阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
More than one million single-use straws(吸管), most of them plastic, are used in the United States each day. They end up in waterways, harm sea animals, and break down into micro-plastics. Quantities of places have passed plastic-straw bans as a way to start handling the global plastic waste problem.
Straw materials: advantages and disadvantages
•Metal
Made of stainless steel, aluminum, or even titanium, metal straws have become popular. They draw some criticism for having a metallic taste and conducting heat from a hot drink, but they’re strong and can be reused.
•Paper
Paper drinking straws, which date from the late 1800s, often absorb liquid over time and can leave a taste or fibres in drinks. They’re the most popular throwaway choice in places with plastic-straw bans.
•Glass
Though glass straws may be more breakable and thus less portable than reusable straws of other materials, they hold up well to washing and reuse. Some straws are made to look artistic, with colours and blown-glass designs.
•Bamboo
This natural material can be sustainably produced and is a plant-based replacement of plastic straws. Bamboo straws are easily disposed of and turned into fertiliser. They are reusable but can be hard to clean completely and may absorb flavours.
21. What is the major problem with plastic straws?
A. Function. B. Flavour.
C. Weight. D. Pollution.
解析:推理判断题。根据第一段中的“They end up in waterways, harm sea animals, and break down into micro-plastics. Quantities of places have passed plastic-straw bans as a way to start handling the global plastic waste problem.”可知,它们最终进入航道,危害海洋动物,并分解成微小的塑料颗粒。许多地方已经对使用塑料吸管发布了禁令,以此作为开始处理全球塑料垃圾问题的一种方式。因此塑料吸管产生的主要问题是它们会带来污染。故选D项。
答案:D
22. Which of the following belongs to single-use straws?
A. Metal straw. B. Paper straw.
C. Glass straw. D. Bamboo straw.
解析:细节理解题。根据Paper部分中的“They’re the most popular throwaway choice in places with plastic-straw bans.”可知,在禁止使用塑料吸管的地方,它们是最受欢迎的一次性吸管。即纸吸管属于一次性吸管,题干中的“single-use”与文中的“throwaway”是同义词,故选B项。
答案:B
23. What is the advantage of the bamboo straw?
A. It can become fertiliser.
B. It is easy to clean.
C. It is portable and bendable.
D. It has different designs.
解析:细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Bamboo straws are easily disposed of and turned into fertiliser.”可知,竹吸管很容易被处理成为肥料。因此竹制吸管的优势在于它可以变成肥料。故选A项。
答案:A
