freely adapted to local conditions - they were built less high, typically five rather than nine storeys, made mainly of wood and the staircase was dispensed with because the Japanese pagoda did not have any practical use but became more of an art object. Because of the typhoons that batter Japan in the summer, Japanese builders learned to extend the eaves of buildings further beyond the walls. This prevents rainwater gushing down the walls. Pagodas in China and Korea have nothing like the overhang that is found on pagodas in Japan.The roof of a Japanese temple building can be made to overhang the sides of the structure by fifty per cent or more of the building's overall width. For the same reason, the builders of Japanese pagodas seem to have further increased their weight by choosing to cover these extended eaves not with the porcelain tiles of many Chinese pagodas but with much heavier earthenware tiles.But this does not totally explain the great resilience of Japanese pagodas. Is the answer that, like a tall pine tree, the Japanese pagoda - with its massive trunk-like central pillar known as shinbashira - simply flexes and sways during a typhoon or earthquake? For centuries, many thought so. But the answer is not so simple because the startling thing is that the shinbashira actually carries no load at all. In fact, in some pagoda designs, it does not even rest on the ground, but is suspended from the top of the pagoda - hanging loosely down through the middle of the building. The weight of the building is supported entirely by twelve outer and four inner columns.And what is the role of the shinbashira, the central pillar? The best way to understand the shinbashira's role is to watch a video made by Shuzo Ishida, a structural engineer at Kyoto Institute of Technology. Mr Ishida, known to his students as 'Professor Pagoda' because of his passion to understand the pagoda, has built a series of models and tested them on a 'shake- table' in his laboratory. In short, the shinbashira was acting like an enormous stationary pendulum. The ancient craftsmen, apparently without the assistance of very advanced mathematics, seemed to grasp the principles that were, more than a thousand years later, applied in the construction of Japan's first skyscraper. What those early craftsmen had found by trial and error was that under pressure a pagoda's loose stack of floors could be made to slither to and fro independent of one another. Viewed from the side, the pagoda seemed to be doing a snake dance - with each consecutive floor moving in the opposite direction to its neighbours above and below. The shinbashira, running up through a hole in the centre of the building, constrained individual storeys from moving too far because, after moving a certain distance, they banged into it, transmitting energy away along theAnother strange feature of the Japanese pagoda is that, because the building tapers, with each successive floor plan being smaller than the one below, none of the vertical pillars that carry the weight of the building is connected to its corresponding pillar above. In other words, a five- storey pagoda contains not even one pillar that travels right up through the building to carry the structural loads from the top to the bottom. More surprising is the fact that the individual storeys of a Japanese pagoda, unlike their counterparts elsewhere, are not actually connected to each other. They are simply stacked one on top of another like a pile of hats. Interestingly, such a design would not be permitted under current Japanese building regulations.And the extra-wide eaves? Think of them as a tightrope walker's balancing pole. The bigger the mass at each end of the pole, the easier it is for the tightrope walker to maintain his or her balance. The same holds true for a pagoda. 'With the eaves extending out on all sides like balancing poles,' says Mr Ishida, 'the building responds to even the most powerful jolt of an earthquake with a graceful swaying, never an abrupt shaking.' Here again, Japanese master builders of a thousand years ago anticipated concepts of modern structural engineering.Questions 1-4Do the following statements agree with the claims of the writer in Reading Passage 1?In boxes 1-4 on your answer sheet, writeYES if the statement agrees with the claims of the writerNO if the statement contradicts the claims of the writerNOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this1 Only two Japanese pagodas have collapsed in 1400 years.2 The Hanshin earthquake of 1995 destroyed the pagoda at the Toji temple.3 The other buildings near the Toji pagoda had been built in the last 30 years.4 The builders of pagodas knew how to absorb some of the power produced by severe weather conditions.Questions 5-10Classify the following as typical ofA both Chinese and Japanese pagodasB only Chinese pagodasC only Japanese pagodasWrite the correct letter, A, B or C, in boxes 5-10 on your answer sheet.5 easy interior access to top6 tiles on eaves7 use as observation post8 size of eaves up to half the width of the building9 original religious purpose10 floors fitting loosely over each otherThe multi-storey pagoda came to Japan from China in the sixth century. As in China, they were first introduced with Buddhism and were attached to important temples.The Chinese built their pagodas in brick or stone, with inner staircases, and used them in later centuries mainly as watchtowers. When the pagoda reached Japan, however, its architecture was freely adapted to local conditions - they were built less high, typically five rather than nine storeys, made mainly of wood and the staircase was dispensed with because the Japanese pagoda did not have any practical use but became more of an art object.Because of the typhoons that batter Japan in the summer, Japanese builders learned to extend the eaves of buildings further beyond the walls. his prevents rainwater gushing down the walls. Pagodas in China and Korea have nothing like the overhang that is found on pagodas inThe roof of a Japanese temple building can be made to overhang the sides of the structure by fifty per cent or more of the building's overall width. For the same reason, the builders of Japanese pagodas seem to have further increased their weight by choosing to cover these extended eaves not with the porcelain tiles of any Chinese pagodas but with much heavier earthenware tiles.But this does not totally explain the great resilience of Japanese pagodas. Is the answer that, like a tall pine tree, the Japanese pagoda - with its massive trunk-like central pillar known as shinbashira - simply flexes and sways during a typhoon or earthquake? For centuries, many thought so. But the answer is not so simple because the startling thing is that the shinbashira actually carries no load at all. In fact, in some pagoda designs, it does not even rest on the ground, but is suspended from the top of the pagoda - hanging loosely down through the middle of the building. The weight of the building is supported entirely by twelve outer and four inner columns.But the answer is not so simple because the startling thing is that the shinbashira actually carries no load at all. In fact, in some pagoda designs, it does not even rest on the ground, but is suspended from the top of the pagoda - hanging loosely down through the middle of the building. The weight of the building is supported entirely by twelve outer and four inner columns.。
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济南新航道学校IELTS READING雅思阅读高分必备习题集注：本习题集仅供济南新航道内部学员使用，严禁翻印，传阅。
ContentsAmateur naturalist 业余自然学家（P3） municating Styles and Conflict 交流的方式与冲突(P6) 2.Health in the Wild 野生动物自愈.(p10) 3.The Rainmaker 人工造雨(P13) 4.Shoemaker-Levy 9 Collision with Jupiter 舒梅克彗星撞木星 5.(P16)A second look at twin studies 双胞胎研究(P19) 6.Transit of Venus 金星凌日(P22)7.Placebo Effect—The Power of Nothing安慰剂效应(P25)8.The origins of Laughter 笑的起源(P29)9. Rainwater Harvesting 雨水收集(P32)10.Serendipity:The Accidental Scientists科学偶然性(P36) 11.Terminated! Dinosaur Era! 恐龙时代的终结(P40) ADDICTION 电视上瘾(P43)13.EI nino and Seabirds 厄尔尼诺和水鸟(P46)14.The extinct grass in Britain 英国灭绝的某种草(P50)cation philosophy教育的哲学(P53) 16.The secret of Yawn打哈欠的秘密(P57)17.consecutive and simultaneous translation交替传译和同声18.传译(P60) (P63)动物会数数么？Numeracy: can animals tell numbers?19.Going nowhere fast(P66)20.The seedhunters种子收集者(P69)21.(P72)意大利征服疟疾The conquest of Malaria in Italy22.READING PASSAGE 1You should spend about 20minutes on Questions 27-40 which are based on Reading Passage 3 below.文章背景：业余自然学家主要讲述的是有一些人，平时喜欢观察自然界的植物生长，养蜂过程，气候变化，等等与大自然相关的变化并且做记录得到一些数据，这种数据叫做“amateur data”. 本文主要介绍业余自然学家以及一些专业自然学家探讨业余自然学家的数据是否能用，以及应。
雅思阅读精讲READINGPASSAGE1
雅思阅读精讲READINGPASSAGE1Why pagodas don’t fall downAIn a land swept by typhoons and shaken by earthquakes, how have Japan's tallest and seemingly flimsiest 不结实的; 易损坏的(原型flimsy)old buildings —500 or so wooden pagodas 宝塔—remained standing for centuries? Records show that only two have collapsed during the past 1400 years. (第1题)Those that have disappeared were destroyed by fire as a result of lightning or civil war. The disastrous损失惨重的Hanshin earthquake in 1995 killed 6,400 people, toppled elevated highways, flattened使…成为平地office blocks and devastated 毁灭; 摧毁the port area of Kobe. Yet it left the magnificent five-storey pagoda at the Toji temple in nearby Kyoto unscathed未受损伤; 未遭伤害(第2题)though it levelled夷平a number of buildings in the neighborhood.Topple: ~ (over) be unsteady and fall 不稳而倒下:The pile of books toppled over onto the floor. 那一摞书倒在地板上了.B Japanese scholars have been mystified for ages about why these tall, slender buildings are so stable. It was only thirty years ago that the building industry felt confident enough to erect office blocks of steel and reinforced concrete that had more than a dozen floors.（第3题）With its special shock absorbers 减震器to dampen抑制the effect of sudden sideways movements from an earthquake, the thirty-six-storey Kasumigaseki building in central Tokyo —Japan's first skyscraper摩天楼— was considered a masterpiece of modern engineering when it was built in 1968.【重要词汇】mystify/ ˈmɪstɪfaɪ; ˋmɪstəˏfaɪ/ v(pt, pp -fied) [Tn] make (sb) confused through lack of understanding; puzzle; bewilder 使（某人）困惑不解; 使迷惑: I'm mystified; I just can't see how he did it. 我大惑不解, 就是不明白她是怎麽做到的. * her mystifying disappearance她神秘的失踪.dampen (down )to make something such as a feeling or activity less strongThe light rain dampened the crowd's enthusiasm.Raising interest rates might dampen the economy.to make a sound or movement less loud or strongThe spring dampens the shock of the impact.C Yet in 826, with only pegs短桩and wedges楔子to keep his wooden structure upright, the master builder Kobodaishi had no hesitation in sending his majestic 雄伟的Toji pagoda soaring fifty-five metres into the sky — nearly half ashigh as the Kasumigaseki skyscraper built some eleven centuries later. Clearly, Japanese carpenters of the day knew a few tricks about allowing a building to sway and settle itself rather than fight nature's forces.（第4题）But what sort of tricks?D The multi-storey pagoda came to Japan from China in the sixth century. As in China, they were first introduced with Buddhism and were attached to important temples. (第9题) The Chinese built their pagodas in brick or stone, with inner staircases, and used them in later centuries mainly as watchtowers（第5题和第7题）瞭望塔. When the pagoda reached Japan, however, its architecture was freely adapted to local conditions —they were built less high, typically five rather than nine storeys, made mainly of wood and the staircase was dispensed （第5题）免除，省掉with because the Japanese pagoda did not have any practical use but became more of an art object. Because of the typhoons that batter接连猛击Japan in the summer, Japanese builders learned to extend the eaves屋檐of buildings further beyond the walls.（第6题）This prevents rainwater gushing 流出, 泻出, 涌出down the walls. Pagodas in China and Korea have nothing like the overhang that is found on pagodas in Japan.【重要词组】dispense with sb/sth manage without sb/sth; get rid of sb/sth 用不着某人[某事物]; 摆脱某人[某事物]: He is not yet well enough to dispense with the pills. 她尚未痊愈, 仍需吃药.adapte (oneself) (to sth) become adjusted to new conditions, etc 适应（新环境等）: Our eyes slowly adapted to the dark. 我们的眼睛慢慢地适应了黑暗的环境.【重要词汇】overhang / ˈəuvəhæŋ; ˋovɚˏhæŋ/ n part that overhangs 悬垂的部分: a bird's nest under the overhang of the roof房檐下的鸟巢.E The roof of a Japanese temple building can be made to overhang the sides of the structure by fifty per cent or more of the building's overall width.（第8题）For the same reason, the builders of Japanese pagodas seem to have further increased their weight by choosing to cover these extended eaves not with the porcelain瓷tiles 瓦of many Chinese pagodas but with much heavier earthenware陶器tiles.【难句解析】The roof of a Japanese temple building can be made to overhang the sides of the structure by fifty per cent or more of the building's overall width.句子结构the roof… can be made to….by…日本寺庙的屋顶能够被建造成各面都延伸出庙宇本身，延伸的范围在该寺庙整体宽度的50%或者更多。
雅思剑桥12test4听力解析
Section 11. Why was the woman visiting Cambridge? A. To take a walk along the River Cam B. To visit the Fitzwilliam Museum C. To see the Corpus Christi College Chapel Answer: C2. What did the woman like about the Corpus Christi College Chapel? A. The stained glass windows B. The wooden carvings C. The vaulted ceiling Answer: A3. What are the hours of the Fitzwilliam Museum? A. 10am-5pm, Tuesday-Sunday B. 11am-6pm, Monday-Saturday C. 12pm-7pm, Wednesday-Friday Answer: A4. What type of art does the Fitzwilliam Museum have? A. Ancient Egyptian artifacts B. Renaissance paintings C. Modern sculptures Answer: B5. What is the name of the woman’s friend? A. Sarah B. Jessica C. Emily Answer: ASection 26. What is the name of the company that the man works for? A. GreenTech B. EcoTech C. CleanTech Answer: A7. What is the name of the project that the man is working on? A. The Green Building Project B. The Sustainable Energy Project C. The Carbon Footprint Reduction Project Answer: A8. What is the purpose of the project? A. To design and construct a new office building that is environmentally friendly B. To retrofit an existing office building to make it more energy-efficient C. To develop new technologies for reducing carbon emissions Answer: A9. What are some of the features of the new office building? A. Solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and natural ventilation B. Geothermal heating and cooling, and LED lighting C. Double-glazed windows, and low-flow plumbing fixtures Answer: A10. When is the project expected to be completed? A. In 2023 B. In 2024 C. In 2025 Answer: BSection 311. What is the name of the woman who is giving the lecture? A. Dr. Sarah JonesB. Dr. Jessica SmithC. Dr. Emily Brown Answer: A12. What is the topic of the lecture? A. The history of the English language B. The structure of the English language C. The evolution of the English language Answer: C13. What are the three main periods in the history of the English language? A. Old English, Middle English, and Modern English B. Anglo-Saxon, Norman, and Middle English C. Old English, Norman, and Modern English Answer: A14. What are some of the features of Old English? A. It used a lot of Latin words B. It had a complex system of noun declensions C. It was spoken by the Anglo-Saxons Answer: C15. What are some of the features of Middle English? A. It was influenced by Norman French B. It was spoken by the Normans C. It used a lot of Old English words Answer: ASection 416. What is the name of the man who is giving the talk? A. Professor John SmithB. Professor David BrownC. Professor Michael Jones Answer: C17. What is the topic of the talk? A. The history of the computer B. The evolution of the computer C. The future of the computer Answer: C18. What were some of the early computers like? A. They were large and expensive B. They were slow and unreliable C. They used vacuum tubes Answer: C 19. What are some of the recent advances in computer technology? A. The development of microprocessors B. The invention of the internet C. The rise of artificial intelligence Answer: C20. What does the speaker predict the future of computers will be like? A. Computers will become smaller and more powerful B. Computers will become more integrated into our lives C. Computers will eventually become sentient Answer: B。
雨水收集雅思作文
雨水收集雅思作文I. 雨水收集的意义Rainwater collection, you know, is like a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. It's not just some fancy idea. Water is life. And collecting rainwater can be a real game - changer. Think about it. We rely so much on the water from the taps, which often comes from far - away reservoirs or underground sources. Rainwater, on the other hand, is right there above our heads, falling freely. It's like a gift from the sky that we often overlook.I remember talking to my neighbor, old Mr. Thompson. He's a bit of a traditionalist. "Why would we bother collecting rainwater?" he asked me with a puzzled look. "Well," I said, "it's not just about having extra water. It's about being self - sufficient, like a little independent water kingdom right in our own backyards." You see, in some parts of the world, water is scarce. People have to walk miles just to get a bucket of water. And here we are, letting all that rainwater go down the drain. It's almost a sin.Rainwater can be used for so many things. Gardening, for example. My friend Jane is an avid gardener. She used to use tapwater to water her plants. "It's expensive," she complained. Then she started collecting rainwater. "It's amazing," she told me. "The plants seem to love it more. It's like nature's own watering can." And she's right. Rainwater is free from all those chemicals that might be in tap water. It's pure, natural goodness for the plants.II. 雨水收集的方法There are various ways to collect rainwater. One of the simplest is using rain barrels. You can get them at the local hardware store. They're not too expensive either. It's like having a little reservoir of your own. I got one for my house last year. My son, Tim, was really excited about it. "Dad, it's like we're pirates, storing our own treasure," he said with a big grin. And in a way, he's right. We're storing something valuable.Another method is building a rainwater harvesting system on a larger scale, like for an entire house or a small community. This involves gutters, downspouts, and storage tanks. It might seem a bit more complicated, but it's well worth it. I visited a friend's place where they had such a system. His wife, Lisa, showed me around. "We never have to worry about water shortages during the dryseason," she said proudly. "It's like having our own little water supply company." And it really is. They use the rainwater for everything from washing clothes to flushing toilets.Some people might think that collecting rainwater is a hassle. But it's not. It's just a matter of getting into the habit. It's like recycling. At first, it might seem strange, but once you start, it becomes second nature. My sister, for instance, was hesitant at first. "I don't know if I can be bothered," she said. But after I explained all the benefits, she gave it a try. "Wow, this is actually really easy," she exclaimed after a few weeks.III. 雨水收集面临的挑战Of course, rainwater collection isn't all sunshine and rainbows. There are some challenges. One of the main ones is contamination. Rain can pick up all sorts of pollutants as it falls through the air. My cousin, who's a bit of an environmental science buff, told me about it. "You have to be careful," he said. "If there are factories nearby or a lot of traffic, the rainwater might not be as clean as you think." He's right. It's a bit of a bummer. But it doesn't mean we should give up. There are ways to filter the rainwater to make it safe foruse.Another challenge is storage. If you collect a lot of rainwater, you need a proper place to store it. You don't want it just sitting around in old, rusty barrels. That's not only unhygienic but also a waste. My uncle had this problem. He collected rainwater but didn't have a good storage system. "It was a mess," he admitted. "The water smelled bad, and I couldn't use it." But with a little investment in proper storage tanks and regular maintenance, this problem can be solved.And then there's the issue of regulations. In some areas, there are rules about collecting rainwater. It's crazy, right? I mean, it's just rain falling on your own property. But some places are worried about water rights and things like that. I heard from a guy at a local community meeting. "They won't let me collect rainwater because of some stupid law," he fumed. It's frustrating, but we can work to change these regulations.IV. 我的观点In my view, rainwater collection is a wonderful thing that we should all be doing more of. It's not only good for our wallets,saving us money on water bills, but also good for the environment. It reduces our reliance on the big water systems that can be energy - intensive to operate. It's like we're taking a small step towards a more sustainable future.We should encourage more people to get involved. Share our experiences, like how my neighbor started collecting rainwater after seeing how well it worked for me. It's a positive cycle. And don't let the challenges stop us. We can find solutions to the contamination, storage, and regulation issues. It's time to embrace rainwater collection and make the most of this precious resource that falls from the sky.。
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10月雅思阅读预测机经2016年10月雅思阅读预测机经雅思成绩被越来越多的外国驻华企业所认可。
英语水平是外企招聘中国雇员的.重要标准之一，而雅思成绩则被外企作为客观、全面反应应聘者英语水平的硬件指标。
yjbys网店铺为大家整理提供2016年10月雅思阅读预测机经，祝顺利通过雅思考试!以下为本次预测题目：一级重点1.第四册P102 Rainwater Harvesting2.第五册P54 Alfred Nobel3.第七册P135 Bird Migration4.第一册P12 The Secret of the Yawn5.第五册P20 Making of Olympic Torch6.第二册P124 The Adolescents7.第八册P62 Lose Your Weight8.第三册P36 Foot Pedal Irrigation9.第二册P56 Mungo Man10.第二册P74 The “Extinct” Grass i n Britain11.第二册P118 The Mozart Effect12.第一册P52 Eco-Resort Management Practices13.第三册P52 California’s Age of Megafires14.第五册P36 Biomimetic Design15.第六册P129 The British Bittern16.第七册P12 Beyond the Blue Line17.第二册P108 Coral Reefs18.第一册P7 Artists’ Fingerprints19.第二册P38 Koalas20.第八册P75 Exploring the British Village二级重点1.第八册P91 We Have Star Performers2.第七册P77 The Ant and the Mandarin3.第四册P36 Intelligence and Giftedness4.第一册P62 British Architecture5.第六册P134 Asian Space-Satellite T echnology6.第四册P107 Western Immigration of Canada7.第四册P70 Education Philosophy of Children8.第六册P111 Smell and Memory-Smells Like Yesterday9.第二册P61 Coastal Archaeology of Britain10.第四册P46 Language Strategy in Multinational Company11.第七册P95 Animal Minds: Parrot Alex12.第六册P60 Antarctica-in from the Cold?13.第四册P23 Quantitative Research in Education14.第六册P95 Twin Study: Two of a Kind15.第八册P107 Wealth in a Cold Climate16.第一册P78 The Accidental Scientists17.第六册P7 Ancient Computer in Aegean Sea18. 第六册P54 Choices and Happiness19.第七册P2 Animal’s Self-Medicating20.第一册P68 Rural Transport Plan of “Practical Action”【2016年10月雅思阅读预测机经】。
雅思小作文water use
雅思小作文water use**The Issue of Water Usage**Water, the essence of life, is a precious resource that sustains our planet. However, the issue of water usage has become increasingly pertinent in today's world, owing to the growing population and industrialization. This essay will delve into the current status of water usage, its implications, and potential solutions.Firstly, the current status of water usage is alarming. With the escalating global population, demand for freshwater is rapidly increasing. In agricultural sectors, vast quantities of water are utilized for irrigation, accounting for a significant proportion of global water usage. Moreover, industries require water for manufacturing and cooling processes, while households also consume large volumes for domestic purposes. Unfortunately, the supply of freshwater is limited, resulting in an imbalance between demand and supply.The implications of this imbalance are far-reaching. Water scarcity poses a threat to food security, as agricultural production relies heavilyon water. Additionally, industries may face operational challenges due to water shortages, affecting economic growth. Moreover, households may struggle to access clean drinking water, leading to health issues. In extreme cases, water scarcity can lead to social unrest and conflicts.To address this issue, several solutions can be implemented. Firstly, water conservation measures should be encouraged. This includes fixing leaky pipes, using water-efficient appliances, and harvesting rainwater. Secondly, water recycling and reuse can reduce the demand for freshwater. Industrial effluents can be treated and reused, while household wastewater can be recycled for non-potable purposes. Furthermore, awareness programs should be conducted to educate the public about the importance of water conservation and the consequences of water scarcity.In conclusion, water usage is a pressing issue that requires immediate attention. The imbalance between water demand and supply poses significant challenges to food security, economic growth, and public health. However, through water conservation measures, recycling, and awareness programs, we can reduce water usage and ensure the sustainability of this vital resource.---请注意，这只是一个示例，你可以根据自己的理解和语言水平进行修改和调整。
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雅思阅读真题及答案：rainwaterharvesting雅思阅读真题：rainwater harvestingReading Passage 1Title：村庄储存雨水的活动 Rainwater harvesting (旧)Question types:Short Answer Questions 6YES/ NO/ NOT GIVEN 8文章内容：雨水回收系统。
一个干旱地区，主要是描述一个村庄发展了一种储水系统进行雨水的收集。
文章分析：Rainwater harvestingFor two years southern Sri Lanka suffered a prolonged drought, described by locals as "the worst in 50 years". Some areas didn't see a successful crop for four or five consecutive seasons. Livestock died，water in wells dropped to dangerously low levels, children were increasingly malnourished and school attendance has fallen. Anestimated 1.6 million people were affected.A Muthukandiya is a village in Moneragaladistrict, one of the drought-stricken areas in the "dry zone" of southern Sri Lanka (斯里兰卡), where half the country's population of18 million lives. Rainfall in the area varies greatly from year to year, often bringing e某treme dry spells in between monsoons (季风).But this drought was much worse than usual. Despite some rain inNovember, only half of Moneragala's 1,400 tube wells were in workingorder by March. The drought devastated supplies of rice and freshwaterfish, the staple diet of inland villages. Many local industries closed downand villagers headed for the towns in search of work.B The villagers of Muthukandiya arrived in the 1970s as part of agovernment resettlement scheme. Each family was given si某 acres ofland,with no irrigation system. Because crop production, which relies entirelyon rainfall, is insufficient to support most families, the village economyrelies on men and women working as day-labourers in nearby sugar-caneplantations. Three wells have been dug to provide domestic water, butthese run dry for much of the year. Women and children may spendseveral hours each day walking up to three miles (five kilometres) to fetchwater for drinking, washing and cooking. (部分文章节选)雅思阅读真题题目解析：rainwater harvestingQ1-6: 简答题 ( NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS)1. What is the major way for local people make barely a support of living in Muthukandiya village?Crop production B段第三行2. Where can adult workers make e某tra money from in daytime? Sugar-cane plantations3. What have been dug to supply water for daily household life? Three wells4. In which year did the plan of a new project to lessen the effect of drought begin?19985. Where do the gutters and pipes collect rainwater from?roofs of houses6. What help family obtain more water for domestic needs than those relying on only wells and ponds?Storage tanksQ7-14: YES/NO/NOT GIVEN7. NGMost of the government's actions and other programs have somewhatfailed.8. YESMasons were trained for the constructing parts of the rainwater harvesting system.9. NOThe cost of rainwater harvesting systems was shared by local villagers and the local government.10. YESTanks increase both the amount and quality of the water for domestic use.11. NOTo send her daughter to school, a widow had to work for a job in rainwater harvesting scheme.12. NOT GIVENHouseholds benefited began to pay part of the maintenance or repairs.13. NOT GIVENTraining two masons at the same time is much more preferable to training single one.14. NOOther organizations had built tanks larger in size than the tanks built in Muthukandya.雅思阅读--自答自问的游戏雅思与其它标准考试(如GRE)不同，它仅考查语言。
这对于考试者意味着什么呢?这表明，雅思考试并不考查你的推理能力。
这一规律怎样应用呢?虽然有时你会被问到出题者不会给你提供信息然后让你基于这些信息得出结论。
相反，他们给你提供信息并问你这些信息。
基本上，他们都是让你重复刚刚给你的信息。
答案就在你眼前......一篇文章的主题或为这篇文章选一个合适的标题，但绝大多数的问题都会关注文章中给出的细节信息。
你要做的仅是把他提供的信息再重复给他。
你不会被要求基于这些信息得出结论。
以下面的摘录为例：“Research in Britain has shown that “green consumers” continue to flourish as a significant group amongst shoppers. This suggests that politicians who claim environmentalism is yesterday’s issue may be seriously misjudging the public mood.” Based upon this passage, you will never be asked a question like:“There has been a continued presence of “green consumers” in the British market because of …”A. the rise of the Green party.B. Concern with global warmingC. Fear of Mad Cow DiseaseD. Concern with general state of environment这些答案都没有的文章中出现。
所以，雅思考试绝不会问这类问题。
相反，他们会问这样的问题：“Politicians may have “misjudged the public mood” because…”A. they are pre-occupied with the recession and financial problems.B. There is more widespread interest in the environmental agenda than they anticipated.C. Consumer spending has increased significantly as a result of “green” pressure.D. Shoppers are displeased with government policies on a range of issues.正如文中所说，政治家们认为消费者不再关心环境问题是他们错误判断了民意。