1、阅读理解。Businesses are witnessing a difficult time, which has in turn produced influence on consumers desire to go green. However, shoppers are still laying stress on environmental concerns.Two thirds of customers say that environmental considerations inform their purchases to the same degree as they d
2、id a year ago, while more than a quarter say that they are now even better aware of the environmental effect on what they buy.This may help to influence how shops store goods on their shelves. And the companies should still make efforts to become more environmentally friendly. Two out of three peopl
3、e think it is important to buy from environmentally responsible companies, with about one in seven saying that they had even decided to take their custom elsewhere if they felt a companys environmental reputation was not good enough.Harry Morrison, chief executive（主管）of the Carbon Trust, sympathizes
4、：“I understand this situation where survival is very important now. But from environmental considerations, the clock is tickingwe dont have much time. In addition, cutting carbon has an immediate effect as costs drop and a medium-term benefit for the brand.”Larger companies have an extra motivation
5、to look at reducing their carbon footprint, as new rules next year will require businesses to buy carbon allowances to make up for their emissions（排放）. Those that have taken early action will have a head start. More than two thirds of consumers are not clear about which companies are environmentally
6、 responsible. This suggests that firms that are able to relay clearly their message to the public will be in a pole position to attract shoppers.The Carbon Trust believes that it can help by informing customers about the good work companies are doing. “When companies are granted（授予）the standard, the
7、y can use a logo（标识）in all their marketing which makes it clear that they are working towards cutting emissions,” Mr. Morrison said. ( ) 1. Whats the main idea of the passage?A. Businesses are finding ways to send their message to the shoppers.B. Companies will soon get information about cutting car
8、bon emissions.C. Firms are making efforts to encourage customers to keep goods at home.D. Firms are urged to cut carbon emissions by shoppers environmental awareness.( ) 2. The underlined word “inform” in Paragraph 2 probably means“ ”.A. affect B. change C. disturb D. reject( ) 3. According to Harry
9、 Morrison, businesses .A. will benefit from cutting carbon emissionsB. should buy carbon allowances for shoppersC. are required to make up for their carbon emissionsD. have encouraged shoppers to take their custom elsewhere( ) 4. We can learn from the passage that businesses will .A. have a strong d
10、esire to reduce costsB. use the same logo in their marketingC. gain advantages by taking early actionD. attract more shoppers by storing goods【语篇解读】本篇文章为说明文。现在顾客购物已经开始考虑环保的问题。面临顾客环保的心理需求，企业只有主动采取措施，减少排放，才会更好地赢得顾客的信赖，进而获得更好的收益1、答案 D。【解析】主旨大意题。根据第一段最后一句“However, shoppers are still laying stress on env
11、ironmental concerns”及最后一段第一句可知，企业因购买者的环保意识而去减排。故选D项。KS*5U.C2、答案 A。【解析】词义猜测题。由本段中“while more than a quarter say that they are now even better aware of the environmental effect on what they buy”可知，现在三分之二的顾客在购物时对环境的考虑比一年前程度加深了。因此A项符合句子意思3、答案 A。解析】推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句“cutting carbon has an immediate effect a
12、s costs drop and a medium-term benefit for the brand”可以推断出：商业会受益于减排。因此A项符合文章。4、答案 C。【解析】推理判断题。根据第五段最后一句“This suggests that firms that are able to relay clearly their message to the public will be in a pole position to attract shoppers”可知，早采取行动减排的企业可以更好地吸引顾客。因此可以推断出C项。完型填空。阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从以下题所给的A、B、C
13、、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。夹叙夹议型完形填空 I used to believe in the American Dream，which meant a job，a mortgage(按揭)，credit cards, and success.I wanted it and worked towards it like everyone else, all of us _1_ chasing the same thing.One year, through a series of unhappy events, it all fell _2_I found myself homeless
14、and alone.I had my truck and $56. I _3_ the countryside for some place I could rent for the _4_ possible amount.I came upon a shabby house four miles up a winding mountain road over the Potomac River in West Virginia.It was _5_， full of broken glass and rubbish.I found the owner, rented it，and clear
15、ed a corner to camp in.The locals knew nothing about me，but slowly, they started teaching me the _6_ of being a neighbour.They dropped off blankets，candles，and tools，and began _7_ around to chat. They started to teach me a belief in a _8_ American Dreamnot the one of individual achievement but of ne
16、ighbourliness.What I had believed in, all those things I thought were _9_ for a civilized life, were nonexistent in this place.Up on the mountain, my most valuable possessions were my _10_ with my neighbours.Four years later, I moved back into _11_I saw many people were having a really hard time, _1
17、2_ their jobs and houses.I managed to rent a big enough house to _13_ a handful of people. There are four of us now in the house，but over time Ive had nine people come in and move on to other places.Wed all be in _14_ if we hadnt banded together.The American Dream I believe in now is a shared one.It
18、s not so much about what I can get for myself；its about _15_ we can all get by together.1A.separately BequallyCviolently Dnaturally2A.off BapartCover Dout3A.crossed BleftCtoured Dsearched4A.fullest BlargestCfairest Dcheapest5A.occupied BabandonedCemptied Drobbed6A.benefit BlessonCnature Dart7A.stick
19、ing BlookingCswinging Dturning8A.wild BrealCdifferent Dremote9A.unique BexpensiveCrare Dnecessary10A.cooperation BrelationshipsCsatisfaction Dappointments11A.reality BsocietyCtown Dlife12A.creating BlosingCquitting Doffering13A.put in Bturn inCtake in Dget in14A.yards BsheltersCcamps Dcottages15A.wh
20、en BwhatCwhether DhowC【要点综述】 本文是一篇夹叙夹议的文章。本文主题是关于美国梦的，讲述作者在遭遇一系列不幸后，在乡村的经历使其对美国梦有了深刻的认识。1A考查副词辨析。根据本句中the same thing的提示可知，作者和其他人都在各自(separately)追逐同一个梦想。2B考查副词辨析。根据前半部分“经历了不愉快的事件”以及后面一句话“我发现自己无家可归、独身一人”可知，此处指作者的生活变得一团糟。fall apart意为“破碎，土崩瓦解”。故选B项。3D考查动词辨析。根据本句可知，作者在乡下寻找能租住的地方。search意为“寻找”，符合语境。4D考查形容词
21、最高级辨析。根据前一句“I had my truck and $56.”以及后面一句中“I came upon a shabby house”可知，作者身上没有多少钱，所以要租最便宜的房子。故选D项。5B考查动词辨析。根据house的修饰词shabby和full of broken glass and rubbish可知，这幢房子没人居住，是被遗弃的。故选B项。6D考查名词辨析。根据第三段最后一句可知，他们认为邻里间应友好相处，由此说明他们教作者的是邻里间相处的艺术(art)。7A考查动词辨析。根据本句中chat可知，他们送来毛毯、蜡烛、工具之后继续留下来聊天。stick around意为“逗
22、留，在原地”，符合语境。8C考查形容词辨析。根据第一段可知，作者理解的美国梦就是取得个人成就，而这里他们认为的梦想是邻里之间友好相处，因此是不同的。故选C项。9D考查形容词辨析。根据第一段可知，作者之前认为的那些东西如工作、按揭、信贷、成功，是在文明生活中必须具备的，而在这个地方则完全不存在。与nonexistent相对的是necessary。10B考查名词辨析。根据第三段最后一句中“but of neighbourliness.”的提示可知，在这座山上，作者最有价值的财富便是与邻居间的关系。relationship关系。11C考查名词辨析。根据第二段可知，作者在乡下居住；根据本句中的move
23、d back可知，现在是回到城里。故选C项。12B考查动词辨析。根据本句前半句的提示可知，许多人过着艰难的生活，说明他们失去了工作和家园。故选B项。13C考查动词短语辨析。根据下文可知，作者租住的房子最初有4个人，后来又多达9个人，因此，作者租了一间足够大的房子，是为了收留更多的人。take in意为“收留”，符合语境。14B考查名词辨析。如果不联合起来，作者和其他人就都会在收容所中。shelter收容所，庇护所。15D考查连接词辨析。现在作者所信仰的“美国梦”是同舟共济，不是能为自己获得什么，而是如何通过共同努力让所有人都有收获。此处表示方式，所以用how。阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (
24、A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。(2013辽宁，A)China is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, Ive found the opposite is true. There are mill
25、ions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, its the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colorssilver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.Its fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skill
26、fully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks(人行道). Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just cant provide.Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and s
27、tarted home.My first ride home was orderly(守秩序的). To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didnt want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully.Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a majo
28、r highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by pla
29、ces and people. Biking made me feel alive.文章大意：中国是个自行车大国，因为骑自行车方便省钱。作者为了体验中国文化的这一面，亲自骑自行车，结果感觉非常好。1According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?ABecause they are traditional and safe.BBecause they are convenient and inexpensive.CBecause they are colorful and available.DBeca
30、use they are fast and environment friendly.答案：B推理判断题。从第一段中的For many, its the easiest and cheapest way to travel today.可知答案。2The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended _.Ato ride it for funBto use it for transportCto experience local cultureDto improve his riding skills答案：C细节理解题。从第三段的Eag
31、er to be part of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle.可知答案。3How did the author feel about his street crossing?AIt was boring. BIt was difficult.CIt was lively. DIt was wonderful.答案：B推理判断题。从文章倒数第二段中的Crossing the streets was the biggest problem.可知答案。4Which of the following best describes the au
32、thors biking experience?AThe author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.BThe author was annoyed by the air while riding.CThe author was praised by the other bikers.DThe author took great pleasure in biking.答案：D推理判断题。从文章的最后一段的I was sitting on top of world as I passed by places and people. Biking ma
33、de me feel alive.可知答案。阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。(2013辽宁，B)Going green seems to be a fad(时尚) for a lot of people these days. Whether that is good or bad, we cant really say, but for the two of us, going green is not a fad but a lifestyle.On April 22, 2011, we decided to go green every singl
34、e day for an entire year. This meant doing 365 different green things, and it also meant challenging ourselves to go green beyond the easy things. Rather than recycle and reduce our energy, we had to think of 365 different green things to do and this was no easy task.With the idea of going green eve
35、ry single day for a year, Our Green Year started. My wife and I decided to educate people about how they could go green in their lives and hoped we could show people all the green things that could be done to help the environment. We wanted to push the message that every little bit helps.Over the co
36、urse of Our Green Year, we completely changed our lifestyles. We now shop at organic(有机的) stores. We consume less meat, choosing green food. We have greatly reduced our buying we dont need. We have given away half of what we owned through websites. Our home is kept clean by vinegar and lemon juice,
37、with no chemical cleaners. We make our own butter, enjoying the smell of homemade fresh bread. In our home office anyone caught doing something ungreen might be punished.Our minds have been changed by Our Green Year. We are grateful for the chance to have been able to go green and educate others. We
38、 believe that we do have the power to change things and help our planet.文章大意：作者夫妇俩把绿色环保的生活作为了一种生活方式。不但自己在生活中注意绿色生活，还教育别的人拥有这种有利于环境保护的生活方式。5What might be the best title for the passage?AGoing GreenBProtecting the PlanetCKeeping OpenMindedDCelebrating Our Green Year答案：A主旨大意题。本文在第一段开篇点题。全文围绕绿色生活展开叙述。故A
39、项为本题答案。6It was difficult for the couple to live a green life for the whole year because _.Athey were expected to follow the green fadBthey didnt know how to educate other peopleCthey were unwilling to reduce their energyDthey needed to perform unusual green tasks答案：D推理判断题。从文章的第三段和第四段可知，作者夫妇要进行绿色生活必须
40、要做一些不寻常的事情。故D项为正确答案。7What did the couple do over the course of Our Green Year?AThey tried to get out of their ungreen habits.BThey ignored others ungreen behavior.CThey chose better chemical cleaners.DThey sold their homemade food.答案：A细节理解题。从文章的第四段特别是第四段的最后一句话In our home office anyone caught doing s
41、omething ungreen might be punished.可知答案。8What can we infer from the last paragraph?AThe government will give support to the green project.BThe couple may continue their project in the future.CSome people disagree with the couples green ideas.DOur Green Year is becoming a national campaign. 答案：B推理判断题。文章最后一段说的是作者一家对自己的绿色生活很满意，并且对于自己对环境的作用充满信心，故会继续自己的这种活动。
