1.倡议理由;
2.具体做法:随手关灯,节约用电;走路或骑自行车,少乘汽车;重复利用生活用品等。
注意:1.词数100 词左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
参考词汇:对……有好处 be beneficial to 骑自行车 ride a bike 有影响make a difference 保护环境 protect environment 过一种低碳生活 live a low-carbon life 重复使用reuse
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2 . Warm-blooded species are evolving (进化) to have larger beaks, legs and ears to regulate body temperature as the planet warms up, new study suggests. The scientists behind the study warn the physiological changes do not mean animals are coping with climate change. If animals fail to control their body temperature, they can overheat and die.
Some animals in warmer climates have historically evolved to have larger beaks or ears to get rid of heat more easily. A larger wing, ear or beak relative to body size gives smaller animals a greater surface area to lose excess heat. Several species of Australian parrot have shown a 4-10% increase in size since 1871, which correlates with the rising summer temperatures over the years, the study says.
The scientists do say it’s hard to put the climate as the only cause of shapeshifting, but that other examples of species changing show the effect of heat. Wood mice are evolving to have longer nails, masked shrews are getting longer tails and legs, and bats in warm climates have bigger wings. The study suggests that shapeshiting is likely to continue as the climate becomes warmer because higher temperatures will influence the demand on animals to regulate their body temperature.
“Shapeshifting does not mean that animals are coping with climate change and that all is fine,” Sara says. “It just means they are evolving to survive it, but we re not sure what the other ecological consequences of these changes are, or that all species are capable of changing and surviving. The climate change that we have created is heaping a whole lot of pressure on them, and while some species will adapt, others will not.”
1. Why the warm-blooded species are evolving to be larger?A.To cope with climate change. |
B.To regulate their body temperature. |
C.To control their body temperature. |
D.To grow up. |
A.Change. | B.Evolve. | C.Relate. | D.Control. |
A.Animals are coping with climate change. |
B.Animals all are fine. |
C.Animals are evolving to survive. |
D.Animals are larger and larger. |
A.Shapeshifting is caused by climate change. |
B.All species are capable of changing and surviving. |
C.Protect environment is very important. |
D.Only the fittest can survive. |
3 . Many plants and animals live together, and they depend on each other. They are usually very different from their sharing partner, and yet all live easier lives because of each other. It is nature’s idea of sharing.
An example of this is the shark and pilot fish. The pilot fish is a little guy and he would be helpless if he hung around by himself in the great ocean. But his smartness makes up for his size. He cleverly swims along beside the shark and when the shark eats, the pilot fish gets the leftovers. The shark also benefits from this relationship. The pilot fish cleans food scraps (碎屑) and insects from the shark’s skin.
Another example is the sea anemone (海葵) and striped clown fish. The sea anemone looks like a flower but contains poisonous cells. When small fish swim into it, the anemone traps and paralyzes (使麻痹) them. However, the striped clown fish is able to swim into the poisonous anemone without being harmed. To pay for his safety, the clown fish brings food to the anemone. He also guides other fish into the anemone’s deadly trap.
Large mammals such as the ox, antelope and African buffalo form such a relationship with the oxpecker (牛椋鸟). They provide daily meals to the bird that eats insects. The various large mammals act as a restaurant with a varied menu for the oxpecker. What do they get in return from the bird? Free beauty treatments!
Some plants live together in a beneficial relationship. Fungus (菌类) does not have chlorophyll (叶绿素) that plants need to make food. However, the green alga (海藻) does contain chlorophyll. It is, therefore, able to feed the fungus along with itself. But nothing is free! The fungus repays it by protecting the alga. Since it takes in and stores water, it can provide the alga with an unending water supply.
1. Why does the pilot fish swim along beside the shark?A.Because he likes eating the waste given off by the shark. |
B.Because he can help the shark get food. |
C.Because he can get food and protection. |
D.Because he needs the help of the shark to lead his way. |
A.paralyzes small fish for him | B.helps him catch other fish |
C.does some cleaning work | D.warns him of the danger |
A.Energy and light. | B.Energy and light. |
C.Light and chlorophyll | D.Chlorophyll and water. |
A.①→②③④⑤ | B.①→②③→④⑤ |
C.①②③④→⑤ | D.①②③→④⑤ |
(1).目前野生动物的生存状况堪忧;(2).请阐述状况所产生的原因(至少2个方面);(3).解决办法(至少3种办法)。可适当调整内容的顺序和增加细节,使其连贯。词数100词左右。
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5 . Many people dream of going on a great travel adventure. Most of us keep dreaming;
Gregg Bleakney’s
To pay for the journey, Gregg and Brooks worked and
During their trip, Gregg and Brooks cycled through
In May 2007—two years, countries, and over 35,500 km later—they
Gregg and Brooks kept a
Travel light. The less luggage you have, the less
Be flexible. Don’t plan everything. You’ll be more relaxed and happy, even when there are
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6 . Andrew White brings his four-legged friends Oliver and Amore to his neighborhood Petco pet stores in San Diego for a little takeout. He has brought the pair to a kibble refill station (宠物食品补给站) that allows owners to use their own containers (容器).
“It’s more affordable for everyone,” he said.
Like the price of many things these days, the price of owning a pet has been increasing. A report on petfoodindustry.com finds the cost of feeding household animals was up about 6% in March over last year. The overall pet category saw a 7.5% increase compared to March of 2021. The American Pet Products Association says a record $123.6 billion was spent in the US last year on pets. A survey shows 70% of American families now include a pet of some Kind.
In Kansas City, the KC Pet Project is seeing animals surrendered because of their owners’ money problems. “It is sad to see a number of pets coming in through our doors,” said KC Pet Project Chief Communications Officer Tori Fugate. “People are calling us every week saying, ‘I don’t want to leave my animal, but I can’t find a place to live with it.’”
One big cost is vet (兽医) care. The KC Pet Project gave out more than $96,000 last year to help owners with medical bills. Recent findings from Consumers’ Checkbook show costs differed widely from vet to vet in seven Cities they listed. So they say f pet owners want to save money, do some checking first. “If you know that your pets are going to need certain treatment, you can call around and get prices, and then decide what to do next,” said Consumers Checkbook Executive Editor Kevin Brasler.
In Florida, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay has increased its animal pantries (食品储藏室), so people can get free food for their dogs and cats.
“I believe things will get better,” said Sherry Silk, CEO of the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.“It’s got to get better because the animals really need us.”
1. What do the numbers in paragraph 3 mainly show?A.Keeping pets is still popular in the US. |
B.The costs for pets are rising in the US. |
C.Most Americans have difficulty keeping pets. |
D.Many Americans are careful about having pets. |
A.Hunted for. | B.Looked over. | C.Given up. | D.Handed out. |
A.Ask for medical prices first. | B.Choose a big local pet hospital. |
C.Call the KC Pet Project for help. | D.Get different vets to examine them. |
A.Uncertain. | B.Worried. | C.Hopeful. | D.Doubtful. |
7 . Chіnеѕе раngоlіnѕ ( 中华穿山甲) live in the south of the country’s Yangtze River. The long-tailed animals spend most of the daytime sleeping, curling up into a ball. They have poor eyesight so they use their well- developed sense of smell to find their diet of insects at night. Their physical appearance is marked by large, hardened, plate-like scales ( 鳞 片 ) . The scales, which are soft on newborn pangolins but harden as they grow up. Pangolins are also known as scaly anteaters (食蚁兽) and they hеlр рrоtесt trееѕ іn thе fоrеѕts.
But now they are in danger. Experts say that Chinese pangolins are functionally extinct, Beijing News reported. This suggests that there won’ t be more baby pangolins in the wild. The population of pangolins will be smaller and smaller. They can no longer play an important role in the wild.
According to a national wildlife survey, there were about 60,000 Chinese pangolins in different places, including Yunnan and Zhejiang, in the 1990s. Since then, this number has fallen by 90 percent because of hunters who kill them for their scales and meat. People use their scales in traditional Chinese medicine and it’ s believed by some that their meat is high in nutritional value. In addition, Chinese pangolins are facing a loss of their homes because of pollution and a reduction in the forest area.
The environment has changed a lot due to human activity which is mainly focused on the development of economy. What is worse, many animals like pangolins have to live in a much- polluted homeland. Their population has become smaller and smaller. It is time for us to take measures to show care to our friends, the animals.
1. What can we learn about Chinese pangolins from the first paragraph?A.They live in a much- polluted homeland. |
B.They are born with hard scales. |
C.They are good for trees. |
A.Pangolins lose their sense of smell. |
B.Pangolins cannot give birth to new babies. |
C.Pangolins cannot adapt to the nature. |
A.The policy for protecting them is not strict. |
B.There are many hunters killing them. |
C.Air pollution is very serious. |
A.To present the way of protecting animals. |
B.To prove the importance of Chinese pangolins. |
C.To raise people’s awareness of protecting pangolins. |
8 . Best US National Parks for Road Cycling
Glacier National Park, Montana
It is one of the best places for road cycling in national parks. Note that you’ll be meeting this popular road with cars and RVs(野营车), so wearing bright clothing for increased visibility is a good idea.
•When? Summer
•Where to stay? Many Glacier Hotel
Crater Lake National Park, Oregon
Crater Lake with its impressive Rim Drive is one of the best national parks for road cycling. Fed by snow and rain, this is the deepest lake in the USA. This collapsed volcanic peak is one of the most remarkable natural attractions in the country, a must-visit destination for any nature lover.
• When? Summer has the best weather
• Where to stay? Crater Lake Lodge
Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota
Theodore Roosevelt National Park consists of three separate units, but the best one for wildlife watching and cycling is the South Unit. Keep your binoculars close and watch for bison and wild horses, sightings of which are almost guaranteed.
• When? For the best weather conditions, visit in summer
• Where to stay? Medora
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio
For cyclists, the park’s most interesting feature is the multi-purpose Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail. This is such an iconic feature in the park that a casual bike ride is a must for any visitor. Consider combining a bike ride with a journey on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. You can bike down the entire trail and simply catch the historic train back up.
• When? Spring and fall are most beautiful
• Where to stay? Stanford House
1. Which national park shares the cycling road with other vehicles?A.Glacier National Park. |
B.Crater Lake National Park. |
C.Cuyahoga Valley National Park. |
D.Theodore Roosevelt National Park. |
A.Many Glacier Hotel. | B.Crater Lake Lodge. | C.Medora. | D.Stanford House. |
A.Cyclists should wear bright clothes. |
B.Spring and fall are the best time to go there. |
C.Visitors can take the train first and bike back. |
D.The volcanic peak is a must-see place for cyclists. |
9 . Marina Delune is 67 years old. The other day her pet Ruthie jumped out of her car and ran off. As days went by with no
She
This community is dog friendly. And even if you don’t
Kimberly Mitchell, 53, an animal lover who also has disabilities
It was dark by the time she rounded the corner of a neighbor’s house and
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10 . Wildflower meadows are beautiful; so beautiful in fact that a village in Britain has found they act as natural speed traps from motorists slowing down to look at them.
The village of Long Newnton in Gloucestershire has a problem with fast-moving traffic between nearby towns. Almost all drivers moving through areas they frequent will break posted speed limits, and neither a 30 mile per hour limit, nor warning signs made any difference.
Officials first planted flowers along the roadside during the pandemic to help improve biodiversity. But they noticed that as well as attracting more wildlife, motorists also slowed down when they passed the flowers. The village, between Tetbury and Malmesbury, has traffic regularly travelling between them, and the small parish council(教区行政机构) receives limited funds from the government for traffic control measures.
Putting two and two together, the village is now relying on its flowers to do the work that the road signs could not, paying for the blooms with crowdfunding(众筹) in the village.
Why exactly people slow down isn’t entirely clear. “Evidence has shown that if you introduce things like wildflowers, drivers will slow down because they feel like they’re coming into somewhere that’s looked after,” said Jenny Forde, cabinet member for health and wellbeing at Cotswold District Council. A crowdfunding campaign has raised almost £8,000 for traffic-calming measures, which will be used to fund a three-year care program for the wildflowers.
A sign that flashes and records data when people are breaking the 30 mph(48 kmph) speed limit was also fixed by the council. According to the data, 90% of motorists drive below the speed limit. It goes to show that something the homeschooling revolution in America is getting right applies elsewhere too, and that rewards for good behavior will always outperform(胜过) punishment for bad behavior.
1. What problem are villagers in Long Newnton facing?A.Drivers often overspeed through the village. |
B.Warning signs are unserviceable inside the village. |
C.Traffic accidents often happen between the towns. |
D.Large numbers of people are pouring to visit the village. |
A.Acting as traffic signals. | B.Attracting more tourists. |
C.Increasing plant diversity. | D.Advising drivers to slow down. |
A.The longest journey begins with the first step. |
B.Rewards outweigh punishment in some way. |
C.Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. |
D.A good beginning is half of success. |
A.Pay for Flowers with Crowdfunding | B.Natural Traps Found in Long Newnton |
C.More Measures Taken to Regulate Traffic | D.Handle Speeding with Wildflowers’ Help |