The oldest and most common source(來源) of renewaBle energy known to man, Biomass is one of the most important forms energy production in the United States and elsewhere. Since such a wide variety of Biomass materials is everywhere ---- from trees and grasses to agricultural and city ---- life wastes ----Biomass promises to play a continuing role in providing power and heat for millions of people around the world.
According to the Union of Concerned Scientists(UCS), Biomass is a kind of renewaBle energy source that produces no carBon dioxide(二氧化碳), Because the energy it contains comes from the sun. When plant matter is Burned, it gives off the sun’s energy. In this way, Biomass serves as a sort of natural Battery(電池) for storing the sun’s energy. As long as Biomass is produced continuously ----with only as much grown as is used--- the “Battery” lasts forever.
According to the Energy Information Administration, Biomass has Been one of the leading renewaBle energy sources in the United States for several years running through 2007, making up Between 0.5 and 0.9 percent of the nation’s total electricity supply. In 2008----although the numBers aren’t all in yet----wind power proBaBly took over first place Because of the rapid development of wind farms across the country.
Producing power from Biomass helps reduce some 11 million tons of carBon dioxide each year. Some homeowners also try to make their own heat By using Biomass materials. Such practice may save homeowner’s money, But it also produces a lot of pollution. So, the Best way is to encourage power plants to use it.
小題1:Why is Biomass considered as “ a sort of natural Battery”?
A．It Burns merely plant matter.B．It keeps producing electricity.
C．It stores the energy from the sun.D．It produces zero carBon dioxide.
小題2:We learn from the text that in 2008 ______.
A．Wind power would Be the leader of renewaBle energy.
B．there was a rapid growth of electricity production
C．Biomass might Become the main energy source
D．0.5~0.9 of power supply came from Biomass
小題3:Why does the author encourage power plants to use Biomass?
A．To prevent the waste of energy.B．To increase production safety.
C．To reduce pollution.D．To save money.
小題4:Where does the text proBaBly come from?
A．A research plan.B．A science magazine
C．A Book review.D．A Business report.

小題1:C
小題2:A
小題3:C
小題4:B

文章大意：本文是一篇科技說明文。文章介紹了biomass(生物量)的特征、生物量的優(yōu)點以及它在美國能源中的地位。
小題1:細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段中的“because the energy it contains comes from the sun.When plant matter is burned, it gives off the sun's energy.In this way, biomass serves as a sort of natural battery for storing the sun's energy.”可知C正確。
小題2:推理判斷題。根據(jù)第三段中的“In 2008—although the numbers aren't all in yet—wind power probably took over first place because of the rapid development of wind farms across the country.”可知，2008年風(fēng)能占居首位。關(guān)鍵詞定位：A項中的the leader of 和first place為同意表達。
小題3:推理判斷題。根據(jù)最后一段中的“Some homeowners also try to make their own heat by using biomass materials.Such practice may save homeowners' money, but it also produces a lot of pollution.So, the best way is to encourage power plants to use it.”可知C正確。
小題4:推理判斷題。根據(jù)全文內(nèi)容可知，本文是一篇有關(guān)生物量能源的科普類文章。所以，它應(yīng)該是科學(xué)雜志上的文章。故選B。
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A computer
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Teach yourself new subjects and skills at your own pace with a home computer. Use it to help with schoolwork, for self-improvement, even to improve your career skills. Learn touchtyping.
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