第2篇（科普说明文·自然环境）
阅读原文
If you address environmental problems early, we can observe small changes before disasters strike. The local government will perform a project to restore the desert area. Experts invite volunteers to work on the land, but heavy heat may kill the young plants.
The head of the research team said that the sound of wind carries a faint message of climate change. The weather may hit the region with sudden storms, changing the whole course of ecological recovery. Even a fine day can bring hidden risks.
题目
1.What does the underlined word “address” mean? A. write down the address B. deal with C. speak to D. send a letter
2.What can we learn from the text? A. Storms have no influence on desert areas. B. Volunteers are forbidden to enter the desert. C. Climate change can be noticed from small signs. D. Hot weather helps young plants grow fast.
3.The word “strike” is closest in meaning to ______. A. disappear B. happen and affect C. improve D. escape
4.What is the purpose of the project mentioned? A. To develop tourism in desert B. To recover the desert ecosystem C. To study sounds of wind D. To change local weather
参考答案+解析
1.B 解析：熟词生义：address v. 处理，解决（问题）。
2.C 解析：文章提到我们可以在灾害来临前观察到微小变化。
3.B 解析：熟词生义：strike v.（灾难）袭击，降临。
4.B 解析：原文“restore the desert area”，项目目的是修复荒漠生态。
