Last summer was very hot everywhere because of climate (气候) changes. Summer started at the end of June in places above the equator.
Some African countries even saw temperatures above 45℃.
The land is not the only place influenced by the heat.
But high temperatures aren’t the only example of extreme weather.
Scientists say the extreme weather is not an “accident” but is largely caused directly or indirectly by human activity. Therefore, humans should take action to fight climate change.
| A．China also faced high temperatures. |
| B．Soon after that, temperatures broke records. |
| C．Heavy rain is also a danger to people’s lives. |
| D．Oceans are warming because of high temperatures. |
| E．The hot weather is not just uncomfortable, but also harmful. |
| F．Even if you are not working outdoors, be careful in extreme weather. |
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【推荐1】Some places in the world are dry, and it hardly rains at all. In other places, it can rain for months without stopping. Too little rain, or too much rain can cause problems for living things.
The environment in a dry place looks different from one that gets lots of rain. One of the driest places on Earth is the Atacama Desert.
In the Atacama Desert there are very few clouds. This makes Atacama a good place to look at the stars. Some people think that parts of this desert don’t look like Earth at all.
One of the wettest places on Earth is in the East Khasi Hills in India. Here it rains for many months of the year. People go for a long time without seeing the sun. Then, after all the rain, there is a drought (干旱).
The climate is very important to every living thing. Living things have to learn how to survive (生存) in the climate they live in.
| A．People come from all over the world to see them. |
| B．Some places in this desert haven’t had any rain for hundreds of years. |
| C．During the rainy season it is very hard for people to go outside. |
| D．People hope to travel all over the world. |
| E．Scientists have set up a space station here. |
根据以上哈尔滨、北京、武汉、广州降水量年变化柱状图，选择最佳答案。
1. has the most rainfall.
| A．Beijing | B．Wuhan | C．Guangzhou |
| A．April ; July | B．May ; September | C．July ; November amount ( 80% of the year'rom C C A B |
| A．the north has much more rainfall |
| B．Guangzhou gets the most rainfall in June |
| C．the south has much more rainfall |
| A．less ; Harbin | B．far more ; Wuhan | C．less ; Wuhan |
| A．The rainfall of Guangzhou in May is as heavy as in July. |
| B．The rainfall in Wuhan is about the same in May and July. |
| C．There is enough rain in the east, but little rain in the west. |
【推荐3】In many places the weather changes during the year. These changes are called seasons. In the north and south there are four seasons in a year. At the North and South Pole, there are only two seasons. In tropical(热带) places near the Earths equator(赤道), there are two seasons: a wet season and a dry season. Each season brings changes. They are important for plants and animals that live in different parts of the world.
Spring starts when the day and night are the same length. The weather gets warmer and sunnier. Trees and plants start to grow. Many animals have their babies in spring.
Summer begins on the longest day of the year. In the north this is on June 21 or 22. Summer is usually the warmest and sunniest time of the year. Fruit grows faster on trees and plants. Young animals grow bigger and stronger.
Autumn starts when the day and night are the same length again. During autumn, the leaves change color and fall down from the trees. Some animals collect food before winter comes.
Winter begins on the shortest day of the year. In the north this is on December 21 or 22. The weather is colder and in some places there is lots of snow. Plants and trees stop growing. Some animals, like bats and bears, find places to hide and sleep. This is called hibernation.
1. Many animals ________ in spring.| A．collect food | B．change color | C．have babies | D．stop growing |
| A．spring | B．summer | C．autumn | D．winter |
| A．冬眠 | B．迁徙 | C．储藏 | D．寒冷 |
| A．Spring and summer | B．Spring and autumn |
| C．Summer and autumn | D．Autumn and winter |
【推荐1】There are lots of terrible earthquakes in the world recently. But most people do not know what to do. If you live in an earthquake zone where an earthquake is possible, what should you do when an earthquake happens.
First, prepare some food, water and other useful things, including a first-aid kit with needed medicine, bandages(绷带) and so on. Besides, make sure you have a flashlight(手电筒), radio, clothing and some money. Put them in a safe place.
Second, if you are inside, fall to the ground at once. Stay away from glass, windows, doors or anything that could fall down on you. Cover your head with a pillow(枕头) until the earthquake passes. If you are already outside, stay outside. Move away from tall buildings, bridges and trees. The safest place is an open field. Stay there until the earthquake is over and all of the shaking stops.
At last, you can help others as quickly as possible. If you see someone in danger, get your things prepared and help them out. Provide them with bandages if they are hurt.
1. If you live in an earthquake zone, you should _______.| A．move to a safe place | B．make sure how you can keep yourself safe |
| C．do nothing but wait that day comes | D．ring up the police for some help |
| A．Prepare some medicine. | B．Put the things needed in a safe place. |
| C．Have a flashlight. | D．Make sure you have a map. |
| A．The safest place in the room is the corner. |
| B．The bedroom is not a safe place. |
| C．You must run out of the room when the earthquake happens. |
| D．The tall buildings are dangerous for you if you are next to them. |
| A．Prepare some food, water and so on before the earthquake. |
| B．Lying on the floor if you are in your room. |
| C．Stay under a tree when the ground begins to shake. |
| D．If you are in a street, just stay in an open place. |
| A．How to Stay Safe If There Is an Earthquake |
| B．Earthquake is Terrible |
| C．How to Help Others During an Earthquake |
| D．Prepare Some Useful Things Before an Earthquake |
【推荐2】A month ago the Brown family, who live in Lyndhurst, had a special experience. It was evening and after dinner Tina was in the kitchen. She was making coffee while her husband, Frank, was watching a comedy program on television. Upstairs（在楼上）, their young daughter, Ruth, was sleeping in her room and their son, Mark, was doing some homework on his computer.
| A．Mark shouted from his room because he couldn’t use his computer. |
| B．Suddenly there was a loud crack of thunder（雷声）and Tily quickly ran into the house. |
| C．The little baby Ruth was just two years old and liked playing with Tily. |
| D．Frank ran into Ruth’s room and he saw something shocking. |
| E．The weather had been very good all day with a lot of sunshine. |
【推荐3】Many earthquakes happen every year. On April 3, 2024, a 7.3-magnitude (级别) earthquake just struck Hualian in Taiwan Province. 1,142 people hurt themselves and more than 13 people lost their lives in the earthquake. How terrible! If the earthquake is coming, what should we do? How can we save ourselves?
If you are indoors, drop down to the floor. Hide under a good desk, table or other furniture. Stay inside. Be careful not to touch the broken glasses or building parts. If you have enough time, you can go to the washroom as soon as possible.
If you are outside, get to an open place, away from buildings and power lines.
If you are driving, stop.
When it is safe for you to move around, check the people near you.
Anyway, you should stay calm and try your best to keep yourself safe.
| A．Now, here’s some advice. |
| B．If it is safe, stay inside your car. |
| C．Some may need help. |
| D．Remember: only one life. |
| E．It’s a good place to stay for a long time because there is some water there. |
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Caring about fish A three-minute film made by Andrew Older, a 13-year-old student from the US, recently won an award at the One Earth Young Filmmakers Asian Contest. He used maps to show how invasive (入侵的) goby fish came to the local river and how they are making the water too crowded (拥挤的) for other fish. “Through this film festival, I hope to share my worry for fish. I also want to learn more about how it affects the environment (环境).” he told the local newspaper.  __________________ People throw trash (垃圾) on the beach and even into the ocean. The trash has become the “home” of hermit crabs (寄居蟹). These “trash shells” can bring danger to hermit crabs. It usually has bright colors, so predators (捕食者) can find hermit crabs more easily. The crabs could also find it difficult to get out of the bottles or the tires and starve to death (饿死).Would you wear your hair?  People wear wool sweaters in winter. But did you ever think of making a sweater with your own hair? A Dutch company did it. It also makes coats and other clothing with human hair. The company makes these clothes to save the environment. According to the company, European landfills (垃圾填埋场) receive 72 million kilograms of human hair waste every year. Making it into clothes is more friendly to our Earth. |
1. In which SECTION of the newspaper can we read the news?
| A．ANIMALS | B．SCIENCE | C．WORLD | D．ENVIRONMENT |
| A．can be made into clothes | B．saves the environment |
| C．is bad for the Earth | D．all goes to the landfills |
| A．Dangerous ocean trash | B．Terrible “home” for crabs |
| C．Trash brings danger to crabs | D．Crabs are in danger |
| A．cutting her hair short | B．making a sweater out of trash |
| C．wearing a sweater made of hair | D．working at a Dutch company |
| A．Their homes become too crowded. | B．More kinds of animals live with them. |
| C．Predators can find them more easily | D．They have no food to eat. |
| Volunteers Wanted to Protect Xiangjiang River *Age: Above 12 *Place: At Xiangjiang Yi Hao *Time: 8:30—11:00 on Saturday or Sunday morning *Activities: Picking up the rubbish along the river. Handing out some notices about how to protect the river. *Benefits (好处): Having colorful activities and making some new friends. Learning something about garbage sorting. Notes: You have to bring the tools and prepare a raincoat in case of rain. |
| A．be free on weekdays | B．take a camera | C．be over 12 years old |
| A．make some notices about garbage sorting |
| B．learn and have fun at the same time |
| C．get the tools and raincoat for free |
Terrible weather events are harming the planet, and experts warn of even greater results to come. The sea ice loss and the Arctic ice melting (融化) caused by climate (气候) change have increased much in the last ten years. So they have brought down the number of polar bears and seals while polar bears depend on sea ice for hunting seals.
According to the survey from the WMO (世界气象组织), temperatures on the Antarctica (南极洲) just hit 18.3 ℃, which is higher than the record of 17.59 ℃ in March, 2015. Moreover, temperatures in this area have warmed about 3℃ over the last 50 years. Although such temperatures might be considered pleasant for a picnic or a hiking trip, this is the Antarctica we are talking about. It is home to the most inhospitable environment on the planet because it is supposed to be an extremely (极端地) cold place. In fact, the average (平均的) temperature of central area is -57℃.
Besides, many places are experiencing the extreme weather this summer. In Europe, farmers in the northwest are experiencing the driest weather in the past 80 years. Recently West Texas in America has also gone through its worst drought (干旱) in more than 70 years, while rainstorms have hit Eastern and Southern China.
“Climate change is bad for us human beings, which causes direct health problems. I’m afraid there will be more common events like the one that 30,000 to 50,000 persons died in Europe in 2003 due to the heat wave there,” Professor Schwartz said. “It will also cause more air pollution, diseases and short of clean water and so on.”
1. What doesn’t bring down the number of polar bears according to this passage?| A．hunting | B．climate change | C．the Arctic ice melting |
| A．comfortable to live | B．unhealthy to live | C．unfit to live |
| A．Europe | B．China | C．America |
| A．The whole planet is drier and drier. |
| B．The Antarctica is warmer and warmer. |
| C．Climate change is getting worse and worse. |
【推荐1】During the two sessions(两会), Lei Jun, who started China’s tech company Xiaomi, called for more e-waste (电子垃圾) recycling plans in China.
“China should make plans to make full use of those unwanted phones and computers. It can reduce the country’s carbon emissions (碳排放),” Lei told CCTV News.
According to a 2020 UN report, the world’s e-waste will reach 74.7 million tons by 2030. That means it will increase by 100% in 16 years. This makes e-waste the world’s fastest-growing domestic (家用的) waste.
The report found that only 17.4 % of the world’s e-waste was collected and recycled in 2019. This means that gold, silver and other high-value materials were mostly burned or thrown away instead of being reused. It’s a waste of 57 billion dollars. E-waste can also be bad for the environment and people’s health. For example, one phone battery can pollute 600,000 liters of water.
China is now the world’s largest producer of e-waste, followed by the US, India and Japan, according to the UN report. However, tech companies are looking for different ways to solve the problem. For example, US company Apple built a robot called Daisy. It can take 200 iPhones apart within an hour and took the useful materials out. With Daisy, valuable materials can be pulled out more easily.
Xiaomi is also setting up e-waste recycling platforms, where people can give away or sell their old electronics.
1. Lei Jun called for more e-waste recycling plans to ________.| A．make Xiaomi more popular | B．sell more Xiaomi products |
| C．set up a new tech company | D．cut down carbon emissions |
| A．Little e-waste has been reused and recycled by human beings. |
| B．E-waste hasn’t been a serious environmental problem nowadays. |
| C．People are likely to throw gold, silver and other materials away. |
| D．E-waste is bad for the environment but good for human beings. |
| A．By making a comparison. | B．By telling a story. |
| C．By giving an example. | D．By asking questions. |
| A．Xiaomi is sure to solve the e-waste problem by itself |
| B．e-waste has become the world’s fastest-growing waste |
| C．Xiaomi will set up platforms to invent robots like Daisy |
| D．there will be less and less e-waste in China in the future |
| A．Carbon Emission | B．E-waste Recycling |
| C．E-waste Recycling Robots | D．Fast-growing Domestic Waste |
Recently, Japan is pouring their nuclear wastewater (核废水) into the Pacific Ocean. It plans to keep pouring their nuclear wastewater for at least 30 years. Most people have heard this news from the newspaper, online news and the radio.
In the nuclear wastewater, there are over 60 radioactive elements (放射性元素). It’s something so dangerous. It’s really harmful for humans and ocean environment. A study shows that the water from Japan will cover all the seas on the earth in 10 years. The ocean belongs to the world.
In a word, the nuclear wastewater could make people have cancer and even change our DNA. So we think it’s not Japan’s own matter.
| A．It belongs to all human beings |
| B．This has caused hot discussion |
| C．Now, China has stopped importing (进口) seafood from Japan |
| D．It’s an international matter to the whole world |
| E．If it is safe, they should pour it into their own backyard |
【推荐3】Air pollution is bad for our health. In many ways, no air means death though. We can't see it. There is air around us. Air is everywhere, and it gives a life to every living thing. But bad air makes people ill. In the city, there are many people and there are too many cars running on the road. The cars sent out bad gases（气体）. There are many factories, too, from the chimneys（烟囱）of these factories we get the smoke usually in black color. Every day we breathe it in and out. When people talk about air pollution, they usually think about outdoor air pollution but not where pollution comes from. Indoor activities such as smoking and cooking can cause air pollution. Indoor air pollution can hurt people's eyes, noses and throats. So air pollution both indoor and outdoor can also cause lung cancer（肺癌）and heart disease（心脏病）.
Everyone should help fight against pollution. In order to keep us healthy, we have to go out to the countryside to breathe more fresh air. Or we can climb up hills to get more fresh air.
1. What is this article about?| A．Air pollution. | B．Water pollution. | C．Noise pollution. | D．Light pollution. |
| A．The factories. | B．Bad air. | C．Going to the countryside. | D．The chimneys. |
| A．bad gases from the cars | B．black smoke from the chimneys of the factories |
| C．smoking and cooking | D．air from countryside |
| A．Avoid going out to the countryside to breathe more fresh air. |
| B．Climb up hills to get more fresh air. |
| C．To live near the factories. |
| D．Stay at home all the time. |
| A．No air means death. |
| B．Air pollution can cause lung cancer and heart disease. |
| C．Only scientists should help fight against pollution. |
| D．A lot of air pollution comes from indoor activities. |
