1 . An earthquake happens when two plates rub together. The earth plates travel in different directions and at different speeds.     1     In other words, earthquakes are the shaking of the earth’s surface caused by the earth’s rocky outer layer. The energy stored within is suddenly released.

The damage an earthquake causes depends on where it is and when it is happening. If an unpopulated region is struck, there will be low loss of life or property.     2     Many of the areas at risk are largely populated now. Major earthquakes hitting those areas today could produce terrible damage.

    3     Fortunately, however, most of them are unnoticed to the public because of the small Richter scale (震级). But large earthquakes such as the 1964 Alaskan quake that measured 9.2 on the Richter scale, can cause millions of dollars in damage.

    4     In 1972, a series of severe earthquakes struck Managua, Nicaragua. Fifteen years later, the city still looked the way it had a week after the earthquake hit, because the city was in such a mess that it didn’t have the money necessary to rebuild it.

The shaking of the earth is sometimes not the greatest disaster.     5     In the 1906 earthquake, it was the fires caused after it that did the majority of the damage. An earthquake can also destroy dams high above a city or valleys, causing floods to sweep away everything in their path.

A．Actually, there are several million small earthquakes every year.

B．It is in the fires and floods that often the greatest damage occurs.

C．Throughout history, there are numerous destructive big earthquakes.

D．If it hits a large city, there may be many injuries and much destruction.

E．So it is of great importance to predict the movements of the earth plates.

F．If one plate is slowly forced under the other, pressure builds up until the plates break apart.

G．The destructive damage of an earthquake can continue for years after the first shake.

2 . 假设你是李华，某国际学校学生会主席。下周二校会你校将举办英语演讲比赛，主题为“践行低碳生活，从我做起”。请你写一篇英文演讲稿。内容包括：
1. 你对低碳生活的理解；2. 具体做法；3. 发出倡议。
注意：词数80左右。
参考词汇：emission 排放；carbon dioxide 二氧化碳；低碳生活 a low-carbon lifestyle

Hello, everyone! I am Lihua.

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That’s all. Thank you!

3 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

On a hot September afternoon, Peter and his friend Isabel were on their way to the library. When they passed by Tubman park, Isabel suggested cutting through it to get to the library. As they entered the park, the sight of the swings and the merry-go-round brought back a flood of memories of their childhood spent there. But now everything looked so old, sad, and dirty. Litter lay on the ground next to an overflowing trash bin. There were still young schoolchildren playing there but they had to avoid the trash that littered the playground. A little boy told them that the city took the other trash cans away and the remaining one never got emptied often.

As they headed toward the library, the two high school students wrinkled their forehead. In the library, they met Mrs. Evans, their kind­hearted fifth-grade teacher, retired yet still passionate. Mrs. Evans listened as Isabel and Peter eagerly explained what they’d seen. Finally, she recommended them to go to the Go Green, a non­profit organization whose goal is to protect the environment, for help. “This group is good at raising money for projects just like yours,” said Mrs. Evans. She promised to present their ideas to Go Green. Hearing this, their face lit up.

Two main tasks remained ahead: researching ways to clean up the park and preparing a convincing speech. As Isabel was good at researching while Peter always had a talent for speaking, they worked together quite well. Isabel learned from a science magazine that a new type of trash bin can squeeze the trash down without being emptied often, which saves time, money, and energy. Based on this, Peter practiced his speech over and over again.

注意：
1、所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2、续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1

A week later, Peter stood nervously at the back of the hall where Go Green was meeting.

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Paragraph 2

After the meeting, Isabel excitedly told Peter the good news.

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4 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Today, we buy more clothing than we did 20 years ago. Waste     1     (cause) by fast fashion has become a serious problem. That's a lot of waste if you take into     2     (consider) the fact that a lot of water     3    (use) to produce one T-shirt. What can you do about that? Use the principle“less is more”.

Fast fashion clothing is designed to fall apart fast,     4     means that you'll need more soon. In the long run, it's     5     (cheap) to buy fewer clothes of higher quality. Besides, more and more stores have recycling programs,     6     (make) it easy to get rid of unwanted items responsibly.

Businesses can be environmental-friendly, too. For example, an online clothing store promises     7    (contribute) 5% of its income to     8     organization which protects elephants in Africa.     9     (actual), shopping in such similar businesses is certainly an     10     (amaze) way to be in harmony with nature. It creates a win-win situation where you can buy things you love, and at the same time, the environment has been improved because of your effort.

5 . A selection of wildlife sculptures made out of recycled rubbish is being displayed at an exhibition at the Harley Gallery in Glasgow, England. The sculptures have, been created by Glasgow — based artist Michelle Reader, who has been working with recycled materials for over 20 years. The inspiration behind this collection of artwork was the increase in fly-tipping during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021. Fly-tipping is when people illegally dump rubbish or litter in a public place.

Reader told the BBC, “Glasgow Wildlife Trust showed me some of the materials that were found on their reserves — a washing machine, rusty bike frame, car tyres.” She decided to create wildlife sculptures out of these materials to encourage people to think about the damage fly-tipping can do to the environment and wildlife. Her three-dimensional artworks included recycled items such as skis, a gas mask, and washing machine, parts.

Reader often drew inspiration from the “beauty of the natural world,” and said that the large model of the white-tailed bee was inspired by the many hours she spent on her distribution during the pandemic. Another sculpture, of a bearded eagle, was inspired by the sighting of one such bird in the Peak District in July 2020. This was only the second time it had been spotted in the UK.

Other projects Reader has been involved with have highlighted issues such as the importance of recycling and reducing food waste. In April, the National Space Centre in Leicester, England, launched their Home Planet gallery, which featured an art installation from Reader. Using rubbish found in rivers, such as plastic bottles, tennis balls, footwear, and toys, Reader created a large wave sculpture to highlight the problem of littering.

Reader says that through her sculptures she draws attention to environmental issues in an attractive and humorous way. The exhibition is on at Harley Callery in Glasgow, England, until 24 July.

1. What inspired the exhibition at the Harley Gallery?

A．Recycled materials.	B．The covid -19 pandemic.
C．Wildlife sculptures.	D．The increasing fly-tipping.

2. Why does Reader create the wildlife sculptures?

A．To be environmentally-friendly.	B．To protect wildlife animals.
C．To love the sculpture art.	D．To improve creative ability.

3. Where does this passage probably come from?

A．A family survey.	B．A health magazine.
C．An environmental magazine.	D．A science guide.

4. What may be the best title for the passage?

A．Look at the art from another angle.	B．Explore the artistic talents in your life.
C．Wildlife sculptures made from rubbish.	D．A new way to live a sustainable life.

8 . 假定你是新华中学的学生李华，你校将在下周末举办以“践行低碳生活,共创美好家园”为主题的展览，请给学校的美国外教Sam写一封邀请信，请他与你一起去观展。内容包括：
1. 展览的时间和地点；
2. 对该展览内容的介绍；
3. 发出邀请。
注意：
1. 字数在100到120之间；
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文流畅。
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9 . What will the speakers discuss?

A．A new plan.

B．Air pollution.

C．Water pollution.

10 . What has happened to the river?

A．The fish in it has died out.

B．It has stopped flowing.

C．It’s got badly polluted.