1.现状说明；
2.具体措施；
3.发出倡议。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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A new group of free employees have been added to a French workforce. So far, a theme park in western France
Park president Nicolas said, “The purpose of employing the crows is to educate people to take up their social
Crows have long been observed for their
In addition to inspiring humans to pick up trash, the clever crows
“It has become
3 . Do you remember all those years when scientists argued that smoking would kill us but the doubters insisted that we didn’t know for sure? That the evidence was inconclusive, the science uncertain? That the antismoking lobby was out to destroy our way of life and the government should stay out of the way? Lots of Americans bought that nonsense, and over three decades, some 10 million smokers went to early graves.
There are upsetting parallels today, as scientists in one wave after another try to awaken us to the growing threat of global warming. The latest was a panel from the National Academy of Sciences, enlisted by the White House, to tell us that the Earth’s atmosphere is definitely warming and that the problem is largely man-made. The clear message is that we should get moving to protect ourselves. The president of the National Academy, Bruce Alberts, added this key point in the preface to the panel’s report: “Science never has all the answers. But science does provide us with the best available guide to the future, and it is critical that our nation and the world base important policies on the best judgments that science can provide concerning the future consequences of present actions.”
Just as on smoking, voices now come from many quarters insisting that the science about global warming is incomplete, that it’s OK to keep pouring fumes into the air until we know for sure. This is a dangerous game: by the time 100 percent of the evidence is in, it may be too late. With the risks obvious and growing, a prudent people would take out an insurance policy now.
Fortunately, the White House is starting to pay attention. But it’s obvious that a majority of the president’s advisers still don’t take global warming seriously. Instead of a plan of action, they continue to press for more research — a classic case of “paralysis by analysis.”
To serve as responsible stewards of the planet, we must press forward on deeper atmospheric and oceanic research. But research alone is inadequate. If the Administration won’t take the legislative initiative, Congress should help to begin fashioning conservation measures. A bill by Democratic Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia, which would offer financial incentives for private industry, is a promising start. Many see that the country is getting ready to build lots of new power plants to meet our energy needs. If we are ever going to protect the atmosphere, it is crucial that those new plants be environmentally sound.
1. What was an argument made by supporters of smoking?| A．There was no scientific evidence of the correlation between smoking and death. |
| B．The number of early deaths of smokers in the past decades was insignificant. |
| C．People had the freedom to choose their own way of life. |
| D．Antismoking people were usually talking nonsense. |
| A．A protector. | B．A judge. | C．A critic. | D．A guide. |
| A．Cautious. | B．Arbitrary. | C．Responsible. | D．Expericed. |
| A．They both suffered from the government’s negligence. |
| B．A lesson from the latter is applicable to the former. |
| C．The outcome of the latter aggravates the former. |
| D．Both of them have turned from bad to worse. |
4 . As an only child, Nicole Renae often felt lonely in her youth. But that all
The two were inseparable, because they were best friends. Chole always
In time, Renae had a child of her own. Remembering the
When Renae met Chloe, she was struck with a
Luckily, there was a way to
| A．mattered | B．changed | C．worked | D．occurred |
| A．adorable | B．annoying | C．disgusting | D．admirable |
| A．cleaned | B．bit | C．scratched | D．licked |
| A．pressure | B．distraction | C．burden | D．arrangement |
| A．get along with | B．get rid of | C．take possession of | D．catch up with |
| A．satisfaction | B．despair | C．hope | D．joy |
| A．emphasize | B．experience | C．explore | D．expect |
| A．letter | B．comment | C．post | D．like |
| A．Initially | B．Previously | C．Instantly | D．Regularly |
| A．familiar | B．strange | C．fantastic | D．terrible |
| A．informed | B．convinced | C．warned | D．reminded |
| A．excitement | B．relief | C．pride | D．amusement |
| A．Therefore | B．Then | C．However | D．Meanwhile |
| A．test | B．accept | C．examine | D．record |
| A．miracle | B．challenge | C．magic | D．match |
5 . It was October 2005, and the catastrophic earthquake killing some 79,000 people in Pakistan had reduced the valley to mud and ruins.
Yasmeen Lari, a 65-year-old architect, was there to help lead the reconstruction of settlements, but she had never done disaster work before. Lari was known for designing smooth towers of glass and concrete. But here, she’d be drawing plans for earthquake-resistant homes using stone and timber debris(木材碎片). With each passing day, she felt deeply right to do disaster-relief work. So she made it her new mission, spending the next four months working with volunteer architects and engineers from Pakistan and abroad.
Inspired by local buildings made with sustainable materials such as timber debris, bamboo and mud, Lari’s shelters can better withstand disasters. Lari says this local, cost-effective and zero-carbon approach is creating an ecosystem. Anyone can learn by watching DIY videos on Lari’s Zero Carbon Channel on YouTube.
The design won a UN World Habitat Prize in 2018.“We need to believe in people’s capacity to bring about change. I treat displaced people as partners, not victims. They know what to do,” says Lari.
Over the decades, Yasmeen Lari has won many awards as architect and environmentalist. While it may seem like an unlikely path for a girl who was born into a well-to-do family in1941, she had an unconventional upbringing. At home, her father would talk about the desperate need for housing. Listening to her father talk about the housing crisis and need for architects made an impression on Lari. On a family visit to London when she was 15, she applied to architecture school at Oxford Brookes University. She laughs as she recalls her bravery.
At age 83, Yasmeen Lari is still full of ideas about zero-carbon designs, skills building and self-sustaining villages. “Architects can no longer work for just the one percent,” she says. “That doesn’t allow them to serve humanity as much as they could.”
1. What can we learn about Lari from the first two paragraphs?| A．She felt considerably proud to do disaster-relief work. |
| B．She started a brand-new volunteer working experience. |
| C．She was good at designing earthquake-resistant houses. |
| D．She reconstructed the settlements with glass and concrete. |
| A．By creating an ecosystem. |
| B．By strengthening local buildings. |
| C．By using local sustainable materials. |
| D．By watching DIY videos on YouTube. |
| A．Her interest in architecture drove her. |
| B．Her father encouraged her to path unusual. |
| C．Her father talked about the demand for architects. |
| D．Her rich family allowed her to pursue the most of dream. |
| A．Sensitive and brave. |
| B．Determined and cooperative. |
| C．Honest and generous. |
| D．Sympathetic and eco-responsible. |
6 . Ensuring that your home is as energy-efficient as it can possibly be is essential. Take the steps listed below, and you’ll be living in an energy-efficient home in no time.
The old boilers (锅炉) are not as energy-efficient as the very latest models in this field.
Only when you know how much energy you use can you take action to be less wasteful and more resourceful in this instance.
With just twelve years (now seven years) to go until climate change alters earth forever, now is the time for you to play your part in protecting the planet that you live in.
| A．The investment demanded in this instance is significant. |
| B．Taking such action will help you adapt to climate change. |
| C．Generally, this type of device will cost between £25 and £40. |
| D．It means you should try to keep track of energy consumption. |
| E．By putting the above advice into practice, you’ll be green soon. |
| F．Most of your home’s wasted energy will escape through your roof. |
| G．It might be high time to update yours if you haven’t done so for years. |
7 . In 1880, fourteen-year-old Matthew Henson loved to hear sailors tell tales of their exciting lives at sea. The travel, the adventure, the danger, and the steady pay were all attractive to young Henson. One day he made up his mind. Baltimore was the nearest large seaport. The next morning he set out on the forty-mile journey to seek work on a sailing ship.
In Baltimore, Henson found a job as a cabin boy on a beautiful ship called the Katie Hinds. For the next five years, Henson sailed around the world. By the time he left the Katie Hinds in 1885, Henson was well educated and had become an excellent seaman.
Unable to find work anywhere else, Henson took a job in a hat shop in Washington, D.C. One day in 1887, a man came in to buy a hat. The man, Lieutenant Robert Peary, asked the owner if he knew anyone with experience at sea. Peary would soon travel to South America for the U.S. government. He needed experienced men to accompany him.
The shop owner knew about his young employee’s skills and experience on ocean voyages, so he introduced Peary to Henson. Henson and Peary soon found they had a great deal in common, including their love of the sea.
Using his map-reading and sailing skills, Henson proved himself to be a worthy and intelligent seaman. One day Peary told Henson about his real dream: to be the first man to stand on “the top of the world” at the North Pole. He asked Henson to help him make his dream come true.
Over the next five years, the two explorers made two trips together to the Arctic. However, they were not able to reach the pole either time.
In 1908, Peary and Henson were ready to make their final attempt at reaching the North Pole. Both men were over forty years old. The years of hardship and suffering in the arctic cold had taken their toll on both men. This would be their last chance.
In April 1909, Henson’s instruments showed they were standing at the North Pole. Together Henson and Peary planted the American flag in the snow.
In later years, Robert Peary and Henson were greatly honored for their achievement. Today, the two friends and fellow explorers lie in heroes’ graves not far apart in the Arlington National Cemetery.
1. What can we know about Henson from Paragraph 1?| A．He was highly educated. | B．He was skilled in sailing. |
| C．He used to travel at sea. | D．He was interested in sea exploring. |
| A．Why Matthew Henson went to the hat shop. |
| B．How Matthew Henson met Robert Peary. |
| C．Why Matthew Henson stopped working on the Katie Hinds. |
| D．How the shop owner knew that Matthew Henson had sea experience. |
| A．Helped them both. | B．Satisfied them both. |
| C．Weakened them both. | D．Enlightened them both. |
| A．sailors seeking power over others | B．fighters exploring an unknown land |
| C．treasure hunters looking for fortunes | D．soldiers fighting for their freedom |
8 . Hello, everyone! I’ve just come back from a wonderful trip to Tibet. Snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch. It was so beautiful there that
| A．I felt as if I was in a fairyland (仙境). |
| B．As they pass through Tibet. |
| C．visitors are being told to pay more attention to protecting the environment. |
| D．this beautiful countryside is being destroyed by careless visitors. |
| E．How can we make visitors more aware of the damage that is being done to the environment? |
| F．I’m struck by their beauty. |
| G．We must change our way of life. |
Ocean Park Hong Kong is one of Hong Kong’s greatest tourist
Hong Kong is a unique city in
Wish you
| A．Sunny. | B．Rainy. | C．Cloudy. |
