Question

Questions are based on the following passage.

1.

A. They use types of fuel that are not allowed on land.

B. It takes more energy to move through water than over land.

C. Their engines are not as powerful as those of other vehicles.

D. They carry large numbers of passengers and vehicles as well.

2.

A. They are sometimes rude to other tourists.

B. They don’t have meals in local restaurants.

C. They fill up the restaurants and make noise.

D. They complain when the city is too crowded.

3.

A. A new way of travelling. B. Reasons to ban cruise ships.

C. Measures against pollution. D. Problems caused by cruise ships.

Answer

1.A

2.B

3.D

【解析】

Cruises are becoming increasingly popular, with 20 million passengers a year enjoying holidays on board luxury ships. More people regard a cruise as a perfect way to sit back, doing nothing, and enjoy time off work. But what is the effect on the environment of this trend?

It usually takes less energy for a vehicle to move through water than over land, but cruise ships are often massive, with the biggest ones carrying 6,000 passengers, so moving cruise ships requires huge engines, burning 300,000 litres of fuel a day. Because they are out at sea, they burn dirtier fuel that isn’t allowed on land.

Cruises also produce huge amounts of rubbish. Cruise ships aren’t usually good at recycling. Waste water from showers and toilets is usually poured directly into the sea—as much per day as from a small town.

Cruise ships also cause difficulties in the cities where they stop. Popular destinations can get five or six ships a day, with thousands of tourists at a time. Restaurant owners complain the visitors look around for a few hours and then return to their ship to eat. Besides, the crowds can put off other tourists, who complain the streets are too busy. Some towns have banned cruise ships or put a limit on the number that can stop at the same time.

Questions:

Why do cruise ships cause a lot of air pollution?

Which of the following is true of the cruise ship passengers?

What is the passage mainly about?

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