Question

閱讀下面材料，從每題所給的三個選項（A、B和C）中，選出最佳選項。

In the months of December and January, China experienced some of the worst air pollution in its history. At times, Beijing’s Air Quality Index(AQI)was measured at 406. Any AQI reading over 150 is considered “unhealthy” and any reading over 300 is considered “hazardous.” In Shanghai, we had several days when the AQI neared 300. The PM2.5 readings were also high. PM2.5 refers to particulate (微粒的)matter smaller than 2.5 microns(微米) in diameter. These particles are small enough to get into the lungs and can cause cancer and other lung diseases.

China is now becoming acutely aware that the rush to development has come at a price and may be endangering the health of its citizens. This is something other countries have faced before. The U.K. used to be the most polluted country in the world. It wasn’t until London’s Big Smog of 1952 that people realized that air pollution was a real health hazard. Twelve thousand deaths were directly related to that “pea-souper(濃霧)” and it resulted in Parliament(英國議會)passing the Clean Air Act(《清潔空氣法案》)of 1956.

China will no doubt pass similar laws. It’s a choice between wealth and health. As Beijingers and Shanghainese coughed their way through December and January, the choice may have become easier to make.

1.According to the following AQI, if you are in _________now, it is healthy for you.

A. Shanghai. B. Guangzhou. C. Beijing.

2. Why did Parliament pass the Clean Air Act of 1956?

A. Thousands of people died because of the “pea-souper”.

B. The PM2.5 readings were very low in UK.

C. The Parliament wanted to pass more laws.

3. Which of the following is True according to the passage?

A. The U.K. is the most polluted country in the world now.

B. PM2.5 may cause cancer and other lung diseases.

C. China will not pass similar laws like the Clean Air Act.

4.The underlined word “hazardous” means “______” in Chinese.

A. 危險的 B. 溫和的 C. 健康的

5. According to the passage, why will China pass laws to make air cleaner?

A. It may help the country develop more rapidly.

B. People can’t make the choice between wealth and health.

C. People realize air pollution was a real health hazard.

Answer 1

1.B

2.A

3.B

4.A

5.C

【解析】

試題分析：這篇短文主要介紹了在十二月和一月的幾個月里，中國經歷了歷史上最嚴重的空氣污染。有時，北京的空氣質量指數（AQI）測量是406。在上海，有幾天接近300。任何超過150的讀數被認為是“不健康”，讀過300則被認為是“危險的”。中國現在越來越意識到急于發展代價是危害市民的健康。這是其他國家以前所面臨的中國也將通過法律來保護環境。

1.Any AQI reading over 150 is considered “unhealthy” and any reading over 300 is considered “hazardous.”，可知AQI讀數超過150是不健康的。因為廣州小于159，故選B。

2. thousand deaths were directly related to that “pea-souper(濃霧)” and it resulted in Parliament(英國議會)passing the Clean Air Act(《清潔空氣法案》)of 1956. 可知是因為十二萬人的死亡和濃霧有關，是英國議會通過了清潔空氣法案。故選A。

3.細節理解題。PM2.5 refers to particulate (微粒的)matter smaller than 2.5 microns(微米) in diameter. These particles are small enough to get into the lungs and can cause cancer and other lung diseases.可知PM2.5可能會導致癌癥或肺部疾病，故選B。

4.詞義猜測題。根據第四段根據Any AQI reading over 150 is considered “unhealthy” and any reading over 300 is considered “hazardous.”可知AQI讀數超過150是不健康的那么超過300則是危險的，故選B。

5.最后一段可知人們認識到了空氣污染是健康的危害。所以人們會在健康和財富中作出正確的選擇，故選C。

考點：環境保護類短文閱讀。