Ⅰ.完形填空
(2023·沈阳市教学质检一)
When Arun Krishnamurthy was a teenager, he witnessed a pond near his home filled up with trash.The damage to the pond made a great 1.A to the beautiful pond in his memory.So he decided to do something to 2.B its original beauty.
In 2007, Krishnamurthy and his team founded the EFI to 3.D the garbage and restore the natural habitats of birds, frogs and native plants, giving wildlife a chance to 4.A .Over the last few years, the EFI has 5.C restoration work on 112 lakes and ponds. 6.B , the EFI aimed to restore lakes and ponds.However, its far-reaching influence surprised Krishnamurthy.The work has 7.C India's water supply, for it helps groundwater recharge.
In fact, groundwater is 8.C to India, accounting for 80%of its water supply.However, overusing water is reducing reserves greatly.The Government is required to take some measures, but Krishnamurthy believes it is 9.A that play a significant role.
Currently, the EFI is facing a 10.B when it comes to waste disposal(处理)．Up to 95%of the solid waste it 11.D from lakes and ponds ends up in landfills.The group is researching on various 12.B of reusing and recycling more of the trash.
Despite the difficulties, he feels 13.A not only for India but for the world.He 14.D everyone to care for lakes and ponds, the dumping(倾倒) of the waste and needs of wildlife.With the right 15.C , each of us can make a difference to our planet.
语篇导读：在Krishnamurthy的记忆中，池塘是美丽的，然而现在却充满垃圾，因此他希望通过自己的努力去恢复池塘原本的美丽。他和他的团队于2007年创办了EFI，旨在改善自然环境。虽然遇到了各种各样的困难，但是他仍然相信：每个人都可以为环境的改善贡献自己的一份力量。
1．A．contrast B．difference
C．response D．contribution
解析：根据空前的“filled up with trash”与空后的“the beautiful pond in his memory”可知，两者形成对比。故选A。
2．A．replace B．rebuild
C．explore D．demonstrate
解析：根据语境可知，他决定做一些事情恢复这个池塘的美丽。故选B。
3．A．store B．recycle
C．destroy D．remove
解析：根据上文可知，他创办EFI旨在清除垃圾、改善环境，下文中的restore与空处为并列关系。故选D。
4．A．return B．escape
C．compete D．remember
解析：参见上题解析。他创办EFI是为了改善环境，使野生生物回归此处。故选A。
5．A．looked into B．held up
C．carried out D．cut off
解析：根据语境可知，在过去的几年里，EFI已经在112个湖泊和池塘做了修复工作，A项“调查，细察”；B项“举起，妨碍”；C项“实行，落实”；D项“切断，中断”。故选C。
6．A．Naturally B．Originally
C．Finally D．Actually
解析：根据语境可知，EFI的目的在于改善湖泊和池塘的生态环境，但是下文中提及深远的影响，因此从逻辑上推断应该选B项。originally“起初；原来”。故选B。
7．A．changed B．interrupted
C．benefited D．reflected
解析：根据语境可知，EFI的工作已有成效。下文中提及“it helps groundwater recharge”，由此可推知，此处表示对印度的供水系统有所贡献。故选C。
8．A．familiar B．attractive
C．vital D．cruel
解析：根据语境可知，地下水资源占印度水资源供应量的80%，由此推断地下水资源对印度应该很重要。故选C。
9．A．individuals B．cities
C．organizers D．leaders
解析：根据语境可知，要解决水资源问题，政府需要采取措施，由句中的but可知， Krishnamurthy的观点有所不同，在他看来，每个人都起到了重要的作用。故选A。
10．A．choice B．challenge
C．defeat D．topic
解析：根据下文内容可知，EFI的工作遇到了挑战。故选B。
11．A．transports B．forms
C．rescues D．collects
解析：根据语境可知，从湖泊和池塘中收集来的高达95%的固体垃圾最后被扔进垃圾填埋场。故选D。
12．A．standards B．methods
C．policies D．consequences
解析：EFI的工作遇到了挑战，因此他们正在研究用不同的方法来回收利用更多的垃圾。故选B。
13．A．hopeful B．ready
C．grateful D．happy
解析：根据语境可知，虽然有困难，但是Krishnamurthy依然努力着，所以可推断他对印度乃至全世界都充满了信心。故选A。
14．A．permits B．teaches
C．warns D．urges
解析：他为改善湖泊和池塘的环境继续努力着，因此他呼吁大家都参与到保护环境的行动中来。故选D。
15．A．conclusions B．assessments
C．intentions D．occasions
解析：根据语境可知，只要有正确的意图，我们每个人都可以为我们的星球做出贡献。A项“结论，结果”；B项“评估，评定”；C项“打算，意图”；D项“时机，适当的机会”。故选C。
