内容正文:
第二部分提升训练
Test 11
阅读理解
A
主题语境丨人与自然:环境保护
语篇|应用文
词数288+87
难度
题
目|光污染
限时|5
自评13
KEY-180
Created in 2003 by a high-school student Jennifer Barlow,
International Dark Sky Week has grown to a worldwide event
1.Why did Barlow create the International
and a key part of Global Astronomy Month.Each year it is held
Dark Sky Week?
in April around Astronomy Day.In explaining why she started the
A.To satisfy people's curiosity.
week,Barlow said,"I want people to be able to see the
B.To protect the natural night sky.
wonder of the night sky without the effects of light pollution.
C.To maintain the ecological balance.
The universe is our view into our past and our vision into the
D.To be in memory of the Astronomy
future.I want to help preserve its wonder."International Dark
Day.
Sky Week draws attention to the problems associated with light
pollution.
Light Pollution Matters
Before the arrival of electric light in the 20th century.our
2.What result does artificial light cause?
ancestors experienced a night sky full with stars that inspired
A.It not only wastes energy but
science,religion.philosophy,art and literature including some
also costs money.
of Shakespeare's most famous sonnets(十四行诗).But now
B.It does harm to human health
millions of children across the globe will never see the Milky
and environment.
Way from their own homes.
C.It adds hidden danger to night
The introduction of artificial light at night could be the great
life and activities
damaging change humans have made to their environment.
Excessive being exposed to artificial light at night,particularly
D.It affects both human and birds'
blue light.has been linked to increased risks for obesity,
biological clock.
depression,sleep disorders and breast cancer.
What You Can Do
Check around home.Protect outdoor lighting,or at least
3.How can we make a contribution to
turn it downward.Use light only when and where needed.
dealing with light pollution according
Talk to neighbors in your community.Explain that poorly
to th