专升本英语模拟试题及答案解析(7.12)

　　阅读理解：

　　Over the years, college students have stood together for what they believe in, from civil rights to anti-war policies to the more recent protests against the unequal distribution of wealth. But nowhere in history have students banned bottled water. Until now.

　　The bottled water ban, which started on just a few campuses, has now spread nationwide to more than 20 universities. The colleges have either completely banned the use of plastic bottles altogether, or taken a more limited approach with partial bans.

　　Many people believe that producing and using bottled water wastes money and harms the environment. They say that bottled water is unnecessary because public water supplies in the U.S. are among the best in the world.Water fountains and reusable bottles with easy access to filling stations are a better choice.

　　An organization called Ban the Bottle raises awareness about the economic and environmental costs of using plastic bottles. The group claims that eight glasses of water a day costs each person 49 cents annually, while drinking from plastic containers costs $1400 per year. Plastic bottles contain antimony—a chemical that in low doses causes depression, but in large doses can even lead to death.

　　The controversy over bottled or tap water is not limited to the students and college administrations. The makers of bottled water see the movement as a threat. They argue that plastic bottles make up a small portion of the nation’s total waste. It’s unfair to single out(单独挑出) their product when so many other items are packaged in plastic containers. Plus, water is a healthy choice compared to some sodas and juices that are also sold at school.

　　问题：

　　1.Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?

　　A.Many universities ban or restrict the sale of bottled water.

　　B.Many states ban or restrict the sale of bottled water.

　　C.The bottled water industry is concerned about its decreasing sales.

　　D.Many people are opposed to the bottled water ban.

　　【参考答案】A[考点]主旨大意题

　　【精析】A 通读全文可知，文章主要讲述许多高校禁止或限制使用瓶装水。故选A。

　　2.According to Ban the Bottle, drinking bottled water costs ________ dollars per year.

　　A.8

　　B.20

　　C.49

　　D.1400

　　【参考答案】D

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　　【精析】D 根据第四段第二句“The group claims that eight glasses of water a day costs each person 49 cents annually, while drinking from plastic containers costs $1400 per year.”可知，该组织声称，一个人每天喝8杯水的话，每年将花费49美分，如果用塑料瓶装水代替的话，一年将花费1400美元。故选D。

　　3.The word “controversy” in Paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ________.

　　A.choice

　　B.control

　　C.argument

　　D.statement

　　【参考答案】C

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　　【精析】C 根据第五段第一句“The controversy over bottled or tap water is not limited to the students and college administrations.”可知，有关使用瓶装水还是自来水的辩论不仅局限于学生及学校组织。controversy本意为“争论，争议”，与C项argument(辩论，争论)的意思最为接近。choice：选择;control：控制;statement：陈述。故选C。

　　4. What does the bottled water industry use in its own defense?

　　A.Bottled water is much cleaner than tap water.

　　B.Students should have freedom of choice.

　　C.The bottles are made in a more environment-friendly way.

　　D.Water is healthier than some sodas and juices.

　　【参考答案】D

　　[考点]事实细节题

　　【精析】D 根据第五段最后三句“They argue that plastic bottles make up a small portion of the nation’s total waste…water is a healthy choice compared to some sodas and juices that are also sold at school.”可知，他们辩称塑料瓶所造成的污染只占全国垃圾污染的一小部分。当其他产品依然选择塑料包装时，而独独将矛头对准瓶装水的包装是不公平的。另外，相较于同样在校园里出售的苏打水和果汁饮料，水是最健康的选择。故选D。

　　5.According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?

　　A.All the universities have banned the sale of bottled water.

　　B.Plastic bottles may do harm to people’s health.

　　C.The purchase of soft drinks will increase.

　　D.Bottled water is cheap and environment-friendly.

　　【参考答案】B

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　　【精析】B 根据第二段第一句“The bottled water ban, which started on just a few campuses, has now spread nationwide to more than 20 universities.”可知，起初，禁止瓶装水的运动只在少数几所大学进行，但很快就蔓延开来，如今延伸到全国二十多所大学，故A项不符合题意;根据第四段最后一句“Plastic bottles contain antimony—a chemical that in low doses causes depression, but in large doses can even lead to death.”可知，塑料瓶中含有一种名为“锑”的化学元素——小剂量的锑会引起抑郁，大剂量的则会致命，故B项符合题意;根据第三段第一句“Many people believe that producing and using bottled water wastes money and harms the environment.”可知，很多人认为生产和使用瓶装水会造成资金浪费，并且污染环境，故D项不符合题意;C项文中未提及。故选B。