2015年湖北高考英语专题限时训练：时闻型阅读理解.docVIP

2015年湖北高考英语专题限时训练：时闻型阅读理解 　　(一) 　　XIAN—China has introduced various emergency responses and longterm measures against air pollution in the central and eastern regions. 　　The air quality index (AQI) for Xian reached 500 on Wednesday afternoon, at the top of the AQI scale, according to the national air quality monitoring website. Xian weather forecasters predict the smog (雾霾) will continue for the next week and air pollution may worsen. 　　“I have to keep buying masks for my family，”said Liu, buying masks at a pharmacy (药店) near her home in downtown Xian.“This is the only thing we can do to protect ourselves.” 　　On Wednesday, a city government emergency response plan was put into action, suspending all the construction and taking at least 50 per cent of government vehicles off the road. Power plants must limit their output and reduce emissions. 　　Nearly half the country, more than 100 cities in 20 provinces, has suffered from smog since last December. Many have taken action, including experimenting with artificial methods to reduce smog, limiting vehicle use and fining polluters. 　　Assessments based on GDP alone were abandoned last month and more emphasis has been put on public wellbeing and the environment. Whether the move will be effective in forcing local governments consider environmental issues over economic growth remains to be seen. Environmental protection professionals are doubtful about the immediacy of the effects of these measures. 　　Xiao Hang, an urban researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, said it took London 50 years to lose the moniker (绰号) “foggy London town”， and Los Angeles still struggles to control its photochemical (光化学) smog.“We cant ignore environmental problems during the development process and China has a long way to go，” he said. 　　1.What would be the best title for the article? 　　A.AQI for Xian reached 500 　　B.Smog crisis tries the limits of peoples patience 　　C.Smoggy Chinese cities to clear the air 　　D.Dust masks become hot selle