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.
【C2】

选项 A、on top of
B、under control of
C、in terms of
D、at the cost of

答案C

解析 短语辨析题。句意为:你还会习惯性地依赖一些就温室气体排放而言或好或差的交通方式。从前面两句已经可以判断本文的话题是介绍绿色环保出行,凶此在评论交通方式好坏时也是从温室气体排放的角度来评判,故选择in terms of“以……的观点,从……的角度”。on top of“在……顶部”、under control of“受……控制”以及at the cost of“以……为代价”均不合上下文语义,应排除。
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