2026年中考英语复习【时文阅读】《秋分》《喜马拉雅山烟花秀引争议》（含解析）

秋分
The Autumn Equinox
The Autumn Equinox is one of the 24 solar terms in the traditional Chinese calendar. It usually occurs between September 22 and 24 each year. On this day, the sun shines directly on the Earth's equator, resulting in nearly equal length of day and night across the world. The term "equinox" originates from Latin, meaning "equal night."
After the Autumn Equinox, temperatures gradually decrease and the air becomes drier in most regions of China. The weather turns cool and pleasant, with clear blue skies and fresh air. During this period, tree leaves change color from green to golden yellow or bright red, creating beautiful natural scenery.
This solar term is closely associated with agricultural harvest. Since 2018. China has officially designated the Autumn Equinox as the Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival. This festival aims to honor farmers' hard work and celebrate agricultural achievements. Various activities are held nationwide, including fruit picking, local food tasting, and traditional cultural performances.
Several traditional customs are observed during the Autumn Equinox. One popular practice is attempting to balance eggs upright on a flat surface. Many believe that the Earth's special position on this day makes egg-standing easier. Although scientifically unproven, this activity remains popular among people.
The Autumn Equinox represents natural balance, agricultural harvest, and gratitude. It reminds people to appreciate nature's beauty and respect farmers' contributions to food production. This solar term reflects the wisdom of traditional Chinese culture in understanding natural cycles and seasonal changes.
阅读理解
1. When does the Autumn Equinox usually occur
A. Between August 22 and 24.
B. Between September 22 and 24.
C. Between October 22 and 24.
D. Between November 22 and 24.
2. What does the word "equator" in Paragraph 1 probably mean
A. A line dividing Earth into north and south.
B. A tool for measuring temperature.
C. A festival celebrating harvest.
D. A period of seasonal change.
3. What can we infer about the weather after the Autumn Equinox in China
A. It remains hot and rainy.
B. It becomes cold and snowy.
C. It turns cool and dry.
D. It stays warm and humid.
4. What is the purpose of mentioning the Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival
A. To show the history of autumn festivals.
B. To link the Autumn Equinox to harvest.
C. To explain how to celebrate harvests.
D. To introduce China's agricultural development.
5. When was the Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival officially established
A. Before 2010.
B. In 2018.
C. In 2020.
D. After 2024.
1.答案：B 解析：原文明确提到 “The Autumn Equinox... usually occurs between September 22 and 24 each year”，因此答案为 B。
2. 答案：A 解析：“equator” 是地理术语，结合常识及原文语境 “the sun shines directly on the Earth's equator”（太阳直射地球赤道），可知其含义是 “将地球分为南北两半球的线（赤道）”，对应选项 A。其他选项 B（测温工具）、C（丰收节日）、D（季节变化时期）均与 “equator” 的含义无关。
3. 答案：C 解析：原文指出 “After the Autumn Equinox, temperatures gradually decrease and the air becomes drier in most regions of China. The weather turns cool and pleasant...”，即秋分后中国大部分地区气温下降、空气变干，天气变得凉爽宜人。选项 C “变得凉爽干燥” 与原文描述一致；A（炎热多雨）、B（寒冷多雪）、D（温暖潮湿）均不符合原文信息。
4. 答案：B 解析：原文在提及 “中国农民丰收节” 前，先说明 “This solar term is closely associated with agricultural harvest”（秋分这一节气与农业丰收密切相关），随后指出 “China has officially designated the Autumn Equinox as the Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival”（中国将秋分定为农民丰收节），其目的是通过丰收节进一步体现秋分与 “农业丰收” 的关联。选项 B “将秋分与丰收联系起来” 符合逻辑；A（展示秋季节日历史）、C（解释如何庆祝丰收）、D（介绍中国农业发展）均非提及该节日的核心目的。
5. 答案：B 解析：原文直接提到 “Since 2018, China has officially designated the Autumn Equinox as the Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival”，即 2018 年中国正式设立农民丰收节，因此答案为 B。
完形填空
The Autumn Equinox is one of China's 24 solar terms. On this day, the sun shines directly on the equator, so day and night are almost 1_____ in length around the world. It usually falls 2_____ September 22 and 24 in China.
After the Autumn Equinox, temperatures 3_____ start to drop and the air becomes drier. Leaves turn yellow and fall, creating beautiful autumn 4_____. For farmers, this period is key for harvesting crops, as many plants are fully 5_____.
In 2018, China 6_____ the Autumn Equinox as the Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival. People celebrate by holding activities like tasting local food and showing traditional culture. Another popular 7_____ is balancing an egg on its end. Though it lacks scientific 8_____, many people still enjoy it.
The Autumn Equinox 9_____ balance, harvest and gratitude. It reminds us to appreciate nature's gifts and respect farmers'10_____ work.
1. A. long B. equal C. short D. different
2. A. between B. among C. across D. through
3. A. suddenly B. quickly C. gradually D. immediately
4. A. signs B. scenes C. symbols D. signals
5. A. grown B. planted C. picked D. developed
6. A. chose B. set C. designated D. named
7. A. custom B. game C. festival D. sport
8. A. truth B. reason C. cause D. evidence
9. A. represents B. describes C. explains D. expresses
10. A. easy B. hard C. daily D. special
1.答案：B 解析：根据前文 “the sun shines directly on the equator”（太阳直射赤道）及常识，秋分当天全球昼夜长度几乎 “相等”，“equal”（相等的）符合语境；“long”（长的）、“short”（短的）、“different”（不同的）均与 “太阳直射赤道” 的地理现象导致的结果不符。
2. 答案：A 解析：表示 “在（两个日期）之间” 需用介词 “between”，搭配 “between...and...” 结构；“among” 用于三者及以上之间，“across”（穿过）、“through”（通过）均不符合 “日期范围” 的语境，故选 A。
3. 答案：C 解析：秋分后气温变化是渐进的，“gradually”（逐渐地）符合自然规律；“suddenly”（突然地）、“quickly”（快速地）、“immediately”（立刻）均不符合气温缓慢下降的实际情况，故选 C。
4. 答案：B 解析：“leaves turn yellow and fall”（树叶变黄飘落）会构成美丽的秋日 “景象”，“scenes”（景象、景色）侧重视觉呈现的画面；“signs”（迹象）、“symbols”（象征）、“signals”（信号）均无法描述自然景色，故选 B。
5. 答案：A 解析：秋分是农作物收获的关键时期，此时许多作物应已 “成熟”，“grown” 在此处可理解为 “生长成熟”；“planted”（被种植）、“picked”（被采摘）均与 “收获前的状态” 不符，“developed”（发展的）用于描述作物不恰当，故选 A。
6. 答案：C 解析：根据前文阅读理解中的信息及语境，中国在 2018 年正式 “指定” 秋分为农民丰收节，“designated”（指定、选定）符合官方认定的语义；“chose”（选择）侧重主观挑选，“set”（设立）常搭配 “set up”，“named”（命名）侧重赋予名称，均不如 “designated” 准确，故选 C。
7. 答案：A 解析：“balancing an egg on its end”（立蛋）是秋分期间的传统 “习俗”，“custom”（习俗）符合文化场景；“game”（游戏）、“sport”（运动）侧重娱乐或竞技属性，“festival”（节日）与 “立蛋” 这一具体活动不符，故选 A。
8. 答案：D 解析：句意为 “尽管缺乏科学‘证据’”，“evidence”（证据）指能证明事实的材料，符合 “科学层面是否成立” 的语境；“truth”（真相）、“reason”（原因）、“cause”（起因）均不涉及 “科学验证的依据”，故选 D。
9. 答案：A 解析：秋分作为节气，“代表” 着平衡、丰收与感恩，“represents”（代表、象征）符合抽象含义的表达；“describes”（描述）、“explains”（解释）侧重具体内容的说明，“expresses”（表达）侧重情感或观点的传递，均不符合 “节气象征意义” 的语境，故选 A。
10. 答案：B 解析：农民的劳作通常是 “辛苦的”，“hard”（辛苦的、艰难的）符合对农民工作的客观描述；“easy”（容易的）与实际不符，“daily”（日常的）、“special”（特别的）未突出农民劳作的辛劳属性，故选 B
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Autumn is a beautiful season. The 24 solar terms help farmers grow crops. Among them, the Autumnal Equinox is very important. It usually falls 1 September 22nd and 24th. On this day, day and night are almost the 2 length. After that, days get 3 and nights get longer.
Why is the Autumnal Equinox also called the Harvest Festival Because in autumn, crops in both the south and north are 4 . Farmers are busy 5 them. They work hard for months and finally get to enjoy the harvest. So people 6 the Autumnal Equinox the Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival.
The weather changes a lot in autumn. There's a saying: "One autumn rain, one 7 of cold." After each rain, it gets colder. So we should 8 more clothes when it rains. What about animals They feel the change too. Some small animals hide in holes and 9 them with mud to keep warm.
Let's learn a rhyme about the Autumnal Equinox! "Autumnal Equinox comes in the 10 of autumn. The air is fresh, the sky is 11 . Farmers are happy, crops are ripe. Days get shorter, cold is near. One autumn rain brings a chill-add more clothes, stay healthy and 12 !"
The 24 solar terms are part of our traditional culture. We should learn about them and pass them 13 . We can also share these intern sting facts with our 14 . As we enjoy autumn's beauty, let's remember to protect our traditions. They connect us to nature and our history. Let's learn more and 15 our knowledge with everyone.
（　　）1. A. at B. on C. between D. from
（　　）2. A. different B. same C. special D. right
（　　）3. A. shorter B. longer C. colder D. hotter
（　　）4. A. bad B. ripe C. cheap D. heavy
（　　）5. A. eating B. watering C. growing D. harvesting
（　　）6. A. call B. let C. make D. want
（　　）7. A. pair B. lot C. bit D. kind
（　　）8. A. buy B. wear C. wash D. take
（　　）9. A. open B. connect C. fill D. close
（　　）10. A. start B. end C. middle D. front
（　　）11. A. high B. clear C. big D. wide
（　　）12. A. warm B. sick C. cold D. sad
（　　）13. A. away B. out C. down D. to
（　　）14. A. farmers B. friends C. teachers D. workers
（　　）15. A. hide B. test C. share D. forget
1.答案：C 解析：表示 “在（两个日期）之间” 需用固定搭配 “between...and...”，文中指秋分通常在 9 月 22 日至 24 日之间，故选 C；“at” 后接具体时间点，“on” 后接具体日期，“from” 常搭配 “from...to...”，均不符合此处结构。
2. 答案：B 解析：根据常识及前文 “the sun shines directly on the equator”（太阳直射赤道）的隐含逻辑，秋分当天昼夜长度几乎 “相同”，“same”（相同的）符合语境；“different”（不同的）、“special”（特别的）、“right”（正确的）均与秋分的地理特征不符。
3. 答案：A 解析：秋分后太阳直射点南移，北半球白天逐渐 “变短”，夜晚变长，“shorter”（更短的）符合自然规律；“longer”（更长的）与事实相反，“colder”（更冷的）、“hotter”（更热的）描述的是温度，而非白天长度，故选 A。
4. 答案：B 解析：秋分与丰收相关，此时南北方的作物应已 “成熟”，“ripe”（成熟的）是收获的前提；“bad”（坏的）、“cheap”（便宜的）、“heavy”（重的）均无法体现作物可收获的状态，故选 B。
5. 答案：D 解析：作物成熟后，农民会忙着 “收割”，“harvesting”（收割）符合 “丰收” 的场景；“eating”（吃）、“watering”（浇水）、“growing”（种植）均与 “作物成熟后” 的农事活动不符，故选 D。
6. 答案：A 解析：句意为 “因此人们把秋分‘称作’中国农民丰收节”，“call”（把…… 称作）后接双宾语（call + 宾语 + 宾语补足语），符合语法结构；“let”（让）、“make”（使）、“want”（想要）均无 “称作” 的含义，且搭配不符，故选 A。
7. 答案：C 解析：“one bit of cold” 是固定表达，意为 “一丝凉意”，对应谚语 “一场秋雨一场凉” 的语义；“pair”（一双）、“lot”（许多）、“kind”（种类）均无法与 “cold” 搭配表达 “少量凉意”，故选 C。
8. 答案：B 解析：下雨后变冷，自然需要 “穿” 更多衣服，“wear”（穿着）表示穿衣的状态，符合语境；“buy”（买）、“wash”（洗）、“take”（拿）均与 “应对变冷天气” 的动作无关，故选 B。
9. 答案：D 解析：小动物躲进洞里后，会 “关上” 洞口（用泥土封住）来保暖，“close”（关闭）符合逻辑；“open”（打开）与 “保暖” 目的相反，“connect”（连接）、“fill”（填满）均不贴合 “洞口” 的动作场景，故选 D。
10. 答案：C 解析：秋分是秋季的第四个节气，处于秋季的 “中间” 时段，“middle”（中间）符合节气时序；“start”（开始）对应立秋，“end”（结束）对应霜降，“front”（前面）表述不准确，故选 C。
11. 答案：B 解析：秋季天气多晴朗，“the sky is clear”（天空晴朗）是常见搭配，符合 “空气清新、天空明净” 的秋日特征；“high”（高的）、“big”（大的）、“wide”（宽的）均无法准确描述天空状态，故选 B。
12. 答案：A 解析： rhyme 强调 “添衣服” 的目的是 “保持健康和温暖”，“warm”（温暖的）与 “cold is near”（凉意临近）形成对应；“sick”（生病的）、“cold”（寒冷的）均与 “添衣服” 的积极目的相反，“sad”（难过的）与语境无关，故选 A。
13. 答案：C 解析：“pass down” 是固定短语，意为 “传承、传递”，句指 “我们应了解节气并将其传承下去”，符合 “保护传统文化” 的主题；“pass away”（去世）、“pass out”（晕倒）、“pass to”（传给某人）均不符合 “传承文化” 的语境，故选 C。
14. 答案：B 解析：句意为 “我们也可以和____分享这些有趣的知识”，“friends”（朋友）是最普遍的分享对象，涵盖面广；“farmers”（农民）、“teachers”（老师）、“workers”（工人）均为特定群体，不如 “friends” 贴合日常分享场景，故选 B。
15. 答案：C 解析：前文提到 “share these interesting facts”（分享有趣的知识），此处 “share our knowledge”（分享我们的知识）形成呼应，符合 “传承文化、传递知识” 的主题；“hide”（隐藏）、“test”（测试）、“forget”（忘记）均与 “传承、分享” 的积极态度相反，故选 C
阅读与表达
The Autumn Equinox, one of China’s 24 solar terms, falls between September 22 and 24 each year. On this day, the sun shines directly on the equator, making day and night almost equal in length across the world. After the equinox, days get shorter and nights longer in the Northern Hemisphere, with temperatures gradually dropping and air becoming drier.
Many interesting customs are linked to this solar term. One popular one is
balancing an egg on its end-people believe it's easier to do so on the Autumn
Equinox, even though there's no scientific evidence for it. Families also
like to gather and enjoy seasonal foods like osmanthus cakes and crabs.
A big event related to the Autumn Equinox is the Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival. Established in 2018, this festival is celebrated on the equinox. It honors farmers' hard work and shows gratitude for the harvest. During the festival, people hold activities such as crop shows, folk performances, and food tastings.
1. When does the Autumn Equinox usually come
2. What is a popular custom of the Autumn Equinox mentioned in the passage
3. When was the Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival established
4. What do you think the Autumn Equinox means to Chinese people （No less than 30 words）
1.It usually falls between September 22 and 24 each year.
2. One popular custom is balancing an egg on its end. (Families gathering to enjoy seasonal foods like osmanthus cakes and crabs is also a custom mentioned.)
3. It was established in 2018.
4. The Autumn Equinox is meaningful to Chinese people. It marks a time of balanced day and night, brings interesting customs like egg-balancing, and is linked to the Farmers' Harvest Festival that honors farmers' work and celebrates harvests, connecting people to nature and tradition.
喜马拉雅山烟花秀引争议
A recent fireworks display held in the Himalayas by a well-known outdoor brand in collaboration with a renowned artist has drawn widespread attention and heated discussions. The event, intended to combine artistic expression with nature, has raised concerns about its potential impact on the fragile local ecosystem.
The fireworks show took place in a high-altitude area of the Himalayas. The brand claimed that the event was designed to celebrate the beauty of nature through art. However, many people have expressed worries about the environmental consequences of setting off fireworks in such an ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental experts point out that the Himalayas are home to unique wildlife and plants that could be disturbed by the loud noises and bright lights of fireworks. Moreover, the remains of fireworks might pollute the soil and water sources, which are crucial for the local environment.
Although the brand stated that they had taken measures to reduce the environmental impact, such as using biodegradable （可生物降解的） materials and cleaning up after the event, the public remains skeptical. Some people believe that no fireworks show should be held in such a vulnerable （脆弱的）
natural habitat.
Local authorities have also stepped in to investigate the event. They emphasized the importance of balancing artistic activities with environmental protection, especially in areas as delicate as the Himalayas.
This incident has sparked a broader discussion about the responsibility of artists and brands to protect nature when pursuing artistic expression. It reminds us that while art is valuable, it should not come at the cost of harming the environment.
阅读理解
1. What is the primary purpose of the fireworks display in the Himalayas
A. To promote the outdoor brand's new products
B. To celebrate the artist's latest achievement
C. To combine art with the beauty of nature
D. To draw attention to environmental protection
2. The underlined word "fragile" in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. delicate B. vast C. remote D. complex
3. According to environmental experts, which is NOT a potential impact of the fireworks show
A. Disturbing local wildlife and plants
B. Polluting soil and water sources
C. Damaging the brand's reputation
D. Disrupting the local ecosystem
4. Why does the public remain skeptical of the brand's measures
A. The brand refused to clean up after the event
B. The used materials are not truly biodegradable
C. The measures may not fully avoid environmental harm
D. The brand has a history of violating environmental rules
5. What attitude do local authorities hold towards the event
A. Fully supportive of the artistic attempt
B. Strongly opposed to any fireworks in the area
C. Focused on investigating the brand's illegal acts
D. Advocating balance between art and environment
答案及解析
1. 答案：C解析：原文第一段明确提到 “The event, intended to combine artistic expression with nature”，即此次喜马拉雅烟花表演的核心目的是 “将艺术表达与自然相结合”，对应选项 C。A（推广品牌新产品）、B（庆祝艺术家最新成就）、D（关注环保）均未在文中提及，属于无中生有。
2. 答案：A解析：“fragile” 修饰 “local ecosystem”（当地生态系统），结合后文 “ecologically sensitive region”（生态敏感区域）、“vulnerable natural habitat”（脆弱的自然栖息地）可知，其含义为 “脆弱的”。选项中 “delicate”（脆弱的、易受损的）与 “fragile” 语义最接近；“vast”（广阔的）、“remote”（偏远的）、“complex”（复杂的）均不符合 “生态系统易受破坏” 的语境。
3. 答案：C解析：原文第三段提到专家指出的烟花潜在影响：“disturbed by the loud noises and bright lights of fireworks”（干扰当地野生动植物）、“pollute the soil and water sources”（污染土壤和水源），而这些影响会进一步破坏当地生态系统（对应 D 选项）。C 选项 “损害品牌声誉” 是事件引发的公众反应，并非烟花对环境的直接影响，因此不属于专家提及的 “潜在影响”。
4. 答案：C解析：原文第四段提到品牌声称采取了 “使用可生物降解材料、事后清理” 等措施，但公众仍持怀疑态度。结合前文 “喜马拉雅生态系统脆弱” 的背景可推断，公众怀疑的核心是 “这些措施可能无法完全避免对环境的伤害”（选项 C）。A（品牌拒绝清理）与原文 “cleaning up after the event” 矛盾；B（材料并非真正可生物降解）、D（品牌有违反环保规定的历史）均未在文中提及，属于主观臆断。
5. 答案：D解析：原文第五段明确指出当地政府 “emphasized the importance of balancing artistic activities with environmental protection”（强调平衡艺术活动与环境保护的重要性），对应选项 D。A（完全支持艺术尝试）、B（强烈反对该地区任何烟花表演）均过于绝对，不符合政府 “平衡” 的态度；C（专注调查品牌违法行为）文中未提及，政府仅提到 “介入调查”，未明确调查方向为 “违法行为”。
完形填空
A fireworks show staged in the Himalayas has recently become a hot topic, dividing public opinion sharply. Jointly organized by a famous outdoor brand and a renowned artist, the event was 1. ____ to blend artistic creativity with the grandeur of nature. However, it has sparked intense 2. ____ over environmental protection.
Set in a high-altitude region of the Himalayas, the show was meant to 3. ____ the beauty of the natural world through art. But critics were quick to voice their worries. Environmental experts 4. ____ out that the area is a fragile ecosystem 5. ____ to unique wildlife and plants. The loud blasts and bright flashes of fireworks, they argued, could easily 6. ____ these creatures, disrupting their normal lives.
7. ____, there are concerns about pollution. Firework remains might contaminate the local soil and water sources-resources that are 8. ____ to the survival of both wildlife and local communities. Even though the organizing brand claimed to have taken strict measures, such as using 9. ____ materials and conducting thorough clean-ups after the event, the public remained 10. ____. Many people insisted that no form of artistic activity should risk 11. ____ a sensitive natural habitat.
Local authorities have since 12____ in to look into the matter. They stressed that while art is valuable, it must be pursued 13. ____ harming the environment. The key, they noted, lies in 14. _____ the needs of artistic expression with the duty to protect nature. This incident has not only put the brand and artist under scrutiny but also raised a broader question: What 15. _____ do creators and organizations have to safeguard the planet while pursuing their goals
1. A. demanded B. intended C. forced D. permitted
2. A. debates B. agreements C. doubts D. hopes
3. A. hide B. change C. celebrate D. ignore
4. A. pointed B. worked C. carried D. crossed
5. A. house B. home C. place D. land
6. A. attract B. calm C. disturb D. save
7. A. However B. Therefore C. Besides D. Otherwise
8. A. crucial B. familiar C. similar D. strange
9. A. reusable B. biodegradable C. recyclable D. fashionable
10. A. satisfied B. skeptical C. excited D. relieved
11. A. damaging B. protecting C. exploring D. studying
12. A. given B. taken C. stepped D. turned
13. A. through B. without C. by D. for
14. A. comparing B. replacing C. connecting D. balancing
15. A. responsibilities B. advantages C. challenges D. possibilities
答案及解析
1. 答案：B 解析：根据后文 “to blend artistic creativity with the grandeur of nature”（将艺术创意与自然壮丽结合），结合固定搭配 “be intended to do”（旨在做某事），可知该活动 “旨在” 实现这一目标。“demanded”（要求）、“forced”（强迫）、“permitted”（允许）均不符合 “活动设计目的” 的语境，故选 B。
2. 答案：A 解析：前文提到活动 “引发广泛关注”，后文围绕 “环保影响” 展开正反讨论，因此是引发 “激烈争论”。“debates”（争论）符合语境；“agreements”（共识）与 “heated”（激烈的）矛盾，“doubts”（怀疑）、“hopes”（希望）均无法体现 “正反观点的碰撞”，故选 A。
3. 答案：C 解析：根据常识及后文 “through art”（通过艺术），活动应是 “赞美” 自然之美。“celebrate”（赞美、颂扬）符合语义；“hide”（隐藏）、“ignore”（忽视）与 “艺术展现自然” 的初衷相反，“change”（改变）未体现 “艺术与自然的结合点”，故选 C。
4. 答案：A 解析：“point out” 是固定短语，意为 “指出”，符合 “环保专家提出观点” 的场景；“work out”（解决）、“carry out”（执行）、“cross out”（划掉）均无法搭配 “that 引导的观点从句”，故选 A。
5. 答案：B 解析：“be home to” 是固定表达，意为 “是…… 的栖息地 / 家园”，用于描述 “喜马拉雅是独特动植物的家园”，符合生态语境；“house”（房屋，动词时表 “容纳”）、“place”（地方）、“land”（土地）均无此固定搭配，且语义较生硬，故选 B。
6. 答案：C 解析：前文提到 “生态系统脆弱”，后文 “disrupting their normal lives”（扰乱它们的正常生活）进一步解释，因此烟花的噪音和强光会 “干扰” 生物。“disturb”（干扰、打扰）符合逻辑；“attract”（吸引）、“calm”（使平静）与 “扰乱生活” 矛盾，“save”（拯救）与语境无关，故选 C。
7. 答案：C 解析：前文讲 “干扰生物”，后文讲 “污染土壤水源”，属于 “额外的担忧”，因此用 “Besides”（此外）表递进；“However”（然而）表转折，“Therefore”（因此）表因果，“Otherwise”（否则）表假设，均不符合 “补充担忧点” 的逻辑，故选 C。
8. 答案：A 解析：土壤和水源对野生动植物及当地社区的生存至关重要，“crucial”（至关重要的）符合语义；“familiar”（熟悉的）、“similar”（相似的）、“strange”（陌生的）均无法体现 “生存必需” 的重要性，故选 A。
9. 答案：B 解析：结合前文 “减少环境影响” 及常识，环保措施应包括使用 “可生物降解的” 材料，与后文 “thorough clean-ups”（彻底清理）共同降低污染。“biodegradable”（可生物降解的）符合环保需求；“reusable”（可重复使用的）、“recyclable”（可回收的）虽也环保，但未直接对应 “烟花残骸减少污染” 的场景，“fashionable”（时尚的）与环保无关，故选 B。
10. 答案：B 解析：后文 “Many people insisted that no form of artistic activity should risk...”（许多人坚持认为任何艺术活动都不应冒险……）表明公众不相信品牌的措施，因此是 “怀疑的”。“skeptical”（怀疑的）符合语境；“satisfied”（满意的）、“excited”（兴奋的）、“relieved”（放心的）均与公众反对态度矛盾，故选 B。
11. 答案：A 解析：根据 “sensitive natural habitat”（敏感的自然栖息地），艺术活动不应 “破坏” 它。“damaging”（破坏）符合 “公众反对风险” 的态度；“protecting”（保护）与 “risk”（冒险）矛盾，“exploring”（探索）、“studying”（研究）均无 “冒险伤害” 的含义，故选 A。
12. 答案：C 解析：“step in” 是固定短语，意为 “介入、插手”，符合 “当地政府介入调查此事” 的场景；“give in”（屈服）、“take in”（吸收）、“turn in”（上交）均不符合 “政府参与调查” 的语义，故选 C。
13. 答案：B 解析：前文强调 “平衡艺术与环保”，因此艺术追求 “不应” 以伤害环境为代价，“without”（没有、不）符合 “不伤害环境” 的要求；“through”（通过）、“by”（凭借）、“for”（为了）均无法体现 “否定伤害” 的逻辑，故选 B。
14. 答案：D 解析：结合前文 “balancing artistic activities with environmental protection”（平衡艺术活动与环保），此处指 “平衡艺术表达需求与自然保护责任”，“balancing”（平衡）是原词复现，符合语境；“comparing”（比较）、“replacing”（替代）、“connecting”（连接）均无 “平衡两者关系” 的含义，故选 D。
15. 答案：A 解析：后文 “to safeguard the planet”（保护地球）是 “责任” 范畴，因此问题是 “创作者和机构有什么责任”。“responsibilities”（责任）符合 “环保义务” 的主题；“advantages”（优势）、“challenges”（挑战）、“possibilities”（可能性）均无法与 “safeguard the planet” 搭配体现 “义务”，故选 A。