6 QUESTOINS FOR VANESSA NAKATE
Vanessa Nakate is a climate activist from Uganda, and a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund.
Q1: What does it mean
I get to meet people on the front lines of the climate crisis. I see my role as
Q2: You’ve given speeches about the impact
One that has been very powerful for me was when I spoke at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference, in Glasgow, Scotland. I
Q3: What’s the hardest part of being an activist?
One of the hardest things is having to see the consequences of climate change. For example, the drought in the Horn of Africa, the flooding in Pakistan, or the recent hurricanes in the United States. It’s very sad to see all those events
Q4: What keeps you motivated to fight climate change?
You’re interviewing me, and I think that’s so
Q5: What’s the most recent climate-related project you’ve worked on?
In 2019, I launched a project,
Q6: Climate change can feel frustrating and scary for some kids. What advice do you have for them?
To address this big issue, just find one thing you can do,
1. What does the passage mainly tell us?
A.Inequality still exist globally. | B.Pollution is severe in wealthy countries. |
C.The rich pollute the world more. | D.Governments are responsible for pollution. |
A.52%. | B.8.5%. | C.10%. | D.15%. |
A.By expecting a positive return from companies. |
B.By greenlighting companies’ business practices. |
C.By facilitating more investment in the stock market. |
D.By forcing companies to stop using traditional fuels. |
A.The electronic toy is unique. | B.The toy is safe for all users. |
C.Plastic toys are of low quality. | D.The toy isn’t environmentally friendly. |
1. Who does the organization of Law Society represent?
A.Native people. | B.Lawyers in Britain. |
C.Non-humans. | D.Children in Wales. |
A.They focus on better ways to tackle climate change. |
B.They forbid other creatures to use trees for food or shelter. |
C.They recognize the legal rights of the whole natural system. |
D.They protect things humans find interesting like trees and pets. |
A.Defending native cultures by law. |
B.Using laws to protect nature. |
C.Fighting the loss of biodiversity. |
D.Using technology to protect the environment. |
A.Explaining why greyhounds are aggressive. | B.Making people know more about greyhounds. |
C.Telling people to stay away from greyhounds. | D.Describing greyhounds of different colors. |
A.They are so big in size. | B.They can live a very long life. |
C.They can run races at any time. | D.They are quiet and easy to look after. |
A.To visit vets regularly. | B.To keep it warm. |
C.To take care of its legs. | D.To keep it slim. |
A.A naturalist. | B.A zoo specialist. |
C.A TV reporter. | D.A nurse. |
A.They are gentle and shy. | B.They are long-armed man-eaters |
C.They are good at smile from ear to ear. | D.They are fierce animals. |
A.Many species in the world may die out. |
B.A good example can be followed to preserve wildlife. |
C.Women are encouraged to work for zoos. |
D.Our world is not safe today. |
7 . The Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre has recently “rediscovered” an ancient shark skeleton that has been sitting in the museum’s collection for nearly 50 years. Could this shark be a part of a newly discovered ancient shark species?
This fossil’s original discovery was in 1975 on a farm just west of Morden, Manitoba. The skeleton was brought into the museum and was forgotten within the ever-growing fossil collection. The skeleton was hidden in the collections room for over 40 years and the center just recently found the fossil in its storage around eight years ago.
Adolfo Cuertara, the director of the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre, explained that “It’s a very special shark for many reasons. It’s highly possible that we are talking about a new species.” Although the shark has not been given a scientific name yet, the museum has unofficially named the skeleton, “Dave”, in honor of the farmer on whose land the skeleton was found.
After the fossil rediscovery, Dave was exhibited at the fossil center museum. Dave is around 15 feet long and is one of the largest well-preserved shark skeletons in the entire world. Within the paleontology (古生物学) world, complete shark fossils are extremely rare due to their soft cartilage (软骨结构) which disintegrates as they age. Dave’s shark species are filter feeders with no teeth, who receive their nutrition by absorbing it out of the water. Cuertara emphasizes Dave’s uniqueness by explaining, “The shape of the jaws and the skull and the kind of structures that it has, because the preservation is really amazing, is telling us that it is probably going to be a new species. The problem is now we need scientific papers and scientific research and this paper is underway.”
The Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre is hopeful that more scientific research will provide more information on Dave’s ancient shark species. For now, Dave is currently on display at the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre and the museum has the exhibit up to date with their current information.
1. Where probably could you find this article?A.Science textbook of college. |
B.Advertising brochure of museum. |
C.Discovery column of magazine. |
D.Bulletin board of animal world. |
A.Die away. | B.Break down. | C.Build up. | D.Lie down. |
A.The structure of skull and jaw. |
B.The preservation of jaw and the skull. |
C.The uniqueness of no teeth structure. |
D.The rare soft cartilage. |
A.Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre displays Dave ancient shark species. |
B.Dave’s shark species is a new species of ancient shark. |
C.Canadian Museum rediscovers a new ancient shark species. |
D.Dave’s shark skeleton is in honor of the farmer who rediscovered it. |
A.What causes fearfulness externally. |
B.Why mice are particularly fearful animals. |
C.Whether fearfulness is inherited or not. |
D.How animals react to frightening situations. |
A.They wandered around the box. |
B.They bred again and again. |
C.They couldn’t find a hiding place. |
D.They remained close to one wall. |
A.Some changes in the nervous system. |
B.The interference from human beings. |
C.The size of nerve cells in the brain. |
D.The existence of certain nerve cells. |
A. approach B. beneficiaries C. recently D. eliminates E. nutrients F. practices G. irreparable H. threat I. undesirable J. panic K. naturally |
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A.Return the dog to her relative. | B.Place a ban on dogs. |
C.Clean her apartment. | D.Stay with her relative. |