阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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Here are four women who made it their life’s mission to make the world a better place through environmental activism.
Greta Thunberg
“I have not accomplished anything. ”This statement was made by Greta Thunberg(17 years old)and it couldn’t be further from the truth. Her dedication to protecting the environmenl for our future generations is all accomplishment on its own. Her ability to resist to adults in power is admirable and continues to push the importance of conservation to the front of our minds.
Peggy Shelmrd
WE ACT for Environmental Justice is an organization that“through advocacy，planning，and research…mobilizes low-income communities to make environmental changes. ”At the helm(掌权)of WE ACT is Peggy Shepard. Her goal is to make sure that sustainable environmental practices are accessible to all，regardless of circumstance.
Rachel Carson
American marine biologist，writer，scientist，and ecologist，Rachel Carson(1907—1964)，was way ahead of her time. She wrote about conservation in the late 1930s and focused on her mission of protecting our oceans.
Julia“Butterfly”Hill
In the late 90s，Julia“Butterfly”Hill spent 738 days living in an ancient redwood，called Luna. This act brought awareness to the immense human threats to Redwood trees. Julia continues to advocate for the environment. “By standing together in unity，solidarity and love，we will heal the wounds in the earth and in each other. We can make a positive difference through our actions. ”
1. What do we know about Greta Thunberg?
A. She has not accomplished anything.
B. She seldom tells the truth.
C. She faces powerful people bravely to protect environment.
D. She shows great respect and admiration to people in power.
2. Why did Peggy Shepard set up the organization WE ACT?
A. To help poor people to lead a better life.
B. To appeal to low-income group to protect our environment.
C. To make people aware of the environmental status.
D. To control the changes of environment.
3. Who preferred taking on-the-spot actions to protect environment?
A. Greta Thunberg. B. Peggy Shepard.
C. Rachel Carson. D. Julia“Butterfly”Hill.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了四位女性将通过环保行动让世界变得更美好作为她们的人生使命。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段Her dedication to protecting the environment for our future generations is all accomplishment on its own. Her ability to resist to adults in power is admirable and continues to push the importance of conservation to the front of our minds（她为子孙后代保护环境的奉献精神，本身就是一种成就。她抵抗成年人掌权的能力令人钦佩，并继续将保护的重要性推广我们的脑海中）可知，在面对强权人物是，她勇敢保护环境的行为令人钦佩。故选C项。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段WE ACT for Environmental Justice is an organization that“through advocacy，planning，and research…mobilizes low-income communities to make environmental changes（“我们为环境正义而行动”是一个“通过倡导、规划和研究……动员低收入社区改变环境”的组织）可知 ，这个组织是为了让低收入者参与到保护环境的行动中来。故选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段In the late 90s，Julia “Butterfly” Hill spent 738 days living in an ancient redwood，called Luna. This act brought awareness to the immense human threats to Redwood trees（90年代末， Julia“Butterfly”Hill在一棵名为卢娜(Luna)的古老红杉里生活了738天。该行为使人们意识到人类对红杉的巨大威胁）可知，Julia“Butterfly”Hill以自己的行动---居住在一颗古老红杉树738天的行为来告诉人们要保护环境。他采用现场行动的方式来保护环境。故选D项。
