Choose the best answer.The anti-plastic partnershipPlastic pollution is one of the most serious environmental problems of our times. It is said that about 8 million pieces of plastic are thrown into our oceans every day: endangering marine animals, spoiling beautiful beaches and, worst of all, ending up in the food chain.Thankfully, awareness of this issue is spreading, and many people are determined to do something about it. Many countries have now introduced a “bag tax”, meaning that shoppers have to pay to use a plastic bag. Local businesses (such as cafes) have been asked to stop using plastic cutlery and putting plastic straws in drinks. Many people have started to use everyday items made out of other materials instead of plastic. For example, bamboo toothbrushes are becoming popular. And finally, community groups in towns and cities all over the world are getting together and finding out how they can beat the problem of plastic pollution.One such group is the “Anti-Plastic Partnership” in Appleton, Wisconsin in the US

Part 3 Reading Comprehension (40 points)Task 1 Read the following passage. Choose the best answer.The anti-plastic partnershipPlastic pollution is one of the most serious environmental problems of our times. It is said that about 8 million pieces of plastic are thrown into our oceans every day: endangering marine animals, spoiling beautiful beaches and, worst of all, ending up in the food chain.Thankfully, awareness of this issue is spreading, and many people are determined to do something about it. Many countries have now introduced a “bag tax”, meaning that shoppers have to pay to use a plastic bag. Local businesses (such as cafes) have been asked to stop using plastic cutlery and putting plastic straws in drinks. Many people have started to use everyday items made out of other materials instead of plastic. For example, bamboo toothbrushes are becoming popular. And finally, community groups in towns and cities all over the world are getting together and finding out how they can beat the problem of plastic pollution.One such group is the “Anti-Plastic Partnership” in Appleton, Wisconsin in the USA. The group meets once a week to make cloth shopping bags and to discuss ways in which they can put an end to plastic pollution. The group's founder, Ella Muster says, “Plastic pollution isn't going to go away. It's time for communities to take action, working together for this important cause.”The group meets every weekend, and currently has around 50 members. Ella says, “The local community has been very supportive of what we're trying to do. Our ultimate goal is to make Appleton a plastic-free city.”(1) (单选题)1. According to the writer, what is the most serious problem connected with plastic pollution?A.It’s dangerous for animals which live in the sea.B.Plastic gets into the food we eat. C.It destroys beautiful beaches. D.It causes global warming. (2) (单选题)2. What is a “bag tax”? It _________________.A.means you have to pay more tax if you have a bigger bagB.means you have to pay if you don’t use a plastic bagC.means you have to pay if you use a plastic bagD.is a small fee which every working person pays once a year(3) (单选题)3. What kind of toothbrushes are becoming more popular? A.Bamboo ones. B.Recycled plastic ones.  C.Electric ones.D.New plastic ones. (4) (单选题)4. In Ella’s opinion, what needs to be done about plastic pollution?   People should ________________________________________.A.wait for local governments to actB.write to local businessesC.start to take action within their communitiesD.give up, as the problem won’t go away by itself(5) (单选题)5. What is the Anti-Plastic Partnership’s goal?   They want to ________________________.A.make sure that more people know about plastic pollutionB.become well-known around the worldC.start a business selling recycled bagsD.make their town plastic free