2 . In the last 100 years, the global temperature has gone up by around 0.75℃. Such a small increase is causing sea levels to rise and ________ the habitat of many species of plants and animals. A(n) ________ of 2℃ in global temperatures could result in ________ of 30% of the world’s land species.

Sea levels in the UK have increased by around 10 cm in the last 100 years and experts ________ that global sea levels could rise by up to 59 cm in the near future. ________, areas which were land a few hundred years ago are now under water.

As a result of the changing ________, the world’s ecosystems are also changing faster than ever before. So what is ________ climate change? The main cause of climate change is the huge amount of greenhouse gases like CO₂ in the atmosphere, but the reason for this is the world’s population — you and me. As the ________ increases, more land is needed to provide food, and more energy is ________ too. Burning fossil fuels for heating, lighting, transport, or electricity ________ CO₂. Furthermore, humans breathe out CO₂ and trees “breathe in” CO₂ and produce oxygen — so by ________ trees, we are increasing the amount of CO₂ in the atmosphere and reducing the amount of oxygen. As a result of these ________, CO₂ levels are now at their highest for 800,000 years.

The biggest ________ we all face is to prevent further environmental disasters. We need to ______________ burning fossil fuels and start using renewable energy. If we can get enough ________ from renewable fuels, we can stop using fossil fuels completely.

1.

A．attacking

B．ignoring

C．threatening

D．discovering

2.

A．limitation

B．reduction

C．increase

D．improvement

3.

A．extinction

B．escape

C．change

D．development

4.

A．argue

B．explain

C．doubt

D．predict

5.

A．Surprisingly

B．Consequently

C．Immediately

D．Usually

6.

A．climate

B．height

C．period

D．environment

7.

A．forcing

B．allowing

C．causing

D．helping

8.

A．animal

B．species

C．plants

D．population

9.

A．wasted

B．needed

C．supplied

D．stored

10.

A．produces

B．includes

C．requires

D．provides

11.

A．transporting to

B．searching for

C．planting in

D．cutting down

12.

A．questions

B．activities

C．procedures

D．disasters

13.

A．challenge

B．disadvantage

C．adventure

D．influence

14.

A．consider

B．deny

C．stop

D．hate

15.

A．time

B．energy

C．inspiration

D．knowledge

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Chengdu is regarded by many as one of the happiest cities in China, as well as the home of pandas. It     1     (become) the first Asian city to be identified as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy in 2010.

Chengdu is a place where it seems to blur (难以区分) the boundaries between past and future. Its ancient temples, traditional alleys and historic architecture open a window into ancient China,     2     (take) you into a world of past impressive beauty. But what is really surprising is its focus on the future. Transforming into a center of technology, innovation and development, this city has     3     (ambition) plans to become a science city in southwest China.

Chengdu is not only rich in history and modernity, but also in flavor. This city is known     4     its spicy food, with bold flavors and centuries-old cooking traditions coming together to offer dining experiences     5     will delight all the senses. Chengdu’s most popular food, such as tongue-numbing mapo tofu and hotpot, is     6     feast for the palate (味觉). Hotpot works like this. A heat source     7     (place) on the dining table keeps a pot of soup stock simmering (煨), and a variety of Chinese foodstuffs and     8     (ingredient) are served beside the pot for the diners to put into the hot stock.

All this richness that Chengdu has to offer led to its selection as the host city for the 31stFISU World University Games. The athletic event was an opportunity not only     9     (show) Chengdu’s sporting spirit, world-class infrastructure,     10     (warm) and organizational skill, but also to promote friendship and cross-cultural understanding.

4 . Pregracke grew up in Illinois, where the Mississippi River was in his backyard. Communities along the river use it to ________ freshwater and drop their industrial and household waste. As a teenager he began to notice the piles of ________ in the waterway. “I got ________ of seeing it and just wanted to do something about it,” he said.

With persistence and sincerity, Pregracke got a small ________ from Alcoa, the largest aluminum (铝) company in the U.S., in 1997 and spent that money ________ a 35-mile of the river by himself that summer. He would transport the trash by boat and ________ it on his parents’front yard for recycling. By year’s end, he had ________ pulled around 45,000 pounds of trash out of the river, with 90% of it recycled properly.

It began as an individual effort, but over the years Pregracke turned it into a ________ movement. To date, about 70,000 volunteers have joined his ________ . His operation has become much more advanced since those early days, as his nonprofit Living Lands & Waters now has a group of ________ boats. Besides the river cleanup ________ , Pregracke has launched a floating classroom, where his staff ________ high school students and teachers about the ________ that pollution brought to river ecosystems.

Picking up garbage is ________ , but Pregracke believes it is worthwhile and that volunteers get a huge sense of ________ from seeing the garbage piled up and recycled.

1.

A．store

B．deliver

C．obtain

D．process

2.

A．rubbish

B．furniture

C．sand

D．paper

3.

A．fond

B．shy

C．sick

D．hopeful

4.

A．report

B．fund

C．review

D．team

5.

A．studying

B．crossing

C．exploring

D．cleaning

6.

A．sort

B．remove

C．mix

D．bury

7.

A．empty-handedly

B．absent-mindedly

C．single-handedly

D．light-heartedly

8.

A．political

B．cultural

C．competitive

D．collective

9.

A．trade

B．protest

C．research

D．cause

10.

A．weather-beaten

B．good-looking

C．well-equipped

D．old-fashioned

11.

A．application

B．campaign

C．discovery

D．assessment

12.

A．consults

B．interviews

C．contacts

D．educates

13.

A．fortune

B．damage

C．opportunity

D．limitation

14.

A．tough

B．practical

C．unfair

D．rewarding

15.

A．gratitude

B．accomplishment

C．expectation

D．curiosity

5 . August 24, 2023 may be imprinted in history as the day of disaster for the marine environment. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has asked Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), the operator of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, to release nuclear wastewater into the ocean from Thursday, ignoring strong objections from both home and abroad.

It will be a public crime if the discharge goes through and the decision will prove to be extremely unrewarding. The international community can hold Japan accountable indefinitely.

According to Paris-based French TV network France 24, some 1.34 million tonnes of nuclear wastewater, equivalent to almost the water in 540 Olympic pools, will be released into the ocean off Japan’s northeast coast, at a maximum rate of 500 cubic meters per day. The whole process is expected to take 30 to 40 years and cost around eight trillion yen (55 billion USD).

Junichi Matsumoto, the TEPCO executive in charge of the water release, told the Associated Press in July that the company plans to release 7,800 tonnes of treated water for 17 days in the first round. By the end of March 2024, the aim is to release 31,200 tonnes. The pace is expected to pick up later.

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong asked the Japanese ambassador to China Hideo Tarumi on August 22 to meet him and make serious representations over the Japanese government’s announcement that it would start releasing nuclear-contaminated water on August 24.

Sun said the Fukushima nuclear accident is one of the world’s most serious nuclear accidents to date, resulting in the release of a large amount of radioactive material, which has far-reaching implications for the marine environment, food safety, and human health.

“The ocean is the blue home that all humanity depends on for survival, and the Japanese side should not dump nuclear-contaminated water at will,” Sun said.

1. Who did Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida ask to release nuclear wastewater into the ocean?

A．Spokesperson Wang Wenbin.

B．The TEPCO executive Junichi Matsumoto.

C．Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong.

D．The operator of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

2. Except for the amount released in the first round, how many tonnes of treated water will be released into the ocean by the end of March 2024?

A．1.34 million tonnes.

B．7,800 tonnes.

C．2,3400 tonnes.

D．31,200 tonnes.

3. What does Sun Weidong say about the Fukushima nuclear accident?

A．It has no implications for the marine environment.

B．Has no implications for food safety and human health.

C．It is one of the most serious nuclear accidents in history.

D．It resulted in the release of a small amount of radioactive material.

4. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A research paper.	B．A newspaper report.
C．A business report.	D．A geography textbook.

6 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Most old airports are usually torn down to make way for shiny new developments, although at huge cost, but not Tegel airport, in Berlin, Germany.     1     (cover) an area of 5 million square meters, the disused airport will be transformed into an eco-friendly, green living neighborhood oasis (绿洲), in an     2     (ambition) project that officials hope will become the blueprint for future disused airports.

After the airport     3     (close) down by the government a number of years ago, developers began imagining the high-reaching Tegel Project.     4     (announce) in 2017, the Tegel Project aims to address urban living issues such as car pollution and housing shortages. Vast open green spaces, bike roads, and energy-efficient, affordable housing are just some of the features of the new neighborhood,     5     will provide at least 5,000 homes for more than 10,000 people. Conveniences such as daycare centers, schools, shopping     6     (facility), and green structures will be included in the design. A further 4,000 homes are also planned for     7     surrounding areas.

“We want to let people rediscover the public space, for socializing, playgrounds, and places     8     (relax) and talk,” says Constanze Doll, spokesperson for the project. “Important locations     9     the kindergarten, bakery, school, and supermarket can be     10     (easy) reached on foot.”

8 . When Lauren Schroeder, a teenager from Iowa, US, showed up to a community food drive last year, she didn’t see much food that actually provide people with nutrition — just a lot of canned goods. Determined to make a(n) _______, she took action. With the _______ of her parents, who provided her with half an acre (英亩) of land, she _________ 7,000 pounds of produce and gave it all away to local food banks and non-profits.

Although Lauren had no prior experience _________ a garden, she took up studies of agronomy (农学) and gardening, and really put her _________ into it. Her work soon drew the _______ of an organization called Future Farmers of America, which awarded her a small grant (补助金) for _______ and seeds.

Lauren _________ 2 to 3 hours daily to the tasks of watering and weeding (除杂草), and her efforts soon _______. She began __________ 15 types of vegetables to organizations like Wheatland Nursing Home. “It was really __________ for me to know that anyone who wanted fresh vegetables would be able to get them,” Lauren said.

Now, she has turned her half acre into a full acre and ________ the number of vegetables to 20 different species. “How could you not be ________,” said her mother, “she really chose to ________ learning about agronomy, and took it a step further by genuinely ________ those in need.”

1.

A．survey

B．attempt

C．living

D．change

2.

A．care

B．support

C．struggle

D．arrangement

3.

A．grew

B．bought

C．collected

D．saved

4.

A．establishing

B．designing

C．running

D．appreciating

5.

A．mood

B．heart

C．experience

D．gift

6.

A．approval

B．respect

C．attention

D．motivation

7.

A．creations

B．practices

C．supplies

D．experiments

8.

A．checked

B．committed

C．lost

D．released

9.

A．paid off

B．ran out

C．broke down

D．turned back

10.

A．selling

B．introducing

C．applying

D．donating

11.

A．encouraging

B．touching

C．convincing

D．embarrassing

12.

A．estimated

B．expanded

C．anticipated

D．mixed

13.

A．worried

B．envious

C．proud

D．confused

14.

A．focus on

B．give up

C．put off

D．hold up

15.

A．comforting

B．protecting

C．visiting

D．assisting

9 . In November 2020, a polar bear named Suka gave birth to several little ones, including Laerke. Laerke and her brothers and sisters were the first polar bears successfully born and _______ in the Detroit Zoo since 2004.

Days after her _______ , Laerke became significantly inactive and appeared increasingly _______. She was sent off to the zoo’s health complex for _______ , but by the time she returned home, her mom no longer _______ Laerke as her cub (小熊).

Without having any other polar bear who would _______ her, she would have to go without a _______, or so they thought. _______, that’s right when Jebbie needed a new home! Jebbie, the baby grizzly bear was _______ all by himself helplessly in Tok, Alaska, when he was ________ and taken to the Detroit Zoo, where he and Laerke had been gradually getting to know each other.

After some time, Jebbie and Laerke became best ________! The zookeepers have since posted pictures and videos of them playing, showing just how ________ they are. Together, they’re able to wrestle in the grassy tundra (苔原), splash around in the freshwater or saltwater pools, and play with toys ________.

“We’re excited that we are able to give Jebbie a home and ________ a much-needed friend for Laerke,” said Scott, chief life sciences officer of the Detroit Zoo. “This social development is critically ________ for both Laerke and Jebbie.”

1.

A．found

B．hurt

C．raised

D．caught

2.

A．birth

B．survival

C．escape

D．return

3.

A．anxious

B．weak

C．big

D．excited

4.

A．entertainment

B．development

C．experiment

D．treatment

5.

A．understood

B．recognized

C．forgave

D．scared

6.

A．accept

B．teach

C．depend on

D．believe in

7.

A．companion

B．meal

C．room

D．toy

8.

A．Generally

B．Sadly

C．Honestly

D．Luckily

9.

A．crying

B．wandering

C．hunting

D．playing

10.

A．beaten

B．examined

C．rescued

D．shot

11.

A．examples

B．friends

C．models

D．witnesses

12.

A．lonely

B．careful

C．lovely

D．fearful

13.

A．crazily

B．regretfully

C．happily

D．hopefully

14.

A．provide

B．recover

C．visit

D．protect

15.

A．impossible

B．dangerous

C．strange

D．important

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Located in Shaoxing, east China’s Zhejiang Province, Luzhen features typical     1     (tradition) black-and-white residences (住宅), arched stone bridges     2     beautiful water views, like many other water towns in the area. But it is unique, since the town is     3     (actual) a recreation of Luzhen, a fictional town found in the novels of Lu Xun, one of China’s most influential writers. He     4     (use) Luzhen as the location for many of the scenes in his novels, including “The True Story of Ah Q,” “Kong Yiji,” and “A Madman’s Diary.”

    5     (take) a boat across the Jianhu Lake, it’s easy to reach Luzhen while enjoying the picturesque scenery along     6     way.

The main street of Luzhen was built according to the descriptions in Lu Xun’s novels,     7     tourists can find the shops and restaurants mentioned in the books, and the buildings have been recreated to match the descriptions penned     8     Lu Xun.

There are also statues of the characters from Lu Xun’s novels, depicting (描绘) the classic scenes from the     9     (story). Observant visitors may also be lucky enough     10     (find) some of these characters come to life on the streets, behaving just as they did in the novels.