1 . A little knowledge can help you survive when a big earthquake happens. The keys are education and preparing in advance. The earthquake safety instructions below will not make you an expert.
Drop to the ground.
The “Drop, Cover, and Hold on” technique(技巧) for earthquakes is the cousin of the famous “Stop, Drop and Roll” for fires.
Find a safe place.
Use your hands and arms to protect these important areas from falling objects(物体). If you have any breathing disease, make sure that you cover your head with a T-shirt or something else until all the dust has settled. Dirty air is not good for you.
Remain inside until shaking stops.
Research suggests that many injuries in an earthquake happen when people inside buildings try to move to a different place inside the building or try to leave.
| A．So don’t hurry to escape. |
| B．Cover your head and neck. |
| C．Leave the building quickly. |
| D．A big earthquake happens without much warning. |
| E．Get under a strong table or other pieces of furniture. |
| F．However, they could make a big life-saving difference. |
| G．Avoid being hit by falling things from the house. |
2 . Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd. Take some time to find out about how one man, who was determined to change the way we treated our planet, didn’t stop until he had made a difference.
In 1963, Senator Gaylord Nelson wasn’t happy with the earth’s condition. He wanted to clean up the planet, solve pollution and environmental problems. A senator is someone US citizens choose to help make laws, so Gaylord had a lot of power. He went to John F. Kennedy, the President at the time, with his concerns. The President agreed that the planet’s environment was a serious issue, so President Kennedy went around the country on a five-day tour to promote the idea of cleaning up the planet. People began making small changes but it wasn’t enough.
A few years later, Senator Nelson decided to put one day aside every year for the cause of saving the planet. On April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day was celebrated. Since then, Earth Day has become an international holiday. People all over the world are doing something to make Earth a cleaner, better place.
A rock band named Dramarama wrote a song about Earth Day in 1993 called What are We Gonna Do. People are paying more and more attention to save the earth.
1. From the passage we know that Mr. Gaylord Nelson _____.| A．had a little power |
| B．was a President |
| C．was the first to put forward Earth Day |
| D．was the first who decided to save the earth |
| A．Earth Day is an international holiday. |
| B．Earth Day is a holiday that is only celebrated in the U.S. |
| C．John F. Kennedy was chosen by the US citizens to make laws. |
| D．On April 22, 1963, the first Earth Day was celebrated. |
| A．have a good rest at home |
| B．have a five-day tour |
| C．choose someone to make laws to protect the earth |
| D．do something to make the planet a cleaner, better place |
①What are We Gonna Do was written．
②The first Earth Day was celebrated．
③Senator Nelson formed the idea of cleaning up the planet．
④Present Kennedy agreed to promote the idea．
| A．③④②① | B．①③④② | C．④①③② | D．②④①③ |
| A．Earth Day — Having a good holiday. |
| B．Earth Day — Cleaning up our planet. |
| C．Earth Day — Celebrating it. |
| D．Earth Day — Learning about it. |
3 . My name is Miranda Gibson. I have been at the top of a tree for five months now. Some people might wonder
I have walked through this forest many times. On December 12, 2011,
Life in the tree top can be
Living on the tree has been inspiring. I am willing to
| A．why | B．when | C．how | D．where |
| A．water | B．animals | C．machinery | D．tourists |
| A．bear | B．help | C．keep | D．spare |
| A．sold | B．stolen | C．protected | D．lost |
| A．grew out | B．fell short | C．ran out | D．let go |
| A．refreshing | B．risky | C．challenging | D．rewarding |
| A．get up | B．get away | C．give in | D．give up |
| A．change | B．look | C．search | D．touch |
| A．confused | B．nervous | C．sorry | D．lonely |
| A．Beyond | B．Without | C．Despite | D．Unlike |
| A．height | B．experience | C．background | D．position |
| A．return | B．stop | C．stay | D．hide |
| A．but | B．though | C．because | D．so |
| A．soon | B．long | C．near | D．bad |
| A．moved | B．logged | C．burned | D．missed |
1. What is the woman doing?
| A．Carrying trees. | B．Planting trees. | C．Picking up waste. |
| A．To play in it. | B．To clean it. | C．To measure the depth of it. |
| A．Strangers. | B．Teammates. | C．Schoolmate |
1. 环境保护的重要性；
2. 你在活动中的表现；
3. 你的感受。
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Dear Lucas,
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Yours,
Li Hua
6 . In the past five years, about 2.8 billion of school textbooks were sold per year, with total spending of 20 billion yuan ($3 billion), news magazine Outlook Weekly reported, citing data released recently by the National Press and Publication Administration.
If these textbooks are reused for one year, the costs saved can be used to help build around 40,000 Hope Schools in impoverished regions.
The figures show that in 2018, the number of retailed textbooks for primary and secondary schools was 2.93 billion copies, totaling 25.99 billion yuan. If all of them are reused, a total of over 20 billion yuan will be saved per year.
Zhao Dehua, in charge of a company recycling resources, said many college graduates sell the textbooks they have accumulated over the years at an average price of 1 yuan per kilogram. As these textbooks are mostly used to produce recycled paper, the cost is even higher than that of raw paper as the processing procedure of recycled paper is complicated.
At present, free textbooks related to music, art and P.E for the nine-year compulsory education have been reused, but account for less than a fraction of the total number of textbooks. Because of the supply chain obstruction, which increases the costs to match supply with demand, the lack of sound platform and service supporting system for the second-hand textbook trade, most of the textbooks used for compulsory education and higher education end up as waste.
“Every year, second-hand booksellers collect textbooks at a price of about 4,000 yuan a ton, which is more than twice the price of ordinary waste paper, but the number of people who come to collect second-hand books is still few,” Zhao Dehua said.
Besides, the incomplete policies and regulations might bring second-hand book sales platforms and sellers to legal risks.
“Establishing the system of textbook recycling can not only save resources, but also help to cultivate students’ consciousness and sense of responsibility,” said Zhu Pin, deputy head of a school of nine-year compulsory education in Jiangxi province. The school has set up a system for reusing the textbooks and the books are disinfected every week.
1. What can we learn from paragraph 4?| A．College students sell textbooks in order to make profits. |
| B．Recycled paper is mainly used for environmental considerations. |
| C．The cost of recycled paper is greater than that of raw paper. |
| D．Certain groups of collectors tend to choose second-hand textbooks. |
| A．It is blocked because of lack of funds. |
| B．The supply of recycled textbooks is not adequate to meet the demand. |
| C．The regulation of second-hand textbooks has not been carried out yet. |
| D．A large number of second-hand textbooks are not used properly. |
| A．The school frees recycled textbooks from bacteria regularly. |
| B．The school proposes regulations for wasting second-hand textbooks. |
| C．The school calls on students to participate in the system of textbook recycling. |
| D．The school requests the government’s support. |
| A．Textbooks recycled for less waste |
| B．Recycled textbooks used for compulsory education |
| C．Reusing textbooks good for environment and wallet |
| D．Reusing textbooks good for collection |
I was still living in Peru when the earthquake happened. I had had a fight with my parents till midnight the day before because I thought they didn't understand me. Therefore, I was still sleeping in the afternoon. Suddenly. I was woken up by my dog barking at the shaking window next to me. Small quick earthquakes are very common. in Peru, especially in the coastal regions, so ignored it and tried to calm my dog so could fall asleep again. I had walked 4 steps from the sofa to get her when the whole wall-length window broke in front of me, huge sharp pieces falling right into the sofa I had been lying in just seconds before.
Fully woken up, I could hear what sounded like a million car alarms ringing from the ground. My parents were still at work, and I was alone in a 10-floor flat with a panicking dog running circles around me, so I forced myself to get it together. I lifted my giant dog in my and ran into the emergency stairs. just ran and ran until could see some street lights since the building had no emergency lights and everything was dark. When I finally rushed through the door of the hall, I could see the road below me breaking and trees shaking from their roots up.
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I stayed in the streets for about an hour until my parents arrived.
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After the earthquake, I had a heart-to-heart talk with my parents.
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8 . Light pollution is blocking a starry view of the night sky for more than half of people across England, a research has found.
Fifty-seven percent of stargazers struggled to see more than 10 stars, while just 2% of participants said they experienced a truly dark sky making them be able to count more than 30, according to the research by the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE). People in the countryside were encouraged to count how many stars they could see with eyes within the constellation of Orion, which is visible only in the winter months.
Campaigners said the results of the star count, supported by the British Astronomical Association, showed the problem of light pollution and how it affected one of the countryside's most magical sights-a dark, starry night sky. They said the results of the research to map England's night skies suggested more could be done by the government, local councils and the general public to reduce the negative effects of artificial light from streets and buildings.
Emma Marrington, dark skies campaigner at the CPRE, said "We're hugely grateful to the people who took the time to get out and take part in our star count. But it's deeply disappointing that the vast majority were unable to experience the natural wonder of a truly dark sky blanketed with stars. " Without any action, our night sky will continue to be lost under a covering of artificial light, ruining the health of the natural world.
She added: "The star count results show just how far-reaching the light from street lights and buildings can be seen. Light doesn't respect boundaries, and careless use can see it spread for, miles from cities.”
She suggested better-designed lighting, street light dimming systems and part-night lighting where some street lights are turned off during the small hours should provide an, opportunity to limit the damage caused by light pollution, reduce carbon emissions and save money.
1. What causes the light pollution according to the text?| A．More and more buildings. | B．Less and less outdoor activities. |
| C．The overuse of artificial light. | D．The spread of light in the countryside. |
| A．Disappointed. | B．Surprised. | C．Regretful. | D．Appreciative. |
| A．Using street lights wisely. | B．Turning off lights at night. |
| C．Spreading light further. | D．Changing the streets' design. |
Strange things were happening in the countryside of northeastern Hebei. For several days, the water in the village wells rose and
Later that afternoon, another big quake shook Tangshan again,
10 . It is widely believed that biodiversity (生物多样性) is promoted to save species. But in reality species exist only as part of ecosystems and cannot survive unless their ecosystems are protected along with as much as possible of the diversity they contain.
Protecting habitats(栖息地) is important for keeping biodiversity. In 2003, over 102,000 habitats covering nearly 19 million square kilometres, or 11. 5 % of the world's land surface,were under some form of protection. Though this is a great improvement since 1962, when just l,000 protected habitats were listed, it is still not considered enough to stop the ecocide that is endangering the world's biodiversity.
For a number of environmentalist, protecting the world's 25 biodiversity hotspots(热点地区) is critical to saving habitats and species. But many hotspots are endangered already, hav-ing lost up to three-quarters of their original plants.
The poor state of most biodiversity hotspots results directly from population growth and migration(迁移) into these areas. A study found that by the mid-1990s around l. I billion people liVed in these hotspots. Moreover, the annual population growth rate in these areas was l. 8%, higher than the global average of l. 4%. The PAI report concluded that human-related environmental changes will continue to put pressure on hotspots. Therefore, keeping biodiversity requires paying close attention to population size.
Protecting hotspots is not simply a matter of putting up fences and employing guards.The best results are achieved when local people are educated about the value of wildlife, and actually gain a share of the benefits from eco-tourism. Only then do they have a chance to see the benefits of protecting hotpots.
1. What can we infer from paragraph l?| A．The loss of any species can affect humans. |
| B．Endangered species are paid more attention to by humans. |
| C．Species can still survive when their ecosystems are destroyed. |
| D．Ecosystem protection is as important as diversity protection. |
| A．Ecosystem protection. |
| B．Reduction of the number of species. |
| C．Serious damage to habitats. |
| D．Habitats protection. |
| A．Population growth in hotpots. |
| B．Migration out of these areas. |
| C．Global warming. |
| D．The global average population growth rate. |
| A．It's simple to carry out. |
| B．It leads to the increase of tourists. |
| C．It's closely connected with local people. |
| D．It suggests that the local people are well educated. |
