2023届高三英语三轮复习冲刺押题外刊阅读理解专项训练 (50)

2023届高考英语三轮复习·冲刺押题 外刊阅读理解训练50 ——改编自Microplastics are everywhere, even in the Arctic snow 【文章】 Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic found in various consumer products, such as cosmetics, toothpaste, and tires. These small particles have harmful effects on both the environment and human health when they gather in water sources or natural areas. Recently, a study has revealed that these microplastics can contaminate Alpine snow and Arctic ice. According to the study published in the Science Advances journal, the microscopic particles become airborne and travel globally through Earth's atmosphere. Thus, microplastics found in Arctic ice could potentially harm animals from other ecosystems that consume them. Additionally, humans could also be inhaling these particles, leading to severe health issues. The study sheds light on the urgent need for research regarding the impact of airborne microplastics on animal and human health. The large concentrations of microplastics found in snow samples indicate significant air pollution and emphasize the importance of identifying the effects on the food chain, soil, and water. Overall, the study highlights the pressing environmental and health risks associated with microplastics and urges further research to mitigate their negative impact on the planet. 【重点词汇&词组】 1. microplastics [maɪkrəʊˈplæstɪks] n. 微塑料，微型塑料颗粒 2. plastic [ˈplæstɪk] n. 塑料 3. consumer products [kənˈsjuːmər ˈprɑdʌkts] phrase. 消费品 4. cosmetics [kɑzˈmɛtɪks] n. 化妆品 5. toothpaste [ˈtuːθpeɪst] n. 牙膏 6. tires [ˈtaɪr] n. 轮胎 7. environment [ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt] n. 环境 8. human health [ˈhjuːmən hɛlθ] phrase. 人类健康 9. water sources [ˈwɔtər ˈsɔrsəz] phrase. 水源 10. natural areas [ˈnætʃrəl ˈɛriəz] phrase. 自然地区 11. contaminate [kənˈtæmɪneɪt] v. 污染，使受到污染 12. Alpine [ˈælpin] adj. 阿尔卑斯山的，阿尔卑斯山区的 13. Arctic [ˈɑːktɪk] adj. 北极的，北极地带的 14. study [ˈstʌdi] n. 研究，调查 15. Science Advances [ˈsaɪns ədˈvænsɪz] phrase. 科学进展（学术期刊名） 16. microscopic [ˌmaɪkrəʊˈskɒpɪk] adj. 微小的，显微镜下可见的 17. particles [ˈpɑː