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UNIT 8
课时检测(二)“Roots and Shoots'”的课文习读环节
I.阅读理解
problem.There aren't any simple solutions to
A
traffic problems and pollution in cities.But
Like all big cities,Paris has a traffic unless we do something now,there will be more
problem:lots of cars,lots of traffic jams and traffic jams and temperatures will continue to rise,
lots of pollution from exhaust fumes ()and therefore,the problems in our environment
So the city began a scheme(计划)to improve;
will get worse.The bikes might help people to
the situation.
lead a healthier life,too.
Under the Velib scheme ("Velib"comes1.What can we learn about the Velib scheme?
from velo liberte,or "bicycle freedom")people
A.Its bikes have no baskets.
can take a bicycle,use it for as long as they
B.Its bikes are light and colorful.
want,and then leave it at the same or another
C.It aims to make traveling easier.
D.It owns more stations than the subway.
bicycle station.The first half-hour on the bike
2.If you use a Velib bicycle for 1 hour,how
is free,but if you don't return it after 30
much should you pay?
minutes,you have to pay.But it's only e1 a
A.e1.
B.€30.
day or e29 a year!The bicycles are heavy (25
C.€29.
D.No money.
kg),and they are all grey and have baskets.
3.Why do some people disagree with the Velib
There are about 20,000 of them in the city,:
scheme?
and around 1,450 bicycle stations.So there are
A.The cost is rather high.
a lot more Velib stations than the 298 subway
B.It's hard to find a Velib station.
stations!
C.It's not suitable for a long journey.
Paris is not the first city to have a scheme
D.The distance between two Velib stations
like this.But not everybody thinks it's a great
is long.
idea.One Parisian said,"These bicycles are4.What's the city spokesman's attitude towards the
only for short journeys.If people want to
bicycle scheme?
travel across the city,they won't use a
A.Doubtful.
B.Positive.
bicycle-they'll still use their cars.
C.Uncaring.
D.Worried.
A city spokesman said,"The bicycle
B
scheme won't solve all our traffic problems,of
A new study from the University of
course.But it might help reduce air pollution.Southampton has shown that glass bottles are
Traffic,together with factory fumes,is a big more than four times as environmentally
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damaging as plastic bottles.The researchers bottle can be reused between 12 and 20 times.
explained that the production of glass bottles:Unfortunately,glass bottles are often thrown
involves much greater amounts of energy and away after a single use."I think the meaning of
natural resources.
this new study is that we really have to move
Most current research focuses on the to use bottles and cans more than once.Just
impact of plastic,which also requires a lot of recycling isn't enough,said Brock,"We need
energy to mass-produce,and breaks down into to change our mindset and move to things like
smaller particles (that are affecting refilling bottles,bottle return plans and the
natural environments worldwide.However,like if we are going to cut these environmental
according to the new study,glass bottles'total impacts."
environmental impacts are much bigger than:5.What is the most current research mainly
plastic bottles,when certain factors are
about?
accounted for,such as their contribution to
A.The total energy consumption of making
climate change through overmuch energy use.
plastic.
"A large amount of energy is needed to
B.The detailed production process of plastic.
heat the raw materials to make glass,"
C.Plastic's popularization in people's daily
explained study co-author and postgraduate
life.
researcher Alice Brock."During the melting of
D.Plastic's negative impacts on the environment.
the raw materials for glass,gas pollutants:6.Why is the mining of raw materials mentioned in
such as SO2 and CO2 can be released,"said
Paragraph 3?
Brock."And since glass requires materials to
A.To show its damage to the environment
be mined for its production-silica sand,soda
and people's health.
ash and dolomite-these have all the associated
B.To stress the importance of the quality of
environmental impacts on mining such as land
raw materials.
degradation(退化)and dust from the mines:
C.To warn people to reduce the frequency of
reaching water sources.According to Brock,
mining.
silica sand mining can also cause silicosis,a
D.To indicate the complex process of making
disease caused by tiny silica particles reaching
glass.
lungs,so there is also a considerable impact on 7.What's Alice Brock's suggestion based on
human health.
the new study?
The major advantage of glass over plastic
A.Improving the technology of treating
is that it is more durable(耐用的).A glass:
used bottles.
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B.Finding alternatives to the raw materials
for glass
You don't have to plan a responsible travel
C.Reusing glass bottles as much as possible.
and the ever-changing term alone.Contact
D.Replacing glass bottles with plastic ones
organizations that provide training,accreditation
8.Which section of a magazine does the text
and transparent standards.You can also join
probably come from?
responsible travel communities on social media,
A.Economy.
B.Geography.
where you can ask questions,share resources
C.Healthcare.
D.Environment.
and learn alongside other travelers who share
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
your values.
Don't Get Lost in the Term of Eco-tourism
Start now.
Given that tourism produces harmful
emissions,.the term“green travel'”can seem
You can't do everything at once right
contradictory.Green travel will not solve the
away.Decide what you can do.Maybe it's
climate crisis,but knowing what to look for
contributing to a conservation or community
can allow you to make choices that do less project.
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Anyway,when you know
harm and more good if you do choose to travel.
better,do better.
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A.Lean on and learn from others.
Don't get hung up on the terms
B.Find an operator who shares your personal
The key to better understanding
and
values.
identifying sustainable travel options is recognizingC.But it's the truth behind the term that really
that it's actually actions-not words-that
matters.
matter.Definitions can vary from person
to
D.Ask what the local government can provide
person.
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you with.
Ask questions
E.Search for the answers such as data and
Before you book a tour or hotel,prepare
policies on a company's website.
questions.For example:Do they support the
local economy?Are they ensuring
F.Here are some expert tips on how to
the
understand the vocabulary of green travel.
preservation of the natural environment?
However,if you can't find answers on the
G.Maybe it's immersing yourself in one
website,contact the property or tour operator
destination rather than rushing around to
directly.
see three.
31UNIT8课时检测(二)“Roots and Shoots”的
课文习读环节
I.
A
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了巴黎为
了改善交通拥堵以及环境污染问题实行了一个自行车计划,
鼓励人们多骑自行车。
l.D细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“So there are a lot
more Velib stations than the298 subway stations!”可知,
Velib自行车车站要比地铁站多得多。故选D项。
2.A细节理解题。根据第二段第二、三句“The first half一
hour on the bike is free,but if you don't return it after 30
minutes,you have to pay.But it's only e1 1 a day or e29
a year!”可知,骑自行车的前半小时是免费的,超过30分
钟就得付钱,每天只要1欧元,由此可知,骑行一个小时需
要付1欧元。故选A项。
3.C细节理解题。根据第三段中的“These bicycles are only
for short journeys.”可知,这些自行车只适合短途旅行,不
适合长途旅行。故选C项。
4.B推理判断题。通读文章的最后一段,并根据该段中的
"The bikes might help people to lead a healthier life,too."
可知,这个自行车计划虽然无法彻底解决交通问题和空气
污染问题,但可以使这些问题不再恶化,还会使人们过上
更健康的生活,由此可知,发言人对该自行车计划的态度
是积极的。故选B项。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了南安普
顿大学的一项新研究表明,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.D细节理解题。根据第二段中的“ost current research
focuses on the impact of plastic ..affecting natural
environments worldwide..”可知,当前最新的研究主要是关
于塑料对环境的负面影响。
6.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
开采是为了显示其对环境和人们健康的损害。
7.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.D推理判断题。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.”可推知,文章可能摘自杂志的“环境”部分。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几种理
解和实践真正的生态旅游的建议。
1.F根据上文可知,本句为过渡句,起承上启下的作用。根
据标题和后文的小标题可知,本文主要介绍了几种理解和
实践真正的生态旅游的建议。故F选项“这里有一些关于
如何理解绿色出行词汇的专家建议”符合语境。
2.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,定义之后隐藏的真相才重要。故C选项
“但真正重要的是这个词背后的真相”承接上文,符合
语境。
3.E根据后文“However,if you can't find answers on the
website,contact the property or tour operator directly."
知,本句列举实例,可以在公司网站上找一些相关材料。
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故E选项“在公司网站上搜索数据和政策等答案”衔接下
文,符合语境。
4.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”适合作本段标题。
5.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。
UNIT8课时检测(三)“Roots and Shoots”的
新知学习环节
语言基础训练
1.roots 2.bricks 3.institutes 4.firm 5.Smog
6.foundation
1.take action 2.pick up 3.millions of 4.think of 5.set
up 6.In addition to 7.live in peace 8.makes a difference
9.are rooted in 10.is known as
Ⅲ.
1.left me sitting there alone
2.So what
3.there were no gravity
4.It is that
5.What surprised me most
I.
1.to inspire 2.was set 3.to 4.environmental 5.to
educate 6.that/which 7.slowly 8.but 9.friends 10.a
语篇综合训练
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一对夫
妇开了一所学校,让学生用捡来的塑料废品来抵消学费,从
而为保护环境做出了贡献。
l.C根据下文“and‘pay'for their classes using grocery
bags」
at least25 pieces of plastic waste'”可知,学
生可以通过检塑料废品(plastic waste)并将其上交的方式
来支付学费。
2.B根据句中“the Akshar School'”及语境可知,来学校上学
(attend)的学生都排着队,用捡来的塑料废品“支付”学费。
3.D根据空后“at least25 pieces of plastic waste”可知,袋
子里装满(filled with)了塑料废品。
4.A根据上下文语境可知,学生应该是从家和社区周边收
集(collect)至少25份塑料废品。
5.C根据语境可知,这所学校是由一对夫妇负责的
(responsible)a
6.B根据下文“after witnessing their students being forced
to
the acrid smell of burning plastic”可知,这对
夫妇在目睹了学生被迫闻烧焦塑料的刺鼻气味后受到启
发(inspire),想建立一个用塑料垃圾支付学费的学校。
7.A根据空后“the acrid smell of burning plastic'”可知,孩
子们要忍受(stand)焚烧塑料所带来的刺鼻气味。
8.D根据下文“burned plastic waste as a】
of
keeping warm and fueling fires”及语境可知,这是因为当
地住户常常(commonly)通过焚烧塑料废品来取暖生火。
g.C根据句中“burned plastic waste as a
of
keeping warm and fueling fires'”可知,当地住户取暖生火
的方式之一是焚烧塑料。means在此处意为“方法”。
lO.D根据上文“Now,the plastic is being collected and
recycled at the school's own recycling center..”可知,学校
收集完学生带来的垃圾后,再把垃圾进行处理回收
(recycle)。
11.A根据句中“The school
the trash into
Ecobricks by compressing about 40 pieces of garbage"