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四川省达州市2019年中考英语试卷

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    Many environmental groups are warning that oceans of the world are in great danger. In the past 50 years, the number of water with zero oxygen(氧气) in the open ocean has increased more than four times. In the near coast water bodies, including the river mouth and seas, low-oxygen areas have increased more than 10 times since 1950.Scientists discover that oxygen continues dropping ever outside these zones as the Earth warms. To stop the drop, the world needs to control in both climate change and nutrient(养分) pollution.

    Oxygen is a must to life in the oceans. The drop in ocean oxygen is among the most serious effects of human activities on the Earth's environment.

    This is the first time for the scientists to take such a deep look at the causes, results and solutions to low oxygen worldwide, in both the open ocean and the near coast waters. About half of the oxygen on Earth comes from the ocean. However, mixed effects of nutrient loading and climate change are greatly increasing the number and size of "dead zones" in the open ocean and the near coast waters, where oxygen is too low to support most sea life.

    In the areas traditionally called "dead zones", like those in Chesapeake Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, oxygen drops to levels so low that many animals have trouble in breathing and die. As fishes run away from these zones, their living areas become smaller and smaller. But the problem goes far beyond "dead zones". Even smaller oxygen drops can hold up the growth in animals and lead to disease or even death. Low oxygen also can cause the release of dangerous chemicals. Although a few animals can grow well in dead zones, overall biodiversity(多样性)falls.

(1)、How to stop the drop of ocean oxygen in the article?
A、By controlling in both climate change and nutrient pollution around the world. B、By taking a deep look at the causes, results and solutions to low oxygen worldwide. C、By running away from these zones, for the living areas become smaller and smaller. D、By cutting down the number of animals in the oceans.
(2)、Why are these waters called" dead zones" from the article?
A、Because the oxygen in these areas is too low for most sea life to live. B、Because nutrient loading and climate change are greatly increasing. C、Because there are no animals living in these areas. D、Because low oxygen also can cause the release of dangerous chemicals.
(3)、Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?
A、Only a few animals living in the sea need oxygen. B、Climate change can help cut down the dead zones. C、Fishes grow faster and better in low oxygen areas. D、Human activities have many serious effects on ocean environment.
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David Strayer never texts or talks on a phone when he is driving. Strayer is a famous psychologist (心理学家) at the University of Utah. His research shows that, when driving using a phone can be as dangerous as drinking wine.

Strayer and other scientists warn against multitasking (多任务处理). When we do many things at the same time, Strayer says our brain becomes tired easily. So we may make mistakes and lose attention.When we spend hours on digital devices like videos and computers, our productivity reduces. Too much multitasking reduces our ability to think clearly and creatively. This can result in stress (压力).

What is the best way to help us lower too much stress? David Strayer says the answer is simple: Spend some time in nature.

Strayer and other scientists are studying nature's effect on our brains and bodies. When we are in natural environment, the brain's control center relaxes. Studies show that when people can see trees and grass, they do better on different tasks.

Other psychologists are also studying "nature therapy (疗法) ". In a study at Chiba University in Japan, a researcher named Yoshifumi Miyazaki found that forest walkers did better than the city walkers. He has an explanation for these results. "Our bodies relax in the natural environment," he says. "Humans evolved (进化) in that environment, not in places with tall buildings and lots of traffic. This allows our brains to rest and recover from the stresses of city life. Imagine a therapy that could improve your cognitive (认知的) ability at zero cost. Why not try it at once?

 阅读下列材料,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。

Confidence( 自 信 )is very important in daily life. It can help you to develop a healthy attitude(态度). A study shows that the people who are more confident are much happier. They can have more chances to make themselves successful. Here are some suggestions about how to be more confident. 

Speak loud When you are not confident, you can't do well what you want to do. You speak in a voice so low that other people can hardly hear you. Try to speak aloud enough so that people can hear you clearly. The high voice can help you become more confident. 

Play sports Physical exercise makes you tired but completely relaxed. A strong body helps you be full of confidence. 

Encourage yourself Write down a list of things you did during the day to see how many things you have done well. Did you finish your homework? Did you tell a joke that made everybody laugh? Give yourself praise for the good things you've done. 

Pick up a hobby If you like singing, sing as much as you can. In some ways, a hobby can make you outstanding and popular. And it will also make you confident. 

Get rid of(消除)fear Fear comes along with failure. But it's easy to overcome(战胜)if you know that failure is part of your life. Don't hide your head just because you said something stupid last time. Try to start again and believe you can do better. 

 阅读理解

Whether we're young or old, rich or poor, we have one thing in common: The moon has always looked down at each of us when it lights up the night sky. 

Just like a mirror(镜子), the moon reflects(反射) the sun's light. It can also reflect people's feelings. This is probably why the moon is always popular among Western and Chinese music, poems and other forms of literature. So when we look at the moon, what do we see looking back at us? Well, that depends on who's looking. 

The ancient Greek poet Sappho, for example, saw the moon as a woman who lit up space with her beauty. 

Later in England, however, the moon's image(形象) was completely different. In the Middle Ages, English people often drank to get away from difficult life. In their eyes, the moon was a man who liked drinking. In London, at least three pubs(酒馆) were named Man in the Moon. It's probably because the bright moon at night looks like a man's red face after drinking. 

 ▲  Chinese Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai's Quiet Night Thought reads, "I look up to the bright moon, and then I look down and think of my home town. " Similarly, Zhang Jiuling wrote in another poem, "Looking at the moon and thinking of one far away. " So in Chinese culture, when people look at the moon, they may miss their home town and someone. Very interesting, right?

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