高考英语压轴专题《高中英语阅读理解》难题汇编百度文库

一、高中英语阅读理解

1．阅读理解

At the age of seven, while his friends were spending pocket money on things like candy and toys, Jose Adolfo was busy saving money for more essential purchases. To try to get his peers to do the same, the youngster from Arequipa, Peru came up with the innovative idea of an eco-bank, which allows kids of all ages to gain economic independence—while also helping the environment.

Established in 2012, the Bartselana Student Bank is the world's first bank for kids. To open an account, kids have to bring in at least 5 kilograms of solid waste (paper or plastic) and establish a savings goal. Once accepted, all bank "partners" are required to deposit(存储) at least one additional kilogram of recyclables on a monthly basis and meet other requirements, such as attending financial education and environmental management workshops.

The waste collected is sold to local recycling companies, who, thanks to Jose, pay a higher-than-market rate for everything brought in by Bartselana Student Bank members. The funds received are placed in the individual's account until his/her savings goal is reached. The account holder can then withdraw his/her money, or choose to leave it and continue to grow for a bigger target. "At the beginning, my teachers thought I was crazy," Jose recalls. "They did not understand that we are not the future of the country but its present. Luckily. I had the support of the school principal."

By 2013, the bank had over 200 members who brought in one ton of recyclable waste. Today, the eco-bank, which now has the support of several local institutions, has ten educational centers. They are designed to teach the over 3,000 members both finance and environmental management. On December 6, 2018, in response to the growing demand, Bartselana Student Bank began accepting applications from kids all across Peru.

As the teenager says, "Together we can change the world. We just need an opportunity."

（1）What is the purpose of the eco-bank?

A. To involve kids in the management of the local recycling companies.

B. To help kids get pocket money to spend on things like candy and toys.

C. To show kids how important it is to learn environmental management.

D. To get kids to help the environment and be economically independent.

（2）What duty does an eco-bank member have to perform?

A. Attending financial education workshops.

B. Bringing in 5 kilos of waste.

C. Saving one kilo of solid waste weekly.

D. Establishing a savings goal.

（3）What does the underlined part in Paragraph 4 mean?

A. Kids are more responsible when growing up.

B. The future of the country relies mainly on kids.

C. Kids can contribute to the society though young.

D. The present is a vital period for kid development.

（4）Which of the following words can best describe Jose?

A. Generous.

B. Crazy.

C. Flexible.

D. Influential.