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Ningxia, a region (自治区) in northwest China, experiences sandstorms every spring. These storms, with strong winds carrying large amounts of dust and sand, have several causes. Its location near deserts like the Tengger Desert is the main reason. Additionally, dry weather and lack of rain in spring make the soil loose and easy for the wind to pick up.
Sandstorms bring many problems. The air becomes filled with dust, so it's difficult to see and breathe. This dirty air is harmful to people's health, especially for those with breathing problems. Traffic can be slowed down or even stopped because drivers cannot see clearly. The sand can also damage crops and cover farmlands.
To deal with this challenge, the government has taken action. A very important project is the “Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program”, which means planting millions of trees to act as windbreaks and stabilize the soil. These forests help to slow down the wind and reduce the amount of sand carried by storms.
For local people, when a sandstorm comes, they know to stay indoors as much as possible. They close all windows and doors to keep the dust out. If they have to go outside, they wear masks and goggles (护目镜) to protect themselves. Through these efforts, both the government and the people are working together to fight against the sandstorms and protect their environment.
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A. Heavy rain in spring.
B. Its location near deserts.
C. Too many trees.
D. Cold winter weather.
(
A. Health risks for people.
B. Difficulties for air travel.
C. Traffic accidents.
D. Damage to crops.
(
A. make something strong
B. make something useful
C. make something beautiful
D. make something different
(
A. To provide more wood for building.
B. To attract more tourists to Ningxia.
C. To reduce the wind speed and sand.
D. To create new farmlands for people.
Ningxia, a region (自治区) in northwest China, experiences sandstorms every spring. These storms, with strong winds carrying large amounts of dust and sand, have several causes. Its location near deserts like the Tengger Desert is the main reason. Additionally, dry weather and lack of rain in spring make the soil loose and easy for the wind to pick up.
Sandstorms bring many problems. The air becomes filled with dust, so it's difficult to see and breathe. This dirty air is harmful to people's health, especially for those with breathing problems. Traffic can be slowed down or even stopped because drivers cannot see clearly. The sand can also damage crops and cover farmlands.
To deal with this challenge, the government has taken action. A very important project is the “Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program”, which means planting millions of trees to act as windbreaks and stabilize the soil. These forests help to slow down the wind and reduce the amount of sand carried by storms.
For local people, when a sandstorm comes, they know to stay indoors as much as possible. They close all windows and doors to keep the dust out. If they have to go outside, they wear masks and goggles (护目镜) to protect themselves. Through these efforts, both the government and the people are working together to fight against the sandstorms and protect their environment.
(
B
)9. What is the main reason of sandstorms in Ningxia?A. Heavy rain in spring.
B. Its location near deserts.
C. Too many trees.
D. Cold winter weather.
(
B
)10. What is NOT mentioned as a problem caused by sandstorms?A. Health risks for people.
B. Difficulties for air travel.
C. Traffic accidents.
D. Damage to crops.
(
A
)11. The underlined word “stabilize” in Paragraph 3 probably means .A. make something strong
B. make something useful
C. make something beautiful
D. make something different
(
C
)12. What is the main purpose of the “Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program”?A. To provide more wood for building.
B. To attract more tourists to Ningxia.
C. To reduce the wind speed and sand.
D. To create new farmlands for people.
答案
9. B 10. B 11. A 12. C
解析
【解析】
9. 根据第一段第三句“Its location near deserts like the Tengger Desert is the main reason.”可知，宁夏沙尘暴的主要原因是其靠近沙漠的地理位置，故选B。
10. 第二段提到沙尘暴带来的问题包括危害人类健康、影响交通、破坏农作物，未提及对航空旅行造成困难，故选B。
11. 结合上下文，“Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program”是种树作为防风林，目的是稳固土壤，“stabilize”意为“使稳固；使结实”，与A选项“make something strong”意思相符，故选A。
12. 根据第三段最后一句“These forests help to slow down the wind and reduce the amount of sand carried by storms.”可知，该项目的主要目的是降低风速、减少沙尘，故选C。
【答案】
9.B 10.B 11.A 12.C
【知识点】
阅读理解细节查找、词义猜测、主旨归纳
【点评】
本文围绕宁夏沙尘暴的成因、危害及防治措施展开，题目主要考查学生对文章细节信息的提取能力和词义猜测能力，内容贴近现实环境问题，需学生精准定位原文内容作答。
【难度系数】
0.7
9. 根据第一段第三句“Its location near deserts like the Tengger Desert is the main reason.”可知，宁夏沙尘暴的主要原因是其靠近沙漠的地理位置，故选B。
10. 第二段提到沙尘暴带来的问题包括危害人类健康、影响交通、破坏农作物，未提及对航空旅行造成困难，故选B。
11. 结合上下文，“Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program”是种树作为防风林，目的是稳固土壤，“stabilize”意为“使稳固；使结实”，与A选项“make something strong”意思相符，故选A。
12. 根据第三段最后一句“These forests help to slow down the wind and reduce the amount of sand carried by storms.”可知，该项目的主要目的是降低风速、减少沙尘，故选C。
【答案】
9.B 10.B 11.A 12.C
【知识点】
阅读理解细节查找、词义猜测、主旨归纳
【点评】
本文围绕宁夏沙尘暴的成因、危害及防治措施展开，题目主要考查学生对文章细节信息的提取能力和词义猜测能力，内容贴近现实环境问题，需学生精准定位原文内容作答。
【难度系数】
0.7
