江西省2020届高三英语二轮专项训练 阅读理解（51）

江西省2020届高三英语二轮专项训练：阅读理解（51）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AMaking greener choices and encouraging healthy lifestyles can promote your health and benefit the environmentHere are some guidelines to follow:Choose foods thoughtfullyAmericans have never had such a variety or abundance of food to choose fromBesides so many choices, we now hear about our food print, the amount of land needed to supply one persons nutritional needs for a yearDo we buy cherry tomatoes from Mexico or tomatoes grown locally in a hothouse? Dowe get the Granny Smiths from the fanners market or the supermarket? Is organic produce healthier for us and the planet?These are very complex issues that require analysis of many criteria, including the energy used in producing and transporting the food, as well as the type of soil and methods of raising the foodDespite the complexities, there are some general guidelines you can followFor instance, eat less meat or eat low on the food chainYour doctor may have recommended you to restrict your consume red meat because of its too much fat contentBeyond that, there are environmental reasons, too. Raise food animals contributes substantially to climate change because a meat-based diet requires more land, energy and water than a plant - based oneDrinking plenty of fluids is significant during hot weather or when exercisingBut is bottled water the way to go? You may not think so when seeing the true costsBased on a survey, manufacturing the 30 - plus billion plastic water bottles can produce more than 25 million tons of carbon dioxide and use here times the amount of water in the bottleAdding in transportation, the energy used comes to over 50 million barrels of oil equivalent （等价物）Consequently, skip the bottled water and drink tap water, both at home and at restaurantsAdditionally, bottled water is not necessarily cleaner than tap1In Paragraph 2 the author puts forward three questions mainly _Ato prove Americans have less food to choose fromBto show us the shopping habits of most AmericansCto indicate Americans tend to buy food from abroadDto remind people to reconsider their food purchase2The doctor recommends eating less red meat partly because _Ait contains too much fat Bit costs a lot in transportationCit is too low on the food chain Dit isnt related to climate change3According to the text, which of the following is true?AAmericans all prefer to buy cherry tomatoes from MexicoBThe plant - based diet is responsible for the climate changeCAmericans have a variety of food to choose fromDOrganic produce is the only choice for Americans4Based on the last paragraph, we know that _Abottled water is cleaner than tap waterBtap water is economical as well as eco - friendlyCbottled water is more available than tap waterDtap water uses one - third the cost of bottled water5What is the best subtitle for the last paragraph?ASkip bottled water, carry tap BDrink bottled waterCProduce plastic water bottles DSave water resourcesBDublin has the benefit of being a home to unequaled beachesThey can be especially attractive during the summer seasonExperience this scenery for yourself and see what these beaches have to offer youFinding yourself at Dollymont makes you a fortunate tourist especially if you find beaches irresistible Here you can swim away your worries through the Dollymont Blue Flag BeachThe beach provides a wonderful view which is perfect for some relaxing momentsIts shoreline is well recommended for a few quiet and unworried walks along the beachFor some beach adventure, you can drive your way down the M50 and M 1 motorways to Donabate This village in North County Dublin offers an attractive Blue Flag beach which is perfect for your swimming addictionsLifeguards are on call during bathing periodThe water is as overpowering as the surroundingFor a double purpose beach, check out KillineyThis beach is a top off destination for a swimming adventure and it is equally grand for relaxing walks. The shoreline is covered with pebbles and rocksThis may seem averred with ordinary stony beach for some but for those who have strong interest in geological processes, Killiney is a best spot to discover part ofDublins history and Killineys formationAnother accessible Blue Flag Beach lies on Malahide in FingalYou can enjoy the distinctive attraction of the water while still getting yourself amazed with the wonderful sights around MalahideBeach is sandy and holds a harbor designed for pleasure boats at the Northern endFor a bit of challenge and thrill, consider a swim at Seapoint Beach in Dun Laoghaire RathdownYou can have the pleasure of an exciting surf adventure here apart from the usual swimming activityThis is often visited by tourists due to its various appeals: swimming on the north part of the beach while surfing, boating and jet skiing at the southNeed to beat the heat off your summer vacation? There is nothing as satisfying as a visit to some of these outstanding beaches6 How many beaches are mentioned in this article?AFive BFour CThree DTwo7If you are visiting Killiney, which of the following activities cant you do?AHaving a swimming adventure BHaving some relaxing walksCDiscovering some Dublins historyDPractising operating boats for pleasure8Some tourists choose a swim at Seapoint Beach probably because they can _Aget themselves interested in the sights aroundBhave a wonderful surf on the north of the beachCenjoy several unusual and exciting activitiesDcall the lifeguards during bathing period9If you want to be quiet and have same relaxing walks, you may pay a visit to _ADollymont and Donabate BDonabate and MalahideCDollymont and Killiney DKillinev and Malahide10The best title of this article should be _AWhere to go swimming in summer BBeating off the heat in DublinCBenifits of staying at beaches DGeological researches in vacationCEuropes first major university department to promote research into government and public policy will open in Oxford under new plansIn a hugely significant move, Oxford University will create a new school of government in 2020 following a 75 million donation by Leonard Blavatnik, the American industrialist and philanthropist（慈善家）The school is intended to train outstanding graduates from across the world in the skills and responsibilities of governmentThe move is being backed by world leaders including Nelson Mandela, Bill Clinton and Kofi AnnanAndrew Hamilton, Oxfords vice - chancellor, said: The school represents a huge milestone in Oxfords historyIt will give tomorrow leaders the best of Oxfords traditional strengths alongside new and practical ways of understanding and meeting the challenges of good governanceThe university has educated 26 British Prime Ministers and over 30 other world leaders, yet until how the major international schools of government have all been outside Europe, principally in the United StatesUnder plans, the Blavatnik School of Government will provide a series of practical courses leading to a Masters degreeIt will cover a range of subjects including the humanities, social sciences, law, science, technology, health, finance, energy and security policyOxford said Mr Blavatniks donation was one of the most generous in the university s 900 year history The university itself will be investing an additional 26m in the school, as well as land in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, where the school will be locatedLord Patten, Oxfords chancellor, said: This is a once - in - a - century opportunity for Oxford through the Blavatnik donation, Oxford will now become the worlds leading centre for the training of future leaders in government and public policy - and in ways that take proper account of the very different additions, institutions and cultures that those leaders will serveIt is an important moment for the future good government throughout the world11What is the text mainly about?APolitical leaders from OxfordBTraditions and strengths of OxfordCOxford ways to train future leadersDOxford school of government under plans12The move is meant to _Aprovide varieties of coursesBpromote popularity of OxfordCfind talented graduates in EuropeDeducate tomorrows political leaders13What can students learn in the new school?APolitics and economicsBPhilosophy and humanitiesCTraditional and practical coursesDModern science and technology14Which of the following is true of the school?AIt is named after Leonard BlavatnikBIt will not provide traditional coursesCIt is wholly financed by Leonard BlavatnikDIt is the first international school of government15What can be inferred from the last paragraph?APublic policy is the present focusBMore world leaders will rise from OxfordCWorld leaders need to respect each otherDLord Patten has different opinions of the planDBritains most popular lie has been disclosed, with one in four people admitting using sorry I had no signal when returning a missed mobile phone call, a survey foundResearchers found the average Briton tells on average four lies every day or almost 1500 every year Almost one in six men admitted they were most likely to lie to their wife or girlfriend, on average at least twice a dayThe most popular lie was saying you had no mobile phone signalwith one in four people admitting regularly using the little white HeIt usually came after they hit the ignore button when their mobile rangThree quarters of people think women are better HareThe research found 46 per cent of girls have been caught lying, compared to 58 of menThe second most common fib（无关紧要的谎言） is “I havent got any cash on me when asked for money by tramps （流浪者）beggars and Big Issue sellersNothings wrong - Im fine came third followed by You look lovely and Nice to see youModern technology turned out to have contributed to many lies with I didnt get your text in 18thOur server was down in 20th and My battery died in 26th placeOther lies to make the top ten included Ill give you a ring, Were just good friends and Well have to meet up soonIm on my w