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课件网) 阅读提分练（二） (限时：40分钟) 第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 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 Three Types of Renewable Energy Sources Water Power Water power is the world's biggest source of renewable energy by far，with China，Brazil，Canada，the U．S.，and Russia being the leading water power producers.While water power is a clean energy source provided by rain and snow，it also has several drawbacks. Large dams can damage river ecosystems and surrounding communities，harming wildlife and displacing residents.Even water power at full capacity bears its own emission problems，as rotting organic material in reservoirs releases methane(甲烷)． Dams aren't the only way to use water for power: Tidal and wave energy projects around the world aim to capture the ocean's natural rhythms.The potential marine energy is great. Wind Power Wind turbines(涡轮机)are growing around the globe，and China，the U．S.，and Germany are the leading wind energy producers. Some people may object to how wind turbines look on the horizon(地平线)and to how they sound，but wind energy，whose prices are declining，is proving too valuable a resource to deny.Another problem with wind turbines is that they're a danger for birds and bats，killing hundreds of thousands of them annually.Therefore，engineers are working on solutions to making them safer for flying wildlife. Solar Power From home rooftops to farms，solar power is reshaping energy markets around the world. In addition to solar panels，which change the sun's light to electricity，concentrating solar power (CSP)plants use mirrors to concentrate the sun's heat，getting thermal energy.Solar thermal energy is also being used worldwide for hot water，heating，and cooling.China，Japan，and the U．S.are leading the solar transformation，but it still has a long way to go. 【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了三种可再生能源的优点和缺点。 1．Which country is the leading producer of all the three renewable energy sources A．China. B．Japan. C．Germany. D．Russia. 解析：A 细节理解题。根据Water Power部分中的“Water power is ...water power producers.”，Wind Power部分中的“Wind turbines(涡轮机)are ...wind energy producers.”和Solar Power部分中的“China，Japan，and ...long way to go.”可知，中国是水能、风能和太阳能这三种能源的主要生产国。 2．What may reduce the disadvantages of water power A．Gathering organic material in reservoirs. B．Employing alternative water sources. C．Moving residents away from dams. D．Using water power at full capacity. 解析：B 细节理解题。根据Water Power部分中的“Dams aren't ...energy is great.”可知，水坝并不是唯一利用水发电的方式，世界各地的潮汐和波浪能源项目都能成为可供选择的其他水力资源，海洋能源潜力巨大。据此可知，使用其他可替代的水资源可以有效减少水能的劣势。 3．What is a problem with the wind turbines A．They cost too much. B．They occupy much space. C．They cause noise polluti ... ...
