Chinese achievements in pollution control, ecological recovery and protection, and green development China
According to the press briefing, China has been the fastest in improving air quality and the PM2. 5 level in cities at the prefecture level and above dropped by 34. 8 percent from that of 2015. Days with good air quality reached 87. 5 percent. Pollution of water bodies and the soil is also
The country has taken
The milu deer certainly seemed happy to be back in China because their numbers started
At the moment, the milu deer are still living in reserves
3 . In today’s world, where the consequences of climate change are becoming increasingly evident, the need for energy conservation has never been more pressing.
Use your laptop more than your desktop
Laptops use an average of 20 to 50 watts of electricity to run, whereas desktop computers use an average of 60 to 200 watts of electricity to run. The reason for this is that laptops run off of battery power and desktops are continuously plugged into a power source that drains energy.
Charge your phone in airplane mode and before bedtime
While charging, switch your phone to airplane mode, so that the phone does not slow down the charging process by continually burning energy trying to connect with cell phone towers and plot your location with its GPS function. When you switch to airplane mode your phone charges more quickly.
The brighter the screen setting, the more power it uses and vibration uses more energy than a ringtone.
Unplug mobile phone and laptop chargers
Always unplug electronics and appliances when not in use.
Reduce your carbon footprint by organizing your files and eliminating unnecessary data from cloud storage! Companies offering cloud data storage need warehouses filled with servers running nonstop. These data centers consume massive amounts of energy since they require AC systems to avoid overheating.
A.Low Power Mode also saves battery life |
B.Delete unwanted files from cloud storage |
C.Saving energy is now easier with these tips from UNICEF |
D.Therefore, energy conservation has never been more pressing |
E.Unused electronic appliances may produce harm to the environment |
F.Deenergization will save you energy, money, and can prevent electrical fires |
G.Make sure to unplug your laptop from the power source once it’s fully charged |
4 . Photographer Joe Sartore began making studio portraits (肖像) of
In Sartore’s opinion, the Rabbs’ fringe-limbed tree frog (巴拿马树蛙) is one of the most
Another memorable species Sartore photographed is the Florida grasshopper sparrow (草蜢沙鹀). It is endangered, but seems to be
The situation is still
A.people | B.plants | C.animals | D.insects |
A.collect | B.record | C.paint | D.identify |
A.examples | B.methods | C.goals | D.versions |
A.urban | B.national | C.best | D.endangered |
A.impressive | B.dangerous | C.interesting | D.powerful |
A.missing | B.wild | C.extinct | D.popular |
A.awake | B.unchanged | C.alive | D.untouched |
A.seen | B.studied | C.treated | D.photographed |
A.naturally | B.nervously | C.carelessly | D.excitedly |
A.duty | B.response | C.chance | D.promise |
A.bouncing | B.stepping | C.locking | D.calling |
A.looked after | B.cared about | C.searched for | D.depended on |
A.unique | B.similar | C.amusing | D.personal |
A.dying | B.booming | C.suffering | D.recovering |
A.pleasant | B.ongoing | C.unclear | D.serious |
A.decision | B.way | C.trip | D.access |
A.money | B.food | C.trash | D.life |
A.negative | B.objective | C.difficult | D.effective |
A.police | B.children | C.public | D.artists |
A.time | B.space | C.value | D.concern |
1. 保护自然的重要性及措施;
2. 发出保护自然的呼吁。
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The other day, our class watch a short movie about noise pollution. The film shows us that long-term exposure noise pollution can cause 12,000 early deaths and 48,000 new case of heart disease annually in Europe alone. Never did I thought loud noises do so many damage to our health. Now, I always warn me to be considerate of the comfort of those nearby when used my electronic devices. I never yell at the top of my voice in the public. I often remind my parents to grow more plants in our yard, what absorb sound energy but clean the air as well.
Technology isn’t the only way
8 . The quiet residential street in Glendale, Calif, has become a battleground in California’s annual fight against wildfires, with about 300 goats deployed to combat the threat. These goats are strategically spread across the foothills and steep ridges of the Verdugo Mountains, where they eat dried-out vegetation that flourished after recent rains.
Despite the hot 94°F heat, these goats tirelessly munch on (咀嚼) dead grass, scrubby bushes, cactus, and even invasive plants like star thistle and black mustard. Michael Choi, the owner of Fire Grazers Inc, is amazed at their ability to consume even thorny (带刺的) plants.
Fire Grazers Inc. is a family-owned business that uses goats to clear brush from challenging terrain (地势). This year, the company is busier than ever due to increased demand following a rainy winter that led to more vegetation growth. Choi has extended the grazing season by a couple of months, and he’s added more goats to keep up with the workload, bringing the total to about 900.
The goats clear about 1 acre of vegetation each day. They are transported to various sites, including wealthy areas with challenging terrain, where they help reduce the risk of wildfires. Targeted grazing (放牧), an age-old practice, is important in California’s wildfire risk reduction strategy, especially after years of devastating wildfires.
Patty Mundo, vegetation management inspector for the Glendale Fire Department, said it was local residents who suggested the idea of the goats two years ago. Since then, she’s brought Choi and his goats back for an annual “Bleat and Greet” event, where the community is invited to get to know the fire-fighting heroes. It’s a great way to raise awareness about the importance of proper land management, Mundo said.
Compared to traditional brush crews that rely on power tools and equipment, goats are cost-effective and environmentally friendly. They only require water, minerals and the protection of an Anatolian shepherd dog.
Choi takes pride in contributing to the safety of California’s communities. As the goats graze, he reflects on the potential of these animals to create firebreaks that could save homes and lives, giving firefighters crucial time to respond to emergencies.
1. Why are goats considered effective in fighting wildfires in California?A.They are cheaper than power tools. |
B.They can work in high temperatures. |
C.They can eat various vegetation on tough sites. |
D.They are better at firefighting than traditional methods. |
A.Heavy rainfall during the winter. | B.A reduction in the number of goats. |
C.A decrease in vegetation growth. | D.More and more costly wildfires. |
A.By supplying water to dry areas. |
B.By providing temporary shelter for firefighters. |
C.By starting controlled fires in certain locations. |
D.By creating firebreaks through vegetation consumption. |
A.It offers a chance to meet heroic goats. |
B.It is a festival celebrating goats. |
C.It is a fundraiser for wildfire victims. |
D.It shows the cooking uses of goat meat. |
The number of Amur tigers, also known as Siberian tigers, moving from Russia into northeastern China,
10 . Climate change is causing more areas to turn into deserts. This issue is affecting the lives of 250 million people as land that used to be good for farming becomes dry and unproductive. Around one-third of the world’s land is impacted, including regions in Africa, southern Europe, Asia and America.
Sand to Green is a Moroccan company that can transform a patch of desert into a sustainable (可持续的) and profitable plantation in five years, according to Wissal Ben Moussa, its co-founder and chief agricultural officer. The solution is using agroforestry (农林业)to create a new kind of agriculture that is sustainable and that can be resilient (有适应力的) in front of climate change.
The system can be set up close to any source of salty water, which Sand to Green cleans using energy from the sun. It then grows different types of fruit trees and plants together in the same area—a method called mixed planting—and waters the plants’ roots directly with the cleaned water, to reduce water loss to the air. The soil is regenerated using what Sand to Green calls “green manure”, a mixture that includes compost, biochar(生物炭)and microorganisms that help the soil “wake up”. Biochar is a form of charcoal that can help dry soil hold on to water.
In a five-hectare trial in southern Morocco that’s been running since 2017, Sand to Green has tried out a variety of plants in search of the best performers. Among the intercropping herbs (草本植物) that have been successfully trialed are rosemary, geranium, vetiver and citronella, which Ben Moussa describes as “very low-maintenance and very high-profit”.
Sand to Green is now working to scale up to a 20-hectare commercial site, also in southern Morocco. It says a site of that size would cost around $475,000 to set up and would start bringing financial returns in about five years.
According to Ben Moussa, with this system they create biodiversity, which means better soil, healthier crops and a bigger yield. The plantation can generate 1.5 times more yield, thus making more money than a farm that grows only one type of crop in the same space.
1. What phenomenon does the author describe in paragraph 1?A.Deforestation. | B.Desertification. |
C.Global warming. | D.Urbanization. |
A.To preserve the crop’s survival rate. |
B.To protect water from pollution. |
C.To make a new type of soil. |
D.To help people adapt to climate change. |
A.It aims to plant more trees. |
B.It earns a good reputation. |
C.It develops new plants. |
D.It produces good results. |
A.Expand. | B.Object. | C.Refer. | D.Prefer. |