Question

【题目】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。

Everyone can help to save the world

We are all environmentalists now. We all know about acid rain and the ozone hole. 【1】 As consumers we have the power to make decisions which will contribute to a better world and it is in our power to do what we can to protect the earth.

【2】 In this way we have the power to influence retailers (零售商) to sell us these so-called “green” products. Therefore, the supermarkets have understood the message and are now trying to improve their environmental image. They are turning to less wasteful and recyclable packaging. The range of “green” products will continue to expand to meet the growing demand. This message has also reached the manufacturers. 【3】 They have realized that protecting the environment may start as an advertising campaign but in the hands of intelligent people it can become a very profitable business. Besides, we can do more.

Furthermore, we also know there are other areas where all of us can make a positive contribution to a cleaner, healthier and safer environment. 【4】 There are a number of ways we can do this. For example, we now know how important it is to have our homes well insulated (隔热). We should choose the best energy efficient technology, such as modern light bulbs which can reduce electricity consumption by 80% over the older ones. We must also work hard to reduce the amount of rubbish we produce. We all produce tons of rubbish and waste disposal has become a big problem. As an environmentally-conscious consumer we should buy products which do not have so much packaging. Also, we should try to avoid non-returnable goods at all costs. In Scandinavia and Germany, for example, plastic bottles and cans are now returnable goods.

In conclusion it is important to emphasize once again the rise of consumer power. We must realize that we are all part of the problem. 【5】

A. We can all reduce energy consumption at home and so cut the emissions from power systems.

B. For example, when we walk into a supermarket we can choose to buy environmentally friendly products and reject products which damage our planet.

C. There are some other ways to protect the environment.

D. Companies are developing environmentally friendly products that maintain a high quality and a low price.

E. But what are we doing about these problems?

F. Nevertheless we must also realize that we have the responsibility to be part of the solution.

G. Everybody has the duty to contribute to a cleaner world.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】E

【2】B

【3】D

【4】A

【5】F

【解析】

试题分析：文章讲述了我们每个人都是环境保护者，作为消费者，我们能够做许多事情来保护环境。

【1】E 考查上下文的理解判断能力。空格前一句We all know about acid rain and the ozone hole.提到了酸雨和臭氧洞的问题，后一句As consumers we have the power to make decisions which will contribute to a better world and it is in our power to do what we can to protect the earth.马上又说了我们作为消费者有能力去做一些事情来保护环境，因此E项放在这里正好能连接前后句，故答案为E。

【2】B 考查上下文的理解判断能力。为了承接上文，还有空格后面一句话说以这种方式我们就能影响零售商出售绿色产品。选项B是用具体的实例来说明我们可以这么做，而且和后一句意思完全能衔接起来。故答案为B。

【3】D 考查上下文的理解判断能力。空格前一句话说能影响生产商、制造厂，对应着D项中的companies，后一句话又提到保护环境，与D项的表述完全吻合，因此答案为D。

【4】A 考查上下文的理解判断能力。本段段首句Furthermore, we also know there are other areas where all of us can make a positive contribution to a cleaner, healthier and safer environment.说我们还可以做许多事情来保护环境。A项正好是一个具体的实例，因此答案为A。

【5】F 考查上下文的理解判断能力。本段是总结段，前面一句We must realize that we are all part of the problem说我们是问题的一部分，因此后面接上我们有责任成为解决问题的一部分，故答案为F。