阅读理解 The cruise(邮轮） tourism is the fastest growing industry in the travel industry. With rapid gr
英语试题 06-10
阅读理解
The cruise(邮轮） tourism is the fastest growing industry in the travel industry. With rapid growth in the number of passengers, the number of cruise ships at sea, and the increased variety of destinations, the fast growth in the industry follows with increasing influences on the environment.
Like many travel industries, the negative influences on the environment seem to outweigh the positive ones. Even though the cruise industry is relatively small compared to the airline industry, cruise ships and their passengers generate more waste and pollutant emissions(排放物) while travelling and docked in port. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, a one-week voyage generates more than 50 tons of garbage, and during that same week 3.78 million litres of waste water is produced. That is water which is harmful to the ocean life and cannot be poured back into the ocean without being treated. These numbers are multiplied by more than 200 cruise ships sailing the world 365 days a year.
Due to pollution, coral reefs(珊瑚礁) are taking a significant damage. There are 109 countries with coral reefs. In 90 of them, reefs are being damaged by cruise ships. It is said 70% of cruise destinations are in the spots with the existence of a wide variety of sea plants and animal species.
However, it is not the amount of pollution generated by cruise ships that is most concerned, but rather, the way cruise ships deal with their waste. The way cruise ships get rid of waste is highly unregulated. In most cases, there was no monitoring or administration from local authorities if cruise ships violated the pollution standards. The cruise industry contributes to promote itself as environmentally friendly; the truth is, there are many examples of cruise ships breaking the law.
Processing waste onboard is not impossible for cruise industries. Since the increased harmful effects on the environment have come to light, some cruise industries have done their part and as technology increases, their ability to become more eco-friendly has become the most important.
Holland American Line has invested $ 1.5 million into a program called Seawater Scrubber Pilot. This program looks for opportunities to reduce engine emission on its ships. The Sea Water Scrubber system uses the natural chemistry of seawater to remove all harmful materials in the seawater before it is poured overboard. Even though it is only a small step, it makes a big difference.
The environmental impact of the cruise industry on the destination has negative effects. However, with effort made, there is still hope that these effects can be limited, or as we wish, reduced.
67.What adds to cruise ships’ pollution?
A.Lack of proper regulations. B. Growing size of cruise ships.
C, Service system on cruise ships. D. Useless water-treating program.
68.Why did the author mention Holland American Line?
A.To stress environmental protection matters.
B.To evaluate the effects of natural industry.
C.To introduce the Sea Water Scrubber system.
D.To prove some anti-pollution measure works.
69.What is the passage mainly about?
A.Influence of cruise tourism. B. Problems in tourist industry.
C, Consequence of ocean pollution. D. Administration of cruise emissions.
70.How is the passage developed?
A.By analyzing cause and effect. B. By discussing problems and solutions.
C, By comparing benefits and disadvantages. D. By presenting similarities and differences.
阅读参考答案：67-70 ADAB
The cruise(邮轮） tourism is the fastest growing industry in the travel industry. With rapid growth in the number of passengers, the number of cruise ships at sea, and the increased variety of destinations, the fast growth in the industry follows with increasing influences on the environment.
Like many travel industries, the negative influences on the environment seem to outweigh the positive ones. Even though the cruise industry is relatively small compared to the airline industry, cruise ships and their passengers generate more waste and pollutant emissions(排放物) while travelling and docked in port. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, a one-week voyage generates more than 50 tons of garbage, and during that same week 3.78 million litres of waste water is produced. That is water which is harmful to the ocean life and cannot be poured back into the ocean without being treated. These numbers are multiplied by more than 200 cruise ships sailing the world 365 days a year.
Due to pollution, coral reefs(珊瑚礁) are taking a significant damage. There are 109 countries with coral reefs. In 90 of them, reefs are being damaged by cruise ships. It is said 70% of cruise destinations are in the spots with the existence of a wide variety of sea plants and animal species.
However, it is not the amount of pollution generated by cruise ships that is most concerned, but rather, the way cruise ships deal with their waste. The way cruise ships get rid of waste is highly unregulated. In most cases, there was no monitoring or administration from local authorities if cruise ships violated the pollution standards. The cruise industry contributes to promote itself as environmentally friendly; the truth is, there are many examples of cruise ships breaking the law.
Processing waste onboard is not impossible for cruise industries. Since the increased harmful effects on the environment have come to light, some cruise industries have done their part and as technology increases, their ability to become more eco-friendly has become the most important.
Holland American Line has invested $ 1.5 million into a program called Seawater Scrubber Pilot. This program looks for opportunities to reduce engine emission on its ships. The Sea Water Scrubber system uses the natural chemistry of seawater to remove all harmful materials in the seawater before it is poured overboard. Even though it is only a small step, it makes a big difference.
The environmental impact of the cruise industry on the destination has negative effects. However, with effort made, there is still hope that these effects can be limited, or as we wish, reduced.
67.What adds to cruise ships’ pollution?
A.Lack of proper regulations. B. Growing size of cruise ships.
C, Service system on cruise ships. D. Useless water-treating program.
68.Why did the author mention Holland American Line?
A.To stress environmental protection matters.
B.To evaluate the effects of natural industry.
C.To introduce the Sea Water Scrubber system.
D.To prove some anti-pollution measure works.
69.What is the passage mainly about?
A.Influence of cruise tourism. B. Problems in tourist industry.
C, Consequence of ocean pollution. D. Administration of cruise emissions.
70.How is the passage developed?
A.By analyzing cause and effect. B. By discussing problems and solutions.
C, By comparing benefits and disadvantages. D. By presenting similarities and differences.
阅读参考答案：67-70 ADAB
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