英译汉 Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center. Man is a land animal, but he is also closely tied to the sea. Throughout history the sea has served the needs of man. The sea has provided man with food and a convenient way to travel to many parts of the world. Today, experts estimate that nearly two-thirds of the world’s population lives within eighty kilometers of the seacoast. In the modern technological world, the sea offers many resources to help mankind survive. Resources on land are beginning to grow less. The sea, however, still offers hope to supply many of man’s needs. The riches of the sea yet to be developed by man’s technology are impressive. Oil and gas exploration have existed for nearly thirty years. Valuable amounts of minerals such as manganese (锰), iron, nickel (镍) and copper exist on the ocean floor, ready to be mined. Fish farming promises to be a good way to produce large quantities of food. The culture of fish and shellfish is an ancient skill practised in the past mainly by oriental peoples. Besides oil and gas, the sea may offer new sources of energy. Experts believe that the warm temperature of the ocean can be used in a way similar to the steam in a steamship. Ocean currents and waves offer possible use as a source of energy such as hydroelectric (水力电气的) power. Technology is enabling man to explore ever deeper under the sea. The new undersea technology is providing divers with diving suits and undersea chambers that are kept at sea-level pressure. The development of strong, new materials has made this possible. The technology to harvest the sea continues to improve. By the year 2000, experts had believed that the problems to exploit the food, minerals, and energy sources of the sea would be largely solved. 1.Which of the following is the best title for the passage? （ ） A、Needs of Man. B、Sea Harvest. C、Sources of Energy. D、Sea Exploring Technology. 2.It can be inferred from the passage that （ ）. A、man hasn’t completely cultivated the riches of the sea B、technology for exploring the sea has been solved C、planting rice in the sea will be made possible in a short time D、in the near future man can live on the ocean floor 3.Why does the author mention a steamship? （ ） A、To illustrate that man can make use of sources of energy from the sea. B、To show that a steamship is better than other kinds of ships. C、To argue that man should use steamships more than other means of transportation. D、To indicate that it is warmer in the ocean than on land. 4.According to the author, technology for exploring the sea is important because （ ）. A、man cannot travel farther into space B、resources on land are running short C、it’s a lot of fun diving into the sea D、ancient people used to explore the sea 5.Which of the following words could best replace the word “exploit” (Line 2, Para. 7)? （ ） A、Evaluate. B、Gather. C、Develop. D、Scatter.