2027届高考英语复习阅读理解练习 Green Roofs on Bus Stops 阅读原文+学案+词汇清单+录音

Green Roofs on Bus Stops 1. seemingly adv. 看似，表面上 → seem v. 似乎，好像 2. ordinary adj. 普通的，平常的 → ordinarily adv. 通常，平常 3. essential adj. 至关重要的，必不可少的 → essence n. 本质→ essentially adv. 本质上 4. urban adj. 城市的 → urbanization n. 城市化 5. ecosystem n. 生态系统 6. shelter n. 遮蔽处，庇护所 v. 遮蔽，庇护 → sheltered adj. 受保护的 7. wait for 等待 8. socialize v. 社交，交际 → social adj. 社会的 → society n. 社会 9. appreciate v. 欣赏，感激 → appreciation n. 欣赏，感谢 10. transform v. 改造，使改观 → transformation n. 改造，转变 11. be nothing more than … 只不过是，不过是 12. shade n. 阴凉处，树荫 v. 遮蔽 → shady adj. 阴凉的 13. support v. 支撑，承受 n. 支持 → supportive adj. 支持的 14. excessive adj. 过多的，过量的 → excess n. 过量，过剩 adj. 超额的 15. root n. 根，根源 v. （使）生根 16. a collection of 一系列，一堆 17. set up 建立，设立 18. ease n. 容易，轻易 v. （使）宽慰，减轻 19. urban heat island effect 城市热岛效应 20. biodiverse adj. 生物多样的 → biodiversity n. 生物多样性 21. native plants 本土植物 22. beneficial adj. 有益的 → benefit v. 对（某人）有用，使受益 n. 益处，受益 23. continuous adj. 持续的，不间断的 → continue v. 持续 → continuously adv. 持续地 24. in turn 相应地，反过来 25. enrich v. 丰富，充实 26. alike adv. 同样地，两者都 adj. 相像，十分相似 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $Green roofs on bus stops. Though seemingly ordinary bus stops are an essential part of any urban ecosystem, obviously, they provide shelter for people waiting for the bus, but they can also be places for people to find information, socialize and sometimes even to appreciate art. Now, however, cities around the world are discovering another use for bus stop. They are transforming these structures, which are essentially nothing more than three walls and a roof, into Green shelters for wildlife. One of the main elements of a Green bus stop is a vegetable roof. Other options for Greening bus stops include vertical gardens along the walls and trees planted nearby for shade. As for the roofs, the washington post notes that Green roofs require a structure that is strong enough to support the weight of the soil, water and plants. After that, all that is needed is a root barrier to keep the plant roots from growing down into the structure itself, a drage system that collects rainwater and releases IT at a slow rate, light weight soil that can sustain plants and hold water without adding excessive weight to the roof. And finally, a collection of Greenery and plants. So why are so many cities setting up Green bus stops? For one, they keep things cool. Green roofs have been proven to ease the urban heat daland effect and reduce surrounding air temperatures. Besides, Green bus stops, especially those planted with biodiverse native plants, are highly beneficial to local wildlife, for instance, and you tract the netherlands, the Green bus stops have been designed as a continuous food source for bees. In turn, the local b population has been on the rise. A good public transportation system is the heart of every city, and buses are an important part of that system. The spread of Green bus stops shows that urban infrastructure can have many uses. They can serve as a home and the source of food for insects, birds, and more enriching the urban environment, and make in the city a kinder place for people, animals and plants alike. Green Roofs on Bus Stops Though seemingly ordinary, bus stops are an essential part of any urban ecosystem. Obviously, they provide shelter for people waiting for the bus, but they can also be places for people to find information, socialize, and sometimes even to appreciate art. Now, however, cities around the world are discovering another use for bus stops. They are transforming these structures, which are essentially nothing more than three walls and a roof, into green shelters for wildlife. One of the main elements of a green bus stop is a vegetated roof. Other options for greening bus stops include vertical gardens along the walls and trees planted nearby for shade. As for the roofs, The Washington Post notes that green roofs require a structure that is strong enough to support the weight of the soil, water, and plants. After that, all that is needed is a root barrier to keep the plant roots from growing down into the structure itself; a drainage system that collects rainwater and releases it at a slow rate; lightweight soil that can sustain plants and hold water without adding excessive weight to the roof; and finally, a collection of greenery and plants. So, why are so many cities setting up green bus stops? For one, they keep things cool. Green roofs have been proven to ease the urban heat island effect and reduce surrounding air temperatures. Besides, green bus stops, especially those planted with biodiverse, native plants, are highly beneficial to local wildlife. For instance, in Utrecht, the Netherlands, the green bus stops have been designed as a continuous food source for bees. In turn, the local bee population has been on the rise. A good public transportation system is the heart of every city, and buses are an important part of that system. The spread of green bus stops shows that urban infrastructure can have many uses. They can serve as a home and a source of food for insects, birds, and more, enriching the urban environment and making the city a kinder place for people, animals, and plants alike. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Green Roofs on Bus Stops Pre-reading Task I. What traditional roles do ordinary bus stops play in cities? Task II. Look at the following pictures and answer the questions. 1. What differences can you notice? 2. What benefits may the second bus stop bring to the environment or small animals? 3. Which bus stop would you prefer? Why? Exploring the text I. Background information. 1. urban heat island effect：城市热岛效应，指城市因大量的废热排放、建筑物和道路等高蓄热体 及绿地减少等因素，造成城市中的气温明显高于外围郊区的区域性气候现象。 2. Utrecht：乌得勒支，荷兰乌得勒支省省会，荷兰第四大城市，同时是荷兰全国铁路枢纽。荷兰 现有358种本土蜜蜂，其中过半物种被列入荷兰濒危红色名录。为保护本土传粉昆虫并提升城市生 物多样性，乌得勒支市政府近年来将部分公交候车亭改造成“蜜蜂车站（Bee Stops）”。这些候车亭的 顶棚种植了景天属植物及其他花卉，为蜜蜂等传粉昆虫提供食物来源和栖息环境。与此同时，绿色 屋顶还能吸附空气粉尘、储存雨水、缓解热岛效应，从而改善城市生态环境。 II. Sentence appreciation. A good public transportation system is the heart of every city, and buses are an important part of that system. (the last para.) 赏析：本句运用了暗喻的修辞手法，将公共交通系统比作城市的“心脏”，生动形象地突出了其对城市正常运转的重要作用，同时强调了公交车在公共交通体系中的关键地位。 句意：完善的公共交通系统是每个城市的核心所在，而公交车则是该系统中重要的一部分。 Testing yourself I. Write down the Chinese meanings of the underlined words in the following sentences. 1. Expanding green spaces in urban areas can significantly ease the heat island effect.__________ 2. In his retirement, the professor lived a life of ease. __________ 3. Many animals will rest in the shade to avoid the afternoon heat. __________ 4. Tall trees shade the river and keep the water cool for fish. __________ 5. Man-made insect hotels create safe shelter for all kinds of insects. __________ 6. Yesterday, we sheltered ourselves from the rain in a coffee shop. __________ II. Translate the following sentences into English with the given word or phrases. 1. 茂密的叶片能防止土壤在烈日下干裂。 (keep … from …) _____________________________________________________________________ 2. 种植本土花卉有益于当地的蝴蝶与蜜蜂。 (be beneficial to) _____________________________________________________________________ 3. 这片湿地虽面积不大，却在保护珍稀鸟类方面发挥着重要作用。(though) _____________________________________________________________________ 4. 那根掉落的树枝不过就是为那些小昆虫提供了一个天然的栖息之所罢了。(nothing more than) _____________________________________________________________________ III. Fill in each blank with one proper word or the correct form of the given word. Cities worldwide are turning ordinary bus stops into green spaces 1. __________ can support both people and wildlife. These “green bus stops” often feature vegetated roofs, vertical gardens, and nearby trees. Their roofs are specially designed 2. __________ drainage systems, lightweight soil, and root barriers 3. __________ (support) plant growth safely. Green bus stops help reduce urban heat, improve the environment, 4. __________ provide habitats and food for wildlife such as bees. The example of Utrecht shows how such projects can 5. __________ (successful) increase local bee populations. Post-reading What can cities do to become more environmentally friendly? 参考答案： I. 1. 缓解，减轻 2. 舒适，安逸 3. 阴凉处 4. 给……遮挡 5. 庇护所，栖息地 6. 躲避 II. 1. The thick leaves can keep the soil from drying out under the hot sun. 2. Planting native flowers is beneficial to local butterflies and bees. 3. Though small, the wetland plays an important role in protecting rare birds. 4. The fallen branch is nothing more than a natural shelter for tiny insects. III. 1. that / which 2. with 3. to support 4. and 5. successfully 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $