# 2月12日 阅读理解

**Passage:**

The concept of "green cities" has gained significant attention in recent years as urban areas around the world face increasing environmental challenges. 

A green city is designed to minimize its environmental impact by promoting sustainable practices such as energy efficiency, waste reduction, and the use of renewable resources. These cities aim to improve the quality of life for their residents while reducing their carbon footprint.

One key feature of green cities is the emphasis on public transportation. By encouraging the use of buses, trains, and bicycles, these cities reduce the reliance on private cars, which are a major source of air pollution. Additionally, green cities often invest in energy-efficient buildings and infrastructure. For example, many green buildings use solar panels to generate electricity and rainwater harvesting systems to conserve water.

Another important aspect of green cities is the preservation of green spaces. Parks, gardens, and urban forests not only provide recreational areas for residents but also help to improve air quality and reduce the urban heat island effect. These green spaces also support biodiversity 

Despite the benefits, creating green cities is not without challenges. The initial costs of implementing sustainable technologies and infrastructure can be high, and it may take time for residents to adapt to new practices. However, many experts believe that the long-term benefits, such as reduced pollution and improved public health, outweigh the initial investments.

**Questions:**

1. What is     the main goal of a green city?
        A) To increase the use of private cars
        B) To minimize environmental impact
        C) To reduce public transportation
        D) To eliminate green spaces
2. How do     green cities reduce air pollution?
        A) By encouraging the use of private cars
        B) By promoting public transportation
        C) By building more parking lots
        D) By reducing green spaces
3. What is     one benefit of green spaces in urban areas?
        A) They increase the urban heat island effect.
        B) They provide habitats for biodiversity.
        C) They reduce the need for public transportation.
        D) They generate electricity for buildings.
4. What is a     challenge of creating green cities?
        A) Low initial costs
        B) Immediate adaptation by residents
        C) High initial costs of sustainable technologies
        D) Lack of long-term benefits



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> **文章翻译：**
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> 近年来，“绿色城市”的概念引起了广泛关注，因为世界各地的城市正面临日益严峻的环境挑战。
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> 一个绿色城市的设计旨在通过推广可持续的做法（如能源效率、减少废物和使用可再生资源）来最小化其对环境的影响。这些城市的目标是提高居民的生活质量，同时减少碳足迹。
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> 绿色城市的其中一个关键特点是重视公共交通。通过鼓励使用公共汽车、火车和自行车，这些城市减少了对私人汽车的依赖，而私人汽车是空气污染的主要来源。此外，绿色城市通常投资于能源-efficient buildings and infrastructure（节能建筑和基础设施）。例如，许多绿色建筑安装太阳能电池板以产生 electricity（电力）并使用雨水收集系统来节约用水。
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> 绿色城市的另一个重要方面是保护绿地。公园、花园和城市森林不仅为居民提供娱乐场所，还能帮助改善空气质量并减少城市热岛效应。这些绿色空间还支持生物多样性。
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> 尽管有诸多好处，但建设绿色城市并非没有挑战。实施可持续技术和基础设施的初始成本可能很高，并且可能需要时间让居民适应新做法。然而，许多专家认为，长期利益（如减少污染和改善公共健康）超过了初期投资。
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> **问题翻译及答案：**
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> 1. **What is the main goal of a green city?**
>    - A) 增加私人汽车的使用  
>    - B) 最小化环境影响  
>    - C) 减少公共交通的使用  
>    - D) 消除绿色空间  
>      **答案：B**（绿色城市的主目标是通过可持续做法最小化对环境的影响。）
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> 2. **How do green cities reduce air pollution?**
>    - A) 通过鼓励私人汽车的使用  
>    - B) 通过推广公共交通  
>    - C) 通过建造更多停车场  
>    - D) 通过减少绿色空间  
>      **答案：B**（绿色城市通过鼓励公共汽车、火车和自行车来减少对私人汽车的依赖，从而降低空气污染。）
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> 3. **What is one benefit of green spaces in urban areas?**
>    - A) 它们会加剧城市热岛效应  
>    - B) 它们为生物多样性提供栖息地  
>    - C) 它们减少了对公共交通的需求  
>    - D) 它们为建筑物发电  
>      **答案：B**（绿色空间支持生物多样性，同时还能改善空气质量并减少城市热岛效应。）
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> 4. **What is a challenge of creating green cities?**
>    - A) 初始成本低  
>    - B) 居民迅速适应新做法  
>    - C) 可持续技术的初始高成本  
>    - D) 缺乏长期利益  
>      **答案：C**（创建绿色城市的一个挑战是实施可持续技术和基础设施的初始成本较高。）
