__________coal, the most important natural fuels are the gas and oil.A.Except forB.ExceptC.BesideD.Apart from
__________coal, the most important natural fuels are the gas and oil.
A.Except for
B.Except
C.Beside
D.Apart from
B.Except
C.Beside
D.Apart from
参考解析
解析：“Exceptfor”一般放在句首，表示“除了…之外，若不是”；“Except”“除了”，一般放在句中；“Beside”表示“在旁边；与……相比”；“Apart from”有两种意思：(1)“除了…外(都)，若不是”，相当于“exceptfor”；(2)“除了……之外(还)，此外”，相当于“besides”。本句句意为：除了煤以外，最重要的天然燃料是天然气和石油。因此答案为D。
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共用题干Natural Gas1 Natural gas is produced from reservoirs deep beneath the earth's surface. It is a fossil fuel（矿物燃 料）,meaning that it is derived from orgaiiic material buried in the earth millions of years ago.The main corn- ponent of natural gas is methane（甲烷）.2 The popularity and use of clean natural gas have increased dramatically over the past 50 years as pipeline infrastructure（基础设施）has been installed to deliver it conveniently and economically to millions of residential,commercial and industrial customers worldwide.Today,natural gas service is available in all 50 states in the U.S.,and is the leading energy choice for fueling American homes and industries.More than 65 million American homes use natural gas.In fact,natural gas is the most economical source for home energyneeds,costing one-third as much as electricity.In addition to heating homes,much of the gas used in the United States is used as a raw material to manufacture a wide variety of products,from paint,to fibers for clothing,to plastics for healthcare,computing and furnishings.Natural gas is also used in a significant number of new electricity-generating power plants.3 Natural gas is one of the safest and cleanest fuels available. It emits（发出）less pollution than other fossil fuel sources. When natural gas is burned , it produces mostly carbon dioxide（二氧化碳）and water va- por一the same substances emitted when humans breathe.Compared with some other fossil fuels,natural gas emits the least amount of carbon dioxide into the air when combusted（燃烧）一making natural gas the clea-nest burning fossil fuel of all.4 The United States consumes about one一third of the world's natural gas output,making it the largest gas-consuming region in the world.The U.S.Department of Energy Information Administration forecasts that natural gas demand will grow by more than 50 percent by 2025.5 There are huge reserves of natural gas beneath the earth's surface.The largest reserves of natural gas can be found in Russia , West and North Africa and the Middle East. LNG（液化天然气）has been pro- duced domestically and imported in the United States for more than four decades.Today,the leading import- ers of LNG are Japan,Korea,France and Spain.Paragraph 3__________A:Popularity and Use of Natural GasB:Natural Gas Reserves and SupplyC:Natural Gas PricesD:Clean Fuel of ChoiceE:Disadvantages of Natural GasF:Natural Gas Consumption
共用题干Natural Gas1 Natural gas is produced from reservoirs deep beneath the earth's surface. It is a fossil fuel（矿物燃 料）,meaning that it is derived from orgaiiic material buried in the earth millions of years ago.The main corn- ponent of natural gas is methane（甲烷）.2 The popularity and use of clean natural gas have increased dramatically over the past 50 years as pipeline infrastructure（基础设施）has been installed to deliver it conveniently and economically to millions of residential,commercial and industrial customers worldwide.Today,natural gas service is available in all 50 states in the U.S.,and is the leading energy choice for fueling American homes and industries.More than 65 million American homes use natural gas.In fact,natural gas is the most economical source for home energyneeds,costing one-third as much as electricity.In addition to heating homes,much of the gas used in the United States is used as a raw material to manufacture a wide variety of products,from paint,to fibers for clothing,to plastics for healthcare,computing and furnishings.Natural gas is also used in a significant number of new electricity-generating power plants.3 Natural gas is one of the safest and cleanest fuels available. It emits（发出）less pollution than other fossil fuel sources. When natural gas is burned , it produces mostly carbon dioxide（二氧化碳）and water va- por一the same substances emitted when humans breathe.Compared with some other fossil fuels,natural gas emits the least amount of carbon dioxide into the air when combusted（燃烧）一making natural gas the clea-nest burning fossil fuel of all.4 The United States consumes about one一third of the world's natural gas output,making it the largest gas-consuming region in the world.The U.S.Department of Energy Information Administration forecasts that natural gas demand will grow by more than 50 percent by 2025.5 There are huge reserves of natural gas beneath the earth's surface.The largest reserves of natural gas can be found in Russia , West and North Africa and the Middle East. LNG（液化天然气）has been pro- duced domestically and imported in the United States for more than four decades.Today,the leading import- ers of LNG are Japan,Korea,France and Spain.When manufacturing many different products,people commonly use natural gas_________.A:over the past 50 yearsB: beneath the earth' s surfaceC: by more than 50 percentD:for more than four decadesE:as a raw materialF:for home energy needs
共用题干Natural Gas1 Natural gas is produced from reservoirs deep beneath the earth's surface. It is a fossil fuel（矿物燃 料）,meaning that it is derived from orgaiiic material buried in the earth millions of years ago.The main corn- ponent of natural gas is methane（甲烷）.2 The popularity and use of clean natural gas have increased dramatically over the past 50 years as pipeline infrastructure（基础设施）has been installed to deliver it conveniently and economically to millions of residential,commercial and industrial customers worldwide.Today,natural gas service is available in all 50 states in the U.S.,and is the leading energy choice for fueling American homes and industries.More than 65 million American homes use natural gas.In fact,natural gas is the most economical source for home energyneeds,costing one-third as much as electricity.In addition to heating homes,much of the gas used in the United States is used as a raw material to manufacture a wide variety of products,from paint,to fibers for clothing,to plastics for healthcare,computing and furnishings.Natural gas is also used in a significant number of new electricity-generating power plants.3 Natural gas is one of the safest and cleanest fuels available. It emits（发出）less pollution than other fossil fuel sources. When natural gas is burned , it produces mostly carbon dioxide（二氧化碳）and water va- por一the same substances emitted when humans breathe.Compared with some other fossil fuels,natural gas emits the least amount of carbon dioxide into the air when combusted（燃烧）一making natural gas the clea-nest burning fossil fuel of all.4 The United States consumes about one一third of the world's natural gas output,making it the largest gas-consuming region in the world.The U.S.Department of Energy Information Administration forecasts that natural gas demand will grow by more than 50 percent by 2025.5 There are huge reserves of natural gas beneath the earth's surface.The largest reserves of natural gas can be found in Russia , West and North Africa and the Middle East. LNG（液化天然气）has been pro- duced domestically and imported in the United States for more than four decades.Today,the leading import- ers of LNG are Japan,Korea,France and Spain.Natural gas is recognized as the most economical energy source______.A:over the past 50 yearsB: beneath the earth' s surfaceC: by more than 50 percentD:for more than four decadesE:as a raw materialF:for home energy needs
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共用题干第二篇Home HeatingCentral heating became popular only after the Civil War.Typically,coal-burning furnaces（火炉）fueled the early systems.Natural gas had developed into the leading fuel by 1960.Its acceptance resulted in part from its wide uses.Because it comes primarily from U.S.and Canadian fields , natural gas is also less vulnerable（脆弱的）than oil is to war.Oil remains the most important fuel in a few areas,such as New England.Electric heating dominates most areas with mild winters and cheap electricity,including the South and the Northwest.It was made popular at least in the South by the low cost of adding electric heating to new houses built with air-conditioning.Bottled gas,which is somewhat more expensive than utility gas,is the fuel of choice in rural areas not served by utility pipelines.Wood is the leading heating fuel in just a few rural counties.Home heating,which accounts for less than 7 per cent of all energy consumed in the U.S.,has had a commendable（值得赞扬的）efficiency record : from 1 978 to 1 997 , the amount of fuel consumed for this purpose declined 44 per cent despite a 33 per cent increase in the number of housing units and an increase in house size.TheU.S.Department of Energy,however,forecasts that energy used in home heating will rise by 14 per cent over the next two decades.That rise is small considering an expected 21 per cent increase in the number of houses and the trend toward larger houses.Natural gas and electricity will probably dominate the home heating market for the next two decades.Solar（太阳的）heating never became popular because of cost and limited winter sunlight in most areas;in 2000 only 47,000 homes relied on it.Natural gas didn't become the leading fuel untilA:1978.B:1960.C:1997.D:2000.
As some countries attempt to shift away from natural gas or petroleum energy systems toward coal-based systems, the need for coal slurry(煤泥) will increase in these countries,（）transport mode will be the first choice for transfer this kind of product.A、Water carriageB、Pipeline transportC、Rail transportD、Surface transport
单选题According to the passage, which of the following should be considered sources of renewable energy?APetroleum, sunlight and wind power.BGas, water and fossil fuels.CCoal, natural gas and hydropower.DSunlight, water and wind power.
问答题Although there is disagreement within the scientific community about the extent of global warming, humans would be playing with fire if we were to ignore the danger it poses .As individuals, we can reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, use less electricity and adopt lifestyles that minimize the use of natural resources. On the governmental level, most of the world’s industrialized nations have pledged to cut gas emissions under the Kyoto Agreement in 1997.
单选题The most important principle in the stowage is（）.Ato ensure the safety of the ship and protect the cargo from being damagedBto avoid the rearrangement of the cargo loaded on boardCto reject the damaged cargo during loadingDto prevent the spontaneous combustion of coal and grain
单选题The most important principle in the cargo stowage is（）.Ato avoid the rearrangement of the cargo loaded on boardBto ensure the safety of the ship and cargoCto reject the damaged cargo during loading operationDto prevent the spontaneous combustion of the coal and grain
单选题What is NOT a problem when carrying coal? （）AThe requirement for through-ventilationBThe corrosion some types of coal will cause to the shipCSpontaneous heatingDGeneration of methane gas
问答题Practice 3 Energy-saving vehicles were part of the Green Transportation Festival in the US in 2003. The vehicles shown were designed to reduce America’s dependence on oil and help the environment. There are exhibits of cars and buses at the festivals. Most of them use little gas or use another kind of fuel such as natural gas. People are also urged to consider simpler ways of getting around, such as walking, biking and using public transportation systems. The United States has less than five per cent of the world’s population, but uses about twenty-five per cent of the world’s oil. More than half of the nation’s oil is imported. Most of it goes to transportation. Festival organizers said progress in technology was making it possible for Americans to reduce their dependence on oil. That is because the kinds of energy-saving vehicles are increasing. Efforts to reduce oil imports in the United States would also have important environmental benefits. The burning of oil as fuel is responsible for gases blamed for climate change. When gasoline is burned in cars, it also pollutes the air. This leads to many health problems.
单选题The primary hazard of liquefied petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas is（）.ApressureBtoxicityCtemperatureDflammability
问答题Practice 3 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, natural gas, are used in many countries. But in some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy, including wind and solar power, are encouraged. Is this trend a positive or a negative development? You should write at least 250 words.