Seattle will fine people if they waste food. It will tell people about it in January and then fine people in July. There is a $1 fine if over 10% of rubbish is food. The city wants to cut food waste. Americans waste around 40% of their food. Seattle wants to recycle 60% of its waste.
Seattle wants people to understand that recycling is important. It wants people to separate their rubbish. A city worker said the fines would not make money. He said it would be successful. Cleaners will look inside dustbins. They will check for food waste. If they find a lot of food waste, they will give a fine.
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1.Seattle will fine people if they waste_________.
A money
B food
C paper
D water
解析:选B。B 细节理解题。根据第1段第1句Seattle will fine people if they waste food.可知,故选B。
2.When will the city fine its people?
A In January.
B In June.
C In July.
D In October.
解析:选C。C 细节理解题。根据第1段第2句It will...then fine people in July.可知,故选C。
3.How much do Americans waste their food?
A 10%.
B 20%.
C 40%.
D 60%.
解析:选C。C 细节理解题。根据第1段倒数第2句Americans waste around 40% of their food.可知,故选C。
4.Seattle will give_______a fine.
A Kate who wastes 5% of her food
B Lucy who wastes 10% of her food
C Lily who wastes 10% of her water
D Jane who wastes10% of her money
解析:选B。B 综合理解题。根据第1段第3句There is a $1 fine if over 10% of rubbish is food.可知,故选B。
5.Who will give a fine if someone waste too much food?
A Police.
B Doctors.
C Cleaners.
D Husbands.
解析:选C。C 综合理解题。根据第2段最后3句Cleaners will ...they will give a fine.可知,故选C。