Question

Shopping green can make an important contribution to protecting the planet and conserving its resources.

Today’s consumer faces a wider range of choices than ever before, Add to that the steady stream of sales campaigns, and shopping smart only gets harder. To buy economically and reduce waste, safeguard health and protect the environment, you’ll need to follow some basic principles and have a clear idea of what you want.

1. Do Your Homework

Before making any major purchase, take the time to research it. Plentiful resources are usually available online. Avoid buying in a hurry, and don’t be persuaded by overenthusiastic salespeople. Sleep on it if necessary—you won’t regret giving yourself some extra time to think.

2. Take the Long View

Consider the running costs as well as the initial price of any item you buy. Many environmentally friendly products cost more to buy, but save you money in the long run. Choose items that are made to last. For example, pick a sofa that has a hardwood or steel frame rather than one made of softwood, which may break easily.

3. Skip the Disposable Option

Buy reusable products like washable cloth towels, handkerchiefs, serviettes（餐巾）and cleaning cloths rather than paper, single-use varieties. Avoid other disposable supplies like cups, glasses, and chopsticks, too.

4. Take the Local Route

Buy local products that are in season. It’s usually cheaper and fresher and has less harm to the environment. Markets and roadside stands are good sources. Some supermarkets also buy from local producers. Support it if you have one.

5. Avoid Wasteful Packaging

Better not buy products that have too much packaging. It’s estimated that approximately 10 percent of every shopping bill is actually paying for packaging—which you normally just throw away! Moreover, significant amounts of energy are used in the production of packaging. Purchasing refillable and renewable containers can also help cut this kind of waste.

1.What could be the best title for this passage?

A. Protection of the Planet

B. Green Shopping Principles

C. Environmentally Friendly Products

D. Resource Conservation

2.The underlined phrase “sleep on it” has the similar meaning with       .

A. think it over                                     B. forget about it

C. set it aside                                              D. put it into action

3.Why does the author advise us to buy lasting products?

A. Because they are less expensive to buy.

B. Because they save money in the long run.

C. Because they will never break.

D. Because they are local products.

4.Which of the following can be considered green shopping?

A. Following the stream of sales campaigns.      

B. Buying disposable chopsticks.

C. Focusing on packaging.

D. Purchasing from local markets.

 

Answer 1

【答案】

 

1.B

2.A

3.B

4.D

【解析】

試題分析：在倡導(dǎo)綠色生活的今天，我們?cè)鯓幼霾拍芫G色購(gòu)物呢？本文為你提供了一些實(shí)用的建議和小點(diǎn)子。做一些調(diào)查；目光看遠(yuǎn)一些；用循環(huán)使用的用品；用當(dāng)?shù)氐膽?yīng)季物品；避免過(guò)度包裝。

1.主旨大意題。文章介紹的是綠色購(gòu)物的準(zhǔn)則。故選B。

2.詞義理解題。由上下文及“you won’t regret giving yourself some extra time to think.”可知，作者想讓人們先思考一下在作出買(mǎi)的決定。故選A。

3.細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由“but save you money in the long run. Choose items that are made to last.”可知這樣可以在以后有長(zhǎng)期的節(jié)省。故選B。

4.細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由“Take the Local Route”可知區(qū)內(nèi)航線更利于綠色消費(fèi)。故選D。

考點(diǎn)：環(huán)保類閱讀。