1. 活动目的；
2. 活动过程；
3. 活动意义。
注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。
A Clean-up Activity
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2 . My husband, Russ, and I drove through our neighborhood, the place we’d called home for 28 years. The foothills (山麓) once thick with pines, were
Two weeks earlier, we’d gotten an early-morning call telling us to
Now we’d been allowed to return. Russ and I brought
“How will we survive this?” I wondered. “How will we go on?” It felt as if our lives had been destroyed. Later that afternoon Russ
I turned to get in the car. That’s when I
Words that must have come from one of my books, a passage I couldn’t recall but now said everything I needed to
| A．beautiful | B．greenish | C．unrecognizable | D．unfit |
| A．remained | B．painted | C．destroyed | D．saved |
| A．enjoy | B．leave | C．help | D．rescue |
| A．happy | B．sorry | C．famous | D．eager |
| A．bad | B．good | C．useful | D．impressive |
| A．tools | B．books | C．sweaters | D．posters |
| A．take | B．bring | C．save | D．understand |
| A．waited | B．helped | C．awarded | D．prevented |
| A．something | B．anything | C．nothing | D．everything |
| A．improved | B．enjoyed | C．put | D．exchanged |
| A．suffered | B．trapped | C．figured | D．noticed |
| A．easy | B．sharp | C．helpful | D．clear |
| A．courage | B．happiness | C．sadness | D．anger |
| A．say | B．hear | C．sing | D．give |
| A．stop | B．begin | C．live | D．read |
3 . A heatwave has hit many countries in Europe, pushing temperatures over 40℃. A heatwave is a long period of unusually hot weather. The heat is expected to continue until the end of July.
The Italian Island of Sardinia reached 46℃ on 18 July. The Italy government has asked people to dress in linen(a thin, light material) and to stay indoors between 10 am and 6 pm. The government has asked people to drink plenty of water but avoid alcohol, fizzy drinks and coffee, which can make you feel thirstier. In Rome, the country’s capital, people aged over 70can go to swimming pools for free to help them keep cool.
Wildfires have broken out in many places. In Greece, which recorded 41℃ on 18 July, fires near the capital, Athens, have destroyed huge areas of forest and thousands of people have been moved to safety. Heatwaves can make fires worse because hot weather dries plants, which fuel the fires.
In the US, temperatures in Death Valley, California, hit 53℃ on 18 July, close to the hottest ever recorded on Earth. On 16 July, the US National Weather Service issued warnings in parts of the country, affecting more than 80 million people.
Despite the high temperatures in many European countries, the UK is not experiencing a heatwave. This is because a different weather pattern has brought rain and lower temperatures to the UK.
The heatwave in Europe is being caused by a weather pattern that has stopped the air from moving very much. That means the hot, dry weather has got stuck and temperatures have kept rising. Earth is also experiencing a natural climate pattern called El Nino(厄尔尼诺), which causes the water in the eastern Pacific Ocean to warm up more than usual. This can lead to hot weather around the world. Temperatures in some parts of Europe were expected to fall on 20 July.
1. What suggestion did the Italian government give to avoid high temperatures?| A．Provide free swimming pools to keep young people cool. |
| B．Wear thick clothes to prevent the invasion of heat. |
| C．Drink enough amounts of coffee to keep the mind clear. |
| D．Don’t go outdoors during high temperature periods. |
| A．The fires were mainly caused by people. |
| B．The heatwaves fueled the spread of wildfires. |
| C．The fires had already killed a thousand people. |
| D．The entire forest has been destroyed into ruins. |
| A．Different weather patterns. | B．Different geographic locations. |
| C．Global El Nino phenomenon. | D．The effect of the Pacific Ocean. |
| A．The hottest city on record in the world has finally emerged. |
| B．The hot weather caused by heatwaves is coming to an end. |
| C．Heatwaves swept across Europe and America except the UK. |
| D．The El Nino phenomenon led to the global high temperatures. |
4 . Children from four Buckinghamshire primary schools visited Epilepsy Society to plant a hedge (树) as part of a Piant-for-the-Planet project. The children from these schools were planting a hedge in the garden of the Queen Elizabeth House at the charity in Chalfont St Peter. Plant-for-the-Planet gives children across the globe the opportunity to learn about the threats (威胁) of global warming lo the environment, and then put their new knowledge into practice as they plant new trees.
The day was organised by Bob Sherren who showed the children how to plant the planet-friendly line of trees in protective chambers (防护室) to shield them from hungry wildlife as they settle in their roots. Bob said, “The day really was ‘Thinking Globally, Acting Locally’ put into action. The children learned about the importance of planting trees as a way of helping to bring about climate justice for many living in poorer nations and of course enjoyed planting the trees too.” The eventual hedge, which will grow to full size over ten years behind the Queen Elizabeth House, is made up of trees such as oaks, silver birches and so on.
Bob added, “The children were also able to help people living at Epilepsy Society because they will gain some well-needed privacy from the hedge in time. The natural wildlife benefits too from the fruits and nuts that a hedge made from native species can provide as well as the possibility for any number of nesting sites.”
Emma Darlington, Epilepsy Society’s volunteer officer, said, “I think it’s so important to encourage the younger generation that the future is in their hands and that they can make a difference, whether it is through taking part in projects like this or spreading awareness. We hope they learn a little bit about the work we do at Epilepsy Society too-the trees they planted will be enjoyed by everyone here for years to come.”
1. What is the purpose of the Plant-for-the-Planet project?| A．To help children learn more about society. |
| B．To raise children’s awareness of global warming. |
| C．To offer children colourful after-school activities. |
| D．To teach children how to protect natural wildlife. |
| A．Separate. | B．Take. | C．Get. | D．Protect. |
| A．She hopes to popularize volunteering work. |
| B．She tries to drive the children to study hard. |
| C．She expects the children to take positive action. |
| D．She believes the younger generation is promising. |
| A．Beneficial. | B．Effective. | C．Negative. | D．Cooperative. |
5 . Animals being extinct from the Earth is a serious issue. When this happens in order to use their fur or skin for fashion, it is even worse, since it’s not even for a matter of human survival. That’s why a London zoo decided to make a powerful statement at the Siamese crocodile enclosure (鳄鱼围栏).
When visitors come in expecting to see a crocodile, they’re greeted with the handbag instead, making a very effective and powerful point about illegal wildlife trade and the harm it takes on the species involved.
A sign by the enclosure reads, “This bag used to be found swimming in slow-moving rivers and streams across Southeast Asia and Indonesia. Over the last 75 years, more than 80% of Siamese crocodiles have disappeared. Many, like this one, were hunted for their skins as part of the illegal wildlife trade.”.
Native to parts of Southeast Asia, Siamese crocodiles are critically endangered and have become virtually extinct in the wild. Due to hunting as well as habitat loss, they are now absent from nearly 99% of their original range. A huge part of the decline of population is due to humans using their wetland habitat for rice farming, and things only took a turn for the worse when large-scale hunting for their skin for commercial purposes began in the 1950s.
The particular handbag that is on display at the zoo was confiscated at a UK airport, according to Benjamin Tapley, leader of reptiles and amphibians at ZSL London Zoo.
Tapley told The Huffington Post, “We made this exhibit, within ZSL London Zoo’s Reptile House, to draw visitors’ attention to the destructive impact the Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) is having on species around the world. At ZSL, we are working globally with governments and local communities to protect wildlife, support law enforcement (执法) that targets illegal trade networks, empower local communities affected by IWT and reduce demand for threatened wildlife.”
1. Why does the sign say this handbag used to swim?| A．It is made of a crocodile’s skin. |
| B．It is made into a crocodile shape. |
| C．It is light enough to float on water. |
| D．It was kept in flowing river at first. |
| A．Wildly hunting of Siamese crocodiles. |
| B．Destruction of Siamese crocodiles’ habitats. |
| C．Commercial value of Siamese crocodiles. |
| D．Causes to make Siamese crocodiles endangered. |
| A．Seized. | B．Sold. | C．Found. | D．Stolen. |
| A．The importance of wildlife protection. |
| B．The crisis endangered animals are facing. |
| C．The purpose to show the handbag. |
| D．The harm IWT caused. |
6 . It’s been more than 60 years since Jane Goodall started her pioneering work. In 1960, she was chosen to go to what is now Tanzania and study the little-known world of chimpanzees. Since then, Goodall has received many awards and honorary degrees as a world-famous conservationist (自然环境保护主义者). Now, Goodall has received an unusual honor. She is becoming a toy — a Barbie doll.
Goodall may not have expected to become a Barbie at 88 years old — but it’s not just any doll, it’s made out of recycled plastic. And Barbie is partnering with the Jane Goodall Foundation and its Roots & Shoots program which inspires young people to protect animals and the environment.
“You know, the main message is that every day you live, you make an influence on the planet and you get to choose what sort of influence you make,” Goodall said.
“There was a little boy of 7 in Burundi, and I had given a talk to the school and he came up to me and said, ‘If I pick out a piece of trash every day, it will make a difference, won’t it?’ And I said, ‘Yes it will. And suppose you persuade (劝说) 10 of your friends to pick up a piece of rubbish every day.’ He said, ‘Oh, that would really make a difference and then they could all get 10 of their friends, couldn’t they?’ Goodall said, “So, that’s it. The cumulative (积累的) effect of small actions can lead to big change.”
She’s been inspiring young people for decades, but now, newer generations will get to know Jane Goodall. “I sincerely hope that it will help to create more interest in the natural world,” she said about the Barbie. “Because hopefully, you know, they’ll learn more about me through the doll. And that will get them interested. It doesn’t really matter if they have a career in conservation, as long as they pay attention to conservation in their daily lives.”
1. What is the intention of Barbie’s making a doll of Jane Goodall?| A．To give Jane Goodall a surprise. |
| B．To test the quality of recycled plastic. |
| C．To encourage environmental protection. |
| D．To start a cooperative research program. |
| A．Everyone can make an impact on the planet. |
| B．Children will make the future world a better place. |
| C．Every child should pick up a piece of rubbish every day. |
| D．The accumulation of tiny actions makes a great difference. |
| A．Critical. | B．Supportive. |
| C．Disapproving. | D．Doubtful. |
| A．Jane Goodall’s Good Expectation of Nature Conservation |
| B．Young People’s Strong Interest in Nature Conservation |
| C．Great Popularity of a New Barbie Doll of Jane Goodall |
| D．Inspire Newer Generations to Care About Conservation Through a Doll |
On February 16, 1861, a big earthquake struck Sumatra, an Indonesian island. The earthquake shook the western side of the island,
Recently, though, a team of scientists discovered that another earthquake occurred before this deadly event. According to the record, that earthquake
But silent earthquakes like the one in Sumatra change the game for scientists. These silent earthquakes happen all over
8 . They say once you learn to ride a bike, you never forget. Most of us learned to ride when we were kids, and many still wear our helmets, put our feet on the pedals, and shoot off for a ride on the streets. In recent times, cycling has seen an increase in popularity, so many people raise a question:
First, let’s look at the health benefits. Cycling can improve your cardiovascular (心血管的) health and burn extra body fat. Strengthening your muscles in your legs helps increase your potential torque (扭矩) and cadence (节奏).
Cycling can be a great way to go to work or get about town.
So, whether people want to cycle for their health, their wallet, the environment, or a combination of all of them —the popularity of cycling is on the rise.
| A．What makes cycling so convenient? |
| B．But cyclists face neither of these issues. |
| C．And people will choose to go to work by cycling. |
| D．This can save you a lot of money on fuel or public transportation. |
| E．Finally, cycling can also be good for the environment. |
| F．And the benefits from cycling aren’t just physical, but mental as well. |
| G．What makes it so attractive for people to take their bikes once again? |
I was one of the people
10 . Be A Responsible Camper
Being a responsible camper is about more than just respecting your neighbors and observing the boundaries set by campsites.
Leave no trace.
Respect the wildlife. If you’re camping in e popular area with plenty of people around, it’s easy to forget that you’re actually sharing space with wild animal habitats. Sometimes, too much interaction with people can disturb the natural balance and make animals more aggressive or lead to more human-wildlife conflicts. Try to keep all of your food out of reach from wildlife.
Practice fire safety. While this is especially relevant on the west coast of the United States, where wildfire season is most threatening, fire safety should always be a top priority while camping.
| A．Aim for zero waste. |
| B．Keep waterways clean. |
| C．Only build fires in fixed sites or rings. |
| D．And most importantly, remember never to feed wild animals. |
| E．Taking your campsite off the beaten path may sound adventurous. |
| F．Always leave your campsite the same as or better than you found it. |
| G．It’s about having the lowest impact possible on the surrounding environment. |
