1、课时分层作业(十五).阅读理解AAlthough the idea of “zero emission，net carbonpositive，sustainable(可持续)” development was promoted worldwide，most cities are at a loss what to do or even some have objected to it.But in Liuzhou，a city in southern China，attitudes could not be more different.The Liuzhou Municipality Urb
2、an Planning Bureau has signed up Italian architect Stefano Boeri，the father of the forest city movement，to build a selfcontained community for up to 30，000 people.He is the goto man for such projects thanks to the success of his “vertical forests”，two residential(住宅的) towers.Completed in 2014，they r
3、emove up to 17.5 tons of soot(煤烟) from the air each year，and a year later one of them was named Best Tall Building Worldwide.The Liuzhou project is a much more ambitious undertaking，however.Its homes，hospitals，hotels，schools and offices will be built on a 340acre site in what Boeri calls the first a
4、ttempt to create an “urban environment that is really trying to find a balance with nature”Its 100 species of plant life are expected to absorb almost 10，000 tons of carbon dioxide and 57 tons of pollutants per year，while at the same time producing 900 tons of lifegiving oxygen.Although the architec
5、ts havent published the cost of the forest city，the Milan towers cost only five percent more than traditional skyscrapers.The construction of his forest city at Liuzhou is set to begin in 2020，and there is still a great deal of planning and research required before a projected completion date can be
6、 set.However，Boeri remains optimistic about the project and has confidence in the soundness of his vision：“I really think that bringing forests into the city is a way to deal with global warming.”【语篇解读】本文是一篇科普类短文。文章主要介绍了中国南方城市柳州为改善环境，实现可持续发展，将建立一座森林城市。1Whats Liuzhous attitude towards the sustainable
7、 development?AApproving.BCautious.CUnfavorable.DDoubtful.A细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Although the idea of.could not be more different.”可知，大多数城市反对，而柳州的态度却截然不同。故选A。2Why is Stefano employed for the Liuzhou project?AHe volunteered to do the project.BHe is a famous architect in the world.CHe is the father of the fore
8、st recovery.DHe has gained experience in similar projects.D推理判断题。根据文章第二段“He is the goto man for such projects thanks to the success of his vertical forests，two residential towers.”可知，由于他的“垂直森林”两座住宅楼的成功，他是此类项目的关键人物。从而推断出，他在类似的项目中积累了经验。故选D。3What does the underlined word “they” refer to?AThe architects
9、.BThe two towers.CForests in the city.DThe residents of the city.B词义猜测题。根据文章第二段第二句“He is the goto man for such projects thanks to the success of his vertical forests，two residential towers.”可知，they指代前句中的two residential towers。故选B。4Whats the purpose of Liuzhou project?ATo provide more jobs.BTo bring
10、forest into city.CTo solve house shortage.DTo improve the environment.D推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Its homes，hospitals，hotels.producing 900 tons of lifegiving oxygen.”和最后一段“However，Boeri remains optimistic.a way to deal with global warming.”可知，柳州建造森林城市可以减少污染，从而推断出，其项目的目的是改善环境。故选D。BBusinesses are witnessing a diff
11、icult 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 did a year ago, while more than a quart
12、er 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 people think it is important to buy from envi
13、ronmentally 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: “I understand this situation where s
14、urvival 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 mediumterm benefit for the brand.”Larger companies have an extra motivation to look at reducing their carbon footpri
15、nt, 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 responsible.This suggests that firms that
16、 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 the standard, they can use a logo in all their marketing which m
17、akes it clear that they are working towards cutting emissions，” Mr.Morrison said.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了由于消费者环保意识的增强，各公司不得不尽力减少碳的排放量。5The underlined word “inform” in Paragraph 2 probably means “ ”AaffectBchangeCdisturbDrejectA词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句的句子结构可知，while前后表示对比，while后面的内容指的是超过四分之一的消费者表示他们更能意识到环境因素对他们购物
18、的影响，由此可知，while前面的内容应该是指三分之二的消费者认为环境因素对他们购物的影响与一年前相同。由此可知，画线词的意思是“影响”，与affect意思相同。故选A。6According to Harry Morrison, businesses Awill benefit from cutting carbon emissionsBshould buy carbon allowances for shoppersCare required to make up for their carbon emissionsDhave encouraged shoppers to take thei
19、r custom elsewhereA推理判断题。根据第四段Harry Morrison所说的一番话，特别是最后一句可推断，企业将从减少碳排放中获益。故选A。7We can learn from the passage that businesses will Ahave a strong desire to reduce costsBuse the same logo in their marketingCgain advantages by taking early actionDattract more shoppers by storing goodsC细节理解题。根据第五段第二句可知
20、，那些尽早采取行动的企业将获得优势。故选C。8Whats the main idea of the passage?ABusinesses are finding ways to send their message to the shoppers.BCompanies will soon get information about cutting carbon emissions.CFirms are making efforts to encourage customers to keep goods at home.DFirms are urged to cut carbon emiss
21、ions by shoppers environmental awareness.D主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了消费者的环保意识正敦促企业减少碳排放。故选D。.读后续写阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。One morning on my way to school，I noticed an elderly woman dressed in a yellow vest (马 甲)carrying a garbage bag and one of those rubbish claws (爪形器具)“Whats that lady doing？”
22、 I asked mum.“Vest Lady.She just picks up rubbish around here for fun，” mum said.“Why would someone think picking up rubbish looking like a construction worker is fun？” I puzzled.For several years Id witness this mysterious Vest Ladyrain or shineon my way to school.I had thought she was crazy for pi
23、cking up rubbish.Eventually I smiled and waved at her each time I saw her.Later, I moved to high school.The time I saw rubbish here and there I felt really annoyed.Then Id think, “Why isnt anyone picking up this rubbish? People are so inconsiderate？” However, shortly after, I realized picking up the
24、 rubbish was not someone elses problem.Now I couldnt walk past litter without feeling guilty.I volunteered to clean up rubbish around our school.Strange as it might sound, picking up litter was kind of a thrill for me! In fact, I was so determined that for my 17th birthday I bought myself a rubbish
25、claw, reusable gloves and a reflective safety yellow vest with my own name on it.During my first attempt in my stylish equipment, met with unfriendly looks from others as if I were a criminal doing community service.One day，I had an epiphany(顿悟)：“Im acting just like Vest Lady！”But there was too much
26、 rubbish around, cigarette ends littered about, cans rolling on the street，pieces of paper hidden in the grass and plastic alone was too weak. How would I get more volunteers involved in rubbish removal? A smart idea flashed into my mind.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2请按如下格式作答。Soon I created my website go. picki
27、ng up. com. More and more people put on vests with their own names. 【参考范文】Soon I created my website go.picking .On the website I launched a rubbish removal campaign.I described my purposecalling on volunteers to pick up rubbish.I posted pictures of rubbish littered about on the website，which could n
28、ot only illustrate the severe situation but also show that a large number of volunteers were in great need.Besides, I shared the story of Vest Lady who influenced me so much.Surprisingly, my website gradually became a big hit on the Internet.More and more people put on vests with their own names.Vol
29、unteers could be seen picking up rubbish in their spare time.The yellow vests made beautiful scenery in the park or on the street.With our joint efforts, the environment became better and better.What delighted me most was that peoples awareness of environmental protection was improved.The rubbish removal campaign was a big success.Thanks to Vest Lady who rooted the sense of environmental protection in my mind, more people became Vest Lady.
