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Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your choice of sport might have great influence on the environment.
Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemical and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses in good condition .This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas.
There are many environment-friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.
Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms”. They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it’s free.
1. What do we know about golf from the passage?
A. It is not played in Portugal and Spain at all.
B. It causes water shortages around the world.
C. It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes.
D. It needs water and energy to keep its courses in good condition.
2 The author uses power walking as an example mainly because ________.
A. it is free B. it benefits our health
C. it is resource-saving D. it gets people close to the nature
3. Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of ?
A. Cycling in a mountain. B. Working out in a gym.
C. Swimming in a sports center. D. Playing golf in the countryside.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章对比介绍了某些浪费资源和节约资源的运动，呼吁我们积极参加绿色体育运动。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemical and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses in good condition . (有些运动需要大量资源。你可能知道，高尔夫不仅要消耗大量的乡村土地，而且还要消耗大量的水。此外，各种化学物质和大量的能源被用来保持其场地的良好状态，这造成了重大的环境影响)”可知，高尔夫需要水和能源来保持场地的良好状态。故选D项。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“There are many environment-friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. (有很多环保运动。快走是你今天可以开始的其中一项。除了一双好鞋，你不需要任何特殊的设备；你不用担心资源和钱包。简单且免费，快走也能让你保持健康)”可知，作者以快步走为例，主要是因为这种运动节约资源。故选C项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it’s free. (绿色健身房的成员在户外、乡村或其他开放空间进行运动。没有会员这种特别的要求也可以开始运动。最棒的是，它是免费的。)”可以推知，作者最可能赞成在山上骑自行车。故选A项。
