1.保护环境的重要性;
2.如何低碳生活;
3.发出倡议。
注意:1.词数100左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear fellow students,
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Student Union
2 . There was a time when a trip to the supermarket in the United States often ended with a seemingly simple question from the cashier, “Paper or plastic?” Well, which type of bag would you choose?
While both types of bags have some influence on the environment, it has long been supposed that paper bags are better. They are made from a renewable source, are broken down easily, burn without giving off thick smoke and can be recycled. However, the producing process behind paper bags uses more energy than that of plastic ones. How can this be true?
Studies show that paper bag production requires four times as much energy as plastic bag production. And the amount of water used to make them is twenty times larger. Besides, the influence on forests is very serious. It takes about fourteen million trees to produce ten billion paper bags, which happen to be the number of bags used in the United States yearly. In terms of recycling, the idea that paper bags are more environment-friendly than plastic ones can be quickly discarded. Research shows it requires about 98% less energy to recycle plastic than it does to recycle paper.
Even though paper bags might be more harmful than plastic ones, plastic still seems to be considered as the more harmful of the two by governments. In Ireland, for example, a tax has been introduced to discourage the use of plastic bags. People have to pay 22 cents for every plastic bag, and as a result, their use has dropped quickly.
There’s no doubt that it makes more sense to reuse these bags. However, we don’t seem to be doing that at present. That may be because they fall apart quickly. If so, cloth bags are a better choice, but still, their production also has a bad influence on the environment. So what to do? How should we answer the question of “Paper or plastic?” It seems that we first need to ask ourselves one more general question: “What can I do to help the environment?”
1. Why does the author ask the question at the end of paragraph 1?A.To express the author’s doubts. |
B.To tell readers how to save money. |
C.To show the kindness of the cashier. |
D.To introduce the point for discussion to arouse readers’ interest. |
A.need more water to produce | B.require less energy to recycle |
C.have less influence on forests | D.take more time to break down |
A.Shared. | B.Discussed. | C.Given up. | D.Put forward. |
A.Paper or cloth? | B.A new bag or your own one? |
C.Paper or plastic? | D.A small bag or big one? |
1.保护环境的重要性;
2.如何低碳生活;
3.发出倡议。
注意:1、写作词数应为80左右;
2、在答题卡内相应位置作答。
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4 . For some people, walking or running outdoors is a great way to work out. However, seeing trash (垃圾) all over the ground is not so pleasant. Well, some people are doing something about it. They are plogging!
“Plogging” began in Sweden. The name combines the Swedish word “plocka,” which means to pick up, and the word Jogging, which means to run slowly. A Swedish man named Erik, started the movement in 2016. On the World Environment Day website, Erik says that he would ride his bike to work every day. Concerned about the amount of trash and litter he saw each day on his way to work, he took matters into his own hands.
In Sweden, many people who exercise outdoors have been doing plogging for years. Take Jeff Horowitz for example. He is a personal trainer in Washington, D.C. He often picks up trash while running outside. “I didn’t know it was a thing really. This is just my personal ethics(道德标准). where 1 go for a run and if I happen to see a piece of garbage lying around and it’s within reach - it is a kind of a little test for me to see if I can grab it and throw it in a near trash can without stopping. And it helps clean up the neighborhood,” he announced.
Today, plogging is an official activity, one that is becoming increasingly popular. Cities around the world now hold plogging events. “I would just hope people would think twice before dropping a garbage on the ground. And, it’s easy to put your garbage in the trash cans. I just think people should think about it a little bit more. I do hope one day there will not be a need for plogging.” said an interviewee.
1. What does the underlined phrase “took matters into his own hands” mean in paragraph 3?A.called on people to join him. | B.appealed to people to go green. |
C.began to pick up the trash. | D.had the collected trash recycled. |
A.Plogging comes naturally to joggers who care about the environment. |
B.Plogging is an easy way to clean the environment. |
C.It doesn’t make any sense to joy without picking up trash. |
D.It is better to clean up ‘the neighborhood by plogging. |
A.Jogging is truly beneficial. | B.Trash cans should be within reach. |
C.Throwing trash everywhere is not acceptable. | D.Communities should be kept clean. |
A.New Exercise Enjoys unbelievable popularity |
B.New Exercise Trend Also Helps Environment |
C.Plogging-a Fashionable Way to clear waste |
D.Plogging-an Exercise Originating in Sweden |
1. 发出倡议的目的;
2. 低碳生活的建议;
3. 呼吁大家采取行动。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear friends,
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The Student’s Union
1.海报主题及制作过程;
2.活动感受。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右:
2.可适当增加细节以使行文连贯。
Dear fellow students,
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Thank you!
1.出行时间、目的;2.出行方式;3.你的体会;
注意:词数100左右,可增加细节。
Dear Tom,
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8 . Wild beavers (河狸) are back! Experts say that the wild beaver families are doing well. The beavers are even boosting wildlife and the environment!
Over ten years ago, a family of beavers turned up in a part of the river Otter, in Devon. No one knew exactly where they came from. It was a big surprise wild beavers hadn’t lived in England for around 400 years!
In 2015, the government allowed the beavers to stay there as part of a test. They wanted to see if these animals could be reintroduced to the wild. The test ends in February. Some scientists from the University of Exeter already say the beavers help the wildlife in the area. One scientist called it “an amazing story”.
A lot of this is because of dams (水坝). Beavers build dams along the river. This creates deep pools in the riverbed and slows the water down. Scientists say this is perfect for many different types of plants and animals! Many plants are growing near the beavers. Different types of animals are also becoming more and more in the river. Beavers also help make flooding less, scientists say. The beavers’ dams slow down the speed of the river, especially after heavy rain.
Beavers aren’t the only animals that are being reintroduced to the wild! In 2019, red squirrels were brought back to an area of the Scottish Highlands. Further away, the world's rarest (罕见的) duck, the Madagascar pochard, is making a comeback. It was set free into the wild on the African island in 2019 and is doing well.
Who knows what other animals might be making a comeback?
1. The underlined word “boosting”in Paragraph 1 probably means “______”A.building | B.spreading | C.helping | D.creating |
A.To reintroduce animals to the wild. |
B.To introduce the beavers to the wild. |
C.To build dams for the beavers in the river. |
D.To grow more different plants along the river. |
A.They help plants grow. | B.They eat up the plants. |
C.They do harm to animals. | D.They bring heavy floods. |
A.One. | B.Two. | C.Three. | D.Four. |
A.Worried. | B.Disappointed. | C.Tired. | D.Pleased. |
9 . From the world’s last seven to a global population of more than 5,000, China spent nearly 40 years bringing back crested ibises(朱鹗)from the edge of extinction.
With its typical red crest and face, as well as a long black mouth and snow-white feathers, the crested ibis is known as “the oriental gem” in China. They were once widespread in East Asia and Siberia until the 20th century when hunting, ecological damage and increased human activities drove the birds to near extinction.
In 1981, the entire species around the world was down to the seven crested ibises which were found only in Yangxian County, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, and deep in the Qinling Mountains, making Qinling, a natural boundary between China's north and south,the last shelter of the wild birds.
Since 1981, the local government of Yangxian County has put forward four bans for the protection of the species, prohibiting activities including hunting in the birds' living areas,cutting down trees where they nest, using chemicals in their food-finding areas, and firing guns in their breeding(繁殖)areas. The Chinese government arranged special funds to protect the habitat of crested ibises, sealing off mountains to plant trees in the birds' living areas.China started the artificial breeding of crested ibises in 1991 and had bred more than 400 birds in Shaanxi as of last year.
Years of constant effort have brought promising results. It is estimated that there are more than 5,000 crested ibises in the world now, and a majority of them live in Shaanxi. The bird's habitat in China has risen from less than 5 square km in 1981 to the current 15,000 square km.
“It is lucky that the crested ibis, an ancient bird, is still flying around,” said Zan Linsen, head of the Shaanxi Academy of Forestry. “The conservation story of crested ibises not only shows us the power of ancient life, but also the necessity and urgency of ecological environment protection.”
1. Why are the Qinling Mountains so important to crested ibises?A.They are where crested ibises were first found. |
B.They used to be the last habitat of crested ibises. |
C.They are the only breeding area of crested ibises. |
D.They protect crested ibises from natural enemies. |
A.Crested ibises are unlikely to be bred artificially. |
B.It's legal to own hunting guns in Yangxian County. |
C.Hunting has been the biggest threat to crested ibises. |
D.The government plays a key role in saving crested ibises. |
A.Merciful and ambitious. | B.Relieved and happy. |
C.Shocked and curious. | D.Sorry and regretful. |
A.Rare animals in China: crested ibises |
B.Artificial breeding of crested ibises in China |
C.Endangered crested ibises making a comeback |
D.Crested ibises found again in the Qinling Mountains |
10 . People have different ways of dealing with waste paper, specifically used newspapers. Some put them in the recycling area, while others keep them as wrappers (包装纸). While these are both good measures, a Japanese publishing company had a better idea for their end use.
The Mainichi Newspapers Co., Ltd. invented the “Green Newspaper”, which allows people to grow plants with it. This unique newspaper was published on Greenery Day, which is focused on environmental news and made of green paper with seeds placed into it. What makes it even more special is the ink (油墨) used to print words and photos, which is made from plants. The publisher advises readers to tear the used newspaper into small pieces and plant them in a container with soil. They should water them, like they would do for any plant. Within a few weeks, the seeds will grow into plants.
This brilliant concept was invented by Dentsu Inc., one of Japan’s most famous advertising agencies, which works with the publishing company on the initiative (倡议). The publisher’s belief is environmental sustainability (持续性). As its mission statement says, “The Mainichi doesn’t take action only through information, but also by solving global issues.” With joint efforts, this initiative has reached the corners of Japan and sold around millions of copies daily. Other such initiatives producing plantable paper are also seen in India and the US.
About 95 million trees are lost for producing newspapers every year. The Internet, the number of whose users stands for 62.5 percent of the population worldwide, has influenced how people read news and the print readership has dropped greatly. However, the reinvention and reimagination of this newspaper will bring about a change in the publishing industry as well as having an environmental influence.
1. What do we know about the “Green Newspaper”?A.It uses high-tech materials. |
B.It provides energy for seeds. |
C.It’s printed with plant-based ink. |
D.It’s published to celebrate Greenery Day. |
A.It’s easier said than done. |
B.Everything comes to him who waits. |
C.Many hands make light work. |
D.Actions speak louder than words. |
A.Doubtful. | B.Supportive. |
C.Indifferent. | D.Negative. |
A.About 59 million trees are lost for producing newspapers. |
B.The Internet has changed the way people read news totally. |
C.The popularity of the Internet leads to the fall of the print readership. |
D.The “Green Newspaper” will encourage more people to protect the environment. |