1 . Wondering what you can do to celebrate Earth Day on April 22? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve gathered a comprehensive list of Earth Day activities, both fun and environmentally-conscious, to help raise awareness and make a difference. If you’re ready to learn more about joining the global celebration, initiating real change, and doing your part to save our planet, read on!
·Walk or ride your bike.
·Use a refillable water bottle.
Consider going with a stainless-steel refillable bottle for a super long-lasting option.
·Plant a tree.
Pick a tree species that’s native to where you live. If you’re unsure, ask an employee at your local nursery or garden department. Choose the best planting spot to meet the tree’s needs, dig a properly sized hole, and water the tree well to give it a good start.
·Visit a local farmer’s market.
Eating locally grown food is much better for the environment. For example, locally-grown food doesn’t have to be transported long distances to end up on grocery store shelves.
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See if your community is holding an environmental fair. If your community doesn’t have one planned, consider starting one yourself! It’s the perfect day to get together for a fun and educational celebration of the Earth. Any money raised can go towards a local environmental restoration project or group.
A.Attend a local Earth Day event. |
B.Educate your community on environmental awareness. |
C.Going car-free for the day will reduce harmful carbon emissions. |
D.That means your money won’t be wasted on unnecessary spending. |
E.If physically doing this is unrealistic for you, there are other choices! |
F.Normally, plastic water bottles end up in garbage cans after a single use. |
G.You’ll also be giving back to your community by supporting local farmers. |
2 . A possible treatment for Florida’s disastrous red tides (赤潮) took another step toward widespread use after successful testing in Sarasota Bay.
This study, led by UCF Assistant Professor of Biology Kristy Lewis, is the first successful test of any red tide treatment technology in open water using large water containers (容器). These containers — about six feet in diameter — extend from the waters’ surface to the ocean floor, allowing scientists to test real ocean conditions within a controlled setting. Four containers were treated with a clay (黏土) solution, while the other four served as a control.
The clay along with the Karenia brevis algae (海藻), which is responsible for Florida red tide, is put on the ocean floor. Lewis has spent the last three years carefully testing the impact of introducing this clay into the ocean ecosystem. She not only looks for changes in the water’s quality, but also wants to know how the clay affects the health of sea life. “We want to make sure the treatment is not worse than the disease,” she says.
At first, the test was simply to measure the influence of the clay on the ecosystem, but an unexpected red tide event caused Lewis to make the test practical. The results suggest the clay performed as expected, but there’s still a question of whether the bad effects of algae remain active on the ocean floor. Water collected during the test should provide an answer. Next steps depend on the test results, but there are already plans to survey what happened to the clay-coated algae when it’s used near seagrass beds.
Visiting Sarasota. Florida, in the middle of a red tide event reminded Lewis just how important the research is to keep the state’s coast healthy. Lewis says she’s prepared to go another three years if that’s what it takes to find an acceptable solution to red tides.
1. What was the purpose of the study?A.To plant more seagrass. | B.To fight against red tides. |
C.To collect clean water. | D.To produce containers. |
A.Her original work plan. | B.An unforgettable tour. |
C.Her team’s suggestion. | D.An unexpected red tide. |
A.Work with the locals. | B.Report Florida red tides. |
C.Further her research. | D.Study seafood industry. |
A.Nature. | B.Business. | C.Education. | D.Lifestyle. |
A.An earthquake. | B.A fire. | C.His boss. |
1.森林的重要性;
2.森林面临的问题:
3.保护森林的倡议。
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5 . When Tom Blake was a young boy, watching a jet (喷气式飞机) streak across the sky, he knew flying was what he wanted to do when he grew up.
After five years’ training, he finally
By this time Mr Blake had become increasingly
Yet with the COVID-19 pandemic grounding aircraft, Mr Blake decided to quit his flying
Giving up his dream job was a
Mr Blake is now a climate activist.
1.A.quitted | B.changed | C.completed | D.landed |
A.waiting | B.preparing | C.working | D.looking |
A.concerned about | B.puzzled at | C.engaged in | D.experienced in |
A.goal | B.conflict | C.solution | D.approach |
A.political | B.economical | C.environmental | D.technical |
A.regrets | B.debts | C.pressures | D.troubles |
A.schedule | B.dream | C.ambition | D.career |
A.discovering | B.selecting | C.searching | D.visiting |
A.salary | B.honor | C.award | D.fame |
A.accustomed to | B.faced with | C.addicted to | D.trapped in |
A.remove | B.ignore | C.meet | D.create |
A.issue | B.introduce | C.imagine | D.handle |
A.tough | B.wise | C.reasonable | D.positive |
A.saving | B.struggling | C.investing | D.contributing |
A.covered | B.stimulated | C.eased | D.driven |
6 . A large flood caused by heavy rains and melting mountain snow recently hit America’s Yellowstone National Park. It caused widespread damage and resulted in many changes.
It changed the path of a river popular for fishing and also devastated hundreds of homes, bridges and roadways in nearby communities. It drove more than 10, 000 visitors out of the park. Luckily, no one was reported hurt. However, the park could remain closed for up to one week. The water also washed away camp structures, flooded small towns and cut power to parts of southern Montana and northern Wyoming.
The Yellowstone River was running at a historically high level of 4. 9 meters as it flowed past Billings, Montana’s largest city. The city got its water from the river and was forced to close its treatment plant (工厂) because it couldn’t operate effectively with water levels that high. Billings officials said the city only had a 24-hour supply of water. They were asking people to save water until the river could drop and the plant could restart operations.
Yellowstone officials said, “The northern half of the park is likely to remain closed over the summer. This will greatly affect local economies that depend on summer tourists. But we have faith in the park repairs and economic recovery.”
1. What does the underlined word “devastated” mean in Paragraph 2?A.Ruined. | B.Promoted. | C.Challenged. | D.Demanded. |
A.The flood lasted quite long. | B.The flood left bad effects. |
C.The flood was caused for some reasons. | D.The flood killed 10, 000 visitors. |
A.It needed new equipment to supply water. | B.It cut down the city’s water supply for 24 hours. |
C.It was forced to operate in 24 hours. | D.It stopped working. |
A.Positive. | B.Doubtful. | C.Uncertain. | D.Curious. |
7 . Several art projects are on show to warn people of the climate change happening around us.
Video on the walls
Photographer Camille Seaman has traveled to both the North Pole and the South Pole, where she has captured the disappearing ice in photographs and video. Camille Seaman made a video with some of her most powerful photos of melting ice for people in four coastal cities to display on their buildings. The video ends with a prediction that sea level will rise by 2050 without relative action.
Mural (壁画)changing color
Temperatures in Austin, Texas, are on the rise, and climate change will put the city at higher risk of extended drought, wildfires, intense rain and flooding. Artist Lope Gutiérrez-Ruiz designed a unique mural that changes color as it gets hotter. This art work calls for people to change the world and change climate change, underlining the importance of individual actions to the collective future.
Public billboard (广告牌)
Artist Christine Sun Kim released a public billboard on the 710 Freeway called The Sound of Temperature Rising. It points to the reality of climate disaster that has become all too clear on the West Coast and the need for significant change now. The illustration features a graph (图表) of music notes that get progressively longer and redder.
Anti-Extinction Library
Globally, species are disappearing at an unheard-of rate. In response, architect Mitchell Joachim created The Anti-Extinction Library in New York. The sculptural piece is not only beautiful but also functional. Their unique egg-shaped library has a special freezer storing test tubes with the frozen cells and DNA of rare animals and plants. It’s important for people to realize we must quickly work to protect the rights of different species in our area.
1. What is the key feature of the mural?A.It lights up at night. |
B.It moves with the wind. |
C.It plays music when it rains. |
D.It changes color with temperature. |
A.Camille Seaman’s. | B.Lope Gutiérrez-Ruiz’s. |
C.Christine Sun Kim's. | D.Mitchel l Joachim’s. |
A.To praise artists’ participation. |
B.To call for people to take action. |
C.To show the severe result of climate change. |
D.To facilitate the combination of art and climate. |
China has set a new record for creating sustained high temperatures after the “artificial sun” ran five times
The Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST),
The extreme heat
Scientists around the world have been trying for decades to develop nuclear fusion. They say it is the best way
“The recent operation lays
1. 感谢关心;
2. 介绍灾情、救灾和灾后重建情况。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Jack,
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Yours,
Li Hua
1. 你所在城市的一个环境问题。
2. 该环境问题产生的原因。
3. 解决该环境问题所采取的措施。
注意: 1. 词数80左右;
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