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Future success depends on the ability to learn. Here are the answers to the questions most often asked by parents, teachers, business trainers and by students themselves. Read this book and learn:
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●What to do if you get tired of the subject you are studying
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Buy and read Basic Study Manual and use it to dramatically improve your ability to study.
Study Skills for Life Hard cover: $31.99
L.Ron Hubbard’s study technology for teenagers opens the door to their future success by giving them the ability to study and learn, fully illustrated for easy comprehension.
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How to Use a Dictionary: Picture Book for Children Hardcover: $34.90
In spite of millions of dollars spent on “educational research”, children are not taught the most basic skills of learning even the most basic of these: how to use a dictionary. In fact, a search of educational books for children found no book that told them how to use a dictionary or that one should. Written for children from 8 to 12 years old, this fully illustrated book will teach your children:
●How to find words in a dictionary
●The different ways that words are used
●What the different marks and symbols that are used in a dictionary mean
●How to use a dictionary to correctly pronounce words
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1. What do the four books have in common?| A．They are all for 8 to 12 years olds |
| B．They are all written by L,Ron Hubbard |
| C．They are all study books |
| D．They are all based on educational research |
| A．$129.38 | B．$64.69 | C．$34.90 | D．$111.93 |
| A．introduce the four books to readers |
| B．help children to learn English |
| C．provide the four books to students |
| D．enrich students’ knowledge about nature |
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【推荐1】The booking notes of the play “Sherlock”
Price: $10
BOOKING
There are four easy ways to book seats for the performance:
—in person
The Box Office is open from Monday to Saturday, 10 am—8 pm
—by telephone
Ring 01324976 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card (Visa and MasterCard).
—by post
Simply complete the booking form and return it to Box Office.
—online
Complete the online booking form at www.Satanfiedtheatre.com.
DISCOUNTS:
Saver: $2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday. Savers are available for children up to 16 years old, over 60s and full-time students.
Supersavers: half-price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion. It is advisable to book in advance. There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until an hour before the show.
Standby: best available seats are on sale for $6 from one hour before the performance for people suitable for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers.
Group Booking: there is a ten percent discount for parties of twelve or more.
School: school parties of ten or more can book $6 standby tickets and will get every tenth ticket free.
Please note: we are unable to exchange tickets or refund money unless a performance is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
1. If you want to book a ticket of the play, you can ________.| A．complete a booking form and post it to the Box Office |
| B．go to the Box Office on Sundays |
| C．scan the website www.Boxoffice.com |
| D．ring the booking number and pay for the tickets by cash |
| A．A 50-year-old father. |
| B．A 13-year-old student. |
| C．The people who book the tickets on Fridays. |
| D．A 55-year-old woman. |
| A．$200. | B．$150. |
| C．$160. | D．$180. |
| A．A. A group of 10 persons can get 10 percent discount. |
| B．The audience can refund money if the performance is on show. |
| C．School parties of twelve can book $6 standby tickets. |
| D．There are only seven wheelchair spaces in the theatre. |
【推荐2】Here are some books that are carefully picked for your kids.
Corduroy
It’s about a little bear, Corduroy, in a toy shop. He has lost one of his buttons (纽扣). This makes him very sad because he wants to be taken home by a kid. So he decides to find a new button. Corduroy contains some hard words. So you’d better use a dictionary while reading it.
Price: $18; a 10% discount (折扣) on Sunday
Curious George
Curious George, a monkey, is a little too interested in everything, which causes humans to bring him from the forest to a big city. However, there he calls the fire department, is sent to prison, escapes from prison and is carried into the sky by balloons. Though the book uses a lot of short and simple sentences, some of its words are not simple.
Price: $20; a 20% discount on Sunday
The Story of Ferdinand
Ferdinand, a bull, loves to smell the flowers in the grasslands. One day people come to pick a male cow for bullfights. Ferdinand doesn’t want to be chosen, but a bee stings (蜇) him. It causes him to jump around crazily, so he’s picked. In Ferdinand’s first fight, he lies down to smell the flowers instead of fighting. So he is sent back to the grassland. The book has many similar stories that bring laughter. And it has everything that makes a children’s book great for English learners — simple and hard words.
Price: $16; a 10% discount on Sunday
Green Eggs and Ham
In this book, a cat named Sam really likes green eggs and meat. So he offers them to a friend. Read the book to see if his friend likes the meal or not. This book is a poem. Despite the simple vocabulary, the words are used in a way that feels smart.
Price: $15; a 5% discount on Sunday
1. Why does Corduroy decide to find a new button?| A．To make a kid buy him. | B．To send it as a gift to a kid. |
| C．To make his clothes warmer. | D．To take the place of the damaged one. |
| A．He fits into human society. | B．He creates some problems. |
| C．He makes friends with humans. | D．He sets animals in the zoo free. |
| A．They teach kids to be kind to animals. |
| B．They enjoy great popularity among kids. |
| C．They contain basic and advanced vocabulary. |
| D．They are recommended by English beginners. |
【推荐3】Laptops are convenient, portable pieces of tech that many of us rely on day in and day out. They’re always at our side, whether we’re taking them to lunch meetings for a quick presentation or working in the living room while watching the kids during playtime. That leaves one problem: they can get dirty. That’s where this odd-but-useful product from Amazon comes in: the OXO Good Grips Sweep & Swipe.
This cool little cleaning tool can help you swipe, dust, and sweep dirt from your everyday laptop. For just $11, it offers dual-action cleaning options to help keep your laptop clean. The OXO Good Grips Sweep & Swipe is an easy to use, double-sided tool that fits in your hand.
One side features a microfiber pad to help remove fingerprints and other things from your laptop’s screen, keyboard and track pad. The other side is a soft brush to help you sweep away dust, dirt and any other things that might be hiding in the corner of your computer.
The brush is retractable, with a storage cover to keep both ends of your cleaner protected when you aren’t using it. That will also make sure it stays as neat as possible when it’s not used. All in all, it’s an incredibly useful piece of equipment when it comes to deep-cleaning your tech. It’s well worth learning how to clean a laptop efficiently, then adding this budget-friendly gadget as a great maintenance option.
Plus, keeping your tech clean can result in a few unexpected benefits, such as having better laptop battery life. If you work to keep your vents clear by removing dirty things with a tool like this one, you’ll increase your laptop’s charge. You can even give yourself the gift of a longer charge for just $11.
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1. The OXO Good Grips Sweep & Swipe is a tool used to help you ________.| A．clean your laptop | B．do a quick presentation |
| C．keep your living room tidy | D．watch the kids during playtime |
| A．is very expensive but quite useful |
| B．has two sides with different functions |
| C．doesn’t have a cover to keep it protected |
| D．will have no effect on your laptop battery life |
| A．explain the function of a product |
| B．show readers how to use a product |
| C．encourage readers to buy a product |
| D．introduce methods to protect a product |
【推荐1】Afternoon tea, the most typical of English customs, is, perhaps surprisingly, a relatively new tradition. The custom of drinking tea became popular in England during the 1660s thanks to King Charles Ⅱ and his wife, and it was not until the mid-19th century that the concept of “afternoon tea” first appeared.
Afternoon tea was introduced by Anna, the Duchess of Bedford, in the year 1840. At that time lunch was taken early but the evening meal was served fashionably late at eight o'clock, leaving a long period of time between the two meals. The Duchess would become hungry in the afternoon, so she asked that tea and cake be brought to her room around four o'clock. This became a habit of hers and later she began inviting friends to join her.
This palace tea party was such a success that it soon spread to London and other places in UK as a fashionable social event. During the 1880’s, upper-class women would dress up for their afternoon tea, also known as “low tea” because tea was taken while seating in low, comfortable chairs or sofas.
While Low Tea was largely a game for the upper class, “high tea” was a necessary meal for working class families. During the second half of the Victorian Period, working families would return home late tired and exhausted. As the most important meal of the day, the table would be set with meats, bread, butter, cheese and of course, a pot of good, strong tea to lift their spirits. Because it was eaten at a high, dining table, it was called “high” tea.
To experience the best of the afternoon tea tradition, treat yourself with a trip to one of London’s finest hotels. There are also a wide selection of old-fashioned tearooms offering afternoon tea experience.
We provide very British afternoon tea experience trips during your stay in London. Just tell your tour guide when you want to taste the culture and we will arrange everything for you with a very reasonable charge. It’ll be a once in a lifetime experience. Don’t miss it.
1. Why did the Duchess of Bedford need afternoon tea?| A．It’s a fashionable palace social event. | B．The evening meal was too late for her. |
| C．It’s a tradition from King Charles Ⅱ. | D．She wanted to spread tea culture in UK. |
| A．It was enjoyed by the upper class. | B．It was started by Queen Victoria. |
| C．It was an occasional social activity. | D．It was the main meal of the day. |
| A．Different surroundings to have tea. | B．Different time to have tea. |
| C．Different social classes to have tea. | D．Different types of tea. |
| A．To explain the origin of afternoon tea. | B．To honor the tradition of drinking tea. |
| C．To advertise for tea experience trips. | D．To introduce two afternoon tea types. |
【推荐2】When you’re choosing a college a lot of factors probably may be considered: the school's reputation the classes offered, and the professors in your major, to name a few. However. considering the increasing competitiveness of universities to attract more and more applicants, many schools now offer extra benefits to be enjoyed by all of their students. Here are some of the coolest:
University of Missouri
When you think of a campus gym, you probably picture a room equipped with out-of-date machines. However, at the University of Missouri, you can enjoy one of the best campus fitness centers in the country. It features an “indoor beach” with a waterfall and a lazy river, as well as a full-service spa. Even if you don't normally enjoy working out, Missouri's fitness center will give you a reason to go to the gym.
High Point University
If you see yourself quickly tired of dining hall food — something that happens to almost all of us — High Point University in North Carolina has a great choice for you: a private steakhouse for students. It's a first-class restaurant, and, best of all, you don't have to pay for the meal out of your own pocket. You can use your dining dollars instead.
Seton Hall University
If you're worrying about the extra cost of technology when you start college, Seton Hall has great news for you: all freshmen are given free laptops through the university's Mobile Computing Program. As a freshman, you'll receive a laptop already set up with all of the software that you'll need as a student. Then after two years, you’ll receive anew and updated laptop designed to ear you through until after you graduate.
New York University
“If you're a fan of museums, New York University is the perfect university for you: not only are you located in the heart of a city featuring some of the best museums in the world, but the university will even provide you with free admission to many of them. You can take advantage of visiting free museums at any time you want — and you’ll never be bored on the weekends.
1. What can we learn from Paragraph1?| A．It is hard to be admitted to a university. |
| B．A university's fame is the top consideration. |
| C．The competitiveness of universities to attract applicants is increasing. |
| D．Extra benefits makes no difference to applicants. |
| A．Its equipment is out of date. | B．It is the best one in the world. |
| C．It has a real beach there. | D．It can arouse students' interest in workout. |
| A．University of Missouri, | B．High Point University. |
| C．Seton Hall University. | D．New York University. |
| A．Free tuition. | B．Free accommodation. |
| C．Free computers. | D．High graduation rate. |
| A．It is located in the center of the city. | B．It houses all the best museums in the world. |
| C．All the museums are open to its students for free. | D．Museums are usually closed on the weekends. |
【推荐3】To increase your chances of landing an assignment for a travel guidebook, you need to find out what the publishers are looking for．Here are links to their submission guidelines with a few special requirements and tips．
Fonor's
Fonor's is a publishing company of both travel guidebooks and online content covering thousands of destinations worldwide．Visit Fonors．com/about-us, and near the bottom of the page you'll find "Write for Us" with information for submitting articles．Do remember to attach a copy of one of your other works when contributing．
☆TIP: Fonor's always hires writers who live in the destinations they cover．So, it's good to remember: While you may want to write about a foreign destination, more than likely you're closer to being an expert about the place where you live．
Workman
Workman publishes unique and unexpected travel guides such as 1, 000 Places to See Before You Die, and The Food Lover's Guide to Paris．Consider them if you're interested in writing a nontraditional travel guide．You can find their submission guidelines at workman．com/work-with-us．They require a typical nonfiction book proposal with a suggested table of contents and author information．A chapter of your other books is also required．Send your submissions to submissions@workman.com．
☆TIP: If they don't accept your article, you might be lucky enough to get feedback about why．
Lonely Planet
Writers can get in touch with Lonely Planet by visiting their "Become a Contributor" page at LonelyPlanet.com/contribute．At that page you'll find a form asking for a resume（简历）and links to your other writing, but there's also space for more travel-related information such as geographical knowledge and level of fluency in relevant languages．
☆TIP: You'll find they also accept articles for "Travel News"．If they say yes, you may get another chance for a bigger job such as a guidebook．
For more information on publishers, please visit ContributorsDigest.com．
1. This passage is mainly for _______________．| A．guides | B．writers |
| C．travelers | D．publishers |
| A．Fonor's． | B．Workman． |
| C．Lonely Planet． | D．Contributor's Digest． |
| A．Geographical knowledge． | B．Nontraditional ideas． |
| C．Overseas experience． | D．Previous writing． |
【推荐1】Feeling left out?
A reader wrote that she was feeling lonely at break because her best friend wasn't around．Here's our advice to her—and to all kids who feel lonely sometimes．
It's hard when a best friend isn't around—maybe because she moved to a different school or a different class. You may feel lonely at break or lunchtime. You want to have new friends, but how do you make them? Maybe it seems like everybody else already has their friends. But remember, there's always room for more friends.
Start by looking around your classroom-think about which kids you’d like to play with at break．Look for chances to say hi to them，smile，and be friendly．Offer to share something or express your appreciation (欣赏)to them. Invite someone to play with you or say “Do you want to sit here?” in the lunchroom. When you're at break, walk over to kids you want to play with, act friendly, and say “Hi, can I play, too?” or just join in．
If you have trouble doing this or if you're feeling shy, ask your teacher to help you make new friends. Teachers are usually pretty good at matching up friends. The best way to make friends is to be a friend. Be kind, be friendly, share, say nice things, offer to help-and pretty soon, you'll have one, or two, or even more new friends. You might still miss that special best friend. But when you see each other, you can share something you didn't have before she left: You can introduce her to your new friends!
1. The expression “feeling left out” means “____” in Chinese．| A．受冷落 | B．被调侃 | C．挨批评 | D．遭攻击 |
| A．have trouble with their studies |
| B．are too young to look after themselves |
| C．need their parents to be with them |
| D．don't have their best friends around |
| A．sharing your ideas | B．talking before many people |
| C．studying better at school | D．developing new friendship |
| A．they are shy or not good at making friends | B．they have no time to stay with others |
| C．teachers know who wants a new friend | D．they miss their old friends a lot |
【推荐2】The highlight of my journey was to be Paris, the city I'd always wanted to see. But now I was frightened to travel alone. I steeled myself and went anyway. I arrived at the train station in Paris panicked. Pulling my red suitcase behind me, I was pushed by sweaty travelers. On my first Metro ride, I gave a clumsy pickpocket a look, and he let go of my purse. At my stop, I carried my heavy suitcase up the steep stairs and froze in confusion. Somewhere in this confusing city my hotel was hidden, but suddenly I couldn't read my own directions. I stopped two people. Both had that Parisian face that said: "Yes, I speak English, but you'll have to struggle with your French if you want to talk to me."
When I finally found the hotel, my heart was pounding. Then I saw my room. I couldn't stay, could I? The wallpaper looked like it had been through a fire. The bathroom was down the hall, and the window looked out onto the brick wall of another building. Welcome to Paris. It was my third week away from home and my kids, and I had arrived in the most romantic city in the world alone. Alone, lonely, and very scared.
The most important thing I did in Paris happened at that moment. I knew that if I didn't go out, right then, and find a place to have dinner, I would hide in this place my entire time in Paris. So I went out. Evening in Paris was light and warm. I walked along a winding path, listening to birds sing and watching children float toy sailboats in a huge fountain. Paris was beautiful. And I was here alone but suddenly not lonely. Overcoming my fear made me feel free, not abandoned.
During my week's stay in Paris I did everything there was to do, and it was the greatest week of my European vacation. I returned home a believer in the healing power of solitary travel. Traveling alone makes up for its problems by building self-reliance and confidence. Certainly Paris became my metaphor for addressing life's challenges on my own. Now when I meet an obstacle I just say to myself: If I can go to Paris, I can go anywhere.
1. What happened to the author when she arrived in Paris?| A．Her purse was stolen on her first Metro ride. |
| B．Her suitcase fell down the steep stairs in the station. |
| C．She had great trouble finding the hotel she had booked. |
| D．The two Parisians she turned to refused to help her. |
| A．she was attracted by the unbelievable scenery |
| B．the disappointing scenery indoors increased her sense of loneliness |
| C．she started to miss her kids and called them up straight away |
| D．she felt frightened because of a terrible fire in the hotel |
| A．had a walk outside after having dinner at the hotel |
| B．didn't enjoy herself on her first night in Paris |
| C．dare not travel alone again after her visit to Paris |
| D．might have felt abandoned before she decided to explore alone |
| A．One can only rely on himself to build his own confidence. |
| B．Solitary travel teaches people how to solve problems on their own. |
| C．Traveling alone is full of obstacles and people should learn to live with them. |
| D．Paris is the most challenging place to visit alone. |
【推荐3】I am my mother’s third girl. When I was born, the doctor gently explained to my mother that my left arm was missing, below the elbow(肘). Then he gave her some advice, “Don’t treat her any differently from the other girls.” And she did!
There were five girls in our family and we all had to help out. Once when I was about seven, I came out of the kitchen, “Mum, I can’t peel(削……皮)potatoes. I only have one hand.” “You get back to peel those potatoes, and don’t ever use that as an excuse for anything again!”
Of course I could peel potatoes—with my good hand and my other arm. “Jenny, if you try hard enough,” she said, “you can do anything.”
Once in the second grade, our teacher had each of us race across the monkey bar(攀爬架).When it was my turn, I said no, Some kids laughed. I went home crying.
The next afternoon Mum took me back to the school playground. “Now, pull up with your right arm,” she advised. She praised me when I made progress. I’ll never forget when I was crossing the bar, the kids were standing there with their mouths open.
It was the way with everything. Mum had the courage to face anything. And she taught me I could, too.
1. How many younger sisters do I have?| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five |
| A．My arms are could be all right soon. |
| B．The other girls had the same arms as me. |
| C．My mum should look after me differently. |
| D．My mum should treat me the same as others. |
| A．Jenny. | B．Jenny’s mum. | C．Jenny’s sister. | D．Nobody. |
| A．she wanted to tell me I could do anything. |
| B．she wanted the teacher to let me try again. |
| C．she would punish the kids who laughed at me. |
| D．she would like to praise me before the other kids. |
| A．My bad-tempered mother | B．Different mother love |
| C．A doctor’s advice | D．My childhood(童年) |
【推荐1】Misael is three times the size of other children at his age due to a symdrome(综合症 状) which means he is unable to stop eating.
He is so heavy that he often stops breathing while sleeping — leaving his parents fearing that one day he may not wake up. His dad Manoel Abreu, 38, said, “Everything is hard for him — he is a baby carrying an adult’s weight. His heart must be working under a lot of pressure. If he doesn’t get the treatment he requires, there is a very good chance that he will pass away.”
Miseal, from Sanot, Brazil, was born a healthy 6lb 6oz, but immediately he started piling on the pounds. Doctors believe he may be suffering from Prader-Willi symdrome, a rare genetic condition that leaves him with greed. He now weighs a heavy 178lb and is still gaining despite following a low-fat diet and walking for 40 minutes each day.
Mum Josiane, 37, said, “He has been putting on a lot of weight since he was a baby—even when I was breastfeeding him. But it was only when he was one and a half years old that we began to worry. He was gaining 3kg a month and was starting to get very heavy. We know we could lose him at any time. Sometimes when he is sleeping, I watch him to see if he is breathing. I cry a lot because we want to help him. But I am also very proud of him because he doesn’t surrender(投降).”
Misael visits a doctor every three months to try to control his condition, but currently there is no cure for Prader-Willi symdrome. Paediatric neurologist(儿科神经科专家)
Lucio said, “Every time we meet, he has put on a lot of weight — sometimes up to 5 kg. I think Misael could get help from someone outside Brazil — both medically and financially — so that he can get the laboratory and genetic testing he needs.”
1. What do Misael’s parents most worry about?| A．He may die of too much weight. |
| B．He doesn’t do exercise to lose weight. |
| C．They don’t have any financial support. |
| D．They have to seek medical help abroad. |
| A．26kg. | B．30kg. |
| C．38kg. | D．42kg. |
| A．Genetic testing may help him find solutions to his disease. |
| B．Misael should have gone abroad to have his disease cured. |
| C．Misael stopped gaining weight as he visited doctors regularly. |
| D．Misael needs more medical help than financial help to cure his disease. |
【推荐2】Sagrada Familia (2,056,448 visits/year)
Opening hours: 09:00—18:00 (October—March); 09:00—20:00 (April—September) Admission: $ 11, or $ 10 with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled Access: Yes.
The temple has been under construction since 1882 and they’ve still got another 30 to 80 years to go before it is finished. The project’s vast scale and its special design have made it one of Barcelona’s top tourist attractions for many years.
La Pedrera (1,133,220 visits/year)
Opening hours: November—February: 09:00—18:30; March—October: 09:00—20:00
Admission: $ 9.50. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled Access: No.
This building used to be called Casa Mila but nowadays it’s more commonly known as La Pedrera. It is a unique modernist building in Barcelona and was made of bricks and had colorful tiles (瓦). It was built between 1906 and 1912 by famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi (1852—1926) and in 1984 it was declared a UNESCO World Her it age site with other Gaudi buildings in Barcelona.
Barcelona FC Museum (1,032,763 visits/year)
Opening hours: 6th April—4th October: (Monday to Saturday) 10:00—20:00; the rest of the year: 10:00—18:30
Admission: $ 8.50 for entry to the museum and $ 17 for a guided tour.
Disabled Access: Yes.
When you buy your ticket you have two options. You can buy a ticket for the museum to see the football stadium or you can buy a dual (双的) ticket for $ 15 where you get to see the museum and the scenes at the club.
Miro Museum (518,869 visits/year)
Opening hours: Check the website for details as they vary relying on the time of the year. Admission: $ 8. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled Access: Yes.
This museum has a wide range of Miro’s works dating back as far as 1914. This art work collection not only includes his paintings but also a good selection of sculptures.
1. Which of the following attractions is the most popular with people?| A．Sagrada Familia | B．La Pedrera |
| C．Barcelona FC Museum | D．Miro Museum |
| A．Sagrada Familia is the largest building in Barcelona. |
| B．La Pedrera is well-known for its colorful material. |
| C．Barcelona FC Museum may attract football fans. |
| D．Miro Museum was built in 1914. |
pay ____ .
| A．$ 25.5 | B．$ 32 | C．$ 42.5 | D．$ 34 |
| A．They are all famous for their architectural style. |
| B．They are available for the disabled people. |
| C．Their opening hours are changeable in different seasons. |
| D．Tourists can have a discount of 20% with the Barcelona Card. |
| A．A novel | B．An advertisement | C．A poster | D．Travel brochure |
【推荐3】The Earth is facing a climate crisis, but it’s also getting greener. According to a new research, the rise is largely because of China and India. A study by NASA, based on extensive satellite imagery, has revealed that the two countries with the world’s biggest populations are also responsible for the largest increase in green plants.
A third of the leaf increase is attributable to China and India, due to major tree planting projects as well as a vast increase in agriculture. “China and India account for one-third of the greening, but contain only 9% of the planet’s land area covered in vegetation (植被)—a surprising finding, considering the large populations in the countries need much land,” Chi Chen, the study’s lead author said in a statement.
Between 2000 and 2017, a NASA sensor gathered data of the Earth’s surface from aboard two satellites, the Terra and the Aqua. Using the data, researchers discovered that China is the source of a quarter of the increase in green leaf area, despite possessing only 6.6% of the world’s vegetated area. Forests account for 42% of that increase, while croplands make up a further 32%. China’s increase in forest area is the result of forest conservation and expansion programs, established to combat the impacts of climate change and air pollution.
Rama Nemani, a researcher at NASA’s Ames Research Center, said in a statement, “When the greening of the Earth was first observed, we thought it was due to a warmer, wetter climate from the added carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, leading to more leaf growth in northern forests, for instance. Now, with the data, we see that humans are also contributing,” Nemani said. “This will help scientists make better predictions about the behavior of different Earth systems, which will help countries make better decisions about how and when to take action.”
1. What’s the text mainly about?| A．The climate crisis the Earth is facing. |
| B．A solution to global climate warming. |
| C．Actions taken to fight against air pollution. |
| D．China and India’s contributions to global greening. |
| A．They need much land for agriculture. |
| B．They are greatly polluted countries. |
| C．They are rich in natural resources. |
| D．They both face a serious food crisis. |
| A．6.6%. | B．25%. |
| C．33%. | D．42%. |
| A．The scientists made a wrong prediction. |
| B．Climate is a critical factor in leaf growth. |
| C．Human efforts cannot be ignored. |
| D．It is never too late to take actions. |
