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B Yellowstone Weather Yellowstone National Park is at high altitude. Most of the park is above 7,500 feet (2,275 meters). Yellowstone's weather is unpredictable. In summer, it may be warm and sunny with temperatures in the high 70s. At night in any given month, the temperature may drop close to freezing. So it is best to come prepared for cold evenings and mornings, especially if you are camping or hiking. When you leave your campsite, please leave it prepared for possible thundershowers and wind. A sunny warm day may become fiercely(猛烈地) stormy with wind, rain, sleet and sometimes snow. Without enough clothing, and easy day hike or boat trip can turn into a battle for survival. Seasonal Weather Information Spring Cold and snow continue into May, although temperatures gradually climb. Early in spring, daytime temperatures average in the 40s to 50s; by late May and June, they may reach the 60s and 70s. Nighttime lows fall below freezing. Summer Daytime temperatures are usually in the 70s, occasionally reaching the 80s in the lower elevations (高度). Nights are cool, temperatures may drop in the 40s and 30s--sometimes even the 20s. June can be cool and rainy; July and August tend to be somewhat drier, although afternoon thundershowers are common. Fall Weather can be pleasant, although temperatures average 10--20 degrees lower than summer readings. Nighttime lows can fall into the teens and lower. Snowstorms increase in frequency as the weeks go by or towards the end of the fall season. Winter Temperatures often stay near zero throughout the day, occasionally reaching high in the 20s. Suhzero nighttime lows are common. Annual snowfall averages nearly 150 inches in most of the park. At higher places, 200-- 400 inches of snow have been recorded. 45. The author writes this passage most probably for those who plan to ________ in Yellowstone National Park. A. do research work B. take a business trip[来源:高考资源网] C. have sports games D. spend their holidays or take a tour 46. Which of the following best describes Yellowstone's weather? A. Yellowstone's weather is generally changeable and it snows most of the year. B. It's neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter. C. Weather in fall is pleasant and temperatures never fall below freezing. D. It's pretty warm in the day and very cool at night throughout the year. 47. If you are planning to spend your holidays in Yellowstone National Park in summer, what should you take with you? A. Just some light clothing such as T-shirts or skirts. B. Just some warm clothing such as sweaters and coats. C. Both light clothing and warm clothing. D. Either light clothing or warm clothing. 48. What does the underlined word "readings" refer to? A. literature works B. books C. announcements D. figures(数字) C We can make mistakes at any age. Some mistakes we make are about money. But most mistakes are about people. “Did Jerry really care when I broke up with Helen?” “When I got that great job, did Jim really feel good about it, as a friend? Or did he envy my luck? When we look back, doubts like these can make us feel bad. But when we look back, it’s too late. Why do we go wrong about our friends or our enemies? Sometimes what people say hides their real meaning. And if we don’t really, listen, we miss thefeeling behind the words. Suppose(假如) someone tells you, “You’re a lucky dog.” That’s being friendly. But “lucky dog”? There’s a bit of envy in those words. Maybe he doesn’t see it himself. But bringing in the phrase “lucky dog” puts you down(难过) a little. What he may be saying is that he doesn’t think you deserve(值得) your luck. “Just think of all the things you have to be thankful for” is another noise that says one thing and means another. It could mean that the speaker is trying to get you to see your problem as part of your life as a whole. But is he? Wrapped up in his phrase is the thought that your problem isn’t important. It’s telling you to think of all the starving people in the world when you haven’t got a date for Saturday night. How can you tell the real meaning behind someone’s words? One way is to take a good look at the person talking. Do his words fit the way he looks? Does what he says agree with the tone of voice? His posture(姿态)? The look in his eyes? Stop and think.The minute you spend thinking about the real meaning behind what people say may save another mistake. 49.According to the passage,the reason why we go wrong about our friends is that . A.we fail to listen carefully when they talk B.we tend(倾向) to be annoyed when we check what they say C.they sometimes state one thing but mean another D.we tend to doubt what our friends say 50.What does the underlined word “it” in the second paragraph refer to? A.Being friendly B.A bit of envy C.A lucky dog D.The good luck 51.From the passage, how many things should we pay attention to when we take a good look at the person talking? A.Three B.Five C.Six D.Four 52.According to the passage,the author most probably is a . A.teacher B.psychologist(心理学家) C.professor D.doctor 53.This passage is mainly about . A.how to tell the real meaning behind our words B.what to do when you listen to others talking C.how to avoid mistakes when communicating with people D.why we must know the wrong we will do (责任编辑：admin) |