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【题目】Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.

Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses（球场） in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas.

There are many environment-friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.

Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms”. They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it’s free.

【1】Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of?

A. Cycling around a lake.

B. Motor racing in the desert.

C. Playing basketball in a gym.

D. Swimming in a sports center.

【2】What do we know about golf from the passage?

A. It is popular in Portugal and Spain.

B. It causes water shortages around the world.

C. It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes.

D. It needs water and electricity to keep its courses green.

【3】 The author uses power walking as an example mainly because______.

A. it is an outdoor sport

B. it improves our health

C. it uses fewer resources

D. it is recommended by experts

【4】 The author writes the passage to_______.

A. show us the function of major sports

B. encourage us to go in for green sports

C. discuss the major influence of popular sports

D. introduce different types of environment-friendly sports

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】D

【3】C

【4】B

【解析】本文是一篇说明文，运动可以让你保持健康，但是不同运动的方式会对环境产生不同的影响。不管我们从事什么样的运动，最终的目标还是要是“绿色健身房”。

【1】分析推断题。从第二段第三句 Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses（球场） in good condition.此外，各种化学物质和大量的能量都被用来维持球场的良好状态。从此我们可以推断，作者会更倾向于不需要使用球场或者体育馆的运动。故选A

【2】细节题。第二段第二句 Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. 你可能知道，高尔夫不仅消耗乡村的大面积土地，也消耗着成吨的水。故选D

【3】细节题。第三段第二句。 You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse.你不需要任何好装置，除了一双鞋，你也不必担心资源和你的钱包，故选C

【4】分析推断题。本文是一篇说明文，作者认为运动是很好的，但是不同运动对环境产生的影响也是不同，一些运动可能耗费更多的资源和环境。作者写这篇文章是为了让我们能选择一项更加绿色、环保的运动。故选B