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Earth Day
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The ocean supports a global underwater circulation system of currents, which affects temperature and nutrient distribution.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium has made it easy to choose ocean-friendly seafood wherever you live or travel. You can visit their site to determine the pocket guide. And try to carry a reusable cup when travelling. More than 200 billion pounds of plastic is produced in the world every year and about 10% of it ends up in the ocean!
Leave it better than you found it and reduce water pollution.
Leave natural areas and beaches better than you found them.
| A．And this in turn affects ultimately human life. |
| B．The ocean pollution has been a serious problem. |
| C．Eat sustainable seafood and carry a reusable cup. |
| D．Bring a small bag and pick the rubbish along the way. |
| E．You should not eat at the restaurants selling wild animals. |
| F．You should use poisonless household products whenever possible. |
| G．Refusing bottled water is an effective way to reduce the waste stream of plastic. |
3 . Madrid has ordered nearly half of the private cars off the roads on Thursday to deal with the worsening air pollution, a first in Spain.
The restriction (限令) will operate between 6.30 a.m. and 9 p.m. every day. The city government said in a statement: “Vehicles with even-number registration plates (偶数牌照）will be allowed to drive around on even-number days and the rest cars on the rest days.”
The measure works when levels of harmful NO2 in the atmosphere go above 200 microgrammes in every 1 in at least two measuring stations for two days running, and if the air is unlikely to clear soon.
On Thursday, the city environment officer Ines Sabanes said the restriction would not be carried out as pollution levels had dropped by the required amount. Other measures, including a ban on street parking for non-local vehicles and reduced speed limits, will continue. There are exceptions to the restriction, such as for hybrid (混合动力的) cars, those carrying three people or more or used by disabled people. Buses, taxis and emergency vehicles are not encompassed, either. “It’s not about traffic restrictions but about the important issue of public health,” deputy mayor Marta Higueras said. “Lots of people suffer from breathing problems and are very affected by pollution.”
With 3.2 million people and 1.8 million cars, Madrid often suffers from bad pollution. The move to ban half of the cars is Level Three on a series of four measures to prevent pollution. Level Four bans taxis from the city, except those that are hybrid cars.
The previous measures carried out by the city hall draw criticism from the Popular Party(PP) which ruled Madrid for nearly a quarter of a century and governs at the national level. The PP spokesman in Madrid’s local parliament said officials should do more to encourage people to avoid using their cars rather than punish them. The previous measures were carried out by former PP leader Ana Botella just before municipal elections (市政府选举) in Many 2015.
1. According to the statement of the city government, ________.| A．the restriction only works by day |
| B．the restriction only works on private cars |
| C．every restricted car is restricted nearly half a month in a whole month |
| D．Vehicles are restricted depending on the first number of registration plates |
| A．allowed to drive on Madrid’s streets |
| B．included in the new restrictions at all |
| C．restricted if pollution levels drop |
| D．allowed to park on Madrid’s streets |
| A．Punished. | B．Encouraged. | C．Accepted. | D．Included. |
| A．the government will punish more people |
| B．more cars will be kept out of the roads |
| C．new traffic restrictions will be carried out |
| D．more hybrid cars will appear on the road |
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Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses（球场）in good condition.
Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms”. They are better replacements（代替物）for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces.
| A．It will cost you a lot. |
| B．This causes major environmental effects. |
| C．There are many environment-friendly sports. |
| D．Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. |
| E．If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. |
| F．There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. |
| G．More and more people are concerned about environmental protection. |
A new research suggests planting trees and other plants near factories could reduce pollution by almost one-third. The
The lead author of the study was Bhavik Bakshi,
They knew that trees and plants were absorbing large amounts of
“People
6 . At the age of seven, while his friends were spending their allowances on candy and toys, Jose Adolfo Quisocola, from Peru, came up with the creative idea of an eco-bank, which allows kids of all ages to become economically independent and financially wise while also helping the environment.
Established in 2012, The Bartselana Student Bank is the world’s first cooperative bank for kids. Whoever wants to join has to bring in at least 5 kilograms(11 pounds) of solid waste(paper or plastic) and establish a savings goal. Once accepted, all bank “partners” are required to deposit at least one additional kilogram(2.2 pounds) of recyclables on a monthly basis and obey other requirements, such as attending financial education and environmental management workshops. The waste accumulated is sold to local recycling companies, who, thanks to some clever negotiation by Jose, pay a higher-than-market rate for everything brought in by Bartselana Student Bank members. The funds received are placed in the individual’s account where they collect until his／her savings goal is reached. The account holder can then withdraw his／her money, or choose to leave it and continue to grow for a bigger target.
“At the beginning, my teachers thought I was crazy or that a child could not undertake this type of project, ” Jose recalls. “They did not understand that we are not the future of the country but its present. Luckily, I had the support of the school principal and an assistant in my classroom.”
The youngster’s persistence paid off. Today, the eco-bank, which now has the support of several local institutions, has ten educational centers and begins accepting applications from kids all across Peru. On November 20, 2018, the young boy was awarded the famous Children’s Climate Prize (CCP). “Jose’s eco-bank is a brilliant way of linking economy and climate impact, both in thought and practice. The potential impact is amazing,” a judge said.
Hopefully, Jose’s success will inspire more kids and adults to come up with new ideas that create value while helping the environment. As the boy says,” Together we can change the world…we just need an opportunity…”
1. For what main purpose was the eco-bank created?| A．To educate children how to spend their allowances. |
| B．To help children become independent from their parents. |
| C．To raise children’s awareness of environmental protection. |
| D．To encourage children to buy whatever they want. |
| A．The history of the eco-bank. |
| B．The requirements of membership. |
| C．The wise way to deal with waste. |
| D．The process of running the eco-bank. |
| A．Lack of enough support. | B．Lack of enough money. |
| C．Lack of relevant experience. | D．Lack of relevant knowledge. |
| A．An Amazing Boy，Jose |
| B．Recycling does Count Much |
| C．An Opportunity to Change the World |
| D．An Eco-bank, Economical and Ecological |
7 . One spring day, once the flowers have begun to open, a bee will hover and zip through your yard and dive-bomb your picnic table. While you’re thinking about avoiding an attack, that bee is focused on something else entirely: me.
A honeybee has about six weeks to live. Today, like most days, her task is to fly as many as three miles from home, stick her long, straw-like tongue into a hundred or so flowers. When the bee has had her fill, she’ll fly home. There the bee will deposit what she has got into the mouth of one of her co-workers, who will relay it to another, and so on for about 20 minutes, until the mixture is ready to be placed into the comb. Then she and her 50,000 or so mates will hover in the dark all night every night, flapping their wings to create hot, breezy conditions to remove the water from the mixture. Several sunrises later, they will seal me off in a golden cell of beeswax. In her lifetime, our bee may visit 4,000 flowers, and yet will produce only one-twelfth of a tea spoon of me.
The average American consumes nearly a pound and a half of me every year, in tea, on toast, and beyond. If I do say so myself, I am a timeless treasure. Literally—I never go bad.
Unfortunately, my good health is not guaranteed. The problem lies in the growth of industrial agriculture and the use of pest control chemicals, as well as changes in weather patterns, all of which reduce the number of flowers bees have to visit. I’d appreciate your letting your own garden grow just a little wild. My future depends on all of us protecting nature’s wild flowers, thus helping the bees, who give so much—to you, to me—without ever asking for anything in return.
1. What does “me” in the passage refer to?| A．The flower. | B．The bee. | C．Garden | D．Honey. |
| A．Bees’ special talent. | B．Bees’ hard work. |
| C．Bees’ living environment. | D．Bees’ social behavior. |
| A．A bee will surely attack picnickers |
| B．A bee will generally live a long life. |
| C．American consumers can’t go without “me”. |
| D．The drying process of “me” can take a few nights. |
| A．To appeal for help for honeybees. | B．To talk about the history of a treasure. |
| C．To put forward techniques for gardeners. | D．To argue against the control of chemicals. |
8 . Are Baiji Dolphin Extinct?
Does the Yangtze River still have baiji, the graceful, grey dolphin with tiny eyes and a long narrow beak?
Since November 6, a team of scientists from China, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany and Japan have been searching for any sign of the freshwater dolphin on the middle and lower sections of the river. After six weeks, they came back empty-handed.
Wang Ding, of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, who is the head of the team, said he has seen a sharp decline in the baiji population over the past few decades. However, he is still unwilling to call the species extinct, and adds, "We will try every effort to save them as long as they are not found to be extinct."
The baiji is shy and nearly blind and is one of the world's oldest dolphin species. It dates back some 20 million years and is found only in the Yangtze. It's listed as one of the 12 most endangered animal species in the world.
Around 400 baiji were believed to be living in the Yangtze until the 1980s. A 1997 survey spotted 13. Two years later their numbers were down to two.
The rapid disappearance of this dolphin over the past two decades coincided with (与……同时) the rapid expansion of economic development along the river. Research on some dead baiji collected in recent years showed that more than 90 percent of the deaths were caused by human activities.
One reason is that over-fishing has cut the dolphin's food sources. Dams built along the river and neighboring waterways have also kept them from swimming into and out of their habitats. Meanwhile, waste discharge(排放) has seriously polluted the river. And heavy river traffic has greatly reduced their living space.
The disappearance of the baiji would be the first instance of a large aquatic mammal(水生哺乳动物) being driven to extinction since hunting killed off the monk seal (僧海豹)around 1952.
1. Baiji dolphin used to live in ________ of the Yangtze River.| A．upper sections | B．middle sections |
| C．middle and lower sections | D．lower sections |
| A．dissatisfaction with our government | B．eagerness to write the passage |
| C．anger for not having a baiji | D．love of baiji |
| A．England. | B．India. |
| C．Japan. | D．America |
| A．400 | B．At most 2 | C．13 | D．2 |
| A．Over-fishing. | B．Dams built along the river. |
| C．Heavy Road Traffic | D．Waste discharge. |
9 . Chicago is considering firm measures to prevent the Asian carp,a giant fish native to the Far East, from coming into North America’s Great Lakes in large numbers. Such a move could cost up to$18bn, a heavy economic burden to the city.
This species, more than a metre in length, was originally introduced to southern US states three decades ago to control weeds in sewage (污水) treatment plants. But they escaped into the Mississippi River and increased in number quickly, making their way north towards the Great Lakes and threatening the native fish species along the way.
“Dozens of them will often leap out of the water as boats approach.’’ Michael Beecham，a local environmental expert, described how frightening the scene was. “I’ve gone down the river and seen these fish jump up and hit me in the face. It is a big problem for our native species.” he said.
A meeting has been organized to find a technological solution to the carp problem, one of which involves blocking parts of Chicago’s canal system. Listening at the meeting was John Goss, who was worried about the effect that having barriers in the canal system would have on industry. “It would certainly increase the cost of transportation,” he told. “It is currently very cheap and efficient to bring materials and finished goods down the Chicago ship canal.’’
Another cheaper option is to eat the fish out of existence. Dirk Fucik is selling carp burger(鲤鱼汉堡包) at his fish shop not far from downtown Chicago. He thinks the carps are a great resource. “To catch it and throw it away is a waste,” he says. “Eating them helps solve the problem and also provides jobs.” But the idea has not yet caught on．So far, he is the only person in Chicago selling carp burgers.
1. What can we learn about the Asian carp according to the passage?| A．It is very adaptable to the new environment |
| B．It is originally used to control weeds in the Great Lakes |
| C．It has become a new food in many restaurants |
| D．It has caused parts of Chicago’s canal system to be blocked |
| A．can force the Asian carp out of the Great Lakes |
| B．may lead to the increasing cost of industrial products |
| C．will help the canal system work more efficiently |
| D．will bring high profits to the related companies |
| A．The Americans have included the Asian carp in their food list. |
| B．Catching Asian carps has created many jobs in America |
| C．Dirk Fucik is a pioneer in selling carp burgers in Chicago |
| D．Throwing away the caught fish is a waste of the resources |
| A．Chicago goes to war with Asian carps |
| B．The Asian carp escapes from the Great Lakes |
| C．Possible ways to handle non-native species |
| D．The Great Lakes, new home for Asian Carps |
Studies and reports seem to come in everyday talking about the state of the world. Global warming and pollution are threatening the delicate balance of life on Earth. The vast amount of troubles in the world can make anything we do seem unmeaning. But if we can do just a few things to help, the joined efforts can create a huge difference in both the world and in our lives. If you are not sure where to begin here are some simple things that can create a big change.
Grow your own garden. Growing your own garden can create a tremendous difference. Having fresh fruits and vegetables at your finger tips can not only improve your health, it can also save you money. Spending time each day working in your garden is wonderful exercise and a great way to get plenty of sunshine.
Stop buying chemical cleaners. The special chemicals to clean their house can have bad effect on your health and the environment. Instead of buying more bottles of chemicals and creating more waste，try some of the simple cleaner ideas that you can make yourself. Vinegar and baking soda is one of the simplest, most effective, and cheapest cleaning solutions available. Lemon juice is another safe and effective cleaner that can remove soap scum and whiten clothes as well as many other uses.
Change your light bulbs. Replacing your ordinary light bulbs with low energy bulbs can both _____________ and help the environment. These long lasting bulbs reduce your energy bill and do not need to be replaced as often as conventional bulbs.
Recycle. The tried and true method of helping the environment is recycling. Most cities have recycling centers or recycling pick-up available for people. Plastic, glass, paper, even old phonebooks can be recycled and used for other things.
1. List three appropriate measures you can do to help the environment. (Please answer within 10 words.)2. What is the best title of this passage ? (Please answer within 10 words)
3. Fill in the blank in Paragraph 4 with proper words. (Please answer within 6 words.)
4. Which sentence in the text is the closest in meaning to the following one?
Don’t buy bottles of chemical and don’t make much waste any longer, you can use some simple ways to clean.
5. Translate the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 into Chinese.
