Unit3 拓展阅读专项训练(二)
一、刷阅读理解
体裁:说明文 题材:科普知识 词数:349 难度:中 建议用时:7分钟
[河北部分重点中学2020高二期末]Light pollution is blocking a starry view of the night sky for more than half of people across England,research has found.
Fifty-seven percent of stargazers(观星者)struggled to see more than 10 stars,while just 2%of participants said they experienced a truly dark sky making them able to count more than 30,according to the research by the Campaign to Protect Rural England(CPRE).People in the countryside were encouraged to count how many stars they could see with eyes within the constellation(星座)of Orion,which is visible only in the winter months.
Campaigners said the results of the star count,supported by the British Astronomical Association,showed the problem of light pollution and how it affected one of the countryside's most magical sights-a dark,starry night sky. They said the results of the research to map England's night skies suggested more could be done by the government,local councils and the general public to reduce the negative effects of artificial light from streets and buildings.
Emma Marrington,a campaigner at the CPRE,said,"We're hugely grateful to the people who took time to get out and take part in our star count. But it's deeply disappointing that the vast majority were unable to experience the natural wonder of a truly dark sky blanketed with stars. Without any action,our night sky will continue to be lost under a covering of artificial light,ruining the health of the natural world."
She added,“The star count results show just how far-reaching the light from street lights and buildings can be. Light doesn't respect boundaries,and careless use can see it spread for miles from cities.”
She suggested better-designed lighting,street light dimming(暗淡)systems and part-night lighting where some street lights are turned off during the small hours should provide an opportunity to limit the damage caused by light pollution,reduce carbon emissions and save money.
1.What effect does the light pollution bring about to England?
A. It leads the stars to disappear.
B. It makes the countryside dim.
C. It makes the environment terrible.
D. It prevents people seeing stars.
2. What causes the light pollution according to the text
A. More and more buildings.
B. Less and less outdoor activities.
C. The overuse of artificial light.
D. The spread of light in the countryside.
3. How does Emma feel about the stargazers' efforts
A. Disappointed.
B. Surprised.
C. Regretful.
D. Appreciative.
4. What is Emma's suggestion for dealing with the light pollution
A. Using street lights wisely.
B. Turning off lights at night.
C. Spreading light further.
D. Changing the streets' design.
二、刷完形填空
体裁:记叙文 题材:环境保护 词数:232 难度:中 建议用时:13分钟
[山东泰安2020高二期末]In 1994,the Brazilian photographer Salgado went back to his homeland in Minas Gerais,Brazil. He was 1 to see the land run by his family. The thick forest there was once a paradise(乐园)for him and his friends,bringing them 2 memories.
To his horror,he saw a totally different 3 . Only 0.5%of the land was covered with trees. “The land was as sick as a serious patient-everything was 5 due to deforestation(砍伐森林),”Salgado said 5 during a meeting on climate change in Paris.
Salgado 6 that he should do something for it. Then he 7 a bold idea of replanting trees on the land, which beyond his expectations, and received 8 from his wife and relatives. Soon the whole family 9 and the results are remarkable. 10 , the land is changing: It is carpeted with green trees again and some of the insects, birds and other animals living in the land before 11 . The land has been brought back to life. The 12 family's hard work also impressed people around them. They 13 cutting down trees and began to protect the environment.
"The work over the years is quite difficult but well worth the 14 and I think every bit of work 15 ,"said Salgado. Therefore, everyone should play a part in protecting the environment.
1. A. sorry B. ready C. eager D. willing
2. A. wonderful B. embarrassing C. painful D. complex
3. A. direction B. atmosphere C. plan D. sight
4. A. disturbed B. destroyed C. prohibited D. abandoned
5. A. calmly B. nervously C. sadly D. lightly
6. A. admitted B. realised C. agreed D. proved
7. A. thought up B. laughed at C. turned down D. tried out
8. A. doubts B. permission C. suggestions D. support
9. A. backed off B. broke up C. took action D. got through
10. A. Suddenly B. Eventually C. Gradually D. Generally
11. A. escaped B. returned C. approached D. died
12. A. generous B. brave C. devoted D. considerate
13. A. forgot B. stopped C. delayed D. missed
14. A. comment B. promise C. offer D. effort
15. A. increases B. matches C. improves D. matters
答案解析
刷阅读理解
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文,介绍了在英格兰,过度使用人造光已成为光污染的主要原因,这导致人们在夜晚很难看清星星。
1.D细节理解题。根据第一段中的Light pollution is blocking a starry view of the night sky for more than half of people across England可知,光污染让人们很难看到星星。
2.C细节理解题。根据第三段中的to reduce the negative effects of artificial light from streets and buildings以及第四段最后一句可知,越来越多的建筑发出的人造光是造成光污染的主要原因。
3.D推理判断题。根据第四段中的We're hugely grateful to the people who took time to get out and take part in our star count.可知,埃玛对观星者持感激的态度。
4.A细节理解题。根据文章最后一段可知,埃玛建议使用设计更好的照明设备和街灯暗淡系统,并且在夜晚的特定时段关闭部分街灯,这样能降低光污染,即明智地使用街灯。
刷完形填空
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲了萨尔加多发现了自己儿时的乐园——茂密的森林由于砍伐,病入膏育。萨尔加多一家人通过自己的努力,使它再次绿树环绕,之前生活在这片土地上的一些昆虫、鸟类和其他动物也回来了。
1.C根据后句The thick forest there was once a paradise for him and his friends,bringing themmemories.可知,他渴望看到他的家族经营的土地。故选C项。
2.A根据上文The thick forest there was once a paradise for him and his friends可知,茂密的森林曾经是他们的乐园,给他们带来了“美好的”回忆,故选A项。
3.D根据Only 0.5%of the land was covered with trees.可知,他看到了一个与以往完全不同的景象。故选D项。
4.B根据due to deforestation可知,由于森林砍伐,一切都被破坏了。故选B项。
5.C根据上文The land was as sick as a serious patient—everything was due to deforestation可知,萨尔加多在巴黎举行的气候变化会议上悲伤地说。故选C项。
6.B根据Then he a bold idea of replanting trees on the land,which beyond his expectations可知,这里意思是萨尔加多意识到他应该为此做些什么。故选B项。
7.A根据a bold idea of replanting trees on the land可知,这里意思是他想出了一个大胆的主意。故选A项。
8.D根据 Soon the whole family and the results are remarkable.可知,他得到了妻子和亲戚的支持。故选D项。
9.C根据and the results are remarkable可推知,整个家庭都采取了行动并且效果很好。故选C项。
10.C根据生活常识可知,土地的改善是一个逐渐变化的过程。故选C项。
11.B根据The land has been brought back to life.可知,之前生活在这片土地上的一些昆虫、鸟类和其他动物也回来了,这片土地又恢复了生机。故选B项。
12.C萨尔加多一家人通过自己的努力,使森林恢复了生机,这是有献身精神的一家人。故选C项。
13.B根据The family's hard work also impressed people around them.可知,这家人对周围的人们产生了积极的影响,所以他们应该是停止砍伐树木,开始保护环境。故选B项。
14.D根据 The family's hard work also impressed people around them.可推知,萨尔加多一家为这项工作付出了辛苦的努力。故选D项。
15.D根据Therefore,everyone should play a part in protecting the environment.可知,这里意思是萨尔加多认为每一点工作都很重要。故选D项。
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