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Passage 3
Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:

Over the years, college students have stood together for what they believe in, from civil rights to anti-war policies to the more recent protests against the unequal distribution of wealth. But nowhere in history have students banned(禁止)bottled water. Until now.

The bottled water ban, which Parted on just a few campuses, has now spread nationwide to more than 20 universities. The colleges have cither completely banned the use of plastic bottles altogether, or some have taken a more limited approach with partial bans.

Many people believe that producing and bottled water wastes money and harms the environment. They say that bottled water is unnecessary because public water supplies in the U.S. arc among the best in the world. Water fountains and reusable bottles with easy access(获取)to filling stations are a better choice.

An organization called Ban the Bottle raises awareness about the economic and environmental costs of using plastic bottles. The group claims that eight glasses of water a day costs each person 49 cents annually, while drinking from plastic containers costs $I,400 per year. Plastic bottles contain antimony—a chemical that in low doses causes depression, but in large doses can even lead to death.

The controversy over bottled or tap is not limited to the students and college administrations. The makers of bottled water see the movement as a threat. (80) They argue that plastic bottles make UP a small portion of the nation’s total waste. It's unfair to single out (单独挑出)their product when so many other items are packaged in plastic containers. Plus, water is a healthy choice compared to some sodas and juices that arc also sold at school.

单选题

Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?

【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】

全文都是在讲校园禁止或者限制瓶装水的问题。

单选题

According to Ban the Bottle, drinking bottled water costs ________ dollars per year.

【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】

原文第四段明确说到了是1400美元。

单选题

The word controversy in Paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ________.

【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】

从下文的内容看,这是两方面之间的辩论与对抗。

单选题

What does the bottled water industry use in its own defense?

【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】

根据最后一段最后一句的内容可以得出答案。

单选题

According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?

【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】

由文章倒数第二段最后一句话可以推测得知,瓶装水对人体可能有害。