Section 6 “‘White Bikes' on the Road”的课文习读环节
课时目标
1.细读课文，获取“白色自行车”及后续发展的事实性信息。
2.能够绘制思维导图介绍“白色自行车”的“前世今生”。
3.总结“白色自行车”在发展过程中遇到的问题，分析影响共享单车发展的因素。
泛读课文，完成以下学习任务
(一)理清文脉结构
(二)把握主旨大意
1．What's the main idea of the text？( )
A．The future of “white bicycles”．
B．The features of “white bicycles”．
C．The situation of “white bicycles” in China.
D．The development process and its influence of “white bicycles”．
2．Match the main idea with the proper paragraph.
Para. 1 A．Amsterdam — The City of Bicycles
Para. 2 B．In 1999, the “white bikes” returned to Amsterdam.
Para. 3 C．The influence of “white bikes”
Para. 4 D．In the 1960s, the idea of “white bikes” came into being.
Para. 5 E．“White bikes” in China
Para. 6 F．“White bikes” in the world
精读课文，完成以下学习任务
(一)阅读理解
1．Why are bicycles used in Amsterdam？( )
①To save energy.
②To sell more bicycles.
③To provide free public transport.
④To reduce pollution.
A．①③④ B．①②③
C．②③④ D．①②④
2．In the 1960s, the free use of bicycles failed because of ________.( )
A．their bright colours
B．poor management
C．people's disagreement
D．the inconvenience of parking
3．What is the last paragraph about？( )
A．The current situation and future of shared bikes in China.
B．The problems of shared bikes.
C．The benefits of shared bikes.
D．The master of shared bikes.
4．What is the writer's attitude towards the “white bikes”？( )
A．Supportive. B．Opposed.
C．Not stated. D．Pessimistic.
[Tip]
根据主题词汇推断观点态度
有时作者会在文章中用特殊的词汇表达自己的思想感情，所以阅读时要从文章中的用词、语气或对某个细节的陈述来推断作者的态度、观点。如本文中反复出现“共享单车好处”的相关话题词汇，如：“save energy, reduce pollution, provide free public transport, enjoy clean air, enjoy easy transport, enjoy the benefits of exercise”，向我们展示了使用共享单车、绿色出行的必要性，反映了作者对此持支持的态度。
(二)阅读表达
1．Why can people enjoy cycling in Amsterdam
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
2．Why do both the locals and tourists like to use shared bikes
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
3．What does the title “‘White Bikes’ on the Road” mean？(The answers may vary.)
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
4．What does the writer mean by saying “Where will bike sharing go in China You decide.”？(The answers may vary.)
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
|阅|读|技|能|提|升|
抓住标志词 理清发展过程
本文属于事物发展性说明文，具体由两部分构成：第一部分采用“原因—结果”的逻辑顺序，讲述了阿姆斯特丹适于骑行的三个原因；第二部分按照时间先后顺序介绍了“白色自行车”的发展过程及影响。文章运用了大量的标志词来呈现事物发展的逻辑关系，如表示时间顺序的有“in the 1960s, in 1999, now, nowadays”等；表示因果关系的有“because, because of, therefore, thus, thanks to”等。此类文体是高考考查重点，阅读时要抓住标志词，理清事物发展过程。
(一)赏用词之妙
1．People in Amsterdam have been enjoying the benefits of cycling for years.
赏析：句中使用动词enjoy形象地描绘出了“白色自行车”带给人们的好处，以及人们在使用“白色自行车”过程中的感受。
2．In the 1960s, a group of cycling fans came up with an idea.
赏析：句中使用fans形象地描写了20世纪60年代人们对自行车的热爱。fan除了作名词，表示“风扇；爱好者，崇拜者”外，还可作动词，表示“扇风；煽动，激起”等。
3．Fortunately, people are trying different ways of solving those problems.
赏析：句中的副词fortunately写出了“白色自行车”在中国的发展前景可喜。副词作状语可修饰动词、形容词、副词或整个句子。
[提能训练]
(单句语法填空/猜测词义和词性/完成句子)
①____________ (fortunate), our government has realized these problems and some measures have been taken.
②He fanned himself with a newspaper to cool down.____________
③I was delighted to be able to ________________________ to my heart's content.
我很高兴能够尽情地享受我最喜欢的菜。
(二)赏句式之高
1．They believed that it would be better for everybody if cars weren't allowed in the city centre and only bicycles were.
赏析：本句中that引导宾语从句，其中又包含if引导的条件状语从句。only bicycles were为省略形式，其完整形式为only bicycles were allowed。复合句及省略结构使整个句子高级又简洁，概述了这些骑行爱好者对市中心交通的看法。
2．People would leave the bike in the place where they finished their journey, so that someone else could then take it and use it from there.
赏析：本句中where引导定语从句，修饰先行词the place；so that引导目的状语从句，意为“以便于”。使用多种复合句，表达了“白色自行车”的便利之处。
3．Thanks to the ideas and efforts of many people, like the cycling fans of the 1960s and those who enabled the return of “white bikes”， you can now enjoy clean air and easy transport in central Amsterdam.
赏析：Thanks to the ideas and efforts of many people为介词短语在句中作状语，解释了目前城市交通便利的缘由；like介词短语作插入语，其中包含who引导的定语从句，补充说明了那些人的具体指代。
[提能训练] (用高级句式完成句子)
①Please clear your toys off ____________________________.
请把你们的玩具收起来，以便我们能开始学习。
②The grass had been pushed down in places ________________________.
人们躺过的那些地方，草都被压倒了。
(三)赏文笔之美
The group painted hundreds of bicycles white and placed them in many areas around Amsterdam for people to use.
赏析：整齐排放的“白色自行车”放置在路边，是多么的壮观和便捷啊！它们不仅是城市里一道靓丽的风景线，更是城市优美环境的守护神。简单的场景描述，引人联想。
(四)赏修辞之功
Nowadays, the idea of “white bikes” has pedalled its way around the world and there has been a global increase in bike sharing.
赏析：作者使用pedal一词，利用借代的手法写出了“白色自行车”在全世界的流行，起到引人联想、形象突出的效果。
[提能训练]
(翻译下面句子并体会借代修辞的使用)
They are said to be the best pens of the day.
________________________________________________________________________
课文缩写
七选五根据课文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
People in Amsterdam have been enjoying the benefits of cycling for years.__1__ Today some people call Amsterdam “the City of Bicycles” because of these conveniences for bicycles there.
__2__ They were hopeful that this would help to save energy, reduce pollution and provide free public transport.The group painted hundreds of bicycles white and placed them in public places around Amsterdam for people to use.Anyone was allowed to take them and use them for short journeys, whether he/she was a local or a foreigner.When someone finished a journey, they would leave the bike there for someone else to use.The problem was that it didn't work.__3__
However, more than thirty years later, the “white bike” is back in town this time with a computer chip to record its every move！__4__The new “white bike” is not white more but is an unusual design with bright colors.The bikes are parked at special parking places and people who want to use them had to take them to another place that has enough room.
Now both local people and tourists have been using the “white bikes” as they travel in the city of Amsterdam.__5__ Gradually, due to the good ideas and efforts of lots of people, many people around the world have been enjoying clean air and easy transport.
A．Thieves took all the bicycles within weeks!
B．As a result, there is less traffic in central Amsterdam.
C．To take a bicycle, you have to put a special chip card inside.
D．The city is flat and there are plenty of places for bicycle parking.
E．With more people using the bicycles, the city air has become fresher.
F．People in Amsterdam are especially crazy about protecting the environment.
G．In the 1960s, a group of cycling fans came up with the good idea of “white bikes”．
Section 6 “‘White Bikes' on the Road” 的课文习读环节
课文阅读理解
泛读课文，完成以下学习任务
(一)①cycling fans ②white ③stolen ④record ⑤special
⑥bike sharing ⑦programmes
(二)1.D 2.Paras. 1～6 ADBCFE
精读课文，完成以下学习任务
(一)1～4 ABAA
(二)1.The city is flat, and there are plenty of places for bicycle parking and most streets in the city centre have a bicycle path.
2．Bike sharing can benefit them and the environment a lot.
3．“‘White Bikes’ on the Road” refers to “white bikes” being used to ride around the streets of a city. Apart from the literal meaning, the title can also mean that the effort to implement (实施) “white bikes” project takes time and it's still on the way. There're still aspects that need to be improved.
4．Young people, such as the students, will determine how successful bike sharing is in the future by deciding whether or not they want to use it. Whether shared bikes will bring benefits to us depends on how we use them.
课文写法借鉴
(一)①Fortunately ②v.扇风 ③enjoy my favourite dishes
(二)①so that we can begin to study
②where people had been lying
(四)据说他们是当代最优秀的作家。
随堂融通训练
1～5 DGACB
5 / 5(共59张PPT)
Section 6
“‘White Bikes’ on the Road”的课文习读环节
课时目标
1．细读课文，获取“白色自行车”及后续发展的事实性信息。
2．能够绘制思维导图介绍“白色自行车”的“前世今生”。
3．总结“白色自行车”在发展过程中遇到的问题，分析影响共享单车发展的因素。
目 录
课文阅读理解
课文写法借鉴
随堂融通训练
课时检测
泛读课文，完成以下学习任务
(一)理清文脉结构
课文阅读理解
(二)把握主旨大意
1．What's the main idea of the text
A．The future of “white bicycles”．
B．The features of “white bicycles”．
C．The situation of “white bicycles” in China.
D．The development process and its influence of “white bicycles”．
√
2．Match the main idea with the proper paragraph.
Para. 1 A．Amsterdam — The City of Bicycles
Para. 2 B．In 1999, the “white bikes” returned to Amsterdam.
Para. 3 C．The influence of “white bikes”
Para. 4 D．In the 1960s, the idea of “white bikes” came into being.
Para. 5 E．“White bikes” in China
Para. 6 F．“White bikes” in the world
答案：Paras. 1～6 ADBCFE
精读课文，完成以下学习任务
(一)阅读理解
1．Why are bicycles used in Amsterdam
①To save energy. ②To sell more bicycles.
③To provide free public transport. ④To reduce pollution.
A．①③④ B．①②③
C．②③④ D．①②④
√
2．In the 1960s, the free use of bicycles failed because of .
A．their bright colours
B．poor management
C．people's disagreement
D．the inconvenience of parking
√
3．What is the last paragraph about
A．The current situation and future of shared bikes in China.
B．The problems of shared bikes.
C．The benefits of shared bikes.
D．The master of shared bikes.
√
4．What is the writer's attitude towards the “white bikes”？
A．Supportive. B．Opposed.
C．Not stated. D．Pessimistic.
√
[Tip]
根据主题词汇推断观点态度
有时作者会在文章中用特殊的词汇表达自己的思想感情，所以阅读时要从文章中的用词、语气或对某个细节的陈述来推断作者的态度、观点。如本文中反复出现“共享单车好处”的相关话题词汇，如：“save energy, reduce pollution, provide free public transport, enjoy clean air, enjoy easy transport, enjoy the benefits of exercise”，向我们展示了使用共享单车、绿色出行的必要性，反映了作者对此持支持的态度。
(二)阅读表达
1．Why can people enjoy cycling in Amsterdam
The city is flat, and there are plenty of places for bicycle parking and most streets in the city centre have a bicycle path.
2．Why do both the locals and tourists like to use shared bikes
Bike-sharing can benefit them and the environment a lot.
3．What does the title “‘White Bikes’ on the Road” mean？(The answers may vary.)
“‘White Bikes’ on the Road” refers to “white bikes” being used to ride around the streets of a city. Apart from the literal meaning, the title can also mean that the effort to implement (实施) “white bikes” project takes time and it's still on the way. There're still aspects that need to be improved.
4．What does the writer mean by saying “Where will bike-sharing go in China You decide.”？(The answers may vary.)
Young people, such as the students, will determine how successful bike-sharing is in the future by deciding whether or not they want to use it. Whether shared bikes will bring benefits to us depends on how we use them.
|阅|读|技|能|提|升|
抓住标志词 理清发展过程
本文属于事物发展性说明文，具体由两部分构成：第一部分采用“原因—结果”的逻辑顺序，讲述了阿姆斯特丹适于骑行的三个原因；第二部分按照时间先后顺序介绍了“白色自行车”的发展过程及影响。文章运用了大量的标志词来呈现事物发展的逻辑关系，如表示时间顺序的有“in the 1960s, in 1999, now, nowadays”等；表示因果关系的有“because, because of, therefore, thus, thanks to”等。此类文体是高考考查重点，阅读时要抓住标志词，理清事物发展过程。
(一)赏用词之妙
1．People in Amsterdam have been enjoying the benefits of cycling for years.
赏析：句中使用动词enjoy形象地描绘出了“白色自行车”带给人们的好处，以及人们在使用“白色自行车”过程中的感受。
课文写法借鉴
2．In the 1960s, a group of cycling fans came up with an idea.
赏析：句中使用fans形象地描写了20世纪60年代人们对自行车的热爱。fan除了作名词，表示“风扇；爱好者，崇拜者”外，还可作动词，表示“扇风；煽动，激起”等。
3．Fortunately, people are trying different ways of solving those problems.
赏析：句中的副词fortunately写出了“白色自行车”在中国的发展前景可喜。副词作状语可修饰动词、形容词、副词或整个句子。
[提能训练]
(单句语法填空/猜测词义和词性/完成句子)
①___________ (fortunate), our government has realized these problems and some measures have been taken.
②He fanned himself with a newspaper to cool down.________
③I was delighted to be able to _______________________ to my heart's content.
我很高兴能够尽情地享受我最喜欢的菜。
Fortunately
v.扇风
enjoy my favourite dishes
(二)赏句式之高
1．They believed that it would be better for everybody if cars weren't allowed in the city centre and only bicycles were.
赏析：本句中that引导宾语从句，其中又包含if引导的条件状语从句。only bicycles were为省略形式，其完整形式为only bicycles were allowed。复合句及省略结构使整个句子高级又简洁，概述了这些骑行爱好者对市中心交通的看法。
2．People would leave the bike in the place where they finished their journey, so that someone else could then take it and use it from there.
赏析：本句中where引导定语从句，修饰先行词the place；so that引导目的状语从句，意为“以便于”。使用多种复合句，表达了“白色自行车”的便利之处。
3．Thanks to the ideas and efforts of many people, like the cycling fans of the 1960s and those who enabled the return of “white bikes”， you can now enjoy clean air and easy transport in central Amsterdam.
赏析：Thanks to the ideas and efforts of many people为介词短语在句中作状语，解释了目前城市交通便利的缘由；like介词短语作插入语，其中包含who引导的定语从句，补充说明了那些人的具体指代。
[提能训练]
①Please clear your toys off ___________________________.
请把你们的玩具收起来，以便我们能开始学习。
②The grass had been pushed down in places ________________
__________.
人们躺过的那些地方，草都被压倒了。
so that we can begin to study
where people had
been lying
(三)赏文笔之美
The group painted hundreds of bicycles white and placed them in many areas around Amsterdam for people to use.
赏析：整齐排放的“白色自行车”放置在路边，是多么的壮观和便捷啊！它们不仅是城市里一道靓丽的风景线，更是城市优美环境的守护神。简单的场景描述，引人联想。
(四)赏修辞之功
Nowadays, the idea of “white bikes” has pedalled its way around the world and there has been a global increase in bike-sharing.
赏析：作者使用pedal一词，利用借代的手法写出了“白色自行车”在全世界的流行，起到引人联想、形象突出的效果。
[提能训练]
(翻译下面句子并体会借代修辞的使用)
They are said to be the best pens of the day.
据说他们是当代最优秀的作家。
课文缩写七选五
根据课文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
People in Amsterdam have been enjoying the benefits of cycling for years. 1 Today some people call Amsterdam “the City of Bicycles” because of these conveniences for bicycles there.
随堂融通训练
2 They were hopeful that this would help to save energy, reduce pollution and provide free public transport.The group painted hundreds of bicycles white and placed them in public places around Amsterdam for people to use.Anyone was allowed to take them and use them for short journeys, whether he/she was a local or a foreigner.When someone finished a journey, they would leave the bike there for someone else to use.The problem was that it didn't work. 3
However, more than thirty years later, the “white bike” is back in town this time with a computer chip to record its every move！ 4 The new “white bike” is not white more but is an unusual design with bright colors.The bikes are parked at special parking places and people who want to use them had to take them to another place that has enough room.
Now both local people and tourists have been using the “white bikes” as they travel in the city of Amsterdam. 5 Gradually, due to the good ideas and efforts of lots of people, many people around the world have been enjoying clean air and easy transport.
A．Thieves took all the bicycles within weeks!
B．As a result, there is less traffic in central Amsterdam.
C．To take a bicycle, you have to put a special chip card inside.
D．The city is flat and there are plenty of places for bicycle parking.
E．With more people using the bicycles, the city air has become fresher.
F．People in Amsterdam are especially crazy about protecting the environment.
G．In the 1960s, a group of cycling fans came up with the good idea of “white bikes”．
答案：1～5 DGACB
课时检测
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Improper disposal of electronic devices can lead to negative impacts on the environment.So if you are in possession of an “old electronics” box or merely an old cellphone, consider recycling as an option.Here are some organizations worth checking out.
EcoATM
EcoATM is an automated kiosk that collects your unwanted cellphones and tablets and gives you cash for them.You'll find them by the checkout lines at various grocery store chains.It accepts devices from any era or in any condition, and offers anywhere between a few bucks to a few hundred dollars in return.
Best Buy
Best Buy offers a simple, straightforward recycling program.You can take your old phone to any of its retail stores and it'll take care of the entire recycling process for you.Best Buy will even give you a gift card for the value of the device you give them.
Call2Recycle
Call2Recycle is one of the largest recycling programs in the United States.The company collects used smartphones and batteries and has them either recycled or refurbished (翻新) for future use.It partners with various retailers to provide recycling services in stores and other smaller businesses.
Eco Cell
Eco Cell takes a unique approach to recycling phones.The program collects used smartphones and other gadgets for recycling through local zoos and other wildlife organizations.It then gives what it makes from recycling or refurbishing the devices back to those organizations in order to continue their work.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些回收电子设备的组织。
1．What do EcoATM and Best Buy have in common
A．They are based in grocery stores.
B．They offer a reward for recycling.
C．They collect various kinds of devices.
D．They refurbish recycled items.
解析：细节理解题。根据EcoATM部分中的“EcoATM is an automated kiosk that collects your unwanted cellphones and tablets and gives you cash for them.”以及Best Buy部分中的“Best Buy will even give you a gift card for the value of the device you give them.”可知，二者回收旧物时都会给予报酬。
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2．Which recycling program has its own retail stores
A．Call2Recycle. B．Eco Cell.
C．Best Buy. D．EcoATM.
解析：细节理解题。根据Best Buy部分中的“You can take your old phone to any of its retail stores and it'll take care of the entire recycling process for you.”可知，Best Buy项目有自己的零售店。
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3．What distinguishes Eco Cell from the other recycling organizations
A．The variety of items it recycles.
B．Its marketing strategies.
C．Its pricing policies and structures.
D．Its dedication to preserving wildlife.
解析：细节理解题。根据“Eco Cell”部分中的“The program collects ... in order to continue their work.”可知，Eco Cell项目主要通过动物园及野生动物组织开展回收，然后将从中获得的收益回报给这些动物组织以支持其工作，这一点与其他项目不同。
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B
This summer, a $2.10 billion energy storage project called Nant de Drance opened in Valais, Switzerland.The project, which some people call a “water battery (电池)”， can store more energy than 400,000 car batteries.
The system works by gravity.There are two large water reservoirs high in the Swiss mountains.One is much higher than the other.The two are connected by a system of underground passages.When there is too much electricity, Nant de Drance can use that energy to send water from the lower reservoir to the upper one.To produce power, water goes down from the upper reservoir.Gravity pulls the water down into the passages, where it rushes through six large turbines.They produce electricity.
Though the system is quite a simple one, building it took 14 years and a lot of effort.The upper reservoir had to be doubled in size.Workers had to create 10.5 miles of large underground passages connecting the two reservoirs.That meant carving out huge amounts of rock from inside the mountains.The turbines are located over a third of a mile underground.
As the world turns more and more to renewable energy sources, being able to store energy is very important.Unlike oil, gas, or coal, many renewable energy sources only work some of the time and can not be burned to create energy any time.Solar panels only work when the sun is shining, for example.Wind turbines only create energy when the wind is blowing.Renewable energy must be stored if it's going to be ready to use at any time.
Using water to store and create energy isn't a new idea.But in the past, many water storage projects seriously changed or damaged rivers.Because Nant de Drance is almost completely underground, it has caused little damage to the local environment.
语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了Nant de Drance——价值21亿美元的“水电池”的工作原理及其优势。
4．What is the second paragraph mainly about
A．How Nant de Drance works.
B．What Nant de Drance is like.
C．What effects the reservoirs have.
D．How gravity influences power production.
解析：段落大意题。根据第二段内容可知，本段主要介绍Nant de Drance是如何工作的。
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5．Which word can best describe the building of Nant de Drance system
A．Easy. B．Demanding.
C．Time-saving. D．Effortless.
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中“Though the system is quite a simple one, building it took 14 years and a lot of effort.”可知，建造Nant de Drance这项工程是要求高、费时费力的。
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6．How does the author explain the necessity of storing renewable energy
A．By giving a description.
B．By telling stories.
C．By presenting research findings.
D．By using examples.
解析：写作手法题。根据第四段中“Solar panels only work when the sun is shining, for example.Wind turbines only create energy when the wind is blowing.”可推断出，作者主要是通过举例子的方式来解释储存可再生能源的必要性。
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7．What is one of the advantages of Nant de Drance
A．It can survive longer.
B．It can store energy more quickly.
C．It's a completely new idea.
D．It's environmentally friendly.
解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Because Nant de Drance is almost completely underground, it has caused little damage to the local environment.”可知，Nant de Drance工程是环保的。
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Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Wondering what you can do to celebrate Earth Day on April 22 You've come to the right place.We've gathered a comprehensive list of Earth Day activities, both fun and environmentally-conscious, to help raise awareness and make a difference.If you're ready to learn more about joining the global celebration, initiating real change, and doing your part to save our planet, read on!
·Walk or ride your bike.
8 Plus, it's a great way to involve physical activity into your daily routine, benefiting both your physical and mental well-being.Even one day can make a difference, but if you can commit to walking or biking more often in the future, that's even better!
·Use a refillable water bottle.
Consider going with a stainless-steel refillable bottle for a super long-lasting option. 9 Using a refillable water bottle, meanwhile, protects the planet, saves your money, and protects your health.
·Plant a tree.
Pick a tree species that's native to where you live.If you're unsure, ask an employee at your local nursery or garden department.Choose the best planting spot to meet the tree's needs, dig a properly sized hole, and water the tree well to give it a good start. 10 Try donating to a reputable environmental non-profit that will plant trees on your behalf instead.
·Visit a local farmer's market.
Eating locally grown food is much better for the environment.For example, locally-grown food doesn't have to be transported long distances to end up on grocery store shelves. 11
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See if your community is holding an environmental fair.If your community doesn't have one planned, consider starting one yourself! It's the perfect day to get together for a fun and educational celebration of the Earth.Any money raised can go towards a local environmental restoration project or group.
A．Attend a local Earth Day event.
B．Educate your community on environmental awareness.
C．Going car-free for the day will reduce harmful carbon emissions.
D．That means your money won't be wasted on unnecessary spending.
E．If physically doing this is unrealistic for you, there are other choices!
F．Normally, plastic water bottles end up in garbage cans after a single use.
G．You'll also be giving back to your community by supporting local farmers.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些庆祝地球日时可以参与的活动。
8．解析：选C 后文进一步介绍低碳出行的好处，因此空处是初步介绍低碳出行的好处。故C项 (这天不开车将减少有害的碳排放)衔接下文，符合语境。
9．解析：选D 前文建议使用可重复使用的瓶子，后文进一步解释使用可重复使用的瓶子的好处，因此空处是初步介绍使用可重复使用的瓶子的好处。故D项 (这意味着你的钱不会浪费在不必要的开支上)承接上文，符合语境。
10．解析：选E 前文具体描述如何亲自种树，后文提到另一种替代亲自种树的方案，因此空处和无法亲自种树相关。故E项(如果这样做对你来说是不现实的，还有其他的选择)承上启下，符合语境。其中的“this”指代前一句的内容，后文是对“other choices”的介绍。
11．解析：选G 前文从环境的角度解释吃当地种植的食物的好处，空处作为段末句，可能会和其他角度的好处相关。故G项 (你也可以通过支持当地农民来回馈社区)从回馈社区的角度阐明好处，承接上文，符合语境。
12．解析：选A 根据后文可知，本段主要和举办并参与社区的环境义卖会相关，空处是段落小标题，且需和其他段落小标题句式一致。故A项(参加当地的地球日活动)能概括本段主旨，其中的“local”和后文的“community”呼应。UNIT 8 课时检测(六) “‘White Bikes’ on the Road”的课文习读环节
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Improper disposal of electronic devices can lead to negative impacts on the environment.So if you are in possession of an “old electronics” box or merely an old cellphone, consider recycling as an option.Here are some organizations worth checking out.
EcoATM
EcoATM is an automated kiosk that collects your unwanted cellphones and tablets and gives you cash for them.You'll find them by the checkout lines at various grocery store chains.It accepts devices from any era or in any condition, and offers anywhere between a few bucks to a few hundred dollars in return.
Best Buy
Best Buy offers a simple, straightforward recycling program.You can take your old phone to any of its retail stores and it'll take care of the entire recycling process for you.Best Buy will even give you a gift card for the value of the device you give them.
Call2Recycle
Call2Recycle is one of the largest recycling programs in the United States.The company collects used smartphones and batteries and has them either recycled or refurbished (翻新) for future use.It partners with various retailers to provide recycling services in stores and other smaller businesses.
Eco Cell
Eco Cell takes a unique approach to recycling phones.The program collects used smartphones and other gadgets for recycling through local zoos and other wildlife organizations.It then gives what it makes from recycling or refurbishing the devices back to those organizations in order to continue their work.
1．What do EcoATM and Best Buy have in common
A．They are based in grocery stores.
B．They offer a reward for recycling.
C．They collect various kinds of devices.
D．They refurbish recycled items.
2．Which recycling program has its own retail stores
A．Call2Recycle. B．Eco Cell.
C．Best Buy. D．EcoATM.
3．What distinguishes Eco Cell from the other recycling organizations
A．The variety of items it recycles.
B．Its marketing strategies.
C．Its pricing policies and structures.
D．Its dedication to preserving wildlife.
B
This summer, a $2.10 billion energy storage project called Nant de Drance opened in Valais, Switzerland.The project, which some people call a “water battery (电池)”， can store more energy than 400,000 car batteries.
The system works by gravity.There are two large water reservoirs high in the Swiss mountains.One is much higher than the other.The two are connected by a system of underground passages.When there is too much electricity, Nant de Drance can use that energy to send water from the lower reservoir to the upper one.To produce power, water goes down from the upper reservoir.Gravity pulls the water down into the passages, where it rushes through six large turbines.They produce electricity.
Though the system is quite a simple one, building it took 14 years and a lot of effort.The upper reservoir had to be doubled in size.Workers had to create 10.5 miles of large underground passages connecting the two reservoirs.That meant carving out huge amounts of rock from inside the mountains.The turbines are located over a third of a mile underground.
As the world turns more and more to renewable energy sources, being able to store energy is very important.Unlike oil, gas, or coal, many renewable energy sources only work some of the time and can not be burned to create energy any time.Solar panels only work when the sun is shining, for example.Wind turbines only create energy when the wind is blowing.Renewable energy must be stored if it's going to be ready to use at any time.
Using water to store and create energy isn't a new idea.But in the past, many water storage projects seriously changed or damaged rivers.Because Nant de Drance is almost completely underground, it has caused little damage to the local environment.
4．What is the second paragraph mainly about
A．How Nant de Drance works.
B．What Nant de Drance is like.
C．What effects the reservoirs have.
D．How gravity influences power production.
5．Which word can best describe the building of Nant de Drance system
A．Easy. B．Demanding.
C．Time saving. D．Effortless.
6．How does the author explain the necessity of storing renewable energy
A．By giving a description.
B．By telling stories.
C．By presenting research findings.
D．By using examples.
7．What is one of the advantages of Nant de Drance
A．It can survive longer.
B．It can store energy more quickly.
C．It's a completely new idea.
D．It's environmentally friendly.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Wondering what you can do to celebrate Earth Day on April 22 You've come to the right place.We've gathered a comprehensive list of Earth Day activities, both fun and environmentally conscious, to help raise awareness and make a difference.If you're ready to learn more about joining the global celebration, initiating real change, and doing your part to save our planet, read on!
·Walk or ride your bike.
__8__ Plus, it's a great way to involve physical activity into your daily routine, benefiting both your physical and mental well being.Even one day can make a difference, but if you can commit to walking or biking more often in the future, that's even better!
·Use a refillable water bottle.
Consider going with a stainless steel refillable bottle for a super long lasting option.__9__ Using a refillable water bottle, meanwhile, protects the planet, saves your money, and protects your health.
·Plant a tree.
Pick a tree species that's native to where you live.If you're unsure, ask an employee at your local nursery or garden department.Choose the best planting spot to meet the tree's needs, dig a properly sized hole, and water the tree well to give it a good start.__10__ Try donating to a reputable environmental non profit that will plant trees on your behalf instead.
·Visit a local farmer's market.
Eating locally grown food is much better for the environment.For example, locally grown food doesn't have to be transported long distances to end up on grocery store shelves.__11__
·__12__
See if your community is holding an environmental fair.If your community doesn't have one planned, consider starting one yourself! It's the perfect day to get together for a fun and educational celebration of the Earth.Any money raised can go towards a local environmental restoration project or group.
A．Attend a local Earth Day event.
B．Educate your community on environmental awareness.
C．Going car free for the day will reduce harmful carbon emissions.
D．That means your money won't be wasted on unnecessary spending.
E．If physically doing this is unrealistic for you, there are other choices!
F．Normally, plastic water bottles end up in garbage cans after a single use.
G．You'll also be giving back to your community by supporting local farmers.
UNIT 8 课时检测(六)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
[A]
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些回收电子设备的组织。
1．选B 细节理解题。根据EcoATM部分中的“EcoATM is an automated kiosk that collects your unwanted cellphones and tablets and gives you cash for them.”以及Best Buy部分中的“Best Buy will even give you a gift card for the value of the device you give them.”可知，二者回收旧物时都会给予报酬。
2．选C 细节理解题。根据Best Buy部分中的“You can take your old phone to any of its retail stores and it'll take care of the entire recycling process for you.”可知，Best Buy项目有自己的零售店。
3．选D 细节理解题。根据“Eco Cell”部分中的“The program collects ... in order to continue their work.”可知，Eco Cell项目主要通过动物园及野生动物组织开展回收，然后将从中获得的收益回报给这些动物组织以支持其工作，这一点与其他项目不同。
[B]
语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了Nant de Drance——价值21亿美元的“水电池”的工作原理及其优势。
4．选A 段落大意题。根据第二段内容可知，本段主要介绍Nant de Drance是如何工作的。
5．选B 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Though the system is quite a simple one, building it took 14 years and a lot of effort.”可知，建造Nant de Drance这项工程是要求高、费时费力的。
6．选D 写作手法题。根据第四段中“Solar panels only work when the sun is shining, for example.Wind turbines only create energy when the wind is blowing.”可推断出，作者主要是通过举例子的方式来解释储存可再生能源的必要性。
7．选D 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Because Nant de Drance is almost completely underground, it has caused little damage to the local environment.”可知，Nant de Drance工程是环保的。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些庆祝地球日时可以参与的活动。
8．选C 后文进一步介绍低碳出行的好处，因此空处是初步介绍低碳出行的好处。故C项 (这天不开车将减少有害的碳排放)衔接下文，符合语境。
9．选D 前文建议使用可重复使用的瓶子，后文进一步解释使用可重复使用的瓶子的好处，因此空处是初步介绍使用可重复使用的瓶子的好处。故D项 (这意味着你的钱不会浪费在不必要的开支上)承接上文，符合语境。
10．选E 前文具体描述如何亲自种树，后文提到另一种替代亲自种树的方案，因此空处和无法亲自种树相关。故E项(如果这样做对你来说是不现实的，还有其他的选择)承上启下，符合语境。其中的“this”指代前一句的内容，后文是对“other choices”的介绍。
11．选G 前文从环境的角度解释吃当地种植的食物的好处，空处作为段末句，可能会和其他角度的好处相关。故G项 (你也可以通过支持当地农民来回馈社区)从回馈社区的角度阐明好处，承接上文，符合语境。
12．选A 根据后文可知，本段主要和举办并参与社区的环境义卖会相关，空处是段落小标题，且需和其他段落小标题句式一致。故A项(参加当地的地球日活动)能概括本段主旨，其中的“local”和后文的“community”呼应。
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