Questions 81-90 are based on the following passage. It sounds like a science fiction, but researchers say it’s a scientific fact: Microscopic organisms dubbed "killer algae" are paralyzing fish with unknown toxins and then eating away at their flesh. They might be making people sick, too. The name given to this single-cell organism, or dinoflagellate, is Pfiesteria piscimorte- literally, "fish killer. " It was discovered at North Carolina State University in 1988, but at the same time, few scientists believed in its existence, much less in its highly unusual predatory nature. But ongoing research has led to international acknowledgment of the phenomenon and, recently, research funding. Seemingly prompted by an unknown substance secreted by fish, the aggressive creature swims into action. It sends neurotoxins into the water and air, paralyzing a fish’s nervous system, and causing it to gasp for air at the surface. Eventually the fish suffocates. The killer dinoflagellate then attaches itself to the fish and begins sucking away at its flesh. This macabre scenario may help solve several sea mysteries, such as why fishermen report seeing "fish walks" (fish trying to leave the water) and pools of dead fish with holes eaten through them. Whether humans are affected by the dinoflagellate’s toxin remains to be seen. Researchers think it’s unlikely eating fresh fish are in danger, but anyone with frequent exposure to the creature could be in peril. Several researchers working with the algae have reported bouts of memory loss and disorientation. To understand the killer algae further, scientists must fully characterize their toxin and determine what stimulates them to attack. They also need to know if the algae are hurting fish populations, and whether pollutants make them more likely to attack. Which of the following statements is true
A. Scientists have solved the mystery about the fish killer.
B. More studies need to be made about the fish killer.
C. It is proved that the algae are reducing fish populations.
D. Humans have already been affected by the toxin.
In September, in Britain, you may see a lot of birds (36) on roofs and telegraph wires. These birds are swallows. They are (37) together because, very soon, they will be flying (38) to much warmer lands, where they will find (39) small flying insects on which they (40) . There are no such insects (41) in Britain during the winter, as it is (42) cold for them. The swallows settle, fly off, swoop, and (43) again. This they do many times, for they are making short (44) flights in order to be fit for the long journey (45) them. (46) of these migrating birds leave Britain in the autumn. They fly (47) for hundreds of miles (48) they reach the warm lands of Africa. But not all the birds get there, for many of them perish in the stormy weather they meet with (49) . In the spring of the following year they (50) the long and tiring journey back to Britain. They return to the identical barn or tree in the (51) district which they had left the (52) autumn. How do these birds find their (53) there and back over such vast distances Nobody knows exactly (54) , but it has something to do (55) winds and air currents.
A. until
B. before
C. when
D. as
In the following passage, there are 20 blanks representing words that are missing from the context. Below the passage, each blank has 4 choices marked by letter A, B, C and D respectively. There is only ONE right answer. Blacken the corresponding letter as required on your Machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET. How many of us would temp for three years while we waited for the perfect job Not many of us, perhaps. But Wentworth Miller, the "Prison Break" star, said he chose to wait even longer time (91) he found the right job. "Actually I think it might have been three or four years until I was lucky enough to get guest (92) on TV shows," said Miller, 34, who rose to international stardom (93) to "Prison Break" in 2006. That kind of patience and strong will was portrayed in "Prison Break". Miller (94) engineering wizard Michael Scofield, who tries everything to break out of a Chicago (95) with his brother. Miller said he was fond of his character, (97) he said "exists in shades of grey". Miller comes from a (97) of teachers. He said he didn’t seem fated for a career in the arts, (98) his passion for acting. After (99) from Princeton with an English degree, he moved (100) his parents’ request to Los Angeles to look for a stable life. He started (101) in a little company that made television movies. This (102) simply faxing, filing, walking the boss’ dog and going to the store for the boss’ lunch. Every weekend during the summer, Miller (103) go to the office (104) he didn’t have air-conditioning. "I would hang (105) in the conference room and set up camp and rob the company kitchen," recalled Miller. (106) , Miller realized he still had questions about his choice. He decided to quit. But the boss said he was making a mistake and offered him a well-paid assistant position. "I eventually (107) that if I did the corporate job, it would be great if I was successful, but I would always wonder about the (108) . If I did the acting and was successful, I would never wonder (109) that job," he explained. He quit and temped (110) many people in the entertainment industry.
A. whether
B. how
C. which
D. thanks
某镇鞭炮厂违章生产,冒险作业,导致黑火药与塑料袋摩擦形成高温发生爆炸,造成死亡5人,重伤3人,直接经济损失8.9万余元的严重后果。该厂厂长叶某某的行为触犯《刑法》第187条之规定,构成玩忽职守罪,依法判处叶某某有期徒刑2年,缓刑3年。 1988年3月,叶某某就任该厂厂长后,只讲经济效益,忽视安全生产,一个90多人的鞭炮厂,竟然没有一名安全生产管理人员,安全工作处于无人过问的状况。1988年4月中旬,叶聘请两名无证作业人员为本厂生产“快引”鞭炮,签订了承包合同,此后,对安全生产更是撒手不管。5月下旬,县安全办和公安局联合检查时发现:该厂出产的鞭炮氯酸钾含量高达50%;每次和药达20kg,超过规定标准6倍多;无证技术人员指导作业,各种工序无操作规程,制引车间没有与其他工序分开;氯酸钾仓库未单独设立,库内存放大量纸张、鞭炮等方面的事故隐患。检查组通知叶某某停产整顿,落实安全措施。但叶对此置若罔闻,继续违章生产,冒险作业。6月6日,县安全办再次通知该厂停产整顿,叶某某仍拒不执行。1988年9月5日16时许,制作黑火药的工人潘某某和向某某一起,在制引车间,违章用瓦钵将小瓷缸中的黑火药掏出装进塑料袋中,因摩擦形成高温,导致黑火药爆炸。 二、事故原因分析 不认真履行职责,严重忽视安全生产管理。这次事故的发生虽说是职工直接违章所致。但叶某某身为厂长,对本厂的安全工作不抓不管,又不安排人分管,并违反烟花炮竹安全管理办法,让未经培训考试合格的生产工人和技术人员上岗作业,对工人的违章和药行为放任不管。当有关部门发现该厂存在事故隐患,明确要求停产整顿时,叶拒不执行,仍我行我素,盲目蛮干,是导致此次爆炸事故的重要原因。 三、防止同类事故的措施 认真履行职责,抓好安全生产管理,要根据要求制定安全生产措施,对未经培训考试合格的工人或技术人员不得使用或聘请,对有关部门的正确建议要及时贯彻执行。对违章行为和事故隐患及早采取措施排除。严禁放任不管和严重不负责任的行为发生。 根据以上情形回答下列问题,1~3题为单选题,只有一个正确的答案,4~8题为多选题。有两个或两个以上的答案。 烟花爆竹生产企业配备占本企业从业人员总数( )以上且至少有( )名的专职安全生产管理人员。
A. 1% 1
B. 1% 2
C. 2% 1
D. 2% 2
E. 2% 3