【正文】 The fact that the whole munity takes their trash in to be recycled has created a local action and interaction between generations.That idea has been purposefully expanded to include a circular shop where household goods are dropped off and others can take them, and a tableware “l(fā)ibrary” where people can borrow extra cups, glasses, silverware and plates for celebrations.“The elderly see this not as a wastecollection service, but an opportunity to socialize with the younger generation and to chat. When we visit them, they prepare lots of food and we stay with them for a while, we ask how they are,” Sakano, the founder of the Zero Waste Academy, said.Sakano’s ideas are truly revolutionary if you think about it. She’s proving that munity can be found through handling the stuff we no longer want and need.8. What is mainly talked about in paragraph 2?A. What harmful effects garbage burning has.B. Why garbage sorting is necessary in Japan.C. How the idea of zero waste was put forward.D. What the Zero Waste Academy functions as.9. What does the underlined word “pushback” probably mean?A. Inactive response. B. Generous reward.C. Bitter suffering. D. Beneficial guidance.10. What is a bonus of the zerowaste project?A. Reducing waste. B. Creating munity.C. Increasing people’s ine. D. Developing a new technology.11. Which part of a newspaper is this text most likely from?A. Technology. B. Health. C. Workplace. D. Lifestyle.【答案】811 CABDDSalad plants have already been grown in old shelters and tunnels. Urban farming is a regular topic of interest at places like the World Economic Forum(WEF) in Davos, where leaders consider whether the world’s food system, blamed for causing both obesity and malnutrition, can be fixed. There are already plenty of urban farming projects around the world, particularly in the US, Japan and the Netherlands, from urban fish and plant farms to vertical farming.“It’s being an expanding industry,” said Richard Ballard, one of the founders of the farm Growing Underground. “There’re several other businesses starting up in London in containers, and there are other vertical farms around the country now.”Growing Underground is not a standard farm. The rows of crops could be in almost any tunnel, but these plants are 100 feet below Clapham High Street and show that urban agriculture is, in some cases at least, not a fad. The underground farm has occupied a part of the Second World War airraid shelters for nearly five years, and Ballard is planning to expand into the rest of the space later this year.Growing Underground supplies herb and salad mixes to grocery shops, supermarkets and restaurants. Being in London creates an advantage, Ballard says, as they can harvest and deliver in an hour.He adds other advantages. Being underground means temperatures never go below 15℃ and surface greenhouses need to be heated. They can do more harvests: 60 crops a year, pared with about seven in a traditional farm. Electricity to power the lights is a major cost, but the pany believes renewable energy will bee cheaper.Similar British panies include the Jones Food Company in Lincolnshire, while in the US AeroFarms has several projects in New Jersey, and Edenworks in Brooklyn.12. What do we know about urban farming?A. It leads to a healthier lifestyle.B. It is rarely discussed at the WEF.C. Different farming methods are used.D. Local governments pay efforts to develop it.13. Which of the following best explains “a fad” underlined in Paragraph 3?A. A dream that’s easy to realize.B. A field controlled for a long time.C. An approach to a serious problem.D. A fashion that’s popular for a short time.14. What can we learn about the underground farm?A. It is more productive than a traditional farm.B. It provides food directly to the customers.C. Its major products are herbs and salads.D. It uses less energy than a greenhouse.15. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Current food system causes health problemsB. Growing Underground attracts more peopleC. Traditional farming will be replaced soonD. Urban farming is still thought costly and timeconsuming【答案】1215 CDAB第二節(jié)（共5小題；，）根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。First established as a state capital in 229 CE, Nanjing, China, has long been one of the country’s most important(and largest) inland river ports and is recognized as one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China.Why do people love it? 16 Xuanwu Lake provides a peaceful escape right in central Nanjing, with temples, teahouses and restaurants located in nearby Xuanwu Lake Park. Unlike city walls in Beijing or Xi’an, Nanjing’s old wall isn’t geometric and instead contours the lake and mountain areas. 17 The sense of surprise delivered by these central natural expanses, like the Yangtze River, Zhongshan Mountain range and Xuanwu Lake, is what new residents love about living here.What’s it like living here?For those who miss the foods of home, there’s no shortage of foreign restaurants and cafes that cater to expats and international students. 18 Nanjing has an efficient and expansive metro system that covers most of the city, but cycling is also an option, with bikefriendly wide and straight roads.Residents rave about how affordable Nanjing is pared to other Chinese cities, especially when it es to housing. 19 That said, the weather can be rough in winter, since most buildings lack central heating. Summers are also very hot and humid.In general, a certain traditionalism and conservatism can be felt more strongly here than in other Chinese cities, which can make it more of a challenge to make local friends quickly. The language and cultural barrier tends to be high. 20 A. Rent for an 85 square meters apartment is more than 50% cheaper than Beijing and 65% less than Shanghai.B. If you want to experience more of Nanjing’s past,