题目
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The Amazon Rainforest is commonly referred to as the "lungs of the planet" whose trees are essential for absorbing carbon dioxide (CO2, a greenhouse gas that causes global warming) and converting it into oxygen, thereby mitigating the rise of global temperatures and climate change. An estimated 120 billion tons of carbon dioxide is absorbed in the Amazon Rainforest and global emissions of carbon dioxide increase with every tree of the rainforest that is cut down. That is why the survival of the Amazon Rainforest is vital for the survival of our planet, without which rising global temperatures could melt the polar icecaps and cause flooding of our coastal cities.
Currently, the Amazon is under siege(围攻), with an estimated 1000 hectares being destroyed everyday. After harvesting old growth forests, corporations are often replacing the native forest with palm oil plantations instead of reforesting with native tree species. Palm oil trees are native to Africa, not the Amazon, and due to high profits, their promotion by international aid agencies and recent legislation in Peru, palm oil plantations represent perhaps the single greatest threat to the native Amazon Rainforest.
In addition to conventional logging and deforesting to make room for crops such as palm oil and soybeans, the Amazon forest faces a new threat in the form of REDD projects and “Carbon Cowboys”. REDD refers to Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation by using carbon offsets (“carbon credits”). Under the guise of REDD projects, scammers are tricking native communities into signing unjust contracts in English without legal representation which essentially give these so called Carbon Cowboys the forest for free. These cheaters are making false promises of "billions of dollars in profits" from REDD and voluntary carbon offset (碳补偿)projects by lying that they are representatives of the United Nations and World Bank in order to trick vulnerable indigenous Amazonians into ceding their land by signing unjust contracts with hidden clauses that give the Carbon Cowboys a power of attorney to do whatever they want with the forest for a period of 100 years. Friends of the Amazon is actively filing lawsuits against these Carbon Cowboys and those who support them.
For further information on our programs and to find out how you can help preserve the Amazon Rainforest, please contact:
Friends of the Amazon
153 Túpac Amaru Street
Iquitos, Peru
Phone: (+51) 985665374
For more specific information on supporting the goals of our nonprofit organization, please contact us using the email address listed below.
If you would like to learn how you can help preserve the Amazon Rainforest and its indigenous people, please contact us for more information at:
info(at)friendsoftheamazon.org
小题1:The Friends of the Amazon is the name of _________.
A.your best friend | B.a non-profit organization |
C.a historic hero | D.a famous carbon cowboy |
A.changing | B.increasing | C.reducing | D.burning |
A.Because this forest absorbs a lot of carbon dioxide emitted by the world |
B.Because people rely on this forest to get enough wood to build houses and furniture |
C.Because people living here can get a large sum of compensation to offset carbon dioxide |
D.Because the United Nations and the World Bank are helping preserving the land here |
A.have produced much profit for the local people. |
B.are native to Amazon and fit in well with their surroundings |
C.are native to Africa and may do great harm to the native Amazon trees |
D.are used to replace the native forest because the local people can profit from them |
A.introduce the largest rain forest in the world |
B.to appeal to the government to take some measures to get rid of Carbon Cowboys |
C.to advertise the rain forest as a favourite tourist destination |
D.to arouse the awareness of the public to help conserve the “lungs of our planet” |
答案
小题1:B
小题2:A
小题3:A
小题4:C
小题5:D
解析
试题分析:本文讲述了亚马孙森林必须要受到保护的重要性,它能吸收大量的二氧化碳放出大量的氧气。同时,短文也给出它现在面临的危险,本篇文章在于呼吁人们要保护好森林,为它尽自己的一份力量。
小题1:细节理解题。根据The Friends of the Amazon is a nonprofit association 它是一个非营利组织,故选B。
小题2:细节理解题。根据absorbing carbon dioxide (CO2, a greenhouse gas that causes global warming) and converting it into oxygen,吸收二氧化碳转化成氧气释放出来,故选A。
小题3:细节理解题。根据The Amazon Rainforest is commonly referred to as the "lungs of the planet" whose trees are essential for absorbing carbon dioxide (CO2, a greenhouse gas that causes global warming) and converting it into oxygen,故选A。
小题4:细节理解题。根据Palm oil trees are native to Africa, not the Amazon, and due to high profits, their promotion by international aid agencies and recent legislation in Peru, palm oil plantations represent perhaps the single greatest threat to the native Amazon Rainforest.非洲是棕榈油树的原产地,而对于亚麻孙森林却带来了危害,故选C。
小题5:写作意图题。纵观全文可以看出作者的目的是唤醒人们注意来保护亚马孙森林,故选D。
点评:写作意图题指作者在文中表达的意思,也就是写作目的。只有掌握作者的写作意图, 我们才能了解文章的深层含义, 从而全面正确,深刻把握思想。作者的写作意图通常隐藏在字里行间, 所以需要从以下几个方面来看:熟悉文体;寻找 key word, topic sentence;善于把握讽刺,反语等常见修辞方法;把握作者的语气,严肃或轻松,幽默或讽刺,平和或激动,乐观或悲观。
核心考点
试题【The Friends of the Amazon is a nonprofit association helping to preserve the for】;主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
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小题1:The highest mountain in the British Isles is in ________.
A.Wales | B.England | C.Scotland | D.Chester |
A.Wales and England | B.Wales and Scotland |
C.England and Wales | D.Pembrokeshire and Torquay |
A.Windsor castle is in the center of England. |
B.London is the capital city. |
C.You can enjoy good weather in Torquay. |
D.There are more than one castles. |
A.A TV program on tourism. | B.A newspaper. |
C.A geography book. | D.The Internet. |
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Sleep sofa can add additional 2 people $200/night
小题1:The villa can be rented to a maximum of _______ people at a time.
A.five | B.eight | C.thirteen | D.ten |
A.$12,600. | B.$15,400. | C.$11,400. | D.$13,200. |
A.like adventure |
B.want to escape the noisy life of the city |
C.enjoy the winter sports |
D.seek excitement in the sea |
A.you can share the villa with other tourists |
B.the island of St. Thomas is famous for the ocean theme amusement park |
C.fewer tourists stay in Villa Nicoletta in autumn than in spring |
D.you can go in for extreme sports in Villa Nicoletta |
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A.newspaper | B.travel guide | C.reference book | D.textbook |
A.$ 6. 46. | B.$ 10. 20. | C.$ 13. 96. | D.$ 19. 80. |
A.Off the Beaten Path | B.Container Gardens by Number |
C.1801 Home Remedies | D.Best Weekend Projects |
A.To share his opinion about the books with readers. |
B.To advise readers to read more in spare time. |
C.To share the pleasure of reading with readers. |
D.To advise readers to buy their books. |
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B.www. workatats. com |
C.865-524-9881 |
D.tlgknoxvilletn@thelittlegym. com |
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Estimated trekking time: Average 4-5 hours/day
Summary: This trip is ideal for those who love trekking in natural forests. From the southern part of Vietnam up to the central highlands, you will cross through two national parks. There will be opportunities to see wildlife and challenge yourself physically at a moderate (中等的) level.
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Highlights:
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3) English-speaking guide
4) Guest house-twin shared room
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8) Mineral water
9) Entrance fees & all permits
Excludes:
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4) Tips
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小题1:During the tour, visitors will trek through _______ national parks.
A.2 | B.3 | C.4 | D.5 |
A.ride elephants | B.have barbeques with natives |
C.play with wild animals | D.race in canoes |
A.permits | B.a Gong show |
C.meals and water | D.an English-speaking guide |
A.from other countries |
B.who love wildlife |
C.who enjoy country life |
D.interested in hiking in forests |
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