内容包括:
1.报告内容:如何预防龙卷风(tornadoes)、飓风(hurricanes)等灾害,以及遇到灾害时如何保护自己;
2.注意事项:如按时参加、认真听讲做记录、举手或递纸条询问等。
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Mary,_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
1. 简述活动情况;
2. 询问对方学校生态保护情况。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇:生态保护ecological protection
Dear Caroline,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
注意:(1)词数100左右,开头已经给出,不计入总词数;
(2)可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Flood Safety Tips
Before a flood:
prepare disaster supplies, including a light source, a sleeping bag, warm clothes, enough food, clean drinking water and so on
bring the most important items to the upper levels of the house
During a flood:
leave the lower place and move to a higher place if you are outside
move to the upper floor if inside a building
never walk or drive through the moving water
After a flood:
wait for official news to learn when it is safe to go back to normal life
watch out for damaged roads and power lines
stay away from polluted water
Flood Safety Tips
As we all know, it rains a lot in spring and summer here. A good knowledge of flood safety tips can mean life and death. Here I’d like to share some safety tips.
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4 . Putting more green space around a school may help students develop some mental abilities, a study suggests. Researchers tested students repeatedly over the course of a year on attentiveness (专注力)and working memory, which is the ability to keep something in mind temporarily for performing a task. On the whole, students whose schools were surrounded by more green space improved more than pupils from schools with less green space.
The study tracked more than 2,000 students in 36 primary schools in Barcelona, Spain. The pupils were in the second to fourth grades when the study began. Green space may help mental development by reducing air pollution from vehicles, according to an article by the researchers that included pollution data from the schools. It may also help by reducing noise and encouraging physical activity, researchers said.
Policy makers should know that “more green around the school is better for cognitive development and that they should make sure that kids can see and play in green areas,” one author Mark Nieuwenhuijsen said. “Existing urban schools should think about replacing concrete or other hard surfaces with green space,” he suggested, “and even a few trees may help.”
The researchers used satellite images to group schools according to how much green space appeared on the school grounds and within about 55 yards of the school property. Their analysis showed that differences in socio-economic factors between schools did not account for the study outcome.
Sally Augustin, a psychologist, said the results made sense to her. She said the results fit with previous findings that views of nature help children and adults lower stress and perform mental tasks better.
1. What does the text mainly tell us?A.Green space makes schools more beautiful. |
B.Schools are lack of green space for students. |
C.Students’ mental abilities need to be improved. |
D.Green space is good for students’ mental abilities. |
A.Moved. | B.Helped. | C.Followed. | D.Found. |
A.More trees should be planted for kids. |
B.Noise should be cleared near the school. |
C.Kids should be encouraged to play more sports. |
D.Air pollution should be reduced from vehicles. |
A.To show a different opinion. |
B.To introduce another interesting study. |
C.To present Augustin’s view about the study. |
D.To make the findings of the study more convincing. |
A.Health. | B.Education. | C.Nature. | D.Technology. |
5 . Be a Green Guest
When people take a vacation, they often take vacation from responsibility, too. Our behavior at hotels is one of the biggest problems. We have our linens(纺织品) washed daily for us, and are provided with an endless stream of hot water — what’s not to love about that? But all of this luxury equals serious consequences for the environment. More and more hotels are becoming eco-friendly. They offer programs and facilities that save water and energy. That’s a good start,
•Just say “no” to hotel shampoos
In America alone, there are about 50,000 hotels. Hotel management normally leaves out two small bottles for each hotel room every day.
•Turn off the lights.
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Sure, it’s a luxury to have sheets and towels cleaned every day, but that’s all it is. Washing a set of bed sheets and a pair of bathroom towels requires about 12-16 gallons of water. See if there is a policy for requesting that your towels and linens get washed weekly.
A.You do it when you’re at home, right? |
B.Don’t shower too many times in hotels. |
C.Don’t have your linens washed every day. |
D.but they can do more to reduce these energy waste. |
E.The little plastic bottles may not even get recycled. |
F.but there is a lot more you can do to cut down the amount. |
G.In some hotels, it’s as simple as hanging towels back up on a hook. |
6 . Suddenly Uncle Henry stood up. “There’s a cyclone coming, Emily,” he called to his wife. “I’ ll go to look after the stock.” Then he ran towards the sheds where the cows and horses were kept.
Aunt Emily dropped her work and came to the door. One glance told her about the danger close at hand. “Quick, Dorothy!” she screamed. ”Run for the cellar(地窖)!“ Toto jumped out of Dorothy’s arms and hid under the bed, and the girl started to get him. Aunt Emily, badly frightened, threw open the door in the floor and climbed down the ladder into the small, dark hole. Dorothy caught Toto at last and started to follow her aunt.
Then a strange thing happened. The house circled around two or three times and rose slowly through the air. Dorothy felt as if she were going up in a balloon. It was very dark, and the wind blew horribly around her, but Dorothy found she was riding quite easily. After the first few twists and turns, and one other time when the house tipped(倾斜)badly, she felt as if she were being rocked gently, like a baby in a cradle(摇篮).
At last she crawled over the swinging floor to her bed, and lay down upon it; and Toto followed and lay down beside her. In spite of the swinging of the house and the crying of the wind, Dorothy soon closed her eyes and fell fast asleep.
1. What does the underlined word“cyclone”in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A.飓风 | B.洪水 | C.怪兽 | D.地震 |
A.To find the puppy Toto. | B.To find shelter from the cyclone. |
C.To protect their fortune. | D.To get tools to help Henry. |
A.She managed to control the house. | B.She found herself flying in a balloon. |
C.She became a baby crying loudly. | D.She remained undisturbed with Toto. |
A.Frightened. | B.Curious. | C.Calm. | D.Excited. |
7 . Have you ever wondered what wild animals do when no one is watching? Scientists have been able to record the “private” moments of wildlife with leading-edge technology. Low-cost, dependable and small modern cameras are of big help.
Cameras placed in hard-to-reach places have taken videos of everything from small desert cats to later snow-loving felines (猫科动物) in the northern Rocky Mountains. These cameras are important tools to learn new information on wildlife.
Some videos help scientists see the effects of climate change. For example, the desert animal javelina (矛牙野猪) and the tree-loving coatimundi (南美浣熊) have been caught on cameras north of their normal home. This could mean global warming is enlarging their living area northward.
Researchers use cameras, along with Global Positioning Systems or GPS. They attach GPS devices to animals living in or around Yellowstone National Park. Then they can record their movements, or migrations (迁移). These cameras can be left in the wild for days, weeks or even months. They can provide information on how many animals are moving over a given period of time.
Putting those cameras in place requires careful planning. Videos recorded by those cameras can show details about animal behavior. However, they have their problems too. Animals such as wolverines (狼獾) and bears sometimes attack them. Scientists do not know if the attacks are the result of anger or interest. Also, the devices have become popular tools to help hunters look for animals. Some people argue that it is unfair to use the cameras that way. Even with such problems, wild cameras are clearly important scientific tools in researching wild animals.
1. Which of the following helps scientists know about climate change?A.How active wild animals are. | B.What wild animals eat. |
C.Where wild animals go. | D.When wild animals move. |
A.Tools. | B.Maps. | C.Pictures. | D.Videos. |
A.They may make wild animals fight with each other. | B.They may make wild animals puzzled. |
C.They may attract only a few wild animals. | D.They may bring danger to wild animals. |
A.Cameras record animals in the wild | B.Cameras become popular in the wild |
C.Animals no longer have secrets | D.An invention makes animals mad |
8 . Conifers (针叶树) are generally better than broad-leaved trees at purifying air from pollutants. But deciduous (落叶的) trees may be better at taking in particle-bound pollution. A new study led by the University of Gothenburg shows that the best trees for air purification depend on the type of pollutants involved.
Trees and other greener in cities provide many benefits that are important for the well-being of residents. Leaves and needled on trees filter air pollutants and reduce exposure to poisonous substance in the air. But which trees purify the air most effectively? Researchers from the University of Gothenburg have collected leaves and needle from eleven different trees growing in the same place in the Gothenburg Botanical Garden (GBG) to analyse which cub-stances they have absorbed.
“This tree collection provided a unique opportunity to test many different species of trees with similar environmental conditions and exposure to air pollutants,” said Jenny Klingberg, a researcher of the GBG
A total of 32 different pollutants were analysed, some of which are bound to articles of various sizes. Others are gaseous. This project has focused on paths (多环芳烃). In cities, traffic is the biggest source of these pollutants, which are released due to incomplete burning in engines.
“Our analysis show that different species of trees have different abilities to absorb air pollutants. Conifers generally absorb morn gaseous paths than broad-leaved trees. Another advantage of conifers is that they also act as air purifies in winter, when air pollution is usually at its highest,” said Jenny Klingberg.
“This study contributes to improving our understanding of the ability of trees to clean the air and which species are best at absorbing air pollutants,” said Jenny Klingberg. This known-edge is important for urban planning when designing sustainable cities. While trees and green-era can contribute to better air quality in cities, at the end of the day, the most important measure is to reduce emissions.
1. Which is the determining factor in choosing the most suitable tries to purify air?A.Air quality. | B.Geographical location. | C.The height of plants. | D.The kind of pollutants. |
A.To compare their shapes. | B.To create a tree collection. |
C.To figure out what they absorb. | D.To display them on exhibition. |
A.Fuel vehicle’s. | B.Electric engines. | C.Traffic accidents. | D.Complete burning. |
A.Decreasing emissions. | B.Planting more conifers. |
C.Raising public awareness. | D.Designing sustainable cities. |
9 . Can you imagine that there are a huge number of tiny waste pieces in the Arctic (北冰洋的) sea ice? Because of the waste pieces,30,000 kinds of animals are in danger. It’s true that one person’s acts alone can’t help the planet. But each one of us can find ways to make our contributions.
In the home, we could try not to waste foods. Use a digital meal planner to get a right amount of food so that everything we buy and cook gets eaten. Learn how to store foods to keep them fresh longer. Be sure to use proper ways to keep our home warm. For example, we can replace old windows with energy-saving ones.
At the store, we could green our habits. Buy reusable plates, but not single-use ones. Buy home tissue (纸巾) not made of materials which may lead to destruction (破坏) of forests. Buy glass cups instead of paper ones.
In the community, we could help keep its plants healthy. Take part in tree-planting projects or grass-cutting activities to help plants grow well.
Our actions alone can’t save the planet, but the above ways and habits can help.
1. What puts so many animals in danger?A.Cold ice. | B.Waste pieces. | C.Bad weather. |
A.To avoid wasting foods. |
B.To cook delicious foods. |
C.To keep foods fresh. |
A.That can be kept long. |
B.That can be used again. |
C.That can be thrown away. |
A.To describe the future of the planet. |
B.To encourage an environment friendly life. |
C.To introduce shopping places for green products. |
1.环境污染的现状;
2.环境污染的影响;
3.应对环境污染的措施。
注意:
1.词数100左右,开头和结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇与句型:
1. ……是我的荣幸 It is a great honor for me to...
2. 发表演讲 deliver a speech
3. 随着社会的发展 with the development of society
4. 环境污染 environmental pollution
5. ……变得越来越严重 ...become more and more serious
6. (树)被砍倒 be cut down
7. 排放有害气体 send out harmful gases
8. 影响人们的健康 affect people’s health
9. 城市的进一步发展 the further development of the city
10. 考虑到目前形势 consider the current situation
11. 尽可能多种树 plant trees as many as possible
12. 当地政府 the local government
13. 提升人们环境保护的意识 raise people’s awareness of environmental protection
14. 只有以这样的方式 only in this way
15. 有一个更好的环境 have a better environment
Ladies and gentlemen,
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That’s all for my presentation. Thanks for your listening!