四、阅读理解
Different from Earth Day which falls on April 22 every year, Earth Hour has been known for its "lights off" moment. On the last Saturday of March every year, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., millions turn off their lights to show they care about the earth. Last year's Earth Hour, with the theme "Create the Biggest Hour for Earth", was even more important as it shared the same day as World Water Day. However, it's not enough to have such an hour every year. What matters is how we can be kinder to the earth every day.
Planet-friendly food
You might not realize it,but the meat industry has a huge influence on forests around the world. Large numbers of trees are cut down to make space for soy(大豆)and other plants that are used to feed animals. Have a chat with your parents about going meat-free for a day every week. Also, foods like vegetables, fruit and nuts are helping the planet.
Go green and save money too
Electricity produced by burning fuels like oil, coal and gas causes global warming and pollution. Ask your parents how they heat your home and suggest using green energy like wind or solar power. Another tip is to remember to turn off the electricity whenever you leave a room. Cutting down on screen time is actually good for both your health and the earth.
Waste less, help more
Waste is a big problem! We've talked about saving electricity. What about food waste? Every year, 1.3 billion kilograms of food is wasted around the world. That's one-third of the total amount, which can feed up to 1.26 billion people. Try to talk to your parents about buying a proper amount of food. More importantly, find some ways online for leftover food at home.
( ) 1. Which is the poster of last year's Earth Hour?
( ) 2. Why was last year's Earth Hour more important than usual?
A. Because more people decided to be kinder to the earth.
B. Because it was famous to all for its "lights off" moment.
C. Because it was on the same day as World Water Day.
D. Because a great number of people in the world turned off lights.
( ) 3. Which of the following activities helps the earth?
A. John: I plan to eat more beef because it is good for my health.
B. Mary: I often forget to turn off lights when I leave the rooms.
C. Kate: We heat our home by using solar power.
D. Harry: Our parents always provide us with more than enough food.
( ) 4. Why did the writer write the passage?
A. To introduce fun facts about Earth Hour.
B. To tell how to help the earth every day.
C. To give advice about saving electricity.
D. To connect Earth Day with Earth Hour.
Different from Earth Day which falls on April 22 every year, Earth Hour has been known for its "lights off" moment. On the last Saturday of March every year, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., millions turn off their lights to show they care about the earth. Last year's Earth Hour, with the theme "Create the Biggest Hour for Earth", was even more important as it shared the same day as World Water Day. However, it's not enough to have such an hour every year. What matters is how we can be kinder to the earth every day.
Planet-friendly food
You might not realize it,but the meat industry has a huge influence on forests around the world. Large numbers of trees are cut down to make space for soy(大豆)and other plants that are used to feed animals. Have a chat with your parents about going meat-free for a day every week. Also, foods like vegetables, fruit and nuts are helping the planet.
Go green and save money too
Electricity produced by burning fuels like oil, coal and gas causes global warming and pollution. Ask your parents how they heat your home and suggest using green energy like wind or solar power. Another tip is to remember to turn off the electricity whenever you leave a room. Cutting down on screen time is actually good for both your health and the earth.
Waste less, help more
Waste is a big problem! We've talked about saving electricity. What about food waste? Every year, 1.3 billion kilograms of food is wasted around the world. That's one-third of the total amount, which can feed up to 1.26 billion people. Try to talk to your parents about buying a proper amount of food. More importantly, find some ways online for leftover food at home.
( ) 1. Which is the poster of last year's Earth Hour?
( ) 2. Why was last year's Earth Hour more important than usual?
A. Because more people decided to be kinder to the earth.
B. Because it was famous to all for its "lights off" moment.
C. Because it was on the same day as World Water Day.
D. Because a great number of people in the world turned off lights.
( ) 3. Which of the following activities helps the earth?
A. John: I plan to eat more beef because it is good for my health.
B. Mary: I often forget to turn off lights when I leave the rooms.
C. Kate: We heat our home by using solar power.
D. Harry: Our parents always provide us with more than enough food.
( ) 4. Why did the writer write the passage?
A. To introduce fun facts about Earth Hour.
B. To tell how to help the earth every day.
C. To give advice about saving electricity.
D. To connect Earth Day with Earth Hour.
答案：1.A 2.C 3.C 4.B
解析：
【分析】
这是一篇围绕地球一小时与日常环保的阅读理解题，解题需结合原文信息逐一匹配题目：
1. 第1题：需抓住原文中“去年地球一小时主题为‘CREATE THE BIGGEST HOUR FOR EARTH’，且与世界水日同日”的关键信息，对比海报内容筛选选项。
2. 第2题：直接定位原文中关于去年地球一小时更重要的原因的语句，提取核心信息即可。
3. 第3题：逐一分析选项，结合原文给出的环保建议，判断哪个选项属于利于地球的行为。
4. 第4题：梳理文章结构，文章先介绍地球一小时，后重点讲解日常环保方法，结合结尾句判断作者写作目的。
【解析】
1. 第1题：根据原文“Last year's Earth Hour, with the theme 'Create the Biggest Hour for Earth', was even more important as it shared the same day as World Water Day.”可知，去年地球一小时的主题是“CREATE THE BIGGEST HOUR FOR EARTH”，且日期与世界水日（3月22日）一致，与选项A的海报内容匹配，故选A。
2. 第2题：由原文“Last year's Earth Hour... was even more important as it shared the same day as World Water Day.”可知，去年地球一小时更重要的原因是它与世界水日在同一天，对应选项C，故选C。
3. 第3题：
A选项：原文提到肉类产业对森林有巨大影响，建议每周一天素食，吃更多牛肉不符合环保，错误；
B选项：原文建议离开房间时关灯，忘记关灯不属于环保行为，错误；
C选项：原文建议使用风能、太阳能等绿色能源取暖，用太阳能取暖是环保行为，正确；
D选项：原文提到食物浪费是大问题，建议购买适量食物，提供过多食物会造成浪费，错误。
故选C。
4. 第4题：文章开头介绍地球一小时，随后通过“Planet-friendly food”“Go green and save money too”“Waste less, help more”三个板块讲解日常环保方法，结合结尾“What matters is how we can be kinder to the earth every day.”可知，作者写作目的是告诉人们如何每天爱护地球，故选B。
【答案】
1.A 2.C 3.C 4.B
【知识点】
1. 细节理解
2. 主旨大意
3. 推理判断
【点评】
本文围绕环保主题展开，既考查了细节信息提取能力，也考查了主旨把握能力，题目设置贴合文章内容，引导学生关注日常环保行为，增强环保意识。
【难度系数】
0.7
这是一篇围绕地球一小时与日常环保的阅读理解题，解题需结合原文信息逐一匹配题目：
1. 第1题：需抓住原文中“去年地球一小时主题为‘CREATE THE BIGGEST HOUR FOR EARTH’，且与世界水日同日”的关键信息，对比海报内容筛选选项。
2. 第2题：直接定位原文中关于去年地球一小时更重要的原因的语句，提取核心信息即可。
3. 第3题：逐一分析选项，结合原文给出的环保建议，判断哪个选项属于利于地球的行为。
4. 第4题：梳理文章结构，文章先介绍地球一小时，后重点讲解日常环保方法，结合结尾句判断作者写作目的。
【解析】
1. 第1题：根据原文“Last year's Earth Hour, with the theme 'Create the Biggest Hour for Earth', was even more important as it shared the same day as World Water Day.”可知，去年地球一小时的主题是“CREATE THE BIGGEST HOUR FOR EARTH”，且日期与世界水日（3月22日）一致，与选项A的海报内容匹配，故选A。
2. 第2题：由原文“Last year's Earth Hour... was even more important as it shared the same day as World Water Day.”可知，去年地球一小时更重要的原因是它与世界水日在同一天，对应选项C，故选C。
3. 第3题：
A选项：原文提到肉类产业对森林有巨大影响，建议每周一天素食，吃更多牛肉不符合环保，错误；
B选项：原文建议离开房间时关灯，忘记关灯不属于环保行为，错误；
C选项：原文建议使用风能、太阳能等绿色能源取暖，用太阳能取暖是环保行为，正确；
D选项：原文提到食物浪费是大问题，建议购买适量食物，提供过多食物会造成浪费，错误。
故选C。
4. 第4题：文章开头介绍地球一小时，随后通过“Planet-friendly food”“Go green and save money too”“Waste less, help more”三个板块讲解日常环保方法，结合结尾“What matters is how we can be kinder to the earth every day.”可知，作者写作目的是告诉人们如何每天爱护地球，故选B。
【答案】
1.A 2.C 3.C 4.B
【知识点】
1. 细节理解
2. 主旨大意
3. 推理判断
【点评】
本文围绕环保主题展开，既考查了细节信息提取能力，也考查了主旨把握能力，题目设置贴合文章内容，引导学生关注日常环保行为，增强环保意识。
【难度系数】
0.7