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【题目】 IKEA (瑞典宜家家具公司) is set to launch (上市) an air-purifying curtain coated with a mineral-based surface that breaks down common pollutants. The surface of the curtain is treated with a photocatalyst (光催化剂) mineral that causes air pollution to break down when light shines through it, allowing users to purify the air in their own homes.

The technology works in a similar way to photosynthesis - the natural process that plants and some other organisms use to change carbon dioxide and water into food, using light.

Developed over several years by IKEA in collaboration with universities across Europe and Asia, the purifying technology works with both natural and artificial light. “For me, it’s important to work on products that solve actual problems and are relevant to people,” explained IKEA product developer Mauricio Affonso. “We are creating an affordable and space-saving air purifying solution that also makes the home more beautiful,” he continued.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated that even now, 91 percent of the world's population live in areas where air pollution goes over WHO guideline limits. The effects of poor air kill about seven million people worldwide each year, research by the WHO has found.

“Besides enabling people to breathe better air at home, we hope that the curtain will increase people's awareness of indoor air pollution, inspiring behavioral changes that contribute to a world of clean air,” said IKEA head of sustainability Lena Pripp-Kovac. “It is the first product to use the technology, but the development will give us opportunities for future applications on other textiles (纺织品).”

“We know that there is no single solution to air pollution. We work long term for positive change, to enable people to live healthier lives,” added Pripp-Kovac.

【1】What do we know about the air-purifying curtain?

A.It needs light to work.B.It keeps the pollutants out.

C.It's made from a mineral.D.It works as a photocatalyst.

【2】What did Mauricio Affonso think of the curtain?

A.costlyB.practical

C.power-savingD.obvious

【3】What’s the advantage of the curtain?

A.It helps decrease the world population.B.It purifies the air in the city.

C.It changes people’s bad habits.D.It promotes green lives.

【4】What is the text mainly about?

A.IKEA's profitable eco curtains.

B.IKEA's plan to decrease air pollution.

C.IKEA's efforts to make a healthier life.

D.IKEA's eco curtains to improve indoor air quality.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】B

【3】D

【4】D

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。主要说明了宜家将推出一款以矿物为基础表面涂层的空气净化窗帘，可以分解常见的污染物。文章说明了这项技术的工作原理，以及宜家工作人员对此窗帘的看法和态度。

【1】细节理解题。根据第一段中The surface of the curtain is treated with a photocatalyst (光催化剂) mineral that causes air pollution to break down when light shines through it, allowing users to purify the air in their own homes.可知，窗帘的表面经过了光触媒矿物处理，当光线通过它照射时，会导致空气污染分解，让使用者在自己家里净化空气。由此可知，空气净化窗帘需要光来工作。故选A。

【2】推理判断题。根据第三段中“For me, it’s important to work on products that solve actual problems and are relevant to people,” explained IKEA product developer Mauricio Affonso. “We are creating an affordable and space-saving air purifying solution that also makes the home more beautiful,” he continued.可知，宜家产品开发人员Mauricio Affonso解释说：“对我来说，研发能够解决实际问题、与人相关的产品很重要。”他继续说道：“我们正在创造一种经济实惠、节省空间的空气净化解决方案，它也能让我们的家更漂亮。”由此可推知，Mauricio Affonso认为这个窗帘很实用。故选B。

【3】推理判断题。根据最后一段“We know that there is no single solution to air pollution. We work long term for positive change, to enable people to live healthier lives,” added Pripp-Kovac.可知，“我们知道，空气污染没有单一的解决方案。我们长期致力于积极的改变，使人们过上更健康的生活，”Pripp-Kovac补充道。由此可推知，窗帘的优点是促进了绿色健康的生活。故选D。

【4】主旨大意题。根据第一段中IKEA (瑞典宜家家具公司) is set to launch (上市) an air-purifying curtain coated with a mineral-based surface that breaks down common pollutants.可知，宜家将推出一款以矿物为基础表面涂层的空气净化窗帘，可以分解常见的污染物。结合文章主要内容为说明这种窗帘能够改善室内空气质量，让人们拥有更健康的生活。故选D。