Every second in the United States alone, more than 250 animals are slaughtered for food, adding up to more than 8 billion animals each year. Reducing the amount of meat in one’s diet is nutritionally environmentally and ethically beneficial.
People who eat meat usually have weaker immune systems compared to those of vegetarians. Meat has been directly linked to diabetes, obesity, arthritis, and many other illnesses. Furthermore, meat-eaters are at a higher risk for diseases, including cancer, and they are more likely to die from these diseases. Critics say that a meatless diet does not provide enough nutrients, especially protein and iron. Actually, according to A Teen’s Guide to Going Vegetarian, by Judy Krizmanic, protein is found in almost every food, and iron appears in many vegetables. Getting enough nutrients in a meat-reduced diet should not be difficult. A 2008 study found that some of the highest pesticide residues appear in meat and eggs. Diets including more fruits and vegetables will only make people healthier.
Some skeptics believe that there will be a shortage of food if animals are not eaten. In fact, the opposite is true. More than 80% of the com and 95% of the oats grown in the U.S. are fed to livestock. The world’s cattle alone consume enough food to equal the caloric needs of 8.7 billion people. One half of the water used in the United States also goes to livestock; 2.50 gallons of water produces only 1 pound of beef. If people eat less meat and more plants, the amount of available food will increase.
Many people become vegetarians because they feel that eating animals is unethical. 90% of these animals are raised in confinement. Chickens and other birds have only about half a square foot of space each, and since they are raised so close together, a lot blade is used to cut off their beaks to prevent them from pecking each other to death. Likewise, pigs that are repressed will bite each other’s tails, so both their teeth and tails are removed as soon as they are born.
Eating animals is hazardous in numerous ways. Even a slight reduction in meat intake is better than nothing at all. Consuming less meat is beneficial to the health of animals, the health of people, and to the health of the world.
31. Why do some people become vegetarians?
32. Which of the following statement is true according to the book A Teen’s Guide to Going Vegetarian?
33. Why does the author say reducing the amount of meat in one’s diet is environmentally beneficial?
34. What is the attitude the author has toward eating meat?
35. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?
问题1选项
A.They feel that eating animals is unethical.
B.There are fewer livestock available due to the environmental pollution.
C.The consumption of meat will lead to financial problem.
D.Being a vegetarian is beneficial to the protection of water.
问题2选项
A.Some of the highest pesticide residues appear in meat and eggs.
B.A meatless diet does not provide enough nutrients.
C.Proteins can be found in almost every food.
D.More than 80% of the corn in U.S. are fed to livestock.
问题3选项
A.People who eat meat usually have weaker immune systems compared to those of vegetarians.
B.A lot of food and water are consumed in order to raise livestock.
C.90% of animals are raised in confinement.
D.Raising animals causes most of the destruction of the nature.
问题4选项
A.Positive.
B.Negative.
C.Indifferent.
D.None of the above.
问题5选项
A.The Advantage of Eating Less Meat.
B.Why People Become Vegetarian?
C.Environmental Protection and Meatless Diet.
D.Save Chickens, Save Birds.
第1题:A
第2题:C
第3题:B
第4题:B
第5题:A
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31.【选项释义】
Why do some people become vegetarians? 为什么有些人成为素食主义者？
A. They feel that eating animals is unethical. A. 他们觉得吃动物是不道德的。
B. There are fewer livestock available due to the environmental pollution. B. 由于环境污染，家畜越来越少。
C. The consumption of meat will lead to financial problem. C. 肉类消费将导致财政问题。
D. Being a vegetarian is beneficial to the protection of water. D. 吃素有利于保护水资源。
【考查点】事实细节题
【解题思路】根据第四段第一句：Many people become vegetarians because they feel that eating animals is unethical.（许多人成为素食主义者是因为他们觉得吃动物是不道德的。可知A选项正确。
【干扰项排除】
B、C在文中没有提及，属于无中生有。
D选项在文中有提及，但与题干无关，属于出处错位。
32.【选项释义】
Which of the following statement is true according to the book A Teen’s Guide to Going Vegetarian? 根据《青少年吃素指南》这本书，下列哪个说法是正确的？
A. Some of the highest pesticide residues appear in meat and eggs. A. 一些最高（浓度）的农药残留出现在肉类和蛋类中。
B. A meatless diet does not provide enough nutrients. B. 不吃肉不能提供足够的营养。
C. Proteins can be found in almost every food. C. 几乎每一种食物都含有蛋白质。
D. More than 80% of the corn in U.S. are fed to livestock. D. 美国80%以上的玉米被用于饲养牲畜。
【考查点】事实细节题
【解题思路】根据题干定位到第二段：Actually, according to A Teen’s Guide to Going Vegetarian, by Judy Krizmanic, protein is found in almost every food, and iron appears in many vegetables. Getting enough nutrients in a meat-reduced diet should not be difficult.（事实上，根据朱迪•克里兹曼尼克的《青少年素食指南》，几乎每一种食物都含有蛋白质，许多蔬菜中也含有铁元素。在少吃肉的饮食中获得足够的营养应该不是难事。）可知C选项符合题意。
【干扰项排除】
A、D选项在文中被提及，但与题干无关，属于出处错位；
B选项根据解析可知，不吃肉也能获得足够的营养，属于反向干扰。
33.【选项释义】
Why does the author say reducing the amount of meat in one’s diet is environmentally beneficial? 为什么作者说减少饮食中肉类的量对环境有益？
A. People who eat meat usually have weaker immune systems compared to those of vegetarians. A. 与素食者相比，吃肉的人通常免疫系统较弱。
B. A lot of food and water are consumed in order to raise livestock. B. 为了饲养牲畜需要消耗大量的食物和水。
C. 90% of animals are raised in confinement. C. 90%的动物是圈养的。
D. Raising animals causes most of the destruction of the nature. D. 饲养动物导致了对大自然的大部分破坏。
【考查点】推理判断题
【解题思路】文中第三段提到：More than 80% of the com and 95% of the oats grown in the U.S. are fed to livestock. The world’s cattle alone consume enough food to equal the caloric needs of 8.7 billion people. One half of the water used in the United States also goes to livestock; 2.50 gallons of water produces only 1 pound of beef.（美国80%以上的玉米和95%的燕麦用于饲养牲畜。单是世界上的牛就消耗了足够的食物，足以满足87亿人的热量需求。美国有一半的水用在了牲畜身上；2.50加仑的水只能产出1磅的牛肉。）可知饲养牲畜需要消耗大量的食物与水，如果人们减少食肉，那么所需种植食物的土地资源和水资源会减少，将有利于环境保护，因此选B。
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A、C选项在文中被提及，但与题干无关，属于出处错位；
D选项在文中没有提及，属于无中生有。
34.【选项释义】
What is the attitude the author has toward eating meat? 作者对吃肉的态度是什么？
A. Positive. A. 积极的。
B. Negative. B. 消极的。
C. Indifferent. C. 冷漠的。
D. None of the above. D. 以上都不是。
【考查点】观点态度题
【解题思路】由文章最后一段中的Eating animals is hazardous in numerous ways.（吃动物在很多方面都是有害的）可知作者对吃肉持反对态度，因此选B。
【干扰项排除】A、C、D选项不能通过文章信息推断出来。
35.【选项释义】
Which of the following can be the best title of the passage? 下列哪项是文章的最佳标题？
A. The Advantage of Eating Less Meat. A. 少吃肉的好处。
B. Why People Become Vegetarian? B. 为什么人们成为素食主义者？
C. Environmental Protection and Meatless Diet. C. 环保和无肉饮食。
D. Save Chickens, Save Birds. D. 拯救鸡，拯救鸟。
【考查点】主旨大意题
【解题思路】纵览全文，第一段和最后一段首尾呼应，中间段落也紧扣文章主题即第一段第二句：Reducing the amount of meat in one’s diet is nutritionally environmentally and ethically beneficial.（减少饮食中肉类的数量在营养、环境和伦理上都是有益的。）可以推断其中心大意就是少吃肉的益处，因此选A。
【干扰项排除】B、C、D选项不能用来概括全文内容。
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