Lots of kids have been trying to find ways to help save the Earth. Some of them are encouraged by the “30 by 30” plan: Fifty countries have promised to protect 30% of Earth’s land and waters by 2030.
One of the kids is 11-year-old Beckett from Georgetown, Texas. He wants to help protect endangered species (物种). In 2019, he began working with Rainforest Trust. “I was really interested in trying to stop climate (气候) change,” he said.
With the help of his schoolmates, Beckett has started a group called Protection of Earth. The group organized a local Run and raised more than $700. The money helped to save more than 1,000 acres (英亩) of rainforest land. When the COVID-19 came, Beckett put together an online activity called Trivia: People could test their knowledge of birds, endangered species, and climate change. That raised $600 for rainforest land.
In Los Angeles, California, 10-year-old Justin is worried about frogs. Justin calls them “magical, because they come in different colors.” Last year he joined Rainforest Trust to help Ecuador’s rainforest and its frogs. He appeared on local TV news, and many people learned about what he had done. That helped him raise $2,000 to save almost three acres of Cloud Forest.
Justin hopes he can encourage other people to understand why frogs are so cool. “Frogs are telling us the planet needs help,” he said. “If frogs are dying wherever you are, that’s bad because it means the water you are drinking is polluted.”
1. How many kids are mentioned in the passage?| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
| A．Rainforest Trust. | B．Protection of Earth. | C．Magical Frogs. | D．Ecuador’s Cloud Forest. |
| A．By organizing a local Run. | B．By speaking on local TV news. |
| C．By starting Trivia online. | D．By working for rainforest land. |
| A．Beckett | B．Justin | C．Beckett’s schoolmate | D．Justin’s brother |
| A．Protecting frogs means protecting ourselves. | B．People put great interest in climate change. |
| C．Two kids raised money for COVID-19. | D．The water you are drinking is polluted. |
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【推荐1】I am Scott. Yesterday I went to the old people’s home with my classmates by bike. We arrived there at about 9: 00 a.m. Then we started to clean rooms and wash clothes for the old people. Some of us talked with them about interesting things in our school. Bob told some interesting stories to them. Some old people had a great interest in WeChat, so I taught them how to use it. After lunch, we performed (表演) for them. We sang and danced. We had good time. At 4: 00 p.m, we said goodbye to them.
I felt a little tired but I learned a lot from this activity. I also felt sorry for the old people about their lives. Many of them have a problem: they need more love from their children.
1. How did the students go to the old people’s home?| A．By bus. | B．On foot. | C．By bike. |
| A．They cleaned rooms. | B．They washed clothes. | C．They sang and danced. |
| A．For four hours. | B．For seven hours. | C．For eight hours. |
| A．Scott told some stories to the old people |
| B．Scott is good at using WeChat |
| C．Bob is good at using WeChat |
| A．Tired and sorry. | B．Tired but happy. | C．Relaxed and happy. |
【推荐2】For the first time, an African person has won the highest prize in architecture. This year, Diebedo Kere, won the Pritzker Architecture Prize（普利兹克建筑奖）Kere’s buildings are made out of natural materials and built for local people. His most famous work is a school in Gando, the village where he grew up.
When he was 7, Kere had to go to a faraway city to study. That’s because Gando didn’t have a school. Back then, it also had no electricity or clean drinking water. Kere was the first person in his village to go to school. The villagers had great hopes for him.
A few years later, when Kere became an architect（建筑师） in Germany, he raised $50,000 (about 318,300 yuan). Then, he went back to Gando to build a school. The school has three buildings. Each has one classroom for 50 students. Kere build them with old materials（材料） but in new ways. Clay （陶土） is cheap and easy to get in Gando. The clay houses don’t look fancy（华丽的）, but they keep cool under the hot African sun. They can also withstand （抵御） the heavy rain of the rainy season. “ I was just using my skills to create comfortable spaces and beautiful schools and housing for my people,” Kere said.
1. Kere didn’t go to school In Gando because ________.| A．it had no electricity | B．it had no cleaning water |
| C．it didn’t have a school | D．it was far away from the city |
| A．can hold 100 students | B．is cool in hot summer |
| C．are made out of new materials | D．is very fancy and expensive |
| A．The villagers want Kere to have a bright future. |
| B．The villages hope Kere can make great money in the future. |
| C．The villagers hope Kere can change their life in the future. |
| D．The villagers want to go to school like Kere. |
| A．proud and active | B．helpful and brave | C．honest and careful | D．kind and smart |
| A．An African architect | B．Smart ways to build |
| C．Simple kindness brings big pleasure | D．Small school, big hope |
【推荐3】It’s a Sunday morning. Linda goes shopping in a supermarket. It’s very big. All the things there are very cheap because it’s the first day for the supermarket, and there is a big sale.
There are a lot of people in the supermarket. And it is very crowded. Linda sees a little girl crying. She can’t find her grandma.
“What’s your grandma’s name?” asks Linda.
The little girl doesn’t know. She doesn’t know her grandma’s telephone number either.
Linda takes the little girl to the manager’s(经理的) office. “Don’t worry. Just stay with us and we can help you find your grandma on the radio.” says the manager.
A few minutes later, an old woman comes. The little girl finds her grandma at last.
“Thank you so much!” The grandma says to Linda and the manager.
Linda is very happy because she can do something to help others.
1. What’s the supermarket like?| A．Old but big. | B．New but small. | C．New and big. | D．Old and small. |
| A．空闲的 | B．拥挤的 | C．热闹的 | D．寂静的 |
| A．she can’t find her grandma | B．she can’t find her way |
| C．she can’t find the manager | D．her wallet is lost |
| A．On the radio. | B．On the phone. | C．On TV. | D．On the Internet. |
【推荐1】In Australia there is a famous island called Fraser Island. A great many visitors come here for holidays every year. Why? The reason is that it is special.
Though the island is a popular place of interest there is no airport on the island. The long beach along the east coast works as the airport.
On the island there are sand hills without any plants, but there are forests with old trees, beautiful flowers and over a hundred lakes, too. Many kinds of birds and animals live in the forest.
Every year, visitors come to enjoy the island’s natural beauty. People like camping and hiking there.
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| A．Planes arrive and leave from here. |
| B．Anyone who breaks the rules will be punished. |
| C．The island is completely made of sand. |
| D．Unluckily, visitors have caused many problems. |
| E．So it is time to protect the environment of the island. |
【推荐2】Plastic straws (吸管) are a modern invention, although people have been using different types of things for drinking water for centuries. By the 1960s, plastic straws have become common. It is said that 500 million straws are used just in the United States each day.
So what’s the problem? The problem is that plastics, including plastic straws that are usually thrown away after one use, end up in the the world’s oceans. As many as 8.3 billion plastic straws pollute the world’s beaches and oceans.
There are many choices for people who need or want a straw. Paper straws are becoming popular. Straws made from a new kind of plastic, which is biodegradable (可生物降解的) and made from plants, are also a good choice. Companies are also marketing reusable straws made of glass or metal. People can carry these straws with them to use when they go to a restaurant. However, paper straws are about 6 cents each, and reusable glass straws are about 50 to 60 cents each, while a regular plastic straw only costs about a cent. That adds up for restaurants and food sellers that offer straws.
Because the use of plastic straws is getting a lot of attention these days, many businesses have decided not to use them. Starbucks has said that it will stop using plastic straws. McDonald’s announced that it will start banning (禁止) straws at its restaurants in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Hotel chains such as Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt plan to stop using them. Even the whole cities, like Seattle, are banning the use of plastic straws. California now has a law in place that customers will only be given a straw if they ask for one.
The next time you’re buying something to drink, think about your straw choices. Reuse, reduce, and recycle.
1. What can we know about the plastic straws from the text?| A．They are a modern invention. | B．They are seldom used in daily life. |
| C．They were invented in 1960. | D．They have been popular for centuries. |
| A．Plastic straws are not easy to use for most people. |
| B．Plastic straws are usually thrown away everywhere. |
| C．Plastic straws cause big pollution to beaches and oceans. |
| D．Plastic straws are difficult to make and waste a lot of money. |
| A．The paper straw. | B．The plastic straw. | C．The glass straw. | D．The metal straw. |
| A．To share a new way of drinking water. |
| B．To introduce a new law against water pollution. |
| C．To explain the history and development of restaurants. |
| D．To show the importance of using fewer plastic straws. |
Want to make a difference to our planet? Bring your families and friends to our clubs in your free time. These weekend clubs are free and a lot of fun. Nature First Come and meet people of all ages who care about the environment in our beach project. We collect plastic to be recycled on the beach near you. Learn how waste in our oceans harms sea life and what you can do about it. Time: 9:00 a.m. —11:30 a.m., Saturday Contact: Mr. Williams, 5968-9856 Earth’s Friends This youth club is for teens who want to take part in online projects such as making more people know about pollution in cities and how it is influencing the environment. Join us online at www.earthfriend.com on Saturday night. There will be many activities from 7:30 p.m.to 9.30 a.m. Genius Don’t put your bottles, newspapers or cans in the recycling bin—bring them to our club meeting on Sunday morning, when our expert environmental artist shows you how to make art out of rubbish! Take part in planning the event to show off your creative projects to the public, and share tips on ways to reduce waste. Band Together You won’t believe you’re in the middle of the city where our club meets at 2 o’clock every Sunday afternoon. Come and help clean up rubbish in our city parks! It’s not easy, but you’ll make lots of new friends. And it’s not all hard work—we have guest speakers and discussions about how to protect animals in the area. |
| A．Earth’s Friends | B．Nature First | C．Genius | D．Band Together |
| A．go into forests | B．climb mountains |
| C．go to beaches | D．walk along streets |
| A．It provides beach project. |
| B．It offers works of art for sale. |
| C．It is for teens to set up online projects. |
| D．It gives chances to make art out of rubbish. |
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| Pick the sounds you want
Do you wear noise-canceling earphones (降噪耳机)? They can keep noise out. But sometimes, they can be dangerous when you cross a busy street and need to hear some noises around you. The US scientists made a new Al. It lets people pick a sound. If you pick the sound of people’s voices, all you will hear in the headphones is that sound. People can pick from 20 kinds of sounds, such as bird sounds and baby cries. ______________________
Check out this Wind Tree! It looks like a tree with 36 green “leaves”, but it’s a small wind turbine (涡轮机). It’s about 5 to 10 meters tall and easy to build. Each “leaf” can turn with the wind and create electricity (电). It can make 18, 000 kilowatt-hours (千瓦时) of energy in a year. That’s enough to power a house of four people. Driving through to charge cars
Drivers usually need to wait for a long time for their electric cars to charge (充电). Now, a road in the US can charge electric cars (电车) as they drive along the road or park on it. There are charging coils (线圈) under the road, and the cars have special receivers. When the car comes near, the coils send electricity through a magnetic field (磁场). It’s safe for people and animals to walk on the roads. |
1. In which SECTION of the newspaper can we read the news?
| A．COOL INVENTIONS | B．EASY LIFE | C．CAR WORLD | D．SCHOOL TIME |
| A．will cause many accidents | B．can’t keep all noises out |
| C．can let people hear the sound it picks | D．give people 20 choices of sounds |
| A．Power a House | B．Trees Create Power |
| C．Build Trees Easily | D．Leaves Create Wind |
| A．driving them on this special road | B．put charging coils in them |
| C．parking them beside the road | D．building new roads |
| A．They make people’s life safe. | B．They must use AI. |
| C．They are helpful to people. | D．They are about electricity. |
【推荐2】“One more video. OK, now just one more... I’ll stop after this one ... Well, maybe just a short one ...”
It can be hard for many people to stop using video apps. Many users spend much time watching short videos on them. Before they know it, several hours have passed! An app wants to help users control their screen time, It’s adding a new function (功能) to remind people to take breaks.
The app has already had some functions to help. One of those functions lets users set a limit (限制) on their screen time each day. Now, this control is going one step further. Users of the app will be able to set how long they can watch at a time. Once they hit that time, they’ll get a reminder from the app — it’s time to take a break!
Cutting down screen time can help in lots of ways. Experts say less screen time leads to less stress and better sleep. Keeping away from the screen also lets you enjoy real life. People can exercise and spend more time with friends and family.
To control your screen time, you need to know how much time you’re spending looking at the screen. Another new function of the app helps with that. It’s a screen time page, which tells users how much time they spend on the app each day and each week.
“Having a good relationship with digital devices (数码设备) isn’t just about screen time,” said Jordan Furlong, a leader of the app. “It’s also about how we use technology.”
1. How does the writer start the passage?| A．By giving a report. | B．By telling a story. |
| C．By showing an example. | D．By comparing some facts. |
| A．It’s important for people to know the right time. |
| B．There should be reminders of new short videos. |
| C．It can be hard to find something interesting on the app. |
| D．People may spend lots of time watching short videos without noticing it. |
①They can set how long they can watch at a time.
②They can set a limit on their screen time each week.
③They can know what the most popular short videos on the app are.
④They can know how long they use the app each day and each week.
| A．①③ | B．②③ | C．①④ | D．②④ |
| A．A popular video. |
| B．Short videos make life colorful. |
| C．Creative ideas are always needed. |
| D．An app’s new function: Time to take a break. |
【推荐3】The Yellow River is one of the most famous rivers in China. It plays an important role in Chinese culture. It is important to trade and farming.
The Yellow River is the second longest river in China. A lot of famous longer rivers in Asia are in China or go through China. In Asia, the longest river is the Yangtze River and it is the third longest river in the world.
The Yellow River is about 5,464 kilometers long. Its source is in the Bayan Har Mountains in western China. It flows all the way through nine provinces and autonomous regions(自治区). Because it covers a lot of areas, and it has always supplied water to many people. It provides a key source of life for the north of China. It is a source of water for around 15% of China’s farmland.
It is called the Yellow River because of all yellow silt(淤泥) that it picks up along its course. It carries more silt than any other river in the world.
Although the Yellow River has been the source of life in China, it has also caused floods(洪水). It’s said that the worst flood happened during the Qing Dynasty. This flood killed a large number of people and was one of the worst natural disasters in Chinese history.
1. Which is the third longest river in the world?| A．The Yangtze River. | B．The Yellow River. | C．The Xiangjiang River. |
| A．Because there is much land along the river. |
| B．Because it runs with lots of yellow silt. |
| C．Because the Emperor Huang Di named it. |
| A．沃土 | B．灾害 | C．疫情 |
| A．Some Famous Rivers in China |
| B．The History of the Yellow River |
| C．Some Information about the Yellow River |
