Ⅲ. 绿色出行
在出行前，Daniel 了解到游客可能会对当地环境造成破坏，于是他决定做一个绿色的旅行者。我们应该向他学习！
(2025·扬州二模改编) Antarctica is now a popular travel spot. A famous travel writer, Pico Iyer, wrote of his experience in Antarctica. "The visit gives me wonderful memories and also makes me worry about Earth's environmental problems." Iyer isn't alone. Many tourists have this feeling that is called "Antarctic ambassadorship".
About 100,000 tourists visit Antarctica each year. Though this number is tiny compared to tourism standards, their visits can still harm the environment. Most visitors go to the areas where penguins, seals, and birds live for only a few months per year. There's no host community to protest(抗议) if visitor numbers get too high.
Even so, strong protection is in place. There are some strict rules in the "Antarctic Treaty System"—the set of international agreements which were signed by over 50 countries. Tour companies have to follow strict environmental rules. For example, to avoid bringing dirt, seeds, or insects to Antarctica, tourists must clean their shoes and vacuum their pockets before setting foot on the ice. They must also stay 5 metres away from wildlife so that animals don't feel scared.
Almost all Antarctic ship owners belong to IAATO (International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators), the group that manages Antarctic tourism. Recently, IAATO has to report how much fuel it uses as part of IAATO's efforts to make the industry more environment - friendly. Some companies now use special "hybrid ships". These ships run on both fuel and electricity, which helps lower pollution. For short trips near the coast, the ships can use electric power, reducing carbon dioxide emissions and making them quieter and cleaner.
If you're one of the tourists going to Antarctica this summer, enjoy the experience—but go with care. Be aware that no trip south comes without environmental cost and use this knowledge to make clear - eyed decisions about your activities both in Antarctica and once you're safely back home.
1. 语言能力 推断能力
What's the purpose of Paragraph 1?
A. To introduce the famous writer Pico Iyer.
B. To ask more people to travel to Antarctica.
C. To show worries about the Antarctic environment.
D. To show how amazing it is to be an Antarctic Ambassador.
2. What's the possible meaning of the underlined word "vacuum" in Paragraph 3?
A. Protect.
B. Empty.
C. Increase.
D. Fill.
3. According to the text, we can know
A. IAATO has taken action to protect the environment
B. the writer describes the strict rules by telling stories
C. the writer is strongly against travelling to Antarctica
D. the number of visitors to Antarctica is beyond standards
4. What is the best title for the text?
A. Antarctica Travel : Explore the Ice
B. Antarctic Treaty System : Sign and Follow
C. Hybrid Ships : Reduce Pollution
D. Travel South : Enjoy and Protect
Questions: 1. Search on the internet, and find out what harm visitors may bring to the environment in Antarctica? (Give an example)
2. What can we do to be green travellers? (Give an example)
在出行前，Daniel 了解到游客可能会对当地环境造成破坏，于是他决定做一个绿色的旅行者。我们应该向他学习！
(2025·扬州二模改编) Antarctica is now a popular travel spot. A famous travel writer, Pico Iyer, wrote of his experience in Antarctica. "The visit gives me wonderful memories and also makes me worry about Earth's environmental problems." Iyer isn't alone. Many tourists have this feeling that is called "Antarctic ambassadorship".
About 100,000 tourists visit Antarctica each year. Though this number is tiny compared to tourism standards, their visits can still harm the environment. Most visitors go to the areas where penguins, seals, and birds live for only a few months per year. There's no host community to protest(抗议) if visitor numbers get too high.
Even so, strong protection is in place. There are some strict rules in the "Antarctic Treaty System"—the set of international agreements which were signed by over 50 countries. Tour companies have to follow strict environmental rules. For example, to avoid bringing dirt, seeds, or insects to Antarctica, tourists must clean their shoes and vacuum their pockets before setting foot on the ice. They must also stay 5 metres away from wildlife so that animals don't feel scared.
Almost all Antarctic ship owners belong to IAATO (International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators), the group that manages Antarctic tourism. Recently, IAATO has to report how much fuel it uses as part of IAATO's efforts to make the industry more environment - friendly. Some companies now use special "hybrid ships". These ships run on both fuel and electricity, which helps lower pollution. For short trips near the coast, the ships can use electric power, reducing carbon dioxide emissions and making them quieter and cleaner.
If you're one of the tourists going to Antarctica this summer, enjoy the experience—but go with care. Be aware that no trip south comes without environmental cost and use this knowledge to make clear - eyed decisions about your activities both in Antarctica and once you're safely back home.
1. 语言能力 推断能力
What's the purpose of Paragraph 1?
A. To introduce the famous writer Pico Iyer.
B. To ask more people to travel to Antarctica.
C. To show worries about the Antarctic environment.
D. To show how amazing it is to be an Antarctic Ambassador.
2. What's the possible meaning of the underlined word "vacuum" in Paragraph 3?
A. Protect.
B. Empty.
C. Increase.
D. Fill.
3. According to the text, we can know
A
.A. IAATO has taken action to protect the environment
B. the writer describes the strict rules by telling stories
C. the writer is strongly against travelling to Antarctica
D. the number of visitors to Antarctica is beyond standards
4. What is the best title for the text?
A. Antarctica Travel : Explore the Ice
B. Antarctic Treaty System : Sign and Follow
C. Hybrid Ships : Reduce Pollution
D. Travel South : Enjoy and Protect
Questions: 1. Search on the internet, and find out what harm visitors may bring to the environment in Antarctica? (Give an example)
2. What can we do to be green travellers? (Give an example)
答案：1 - 4 CBAD
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了南极洲成热门旅游地，但游客增多会破坏环境，现有相关规定和环保措施，呼吁游客享受南极之旅的同时做好环境保护。
1. C 解析：写作意图题。根据“The visit gives me wonderful memories and also makes me worry about Earth's environmental problems.”可知，第一段提到著名旅行作家的经历是为了展示人们对南极洲环境的担忧。故选 C。
2. B 解析：词义猜测题。根据“Tour companies have to follow strict environmental rules. For example...”可知此处描述了符合保护环境的做法，因此游客在踏上冰面之前必须清理鞋子并清空口袋。所以“vacuum”意思是“清空”，与“Empty”意思相近。故选 B。
3. A 解析：推理判断题。根据“Recently, IAATO has to report how much fuel it uses as part of IAATO's efforts to make the industry more environment - friendly. Some companies now use special 'hybrid ships'. These ships run on both fuel and electricity, which helps lower pollution.”可知，IAATO 采取了行动来保护环境。故选 A。
4. D 解析：标题归纳题。根据文章内容以及最后一段“If you're one of the tourists going to Antarctica this summer, enjoy the experience—but go with care.”可知，文章主要告诉读者，去南极旅行，享受旅行的同时也要保护环境。故选 D。
Questions: 1. They may bring dirt, seeds, and micro living things that can break the ecosystem there./They may disturb the lives of wild animals./They may leave rubbish there...（根据查询结果回答，答案不唯一，言之有理即可）
2. Reuse our towels instead of what the hotel provides./Always carry an eco - friendly bag while shopping./Save electricity and water in every possible situation.（答案不唯一，言之有理即可）
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了南极洲成热门旅游地，但游客增多会破坏环境，现有相关规定和环保措施，呼吁游客享受南极之旅的同时做好环境保护。
1. C 解析：写作意图题。根据“The visit gives me wonderful memories and also makes me worry about Earth's environmental problems.”可知，第一段提到著名旅行作家的经历是为了展示人们对南极洲环境的担忧。故选 C。
2. B 解析：词义猜测题。根据“Tour companies have to follow strict environmental rules. For example...”可知此处描述了符合保护环境的做法，因此游客在踏上冰面之前必须清理鞋子并清空口袋。所以“vacuum”意思是“清空”，与“Empty”意思相近。故选 B。
3. A 解析：推理判断题。根据“Recently, IAATO has to report how much fuel it uses as part of IAATO's efforts to make the industry more environment - friendly. Some companies now use special 'hybrid ships'. These ships run on both fuel and electricity, which helps lower pollution.”可知，IAATO 采取了行动来保护环境。故选 A。
4. D 解析：标题归纳题。根据文章内容以及最后一段“If you're one of the tourists going to Antarctica this summer, enjoy the experience—but go with care.”可知，文章主要告诉读者，去南极旅行，享受旅行的同时也要保护环境。故选 D。
Questions: 1. They may bring dirt, seeds, and micro living things that can break the ecosystem there./They may disturb the lives of wild animals./They may leave rubbish there...（根据查询结果回答，答案不唯一，言之有理即可）
2. Reuse our towels instead of what the hotel provides./Always carry an eco - friendly bag while shopping./Save electricity and water in every possible situation.（答案不唯一，言之有理即可）
解析：
【分析】
1. 第1题：这是写作意图题，解题时需聚焦第一段核心语句。文中引用旅行作家Pico Iyer的话“The visit gives me wonderful memories and also makes me worry about Earth's environmental problems”，明确传递出对南极环境的担忧，结合选项即可判断第一段的写作目的。
2. 第2题：这是词义猜测题，要结合上下文语境分析。前文提到游客需遵守严格环保规则，避免携带泥土、种子或昆虫到南极，清理鞋子后，对口袋的操作必然是清空以杜绝污染物，以此推断“vacuum”的含义。
3. 第3题：这是推理判断题，需定位到IAATO相关内容。文中提到IAATO要求报告燃料使用量，部分公司启用混合动力船降低污染，这些举措都表明IAATO采取了实际行动保护环境，据此判断选项。
4. 第4题：这是标题归纳题，要把握全文主旨。文章先介绍南极旅游的环境影响，再讲现有保护措施，最后呼吁游客享受旅行的同时注重环保，最后一段的“enjoy the experience—but go with care”是核心，以此确定标题。
拓展题：第1题可结合文中提及的游客携带外来物质、干扰野生动物等内容举例说明危害；第2题从日常环保行为出发，举例阐述绿色旅行的具体做法。
【解析】
1. 第1题：写作意图题。根据第一段中“The visit gives me wonderful memories and also makes me worry about Earth's environmental problems.”可知，引用作家的经历是为了表达对南极环境的担忧，选项C符合，故选C。
2. 第2题：词义猜测题。根据前文“to avoid bringing dirt, seeds, or insects to Antarctica, tourists must clean their shoes”可知，此处是为防止携带外来污染物，游客需要清空口袋，“vacuum”与“Empty”意思相近，故选B。
3. 第3题：推理判断题。根据第四段“Recently, IAATO has to report how much fuel it uses as part of IAATO's efforts to make the industry more environment - friendly. Some companies now use special 'hybrid ships'.”可知，IAATO采取了报告燃料使用、推广混合动力船等措施保护环境，选项A正确，故选A。
4. 第4题：标题归纳题。结合全文内容，尤其是最后一段“If you're one of the tourists going to Antarctica this summer, enjoy the experience—but go with care.”可知，文章主旨是呼吁游客在享受南极之旅的同时做好环境保护，选项D最贴合，故选D。
拓展题：
1. 示例：They may bring dirt, seeds, and micro living things that can break the ecosystem there.
2. 示例：Always carry an eco-friendly bag while travelling to avoid using plastic bags.
【答案】
1-4 CBAD
拓展题：
1. They may bring dirt, seeds, and micro living things that can break the ecosystem there.（答案不唯一，言之有理即可）
2. Always carry an eco-friendly bag while travelling to avoid using plastic bags.（答案不唯一，言之有理即可）
【知识点】
写作意图判断、词义猜测、主旨归纳
【点评】
本文是一篇紧扣环保主题的说明文，围绕南极旅游的环境影响与保护措施展开，考查了英语阅读理解的核心能力，既要求学生精准捕捉细节信息，也需要把握文章主旨，同时引导学生树立绿色旅行、保护环境的意识，具有较强的现实教育意义。
【难度系数】
0.6
1. 第1题：这是写作意图题，解题时需聚焦第一段核心语句。文中引用旅行作家Pico Iyer的话“The visit gives me wonderful memories and also makes me worry about Earth's environmental problems”，明确传递出对南极环境的担忧，结合选项即可判断第一段的写作目的。
2. 第2题：这是词义猜测题，要结合上下文语境分析。前文提到游客需遵守严格环保规则，避免携带泥土、种子或昆虫到南极，清理鞋子后，对口袋的操作必然是清空以杜绝污染物，以此推断“vacuum”的含义。
3. 第3题：这是推理判断题，需定位到IAATO相关内容。文中提到IAATO要求报告燃料使用量，部分公司启用混合动力船降低污染，这些举措都表明IAATO采取了实际行动保护环境，据此判断选项。
4. 第4题：这是标题归纳题，要把握全文主旨。文章先介绍南极旅游的环境影响，再讲现有保护措施，最后呼吁游客享受旅行的同时注重环保，最后一段的“enjoy the experience—but go with care”是核心，以此确定标题。
拓展题：第1题可结合文中提及的游客携带外来物质、干扰野生动物等内容举例说明危害；第2题从日常环保行为出发，举例阐述绿色旅行的具体做法。
【解析】
1. 第1题：写作意图题。根据第一段中“The visit gives me wonderful memories and also makes me worry about Earth's environmental problems.”可知，引用作家的经历是为了表达对南极环境的担忧，选项C符合，故选C。
2. 第2题：词义猜测题。根据前文“to avoid bringing dirt, seeds, or insects to Antarctica, tourists must clean their shoes”可知，此处是为防止携带外来污染物，游客需要清空口袋，“vacuum”与“Empty”意思相近，故选B。
3. 第3题：推理判断题。根据第四段“Recently, IAATO has to report how much fuel it uses as part of IAATO's efforts to make the industry more environment - friendly. Some companies now use special 'hybrid ships'.”可知，IAATO采取了报告燃料使用、推广混合动力船等措施保护环境，选项A正确，故选A。
4. 第4题：标题归纳题。结合全文内容，尤其是最后一段“If you're one of the tourists going to Antarctica this summer, enjoy the experience—but go with care.”可知，文章主旨是呼吁游客在享受南极之旅的同时做好环境保护，选项D最贴合，故选D。
拓展题：
1. 示例：They may bring dirt, seeds, and micro living things that can break the ecosystem there.
2. 示例：Always carry an eco-friendly bag while travelling to avoid using plastic bags.
【答案】
1-4 CBAD
拓展题：
1. They may bring dirt, seeds, and micro living things that can break the ecosystem there.（答案不唯一，言之有理即可）
2. Always carry an eco-friendly bag while travelling to avoid using plastic bags.（答案不唯一，言之有理即可）
【知识点】
写作意图判断、词义猜测、主旨归纳
【点评】
本文是一篇紧扣环保主题的说明文，围绕南极旅游的环境影响与保护措施展开，考查了英语阅读理解的核心能力，既要求学生精准捕捉细节信息，也需要把握文章主旨，同时引导学生树立绿色旅行、保护环境的意识，具有较强的现实教育意义。
【难度系数】
0.6