Question

(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

A new report says plastics are responsible for ＄13 billion in damage to the oceans and the undersea environment．The findings were announced recently at a United Nations conference． 1.

Plastic thrown away carelessly makes its way into rivers and other waterways．  2.  After a while，it collects in the sea．And plastic never goes away．Plastic is not biodegradable—destroyed by bacteria or natural processes．Instead，it just breaks up into smaller pieces over time．The oceans contain a lot of chemicals and other pollutants．3.  That means harmful material may get into our food supply．

4.  Human beings cause pollution and they can take steps to stop it. They can use fewer single use product containers and throw plastics away correctly．Plastic recycling programs also works—where old bottles and other plastics are collected，broken down and used to make new products．We could reuse bottles in our households many times if we wish to，rather than end it after the first use．We could，when we get rid of that plastic，recycle it and reuse it，which replaces the need for raw materials．

5. It asks for them to better measure and direct plastic use．And it calls for information about the way plastic is thrown out or removed from use．By putting a new value on plastic，industry has a special reason to clean up the environment．

But all of the companies must join to deal with the problem．

A．Then，fish may eat the plastics．

B．The report also calls on companies to improve methods for using plastics．

C．The plastic eventually reaches coastal areas and ocean waters．

D．The report tells about harm to sea life and what might be done to improve the situation．

E．Plastics should be gathered together and reused．

F．But people can make a big difference．

G．It is convenient to use plastic bags in everyday life．

Answer

1.D

2.C

3.A

4.F

5.B

【解析】

试题分析:联合国会议发布报道，塑料对海洋和海底环境的危害巨大。报道叙述了塑料是如何进入海洋并危害海洋生物和人类的，报道呼吁人们和公司采取措施少使用塑料并做到废物的循坏再利用来保护我们的环境。

1.D 考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据上句一份新的报告说,塑料对海洋和海底环境的危害要负责130亿美元的损失,而D选项内容The report tells about harm to sea life and what might be done to improve the situation．说这份报告讲述了对海洋生物的危害以及可能做些什么来改善环境，内容符合语境，可以承接上文，故选D。

2.C考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据上句塑料不小心丢弃使其进入河流和其他水路。以及下句不久它就会聚集在大海。而C选项内容The plastic eventually reaches coastal areas and ocean waters．说塑料最终到达沿海地区和海水区域，内容符合语境，可以承接上下文，故选C。

3.A考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据上句海洋中含有大量的化学物质和其他污染物。以及下句这意味着有害物质可能进入我们的食物供应。而A选项内容Then，fish may eat the plastics．那么鱼可能会吃塑料，内容符合语境，可以承接上下文，故选A。

4.F考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据下句人类造成污染,他们也可以采取措施来阻止它。而F选项内容But people can make a big difference．但是人们可以产生很大的影响,内容符合语境，可以承接下文，故选F。

5.B考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据下句它要求他们更好地衡量和直接的塑料使用，它要求有关塑料丢弃或使用方式的信息。而B选项内容The report also calls on companies to improve methods for using plastics．该报告还呼吁公司改善使用塑料的方法，内容符合语境，可以承接下文，故选B。

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