As one of the most well-known tourist destinations in China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Li River
As we know, Earth is getting warmer and warmer,
With the development of society, chemical pesticides and artificial fertilisers have been in
To tackle this problem, farmers use natural waste as
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5 . Located in the Indian Ocean,the Maldives(马尔代夫) are among the most beautiful islands in the world,with white sandy beaches,clear water,and amazing coral reefs(珊瑚礁).The country depends on tourism,fishing,and shipping.But the rising sea level and the carbon pollution causing warming oceans are threatening(威胁) their existence.
The Maldives have asked for international help.They are a tiny country.The World Bank,the United States,the European Union,and many other groups have offered money to develop safeguards against climate change.
To protect the islands,the Maldives have built sea walls and increased the elevation(海拔) of important buildings and services such as the two international airports,which lie just 165 feet from the coastline.
They’re also building up islands such as the Hulhumale.The new island is surrounded by 9-foot sea walls.More than 40,000 people live there.The plan is to house 240,000,providing new opportunities for jobs.The goal is an excellent planned community with sustainable housing and buildings sensitive to the environment and needs of the people.
The government will move people living on smaller,lower-lying islands to the new built-up islands.The new islands offer free houses,new schools,health hospitals,fresh water,and waste treatment.Depending on tourism,the country hopes to build 50 more tourist islands.
“Climate change is happening,but we are not leaving the Maldives to the sea,” said Environment Minister Thoriq Ibrahim.The Maldives will protect their islands,people and tourism with new islands and ongoing island development against the rising sea level.
1. What do we fail to learn according to the passage?A.The Maldives are a small country. |
B.Many groups have helped the Maldives. |
C.240,000 people live on the Hulhumale now. |
D.The Hulhumale is surrounded by 9-foot sea walls. |
A.The Maldives will be protected. |
B.The Maldivians will leave all the islands. |
C.The Maldives should give up tourism. |
D.The Maldives will sink to the sea. |
A.The Maldives and Their Tourism |
B.The Maldives and Their Rising Sea Level |
C.The Maldives and Their Climate Change |
D.The Maldives and Their Fight Against the Rising Sea Level |
A.Their tourism,fishing and shipping. |
B.Their rising sea level and carbon pollution. |
C.Their sandy white beaches and coral reefs. |
D.Their distant islands and warming oceans. |
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9 . You can’t hide a natural disaster from children, so how do we prepare them for it? First of all, you should explain to them that acts of nature aren’t necessarily disasters but can become one. These may include floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, winter storms, wild fires, and earthquakes. The way to prepare children for these disasters is to educate them about what each type is and then make it fun by making them “Disaster Masters” or whatever title you can think of.
Making them a Disaster Master won’t be easy. They must know what’s in a disaster emergency kit(工具箱) and why it’s included. You can get your friends involved, too. If your friends have children, they may want to be involved in your emergency preparations. Make it a group project. This is the opportunity for everyone to become familiar with the equipment.
We have to be aware of our conduct and the way we react to stress. The children will be easily influenced by your attitude and demeanor, the calmness, steady manner, and good humour of your spouse (配偶) and you will go a long way towards the easing or the reduction of stress.
Explain to them what they’re likely to encounter or see and describe how people may react. Disasters can come and go very quickly and generally don’t last long. If you must stay away from home, try to get into a routine quickly and encourage them to make new friends. Let them know they can look to their parents and other adults if they become scared or confused. And it’s important to let them know it’s OK to cry during a disaster.
It’s sometimes helpful to let the children draw pictures of what they’ve experienced. Encourage them to write what they learned and what could have been done better. Save the story. Make it part of a documented family history!
1. This passage was written mainly to tell us about .A.the importance of mutual help in disaster preparation |
B.tips for preparing children for a natural disaster |
C.the importance of educating children about natural disasters |
D.ways to raise children’s courage in natural disasters |
A.when a natural disaster will come | B.why there are natural disasters |
C.how to use a disaster emergency kit | D.how to teach others about emergency preparations |
A.personality | B.lifestyle | C.emotion | D.behaviour |
A.must write down what they see and how they feel |
B.should believe that the disaster will never last long |
C.can cry if they are frightened |
D.should help other children despite the danger |
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Billions of people rely on fish for protein, and fishing is the main livelihood for millions of people