第二节:Peter, Helen, Catherine, Elizabeth和Levin想根据各自在环保方面的兴趣(61-65)进行案例研究,阅读下面某杂志的专题报道摘要(A、B、C、D、E和F),选出适合他们的研究的最佳案例,并在答题纸上将相应的选题的标号涂黑,选项中只有一项是多余选项。
61. Peter: Reducing plastics and other wastes through DIY
62. Helen: Making use of the heavy traffic to produce electricity
63. Catherinr: Building a community without private cars
64. Elizabeth: Building houses with recycled materials and energy-efficiency systems
65. Levis: Developing a new type of urban car which bums less gas
A | B |
Vauban We know cars are terrible polluters, but would you give yours up? Vauban, a community in southwestern Germany, did just that, and its 5,000 citizens are doing fine. Most streets are free of vehicles, and there are generous green spaces and good public-transport links, including fast buses and bicycle paths. When people must drive, they can turn to car-sharing clubs. "All the citizens had the chance to plan their own city, " says Andreas Delleke, an energy expert, "and it's just how we wanted it to be. " |
Denmark During the period of gas shortage in the early 70s, Denmark decided to become self-sufficient(自足). So they began a few projects making smart investments along the way. On the island of Samsoe, local families, fishermen and farmers bought wind turbines(涡轮机) to produce their own energy, Within seven years these turbines were completely paid for. And can you believe just one of wind turbines produces enough electricity for 600 households? |
C |
D |
Trey Parker and Matt Stone "I think more and more today, people are willing to make a statement about the Earth and how they want to protect it, " Michael Ruth, home designer and builder says. "For high-end homes in this valley, this is entirely consistent with what they cost. " |
P-NUT This little P-NUT is unique. With a central driving position, the car is designed to move in tight settings. The 11-foot micro car will seat three with two rear-seat passengers behind the driver. "The P-NUT concept explores the packaging and design potential for a vehicle designed for the city lifestyle." Said Dave Marek, a Honda design spokesman. |
E | F |
Israel Company Israel's Technion Institute of Technology claims that if we placed special generator(发电机) under roads, railways, and runways—we could harvest enough energy to mass-produce electricity. A trial process has been used on a smaller scale, in dance clubs for instance, where the pounding feet of dancers light up the floor. "We can produce electricity anywhere there is a busy road using energy that normally goes to waste, " said Uri Amit, chairman of Israel's Technion Institute of Technology. |
Coffee Here is the most effective tip to make you a superstar in environment protection. Plus, you won't need those plastic cups or carrying cases that just get thrown away. Better yet, use your favorite travel mug. |