2014年四川省高考英语模拟阅读理解部分2014年四川省高考英语模拟阅读理解部分.doc

2014年四川省高考英语模拟（一） 第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分) A These eco-inspired books get kids thinking about nature and the environment. How to Raise Monarch Butterflies By Carol Pasternak Have you ever watched a monarch transform from a caterpillar (毛虫) to a butterfly from up close? In this book, learn everything about the monarch life cycle and how to raise monarchs from eggs to adult butterflies. You will also get to know the efforts involved to protect the species. A Kid’s Guide to America’s Parks By Erin McHugh This year, the US National Park Service’s National Park Week is April 21-29. During the week, all national parks offer free admission. Enrich your knowledge with this book, as it introduces the national parks and some interesting places in the US, including their geography, specific animals as well as environmental challenges. The book’s featured places include Yosemite National Park, Ellis Island (home of the Statue of Liberty) and the National Park of American Samoa, the only U.S. national park south of the equator (赤道). Where Do Recyclable Materials Go? By Sabbithry Persad Tiana had been learning about recycling at school. But when her dog, Bubbles, gets lost running after a recycling truck, she ends up learning a lot more about recyclable materials than ever! Follow Tiana and her family as they search for Bubbles around town and at the Materials Recovery Facility. Along the way, readers will learn a lot about recycling and how they can do their part in protecting the environment. The Scrap Kins Build-It Book, Volume 1 By Brian Yanish Meet the Scrap Kins. They are creative, friendly monsters (怪物) who live in a recycling center, known as Scrap City. They’ll show you how to turn junk (垃圾) into pretty cool things. Readers will learn how to create cute bags from old jeans, beautiful ships from milk boxes, and more. Remember that one person’s trash (废物) is another person’s treasure! 31. Which author teaches you how to make an artwork from wastes? A. Carol Pasternak.