Question

The consumer(消費者) plays a very important role in the global efforts to reduce C0₂ emissions(排放). Households use one third of the final energy and produce around two thirds of city waste in the European Union. Besides，housing, food，and private transport make up almost 80％ of environmental pressures. Therefore there’s no doubt that consumers can make a real difference in fighting climate change．

To direct consumers towards more environmentally-friendly decisions，we need clear and simple instructions to guide consumption behavior. Actually, two thirds of consumers find it hard to figure out which products are better for the environment, for 58% Europeans think that many businesses just pretend to be green so as to charge higher prices. Thus industry should work harder to give consumers more information about the carbon footprint of their product. For example, inform customers of products made from materials that are recycled，renewable, and／or less carbon-intensive.

People prefer high-quality products that will last long and won’t go out of style, though they might sometimes cost more, especially in time of crisis. Firms that make durable（持久耐用的） or recyclable products cause people to behave more responsibly, which may help put an end to our “throw-way” culture．

However, it is not enough to remind people of green products. It’s more important to direct people to follow a practical lifestyle model. Regulations alone cannot achieve this purpose. We call for good business communities to create a loyal group of “sustainable(可持續(xù)的) consumers”.

1.According to the passage, the key to going greener globally is     ．

A. to provide enough information about sustainable products

B. to get the government involved in protecting the environment

C. to encourage consumers to make their efforts to live a green way

D. to direct companies to provide environmentally-friendly products

2.The second paragraph tried to tell us that       ．

A. people are buying sustainable products to have a lighter carbon footprint

B. most European consumers lack confidence in making responsible choices

C. companies have done enough to allow consumers to make greener choices

D. companies can make more money by making less carbon-intensive products

3.It’s advised that companies had better        especially in the time of crisis.

A. throw away old materials    

B. reduce the cost of production

C. make more durable products      

D. replace their products frequently

4.The last paragraph puts emphasis on ___________.

A. the quality of products.        

B. the honesty of companies.

C. the government regulations.     

D. the importance of lifestyle.

 

Answer 1

【答案】

 

1.C

2.B

3.C

4.D

【解析】消費者在環(huán)保方面非常重要，文章從多方面說明了原因。

1.推理題。根據(jù)文章第一段可知消費者在減少溫室氣體排放方面很重要，所以鼓勵消費者努力過綠色環(huán)保的生活才是關(guān)鍵。故C正確。

2.推理題。根據(jù)第2段2,3行two thirds of consumers find it hard to figure out which products are better for the environment可知大部分歐洲消費者缺乏信心，不知道什么是環(huán)保的產(chǎn)品。

3.細節(jié)題。根據(jù)第三段1,2行People prefer high-quality products that will last long and won’t go out of style, though they might sometimes cost more, especially in time of crisis.可知C正確。

4.段落大意題。最后一段說明了好的生活方式對于環(huán)保的重要性。