Question

Cities and towns in 35 countries took part. The year 2012 saw 6,950 towns and cities in more than 152 countries took part in Earth Hour movement. Last year 7,000 towns and cities in more than 154 countries took part in Earth Hour. This year, WWF is calling for people across the world to take part in Earth Hour 2014 – the biggest switch-off in history.

For the eighth year, people are being asked to turn off their lights for one hour to call attention to the issue of climate change. The WWF’s organizers say climate change is one of the greatest threats(威胁) facing wildlife and nature. They also say when it comes to save energy and money, big changes start with small steps like turning out the lights.

Earth Hour supporter Jamie Oliver has some great ideas of his own for helping the environment: “We can all make simple changes to help, like always choosing higher-welfare(规模化养殖的) meat, and even trying to have a couple of meat-free days a week. More little steps, such as taking a shower instead of a bath, leaving the car behind and walking to work, not leaving electrical appliances on standby（备用的） and so on are the beginning of a low carbon lifestyle and a healthier world.

This year, Earth Hour is asking people to take the movement “beyond the hour”. Earth Hour is a call to stand up and get involved. We hope everyone will join us in turning off for a brighter future.

1.What’s the main idea of Paragraph 1?

A. The first Earth Hour movement

B. History of Earth Hour and its tasks.

C. Earth Hour has changed our lives.

D. Everyone can make a difference.

2.Which of the following is Wrong?

A. The first Earth Hour started in 2007 in Australia.

B. This year people are expected to turn off their lights for over one hour.

C. For seven years , Earth Hour calls for action on climate change.

D. 7,000 towns and cities in over 154 countries took part in Earth Hour 2013.

3. According to the passage, all the following are small steps we can take Except_____.

A. Turning off our lights in Earth Hour.

B. Taking a bath instead of a shower

C. Going to work on foot instead of by car

D. Choosing higher-welfare meat

4.The best title of the passage is_________________.

A. Climate Change: the greatest threat

B. WWF: a global charity

C. Earth Hour: small steps big difference.

D. Climate Action: a global call

 

Answer 1

1.B

2.C

3.B

4.C

【解析】

试题分析：这篇短文中作者主要介绍了“地球一小时”活动的历史，以及这项活动所带来的全球性的影响。号召人们为保护地球而采取一些力所能及的措施。

1.1】主旨大意题。第一段主要介绍了Earth Hour在2012,2013及2014年所进行的情况。故答案B能概括该段的主旨大意。

2.2】细节理解题。根据文中信息For the eighth year, people are being asked to turn off their lights for one hour to call attention to the issue of climate change.可知这项活动进行了八年。故C项错误。答案选C。

3.3】细节理解题。根据文中信息such as taking a shower instead of a bath,可知是用淋浴来代替泡澡来节约能源。故答案选B。

4.4】标题归纳题。通读全文可知，整篇文章讲的是地球一小时活动的意义。所以只要C项紧扣文章主旨。故答案选C。

考点：科普环保类短文阅读。