1 . The first time ever I realized that plastic was a serious matter for our planet was during a road trip in Western Australia, almost 12 years ago.
We
This was just one of the many experiences I’ve lived that made me more
Our trip to Borneo was another life-changing
Besides, we were also
Facing this global issue
A.stayed | B.visited | C.worked | D.stopped |
A.land | B.ocean | C.district | D.supermarket |
A.threw | B.picked | C.dropped | D.carried |
A.sure | B.proud | C.concerned | D.comfortable |
A.travel | B.deliver | C.remove | D.play |
A.story | B.growth | C.experience | D.suffering |
A.free | B.cheap | C.valuable | D.safe |
A.failed | B.managed | C.hesitated | D.happened |
A.firmly | B.violently | C.deeply | D.dramatically |
A.action | B.project | C.schedule | D.protection |
A.dry up | B.tie up | C.clean up | D.take up |
A.washed | B.proved | C.rushed | D.injured |
A.on purpose | B.for sure | C.by mistake | D.in person |
A.confusion | B.determination | C.frustration | D.satisfaction |
A.make | B.do | C.achieve | D.find |
2 . For more than 60 years, the soft drink Sprite has come packaged in iconic (标志性的) green bottles. Now, that time has come to an end. Starting Aug. 1, the Coca-Cola Co., which produces Sprite, will package the lemon-lime drink in clear plastic bottles in North America, the company announced Wednesday.
By bottling Sprite in clear plastic, Coca-Cola says, the bottles will be able to be recycled more times. One goal, the company says, is to increase the supply of recycled plastic that the company can then use to make future bottles. “Taking colours out of bottles improves the quality of the recycled material,” said Julian Ochoa, the CEO of a plastic recycling company working with Coca-Cola.
Sprite’s green plastic bottles were already recyclable. But coloured plastic bottles are typically separated from clear plastic bottles during the recycling process in order to keep the recycled plastic from becoming discoloured, Coca-Cola said. The green Sprite bottles were more often recycled into things like clothes and carpeting, which are more difficult to recycle again.
Environmental organizations say the problem with Sprite bottles is not only the colour, but the material: single-use plastic. “Coca-Cola’s recent announcement is another greenwashing attempt from one of the world’s worst plastic polluters,” said Kate Melges, who leads the Plastics Project at Greenpeace, “We are in the midst of a massive (巨大的) plastic pollution crisis. This is not a useful practice.”
Coca-Cola produces more than 100 billion plastic bottles every year, according to data it provided in 2019, making it one of the world’s largest producers of single-use plastic waste.
Soft drink bottles are usually made of a type of plastic called polyethyleneglycol terephthalate (PET). PET is lightweight, food-safe and recyclable — but like other plastics, PET can take hundreds of years to decompose. “Bottles with recycled content will still be thrown away, sent to landfills, or littered,” said Matt Littlejohn of Oceana, an ocean conservation (保护) organization.
1. Why does the Coca-Cola Co. decide to use the new package?A.To increase its production. |
B.To cut jobs in its factories. |
C.To make its operation greener. |
D.To suit the needs of customers. |
A.Worried. | B.Uncaring. | C.Positive. | D.Doubtful. |
A.Grow up. | B.Take off. | C.Throw away. | D.Break down. |
A.Sprite to Be Packaged in Clear Bottles |
B.Coca-Cola Loses Its Wide Popularity |
C.Sprite Reduces Its Product Supply |
D.Coca-Cola Is the Largest Polluter |
3 . Most environmental pollution comes from humans and their inventions. The electric bulbs are thought to be one of the greatest human inventions of all time. However, too much of a good thing has started to negatively impact the environment. Light pollution, the extreme or inappropriate use of outdoor artificial light, is affecting human health and wildlife behavior. There is a global movement to reduce light pollution, and everyone can help.
Light pollution is a global issue. This became particularly obvious when the World Atlas (地图册)of Night Sky Brightness, a computer-generated map based on thousands of satellite photos, was published in 2016. Vast areas of North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia are glowing with light, while only Siberia, the Sahara, and the Amazon are in total darkness.
Artificial light can wreak havoc on natural body rhythms in both humans and animals. It interrupts sleep and confuses the circadian rhythm(生理节奏)一the internal, twenty-four-hour clock that guides day and night activities and affects physiological processes in nearly all living organisms. One of these processes is the production of the hormone melatonin(褪黑素), which is released when it is dark and is prevented when there is light. An increased amount of light at night lowers melatonin production, which results in lack of sleep, headaches, stress, anxiety, and other health problems. Blue light, in particular, has been shown to reduce levels of melatonin in humans. It is found in cell phones and other computer devices, as well as in light-emitting diodes (LEDs), the kinds of bulbs that have become popular at home and in industrial and city lighting due to their low cost and energy efficiency.
Studies show that light pollution is also impacting animal behaviors, such as migration (迁徙)patterns and habitat formation. Because of light pollution, sea turtles guided by moonlight during migration get confused, lose their way, and often die. Large numbers of insects, a primary food source for birds and other animals, are drawn to artificial light and are instantly killed upon contact with light sources. Even animals living under the deep sea may be affected by underwater artificial lighting. One study looked at how animals in sea responded to brightly lit panels put under water off the coast of Wales. Fewer filter feeding animals(滤食性动物), such as the sea squirt(海鞘), made their homes near the lighted panels. This could mean that the artificial light is altering ocean ecosystems.
The good news is that light pollution, unlike many other forms of pollution, is reversible(可逆的)and each one of us can make a difference! Now, many people are taking action to reduce light pollution and bring back the natural night sky. Individuals are urged to use outdoor lighting only when and where it is needed, to make sure outdoor lights are properly shielded (遮挡)and direct light down instead of up into the sky, and to close window blinds, shades, and curtains at night to keep light inside.
1. What does the underlined phrase “wreak havoc on” in Para. 3 probably mean?A.Greatly improve. | B.Well maintain. |
C.Strictly manage. | D.Seriously damage. |
A.Light pollution was first studied as a global issue in 2016. |
B.Deep-sea environment can help animals avoid light pollution. |
C.Artificial light affects the sense of direction and habits of animals. |
D.LEDs can be used more because of low cost and energy efficiency. |
A.Unconcerned. | B.Negative. |
C.Neutral. | D.Positive. |
A.To call on people to reduce light pollution. |
B.To discuss fors and againsts of artificial light. |
C.To give suggestions to protect environment. |
D.To show development prospect of artificial light. |
4 . Many of us might not give a second thought to dropping a small piece of litter. After all, if it is so small, it cannot possibly be that harmful, can it?
Although cigarette ends are small, they are bad for the environment. Worldwide, about 4.3 trillion cigarette ends are littered every year. As well as ruining the beauty of the environment, they contain poisonous chemicals.
Waste is a big problem for the environment, so we need to do something. Not littering at all or cleaning up “small waste” saves money spent on clearing off litter properly.
A.They are harmful to our health. |
B.These find their way into the water supply. |
C.In today’s world, the answer is certainly “Yes, it can!” |
D.Proper measures should be taken to deal with the pollution issues. |
E.However, it would be better not to smoke or use plastic bags at all. |
F.Plastic bags are another common form of litter dangerous to the environment. |
G.But in some countries, including China, customers are now charged for each bag. |
Air pollution is no doubt a major concern in many big cities across the world. More than 80% of people living in cities are often exposed (接触) to unsafe air, according to a report
“Air pollution in cities continues
In the past few years, the number of cities watching over air pollution
The report also showed that poorer countries
参考词汇:生活垃圾: household garbage
垃圾分类:garbage sorting/garbage classification
干垃圾:dry garbage 湿垃圾:wet garbage(kitchen waste)
可回收垃圾:recyclables 有害垃圾:hazardous waste
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When I was a child, I hoped to live in the city.I think I would be happy there.Now I am living in a city,but I miss my home in countryside.There the air is clean or the mountains are green.Unfortunately, on the development of industrialization, the environment has been polluted.Lots of studies have been shown that global warming has already become a very seriously problem.The airs we breathe in is getting dirtier and dirtier.Much rare animals are dying out.We must found ways to protect your environment.If we fail to do so,we'll live to regret it.