高三英语任务型阅读1.docx

认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入最恰当的单词。注意：每空格1个单词，不得用文章中的单词。Scientists develop non-stick chewing gumScientists have developed a non-stick chewing gum that can be easily removed from pavements, shoes and clothes.The new gum, the result of polymer research at the University of Bristol, could be launched commercially in , its developers said on Friday.If it catches on, the product will solve a major headache for local authorities around the world."The advantage of our Clean Gum is that it has a great taste, it is easy to remove and has the potential to be environmentally degradable（可降解性）J said Terence Cosgrove, a professor of chemistry who helped found a company called Revolymer to commercialize the technology.Today's chewing gums are made from synthetic latex, which is resistant to the weather and is strongly adhesive. The new gum adds a special polymer to modify its properties, making it far less sticky.In two street trials, leading commercial gums remained stuck to the pavement three out or four times, while Clean Gum came away naturally in all cases, Revolymer said.Title: Scientists develop non-stick chewing gumMain ItemsContextsHigh_11. The new gum has a great taste.2. It is easy to2up.3. It has the3to be environmentally degradable.A different4The new gum adds a special polymer to5its properties.The 61. The new gum will solve a major _7for local authorities aroundthe world.2. The new gum can8off naturally in all cases.Thedevelopers99_The new gum, the _10of polymer research at the University ofBristol, could be launched commercially in .Keys: 1. qualities 2. clean 3. capability 4. component 5. change 6. effects 7. problem/trouble 8. fall 9. prediction 10. outcome