1 . For some people, walking or running outdoors is a great way to work out. What may not be so pleasant is seeing trash all over the ground. Well, some people are doing something about it. They are plogging!
“Plogging” began in Sweden. The name combines the Swedish word “plocka,” which means to pick up, and the word Jogging, which means to run slowly. A Swedish man named Erik, started the movement in 2016. On the World Environment
Day website, Erik says that he moved to Stockholm from a small community in northern Sweden each day he would ride his bike to work. Concerned about the amount of trash and litter he saw each day on his way to work, he took matters into his own hands.
Plogging, by that term, may have officially begun in Sweden. But many people who exercise outdoors have been doing this for years. Take Jeff Horowitz for example. He is a personal trainer in Washington, D.C. He often picks up trash while running outside. He even has turned it into a game; he will try to pick up the trash without stopping. “I didn’t know it was a thing really. This is just my personal ethics (道德标准), where I go for a run and if I happen to see a piece of garbage lying around and it’s within reach — it is a kind of a little test for me to see if I can grab it and throw it in a near trash can without stopping. And that way, I think, it gives me a little exercise and a little focus for my run. And it helps clean up the neighborhood,” he announced.
Today, plogging is an official activity, one that is becoming increasingly popular. Cities around the world now hold logging events, “I would just hope people would think twice before dropping a garbage on the ground. We have containers seems on every block. So, it’s easy to put your garbage in the trash cans. I just think people should think about it a little bit more. I do hope one day there will not be a need for plogging.” said an interviewee.
1. Which of the following can replace the underlined phrase “took matters into his own hands”?A.called on people to join him. | B.appealed to people to go green. |
C.began to pick up the trash. | D.had the collected trash recycled. |
A.Plogging comes naturally to joggers who care about the environment. |
B.Plogging is an easy way to clean the environment. |
C.It doesn’t make any sense to joy without picking up trash. |
D.It is better to clean up the neighborhood by plogging. |
A.Jogging is truly beneficial. | B.Trash cans should be within reach. |
C.Littering is not acceptable. | D.Communities should be kept clean. |
A.New Exercise Enjoys unbelievable popularity |
B.New Exercise Trend Also Helps Environment |
C.Plogging — a Fashionable Way to clear waste |
D.Plogging — an Exercise Originating in Sweden |
The most powerful earthquake in the past 40 years caused a tsunami crashed into coastlines across Asia yesterday,
Indian officials said as many as 1, 900 had been killed
Thousands of people are still missing, and the number of deaths is expected
3 . From Facebook I got to know the Cajun Navy.And there,thousands of selfless volunteers piloted
I got two-minute "training"and a"Good luck!".Then I began to answer calls.The first call was from Chad.He was
I took request after request.Around 4:30 am,I got a request from Saundra whose grandfather lived
But later I learned the Cajun Navy had no boats on the water to help,with the flood so severe.It's no wonder that we had so many people desperately begging for rescue.It looked as if I'd been
At 3:00 pm,Saundra told me that her grandfather was on his way to a rescue center.I let out a huge sigh of
I'd been awake for 20 hours but wasn't
A.trucks | B.planes | C.boats | D.cars |
A.found | B.changed | C.adjusted | D.deleted |
A.pictures | B.risks | C.orders | D.calls |
A.read | B.work | C.write | D.travel |
A.stuck | B.shot | C.hidden | D.locked |
A.frequently | B.again | C.slightly | D.instead |
A.abroad | B.plainly | C.separately | D.together |
A.break through | B.get through | C.point out | D.burst out |
A.wandering | B.apologizing | C.lying | D.fighting |
A.dropped | B.lost | C.located | D.allowed |
A.accuse | B.approve | C.remind | D.warn |
A.pain | B.shame | C.relief | D.regret |
A.safe | B.sick | C.sleepy | D.terrified |
A.anxious | B.shocked | C.conscious | D.tired |
A.attained | B.slept | C.bothered | D.negotiated |
4 . A very dangerous situation happened in California last week. More than 12 wildfires broke out in the state. Most of them began on October 8, in Northern California. They grew rapidly. The fires were made bigger by winds of up to 50 miles per hour and dry air in the area.
At least 20 people have been killed, the state government said. About 200 have been injured. At least 3,500 homes and businesses have been destroyed. About 50,000 people have been required to escape. Many left in a hurry, without time to take their personal things. “All the good stuff(东西)—I’m never going to see it again,” Jeff Okrepkie said. He escaped from his Santa Rosa home. It was destroyed soon after he left.
The fires burned through parts of eight counties(郡,县). These include Sonoma and Napa. The areas are important to California’s economy(经济). They are home to many of the state’s vineyards(葡萄园) and wineries(酿酒厂). In 2016, California’s wineries made more than $57 billion.
October is when wildfires usually produce the most ruins in California. But it is unusual for so many fires to start at once. Up to now, the government has not given a cause for any of the fires, many of which were still burning.
1. Why did the fires grow quickly?A.Most of the fires began in October. | B.12 fires happened at the same time. |
C.The state government didn’t do anything. | D.High-speed wind and dry air. |
A.50,000. | B.200. | C.3,500. | D.20. |
A.Homes have been destroyed. | B.Wineries have been burned. |
C.People have to leave their homes. | D.Many people have been injured. |
A.The high-speed wind and dry air. | B.Many fires started at once. |
C.October produces the most ruins. | D.The cause is not explained. |
5 . You just can’t imagine what a brave mother is like. She was a mother of three, who just
At midnight, Connie and her three children were
Juan slowly
Being deaf was not deterrent (妨碍物) for this
A.experienced | B.dreamed | C.avoided | D.reported |
A.turning around | B.standing by | C.running away | D.crying out |
A.see | B.hear | C.forgive | D.reach |
A.when | B.after | C.unless | D.before |
A.blind | B.deaf | C.old | D.sick |
A.alone | B.awake | C.alive | D.asleep |
A.chatting to | B.playing with | C.focusing on | D.running after |
A.signed | B.phoned | C.shouted | D.explained |
A.helper | B.flashlight | C.box | D.suitcase |
A.mopped | B.examined | C.climbed | D.left |
A.carefully | B.regularly | C.bravely | D.hurriedly |
A.up | B.above | C.under | D.down |
A.stay | B.return | C.flee | D.cry |
A.famous | B.skillful | C.ordinary | D.determined |
A.darkness | B.shelter | C.ruins | D.stairs |
6 . More than one million single-use straws (吸管), most of them plastic, are used in the United States each day. They end up in waterways, harm sea animals, and break down into micro-plastics. Quantities of places have passed plastic-straw bans as a way to start handling the global plastic waste problem.
Straw materials: advantages and disadvantages
1. Metal
Made of stainless steel, aluminum, or even titanium, metal straws have become popular. They draw some criticism for having a metallic taste and conducting heat from a hot drink, but they’re strong and can be reused.
2. Paper
Paper drinking straws, which date from the late 1800s, often absorb liquid over time and can leave a taste or fibers in drinks. They’re the most popular throwaway choice in places with plastic-straw bans.
3. Glass
Though glass straws may be more breakable and thus less portable than reusable straws of other materials, they hold up well to washing and reuse. Some straws are made to look artistic, with colors and blown-glass designs.
4. Bamboo
This natural material can be sustainably produced and is a plant-based replacement of plastic straws. Bamboo straws are easily disposed of and turned into fertilizer. They are reusable but can be hard to clean completely and may absorb flavors.
1. What is the major problem with plastic straws?A.Function. | B.Flavor. |
C.Weight. | D.Pollution. |
A.Metal straw. | B.Paper straw. |
C.Glass straw. | D.Bamboo straw. |
A.It can become fertilizer. | B.It is easy to clean. |
C.It is portable and bendable. | D.It has different designs. |
Strange things were happening in
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As we all know, it’s great pleasure to study in a beautiful environment that you can breathe in fresh air and enjoy birds singing. To create a more beautiful campus, every one of us should make it our duty to protect the environment. Here is my suggestions for you.
To begin with, it is better for us to walk or ride a bicycle to school because cars produced carbon dioxide, which contributes to the global warming. Also, we should never forget to turn of the lights and the taps when we don’t use them. Besides, we are expected it to take good care of the plants in our campus and get rid of the bad habit of throw rubbish everywhere. Last but not least, it is vital for us to recycle as many as possible.
All in all, do keep in mind that our contribution are of value in keeping our campus more tidy and beauty.
Strange things appeared before the Tangshan earthquake happened. For three days the water in the village wells
However, the people of Tangshan didn’t lose hope because 150,000 soldiers were sent to help the rescue workers. The soldiers tried their best to dig out those
10 . Why do we like drinking water from plastic bottles(塑料瓶)? Some people think it is healthy and clean. Others drink bottled water because it’s easy — you can carry it around with you. In hot countries, like Greece, we often buy bottles of cold water in the summer.
However, making lots of plastic is not a good idea for many reasons. First of all, we need a lot of oil for plastic products. We usually use oil as a source of energy. If we reduced the number of bottles we made, we wouldn’t need so much oil. Plastic bottles also pollute the environment. If we reused all our plastic bottles, we wouldn’t need so much space for rubbish dumps. But in Greece, we don’t reuse much of the plastic we use. In 2006, Greeks reused only about 10% of plastic waste. The rest became rubbish on land and in rivers and seas.
So next time you want to throw away a plastic bottle in the litter bin, stop and think. If you reuse it, you would help the environment. But what can you do when there isn’t a bin near you? Well, there are lots of useful ways that you can use your bottles again. For example, an empty bottle makes a great piggy bank for your pocket money, and if you cut a bottle in half, you will have a plant pot. Go green! You can make a difference.
1. What is not mentioned about bottled water in this passage?A.It’s healthy. | B.It’s clean. |
C.It’s easy. | D.It’s expensive. |
A.energy | B.oil |
C.rubbish | D.plants |
A.To reuse them. | B.To make a piggy bank. |
C.To make a plant pot. | D.To drop them into the river. |
A.To make a different life, you’d better go outside. |
B.To look different, you’d better wear green clothes. |
C.To protect the environment, you can do something. |
D.To go green, you should use plastic products. |