1 . Our recommended list of environmental books covers a broad range of topics. These must-read environmental books are sure to spark the interest of the greenest books.
Silent Spring
Written by Rachel Carson, Silent Spring highlights the effects of pesticides (杀虫剂) on the environment, especially DDT, which was a very popular insecticide until it was finally banned in 1972. The book eventually led to a change in the United States’ pesticide policy and contributed to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency.
No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference.
This book collects 11 speeches made by climate activist Greta Thunberg, highlighting the issue of climate change and its impact on future generations. Greta Thunberg was 15 when she started the School Strike for Climate, also known as Fridays for Future. She inspired protests worldwide.
The Uninhabitable Earth
This book by David Wallace Wells examines the disasters that have already occurred and looks ahead to the year 2100 and what climate change will do if we continue on our current path. Its opening line is incredibly telling: “It is worse, much worse, than you think.”
The End of Nature
Published in 1989, the book describes the relationship between nature and humans. It expresses the idea that nature was previously independent of humans but has now been affected by them in every way. According to author Bill McKibben, the idea of wilderness is lost, and nature is no longer complete.
1. Which book brought the environment to the government’s attention?A.Silent Spring. | B.The End of Nature. |
C.The Uninhabitable Earth. | D.No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference. |
A.Curiosity. | B.Concern. | C.Annoyance. | D.Disappointment. |
A.Nature will not exist any longer. | B.Wild animals are disappearing fast. |
C.Human activities are destroying nature. | D.Climate change affects future generations. |
1.简要描述海洋面临的污染问题 2.你的倡议
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3 . You may have visited antique stores and found cutting-edge goods in second-hand furniture stores, but have you ever stooping? On the streets of big cities at night, some young people are “looking for something”. Obsessed with the spiritual core of the old thing recycling, they fell in love with it. But what exactly is stooping?
In fact, this English word originally meant “bending over”, and now refers to a way of life of picking up discarded items and renovating and recycling old things, which originally emerged in New York and other foreign big cities.
Since the beginning of last year, the trend of “stooping” has spread to many big cities in China and many young people look for second-hand items such as discarded furniture on the streets, take home and repurpose them with a new look. In order to make the flow of information better, some “stoopers” have also built communities where group members can share “treasures” on the street with each other.
Mikiko, 27, is reportedly one of the first people in China to get involved in practicing stooping. At first, she posted online things that people no longer use, want to throw away, or exchange at home, and slowly hundreds of messages flooded in and since then, stooping has become more and more popular among young people. Mikiko admitted that she was surprised that the concept has become a hit on social media, as older generations often stigmatize picking up things from the street or using second-hand goods. “People like my mom consider stooping as’rubbish-picking’, and people will be looked down upon by doing this.” She even created an app called “Grecycle” where people can give away or take unwanted items for free, hoping people may realize that stooping can also be about doing good and helping others.
This generation of young people has given “new life” to old things, practiced social responsibility in their own environmentally friendly ways in life, and also contributed to the circular economy and sustainable society.
1. What do we know about “stooping” in this text?A.It was developed in England. | B.It equals to rubbish-picking. |
C.It is an expression to show respect. | D.It is a way to turn trash to treasure. |
A.To show off their good use of items. |
B.To argue about the misuse of good treasure. |
C.To share the information of the discarded items. |
D.To make some comments on the abandoned items. |
A.Be skilled at. | B.Be ashamed of. |
C.Be fed up with. | D.Be accustomed to. |
A.Second-hand stores are worth visiting. |
B.Big cities offer more job opportunities. |
C.Young people spend less than older people. |
D.The young have a stronger eco-awareness. |
4 . The Amazon
The Amazon River, the basin of which covers 2.3 million square miles, is incredibly biodiverse with over 30,000 species of plants and 1,800 species of birds. It plays an important role in adjusting the climate in North and South America. The River and its forests are threatened by human activity, primary pollution and rapid resource depletion (损耗). The Office of the American States Department of Sustainable Development is working to manage the threats.
The Mississippi
The Mississippi rises in western Minnesota and flows south for 2,530 miles into the Gulf of Mexico. Millions of people in over 50 cities use water from the Mississippi, and the river is also used for shipping and agriculture. Hundreds of animal species, including 60% of North America’s birds, call the area around the Mississippi River home, but river pollution and shoreline habitat destruction threaten to displace them. Fortunately, many projects and organizations are devoted to its conservation.
The Danube
The Danube River begins in western Germany, flowing over 1,775 miles into the Black Sea. It spans 19 countries. The Danube features a richly diverse ecosystem, hosting 55 different species of fish. Cities across Europe use the Danube for power generation and agriculture, and there are more than 700 dams in total. Unfortunately, this river is overfished and heavily polluted. The International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River was established in 1998 to manage its conservation.
The Mekong
The Mekong River is a necessary part of Southeast Asia’s landscape, culture, and economy. Also called the Lancang River, it starts in China, stretching over 2,850 miles through Burma, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Its basin provides more than 65 million people with food, drinking water, power, and transportation. Dams and power plants are harming Mekong’s ecosystems. Organizations such as Conservation International are working to protect the river by advocating for its sustainable development.
1. Birds are affected most around________.A.The Amazon | B.The Mississippi | C.The Danube | D.The Mekong |
A.70. | B.65. | C.55. | D.50. |
A.They contribute to power production. |
B.They How through multiple countries. |
C.They are troubled by dam constructions. |
D.They are under protection of organizations. |
1. What’s getting less and less these days according to the talk?
A.Empty land. | B.Garbage. | C.Water. |
A.Burying it. |
B.Sending it out of our planet. |
C.Using it as an energy source. |
A.It is hardly ever done. |
B.It causes air pollution. |
C.It is useless for hard materials. |
1. 珍稀动物的重要性;
2. 保护珍稀动物的倡议。
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Protecting Rare Animals
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________7 . Animals deserve to live a safe and healthy life as much as humans do.
Spread awareness. One way to protect endangered animals is to create awareness about them.
Drive carefully in forest areas. It is important to watch the road when you are going through roads in forest areas. Many animals die while trying to cross the road because people do not pay attention to them.
Avoid plastic items. Do you know what happens to a plastic bag thrown into a river?
A.Change your regular routine. |
B.So, we highly suggest careful use of water. |
C.Spend time rescuing animals in your locality. |
D.Sadly, this does not have universal acceptance. |
E.So we can save their lives by being more careful. |
F.It is probably eaten by an adult turtle, choking it to death. |
G.You can create local community groups that work for this cause. |
1. 保护环境的重要性;
2. 如何低碳生活;
3. 发出倡议。
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1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear fellow students,
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1. How does the woman feel about the recycling rules?
A.Confused. | B.Confirmed. | C.Content |
A.Cans. | B.Bottles. | C.Envelopes. |
A.It is too big. | B.It is too dirty. | C.It is broken. |
A.On Tuesday. | B.On Wednesday. | C.On Thursday. |
A serious earthquake happened in Tangshan in 1976. Hundreds of thousands of people