Question

Everyone Can Help to Save the World

We are all environmentalists now.We all know about acid rain and the ozone hole.1. As consumers we have the power to make decisions which will contribute to a better world and it is in our power to do what we can to protect the Earth.

2. In this way we have the power to influence retailers(零售商) to sell us these so－called “green” products.Therefore, the supermarkets have understood the message and are now trying to improve their environmental image.They are turning to less wasteful and recyclable packaging.The range of “green” products will continue to expand to meet the growing demand.This message has also reached the manufacturers.3. They have realized that protecting the environment may start as an advertising campaign, but in the hands of intelligent people it can become a very profitable business.

Furthermore, we also know there are other areas where all of us can make a positive contribution to a cleaner, healthier and safer environment.4. There are a number of ways we can do this.For example, we now know how important it is to have our homes well insulated(隔热)．We should choose the best energy efficient technology, such as modern light bulbs which can reduce electricity consumption by 80% over the older ones.We must also work hard to reduce the amount of rubbish we produce.

In conclusion it is important to emphasize once again the rise of consumer power.We must realize that we are all part of the problem.5.

A．But what are we doing about these problems?

B．There are some other ways to protect the environment.

C．Everybody has the duty to contribute to a cleaner world.

D．We can reduce energy consumption at home to cut the emissions from power systems.

E．Nevertheless we must also realize that we have the responsibility to be part of the solution.

F．Companies are developing environmentally friendly products that maintain a high quality and a low price.

G．For example, when we walk into a supermarket we can choose to buy environmentally friendly products.

Answer

1.A

2.G

3.F

4.D

5.E

【解析】

本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了我们每个人都是环境保护者，作为消费者，我们能做许多事情来保护消费者。

1.上文提示“我们现在都是环保主义者。我们都知道酸雨和臭氧层空洞。”承接上文，A项But what are we doing about these problems?（但是我们对这些问题做了什么呢？）切题。该项中的these problems指的就是上文中的acid rain and the ozone hole。故选A。

2.下文提示“通过这种方式，我们有能力影响零售商向我们出售这些所谓的“绿色”产品。”承接下文，G项For example, when we walk into a supermarket we can choose to buy environmentally friendly products.（例如，当我们走进一家超市时，我们可以选择购买环保产品。）该项中的environmentally friendly products与下文中的so－called “green” products相吻合。故选G。

3.上文提示““绿色”产品的范围将继续扩大，以满足日益增长的需求。这条信息也已经传到了制造商手中。”承接上文，F项Companies are developing environmentally friendly products that maintain a high quality and a low price.（公司正在开发环境友好型产品，以保持高质量和低价格。）切题。故选F。

4.上文提示“此外，我们还知道，在其他领域，我们所有人都可以为一个更清洁、更健康、更安全的环境做出积极贡献。”承接上文，D项We can reduce energy consumption at home to cut the emissions from power systems.（我们可以减少国内的能源消耗，减少电力系统的排放。）切题。故选D。

5.上文提示“总之，再次强调消费能力的崛起是很重要的。我们必须认识到，我们都是问题的一部分。”承接上文，E项Nevertheless we must also realize that we have the responsibility to be part of the solution.（然而，我们也必须认识到，我们有责任成为解决方案的一部分。）切题。故选E。