As tempting as it can be to let it all hang loose and stop worrying while on vacation, you do want to be aware of your ecologica

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问题     As tempting as it can be to let it all hang loose and stop worrying while on vacation, you do want to be aware of your ecological impact. Without a little planning, you may【C1】______ specific environmental and social issues in a given location. You are also inherently reliant on transportation that may be better or worse【C2】______ greenhouse-gas emissions. The synonym for the eco-savvy traveler is【C3】______.
    First of all, you should choose ecologically 【C4】______modes of transportation. This means lessening or eliminating your dependence on travel 【C5】______ that result in heavy carbon footprints. Airplanes and cars【C6】______ significant amounts of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. Walk or bicycle as much as possible—a good method of【C7】______ yourself in your destination. Electric trains and buses are also examples of more efficient and cleaner【C8】______of mechanized travel.
    Secondly, investigate the agencies you may choose for your trip to find out their practices and reputations. Ask the company【C9】______what they do for the local community and【C10】______they run their operations. Some may contribute little economically to the area or they may【C11】______engage in ecologically damaging practices,【C12】______fuel-costly tours or excessive harassment of wildlife in the name of sightseeing.
    Thirdly, buy locally. This simple practice can have【C13】______ positive implications, both ecologically and economically.【C14】______ of food and other goods from outside the region【C15】______ a lot of energy in the form of transportation and environmental processing.【C16】______ foods that are regionally in-season and locally produced reduces 【C17】______and helps support local farmers and manufacturers.
    Finally, tread lightly on the landscape. When visiting a wild area, don’t drive or bicycle off designated routes. If camping,【C18】______ up all garbage or dispose of it in designated receptacles. 【C19】______if dispersed camping is permitted, use preexisting camps【C20】______ possible to lessen erosion.
【C15】

选项 A、expands
B、increases
C、demands
D、conserves

答案C

解析 动词辨析题。句意同上。由上下文中的a lot of energy可知,从外地进口食物和其他商品需要消耗能量,因此demands“需要”为正确答案。expands“扩展”不符合动宾搭配关系,可先排除;increases“增加”和conserves“保存”均不符合文意,因此也排除。
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