2017届高考英语二轮专题复习与增分策略阅读理解1 主旨大意类（课件）_高考复习指南

2017届高考英语二轮专题复习与增分策略阅读理解1 主旨大意类（课件）

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　　1．What was the previous belief about the two kinds of elephants?1．翻译句子

　　There has long been debate in the scientific community that the two might be separate species，but this is the most convincing scientific evidence so far that they are indeed different species.

　　(2011·江西卷·D)Why should mankind explore space? Why should money，time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits? Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on the Earth? These are questions that，understandably，are very often asked.

　　Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup(基因构成) as human beings.What drove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains，and on into all possible areas and environments? The wider the spread of a species，the better its chance of survival.Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to expand wherever possible.

　　Nearly every successful civilization has explored，because by doing so，any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for.Without knowledge，we may be completely destroyed by the danger.With knowledge，we can lessen its effects.

　　Exploration also allows minerals and other potential (潜在的) resources to be found.Even if we have no immediate need of them，they will perhaps be useful later.Resources may be more than physical possessions.Knowledge or techniques have been acquired through exploration.The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or quality of our lives.We have already benefited from other spinoffs including improvements in