《2025年情景导学高中英语选择性必修第二册外研版》

Ⅰ. 阅读理解
Last night's meteor (流星) shower left many people in the community dissatisfied and demanding answers. People gathered in the suburbs of the city, carrying heavy telescopes, expecting to watch the brightly burning meteors passing through the sky. What they found instead was a sky so brightened by the city's lights that it darkened the light of the meteors passing overhead.
“My family was so frustrated,” admitted a star observer. “We wanted to make this an unforgettable family outing, but it turned out to be a great disappointment.”
Astronomers — scientists who study the stars and planets — have been complaining about this problem for decades. They say that light pollution prevents them from seeing objects in the sky that they could see quite easily in the past. They call on people and the government to take measures to fight against it.
There is yet a population besides professional and amateur star observers that suffers even more from light pollution. This population consists of birds, bats, frogs, snakes etc. For example, outdoor lighting severely affects migrating birds and causes them to crash into buildings. According to the International Dark - Sky Association, millions of birds die this way annually.
Countless animal casualties result from the use of artificial lighting. Clearly, people enjoy the benefits of lighting their evenings, but some scientists think it can be harmful to humans, too. They worry that exposure to light while sleeping can increase a person's chances of getting cancer.
For years, Flagstaff, Arizona, has enforced lighting regulations in its city in order to assist astronomers at the Lowell Observatory. Similar efforts have been made worldwide, and a movement is underway to remind us to switch lights off when we are not using them, so that other creatures can share the night.
1. What happened last night?
A. The city's lights affected the meteor watching.
B. The meteors flew past before being spotted.
C. The city light show attracted many people.
D. The meteor watching ended up with a social outing.
2. What do the astronomers complain about?
A. Meteor showers occur less often than before.
B. Their observation equipment is in poor repair.
C. Light pollution has remained unsolved for years.
D. Their eyesight is failing due to artificial lighting.
3. What is the author concerned about according to Paragraph 4?
A. Birds may take other migratory paths.
B. Animals' living habits may change suddenly.
C. Birds may be laying eggs earlier than before.
D. Animals' survival is threatened by light pollution.
4. What message does the author seem to convey in the text?
A. Saving wildlife is saving ourselves.
B. Great efforts should be made to save energy.
C. Human activities should be environmentally friendly.
D. New equipment should be introduced for space study.

答案： 1-4 ACDC