UNIT8 GREEN LIVING单元测试题.docx

1、Unit8 Green Living单元测试题第一部分 听力(略)第二部分 阅读理解第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。A City: Hangzhou Launched: 2008 Size: 2,965 stations/ 69,750 bikes Price: $28.59 deposit(押金) + time charge While taking a look at this city, you may see the best bike sharing in the world. As the sec

2、ond on the planet by size, the Hangzhou Public Bicycle System is one of the most common and useful shares, largely because its combined with public transportation: a single card can be used in subway, bus, taxi and bike sharing. Residents and tourists can put down a deposit of 200 Chinese Yuan (abou

3、t $29) and ride for an hour for free in this scenic city. Each additional hour costs only $0.15. It was also the first new-generation bike-sharing system in China. City: Barcelona Launched: 2007 Size: 420 stations/6,000 bikes Price: $61.93 per year Barcelonas Bicycling Program developed Spains bike-

4、sharing business in a big way. This program took off like wildfire on wheels, and because four times bigger in one year. It inspired different copycat programs all over the country. Today, Spain has 132 bike-sharing systems. The program is one of the worlds most respected and popular shares. But it

5、is only open to residents and tourists are not allowed to use them. City: Paris Launched: 2007 Size: l,751 stations/23,900 bikes Price: $38. 52 per year/ $2.26 per day Bike sharing in Paris is the star of the world. Launched in 2007, it is the worlds largest outside of China. Cheap by American stand

6、ards, you can ride around Paris on a $1.7 day passthe first half hour of each trip is free. Because this system covers the city with an average of 50 stations per square mile, its a favourite with both locals and tourists.1.What do we know about Barcelonas Bicycling Program?A.It has driven the devel

7、opment of Spains bike sharing.B.It has once been ruined by fire accidents.C.It is popular among travellers.D.It consists of 175,000 bikes.2.How much should you pay to ride a shared bike in Paris?A.Nothing for an hour.B.$61.93 per year.C.$2.26 per day.D.$1.7 per day.3.What do the Hangzhou Public Bicy

8、cle System and bike sharing in Paris have in common?A.They are open to both locals and tourists.B.They have the same amount of stations.C.They were founded in the same year.D.They require a deposit of over $30.B The day will come when renewable energy such as wind, solar, geothermal and others repla

9、ce fossil fuels as the major source of world energy. However, most analysts insist that this day will not arrive formany years to comecertainly well past the middle of the century. Systems of fossil fuels have already been firmly set up, and it is too costly or impractical to replace the existing sy

10、stems with renewables. But there are good reasons to believe that the transition (转变) to renewables will come much faster than previously thought. It is hardly surprising that many experts say we will see a relatively slow transition from fossil fuels to renewables, given what is known about previou

11、s energy changes of this sort. Energy transitions take a long time, observed Vaclav Smil of the University of Manitoba in Scientific American. It took more than 50 years for coal to replace wood as the worlds leading source of energy and another 50 years for oil to replace coal; the change from foss

12、il fuels to renewables, he argued, is not likely to come any faster. Under ordinary circumstances, Smils forecast would no doubt prove accurate. But these are not ordinary times. Growing concern over climate change is leading to increasingly strict controls on CO2 and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emis

13、sions(排放), while the development in renewables technology is lowering their price and speeding their installation. There are, of course, many difficulties in the effective control of carbon emissions, as demonstrated by coal companies to block the introduction of new rules by the US Environmental Pr

14、otection Agency. Nevertheless, it is impossible to dismiss the progress being made at the local and international levels to promote the use of renewables. The European Union (EU), for example, is well on the way to achieving a 20% reduction in GHG emissions from 1990 levels by 2020, along with a 20%

15、 increase in the use of renewable energy. The transition to renewables will be faster due to dramatic improvements in the pricing and performance of such systems. As a result of the steady increases in the efficiency of wind and solar systems, together with the savings achieved through large-scale m

16、anufacture, the price of renewables is falling globally. With prices dropping this fast, solar energy is now proving competitive with fossil fuels for generating electricity in many areas. The change from fossil fuels to renewable energy will not come overnight, and it will not escape many setbacks.

17、 Nevertheless, renewables are likely to replace fossil fuels as the main source of electrical power well before mid-century.4.Vaclav Smil believes that _.A.renewable energies are not very practicalB.the change to renewables will come slowlyC.systems of fossil fuels have been firmly set upD.there are

18、 many setbacks of renewable energies5.We can learn from the passage that European Union _.A.has cut down half of the carbon emissionsB.has failed to find a way to reduce GHG emissionsC.is trying their best to encourage the use of renewablesD.tries to stop the introduction of new rules on renewables6

19、.The renewables are more competitive because of _.A.their falling pricesB.the decline in coal industryC.international tradeD.the new rules on CO2 emission7.The author writes this passage in order to _.A.call on people to use less fossil fuelsB.give advice on how to promote renewablesC.argue that the

20、 energy transition will come soonerD.prove the renewables will be the major source of energyC Norway aims to discover new resources beneath the sea, but its push into mining has raised environmental concerns. Norway could licence companies for deep-sea mining as early as 2023. That could place it am

21、ong the first countries to harvest seabed metals. Copper, zinc(锌) and other metals are in high demand for electric vehicle batteries, wind turbines and solar energy centres. However, that could also place Norway on the front line of controversies over the environmental risks of mining the worlds une

22、xplored seabeds. Norway recently announced it was carrying out an environmental study needed to start mineral exploration and mining. Once that is completed, the government plans to have public comments on its environmental study and on a proposal to open areas for exploration and production by the

23、end of 2022. The demand for minerals is being driven by what are often called clean technologies. But the process of getting those minerals from the seabed could cause environmental problems. Environmentalists including Britains David Attenborough have called for a temporary(暂时的) stop to deep-seabed

24、 mining until more is known about how it affects sea life. The environmental group Greenpeace called for a total ban in a recent report. In another report, the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy, known as the Ocean Panel, also called for greater knowledge about the effects of deep-sea

25、mining. The Ocean Panel is cochaired by Norway and has 14 member states that want to shape policy on the worlds oceans. Norway is known as a major oil producer. But, the country of 5.4 million people wants to find something to replace its top industry that is better for the environment and can grow

26、in the future. The move towards deep-sea mining follows three years of expeditions(考察). The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate, which carried out the work, said it found copper, zinc, cobalt(钴), gold and silver. The expeditions also discovered large amounts of lithium(锂) and the rare-earth metal scandi

27、um(钪) used in electronics and metal mixtures.8.What does the underlined word controversies in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Power.B.Benefits.C.Arguments.D.Popularity.9.What does Norway plan to do after finishing the environmental study?A.Decide mining areas.B.Ask for peoples opinions.C.Start seabed mi

28、ning at once.D.Take action to protect nature.10.What is the attitude of environmentalists towards sea mining?A.Unsupportive.B.Positive.C.Unclear.D.Uncaring.11.Which agrees with Norways aim of mining metals?A.Earning more money.B.Controlling the areas.C.Developing clean energy.D.Learning about sea re

29、sources.D Laura Stone is the founder of Sydney by Kayak(皮划艇), a company that offers guided kayak tours of Sydney Harbour in Australia. Not only did their business increase during the COVID-19, but one of their tours is actually more popular than ever. A few years ago, Laura was paddling in the harbo

30、ur when she noticed trash floating in the water. For reference, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) estimates that about 8 million tons of plastic end up in our ocean each year, causing big problems for wildlife and local plants. Laura wasso shocked by the garbage in the water that she d

31、ecided to dedicate a few paddles each week to trash cleanup. Incredibly, her clients were immediately on board with the idea, so Sydney by Kayak now leads four to five garbage-collecting tours every week! At the start of the COVID-19, Laura thought her business would drop off as many others had. Ins

32、tead, desperate for the purpose and a way to get outdoors, people flocked to her Clean Up Kayak tours. They now routinely take about 441 pounds of garbage out of the harbour each week! Weve been quite surprised, even through the COVID-19, weve been very busy, Laura said, Because they cant travel, pe

33、ople are looking for something to do. That is not just good for them, but also good for the environment. Each tour begins with participants preparing for some working tools. Some people come back many times for the satisfaction of collecting trash from the harbour. Julie Greening, for example, has d

34、one about 10 tours so far and said, Every little bit is worth it. We have 7 billion people on this planet. If everyone does a little, of course its going to help.12.What can Lauras company mainly do?A.Sell kayaks and paddles.B.Provide guided kayak tours.C.Offer tourism information.D.Organise outdoor

35、 activities.13.How does Laura get the idea of doing a cleanup on the water?A.Reading a report about pollution.B.Hearing of the appeal of the UNEP.C.Talking with her clients on a tour.D.Seeing the floating trash in the water.14.What surprised Laura most during the COVID-19?A.Business continued droppi

36、ng off.B.People helped clean up the garbage.C.Business increased because of garbage-cleaning.D.About 441 pounds of garbage were cleaned per week.15.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.Garbage-cleaning tools are popular in Sydney.B.People actively participate in the garbage-sorting.C.The p

37、ublic had a sense of environmental protection.D.The idea of using tools wins support from the government.第二节七选五(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)根据短文内容,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。Tips for Green Travel With Kids Travelling doesnt mean letting go of all the eco-friendly choices we work so hard to achieve i

38、n our daily life. Here are a few tips for green travel with kids: Booking nonstop flights whenever possible will reduce carbon emissions(碳排放). If the closest local airport doesnt have nonstop flights to a certain place, check with other local airports to see if nonstop flights are available. _16_ Wh

39、ether youre flying or driving, its easy when travelling to pull into fast food restaurants for snacks. _17_ My kids love to help plan snacks. I let them create their own snacks for the trip at home. _18_ At the airport, keep your reusable bottles empty until you have passed through the security chec

40、ks(安检). Fill them up on the other side of the security checkpoint. Single-use plastic water bottles create unnecessary waste and the plastic can be harmful to your health. _19_ Open a few windows and turn off the air conditioner(空调). You should also help your children keep their good and green habit

41、s from home to place while travelling. Sometimes vacation can mean more than one shower each dayonce in the morning and again after getting out of the pool. Pay attention to the number of showers and the length of showers. _20_A. Walking is good for your health.B. Try to cut back to save water and e

42、nergy.C. But you can pack healthy food from home.D. Travelling is a great chance to introduce your kids to the world.E. Reusable water bottles are easy to bring along wherever you travel.F. Save energy by turning off the hotel room lights when you head out for the day.G. You might have to drive a bi

43、t further, but saving on carbon emissions makes it worthwhile.第三部分语言知识运用第一节完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I fell in love with Yosemite National Park the first time I saw it. My parents took us there for camping. On the way out, I asked them to wait while I ran up

44、 to El Capitain, a 21 rock of 3,300 feet straight up. I touched that giant rock and knew 22 I wanted to climb it. That has been my lifes passion(热爱) ever since 23 the rocks and mountains of Yosemite. Ive long made Yosemite my 24 . About 15 years ago I started seeing a lot of 25 , like beer cans, emp

45、ty boxes, around the area. Its beyond me why visitors started respecting the place 26 and treated such a beautiful home-like place this way. I tried 27 trash(垃圾) myself, but the job was too big. I would 28 an hour or two on the job, only to find the area trashed all over again weeks later. Finally,

46、I got so tired of it that I decided something had to change. In 2004, together with some climbers, I set a date for a 29 . On that day, more than 300 people 30 . Over three days we collected about 6,000 pounds of trash. It was amazing how much we were able to31 . I couldnt believe the 32 we madethe

47、park looked clean! Each year volunteers come for the cleanup from everywhere. In 2007 alone, 2,945 people picked up 42,330 pounds of trash. I often hear people 33 about their surroundings. If you are one of them, I would say the only way to change things is by 34 rather than complaining. We need to

48、teach by 35 .21.A. distantB. hugeC. narrowD. loose22.A. immediatelyB. finallyC. graduallyD. recently23.A. imaginingB. paintingC. describingD. climbing24.A. gardenB. homeC. labD. palace25.A. materialB. resourcesC. wasteD. goods26.A. moreB. mostC. lessD. least27.A. throwing awayB. picking upC. breakin

49、g downD. diggingout28.A. killB. saveC. waitD. spend29.A. cleanupB. partyC. picnicD. concert30.A. dropped outB. showed upC. looked aroundD. called back31.A. demandB. receiveC. achieveD. overcome32.A. planB. visitC. contactD. difference33.A. talkB. complainC. argueD. quarrel34.A. doingB. thinkingC. qu

50、estioningD. watching35.A. methodB. explanationC. exampleD. research第二节语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The goal is that every 300 metres if you open a window, you _36_(see) green, says Chen Lan, an expert in Urban Design and Planning at Sichuan University. With its mild weat

51、her, teahouses, quiet leafy streets and _37_(international) known food, Chengdu in Southwest China has been known as one of the countrys _38_(good) cities to live in. Over the last two decades it has grown rapidly, _39_(drive) by Chinas Western Development Strategy. In 1998 the city was home to 4.2

52、million people. People _40_(come) from other parts of Sichuan Province since then, and that figure is now 8.8 million. To deal with that _41_(grow), the city planners of Chengdu are focused _42_ environmental protection. Rather than building parks in a city, the idea is to build a city within a park

53、. By 2050, Chengdu will be home of _43_ will be the worlds largest network of paths for people to walk or bike. The goal of these projects is _44_(help) Chengdu compete with major Chinese cities like Beijing and Shanghai while protecting _45_ from the kind of urbanisation and development that has ro

54、bbed some Chinese cities of their characters.第四部分:写作应用文写作 (满分15分)46. 假设你是某中学的学生李华,请根据以下提示,针对你市遭沙尘暴袭击的情况,向某英语报社写一封信,呼吁大家植树造林,保护环境。内容包括: 1.过去家乡树木成林,如今人们毁林种地、建房; 2.气候变化,土地沙漠化; 3.植树造林,人人有责。 注意: 1.词数80左右; 2.开头和结尾已给出,不计人总词数。Dear Editor,_Yours,Li Hua第一节 读后续写 (满分25分)47.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。

55、My family has always loved going to Disneyland. So in 2001, when Disney announced that they were opening California Adventure, it was a big deal. I remember I was only six years old when I went there for the first time. Ive been told that as a child I was very naughty and energetic, but always well-

56、meaning. I got a lot of enjoyment from making people angry. This relates to going to California Adventure for the first time ever with my grandmother and it is my oldest memory with her. On this fine day of fun and all things Disney, we reached the parks Ferris wheel, called the Sun Wheel(now Mickey

57、s Fun Wheel). If you do not know what the Sun Wheel is, I can briefly explain: It is the most terrifying Ferris wheel. Why? Well, the seat that you sit in, while 160 feet in the air, slides inwards and outwards as the wheel rotates(转动). If you rock it hard enough, it can almost do a complete 360-deg

58、ree spin(旋转). This creates a terrifying experience because it is like a 160-fool-lall swing. So I stood in line with my grandmother, and neither of us had any idea that this was not an ordinary Ferris wheel. After a long wait it was finally our turn to ride it. We sat inside and began to rise up and

59、 thats when I discovered the rides special feature. I started with slow, easy rocking and my grandmother began to fear for her life. Worrying we would fall out, she asked me to stop. 注意: 续写词数应为150左右。 Since I was a very naughty boy, I rocked it harder._ But to my surprise, my grandma actually enjoyed

60、 the terrifying experience with me._参考答案1-3.ACA 4-7.BCAC 8-11. CBAC 12-15. BDCC 16-20.GCEFB21-25. BADBC 26-30. CBDAB 31-35. CDBAC36.will see 37.internationally 38.best 39.driven 40.have come/have been coming 41.growth 42.on/upon 43.what 44.to help 45.it46. 答案：Dear Editor, Im a student at a middle sc

61、hool. Im writing to express my great concern for the environment in my hometown. Thick forests and green grass used to be seen. However, as people here cut down many trees to build houses and grow more crops, the forests were seriously destroyed. Besides, because of climate changes it rains little n

62、ow. As a result, sandstorms occur frequently. To prevent the process of desertification, all the people should take good care of the forests and plant more trees. Looking forward to hearing from you. Yours, Li hua 47.答案： Since I was a very naughty boy, I rocked it harder. Each time I rocked harder,

63、she asked me to stop. But I was having too much fun scaring her and swinging around. So what did I do? I rocked it as hard as my little body could manage. It got to the point that my grandmother was yelling at the top of her voice, while kicking and screaming at me to stop. It was so much fun. The r

64、ide finished and I knew I was going to be in trouble. But to my surprise, my grandma actually enjoyed the terrifying experience with me. I actually didnt get into trouble, but she vowed to never ride it with me again. To this day, my grandma and I still recall and laugh about our terrifying Sun Wheel experience. Shes told me that she always thinks back to that moment when she thinks about how much I have changed since then, and I always think back to it as a fun experience with her that I will never forget.