1 . Go Recycling

No one looking at the state of Earth in 2023 can be in any doubt that we are facing three serious environmental problems: climate problem, loss of biodiversity and pollution of air, soil and water.

To solve the problems, we increase the use of electric cars, encourage greener eating and reduce plastic use.     1     For instance, creating space for biofuel crops to give off fewer pollutants and greenhouse gases can, in fact, significantly increase the cutting down of trees.     2     And, what is perhaps lacking is an awareness of how interlinked these problems are.

    3     The root cause of global warming is CO₂, a waste gas. The seas are polluted by plastic and other waste products. We ignore forests, among other things, to grow more food, much of which goes to waste.

A shocking figure lies at the heart of our special report on our world—of the more than 100billion tons of things that humans use each year, hardly 10% is recycled.     4     The situation requires our speedy moving away from the way of thinking — “take, make, throw”—towards a more recyclable one, which means we should begin redesigning the products and when they reach the end of their useful lives, they can be recycled.

Solving the three problems calls for a huge transition with joint efforts.     5     They should take the lead by introducing laws in order to reward green practices, such as the limiting of waste. Industries can reduce, re-use and recycle wherever possible, and team themselves with suppliers and the like-minded to realize recyclable business models.

A．Governments ought to do something responsibly.

B．It is humans that caused the serious consequences.

C．We should realize that a key theme linking all the three problems is waste.

D．However, sometimes these solutions can be opposite to the expected goals.

E．It is high time for people from all walks of life to take the issue into consideration.

F．That makes it obvious a full-range war on waste should be paid immediate attention.

G．That means some solutions aiming at one problem each time are unlikely to be effective.

2 . Rose lived in a dull, gray village where life was black and white. The little girl always felt _______ and longed for adventure, eager to _______ something.

One day while walking down the street, she saw Eric, a former classmate, in a red car, and he stopped and invited pleasantly, “Hop in, take you for a ride!”

Rose was a little hesitant, but Eric’s _______ smile and the sight of the car’s shiny red outer _______ her. They drove off into the sunset and found such a place where the buildings were _______ in all shades of the rainbow and the streets were alive with people dressed in _______ clothing.

Looking up at the sky, Rose saw a rainbow. She felt as if she were on _______ nine. At that moment she realized that what she could do is not _______ rainbows but add some color to her gray surroundings ________.

The next day, she rushed to a store, purchased some colorful paint and _______ the outer wall of her house. Her neighbors were _______ at the transformation and decided to _______. Before long, the whole village was painted in bright colors.

Until then Rose also noticed the green trees along the roads and the _______ flowers in the park. Her village was not as dull as she had thought at all. It seemed that a rainbow had _______ upon it. It was a red-letter day for everyone! Looking at things in a different light did make all the _______.

1.

A．peaceful

B．blue

C．green

D．odd

2.

A．shape

B．impact

C．change

D．protect

3.

A．appealing

B．unexpected

C．passive

D．willing

4.

A．confirmed

B．excited

C．scared

D．requested

5.

A．constructed

B．painted

C．restored

D．reserved

6.

A．grey

B．formal

C．colorful

D．local

7.

A．sky

B．sun

C．rain

D．cloud

8.

A．imagine

B．design

C．draw

D．chase

9.

A．personally

B．technically

C．typically

D．slightly

10.

A．repaired

B．dusted

C．decorated

D．crashed

11.

A．amazed

B．confused

C．proud

D．unsatisfied

12.

A．wait for

B．defend against

C．cut back

D．follow suit

13.

A．lost

B．picked

C．blooming

D．unforgettable

14.

A．hung

B．flown

C．thrown

D．fallen

15.

A．significance

B．difference

C．consequence

D．entertainment

3 . 近年来，随着智能手机普及，各类短视频(short video)盛行，很多中学生沉迷于其中，荒废学业。假如你是某校《英语周刊》的主编李华，请用英文向全校同学发起倡议书，内容包括：
1.目前现状。
2.原因和影响。
3.发出倡议。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文相关。
3.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

An Initiative Letter to All Students

Dear Students,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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。

The Amazon rainforest, known as the “lungs of the Earth”, is a vital ecosystem that is home to a variety of species of animals and plants. However, human activities such as agriculture and cattle farming pose a grave threat to its     1     (exist). Over the past 50 years, about 17 percent of the rainforest     2     (destroy), leaving the list of species in danger of extinction longer.     3     proper protection, some natural wonders may face permanent damage in the near future.

Pompeii is an alarming example.     4     (locate) near the foot of Mount Vesuvius Pompeii was a bustling Roman city     5     trading ships along with pleasure ships were crowded together in the port. In the year 79,     6     volcanic eruption buried the city entirely under a thick layer of ash in an instance for centuries. Natural disasters like this are reminders of the fragile planet and     7     (power) humans, which highlight the urgent need to protect our environment, soften risks, and prepare for the worst.

Dead Pompeii is hard to recreate, but the living Amazon is worth     8     (save). Policies and regulations that forbid logging and hunting, environmental awareness of residents, and international cooperation     9     (be) all key to protecting rainforests. The fortunes of our environment and our economy are inseparable. It’s our duty to leave a better, cleaner, and     10     (health) planet to our children.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the speaker talking to?

A．Students.

B．Volunteers.

C．Teachers.

2. What does the speaker say about volunteer jobs?

A．Most of them are offered in winter.

B．They are beneficial to the volunteers.

C．Schools are badly in need of volunteers.

3. What is the talk about?

A．A job website.

B．A job fair.

C．A job description.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who will hold a party on Saturday?

A．Danielle.

B．Dave.

C．The speakers’ parents.

2. What will the man do on Saturday night?

A．Do his homework.

B．Pick up his parents.

C．Watch a soccer game.

3. How long will the woman have the car on Sunday at most?

A．About two hours.

B．About four hours.

C．About eight hours.

4. What are the speakers trying to do?

A．Prepare for a party.

B．Come to an agreement.

C．Give their parents a surprise.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How much are the brown cookies per kilogram?

A．$5.

B．$10.

C．$15.

2. Why does the man buy palm oil-free products?

A．To eat healthily.

B．To save money.

C．To protect rainforests.

3. What will the speakers do next?

A．Surf the Internet.

B．Make payment.

C．Continue shopping.

8 . What does the man need to do with the tall green plant?

A．Give enough sunlight.

B．Water it every two weeks.

C．Keep it away from the window.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What do we know about Michael?

A．He will leave in six months.

B．He always gets to the office early.

C．He often helps colleagues with work.

2. What does the woman suggest doing tomorrow?

A．Giving Michael a call.

B．Going to Michael’s office.

C．Inviting Michael to lunch.

10 . The following charities advocate protecting our precious environment. It’s a starting place, but don’t stop here.

Rocky Mountain Institute

Rocky Mountain Institute has made notable achievements in its comparatively short history. In2017, it worked with India’s leadership and government to plan for 100% vehicle electrification(电气化) by 2030. They also provided research that resulted in new U. S. fuel-efficiency standards for trucks, which were expected to cut over one billion tons of CO₂ emissions. Its five-year plan to quicken low-carbon energy transition (转变) was published in early 2018.

Greenpeace Fund

Although Greenpeace solves many environmental problems such as deforestation (滥伐森林) and sustainable food, it has worked to address issues with oceans for decades: plastic pollution, offshore drilling, saving the Arctic, and more. Greenpeace has grown from a small group of activists protesting nuclear testing in 1971 to an international organization with offices in over fifty countries.

Center for Biological Diversity

Founded in 1989, the Center for Biological Diversity uses biological data and legal knowledge to obtain new protections for plants, animals, and their habitats. Its story began with some young students, an ancient tree in Mexico, and a spotted owl’s nest. Its first campaign saved both the tree and the owl. And they continue to grow by expanding territory, staff, and outreach (外展服务).

Sierra Club Foundation

The Sierra Club has been working to protect the environment and its people since 1892. It helped pass the Clean Air and Endangered Species Acts, enabled the creation of many national parks, and worked to move hundreds of coal plants towards clean energy. It also offers environmentally friendly wilderness outings to encourage people to get outdoors. People can take an international trip to study wildlife in Cuba.

1. Which organization has focused on the oceans for many years?

A．Rocky Mountain Institute	B．Greenpeace Fund
C．Center for Biological Diversity	D．Sierra Club Foundation

2. What do we know about Center for Biological Diversity?

A．It aims to expand territory for Mexico.	B．It is targeted at collecting biological data.
C．Its foundation was inspired by some students.	D．Its symbol contains an ancient tree and an owl.

3. What do Rocky Mountain Institute and Sierra Club Foundation have in common?

A．They both push for the use of green energy.

B．They both apply the new standard for vehicles.

C．They both have founded numerous national parks.

D．They both encourage humans to go outing in the wild.