1 . Germany’s top court (法院) has ruled that parts of the country’s 2019 climate action law must be changed because they don’t do a good job of protecting young people. Nine young people aged 15 to 24 took the government to court over the law. They said that the government’s failure to plan carefully was putting their future lives in danger.
The judges (法官) of Germany’s highest court said climate change will influence young people far more than adults. That’s because climate change will become more serious over time. As young people become adults, they’ll be left to deal with any problems that today’s adults don’t deal with.
In 2019, Germany passed a new law, promising that the country would be producing no more CO2 than the forest can take in by 2050. The law made a plan of action until 2030. But the law didn’t have any plans for climate actions that would be taken between 2031 and 2050.
The court has asked the German government to fix the law by the end of 2022. The climate law will now need to have a plan for the actions that will be taken after 2030.
The German government has said that it will quickly begin working to make the needed changes. One important part of high court decisions like this is that they act as guides or examples for future decisions. This means that in the future, Germany’s lawmakers will be more likely to think about the climate future of young people as they create their laws.
1. Why did the judges make such a decision?A.They decided the new law made no sense. |
B.They wanted to give the young more rights. |
C.They focused more on the future of the young. |
D.They thought it’s hard to solve climate change. |
A.It failed to take action before 2030. |
B.It was producing more and more CO2. |
C.It refused to consider the young’s rights. |
D.It didn’t plan the climate actions after 2030. |
A.It will make more decisions on climate change. |
B.It will ask the young to help make climate laws. |
C.It will consider the young when making climate laws. |
D.It will encourage the young to protect the environment. |
A.They were brave and forward-looking enough. |
B.They couldn’t bear the present climate change. |
C.They wanted to take part in law-making. |
D.They planned to work in the government. |
1. What did researchers study in two tests?
A.The way of seagulls’ stealing food. |
B.The effects of staring at seagulls. |
C.The different food thieves. |
A.They flew away immediately. |
B.They stood still and looked at the food. |
C.They made an attempt to steal food. |
A.They snatched food violently. |
B.They stole food secretly. |
C.They attacked people aggressively. |
A.By feeding them first. | B.By setting a big trap. | C.By staring at them. |
Each year more than 3 million people visit Rocky Mountain National Park, the third most-visited national park in the USA. Many of them arrive there by car, they drive along the Trail Ridge Road, which
People are attracted by its scenery, hiking trails and wildlife. The hiking trails include
Long hikes give visitors a chance to experience Rocky Mountain wildlife. Within the park
The
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. |
1. How many people died in a landslide in 2003?
A.About two hundred. | B.Over one thousand. | C.About two thousand. |
A.Growing grass. | B.Cutting down trees. | C.Growing population. |
A.Growing more forests. |
B.Chopping down the old forests. |
C.Getting busy in protecting our country. |
1. What do the British like doing with birds according to the speaker?
A.Eating them. | B.Watching them. | C.Hunting them. |
A.They have increased their numbers. |
B.They have allowed one type to take over. |
C.They have changed their natural habits. |
A.Gardeners. | B.Pet owners. | C.Nature lovers. |
1. Where do the most seals live?
A.In the oceans near the poles. | B.In the Atlantic Ocean. | C.In the Pacific Ocean. |
A.Most of the species moved to other places. |
B.Many of the species nearly disappeared. |
C.They became a threat to humans. |
A.In a park. | B.At the restaurant. | C.At Sea World. |
A.Feed them. | B.Hunt them. | C.Protect them. |
1. Where are the two speakers?
A.On the street. | B.In a park. | C.At a square. |
A.Golden retriever. | B.Chihuahua. | C.Samoyed. |
A.He’s cute. | B.He’s shy. | C.He’s dangerous. |
A.A large-sized dog. | B.A brave dog. | C.A smart dog. |
1. What does Jacob ask Amy to do?
A.Enjoy the flowers. | B.Provide help. | C.Grow flowers. |
A.Every day. | B.Every two days. | C.Every three days. |
A.They lack water. | B.They lack sunshine. | C.Their leaves turn yellow. |
A.Water flowers in time. | B.Learn about growing flowers. | C.Grow flowers with Amy. |
1. What has happened to South Howe Broch?
A.It has completely disappeared. |
B.It has been falling into the sea. |
C.It has been protected by a sea wall. |
A.Midhowe Broch. |
B.The Orkney Islands. |
C.The University of the Highlands and Islands. |
A.The Iron Age. | B.Viking rule. | C.The Middle Ages. |
A.Climate has greatly changed in Scotland. |
B.Climate change threatens Scottish historical structures. |
C.Ancient British structures remain after severe climate change. |