1 . Watering my plants and watching my grandkids run around my vegetable garden, I was filled with joy. They are my _________ to save the earth, I thought.

Six years ago, though, I _________ gave the environment a second thought. Busily working in family day care, and a mum of three, I _________ products without hesitation. Things like throwing out leftover vegetables without care and shopping for fast fashion were part of my everyday _________. Then, one day in January, I _________ an article online about palm oil (棕榈油) , and its _________ effects on our rainforests and wildlife.

My husband and I had just changed our _________ then, becoming grandparents. “We need to _________the world,” I told him. It was not going to be easy, but we _________ to start somewhere. So while doing the shopping, I __________ every label to make sure the product was __________ from palm oil, a leading cause of deforestation. I even started my own vegetable garden and raised chicks. Soon, I became known as Eco Granny!

I love walking through my garden, with my little __________ closely following me. It is also __________ to teach my grandkids to do what I do. They all offer to help pick vegetables. And __________ one lady’s message of “Your post motivated me to make a change”, I more firmly believe if I can go __________ and be an inspiration, anyone can!

1.

A．way

B．chance

C．reason

D．attempt

2.

A．specifically

B．barely

C．carefully

D．seriously

3.

A．wasted

B．stored

C．selected

D．consumed

4.

A．practices

B．struggles

C．preferences

D．tasks

5.

A．wrote down

B．came across

C．went over

D．figured out

6.

A．decisive

B．immediate

C．potential

D．destructive

7.

A．mind

B．focus

C．identity

D．position

8.

A．rebuild

B．better

C．understand

D．refresh

9.

A．arranged

B．applied

C．determined

D．demanded

10.

A．checked

B．translated

C．recorded

D．attached

11.

A．distinct

B．safe

C．free

D．separate

12.

A．customers

B．tracks

C．servants

D．shadows

13.

A．rewarding

B．necessary

C．challenging

D．reasonable

14.

A．regardless of

B．apart from

C．but for

D．thanks to

15.

A．green

B．healthy

C．well

D．forward

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who is probably the speaker?

A．A hostess.

B．A tour guide.

C．A reporter.

2. Which place will stay wet in the next two days?

A．Northern Britain.

B．Northwestern Scotland.

C．Central Britain.

3. What will the weather be like in Ireland on Saturday morning?

A．Rainy.

B．Windy.

C．Sunny.

4. How might people in England feel on Sunday night?

A．Hot.

B．Dry.

C．Cold.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When did Henry have a dog?

A．Two years ago.

B．Seven years ago.

C．Nine years ago.

2. What happened to the three dogs of Henry’s family?

A．They were killed in an accident.

B．They got terrible diseases.

C．They died of old age.

3. What did Henry decide to do when first seeing Wiggie?

A．Adopt it.

B．Find its owner.

C．Take it to a shelter.

4. What does the woman think of Henry’s action?

A．Surprising.

B．Touching.

C．Interesting.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How did Alex get to know something about e-waste?

A．From the newspaper.

B．From the Internet.

C．On TV.

2. What is the aim of the charity group WIN?

A．To produce new electronic equipment.

B．To help people recycle and reuse-waste.

C．To help people stay away from e-waste.

3. How many computers did the students in Alex’s town get?

A．About 300.

B．About 200.

C．About 150.

4. Who will get computers from the computer centers?

A．The poor students in Asia and Africa.

B．The poor students in Central America and Asia.

C．The poor students in Central America and Africa.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What inspired Reshma to have the idea of building the model?

A．A book.

B．A piece of news.

C．A science class.

2. What can Reshma’s model mainly predict?

A．Earthquakes.

B．Forest fires.

C．Climate change.

3. How does Reshma describe her model?

A．It’s quite reliable.

B．It’s advanced.

C．It’s widely used.

4. Who is the man?

A．A host.

B．A teacher.

C．A journalist.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How long did the rainstorm last?

A．Half an hour.

B．Two hours.

C．Four hours.

2. What damage did the rainstorm cause?

A．The man’s neighbor’s house fell down.

B．An old tree in the man’s garden fell down.

C．Many birds in the man’s garden were killed.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When was the tsunami warning lifted?

A．On Wednesday night.

B．On Thursday morning.

C．On Thursday afternoon.

2. What damage did the earthquake cause?

A．Ten people lost their lives.

B．Two highways were damaged.

C．A train left the rails.

3. What will the man tell the woman next?

A．How to survive an earthquake.

B．How to help victims of the quake.

C．How to repair earthquake damage.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the man looking for?

A．Some flowers.

B．Some gardens.

C．A lot of sun.

2. Which one doesn’t require a lot of water?

A．A lily.

B．An apple tree.

C．A rose.

3. Where are the speakers most probably?

A．In the man’s garden.

B．In the woman’s garden.

C．In a garden store.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who lives in Florida?

A．The woman.

B．The woman’s aunt.

C．The man’s aunt.

2. What is the weather like in Florida?

A．Very cold.

B．Always rainy.

C．Changeable.

3. Where did the woman spend her vacation?

A．On the beach.

B．In the northern mountains.

C．In the southern forests.

10 . With disastrous global warming already part of the climate system, today’s children face a future entirely unlike that of their parents. Unsurprisingly, children can have many feelings about climate change, such as being anxious, frightened, sad and angry. In a recent survey of American teenagers, 57 percent said that climate change made them feel scared and 52 percent said it made them feel angry.     1    .

The most important thing parents can give children is hope: there are solutions, and everyone has something to contribute, whatever their age. Parents can help them discover the facts, know that they are not alone and find ways to take action.     2    , which will help them manage their anxiety. It can also inspire constructive conversations that lead to collective action. However, that can feel hard for many parents.

    3    . But learning about the basics is “a critical first step in being able to talk”, according to Harriet Shugarman, who is the author of How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change. She is a nationally recognized influencer and trusted advisor to parents.     4    . Understanding the science equips them to make informed decisions.

Coverage includes:

·The realities of the climate emergency, where we are, and how we got here. It casts light on the historical progression of climate change.

·Strategies for talking to kids of different ages about the climate crisis. These include advice from experienced parents.

·How to keep our own hope and that of our children.

·A list of practical actions.     5    .

A．They tell families what they can do to deal with climate crisis

B．Use it as a chance to listen to their fears and hopes for the planet

C．Talking about climate change is key to preparing them for the future

D．Children can learn what a livable as well as green world looks like

E．These are very natural reactions to something uncertain and destructive

F．Parents needn’t be experts on climate science to explore the topic with children

G．This book offers both hope and practical ways to involve children in making a better world