广东省揭阳市普宁市第一中学2023-2024学年高三上学期英语限时训练（2）

普宁一中2023-2024学年度高三级第一学期英语科 第2次限时训练 命题人：林育贵 审题人：黄雯雯 (满分50分，用时45分钟) 一.阅读理解（共4小题；每小题2.5分，满分10分) Cactus (leather is a bio-based material famous for its breathability,an area in which other vegan leathers fall short.This unique material has been used for handbags,shoes,clothes,and furniture.Even car companies are following the trend. Cactus leather is made from the nopal cactus,which is harvested twice a year by cutting off only mature leaves so that the cactus can continue to grow.The leaves are then cleaned,broken into smaller pieces,and left out in the sun to dry.Fibers are separated from the dried pieces.Then,a powdered(粉末状的)protein is extracted(提 )taken to a laboratory,and mixed with varying materials that include colorants to form a liquid substance,which is then poured on top of a carrier material to form cactus leather. The nopal cactus used to make cactus leather is a fast-growing plant that doesn't need much water.It is easily grown in dry conditions and is considered drought tolerant,an important quality for water conservation.Its hardiness also makes it ideal in an industry that is reliant on weather and climate conditions,creating a good income source for farmers.The most promising part of cactus farming is the plant's ability to store carbon in the soil,allowing it to play apart in dealing with climate change. Leather has a long and troubled past.The poisonous substances used to make leather are often under fire as well as the treatment of animals.The cactus avoids these problems and also reduces carbon from the atmosphere.As the fabric is relatively new, it is not known exactly how long it will last.That said,there is a study that shows the performance of the fabric is comparable to conventional leather. Cactus leather appears to have a bright future ahead.Its adaptability and ability to draw in carbon are ideal features among the growing concerns for climate change and greenhouse gases. 1.What is the second paragraph mainly about? A.Why the nopal cactus