Man did not have to think about the protection of his environment in the past. There were not many people on the Earth, and natural resources seemed to be unlimited.
Today, things are different.
Everyone realizes today that if too many fish are taken from the sea, there will soon be none left.
We realize that if rivers are polluted with waste products from factories, we will die. However, in most countries, waste products are still put into rivers or into the sea, and there are few laws to stop this.
We know, too, that if the population of the world continues to rise at the present rate, in a few years, there will not be enough food.
If we eat more vegetables and less meat, we will easily get more food. Land that is used to grow crops can feed five times more people than land where animals are kept.
The world population will not rise so quickly if people use modern methods of birth control.
Last weekend, I took part in a forest clean-up activity. It was organized by Green Hope, an organization devoted to protecting forests.起初,我不想参加,
Our team leader, Joe, took us to a forest outside the city. I was sad to find rubbish everywhere.
There will be another clean-up activity in the greenbelt next Saturday. You can call Joe and sign up
Earthquakes are one of the most destructive natural disasters. They can happen just about anywhere. Earthquakes cannot be stopped,
If you are in
Remember that aftershocks are possible at any time and are
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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5 . A new app promises to help Barcelona residents find the shadiest route between two places to avoid extreme heat.
Users can choose the most direct route, a shady route that may take a little longer, or they can set the app to a special mode, which avoids direct sunlight at all costs. Users can also use the app to find drinking fountains, or places to shelter from the sun.
The app uses a tool called Lidar to create high-resolution models of ground, accurate to within 10 cm. This information is combined with data on the sun’s path to work out where is in shade at any given time of the day.
Barcelona is looking to use green spaces and trees as part of its efforts to relieve the effects of global heating. The city’s 20-year tree planting plan aims to increase the proportion of land covered by trees from 25% to 30%.
Heatwaves kill more people than any other climate risk. According to C40,a climate leadership group made up of 97 cities around the world, extreme heat events in cities can lead to a 14% increase in death rates, as well as lower workforce productivity and damage infrastructure (基础设施) such as roads and rail lines.
Jon Burke, who was responsible for a massive expansion of tree planting in the district, said. “I think we should view this particular kind of app as a temporary measure to reduce the impacts of extreme heat... while cities rapidly invest in urban canopy (树冠层) cover and broader green infrastructure.”
1. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A.The designer of the app. | B.The function of the app. |
C.The potential users of the app. | D.The working principle of the app. |
A.Predict. | B.Feel. | C.Consider. | D.Reduce. |
A.The app is as a ever-lasting measure to reduce the effect of extreme heat. |
B.Jon Burke was responsible for a large scale of tree planting. |
C.The app stresses the importance of road construction. |
D.The app warns people of more upcoming disasters. |
A.The district needs to be expanded. |
B.Jon Burke has a great sense of duty. |
C.Investment in tree planting is a wise choice. |
D.The app is powerful enough to cope with heatwaves. |
Typhoons are quite common in south-east Asian countries.
Although there is no way to prevent a typhoon, you can get prepared for it
姓名 | Li Hua | 学校/年级 | No. 1 Middle School/2 |
电话 | 0730-82835988 | 邮箱 | 8344506@qq.com |
爱好 | take photos of the nature | ||
原因 | 1.enjoy the nature, learn more about the qualities of all kinds of animals 2.want to do something to protect the animals from danger | ||
想法和建议 | encourage more people to take part in the activities, advise the government to make laws and build more nature reserves | ||
空闲 | every Sunday |
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Chairman,
I would like to join the Animal Protection Society.
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I am looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
We require healthy water and air, and so do we require healthy soil. It makes water clean and serves as a growing medium, It provides a living space for billions of organisms. And it also provides us with food. Therefore, we should do something to protect the soil.
One of the easiest ways we can support the soil is by wasting less food. All the food that ends up in our shopping bags requires land, water and energy to produce. By throwing away less, we will prevent materials in soil from being wasted.
By eating different types of foods, we can help create demands for different farming products, which is better for soil. Food diversity can improve soil quality. In general, eating a diverse (多样的) diet is better for our health too.
Read the instructions on garden products.
When we walk through any garden store, there are many products for our gardens. No matter which product we end up selecting, the most important step before using it is to read the instructions, Misuse can cause problems.
If we are looking to fertilize (施肥) our garden,we need to know what materials are already in the soil before adding more. Or, we might just need to add one specific material, and not others. Local university laboratories can help provide information on testing soil. It’s usually a matter of digging up soil from a few areas of the yard and sending it in to the lab!
A. Buy less food.
B. Eat a diverse diet.
C. Perform soil tests.
D. Reduce food waste.
9 . An earthquake is one of the most common natural disasters. It may cause great damage. So it is wise to learn some simple safety tips to protect yourself or your family members.
Fragile items like those made of glass are easily broken and should usually be placed on a lower surface, near the ground instead of placing them in the cupboards higher up. Never place them near your bed, sofas and other furniture where you would be sitting or lying down. So when there is a strong movement, these pieces will fall on the floor directly, not on you.
There is a strong chance of short circuits and fire during an earthquake. Make sure you turn off electrical connections and gas immediately when an earthquake happens.
During an earthquake, lie beneath an object that is not easily damaged. Do not go near objects that could directly fall on you. Never use the elevator to go down. Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research has shown that most injuries happen when people inside buildings try to go out. Use the staircases (楼梯) at all times.
If you are outdoors, do not take shelter under a tree, streetlights, electric poles or tall buildings. If you are driving, stop your car and stay in a safe place. Do not park your car under a tree or any tall object.
If trapped in ruins, cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing. Tap on a pipe or the wall so rescuers can find you. Use a whistle (哨子) if one is available. Never shout for help. Shouting can cause you to breathe in dangerous amounts of dust. Do not light a match because you may burn yourself.
1. The purpose of the passage is to tell readers .A.the damage caused by earthquakes |
B.the rescue work after earthquakes |
C.how to prevent earthquakes |
D.what to do about earthquakes |
A.easily found | B.easily broken | C.expensive | D.heavy |
A.in the cupboards |
B.on a lower surface |
C.in the bedroom |
D.in a place where children can’t reach them |
A.go out of the building at once |
B.shout for help |
C.take shelter under a tree |
D.turn off electricity and gas immediately |
10 . 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. |