1、选修8Unit 22Environmental Protection能力提升题组训练(A).阅读理解In northern Thailand,the annual haze(雾霾) has come early,affecting both citizens health and the local economyincluding traffic in and out of the regions airports.In the capital of Chiang Mai,hospital workers face an alarming increase in patients suffe
2、ring respiratory illnesses,as the haze sets in.Its a problem every year caused by field burning in the region during the dry season.But this years smoke arrived early.Nurse Saisuda Sutthirat said “We have health handbooks to hand out to patients who have the throat problems and coughing and teach th
3、em how to wear the mask properly.And thousands of air masks have been distributed to those most prone(易于遭受) to illness.”Haze has been a growing problem in Southeast Asia as illegal development moves ahead in places like Laos and Myanmar.A report released last week by the U.S.-based international non
4、-profit organization Forest Trends says that the main reason behind Myanmars cutting down trees is that forests are destroyed for commercial agriculture,which often means massive burning.Thai officials say effective measures must be taken by all countries to reduce the problem.“The neighboring count
5、ries have to decrease the hot spots in their country too because the fire didnt just spread across the border but when they burn the forest,the winds blow the smoke into our country and impact the people.”Air Force Captain Phongthep Viwattanadet said,“The haze has impact on our flight visibility.But
6、 so far we can deal with the visibility and we will continue our water drops to alleviate dust until it gets better.”For now,it seems like the locals will have to wait for the rain season to clear things up.In the long term,however,questions remain about how much damage will the maze cause.1.What ca
7、n we learn from the first three paragraphs?A.There was no haze in northern Thailand before.B.Patients with heart diseases are increasing in Chiang Mai.C.This years haze arrived earlier than before.D.The hospitals did nothing to help people deal with haze.2.Why do some countries destroy forests?A.To
8、develop commercial agriculture.B.To develop industries of their countries.C.To get more wood to build houses.D.Because there are too many forests in their countries.3.What is the meaning of the underlined word “alleviate” in Paragraph 6?A.increaseB.reduceC.changeD.measure4.Which of the following can
9、 be the best title for the passage?A.The hospitals are trying to help people deal with haze.B.Ways to reduce haze in northern Thailand.C.Why is there haze in northern Thailand?D.Earlier coming haze is affecting northern Thailand seriously.语篇解读:每年都出现的雾霾现象今年在泰国北部提前出现,影响着居民健康和当地经济,也阻碍了当地机场的飞机起落。答案及剖析:1
10、.C细节理解题。根据题干可将信息源定位到文章前三段。根据第一段In northern Thailand,the annual haze(雾霾) has come early和第二段But this years smoke arrived early.可知:今年的雾霾比以前来得早。故选C。2.A细节理解题。根据第四段forests are destroyed for commercial agriculture可知:一些国家破坏森林的原因是想将森林改变为商用农田。故选A。3.B词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句we will continue our water drops to alleviate
11、dust until it gets better(我们会继续洒水来灰尘,直到情况有所好转)可知:继续洒水的目的是减少灰尘,让雾霾情况好转。故选B。4.D主旨大意题。文章第一段说明每年都出现的雾霾现象今年在泰国北部提前出现,影响着居民健康和当地经济,也阻碍了当地机场的飞机起落,点明了本文的主题:雾霾正严重地影响着泰国北部。故本文最好的题目应选D项。.七选五(2018山东德州高三一模)To meet the global climate crisis that is approaching,big lifestyle changes are required of us.The good new
12、s is that our way of life can remain meaningful and worthy as our consumption becomes sustainable(可持续发展的).1. Eat less meat and move toward a plant-based diet.This is one of the most effective things we can do because the food we now produce and consume is destroying the very ecosystems that we depen
13、d upon for survival.Here are some of the grim facts.The U.S.uses about one-half of its land for agriculture.2. For example, the U.S.uses over 90 million acres of good agricultural land to produce corn,which is mostly fed to livestock(家畜).With 7.6 billion people on earth,the demand for food is enormo
14、us and constantly on the rise.Its easy to feel we cant make a difference.3. We should not ignore the power of the choices we make.Even one person can make a big difference by eating less meat and moving toward a plant-based diet and make contributions to the health of the planet as well as your own.
15、Recognize how the food we eat is connected to other living beings.It often helps us make much wiser buying choices.4. This way,we will help people around the world enjoy more eco-friendly and nutritious foods.5. When you change your diet to be more sustainable,you become visible proof that changing
16、our food habits is doable,healthy,and enjoyable.A.Little things matter in your relationship with the earth.B.By buying mindfully,we support local,affordable agriculture.C.But we can change our diet to heal the earth as we heal ourselves.D.Unfortunately,the majority is used to raise livestock or for
17、crops consumed by them.E.Your choices create positive impacts on the food system and inspire the people around you.F.Theres one step you can take right away to reduce harm to Mother Earth.G.We can try to reduce waste by using leftovers and eating the fresh produce we buy.答案:15FDCBE.完形填空(2018江西八所重点中学
18、高三联考)Like most young couples,my husband and I didnt have money for luxurious gifts on our first wedding anniversary.We were 1 to have a meal and watch a romantic movie at home.Simply being able to enjoy each others 2 was enough.No gift on earth could come close to 3 our love for one another.So when
19、the mailman knocked on the door,I was very 4to see a medium-sized package from my mother.Both eager and curious to see what was a waiting for us in the package,I5 tore open the box and immediately my eyes were filled with tears.Inside the box was a 6 folded quilt my mother had made by hand.It was wh
20、ite with rose 7 and gold thread.The backing 8 beautiful tiny purple flowers.Accompanying the quilt was a 9 from my mother:“Happy Anniversary! 10 is a quilt.The purple was your wedding colour and the gold thread 11 the golden rings you two exchanged on your wedding day.May this quilt keep you warm wh
21、en times are cold and 12 you of the day you said your vowsLove,Mom.”I was touched 13 words.I knew my mom surely had sacrificed to be able to afford this.The time alone to sew such a detailed quilt was 14 to me.I just 15 my mother coming home from a long day at work and staying up 16 the early hours
22、of the next morning delicately 17 the quilt together.We both knew a part of my moms 18was sewn right into the quilt.How could any gift ever compare to such a genuine gift?Many years have passed since our first anniversary,but neither of us has 19 the beautiful quilt.My husband always jokes that the
23、best anniversary 20 I have ever received wasnt from him but from my mother,and I agree.1.A.eagerB.discouragedC.contentD.upset2.A.concentrationB.companyC.comfortD.reliance3.A.expressingB.explainingC.declaring D.describing4.A.depressedB.disappointedC.scaredD.surprised5.A.carelesslyB.slowlyC.quicklyD.c
24、asually6.A.roughly B.neatly C.messilyD.totally7.A.patternsB.smellsC.shapesD.colors8.A.consisted ofB.made upC.turned intoD.took up9.A.billB.check C.posterD.note10.A.DonatedB.Attached C.PurchasedD.Sewn11.A.represents B.combines C.fastens D.bears12.A.inform B.warnC.remindD.convince13.A.in B.beyond C.be
25、tween D.without14.A.unimaginableB.improper C.dissatisfyingD.unfair15.A.sawB.found C.picturedD.heard16.A.before B.afterC.since D.until17.A.wrappingB.piecingC.gathering D.piling18.A.attentionB.interestC.hobby D.love19.A.remembered B.abandoned C.forgottenD.missed20.A.ringB.roseC.ceremonyD.present语篇解读:本
26、文是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者在第一个结婚周年纪念日收到了母亲送的礼物一床被子,让作者感受到浓浓的母爱。答案及剖析:1.C根据下文的Simply being able to enjoy each others 2 was enough.No gift on earth could come close to 3 our love for one another.可知,此处句意:我们在家吃一顿饭,看一场浪漫的电影就很满足了。be content to对满足。故选C。2.B根据上下文可知,有彼此的陪伴就足够了。company陪伴。故选B。3.A根据前面的两句话可知,此处意为:世界上没有任何礼物能表达我
27、们对彼此的爱。expressing(表达)。故选A。4.D根据上文No gift on earth could come close to 3 our love for one another.可知,看到包裹她很惊讶。surprised惊讶的。故选D。5.C根据前句Both eager and curious to see what was waiting for us in the package可知,都非常急切和好奇包裹里是什么,故迅速地撕开盒子。quickly迅速地。故选C。6.B根据上下文可知,新被子肯定被叠得整整齐齐。neatly整洁地。故选B。7.A这里指被子上的玫瑰图案。patt
28、erns图案。故选A。8.A背面由美丽的紫色小花构成。consisted of由组成。故选A。9.D根据下文可知,里面是一张便条。note便条。故选D。10.B这是一个倒装句,句中应为a quilt is attached。句意:结婚纪念日快乐!附送一床被子。attached附加的。故选B。11.A根据句意可知,这里指金线所代表的含义。represent代表。故选A。12.C让你们想起那天你们说过的誓言爱。remind sb.of sth.使某人想起某事。故 选C。13.B我感动得无法用语言表达。beyond words无法用语言表达。故选B。14.A对我来说,独自一人缝这样一床精细的被子的时间是难以想象的。unimaginable无法想象的。故选A。15.C我正好想象着我母亲每天工作一天回家的情景。picture作动词,表示“想象”之意。故选C。16.D这里指直到第二天凌晨。until直到。故选D。17.B这里指精致地拼接被子。piecing拼接。故选B。18.D根据上下文可知,这里是指妈妈的爱(love)。句意:我们俩都知道妈妈的一部分爱缝在被子里。故选D。19.C根据上下文可知,这里指都不会忘记漂亮的被子。forgotten忘记。故选C。20.D这里是指最好的结婚周年礼物。句意:我丈夫总是开玩笑说,我收到的最好的周年礼物不是他的,而是我母亲的。present礼物。故选D。
