阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。【2014省外国语学校质量检测】A Lynn is the publisher of Indiana Living Green magazine, a local Indiana-based publication focusing on all issues related to leading a sustainable lifestyle. Her knowledge, passion and unwavering dedication to this cause are both inspiring and admirable and are the reasons I nominate her for the Heart of Green Local Hero. Lynn's interest in sustainable living has expanded over the years from simple recycling and wildlife gardening to encouraging others to appreciate nature and do what each can to protect the environment. The creation of Indiana Living Green comes from her belief that most individuals have an inner desire to do what is best for our environment and that each individual act truly does make a difference. Lynn has been instrumental in bringing her green consciousness to Indiana by way of Indiana Living Green magazine over the past two years. Indiana Living Green is the only local publication solely focused on green living and sustainability. In addition, Lynn’s pioneering efforts also provide public educational forums via "Green Scenes" — a series of three hour events, each focusing on specific topics teaching Hoosiers how to lead greener lifestyles. She is a sought-after speaker, delivering topics such as "Greening Your Outdoor Space," "Updating Your Home to Green" and "Greening Your Lifestyle" to various businesses and organizations throughout Central Indiana. In addition, Lynn has appeared regularly on Indianapolis Fox 59 morning show’s"Living Green" segment, discussing various topics of interest ranging from grilling green and green baby buys to composting and recycling. In addition to her role as publisher of Indiana Living Green magazine, Lynn is also a Habitat Steward Host for National Wildlife Federation, editor of Hoosier Organic Gardener, the newsletter of the Indiana Organic Gardeners Association, and a member of Garden Writers Association. Lynn Jenkins deserves to be publicly recognized for all that she is and all that she has done and continues to do to educate and empower each of us to improve our individual lives, communities and our Earth. WORD资料.
56. Which of the following is NOT true of Lynn Jenkins? A. She is the publisher of the magazine Indiana Living Green.
B. She is a member of Garden Writers Association. C. She won the award the Heart of Green Local Hero. D. She encourages people to love and protect nature. 57. Indiana Living Green was probably _________.
A. a book on modern life style C. a journal on travel
B. a magazine on fashion D. a magazine on green living 58. What can we learn about “Green Scenes”?
A. It is a scene set in a three-hour film. B. It is a series of events focusing on green life. C. It is a film set in Central Indiana. D. It is a forum focusing on green lifestyle. 59. The underlined word in the third paragraph probably means ________. A. simply B. mainly
C. earnestly D. seriously 60. What is the purpose of the writing?
A. To call on readers to protect the environment and live green. B. To nominate Lynn Jenkins for the Heart of Green Local Hero.C. To introduce the readers to the Heart of Green Local Hero. D. To advertise for Indiana Living Green and its publisher.
【参考答案】56、 CDBAB
【阅读理解】As a young boy, I sometimes traveled the country roads with my dad. He was a rural mail carrier, and on Saturdays he would ask me to go with him. Driving through the countryside was always an adventure: There were animals to see, people to visit, and chocolate cookies if you knew where to stop, and Dad did. In the spring, Dad delivered boxes full of baby chickens, and when I was WORD资料.
