How can we get rid of garbage? Do we have enough energy sources to meet our future energy needs?

These are two important questions that many people are asking today. Some people think that men might be able to solve both problems at the same time. They suggest using garbage as an energy source.

For a long time people buried garbage or dumped it on empty land. Now, empty land is scarce. But more and more garbage is produced each year. But garbage can be a good fuel to use. The things in garbage do not look like coal, petroleum, or natural gas; but they are chemically similar to these fossil fuels. As we use up our fossil-fuel supplies, we might be able to use garbage as an energy source.

Burning garbage is not a new idea. Some cities in Europe and the United States have been burning garbage for years. The heat that is produced by burning garbage is used to boil water. The steam that is produced is used to make electricity or to heat nearby buildings. In Paris, France, some power plants burn almost 2 million metric tons of the city's garbage each year. The amount of energy produced is about the same as the world produced by burning almost a half million barrels of oil!

But there are problems in using garbage as a fuel. Garbage that burns easily, such as food scraps and paper, must be separated from metals, glass, and other materials that do not burn easily. This separation process is normally costly. Another problem is that burning garbage can pollute the air.

Our fossil fuel supplies are limited. Burning garbage might be one kind of energy source that we can use to help meet our energy needs. This method could also reduce the amount of garbage piling up on the earth.

53. What two problems can be solved by burning garbage?

       A. The shortage of energy; Air pollution.

       B. The shortage of energy; the shortage of empty land for holding garbage.

       C. Air pollution; the shortage of empty land for holding garbage.

       D. Air pollution; the shortage of fossil fuel.

54.Which of the following is NOT a result of burning garbage?

       A. The heat produced is used to boil water.

       B. The steam produced is used to make electricity.

       C. The garbage burned is turned into fossil fuels.

       D. The steam produced is used to heat buildings.

55.According to the passage. Which of the following four groups of garbage is ready for burning?

       A. food scraps and metals                    B. paper and glass

       C. metals and glass                             D. food scraps and paper

56.What is the general tone of the passage?

A. optimistic                        B. indifferent                      C. advocating                D. anxious

How can we get rid of garbage? Do we have enough energy sources to meet our future energy needs?
These are two important questions that many people are asking today. Some people think that men might be able to solve both problems at the same time. They suggest using garbage as an energy source.
For a long time people buried garbage or dumped it on empty land. Now, empty land is scarce. But more and more garbage is produced each year. But garbage can be a good fuel to use. The things in garbage do not look like coal, petroleum, or natural gas; but they are chemically similar to these fossil fuels. As we use up our fossil-fuel supplies, we might be able to use garbage as an energy source.
Burning garbage is not a new idea. Some cities in Europe and the United States have been burning garbage for years. The heat that is produced by burning garbage is used to boil water. The steam that is produced is used to make electricity or to heat nearby buildings. In Paris, France, some power plants burn almost 2 million metric tons of the city's garbage each year. The amount of energy produced is about the same as the world produced by burning almost a half million barrels of oil!
But there are problems in using garbage as a fuel. Garbage that burns easily, such as food scraps and paper, must be separated from metals, glass, and other materials that do not burn easily. This separation process is normally costly. Another problem is that burning garbage can pollute the air.
Our fossil fuel supplies are limited. Burning garbage might be one kind of energy source that we can use to help meet our energy needs. This method could also reduce the amount of garbage piling up on the earth.

1. 1.

   What two problems can be solved by burning garbage?
   

   1. A.
      The shortage of energy; Air pollution.
   2. B.
      The shortage of energy; the shortage of empty land for holding garbage.
   3. C.
      Air pollution; the shortage of empty land for holding garbage.
   4. D.
      Air pollution; the shortage of fossil fuel.
2. 2.

   Which of the following is NOT a result of burning garbage?
   

   1. A.
      The heat produced is used to boil water.
   2. B.
      The steam produced is used to make electricity.
   3. C.
      The garbage burned is turned into fossil fuels.
   4. D.
      The steam produced is used to heat buildings.
3. 3.

   According to the passage. Which of the following four groups of garbage is ready for burning?
   

   1. A.
      food scraps and metals                   
   2. B.
      paper and glass
   3. C.
      metals and glass                            
   4. D.
      food scraps and paper
4. 4.

   What is the general tone of the passage?

   1. A.
      optimistic                      
   2. B.
      indifferent                    
   3. C.
      advocating              
   4. D.
      anxious

These are two important questions that many people are asking today. Some people think that men might be able to solve both problems at the same time. They suggest using garbage as an energy source.

For a long time people buried garbage or dumped it on empty land. Now, empty land is scarce. But more and more garbage is produced each year. But garbage can be a good fuel to use. The things in garbage do not look like coal, petroleum, or natural gas, but they are chemically similar to these fossil fuels. As we use up our fossil—fuel supplies, we might be able to use garbage as an energy source.

Burning garbage is not a new idea. Some cities in Europe and the US have been burning garbage for years. The heat that is produced by burning garbage is used to boil water. The steam that is produced is used to make electricity or to heat nearby buildings. In Paris, France, some power plants burn almost 2 million metric tons of the city’s garbage each year. The amount of energy produced is about the same as would be produced by burning almost a half million barrels of oil.

But there are problems in using garbage as a fuel. Garbage that burns easily, such as food scrapes and paper, must be separated from metals, glass, and other materials that do not burn easily. This separation process is normally costly. Another problem is that burning garbage can pollute the air.

Our fossil fuel supplies are limited. Burning garbage might be one kind of energy source that we can use to help meet our energy needs. This method could also reduce the amount of garbage piling up on the earth.

1. What two problems can be solved by burning garbage?

A. The shortage of energy; Air pollution.

B. The shortage of energy; The shortage of empty land for holding garbage.

C. Air pollution; The shortage of empty land for holding garbage.

D. Air pollution; The garbage of fossil fuel.

2. Which of the following is NOT a result of burning garbage?

A. The heat produced is used to boil water.

B. The steam produced is used to make electricity.

C. The garbage burned is turned into fossil fuels.

D. The steam produced is used to heat buildings.

3. According to the passage, which of the following four groups of garbage is ready for burning?

A. Food scraps and metals. 　　　　　　　　　　　　   B. Paper and glass.

C. Metals and glass.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　        D. Food scraps and paper.

4. Which of the following methods of exposition is not used in the passage?

A. Questions and answers.　　　　　　　　　　   B. Figures.

C. Examples.　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　 D. Analogy.

How can we get rid of garbage? Do we have enough energy sources to meet our future energy needs?

These are two important questions that many people are asking today. Some people think that men might be able to solve both problems at the same time. They suggest using garbage as an energy source.

For a long time people buried garbage or dumped it on empty land. Now, empty land is scarce. But more and more garbage is produced each year. But garbage can be a good fuel to use. The things in garbage do not look like coal, petroleum, or natural gas, but they are chemically similar to these fossil fuels. As we use up our fossil—fuel supplies, we might be able to use garbage as an energy source.

Burning garbage is not a new idea. Some cities in Europe and the US have been burning garbage for years. The heat that is produced by burning garbage is used to boil water. The steam that is produced is used to make electricity or to heat nearby buildings. In Paris, France, some power plants burn almost 2 million metric tons of the city’s garbage each year. The amount of energy produced is about the same as would be produced by burning almost a half million barrels of oil.

But there are problems in using garbage as a fuel. Garbage that burns easily, such as food scrapes and paper, must be separated from metals, glass, and other materials that do not burn easily. This separation process is normally costly. Another problem is that burning garbage can pollute the air.

Our fossil fuel supplies are limited. Burning garbage might be one kind of energy source that we can use to help meet our energy needs. This method could also reduce the amount of garbage piling up on the earth.

1. What two problems can be solved by burning garbage?

A. The shortage of energy; Air pollution.

B. The shortage of energy; The shortage of empty land for holding garbage.

C. Air pollution; The shortage of empty land for holding garbage.

D. Air pollution; The garbage of fossil fuel.

2. Which of the following is NOT a result of burning garbage?

A. The heat produced is used to boil water.

B. The steam produced is used to make electricity.

C. The garbage burned is turned into fossil fuels.

D. The steam produced is used to heat buildings.

3. According to the passage, which of the following four groups of garbage is ready for burning?

A. Food scraps and metals. 　　　　　　　　　　　　   B. Paper and glass.

C. Metals and glass.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　        D. Food scraps and paper.

4. Which of the following methods of exposition is not used in the passage?

A. Questions and answers.　　　　　　　　　　   B. Figures.

C. Examples.　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　 D. Analogy.

阅读理解

　　How can we get rid of garbage? Do we have enough energy sources to meet our future energy needs? These are two important questions that many people are asking today. Some people think that men might be able to solve both problems at the same time. They suggest using garbage as an energy source.

　　For a long time, people buried garbage or dumped it on empty land. Now, empty land is scarce. But more and more garbage can be a good fuel to use. The things in garbage are not like coal, petroleum(石油), or natural gas, but they are chemically similar to the fossil fuels. As we use up our fossil fuel supplies, we might be able to use garbage as an energy source.

　　Burning garbage is not a new idea. Some cities in Europe and the U. S. have been burning garbage for years. The heat that is produced by burning garbage is used to boil water. The steam that is produced is used to make electricity of heating nearby buildings. In Paris, France, some power plants bum almost 2 million metric tons of the city garbage each year. The amount of energy produced is about the same as would be produced by burning almost a half million barrels of oil.

　　But there are problems in using garbage as a fuel. Garbage that burn easily, such as food scraps(碎屑) and paper, must be separated from metals, glass and other materials that do not burn easily. This separation process is normally costly. Another problem is that burning garbage can pollute the air.

　　Our fossil fuel supplies are limited. Burning garbage might be one kind of energy source that we can use to help meet our energy needs. This method could also reduce the amount of garbage piling up on the earth.

1．The subject of the passage might be ________.

[　　]

A．how to get rid of garbage

B．burning garbage is a good way to get rid of garbage

C．there are many problems in using garbage

D．garbage can be burned into energy source

2．Which of the following is Not true according to the passage?

[　　]

A．Glass must be separated from metals before burning.

B．Burning garbage can pollute the air.

C．The separation process of garbage is expensive.

D．Burning garbage can help us meet our energy needs.

3．Why do people make use. of garbage?

[　　]

A．Empty land is becoming less and less.

B．Garbage is chemically similar to coal and petroleum.

C．Some power plants burn almost 2 million tons of garbage.

D．Both A and B.

4．What kind of method does the writer use to organize the passage?

[　　]

A．States the main idea and gives details to prove it.

B．Asks questions and provides methods to solve them.

C．Asks questions and gives examples to explain them.

D．Separately describes some facts and makes conclusions.