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。
A
Becoming a Nature Lover through Citizen Science
Citizen Science is an education series featuring workshops on a variety of topics in a relaxed and inspiring environment. There is no monetary registration fee; instead, each instructor suggests items or services they will accept in exchange for class participation.
Our volunteer instructors prepare based on how many people sign up, so please only sign up if you will actually attend.
Date
Friday, May 4
Time
8: 30am—10: 30 am Class description
Interested in studying nature, feeling more connected to your surroundings, helping the natural environment, but not sure where to start? Join us on a PowerPoint tour through the instructor’s favorite citizen science platforms that apply to our region. Just through being observant on a daily walk, you can submit meaningful data to scientists who will use your data to take meaningful conservation steps! We’ll show you how! It’s easy!
Suggested items in exchange for this class
*Baked snacks
*Homemade preserved foods
*Houseplants
*Nature art (draw me a picture?)
About the instructor
Kelsey Frey is the manager of education and outreach (外展服务) for York County Parks, part-time environmental educator for Lancaster County Parks, and runs her own business, Creative Nature Works, in her spare time. Kelsey’s passionate about many natural history topics, including butterflies, and landscaping with native plants.
1. Who are most likely to attend the class?
A. Art lovers. B. Outdoor fitness lovers.
C. Volunteers fond of cooking D. Local people interested in nature.
2. Which of the following can participants provide in exchange for the class?
A. Second-hand clothes. B. Homemade tomato sauce.
C. An unused honey pot. D. A newly bought notebook.
3. What can we learn about the instructor?
A. She is a full-time teacher. B. She manages Lancaster County Parks.
C. She is in charge of Creative Nature Works. D. She is actively busy with community work.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文,主要介绍的是Citizen Science这个教育课程。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据Time部分的“Interested in studying nature, feeling more connected to your surroundings, helping the natural environment, but not sure where to start? Join us on a PowerPoint tour through the instructor’s favorite citizen science platforms that apply to our region.(对研究自然感兴趣,感觉与周围的环境更紧密相连,帮助自然环境,但不确定从哪里开始?加入我们的PowerPoint之旅,浏览讲师最喜欢的适用于我们地区的公民科学平台。)”可知,当地对大自然感兴趣的人最有可能来上课。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Suggested items in exchange for this class部分的“Homemade preserved foods(自制的保存食物)”可知,参与者可以提供自制番茄酱作为课程的交换,故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据About the instructor部分的“Kelsey Frey is the manager of education and outreach for York County Parks, part-time environmental educator for Lancaster County Parks, and runs her own business, Creative Nature Works, in her spare time.(凯尔西•弗雷是York County Parks的教育和推广经理,Lancaster County Parks的兼职环境教育家,并在业余时间经营着自己的企业——Creative Nature Works。)”可知,导师是负责Creative Nature Works的。故选C。