Imagine that you’re sleeping in the wild in a tent and are awakened by the sound of wolves howling(狼嚎叫). That’s
The WCC educates people about wolves,
“Wolves help to keep all other animals in balance(平衡) and keep the environment really
When wolves became extinct in Yellowstone National Park, the elk(麋鹿) population increased to five times its normal(正常的) size and destroyed areas where birds lived. As
Now that wolves are back at Yellowstone, the birds have returned. “Learning about wolves, reading books about them, and telling your family and friends is a simple way
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2.提出倡议;
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Environment-friendly ideas have been created to supply people with helpful
With power bills, water bills and all other expenses
I hope these environment-friendly ideas can help everyone to do
4 . Hello, everyone! I’ve just come back from a wonderful trip to Tibet. Snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch. It was so beautiful there that
A.I felt as if I was in a fairyland (仙境). |
B.As they pass through Tibet. |
C.visitors are being told to pay more attention to protecting the environment. |
D.this beautiful countryside is being destroyed by careless visitors. |
E.How can we make visitors more aware of the damage that is being done to the environment? |
F.I’m struck by their beauty. |
G.We must change our way of life. |
5 . A year ago, I decided to create a more environmentally friendly kitchen, focusing on reducing the single-use products such as plastic bags and paper towels. I’m not going to sugarcoat my experience. It takes com mitment and a willingness to change long-held habits. In creating my kitchen, I tried a lot of different alternative products and some plain old com mon sense; the result, however, has been worth the effort. I’m recycling more and relying less on single-use products and I’m saving money too.
I’m not kidding when I say that I used to really love plastic storage bags, so this was, perhaps, the biggest challenge for me. Switching to reusable storage bags is a financial investment, but the cos is reasonable considering that I previously spent at least $ 100 annually on single-use plastic bags and wrap. I willcheck online periodically for recycling updates, where a zero-waste box for kitchen items is offered, from party supplies to mixed-materialfood containers.
I’m a clean freak (怪人) and used to go through an amount of paper towels on a daily basis, butit’s easy enough to take old T-shirts ortowels and cutthem up to use to wipe down surfaces. I’m also a fan of bamboo paper towels, which have the look and feel of traditional paper towels, yet are made from a highly renewable source and also break down in just 45 days. Better yet, they can be reused up to 100 times. As for kitchen sponges (海绵擦), I keep an eye out for those made with natural and recyclable materials.
When purchasing household items online from companies like Amazon or Jet, I will ask to have them shipped in as few boxes as possible or as small a box as possible if a single item is to be sent. I’ll let the company know that they should pay more attention to how It is packaging items for delivery.
1. What is the author’s main purpose of creating her kitchen?A.To save money. | B.To reduce waste and recycle more. |
C.To change her long-held habits. | D.To make it cleaner and more practical. |
A.M ake attractive. | B.Getinterested. |
C.Show off. | D.Give up. |
A.Begins to recycle more single-use plastic bags. |
B.Goes through an amount of paper towels on a daily basis. |
C.Checks online periodically to buy zero-waste box. |
D.Chooses to use the recyclable or reusable kitchen items. |
A.She has strong environmental awareness. |
B.She is used to traditional paper towels. |
C.She has a good knowledge of financialinvestment. |
D.She prefers to have her purchases packed in small boxes. |
Amsterdam has decided to remove gas vehicles (机动车) from the roads. By 2030 only non-polluting vehicles will be allowed in the streets. The Netherlands
The city will stop using gas vehicles gradually and increase the use of cleaner vehicles. Charging stations
That is
Hopefully, this policy will encourage other cities to ban polluting vehicles as well. In fact, Brussels is already considering
7 . John “Charlie” Veron-widely known as “the Godfather of Coral Reef (珊瑚礁)”-is a celebrated expert who has personally discovered nearly a quarter of the world’s coral species and has spent the past 45 years diving Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. But now the 73-year-old is raising the alarm about its future. The Great Barrier Reef, one of the natural wonders, is 2, 300 kilometers long and is the only living organism that can be seen from space. It is considered a World Treasure Site due to its biodiversity (生物多样性)with 30 species of whales, dolphins and sharks. Within the reef itself, there are also a number of tiny organisms and fishes.
However, its health is threatened. After the recent mass bleaching (白化)events, Veron dived in many areas of the Great Barrier Reef to see the damage for himself. “I was seeing and feeling it and it was absolutely shocking, ” he says.
Veron says the mass bleaching events in the past few years-and the possibility of losing one of nature’s greatest treasures-were a wake-up call for the world in the wider battle against climate change, which, together with the rising sea temperature, is considered the greatest threats to the reef.
Fortunately, earlier this year, the Australian government announced nearly 400 million dollars in new funding towards scientific projects designed to help the reef.
There has been criticism in Australia about the slow process for the funding. “It won’t be wasted, though,”Veron says. “As scientists will be able to create a sort of seed bank to protect the species until the climate is good enough to rebuild the reef. What the scientists hope to do is to help nature along a bit after the big carbon dioxide increase is over and it starts to come down.”
1. Why is the Great Barrier Reef considered a treasure site?A.It is a natural wonder. |
B.It can be seen from space. |
C.It has a rich variety of species. |
D.It is home to a great many fishes. |
A.Climate change is threatening biodiversity. |
B.The Great Barrier Reef is in danger of extinction. |
C.Scientists have found major factors in the reef’s blenching. |
D.Veron has made great contributions to environmental protection. |
A.Uncaring. | B.Doubtful. | C.Uncertain. | D.Positive. |
A.A news report. | B.A travel guide. |
C.A research plan. | D.A journal entry. |
8 . Coral reefs(珊瑚礁)as underwater walls can help reduce the effects of hurricanes on coastal communities. This seems unbelievable. It is reported that scientists have discovered that coral reefs are even more effective than man-made sea walls under the water. However, coral reefs are especially easy to be influenced by climate change. Overfishing and pollution have also proved very dangerous to them. Since 1950, half of the world’s coral reefs have already been lost. To protect our communities and keep sea ecosystems alive, we need to protect coral reefs right away.
Let’s take a closer look at how coral reefs protect us from floods, and how scientists are restoring (修复) reefs.
The roles that coral reefs play as underwater walls have long been recorded by scientists. During a Category 3 hurricane in 2015 in Australia, the coral reefs effectively protected the eastern shoreline from flooding. In contrast, the western coasts without coral reefs suffered serious damage. The researchers observed that the shape of coral reefs can break the approaching waves. More recently, researchers at the University of Miami have reached the same conclusion. They used a special lab simulator to recreate ocean conditions during a Category 5 hurricane. They found that coral reefs could reduce the impact of waves by up to 95 percent!
Because of higher ocean acidity (酸 性) and temperature, coral reefs are disappearing and dying out. At the same time, climate change puts weakened coral reefs under more stress. The University of Miami researchers are testing to plant new coral reefs while others are actively looking for effective methods to reduce the acidity of sea water. The governments have also paid more attention to these actions and provided enough money for reef restoration. With these efforts, we may address climate threats to coral reefs and they can carry on protecting our communities.
1. What can we know about coral reefs?A.They can reduce hurricanes. |
B.They are faced with danger now. |
C.They can’t effectively prevent floods. |
D.They aren’t influenced by overfishing. |
A.A terrible hurricane attacked Australia in 2015. |
B.Scientists paid little attention to coral reefs before. |
C.Coral reefs could reduce the impact of waves to 95%. |
D.The eastern coasts of Australia were damaged seriously. |
A.Coral reefs may disappear. | B.Coral reefs will be ignored. |
C.More coral reefs may appear | D.Few coral reefs will be planted. |
A.To introduce the growth of coral reefs. |
B.To explain the functions of coral reefs. |
C.To encourage people to plant more coral reefs. |
D.To stress the importance of protecting coral reefs. |
9 . March 3 is World Wildlife Day, an opportunity to celebrate the wonderful diversity of plants and animals on earth. This day also marks the 50th anniversary of an international agreement between governments to ensure the trading of wild animals and plants—which is estimated to be worth billions of US dollars globally—doesn’t threaten species’ survival.
The voluntary deal, called the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora(CITES), provides varying degrees of protection to more than 37,000 species globally. The text of the convention was agreed at a meeting on March 3,1973 and it came into force in 1975. It provides a framework for 184 participants to ensure sustain-able trading of wild species for products such as food, fur and medicines.
“Without CITES, we’d lack a vital mechanism to turn off the ever-flowing and sorrowful deal of species driven by market demand,” said Abigail Entwistle at conservation charity in a press release.
The mountain gorilla is one species benefiting from a total trade ban under CITES in partner ship with this charity. Since this began, the population size has risen fourfold to more than 1,000 individuals. The pygmy hippos(侏儒河马)are also protected by CITES. They are found in the forests and swamps of West Africa, with most living in Liberia. Recently, conservationists have confirmed that pygmy hippos have a wider distribution than previously thought.
Grenadines pink rhino iguana(犀牛鬣蜥)is a striking species, which is threatened by hunting, because it still lacks CITES protection. Since 2016, the charity has been working with local and international partners to protect this species. The important point is that it works. The charity says“a CITES listing would be the logical next step”to better protect its survival.
1. What is the purpose of the international agreement?A.To earn profits for humans. |
B.To ensure the diversity of wildlife. |
C.To lower the trade barrier between countries. |
D.To keep a balance between trade and species’ survival. |
A.It reveals reasons for species declining. |
B.It shows mechanism of conservation charity. |
C.It contributes to species conservation on earth. |
D.It drives people to research on species’ survival. |
A.By providing examples. | B.By making a summary. |
C.By drawing comparisons. | D.By explaining a concept. |
A.Optimistic. | B.Objective. |
C.Doubtful. | D.Unclear. |
When Zhou Longshan started filming birds 10 years ago at Baiyangdian Lake,
Then things snowballed. In the following years, the teacher became a bird watcher, a volunteer ranger at the lake, a photographer
“Sharing bird-protection knowledge with children can make them feel the
Growing up in a local village, Zhou,60, has fond childhood memories
“When I was a child, the water in Baiyangdian was limpid. The fish and aquatic plants in the water could be seen clearly,” he said. “I often caught fish with my friends, rowed boats and drank the lake water
Between the 1960s and 1980s,
When Zhou became a teacher in the 1990s, the stink from the lake could sometimes be smelled from his village. “The lake became stinking, the population and species of fish and birds decreased, and the locals were unwilling to go near the lake,” he recalled.
Since the Xiong’an New Area was established in 2017, Baiyangdian’s rehabilitation and protection activities
Zhou will retire in June. “I will continue patrolling the lake and photographing the birds, to contribute to the protection of birds in my hometown,” he said.