A (2019·福建省三校联考)
The things that kids choose to play with can affect our earth.The manufacturing of toys and games can produce harmful pollution and nonbiodegradable waste，which is harmful for our planet.But some toymakers are creating items for kids that aim higher.They use natural or nonharmful materials，and find ways to reuse and recycle.Toys and kits(成套工具) can also teach kids about environmentally friendly solutions.Here are a few of our favorite lowimpact，fun toys.
Test the water
Water is the earth's most precious natural resource.Many people take it for granted，but not everybody in the world has access to clean water.Learn about the science behind one solution with Thames & Kosmos' Global Water Quality Experiment Kit.The kit comes with tools and instructions for conducting eight important experiments including testing the quality of water and making dirty water cleaner.($15)
Plant tomatoes
When communities in dry，desert regions experience drought，it impacts their agricultural practices.Learn about water preservation and grow delicious cherry tomatoes with Back to the Roots SelfWatering Tomato Planter.It features technology that African desert farmers have been using for thousands of years：a miniature clay pot releases water，but only when the surrounding soil has dried up.($30)
Draw with veggies
Wee Can Too's Veggie Sidewalk Chalk is made from fruit and vegetable powders—it's practically safe to eat！The chalk，created using environmentally friendly ingredients，has none of the chemicals found in your typical sidewalk chalk.When the rain comes and washes away your masterpiece，no harmful pollutants will be entering the environment.($12)
Create with cardboard
When cardboard breaks down in a landfill，it creates methane，a major greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming.Recycled cardboard can be transformed into a work of art with the Cardboard Tool Kit from UncommonGoods.The kit comes with 28 reusable parts for fastening cardboard pieces together.Now let your imagination go wild！($13)
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇广告类应用文，主要介绍了四种环保的儿童玩具，包括玩具名称、设计特点、材料来源以及价格等。
1．What is special about Back to the Roots' small clay pot?
A．It is very pretty.
B．It is a recent invention.
C．It can improve tomatoes' taste.
D．It uses technology against drought.
D [考查推理判断。根据第三段尾句可知，该玩具的特点是使用了非洲沙漠地区的农民已经使用了数千年的技术：当周围的土壤干涸时，微型陶罐才可以放水。据此可推知，这种玩具的特点是使用了抗旱技术，故D项正确。]
2．Which product needs users to be imaginative?
A．Cardboard Tool Kit.
B．Veggie Sidewalk Chalk.
C．SelfWatering Tomato Planter.
D．Global Water Quality Experiment Kit.
A [考查细节理解。根据尾段的内容，尤其是最后一句“Now let your imagination go wild！”可知，Cardboard Tool Kit可以充分发挥人的想象力，故A项正确。]
3．What do the four products have in common?
A．They are hard to use.
B．They are earthfriendly toys.
C．They are good for kids' health.
D．They are great choices for art lovers.
B [考查细节理解。根据第一段第四、五句并结合四种玩具的特点介绍可知，这四种玩具的共同点是环保，故B项正确。]
