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Section Ⅰ “Reading and Thinking”的课文习读环节
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Ⅰ.阅读理解
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Live with roommates? Have friends and family around you? Chances are that if you’re looking to live a more sustainable lifestyle, not everyone around you will be ready to jump on that bandwagon.
I experienced this when I started switching to a zero waste lifestyle five years ago, as I was living with my parents, and I continue to experience this with my husband, as he is not completely zero waste like me.I’ve learned a few things along the way though, which I hope you’ll find encouraging if you’re doing your best to figure out how you can make the change in a not⁃always⁃supportive household.
Zero waste was a radical lifestyle movement a few years back.I remember showing my parents a video of Bea Johnson, sharing how cool I thought it would be to buy groceries with jars, and have so little trash! A few days later, I came back with my first jars of zero waste groceries, and my dad commented on how silly it was for me to carry jars everywhere.It came off as a bit discouraging.
Yet as the months of reducing waste continued, I did what I could that was within my own reach.I had my own bedroom, so I worked on removing things I didn’t need.Since I had my own toiletries (洗漱用品), I was able to start personalising my routine to be more sustainable.I also offered to cook every so often, so I portioned out a bit of the cupboard for my own zero waste groceries.Perhaps your household won’t entirely make the switch, but you may have some control over your own personal spaces to make the changes you desire.
As you make your lifestyle change, you may find yourself wanting to speak up for yourself if others comment on what you’re doing, which can turn itself into a whole household debate.If you have individuals who are not on board, your words probably won’t do much and can often leave you feeling more discouraged.
So here is my advice: Lead by action.
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者如何在家庭中践行零浪费的生活方式。
1.What do the underlined words “jump on that bandwagon” mean in the first paragraph?
A.Share an apartment with you.
B.Join you in what you’re doing.
C.Transform your way of living.
D.Help you to make the decision.
解析:选B 词义猜测题。根据画线部分前文及第二段中的“I’ve learned a few things along ... not⁃always⁃supportive household.”可知,如果你想过一种更可持续的生活方式,但你周围的每个人可能并不都想这样。由此推知,画线词组与B项意思接近。
2.What was the attitude of the author’s father toward buying groceries with jars?
A.He disapproved of it.
B.He was favorable to it.
C.He was tolerant of it.
D.He didn’t care about it.
解析:选A 观点态度题。根据第三段中的“A few days later, I came ...as a bit discouraging.”可推知,作者的父亲不赞成作者的做法。
3.What can we infer about the author?
A.She is quite good at cooking.
B.She respects others’ privacy.
C.She enjoys being a housewife.
D.She is a determined person.
解析:选D 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Yet as the months of reducing waste continued, I did what I could that was within my own reach.”及“Perhaps your household won’t entirely make the switch, but you may have some control over your own personal spaces to make the changes you desire.”可推知,作者是一个意志坚定的人。
4.What is the text mainly about?
A.How to get on well with other family members.
B.How to have one’s own personal space at home.
C.How to live a zero waste lifestyle in a household.
D.How to control the budget when buying groceries.
解析:选C 主旨大意题。根据第一、二段并结合全文可知,文章主要讲述了作者如何在家庭中践行零浪费的生活方式。
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A study from the University of Southampton has shown that glass bottles are more than four times as environmentally damaging as plastic bottles. The researchers explained that the production of glass bottles involves much greater amounts of energy and natural resources.
Most current research focuses on the impact of plastic, which also requires a lot of energy to mass⁃produce, and breaks down into smaller particles (微粒) that are affecting the natural environment worldwide.However, according to the study, glass bottles’ total environmental impacts are much bigger than plastic bottles, when certain factors are accounted for, such as their contribution to climate change through overmuch energy use.
“A large amount of energy is needed to heat the raw materials to make glass,” explained study co⁃author and postgraduate researcher Alice Brock.“During the melting of the raw materials for glass, gas pollutants such as SO2 and CO2 can be released,” said Brock.“And since glass requires materials to be mined for its production — silica sand, soda ash and dolomite — these have all the associated environmental impacts on mining such as land degradation (退化) and dust from the mines reaching water sources.” According to Brock, silica sand mining can also cause silicosis, a disease caused by tiny silica particles reaching lungs, so there is also a considerable impact on human health.
The major advantage of glass over plastic is that it is more durable (耐用的).A glass bottle can be reused between 12 and 20 times.Unfortunately, glass bottles are often thrown away after a single use.“I think the meaning of this new study is that we really have to move to use bottles and cans more than once.Just recycling isn’t enough,” said Brock, “We need to change our mindset and move to things like refilling bottles, bottle return plans and the like if we are going to cut these environmental impacts.”
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。南安普顿大学的一项研究表明,玻璃瓶对环境的破坏是塑料瓶的四倍多。专家建议尽可能重复使用玻璃瓶。
5.What is the most current research mainly about?
A.The total energy consumption of making plastic.
B.The detailed production process of plastic.
C.Plastic’s popularization in people’s daily life.
D.Plastic’s negative impacts on the environment.
解析:选D 细节理解题。根据第二段开头“Most current research focuses on the impact of plastic ... affecting the natural environment worldwide.”可知,当前的研究主要是关于塑料对环境的负面影响。
6.Why is the mining of raw materials mentioned in paragraph 3?
A.To show its damage to the environment and people’s health.
B.To stress the importance of the quality of raw materials.
C.To warn people to reduce the frequency of mining.
D.To indicate the complex process of making glass.
解析:选A 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“these have all the associated environmental impacts ...so there is also a considerable impact on human health.”可知,提到原材料开采是为了说明其对环境和人们健康的损害。
7.What’s Alice Brock’s suggestion based on the new study?
A.Improving the technology of treating used bottles.
B.Finding alternatives to the raw materials for glass.
C.Reusing glass bottles as much as possible.
D.Replacing glass bottles with plastic ones.
解析:选C 细节理解题。根据最后一段中Brock说的话“I think the meaning of this new study is that we really have to move to use bottles and cans more than once.”可知,根据这项新研究,Alice Brock的建议是尽可能重复使用玻璃瓶。
8.Which section of a magazine does the text probably come from?
A.Economy. B.Geography.
C.Healthcare. D.Environment.
解析:选D 文章出处题。根据第一段中的“A new study from the University of Southampton has shown that glass bottles are more than four times as environmentally damaging as plastic bottles.”并结合全文内容可推知,文章可能摘自杂志的“环境”部分。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Don’t Get Lost in the Term of Eco⁃tourism
Given that tourism produces harmful emissions, the term “green travel” can seem contradictory.Green travel will not solve the climate crisis, but knowing what to look for can allow you to make choices that do less harm and more good if you do choose to travel. 9
Don’t get hung up on the terms.
The key to better understanding and identifying sustainable travel options is recognizing that it’s actually actions — not words — that matter.Definitions can vary from person to person. 10
Ask questions.
Before you book a tour or hotel, prepare questions.For example: Do they support the local economy? Are they ensuring the preservation of the natural environment? 11 However, if you can’t find answers on the website, contact the property or tour operator directly.
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You don’t have to plan responsible travel and the ever⁃changing term alone.Contact organizations that provide training, accreditation and transparent standards.You can also join responsible travel communities on social media, where you can ask questions, share resources and learn alongside other travelers who share your values.
Start now.
You can’t do everything at once.Decide what you can do.Maybe it’s contributing to a conservation or community project. 13 Anyway, when you know better, do better.
A.Lean on and learn from others.
B.Find an operator who shares your personal values.
C.But it’s the truth behind the term that really matters.
D.Ask what the local government can provide you with.
E.Search for the answers such as data and policies on a company’s website.
F.Here are some expert tips on how to understand the vocabulary of green travel.
G.Maybe it’s immersing yourself in one destination rather than rushing around to see three.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了几种理解和践行真正生态旅游的建议。
9.选F 根据上文可知,本句为过渡句,起承上启下的作用。根据文章标题和后文的小标题可知,本文主要介绍了几种理解和践行真正生态旅游的建议。故F选项符合语境。
10.选C 根据上文可知,每个人对这个术语的定义都不一样,因此定义不重要,定义背后隐藏的真相才重要。故C选项“但真正重要的是这个术语背后的真相”承接上文,符合语境。
11.选E 根据后文“However, if you can’t find answers on the website, contact the property or tour operator directly.”可知,本句列举实例,可以在公司网站上找一些相关材料。故E选项“在公司网站上搜索数据和政策等信息”衔接下文,符合语境。
12.选A 根据本段内容可知,要学会向他人求助和学习。故A选项“依靠他人,向他人学习”适合用作本段标题。
13.选G 结合上下文可知,本句是个人可以做的一些事情。故G选项“也许是让自己沉浸在一个目的地,而不是匆匆忙忙地去看三个地方”承上启下,符合语境。
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