高中英语阅读理解练习答案及句子精讲（七~八）
答案：（七）1C 2B 3C 4A 5C
（八）1A 2A 3D 4C 5B
句子精讲：（七）
1. African nations along the coast of the Indian Ocean hope they can borrow money for rebuilding and conservation efforts.
印度洋沿岸的非洲国家希望能够借到资金用于蓝色海洋的重建和保护工作。
conserve [k n s v , k ns v] v. 节约;保护; 保存
conservation [ k ns ve n] n. (官方对历史或艺术建筑的)保护;
【例句】
1). He dedicated himself to conserving our natural resources.
他把毕生精力用于保护我们的自然资源。
2). Conserveyour energy, you'll need it!
保存你的精力，你会用得着的！
3). Heisn't interested in conservation.
他对保护环境这个问题不关心。
2. They are planning to offer what they are calling "blue bonds" to companies and investors.
他们正计划向企业和投资者发行所谓的“蓝色债券”。
bond [b nd] n.联系，结合
n. 债券
(人教版高中英语必修4, Unit 1)
【例句】
1). A bond of friendship had been forged between them.
他们之间形成了一种友谊的纽带。
2). They are eager to buy their government bonds.
他们热心购买政府债券。
invest [ n vest] v. 投资;
investor 投资者;投资机构
investment 投资;投资额;
【例句】
1). Now is a good time to invest in the property market.
现在是对房地产市场投资的好时机。
2). Newsof the losses caused panic among investors.
亏损的消息令投资者人心惶惶。
3). Anyinvestment involves an element of risk.
任何投资都有一定的风险。
3. The United Nations says the money is needed because many wealthy nations have not followed through on promises to pay for projects to fight the effects of climate change.
联合国说，之所以需要这笔资金，是因为许多富裕国家没有兑现承诺，为应对气候变化影响的项目提供资金。
wealth [welθ] n.财产;财富;富有;富裕;
wealthy ['welθi]a.富有的
(人教版高中英语必修3, Unit 5)
【例句】
1). His personal wealth is estimated at around $100 million.
他个人的财产估计为1亿元左右。
2). The couple are said to be fabulously wealthy.
据说这对夫妇家财万贯。
4. He said the plan will recognize the value of the environment in "futurewealth creation and empowermentof local communities."
他说，该计划将让人们认识到环境在“未来创造财富和赋予当地社区权力”方面的价值。
-- power ['pau ] n.力，动力 , 权力
(人教版高中英语必修1, Unit 1)
-- powerful['pau ful]a.强大的；强有力的
(人教版高中英语必修2, Unit 4)
-- come to power[k m tu 'pau ]当权，执政
(人教版高中英语必修1, Unit 5)
empower [ m pa (r)] v. 授权;给(某人)…的权力;
empowerment [ m pa m nt] n. 授权
【例句】
1). They are hoping to return to power.
他们希望重掌政权。
2). Themedia has a powerful influence on public opinion.
传媒对于舆论有很大的影响。
3). Theyhad come to power ten years earlier.
他们早十年就已掌权。
4). Iwant to empower the businessman.
我想给那个商人授权。
5). Theweb has been a source of empowerment and freedom.
互联网是一个赋予人们力量和自由的地方。
句子精讲：（八）
1. The robots are designed to absorb microplastics while moving through the water.
这些机器鱼的设计目的是当其在水中移动时能吸收微塑料。
-- absorb [ b's :b] vt. 吸收
（人教版高中英语 必修5，Unit 1）
【例句】
1). Blackwalls absorb a lot of heat during the day.
黑色墙壁在白天吸收大量的热。
2). Thisvitamin is absorbed through the walls of the small intestine.
这种维生素通过小肠壁被吸收。
2. She told Reuters news agency that the small, lightweight robot is currently being used to collect microplastics for research purposes.
她告诉路透社，出于研究目的，这种小型轻量化机器鱼目前被用于收集微塑料。
-- agency [ e d nsi] 机构;服务机构;(尤指)代理机构;经销机构;(政府的)专门机构
【例句】
1). You can book at your local travel agency .
你可以在当地的旅行社订票。
2). Theagency is voluntary and not run for profit.
这个机构是义务性的，不是为了赢利。
3. And if a robot fish is accidentally eaten by a real fish, it could safely digest the material, the team added.
研究小组补充说，如果机器鱼一不小心被真鱼吃掉了，真鱼也可以安全地消化这些材料。
digestion [dai'd est n] n. 消化；领悟
digest [da d est , da d est] v. 消化;领会;领悟;理解
（人教版高中英语 必修3，Unit 2）
【例句】
1). Youshould allow a little time after a meal for the food to digest.
饭后你应该留点时间让食物消化。
2). Hepaused, waiting for her to digest the information.
他停了一会儿，等她慢慢领会这一信息。高中英语阅读理解练习（七~八）
（七）
African nations along the coast of the Indian Ocean hope they can borrow money for rebuilding and conservation efforts. They are planning to offer what they are calling "blue bonds" to companies and investors. A bond is a lending agreement in which the borrower agrees to pay back the money with interest.
The United Nations says the money is needed because many wealthy nations have not followed through on promises to pay for projects to fight the effects of climate change. Some of Africa's eastern nations hope that private investment will pay for projects that could help boost(促进) the economies of coastal communities, protect the environment, and prepare for bad weather and other effects of climate change. The project is being called the Great Blue Wall. It is similar to another idea, Africa's Great Green Wall plan. The Green Wall project is supposed to help create a barrier of trees and agricultural areas that will protect soil and keep the Sahara Desert from expanding. The Green Wall plan stretches from East to West Africa along the southern edge of the Sahara Desert.
Discussions about the Great Blue Wall came as the U.N. held a forum(论坛) on sustainable(可持续的) development from July 5 to 15 in New York City. The bond plan means that people who invest in financial markets can help pay for the projects. If the bonds are successful, the investors will make a profit(利润).
Jorge Familiar is Vice President of the World Bank. He called blue bonds "a powerful example of the critical role that the capital(资本) markets can play in supporting sustainable objectives."
The Great Blue Wall plan started last year during the U.N.'s climate change conference(会议) in Glasgow, Scotland. The goal is to create protected areas along the coast of 10 western Indian Ocean nations. Supporters of the plan hope it will restore(恢复) and conserve millions of hectares of ocean, capture 100 million tons of carbon dioxide and help 70 million people get regular work. The project goes from Somalia in the north to South Africa. It also includes island states like Madagascar and the Seychelles.
Jean-Paul Adam is the head of the climate division(部门) at the U.N.'s Economic Commission for Africa. He said the plan will recognize the value of the environment in "future wealth creation and empowerment of local communities." Adam said right now less than one percent of blue and green bonds are issued(发行) for projects in African nations. He said African nations need to be able to offer more bonds in financial markets, calling it a "next step."
The African Development Bank (ADM) said much more money is needed for countries to reach international climate goals. The bank said an investment of between $1.3 and $1.6 trillion is needed by 2030. The ADM said currently blue bonds only make up a small percentage of ocean conservation money.
The bonds will not be a full solution for the lack of financing, Adam said, "but they can allow us to raise large amounts."
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根据文章内容, 选择最佳答案:
1. Wth the “blue bonds”, the African nations will be able to _______.
A. change the climate in Africa
B. protect soil and keep the Sahara Desert from expanding in Africa
C. create protected areas along the coast of Indian Ocean
D. make more profit for African economy.
2. Some rich countries had promised to __________.
A. pay back the money from “blue bond” with interest
B. pay for projects to fight the effects of climate change.
C. issue the “blue bond” for African nations.
D. conserveIndian Ocean and help African people get regular work.
3. Which is the next step for the African nations
A. Starting another similar project called Great Green Wall.
B. Paying for projects that could help boost the economies of coastal communities.
C. Trying to offer more bonds in financial markets.
D. Holding a forum about the Blue Great Wall.
4. What does the underlined word stretch mean
A. to spread over an area of land
B. to make sth longer, wider or looser,
C. to pull sth so that it is smooth and tight
D. to continue over a period of time
5. Jorge Familiar thinks that the Blue Great Wall ______.
A. will provide African nations most of the financing.
B. will be a perfect way to protect the Indian Ocean.
C. will be a good example for the African nations to raise money.
D. will help to get trillions of investment for the conservation.
（八）
Chinese scientists say they have developed a robotic fish that can remove microplastic particles(颗粒) from water environments. Researchers working on the project say the robots could help to clean up plastic pollution in oceans around the world. The robotic swimmers are about 1.3 centimeters long. They are made of a soft chemical compound（化合物）. The robots are designed to absorb microplastics while moving through the water.
The project was launched（发起） by a team at Sichuan University in southwestern China. The researchers said the robots have already performed well in shallow water and they plan to carry out more tests in deeper waters. The scientists reported their findings in a new study in Nano Letters. The publication（出版物） comes from the American Chemical Society, a nonprofit organization supported by the U.S. Congress.
The robotic fish were built to target microplastic particles, which are smaller than five millimeters. Studies have confirmed that microplastic pollution has been discovered in many natural environments. The material comes from the breakdown of manufactured plastic products and industrial waste. The team said the robots can be controlled by light. Turning "a near-infrared light laser" on and off causes the fish's tail to move back and forth, the American Chemical Society said. The robotic fish can swim up to 2.76 body lengths per second. The researchers said this is faster than most similar soft robots.
Wang Yuyan was a member of Sichuan University's research team. She told Reuters news agency that the small, lightweight robot is currently being used to collect microplastics for research purposes. But Wang added that the team plans to expand that use so the robot fish can remove larger amounts of microplastic waste from deep ocean areas. The fish can take in different kinds of microplastics and even repair itself when damaged, the researchers said. And if a robot fish is ________ eaten by a real fish, it could safely digest the material, the team added.
Wang said similar robots could be developed to be placed inside the human body to remove unwanted materials or disease.
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根据文章内容，选择最佳答案：
1. Which is untrue about the robotic fish
A. It is made of wasted plastic.
B. It can help to solve the plastic pollution.
C. It is short and soft.
D. It is small and light.
2. How does the robotic fish work
A. It repairs itself when damaged.
B. It is controlled by solar battery.
C. It lets out the microplastic particles after eating.
D. It digests itself if it is eaten by a fish.
3. Most similar soft robots are ______ than the robotic fish.
A. bigger B. smaller C. longer D. slower
4. According to the researchers, which is the next step of developing the robotic fish
A. They are going to test the fish in the sea.
B. They are going to test the fish in the river.
C. They are going to test the fish in deeper water.
D. They are going to test the fish in human body.
5. Which word is the best for the blank in the underlined sentence
A. suddenly B. accidentally C. finally D. unfortunately
