1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did the man think of Americans?

A．Health-conscious.

B．Ignorant.

C．Lazy.

2. Why does the man mention organic foods?

A．To show how influential American food culture is.

B．To show how people’s attitudes have changed.

C．To show that Americans are spending more on food.

3. According to the woman, why are things different now?

A．People have access to more information.

B．People are more active in general.

C．People are more positive.

4. What does the woman try to avoid?

A．Watching too much TV.

B．Eating fast food.

C．Driving her car.

2 . German artist HA Schult is an unusual artist who uses trash (废物)to make sculptures.“We are living in the time of garbage，” says Schult.“I created a thousand sculptures of garbage.They are a mirror of ourselves.” Here，Schult was talking about his 1,000 trash sculptures in the form of humans.He first exhibited them in 1996 in the western German state of North Rhine­Westphalia.

“They are social sculptures，” he explains.“They are not only sculptures for the eyes.They are sculptures to spread the idea that we live in a time of garbage.” So far，Schult's social sculptures have been on show in Paris，in Moscow's Red Square，on the Great Wall of China，and in the desert next to the Pyramids of Giza near Cairo.

HA Schult's work is unforgettable.Although his work has had a big influence on the art world，Schult remains modest about his creations：“Artists have to learn every time.We are not important.All that counts is the time in which we are living.”

Trash art has been around for years.But it seems that only the popular artists are regarded as true artists when working with trash.Why can't common people be considered artists when they use the same things and change them into some form of personal art？Maybe it's because we all have our own preset ideas of what art is and isn't，or whom artists are or should be.

You can be an artist like Schult if you try.Look at used metal cans.What might be done with them？Imagine them in any number of new uses，or imagine them simply as an art form.What about boxes or clothing? Boxes can usually serve as new storage containers and houses for pets.And clothing？Imagine taking old clothes and turning them into hats or hanging organizers.

1. What do we know about Schult's sculptures?

A．They served as garbage containers.

B．They reflected environmental issues.

C．They were first shown in Paris，France.

D．They were to raise economic awareness.

2. HA Schult's artistic works also get the message across that an artist must ________.

A．be socially responsible

B．be as modest as possible

C．make garbage recyclable

D．take diverse artistic forms

3. According to the last 2 paragraphs，the author probably agrees that ________.

A．it takes talent to be a trash artist

B．preset ideas are important to artists

C．trash art can't be seen as a real art form

D．average people can also make trash artists

4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A．Could You Be a Trash Artist?

B．What Are Social Sculptures?

C．Do You Know about Trash Art?

D．How Can We Deal with Used Cans?

3 . China officially informed the World Trade Organization on Tuesday that it will ban the import of 24 different types of solid waste by the end of this year as part of a campaign to deal with environmental pollution and protect people’s health.

In response to growing public concerns over the potential environmental and health danger caused by the increasing amounts of solid waste imported into the country for recycling and treatment, China passed a special law in 1995 to control imports of waste materials, such as plastics, slag from steelmaking, unsorted scrap paper and discarded textile materials.

A year later, the country published a list for solid waste imports and began implementing a permit system to control the import volumes and types of waste imported.

However, due to the lack of effective supervision(监管) and the failure of relevant departments to fulfill their duties, solid waste imports have not been effectively controlled.

So far, China is the world’s largest importer of solid waste. According to the Ministry of Environmental Protection, China imported 7.3 million metric tons of plastic waste worth $3.7 billion in 2016, accounting for 56 percent of global imports of solid waste.

Correct recycling of solid waste materials is an important part of the global economy, and moderate imports of scrap plastic, scrap paper and scrap rubber products, such as vehicle tires, can to some extent, make up for China's shortage of various raw materials.

However, the lack of supervision has resulted in the country’s severe soil and environmental worsening.

Given that China’s continuing efforts to push for industrial transformation and upgrading have resulted in a noticeable decline in the demand for the materials recycled from solid waste imports. It is right for the country to restrict such imports for the sake of the environment and public health, and to better adapt to the changed industrial structure.

1. Why will China ban the import of some waste materials?

A．The amount of imported solid waste is increasing.

B．The demand for imported solid waste is in decline.

C．Some solid waste has damaged the environment and public health.

D．People are more concerned about the environment and health now.

2. Which phrase has the same meaning as the underlined word?

A．Carrying out.	B．Putting off.
C．Calling off.	D．Fighting against.

3. What is the problem when China deals with the imported waste?

A．Some imported waste is difficult to control.

B．The environment can’t afford the imported waste.

C．Some departments haven’t shouldered their duties.

D．Some useful materials are also among the solid waste.

4. What can we learn from the passage?

A．China will not rely on importing solid waste any more.

B．Solid waste plays an important part in the global economy.

C．People are against importing solid waste from developed countries.

D．Some imported waste can relieve the urgent need for raw materials.

4 . Nowadays, all universities are doing whatever they can to become a green campus. But there are also items students can do to make your campus eco-friendlier.

Recycle everything, especially paper!

There is a large amount of paper a college student goes through per semester.     1     We know that these things can’t be avoided, but the way you handle the use of all the paper can really help create a better green campus.

Buy green.

    2     Paper, cleaning products and water are products that can be bought as recycled goods. They’re slightly more expensive than the normal products, but it’s worth it to make a green campus.

Walk and bike to school.

Most campuses, especially those that are trying to become an eco-friendlier campus, have pretty good public transit.     3     Walking or biking will help make your campus a green university.

    4    

A water bottle can be refilled at any water fountain and can easily be drunk in class or while riding a bike. This will save the environment by decreasing the amount of plastic waste on your campus.

Buy used clothing.

It is usually thought of as something to do to save money.     5     Recycling clothes minimize the use of resources to make clothing.

A．Carry a water bottle.

B．Don’t use plastic bottles to drink water.

C．Buy recycled goods as much as possible.

D．It is also good for the environment!

E．On top of that, almost all universities are pedestrian(行人) friendly.

F．It includes class notes, term papers, student newspapers and so on.

G．Universities call on all the students to learn to recycle all the waste paper.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why did Tim do a project on How to Lead a Greener Life?

A．To find more information for his science lessons.

B．To do something to help the environment.

C．To get his family interested in the project.

2. How does Tim get to school now?

A．By car.

B．By bus.

C．By bike.

3. What advice is Tim going to give his teachers?

A．Ask students to send in their homework electronically.

B．Request students to recycle school paper.

C．Make students use both sides of paper.

4. What does Tim think the school cafeteria should do?

A．Use local produce.

B．Have meatless Mondays.

C．Stop selling bottled drinks.

6 . CORAL reefs are,in fact,a necessary part of our ecosystem and provide opportunities for human beings to gain a better understanding of the ocean.Unfortunately,they're also disappearing faster than ever.

According to a warning by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA) on Oct.8,the world is in its third recorded global coral bleaching（白化）since 1998 and 2010.This means no place with coral has been spared,as coral reefs are coming into contact with increasingly warm seas,which is leading to them dying off in large numbers.

Coral bleaching is like human cancer.It happens when corals are under stress from changes in light,nutrients,or temperature.This causes the coral to drive away the symbiotic algae（共生藻类）,living within their tissues（组织）, which play an important role in providing food for coral while making it colorful.Without the algae,coral reefs become pale and weak.In some cases they are not able to recover and eventually die off.

The current coral bleaching event started back in late 2014 and continued into this year with no signs of stopping.The BBC reports that 35% of coral reefs in the world will likely be affected,and an estimated 4,633 square miles (about 120,000 square kilometers) of coral reefs could die.

The loss of coral reefs is no small matter.Although they only take up 0.1% of the ocean floor,coral is home to about 25% of marine life.This isn't just a problem for divers and fish,as Eakin pointed out.Coral reefs are important globally,he added,as they protect shorelines,produce money in tourism,and help provide food for 500 million people worldwide.So people cannot overlook the environmental,economic and social effects of the loss.

The NOAA warning about coral bleaching came just about two months before a global climate summit（峰会）in Paris,where hundreds of world leaders will attempt to work our a plan to fight climate change.

Oceans will be a key subject during the summit,and Eakin says there's an "absolutely urgent need" for action.

1. Coral reefs,according to the passage,are dying off in large numbers as a result of     .

A．disease	B．warm seas
C．dirty water	D．a lack of fool

2. What keeps coral reefs colorful?

A．Nutrients.	B．Their tissues.
C．Light from seawater.	D．The symbiotic algae.

3. The climate summit in Paris       .

A．will be held two months before he NOAA warning about coral bleaching

B．has worked out a plan to fight climate change

C．will mainly discuss the problem of oceans

D．will regard oceans as a key topic of the global climate

4. Why are coral reefs important?
a.They protect shorelines.                                                    
b.They are beneficial to tourism.
c.They are home to most marine life.                                  
d.They help provide food for 500 million people.

A．a b d	B．a c d
C．a b c	D．b c d

7 . 假如你是校学生会主席，为了更好地保护环境，你代表学生会向全校学生发出倡议。请根据以下内容，写一份“低碳生活”倡议书：
1.“低碳生活”节能环保。
(1)尽量步行上学或骑自行车上学。
(2)离开房间前关掉灯和其它电器。
(3)垃圾分类回收。
(4)节约用纸。
2.倡议全校学生过“低碳生活”，这是一种经济、健康、幸福的生活方式。
注意：1.词数：100左右

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯

3.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。

参考词汇：电器electrical appliances
Dear friends,

As we can see, the environment around us is getting worse and worse. It is important for us to live a low-carbon life to protect the environment, not only for ourselves but also for our future generations.

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Thank you!

The students' Union

8 . Four Wild Animal Species Were Endangered

Maybe you can still see them at the zoo. But that doesn’t mean they’re doing alright in the wild.

Tigers

All six tiger species are endangered, with Sumatran tigers and South Chin tigers at a seriously endangered status. The main reasons for their population decline are illegal hunting and destroyed habitats(栖息地), as humans clear forests to gather timber（木材）and build roadways. Only about 3890 tigers presently live in the wild.

Ground squirrels

That’s right, even squirrels are endangered, specifically the San Joaquin ground squirrel. Native to California, USA, these guys have been disappearing since 1979 on account of the construction and human developments going through their habitat. Their total population is unknown , but it could be anywhere between 124000 and 413000.

Giraffes

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature recently put giraffes at a vulnerable status, the level just before endangered. The giraffe population has declined 40 percent in the last 30 years, primarily due to loss of habitat and illegal hunting. Some giraffes are killed just for their tails, which are considered status symbols in Africa.

Asian elephants

The main threat to Asian elephants, one of the most intelligent animals, is their shrinking habitat. As the human population grows, people invade their land to build roads and railway tracks. Elephants in Myanmar are at an especially high risk for being captured and traded or used illegally in the tourist industry. Fewer than 50000 are left on the entire continent.

1. What is the total population of tigers living in the wild?

A．Around 3890.

B．50000.

C．124000.

D．413000.

2. Which of the following is considered one of the most intelligent animals?

A．Tigers.

B．Giraffes.

C．Ground squirrels.

D．Asian elephants.

3. What is the common threat to the four wild animals?

A．Illegal hunting.

B．Disturbed habitat.

C．Developing tourism.

D．Unnecessary construction.

4. Which word can best describe the present situation for protecting wild animals?

A．Satisfactory.

B．Optimistic.

C．Urgent.

D．Stable.

9 . Our environment isn't as green and beautiful as it should be.There are steel monsters blocking out the sun. blowing out dangerous smoke,and letting out poisonous chemicals into rivers,cars producing harmful waste gas, people throwing out waste in a wrong way and all other kinds of sources that ruin the planet.Facing current environmental problems,people need to do their best to save the earth.

You cart see many big garbage dustbins in the streets.They're not there for a show,but for you to drop your waste.We should realize that what we do does count.So next time you get that urge to throw gum or a chocolate package out of the car window,or "accidentally" drop as you walk down the street,ask yourself how much waste you've been contributing to the environment with that bad habit going on for years.

At home,the first thing we can do to protect the environment is avoid letting water run continuously and make sure that taps are not leaky（漏的）,which would help greatly in scrimping.Another is to use energy-saving lights,and turn them off before you leave the rooms.It is not only energy-saving,but also cuts down electricity costs.

Recycling is a method to make items reusable.Many things you want to throw out can be made into new products through the reproducing process.Use your imagination to come up with ways on things that you can use again.

Pass the message of simple ways to save the environment on to kids.Starting with kids is a good way of teaching the message early in their lives,in the hope that they can carry it forward as they grow older.

With environmental protection awareness in mind,we can do what we can,for the results are to have a big effect on the planet.As long as we do our part,the world is one small step closer to being saved.

1. In the first paragraph the author uses "steel monsters" to refer to      .

A．big factories	B．high mountains
C．huge buildings	D．characters in fairy stories

2. From the fifth paragraph,we can know that      .

A．wonderful life comes from environmental protection

B．protecting the environment should start from childhood

C．protecting the environment begins with small little things

D．protecting the environment benefits the country and the people

3. Which of the following is NOT true?

A．To protect the environment may help you save some money.

B．Your bad habits for the environment are a harmful contribution.

C．The more people do their part,the greener the environment will be.

D．Selling what you don't want any more is not a kind of recycling.

4. The passage is mainly about      .

A．the use of garbage dustbins	B．how to save the environment
C．our present environmental problems	D．how to save water and electricity

10 . More cycling, better public transport and car bans… Places all over the world are taking a range of measures to lower traffic pollution.

Paris

Paris bans cars in many historic central districts on weekends, places odd-even(单双日制的) bans on vehicles, makes public transport free during major pollution events and encourages car-sharing programs. A long section of the right bank of the river. Seine is now car-free and a monthly ban on cars has come into force along the Champs-Elysees.

The Netherlands

Politicians want to ban the sale of all petrol cars from 2025, allowing only electric of hydrogen vehicles. The new law will allow anyone who already owns a petrol car to continue using it. Most cities encourage bicycle use.

Freiburg

Freiburg in Germany has 500km of bike routes and a cheap and efficient public transport system. One town, Vauban, forbids people to park near homes and makes car-owners pay 18,000 for a space on the edge of town. In return for living without a car, people are offered cheaper housing, free public transport, and plentiful bicycle spaces.

Curitiba

The southern Brazilian city of two million people has one of the biggest and lowest-cost bus systems in the world. Nearly 70% of its people go to work by public transport and the result is pollution-free air and traffic-free streets.

Copenhagen

Copenhagen prioritizes(优先考虑) bikes over cars and now has more cycles than people. The city calculates that one mile on a bike is worth $0.42 to society, while one mile in a car is a $0.2 loss. Large parts of the Danish capital have been closed to vehicles for decades.

1. What will happen in Paris during major pollution events?

A．Historic central districts won’t allow cars in.

B．People can take public transport free of charge.

C．Car-sharing programs will raise money publicly.

D．People must obey the old-even traffic restrictions.

2. From 2025, the Netherlands will ___________.

A．put 500km of bike routes into full use

B．completely forbid the use of petrol cars

C．only allow the sale of electric or hydrogen vehicles

D．own the biggest and lowest-cost bus system in the world

3. What does Vauban forbid its people to do?

A．Park their cars around their homes.

B．Sell or buy parking spaces.

C．Occupy bicycle spaces.

D．Go to work by car.

4. Which of the following cities attach great importance to cycling?

A．Park and Curitiba.

B．Paris and Freiburg.

C．Curitiba and Copenhagen.

D．Freiburg and Copenhagen.