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2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读—科普知识
2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读-科普知识01（2022秋·江苏宿迁·九年级统考期中）Fresh green grass. Hundreds of colorful wild flowers. Water running into little pools. Birds making their homes in boxes. The 9,500-square-metre Augustenborg Botanical Garden may look just like any other well-organized park, but there’s a difference. It lies on the roofs(屋顶) of industrial and office buildings in the city of Malmo in Sweden.Green roofs are not a new invention. And now they are getting popular again. The common roofs of a mode m city have endless black surfaces(表面) with no life or water. Perhaps that’s why a garden on a roof becomes such a perfect choice for more people.Green roofs are not just pretty. They also help to moderate the city temperature. The high temperatures on common roofs in summer can make top floor flats uncomfortably hot. What is more, they play a part in making the cities hotter than the countryside around them, causing the “urban heat-island effect”. On a green roof, however, with its plants and water, temperatures change only a little, as they do in a park. This can greatly cut the costs of heatingand cooling in the building below.Also, a green roof takes in rain water, and protects the city drainage system(排水系统). ________ And small animals and birds can make their homes on it. Thanks to this, the city may become part of nature, rather than something completely separate from it.While the cost of building such as roof can still be higher, it can be cheaper in the long term as a result of energy savings. And wouldn’t it be wonderful to be able to walk out into a garden high above the city’s noise and traffic, whether you’re at school or in an office or just at home in a ten-floor block?1．With the example of Augustenborg Botanical Garden, the writer wants to explain ________.A．what a green roof is like B．how wildlife is protectedC．what to do with a spare roof D．how to organize a good park2．The underlined word “moderate” in Paragraph 3 is the closest in meaning to “________”.A．raise B．check C．control D．record3．Which of the following is the best sentence to fill in the blank in Paragraph 4?A．A common roof is noisy.B．A green roof is alive.C．A green roof stops pollution.D．A common roof increases the cost.4．The purpose of the passage is to ________.A．introduce the change of green roofs B．solve the problems with green roofsC．show the amazing beauty of green roofs D．describe the advantages(优点) of green roofs02（2023·辽宁朝阳·统考中考真题）Chinese researchers reached the top of Qomolangma on May 4, 2022. They set up the world’s highest automatic(自动的) weather station at an altitude(海拔) of 8,830 meters. This helps them to study the influences of climate change on the environment.It is the highest automatic weather station in the world now. It has taken the place of the station sitting at an altitude of 8,430 meters on the south side of the mountain, which is the second highest now. This allows Chinesescientists to directly collect data(数据) for the first time from the top of the world’s highest mountain.Collecting and studying data from Qomolangma is not easy. But the data will give valuable information about the condition of local glaciers(冰川) and mountain snow. It will also help scientists study and understand the global monsoon(季风) system, so experts can make proper decisions about climate change.Yao Tandong, a famous expert, said Chinese scientists had set up eight weather stations from 5,200 to 8,830 meters above sea level. Half of the stations were set up at an altitude higher than 7,000 meters. “Along with strong government support and hard work by scientists, China has become a global front-runner in fields such as climate change.” Yao said.5．What is the altitude of the highest automatic weather station?A．5,200 meters.B．7,000 meters.C．8,430 meters.D．8,830 meters.6．What does the underlined word “It” refer to(指代) in Paragraph 3?A．Reaching the top of Qomolangma.B．The influences of climate change.C．The data from Qomolangma.D．The highest automatic weather station.7．How many weather stations were set up at an altitude higher than 7,000 meters?A．Two.B．Four.C．Six.D．Eight.8．Which statement(陈述) is NOT right according to the passage?A．Chinese scientists can directly collect data from the top of Qomolangma now.B．It is hard to collect and study data from Qomolangma.C．The second highest weather station is on the north side of the mountain.D．China has made great achievements in fields such as climate change.9．In which part of a newspaper can we find the passage?A．Science.B．Sports.C．Travel.D．Health.03（2022秋·山东济宁·九年级统考期末）Music plays an important role in the lives of people all over the world. That is why many wonder what influences their tastes in music. Could your music list show something about your personality?One study by Heriot-Walt University offered a possible answer by an experiment. Here are the results it found: Pop Music. Fans of top 40 pop hits are likely to be outgoing and honest. While pop music lovers are hard-working and have high self-esteem(自尊), researchers suggest that they may be less creative and easy to get worried.Rap or Hip-Hop Music. People usually believe that rap lovers are more aggressive(好争斗的), but researchers have found no such connection. They say rap fans are likely to have high self-esteem and are usually outgoing.Rock or Heavy Metal Music. Although sometimes rock or heavy metal music seems aggressive, researchers found that fans of this style of music are usually quite gentle. They can be creative, but are often shy and have low self-esteem.Classical Music. Classical music lovers are typically shyer but also feel comfortable with themselves and the world around them. They are creative and have a good sense of self-esteem.Though personality alone does not explain musical preferences, this experiment helps you know yourself and others better.10．What’s the purpose of the study?A．To know what kind of music people like most.B．To tell people the importance of listening to music.C．To show people which kind of music they should listen to.D．To test the relationship between a person’s personality and his or her music list.11．How might a person’s personality be if he or she is a fan of pop music?A．Quiet and shy.B．Serious and strict.C．Friendly and polite.D．Outgoing and honest.12．What kind of music does Mrs. Green like listening to if she feels relaxed about the world around her?A．Pop music.B．Rock music.C．Classical music.D．Rap music.13．What’s the best title for the text?A．Music and hobby B．Music and personalityC．Fans and music D．Researchers and music04（2022秋·湖北襄阳·九年级统考期中）My blood type (血型) is AB, which only 7 percent of Chinese have. I always thought it made me special, even though I had no real reason to believe that. But in Japan, blood type is usedWe all like to know things about ourselves, and blood type is just another fun way to understand why we do some things. Just have fun with it.14．Blood type is used to decide one’s personality in ________.A．Japan B．the USA C．the UK D．India15．A reporter would be a good job for ________ people.A．type O B．type AB C．type A D．type B16．What does the writer think of that blood type is used to decide one’s personality?A．It’s really true.B．Just have fun with it.C．Maybe we can take some advice to find a job.D．Believe it or not, it depends on yourself.05（2022秋·河南洛阳·九年级统考期中）Have you ever been angry at someone when you were hungry? If so, you’ve experienced “hangry (饿怒)” —some people get angry easily as they are hungry. The reason for this lies in what happens inside your body when it needs food.Everything you eat would be changed into different kinds of nutrients (营养物质) in your body. These nutrients would enter your blood and be passed to every part of your body and be used for creating energy. As time passes after your last meal, these nutrients in your blood drop. Also, your blood glucose (血糖) drops. Unlike other parts in your body, your brain totally depends on blood glucose to do its job. You’ve probably already noticed that simple things can become difficult when you are hungry and your blood glucose levels drop. You may find it hard to pay attention. For example, you may make silly mistakes in your study and homework. You might also have noticed that you can’t even speak clearly when you’re too hungry.Another thing that happens when you’re hungry is behaving impolitely and can’t control yourself, such as snapping at others. In that case, even though you may already try your best to avoid conflict (冲突) with important friends, you may still be too angry to control yourself when you are staying with the people you are most relaxed with. That’s why you may find yourself being impatient with your parents or friends.So what should we do to avoid being hangry? The easiest way is to eat something before you get too hungry. The best choice is to have some nutrient - rich and natural foods that help deal with hunger quickly and can be kept in our body as long as possible, but not fast food. The final way is to suggest that difficult situations should be dealt with after a meal, not before.17．When does “hangry” usually happen?A．When the body needs food.B．When nutrients enter your body.C．When the blood glucose levels drop.D．When it’s hard for you to pay attention.18．What does the underlined words “snapping at” mean in Chinese?A．称赞B．呵斥C．嘲笑D．帮助19．Which paragraphs tell the influence of being hangry?A．①②B．②③C．③④D．④⑤20．Which is one of the ways to deal with hunger?A．Eat something after you get too hungry.B．Stay with people you are most relaxed with.C．Deal with difficult situations after meals.D．Eat a little junk food before you are hungry.21．Who is the text written for?A．Doctors.B．Teachers.C．Parent.D．Students.06（2022秋·山东菏泽·九年级统考期中）Have you ever thought about why you are the way you are? And what does your personality（性格）connect with? Recent research has showed that the position（位置）in which we are born in our family plays a very important role in forming personality.The eldest childBeing the only child, the eldest enjoys all their parents’ attention. However, new parents usually expect to see their child do well. And the eldest child tries to meet these expectations. As a result, the eldest children are usuallypolite and traditional. The problems come with the birth of another child. Suddenly the attention they’re used to receiving becomes weaker. Then, they don’t feel safe and will try to do all they can to make their parents happy.The second childThe second child has no experience of life without a brother or sister, so they never know how their brothers or sisters feel when they suddenly have to share the attention. The second children are often more outgoing and always looking for ways to get attention. One of the most common ways to achieve this is by making people laugh and the second children are often the jokers of the family. Again, problems can appear when another baby arrives. Suddenly, the second child becomes the middle child and may lose a clear sense（意识）of where they are.The third childWith the birth of their third baby, parents will often feel this is their last chance to bring up a child. This means the youngest child, more often than not, is spoilt（溺爱）with attention and love. This can lead them to be very self-centered, believing that the world moves around them. They are always treated as the “baby” of the family so they don’t do as well as they could do. They like doing things in unexpected ways, so they are also likely to be creative. 22．What influences people’s personality according to the text?A．Birth place.B．Birth weight.C．Birth order.23．What does the underlined word “they” refer to in the text?A．The eldest children.B．The second children.C．The parents.24．Compared to the first child, the second child is _________ according to the text.A．more polite and traditionalB．more humorous and outgoingC．more creative and confident25．According to the text, if Tom thinks mainly about himself and always has new ideas, he might be _________.A．the eldest child B．the second child C．the third child07（2022秋·山东菏泽·九年级统考期中）It is said that tea can improve creative power(力量) of the literary(文学的) artists in ancient China.According to Lu Yu’s Cha Jing, tea-drinking in China can be traced back(追溯) to the Zhou Dynasty—tea was discovered by Shen Nong and became popular as a drink in the State of Lu because of Zhou Gong.Tea-drinking in China has a long history of four thousand years. As the legend(传说) has it, Shen Nong tasted hundreds of wild plants in order to prevent people from eating the poisonous plants. It is said that he was once poisoned but was saved by eating some leaves of an evergreen(常青的) plant with white flowers. Later, people called the leaves that saved his life “cha”.In modern times, people still keep tea-drinking as one of their everyday activities. According to the study, tea can also influence some modern illnesses. To those who have to work with computers for a long time, drinking tea can help them to recreate a new balance(平衡) in their bodies. And to those old people, drinking tea is also a good way to make them have a longer life.26．Tea-drinking in China can be traced back to ________.A．the Zhou Dynasty B．the Xia Dynasty C．the Tang DynastyA．供饮用的B．美味的C．有毒的28．What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us?A．The birth of tea.B．Tea became popular.C．Shen Nong was once poisoned.29．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A．Tea can improve creative power of the computer workers in ancient China.B．Tea became popular as a drink in the State of Lu because of Zhou Gong.C．People don’t keep tea-drinking as one of their everyday activities.30．What is the main idea of this passage?A．The legend of Shen Nong.B．The history of tea-drinking in China.C．Tea can influence some modern illnesses.参考答案：1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D【导语】本文讲述介绍了绿色屋顶，并介绍了其好处。
2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读 04 新闻报道
2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读-新闻报道01（2023·全国·九年级假期作业）Shenzhen Daily 2023-02-28Getting a pie from the sky is becoming a reality in the city as online delivery platform Meituan has been allowed to start drone delivery service(无人机送餐服务), Shenzhen Evening News reported.At Galaxy World in Longgang District, a reporter from the newspaper watched how a meal has been delivered by the drone on Thursday. The drone slowly landed and a door above the Meituan Intelligent Dining Cabinet(储藏柜) opened slowly, where the drone put the meal box inside the cabinet.“It takes about 15 minutes to place the order and receive the meal. A lot of people have tried the drone delivery service here,” said a woman who just took her meal box out from the cabinet.During the year 2022, food and drinks such as noodles, fruits, coffee and milk tea and even flowers have been delivered through Meituan’s drone delivery system, the report said.The company said that as of last year, it had completed over 100,000 drone deliveries. Meituan started to explore drone delivery service in 2017 and started the try in early 2021. The service has an average delivery time of 12 minutes, which is less than traditional delivery methods, according to the company.There are only a few cities in the world with the advantages of drone delivery service, and Shenzhen is taking the lead in China, according to the report. However, there are still some problems with this kind of service. 1．Where is the meal box put?A．In Longgang District.B．Inside the cabinet.C．By the drone.D．At Galaxy World.2．What is the main idea of the second paragraph?A．Where the drone landed.B．When the service started.C．How the service provided.D．Who watched the drone.3．What can we learn from the last paragraph?A．Many cities around the world have the drone delivery service.B．The drone delivery service has many advantages in our daily life.C．Shenzhen is the first city starting drone delivery service in China.D．The drone delivery service is very popular all over the world.4．What is the passage going to talk about next?A．How to make good use of the drone delivery service.B．What problems the drone delivery service faces.C．How to solve the problems of the drone delivery service.D．What advantages the drone delivery service has.02（2023·广东汕头·校联考三模）A team of elderly women in Chongqing, serving as “shared-grandmas” to help working parents pick up their children from school and stay with the kids, has received a lot of likes online recently.The team of “shared-grandmas” from the Shipingcun Community in Chongqing’s Jiulongpo District includes nine retired (退休的) women, mostly empty-nesters (空巢老人). They volunteer to take care of 25 kids in the community.Working parents of the children who aren’t able to pick up their kids from school are in need of a temporary guardian (临时监护人). The volunteers can spare the time and energy for the family and ease (缓解) their loneliness by doing the job.Deng Lihong, 66, is a member of the team. Every weekday, she picks up the children from school, and accompanies them while they do their homework and play in the community room until their parents pick them up.“I feel young with the kids and my retired life is meaningful,” she said.“The program started in April and the number of the team members is still growing,” Cao Yidan, the chairman of Chongqing Amber Social Work Service Center, said.“The program is great and worth promoting (提倡) in other places in the country,” an Internet user said.“We encourage the retired women in the community to take part in this public service. It’s a win-win situation for the families in need and ‘shared-grandmas’. The feeling of achievement and happiness means a lot to them,” Peng Mei, the secretary of the Party Committee of Shipingcun Community, said.5．About working parents, we can learn from the third paragraph that ________.A．they want to go home directly after a day’s workB．they can’t pick up their kids from school on timeC．they hope their kids will help the elderly ease their lonelinessD．they think their kids need the care of grandmas6．The underlined word “accompanies” means “________” in the fourth paragraph.A．stays or goes somewhere with somebody B．helps somebody cook breakfastC．buys somebody some important things D．teaches somebody to do housework7．The “shared-grandmas” are ________ according to the passage.A．warm-hearted B．poor C．creative D．rich8．We can know from the passage that ________.A．all elderly women are encouraged to serve as “shared-grandmas”B．the program has started in all communities in the countryC．the working parents pay the “shared-grandmas” money for their workD．though the “shared-grandmas” are retired, they still play an active role in society9．What’s the best title of the passage?A．How the elderly spend their retired livesB．Empty-nesters volunteer to look after patientsC．“Shared-grandmas” — a win-win public serviceD．A program offers chances to all the elderly to let them enjoy themselves03（2023·云南昆明·云南师范大学实验中学校考三模）In December, 2022, Memphis Zoo in Tennessee announced that it would return Ya Ya, who arrived in the US in 2003. After her 20-year loan period(租借期) ended on April 7, China’s giant panda Ya Ya finally returned home from the US after 20 days.China prepared to welcome back Ya Ya and experts from Beijing Zoo arrived in the US in March to learn abouther habits and feeding situation from the zoo staff members. Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said that the quarantine(检疫) and feeding places for Ya Ya are ready along with her feeding plans and medical care.In January, visitors found that Ya Ya had become very thin, which made many Chinese and animal lovers abroad worry about her health and life quality at the Memphis Zoo. The Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens said in an announcement that giant panda Ya Ya had been well cared for since it was sent to Memphis Zoo in the United States in 2003, and no signs of neglect(忽视) had been found, based on videos of the giant panda, monthly health reports and annual physical examinations.Once Ya Ya finishes a 30-day mandatory(强制的) quarantine in Shanghai after landing in China, she will then be sent to Beijing Zoo.The news that Ya Ya would come back to China cheered up millions of Chinese people. By April 9, 250 million people had talked about Ya Ya on the Internet. “Come home soon, Ya Ya. I’ll go to see you in the zoo even if I have to wait in line all day long!” An Internet user commented(评论) on Sina Weibo.10．When did Ya Ya return from the US?A．On April 7, 2003.B．On April 7, 2023.C．On April 27, 2023.D．On December 13, 202211．Why did many Chinese and animal lovers abroad worry about Ya Ya?A．Because it had been neglected.B．Because it had become very thin.C．Because it had been well cared for.D．Because it had annual physical examinations.12．Which of the following statements is NOT true?A．China prepared to welcome Ya Ya back.B．Experts from Beijing Zoo learned about Ya Ya’s habits.C．The zoo staff members from Memphis Zoo didn’t know Ya Ya’s feeding situation.D．China prepared feeding plans and medical care for Ya Ya.13．What will happen to Ya Ya after a 30-day quarantine in Shanghai?A．She will be sent to Beijing Zoo.B．She will stay in Shanghai for further medical treatment.C．She will go back to the US.D．She will be put back in the wild.14．What can we infer from the Internet user’s words on Sina Weibo?A．He/She felt quite disappointed to know the news.B．He/She was surprised to hear the news.C．He/She felt angry to wait for a long time.D．He/She jumped for joy when he/she heard the news.04（2023·江苏苏州·苏州市第十六中学校考二模）“Tum left! Turn right!” In the information technology (IT) class, Zhang Ruixuan was controlling a robot to move around.“This is part of our artificial intelligence (AI) courses,” said the 10th grader from Beijing 101 Middle School. The school provides AI classes to both junior and senior high school students. Apart from compulsory (必修的) courses that teach basic knowledge, there are also optional (选修的) courses if students want to learn more.“This semester in our compulsory class, we have learned coding (编程) through a programming language called Python,” said Zhang. Using Python to code is a basic skill for training AI models. In recent years, Python has been tested in high school graduation exams in places like Beijing, Jiangsu and Anhui.In fact, having AI education in schools has become a growing trend (趋势) in many places, with Zhejiang province being atypical example. In 2020, Zhejiang added AI education into textbooks from Grade 5 in primary school all the way to senior high. In the city of Wenzhou, the government is planning to build 1, 000 AI experimental schools by 2025.“With the development of technology, our textbooks have been changing all the time,” said Shang Yin, an IT teacher from Beijing 101 Middle School. “From typing to using Word and Excel, and then today’s coding and AI, the courses are keeping up with the times and teaching students necessary skills.” In the future, there will be more jobs where AI knowledge is required. Even in daily life, people may need to understand things like Chat GPT and the internet of things. AI education will become increasingly important, Shang added.15．How did the writer start the passage?A．By drawing a conclusion.B．By telling a story.C．By describing a scene.D．By explaining the truth.16．What do we know about the AI class at Beijing 101 Middle School?A．It is an optional course.B．It only teaches basic knowledge.C．It teaches students to code with Python.D．It often makes students feel stressed.A．primary school B．junior high schoolC．senior high school D．college18．Why is AI education becoming increasingly important according to the passage?A．Because AI is included in all high school graduation exams.B．Because understanding AI is becoming a necessary skill.C．Because AI is going to take over school education.D．Because AI is students' most powerful competitor.05（2023·江苏盐城·校考二模）Zibo city in Shandong province has stormed the Internet since late February for its local barbecue. In March, the small city received about 4.8 million tourists. It is certainly not the only city that offers barbecue, or even the most famous one, but its seemingly sudden fame was steps in the making.Zhou Maosong, president of the Zibo Tourism Promotion Association said the popularity started from the crowd-gathering effect of cultural and tourism activities including a music festival. Then famous people tasted the barbecue and put their experiences online attracting young people, which led to a wave of students from neighbouring cities visiting Zibo. What better way to lure adventurous and hungry college students other than “tasty barbecue that makes you full within only 50 yuan!” However, Zibo did not fall into the trap (陷阱) of easy fame that dies fast where sellers cheat buyers on price and quality for the most profit (盈利) in the shortest time. A blogger on Douyin took an electronic scale (电子秤) to ten barbecue stands in Ziboto test if he would be offered less food. It turned out that not a single one was caught short of weight and some owners even offered him local snacks for free. Local people’s honest and friendly behaviour touched even more people online and again lifted the city’s popularity.Zibo’s successful story has inspired governments in other parts of the country to find their ways of supporting local businesses.19．What does the underlined word “lure” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A．Attract.B．Challenge.C．Follow.D．Organize.20．What are the other reasons for Zibo’s popularity besides the crowd-gathering effect?①Famous people’s recommendation.②Barbecue at low prices.③Support from neighbouring cities.④Local people’s kindness.A．①②③B．②③④C．①②④D．①③④21．Where is the passage probably taken from?A．A science fiction.B．A travel guide.C．A food advertisement.D．A news report.06（2023·山东日照·日照市新营中学校考三模）The common problem of myopia (近视) among students has been a big challenge for China to deal with for many years. According to reports, about 35.6 percent of primary school students and nearly 81 percent of senior high school students are nearsighted (近视的) in China.Considering this background, Wantang Primary School in Yunnan province really stands out. This is because none of the students at this school suffer from myopia. Parents, teachers and eye experts began discussing whether the school’s experience can be used to tackle the rising level of myopia across China.Yang Chenhao is a doctor at the Children’s Hospital of Fudan University. He said that while the school is a special case, some of its methods are highly worth learning, such as keeping children away from mobile phones and getting them outdoors more often.Yang Qingyi is a teacher at the school, which has 536 students. He said that all children are required to go outside during class breaks. “Even for quiet kids, we encourage them to take a walk outside,” he said. When the three sports teachers there are busy, teachers of other subjects will work as trainers to teach basketball and table tennis.“If there is one piece of advice that we can share on achieving zero myopia, I would say large amounts of outdoor activities,” said Sun Fubiao, the primary school’s headmaster. Sun said that a number of his students’ parents are working in other areas, so the school has fixed six public phones while not allowing use of personal mobile phones.“In teacher-parent WeChat groups, we often remind parents to pay attention to kids’ eye health when they are at home for weekends or vacations,” he added.22．How is the first paragraph organized?A．By listing numbers.B．By telling stories.C．By giving examples.D．By comparing facts.23．What does the underlined word “tackle” probably mean in Chinese?A．解释B．应对C．提升D．保持24．What can we know from Yang Chenhao’s words?A．Doctors should work with primary schools.B．Wantang Primary School is worth learning in some ways.C．Children should not use a mobile phone.D．Parents should pay more attention to their kids.25．What is the most important way to achieve zero myopia according to Sun Fubiao?A．Less time of learning at school.B．Fixing enough public phones.C．Much time of outside activities.D．Working with kids’ parents.参考答案：1．B 2．C 3．C 4．B【导语】本文主要介绍了美团推出的无人机送餐服务，包括其操作流程、研发过程及发展前景。
备战新高考英语时文阅读原创语法填空：人与自然篇
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做题前，要认真阅读题目要求、题干和选项，并对答案内容作出合理预测;答题时，切忌跟着感觉走，最好按照题目序号来做，不会的或存在疑问的，要做好标记，要善于发现，找到题目的题眼所在，规范答题，书写工整;答题完毕时，要认真检查，查漏补缺，纠正错误。
总之，在最后的复习阶段，学生们不要加大练习量。
在这个时候，学生要尽快找到适合自己的答题方式，最重要的是以平常心去面对考试。
英语最后的复习要树立信心，考试的时候遇到难题要想“别人也难”，遇到容易的则要想“细心审题”。
越到最后，考生越要回归基础，单词最好再梳理一遍，这样有利于提高阅读理解的效率。
另附高考复习方法和考前30天冲刺复习方法。
第五部分“人与自然”之环境保护篇目录：Passage 1 太空垃圾应该如何清理？Passage 2 保护生物多样性，中国“Z世代”在行Passage 3 中国的“诺亚方舟”Passage 4 太空种菜Passage 5 印度青年用塑料制作运动鞋Passage 6 新版《牛津英语词典》关注气候变化Passage 1主题语境——人与自然——太空垃圾应该如何清理？China deployed a satellite to carry out technological tests for space junk 1.______ (manage). The spacecraft aims to demonstrate technologies to alleviate space debris.Since the dawn of the space age in the 1950s, humans 2. ______ (launch) thousands of rockets and sent even more satellites into orbit. Many are still there, and we are now facing 3. ______ ever-increasing risk of space junk.More than 27,000 pieces of, or “space junk”, are tracked in space. Much more debris is too small to be tracked 4. ______ large enough to threaten human spaceflight and robotic missions. Since a piece of debris can move 5. ______ (fast) than a speeding bullet, collisions with these tiny pieces often leave pits in many satellites, telescopes and other objects orbiting our planet.In 2006, for example, a tiny piece of space junk collided with the International Space Station, 6. ______ (take) a chip out of the heavily reinforced window.Space junk is a huge threat to space missions that involve human life. This is particularly important since careful consideration needs to be made about the orbital path of space junk before spacewalk exercises 7. ______ (conduct).In 2018, the UK’s Surrey Space Center used a net to catch space junk in an experiment. It was the first 8. ______ (success) demonstration of space cleanup technology.Another solution is to use robotic arms. ClearSpace 1, the European Space Agency’s mission 9. ______ (remove) space junk from orbit, is expected to launch in 2025, which will adopt robotic arms to catch the debris. The mission plans to locate, capture and throw debris into the atmosphere, 10. ______ it will burn up in the intense pressure and friction of reentry into the Earth’s atmosphere.【参考答案】1. management2. have launched3.an4. but5. faster6. taking7. are conducted8. successful9. to remove 10. wherePassage 2主题语境——人与自然——保护生物多样性，中国“Z世代”在行动In their spare time, most young people like to enjoy 1. ______ (they) and play on theirsmartphones. But Li Ruxue is different. He often walks around a forest and isolates himself from the outside world. “Though the lifestyle is a little bit tiring, it’s 2. ______ (meaning),” he often said.In college, Li actively took part in field research. After 3. ______ (graduate), he joined a gibbon protection organization, 4. ______ one of his major responsibilities was picking up gibbon waste. The gibbon is a top-level state-protected animal whose population is smaller than that of wild giant pandas.So over the past four and a half years, Li 5. ______ (follow) gibbons and collected their waste for researchers. Li said the job relies heavily on luck and perseverance. But he has never regretted his choice or felt alone, as he has found more young people 6. ______ (engage) in nature conservation.Like Li, Chu Wenwen, 27, has also worked to protect animals. As her father is engaged in wildlife research, Chu has long been surrounded by wild animals. S he followed in her father’s footsteps.Listed 7. ______ a first-class State-protected animal in China, the Mengxin beaver is found only along the Ulungur River in Xinjiang’s Altay prefecture. To protect them, Chu initiated the “beaver canteen” program, which 8. ______ (eventual) attracted over 1 million internet users to donate snack money.According to Fan Pengfei, ecological protection as an industry can provide only a few jobs, most of 9. ______ are in research institutes and nongovernmental organizations. He has seen more and more young people take part-time jobs as journalists, photographers and so on 10. ______ (raise) awareness of wildlife protection. “Young people are the future of the world and the future of global biodiversity conservation,” said Fan.【参考答案】1. themselves2. Meaningful3. graduation4. Where5. has followed6. engaged7. as8. eventually9. which 10. to raisePassage 3主题语境——人与自然——中国的“诺亚方舟”“If the world 1. ______ (end) one day, these collections will bring hope of a new beginning to life on Earth,” said Li Pei, a staff member at the Germplasm Bank of Wild Species, or GBOWS, in Yunnan province.2. ______ (found)in 2007, GBOWS is a research and preservation facility for rare and endangered plants and animals. It is3. ______ (large) in Asia in terms of species.4. ______ number of seed accessions is close to that of the world’s biggest seed bank – theMillennium Seed Bank in the United Kingdom.With two in five plant species at risk of extinction, she said it is a race 5. ______ time to protect the nation’s incredible plant life.So how does the bank work? Scientists collect endangered and useful wild species and send them to the seed bank. For future study, 6. ______ (collect) have to record details of the plant, including 7. ______ it was found, its size and the number of individual plants in the habitat.Once the seeds arrive at GBOWS, they’re dried, preserved in a room and cleaned. After that, X-rays confirm 8. ______ the seeds are undamaged and no insects are hidden inside. The seeds are then frozen, stored in glass bottles and placed in huge freezers at -20 C for long-term storage. Each container has a barcode that can be scanned to enable scientists 9. ______ (view) information about the seeds inside.The bank in Yunnan works with international partners on collecting backup specimens, exchanges and research. It holds 2,176 sets of seeds from 45 countries and regions, with each set 10. ______ (contain) thousands of individual seeds.【参考答案】1. ends2. Founded3. the largest4. The5. against6. collectors7. where8. that9. to view 10. containingPassage 4主题语境——人与自然——太空种菜“Best space tacos yet,” American astronaut Megan wrote on social media Twitter, with a photo of her smiling from ear to ear. The taco feast celebrated the first time peppers were 1. ______ (successful) grown on the International Space Station.Life as an astronaut is 2. ______ (excite), but that doesn’t include food. Astronau ts have endured packaged food for decades. “If you store packaged food for long, the quality, flavor and nutritional quality decrease, the vitamins lessen,” experts said.“3. ______ (grow) colorful vegetables in space can have long-term benefits for physical and psychological health,” said Matt, project scientist at NASA, in 4. ______ statement. The benefits of growing vegetables in space are obvious, but how are they grown?Though astronauts have been growing plants in space for decades, planting edible food without the benefits of gravity and 5. ______ (nature) light has been difficult. A plant growth system called Veggie has been used to grow plants on the space station since 2014. The Veggie garden is about the size of a piece of luggage and typically 6. ______ (hold) six plants. Each plant grows in a “pillow” 7. ______ (fill) with clay and fertilizer. The “pillows” are important for distributing water, nutrients and air in a healthy balance around the roots.8. ______ the absence of gravity, plants use other environmental factors, such as light, to guide growth. LEDs above the plants produce a light suited for the plants’ growth. Veggie typically glows pink, 9. ______ enables plants to use both blue and red wavelengths more efficiently. Other spectrums of light, like greens, yellows or oranges, are less useful for plants.So far, US astronauts 10. ______ (grow) 10 different crops, including lettuce and radish.【参考答案】1. successfully2. exciting3. Growing4. a5. natural6. holds7. filled8. In9. which 10. have grownPassage 5主题语境——人与自然——印度青年用塑料制作运动鞋Fashion designers are always looking for new materials to work with. Lately, it’s all about sustainable materials –1. ______ (recycle) tires, mushrooms, even pineapple fibers! What if you want a sustainable pair of shoes? Thaely is here to help.This sneaker brand out of Dubai wants to fight the growing problem of plastic pollution. 2. ______ (lead) by 23-year-old Indian businessman Ashay Bhave, they may have found a winning strateg y: making shoes out of plastic grocery bags. “Thaely” means “plastic bag” in the Hindi language.“I was looking to create footwear that is cost-effective and safe for the environment,” Bhave said in an interview. “I needed to come up with something 3. ______ uses recycled plastic without 4. ______ (create) any more plastic waste.”Plastic bags were the perfect solution. Bhave’s home country, India, 5. ______ (ban) single-use plastics. However, in an interview with Elle magazine, Bhave said it’s poorly enforced. He said five trillion plastic bags are used around the world each year. “I was motivated to find a solution 6. ______ this problem,” Bhave said.That solution was the fabric called ThaelyTex. Made 7. ______ (entire) from plastic bags, the material looks and feels like leather, Bhave claimed. That sounds promising. Better yet, the production process requires no 8. ______ (addition) chemicals and releases no poisonous by-products. The end result is a smart-looking pair of white low-top sneakers.Where do they get so much material? Finally, they got help from TrioTap Technologies, a waste management plant. Bhave said they offered 9. ______ (collect) the bags and also to process them into ThaelyTex.So far, it seems like things are falling into place. There are already hundreds of pre-orders in place. It 10. ______ (sound) s like they have some plans for the future.【参考答案】1. recycled2. Led3. that4. creating5. banned6. to7. entirely8. additional9. to collect 10. soundPassage 6主题语境——人与自然——新版《牛津英语词典》关注气候变化Climate change really does change everything, including language. In October, Oxford English Dictionary (OED) released 1. ____ update on its language on climate change and environmental sustainability.Some new words 2. ______ (include) in the dictionary. T he OED doesn’t include chemical formulas, but it has made an 3. ______( importance) exception for CO2 because it has become, in its w ords, “so ingrained” in our everyday language.“Global heating” is also a new entry. Although people got used to using global warming, OED said that global heating is being used 4. ______ (often). That’s because while global warming suggests a kind of comfort, global heating 5. ______ (convey) “the seriousness of climate change caused by human activity and the urgent need to address it”.Apart from 6. ______( add) these new words, some old words about climate have been given new meanings. The phrase “climate refugee” is an example. In the 19th century, when people spoke of climate refugees, they would be describing those 7. ______ had moved to a place where the climate is healthier.But now, as climate changes and weather events appear 8. ______ (frequent), the phrase refers to the people who are forced to move in response to extreme weather or rising sea levels.Trish Stewart, OED science 9. ______ (edit), said the update reflects the very real sense of urgency of climate change now.10 ______ happens next depends on so many factors but, one thing we can be sure of is that our language will continue to evolve and to tell the story.【参考答案】1. an2. have been included3. important4. more often5. conveys6. adding7. who8. frequently9. editor 10. WhatPassage 7主题语境——人与社会——冬奥黑科技：穿戴技术全面应用From smartwatches that can show and send messages to smart glasses that can 1. _______ (wear) while swimming, wearable devices are playing an important part in making daily life 2. _______ (easy). This technology made its way to the Beijing Winter Games. Let's take a look at some examples.●Wearable thermometric patchesIn light of the recent pandemic, a 3. _______ (health) body is one of the priorities for everyone. 4. _______ (manage) the health status of athletes and audience members for the Beijing Winter Games, a wearable thermometer will be used. The thermometer is 5. _______ the shape of a bandage. It's about 6 centimeters long and 4cm wide. The device features a sensor to detect and record people's temperature. When people wear this “bandage” on their upper arms, their temperatures can be monitored 6. _______ (constant). People can see the data using an app on their phones.●Uniforms and equipmentFor most people, we wear clothes to keep warm or look good. But that's not enough for athletes. Their uniforms and equipment must be functional and not hinder the athlete's high-level performance. To meet these 7. _______ (require), cutting-edge technology has been used.For example, the uniforms use grapheme, a new type of material, which can help absorb athletes' body heat and keep 8. _______ warm for longer. Also, the material is quick-drying, 9. _______ (help) athletes get rid of sweat. The collar of the uniform also features a vent and adjustable buckles to make the clothes breathable.Their shoes use the BOA lacing system, 10. _______ features a button on their shoes. Press it and the shoes fit tighter. This is especially helpful for gloved hands in outdoor settings.【参考答案】1. be worn2. easier3. healthy4. To manage5. in6. constantly7. requirements8. them9. helping 10. which高考质量提升是一项系统工程，涉及到多个方面、各个维度，关键是要抓住重点、以点带面、全面突破，收到事半功倍的效果。
专题11生态文明-备战2022年中考英语阅读理解热点话题特训
11 生态文明The Chinese government raised the protection level of Chinese pangolins (穿山甲) to the top level on World Environment Day—June 5th. Pangolins used to be at the second level under national protection. This act makes people pay more attention to ecological civilization (生态文明). It also shows our great determination to fight against the illegal hunting (非法捕猎) and the trading of wild animals and other things made from them.According to a national wildlife study in the 1990s, there were about 60,000 Chinese pangolins in 11 provinces, including Yunnan, Hunan, Guangdong, Sichuan and Zhejiang. Until now, pangolins have become fewer and fewer because of the living places that are being destroyed, crazy hunting and smuggling. In 2017, Chinese pangolins were placed on the Red Lis of Threatened Species after a team of experts believed their number had dropped by 90 percent in the past years.“The value of pangolins to the ecosystem is much more than the value of their meat or scales (鳞). There is a l ong way to go in protecting them, but we can start by saying no to things made from them,” said Zhou Fei, chief program officer of the World Wildlife Fund of China.What’s more, the pangolin has a very strong response (反应) to stress, which means that it easily becomes nervous when it is caught.Pangolin scales have been taken away from the Chinese Pharmacopeia (药典). It means the scales will no longer be used as a kind of medicine.1．Now, Chinese pangolins are ________.A．at the top protection level B．at the second protection levelC．at the third protection level D．not under national protection2．What does the underlined word “smuggling” mean in this passage?A．灭绝B．走私C．饥饿D．自杀3．As students, what can we do to protect the pangolins according to the passage?A．We can fight against the illegal hunters by ourselves.B．We can help to find more living places for them.C．We can tell people the value of their meat and scales.D．We can refuse to buy things made from them.4．Which of the following is TRUE?A．Pangolins’ number has dropped by 80 percent in the past years.B．Pangolin scales have been taken away from the Chinese PharmacopeiaC．We can protect pangolins in a short time.D．The pangolin hardly becomes nervous when it is caught.5．The main purpose of this passage is to tell us ________.A．what kind of medicine pangolins can be used asB．what value pangolins bring usC．why our government raised the protection level of pangolinsD．why pangolins have become fewer and fewerA grand international horticultural（园艺）exhibition kicked off on April 29, 2019 Monday in Beijing. Chinese President Xi expressed his hope that the green development concept（理念）embodied（体现）by the Expo park would be spread to “every corner of the world”.The International Horticultural Exhibition 2019 Beijing is the highest-level and largest international fair held in China after the International Horticultural Exhibition held in the southwest city of Kunming in 1999, the 2010 Shanghai World Expo and the first China International Import Expo in 2018.“The development model of ‘killing the hens for eggs' and ‘draining（排空）the lake for fish' is at a dead end, "Xi said in his speech at the opening ceremony of the Expo. "The future will be illuminated（发光的）byeco-friendly development that is i n accordance with the rules of nature.”“China's ecological civilization（生态文明）development is on fast track. People will live in a better environment with blue sky, green mountains and clear water, "Xi said." We should protect the ecological environment lik e protecting our eyes and value it in the same way we value our lives.”“Only with concerted efforts can we effectively（有效）deal with global environment issues such as climate change, marine（海洋）pollution and biological protection and achieve the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable（可持续的）Development goals," he said.He put forward a five-point suggestion: pursuing（追求）harmony between human and nature, prosperity（繁荣）based on green development, a passion for mature-caring lifestyles, a scientific spirit in ecological governance and joint efforts to deal with environmental challenges."The Beijing Horticultural Expo, themed ‘Live Green, Live Better', is one of the major international events hosted by China in 2019, which marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. It indicates（标识）that China has changed from a participant（参与者）in global green development to a contributor and leader, "said Wu Shunze, an expert with the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. A total of 110 countries and international organizations will attend the 162-day event.6．The underlined phrase "kicked off" in the Paragraph 1 means “____________”.A．started B．ended C．celebrated D．joined7．From the passage we can know that the International Horticultural Exhibition 2019 Beijing __________.A．is first hosted by ChinaB．is covered with green parkC．is held in Kunming, YunnanD．lasts 162 days in total8．From the passage, we can learn that President Xi___________.A．thinks eco-friendly development is less importantB．gives 5 suggestions on ecological environmentC．thinks China's ecological civilization development is slowD．advises us to kill the hens for eggs to protect environment9．“Live green, Live Better” means that ___________.A．if we live in a green environment, we will live betterB．if we want to live better, we should live in a green roomC．green can change global environmental problems effectivelyD．the world in the future must be coloured in green everywhere10．The writer of the passage wants to show us________.A．the wonderful opening ceremony of the ExpoB．Chinese leadership in global green developmentC．the importance of green development conceptD．the future green environment in the expo parkWould it surprise you to learn that, like animals, trees can communicate with each other and pass on their wealth to the next generation—their young trees?Suzanne Simard, forest ecologist (生态学家) at the University of British Columbia, explains how trees are much more complex (复杂的) than most of us ever imagined. Although Charles Darwin (达尔文) thought that trees are competing for survival of the fittest, Simard and her team have made a new discovery and showed just how wrong he was. In fact, the opposite is true: trees survive through their group work and support, passing around necessary nutrition (营养) such as nitrogen (氮) and carbon "depending on who needs it".Nitrogen (氮) and carbon are shared through miles of underground fungi (真菌) networks. This makes sure that all trees in the forest ecological system give and receive just the right amount to keep them all healthy. This system works in a very similar way to the networks of neurons (神经元) in our brains, and when one tree is destroyed, it influences all.Simard talks about "Mother trees". These are usually the largest, oldest plants on which all other trees depend. These "Mother trees" are connected to all the other trees in the forest by this network of fungi, and may manage the resources of the whole trees and plants in the forest. She explains how these trees pass on the wealth to the next generation, transporting important resources to young trees so they may continue to grow. When humans cut down "Mother trees" without paying attention to these highly complex "tree societies" of the networks on which they feed, we are reducing the chances to save the whole forest."We didn't take any notice of it," Simard says sadly. "Mother trees" move nutrition into the young trees before dying, but we never give them chance. If we could put across the message to the forestry industry, we could make a huge difference towards our environmental protection efforts for the future.11．The underlined sentence "the opposite is true" in Paragraph 2 probably means that trees ________. A．compete for survival B．protect their own wealthC．depend on each other D．provide support for dying trees12．"Mother trees" are very important because they ________.A．look the largest in size in the forest B．pass on nutrition to young treesC．bring more wealth to humans D．know more about the "tree societies"13．We can learn from the passage that ________.A．trees aren't as complex as we thinkB．Charles Darwin had the same opinion as SimardC．if "Mother trees" are cut down, they won't make difference to young treesD．trees can share resources with other ones by the underground fungi networksPassage4Would it surprise you to learn that, like animals, trees can communicate with each other and pass on their wealth to the next generation---their young trees?Suzanne Simard, forest ecologist(生态学家) at the University of British Columbia, explains how trees are much more complex(复杂的) than most of us ever imagined. Although Charles Darwin(达尔文) thought that trees are competing for survival of the fittest, Simard and her team have made a new discovery and showed just how wrong he was. In fact, the opposite is true: trees survive through their group work and support, passing around necessary nutrition(营养) such as nitrogen(氮) and carbon “depending on who needs it”.Nitrogen(氮) and carbon are shared through miles of underground fungi (真菌) networks.This makes sure that all trees in the forest ecological system give and receive just the right amount to keep them all healthy. This system works in a very similar way to the networks of neurons (神经元) in our brains, and when one tree is destroyed, it influences all.Simard talks about “Mother trees”. These are usually the largest, oldest plants that on which all other trees depend. These “Mother trees” are connected to all the other trees in the forest by thi s network of fungi, and may manage the resources of the whole trees and plants in the forest. She explains how these trees pass on the wealth to the next generation, transporting important resources to young trees so they may continue to grow. When humanscut down “Mother trees” without paying attention to these highly complex “tree societies” of the networks on which they feed, we are reducing the chances to save the whole forest.“We didn’t take any notice of it,” Simard says sadly. “Mother trees” move nu trition into the young trees before dying, but we never give them chance. If we could put across the message to the forestry industry, we could make a huge difference towards our environmental protection efforts for the future.14．The underlined sentence “the opposite is true” in Paragraph 2 probably means that trees. A．compete for survivalB．protect their own wealthC．depend on each otherD．provide support for dying trees15．“Mother trees”are very important because they.A．look the largest in size in the forestB．pass on nutrition to young treesC．bring more wealth to humansD．know more about the “tree societies”16．The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to(指代) .A．how “tree societies” workB．how trees grow oldC．how forestry industry developsD．how young trees survive17．We can learn from the passage that .A．trees aren’t as complex as we think.B．Charles Darwin had the same opinion as Simard.C．if “Mother trees” are cut down, they won’t make difference to young trees.D．trees can share resources with other ones by the underground fungi networksWhat do people usually put in their living rooms? Perhaps you will think of something such as a TV, a coffee table or a sofa. But French designers（设计师）Mathieu Lehanne ur and Anthony van den Bossche didn’t think that was enough. They wanted to add something new in people’s living rooms. So they created a do-it-yourself ecosystem (生态系统) named “Local River”. The system lets its owner grow fish and plants inside tanks（缸）in their living rooms.In the DIY fish and gardening ecosystem, the plants on top of the tank feed on the waste of the fish below. It makes the water clean so the fish can go on living. In this way, the fish and plants in the “Local River”can keep the balanc ed environment with a little help from the owner. The system is also called “fridge-aquarium (冰箱水族馆)” by some people because owners can use the fish and plants as food. That is to say, owners are able to grow fish and plants within the "Local River" before eating them. Almost any plant can grow on top of the tanks and most freshwater fish are able to live in the tanks below.The“Local River”ecosystem from Paris comes in small and large models. It is a relaxing thing to have in your home.根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
阅读理解(人与自然) 阅读理解(文体艺术) 七选五练习 —2022届高考英语一轮复习
基础练6: 阅读理解A（人与自然）+ 阅读理解B（文学艺术）+七选五练习一阅读理解主题一人与自然A(2021 福建高三模拟)People today are not unfamiliar with term such as "going eco-friendly" and "sustainable lifestyle". However, there exists a group of sceptics (怀疑论者) who believe that going eco-friendly is merely a fad （一时的风尚) . I disagree with this viewpoint, Going eco-friendly is not merely a fad and it doe s, in fact, change the beliefs and attitudes of people.The long-term presence of environmental organisations shows the efforts that people have made towards going eco-friendly. Organisations such as World Wildlife Fund advocate people to go eco-friendly. The high involvement of the organisations and the participants is thus a strong indicator that going eco-fr iendly is not merely a fad but a trend that can last decades.Another strong indicator is the emergence of sustainable products in many industries, such as organic produce and electric vehicles. The consumer demand, coupled with eco-conscious (环保意识的) businesses, is behind the sharp increase in such products. This shows a shift in the beliefs and attitudes of people towards adopting a sustainable lifestyle. Thus, it seems quite certain that going eco-friendly is not merely a fad.While some people who broadcast their eco-friendly practices are criticised for just hoping to project an eco-conscious image, there are a number of celebrities who have been practising the zero-waste lifestyle for years. For those who do so for years, and not mere days or months,it is indeed a commitment that can only come with a true change in beliefs and attitudes towards caring for the earth.The call to save the earth looks set to stay. With the development of technology and the appearance of many platforms advocating going green, people ar e more willing to change their beliefs and attitudes when they can learn about and appreciate the positive impact of the work of different environmental organisations and individuals. It is hoped that these effects will go a long way in ensuring that our planet will remain a suitable place to live in.1. Why does the author mention World Wildlife Fund?A. To appreciate its environmental efforts.B. To encourage people to go eco-friendly.C. To evidence the universal recognition of going green.D. To highlight the difficulty in changing people's attitudes.2. What does the underlined word "emergence" mean in paragraph 3?A. Sudden disappearance.B. Sharp increase.C. Gradual development.D. Limited application.3. What does the author expect of technology development?A. It may discourage people from sustainable lifestyle.B. It may boost the business of organic produce.C.· It will be used to project an eco-conscious image.D. It will promote environmental awareness.4. What is the author's purpose in writing this text?A. To prove going eco-friendly a lasting trend.B. To popularize the eco-friendly products.C. To offer strategies to go eco-friendly.D. To advertise for eco-friendly platforms.B（上海高三模拟）For millions of years, Arctic sea ice has expanded and shrunk in a rhythmic dance with the summer sun. Humans evolved in this icy world, and civilization relied on it for climatic, ecological and political stability. But now the world comes ever closer to a future without ice. The National Snow and Ice Data Center reported that 2019's minimum arctic sea ice extent was the second lowest on record. Arctic summers could become mostly ice-free in 30 years, and possibly sooner if current trends continue. As the northern sea ice declines, the world must unite to preserve what remains of the Arctic.Although most people have never seen the sea ice, its effects are never far away. By reflecting sunlight, Arctic ice acts as Earth's air conditioner. Once d ark water replaces brilliant ice, Earth could warm substantially, equivalent to the warming caused by the additional release of a trillion tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere and declining sea ice threatens wildlife, from the polar bear to algae that grow beneath the sea ice, supporting the large amount of marine life.To avoid the consequences the scientific community should advocate not just for lowering greenhouse gas emissions, but also for protecting the Arctic from exploitation. The Antarctic shows the way. In the 1950s, countries raced to claim the Antarctic continent for resources and military installations. Enter the scientists. The 1957-1958 International Geophysical Year brought together scientists from competing countries to study Antarctica, and countries temporarily suspended their territorial disputes (争议). In 1959, 12 countries signed theAntarctic Treaty to preserve the continent for peaceful scientific discovery rather than territorial and military gain.Sixty years later, we must now save the Arctic. A new Marine Arctic Peace Sanctuary (MAPS) Treaty would protect the Arctic Ocean as a scientific preserve for peaceful purposes only. Similar to Antarctica, MAPS would prohibit resource exploitation, commercial fishing and shipping, and military exercises. So far, only 2 non-Arctic countries have signed MAPS; 97 more need to sign on to enact it into law. Scientists can help- -just as they did for the Antarctic ——by giving statements of support, asking scientific organizations to endorse (支持) the treaty, communicating the importance of protecting the arctic to the public and policy-makers, and above all, by convincing national leaders to sign the treaty. In particular, Arctic nations must agree that recognizing the arctic as an international preserve is better than fighting over it. In 2018, these countries successfully negotiated a 16-year moratorium on commercial fishing in the Arc tic high seas, demonstrating that such agreements are possible.Humans have only ever lived in a world topped by ice. Can we now work together to protect Arctic ecosystems, keep the northern peace, and allow the : sea ice to return?1. What can be inferred from the passage?A. wildlife relies on sea ice for food and water.B. The Arctic would be ice-free in 30 years.C. Sea ice slows down the global warming.D. The melting of sea ice releases CO2.2. The Antarctic is mentioned in the passage in order toA. remind readers of the past of the AntarcticB. propose a feasible approach for the ArcticC. stress the importance of preserving sea iceD. recall how the Antarctic Treaty came into being3. The word“moratorium”(in paragraph 4) is closest in meaning toA. battleB.banC. memoD.protection4.Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A. Antarctic: a Successful Comeback?B. Sea Ice and Global WarmingC. Arctic: the Earth's FutureD. Life Without Ice?主题二——文体艺术CThe Photographer of the Year contest, supported by companies in various fields, is based in the UK and attracts worldwide photography lovers. Th ough the first award was given out in 1965, the official contest didn't really start until 2015. With wonderful pictures from thousands of photographers, the 2 020 contest rewarded its winners in February.Octopus (章鱼) TrainingThis photo was taken by Pasquale Vassallo of Italy and won in the group of“Behavior”. Vassallo said when he came up after a dive, he noticed a soccer ball floating on the surface. When he checked it out, he witnessed a rare scene- -an octopus hanging from the ball. He didn't understand what the octopus was doing, but wondered if it was training for the World Cup.Lemon Shark NurseryTaken by Anita Kainrath of the Bahamas, it shows young sharks swimming around in the protection of a beautiful thick forest. Kainrath said she spent n early an hour standing in knee-high water being bitten by mosquitoes to get her picture, which won the Up & Coming Photographer of the Year 2020 award.Angry SeahorseThough Rooman Luc of Belgium didn't win the“Portrait”category, his photo; titled“Angry Seahorse”, is quite striking. The close-up shot of a seahorse staring into the camera was named the runner-up. Mr. Luc said that after first hearing about the seahorse, he went looking for it every week for two months before finally finding it.Last Dawn, Last GaspVassallo also took the prize in the“Marine Conversation”division with Last Dawn, Last Gasp, an appropriately breathtaking shot of a tuna fish tapped i n a net, struggling in vain to escape. To take this photo, Vassallo went diving with some local fishermen and followed the path of the fishing nets from the bot tom to the surface.1. Which picture of the following was taken by chance?A. Angry Seahorse.B. Lemon Shark Nursery.C. Octopus Training.D. Last Dawn, Last Gasp.2. What do the pictures ail focus on?A. Creatures under water.B. Animals in danger.C. Protection of the environmentD. Loss of biodiversity3. What can we know about the contest?A. It became well-known in 2015.B. It is sponsored by photography lovers.C. Its prizes are awarded in February each yearD. Its photos are judged in categories.DWe've all heard the stories of an actor's struggles before a career breakthrough: living a hard life, working part time, being a couch potato before getting that major role. Shelby, the star of A Dog's Way Home," has a hard-luck tale that could top them all. Before her big break, she was living in a landfill, rooting through garbage for her next meal.Shelby's big break came in April 2017, when animal-control officer Megan Buhler was driving in Cheatham County, Tennessee. Out on an unrelated cal l, Buhler spotted and approached what she recalled was a noticeably scared puppy emerging from the dump. I knelt down and just said, Oh, come here, baby," said Buhler. She was so scared, but she came right up to me, and I was able to put her in my truck." The pair headed to the county animal shelter, where the staff began calling the new resident Baby Girl.Buhler and others didn't know that 3,200 kilometers away, Hollywood was looking for a dog to play Bella in a film written by Cathryn Michon. The fin d- -a-Bella job went to freelance trainer Teresa Ann Miller. Her mission was to search shelters nationwide for a dog that could play Bella. One day, Miller spot ted Baby Girl's adoption photo. Honestly, it was a really good picture, and she was flat- ·out smiling," Miller said. Then she met Baby Girl, and assessed her on personality and the ability to respond to simple commands. After assessment, she adopted Baby Girl from the shelter, renamed her Shelby and took her to California for training. Miller and Shelby trained for just over three months before filming began. Then they were together eachday on the set.Most of the film's reviews have praised Shelby 's performance. Variety made the comments an amazing dog, perfect performance!"Shelby has come a long way from the garbage dump. But Buhler said when she saw Shelby recently she just needed only a second to compare the movie star with the dog she found from piles of trash. She's exactly the same," Buhler said.1. Why does the author mention an actor's struggle before a career breakthrough at the very beginning? A. To clearly point out the main idea of the passage.B. To attract reader's attention by giving dramatic examples.C. To introduce a dog's similar but even more striking experiences.D. To make a sharp contrast between an actor's struggle and a dog's struggle.2. What finally helped Baby Girl get the big role in the film?A. Her adoption picture.B. Her personality and abilityC. Her flat--out smilingD. Her miserable experiences.3. By saying She is exactly the same" in the last paragraph, Buhler probably meansA. the dog looked exactly the same as beforeB. the dog's really excited to live such a happy lifeC. the dog returned to the piles of trash where she found itD. the dramatic change of the dog's life hasn't changed her inner quality4. What do you think may serve as the best title of the passage?A. The Trainer and Her Star DogB. Shelby's Hard-luck StoryC. From a Landfill Puppy to a Movie StarD. The Success of A Dog's Way Home"二、七选五阅读What's the purpose of building patience abilities? In a word, happiness. Better relationships, more success. But indeed it takes efforts to build them successfully. _______ Thus, when the big ones come, we will have developed the patience we need for hard times.Understand the addictive nature of anger and impatience. We, human beings, are still constructed with our old reptilian (爬行) brain that protects our physical and emotional survival. On the emotional survival side, we want our way to get ahead, to achieve, and to " look good". Let's just face it.____2___ So the first step in growing patience is to get in touch with the addictive quality of the opposite of patience -anger, impatience, blaming and shaming. We all have them. And we can grow beyond them.Upgrade our attitude towards discomfort and pain. Pain has its purposes and pushes us to find solutions- -we try to change the other person, situation or thing that we think is causing our discomfort. But the problem is that it is not the outside thing that's the source of our pain, but how our mind is set. ____3____.Pay attention when the impatience or pain starts. Most of us don't really realize it when we are feeling even the smallest -but very present--painful feelings. ____4___ But to really care for ourselves, get curious about what's actually happening at the moment inside you. Focusing on what's actually happening, you can notice the worry of not wanting what's happening, the resistance._____5___ When you find yourself impatient, or angry with yourself, you can remind yourself that you are growing, and that, " Sure, this is understandable; this is what happens to me when I'm bothered. " You can say to yourself, " It's true. I don't like this; this is uncomfortable, but I can tolerate it.'A. Practice positive self-talk.B. So the solution to pain is an inside job.C. Patience abilities benefit you in many ways.D. Learn to forgive yourself for being impatient in hard times.E. We ignore the fact that we're in pain and focus completely on fixing the problem.F. The urge to protect ourselves and what we consider valuable is absolutely habit-forming.G. Effective ways are recommended to train ourselves to work with ittle pains and annoyances.【答案】A篇【语篇解读】这是一篇议论文。
nature and environment 自然与环境
1.环境污染的原因 (1)cut down trees 砍伐树木 (2)pollute the environment/air 污染环境/空气 (3)lead /water /noise/air /white pollution铅/水/噪 音/空气/白色污染 (4)The rubbish was everywhere.到处是垃圾。 (5)give off smoke and poisonous gases into the air 排放烟雾和有毒气体 (6)pour waste water into rivers without being treated往河里排放未经处理的废水
summary
Modbury, a small town in Britain, is
taking measures to prevent people from using plastic bags and those people in town including shopkeepers have good attitudes toward this action and support the government.
关于自然的热点话题初一英语阅读
关于自然的热点话题初一英语阅读Title: The Wonders of Nature: Hot Topics for Junior High Students.Nature, the vast and diverse realm of life, is always full of surprises and mysteries. As junior high students, we are fascinated by the wonders of nature and eager to explore its secrets. In this article, we will discuss some hot topics related to nature that are of great interest to us.Climate Change.Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our planet today. The rise in global temperatures, melting ice caps, extreme weather events, and changes in animal habitats are all consequences of human activities such as deforestation, industrialization, and the burning of fossil fuels. As young students, we can contribute to mitigating climate change by adopting eco-friendlypractices in our daily lives, such as reducing our carbon footprint, conserving energy, and promoting sustainability.Biodiversity.Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth, including the diversity of species, ecosystems, and genetic variation within species. It is crucial for maintaining the balance of nature and ensuring the survival of species. However, human activities such as habitat destruction and pollution are threatening biodiversity worldwide. We, as junior high students, can play a role in protecting biodiversity by participating in conservation efforts, such as planting trees, avoiding the use of plastics, andraising awareness among our peers about the importance of biodiversity.Ocean Conservation.The ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface and is home to a vast array of marine life. However, ocean pollution, overfishing, and climate change are causingserious damage to marine ecosystems. As junior high students, we can contribute to ocean conservation by reducing our use of single-use plastics, which often end up in the ocean, and supporting sustainable fishing practices. We can also participate in beach clean-ups and raise awareness about the importance of protecting our oceans.Sustainable Agriculture.Agriculture is essential for feeding the world's population, but traditional farming methods often come with environmental costs such as soil erosion, water pollution, and biodiversity loss. Sustainable agriculture aims to produce food while protecting the environment and promoting social and economic well-being. As junior high students, we can learn about sustainable agriculture practices and encourage our families and communities to adopt them. This could include supporting organic farming, reducing food waste, and promoting local and seasonal produce.Renewable Energy.Renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power are clean and sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. Transitioning to renewable energy is crucial for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change. As junior high students, we can learn about renewable energy and its benefits, and encourage our families and communities to adopt renewable energy sources where possible. We can also participate in energy-saving activities at home, such as turning off lights and electronics when not in use and conserving water.In conclusion, nature is full of wonders and mysteries that inspire us to explore and learn. As junior high students, we have the opportunity and responsibility to contribute to protecting our planet and its biodiversity. By adopting eco-friendly practices, participating in conservation efforts, and raising awareness about these hot topics, we can make a difference and ensure a sustainable future for ourselves and future generations.。
29 绿色环保-2023年中考英语新热点时文阅读
2023年中考英语新热点时文阅读-绿色环保01（2022·福建漳州·一模）The Seine is a beautiful river which goes through France. However, the Seine has been seriously polluted. There are even laws that do not let people swim in the water. 11-year-old Raphael wants to clean the river. He wants people to swim in the Seine by 2024. That is when the city will host the Olympic Games.Cleaning the river is a big job. Raphael fishes rubbish out of the river. He has done it nearly every weekend for the past two years. He fishes with his dad. They can catch a ton of rubbish in a single day. They have caught anything from phones to scooters. The biggest thing Raphael found was a motorcycle. It was so heavy that it took a team of people to pull it out.Raphael learned about cleaning rivers from YouTube. In 2019, he found a video. People were fishing metal objects out of rivers. They used ropes tied to magnets(磁铁). That Christmas, Raphael asked his parents for supplies. He wanted some ropes, a hook, and a powerful magnet. The magnet was very strong. It could attract metal objects weighing more than a ton.When he began, fishing for metal was just a lazy weekend activity. But Raphael soon saw just how much rubbish there was at the bottom of the river. He wanted to do more. It became like a full-time job,he said.Last October, Raphael won an award for his efforts. He received the Medal of Paris. Raphael is confident about his progress in the last two years. A section of the Seine is clearer than the rest of the river. That is where he first started fishing for metal.Raphael cannot clean the river alone by 2024, but he won’t give up. He hopes he is one of the first to swim in the water once it is safe.1．Raphael cleans the river in order to _________ .A．swim in the Seine B．win the Medal of ParisC．join in the 2024 Olympics D．learn from You Tube2．Which paragraph shows how hard the job of cleaning the river is?A．Paragraph 1.B．Paragraph2.C．Paragraph 3.D．Paragraph 4.3．How does Raphael probably clean the river?A．B．C．D．4．Which of the following can best describe Raphael?A．Honest and brave.B．Cute and careful.C．Outgoing and funny.D．Confident and responsible.5．What can be inferred (推理) from the text?A．Raphael will stop fishing for metal.B．More people will fish for fun.C．The Seine will become cleaner by 2024.D．Raphael always cleans the river alone02（2022·福建福州·九年级期中）During the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games, there were 10 flower beds (花坛). One of the high-lights (亮点) of these flower beds was to make good use of garden waste.One of them was in Tian’anmen Square. Its topic was “Wonderful Winter Olympics”. The five Olympic rings and the snowflake shape were at the bottom of the flower bed. To our surprise, all of these were made from garden waste. This could not only save resources but also bring people more beauty. It was generally praised by the public.Green Olympics is one of the four main ideas of Beijing Winter Olympics. It took more than six years to prepare for the Games. In this process, the designers put the idea of green Olympics into every part. They integrated green Olympics with the city and its surroundings (环境). Green Olympics can not only makegood use of waste and protect the environment, but also be good for the future development of the city. There’s no doubt that the Winter Olympics theme flower beds, which showed the “simple, safe and wonderful” requirements for the competition, added points to the unique charm (独特魅力) of the “City of the Two Olympics”.As waste is considered as a resource that is put in a wrong place, the designers made the waste in the right place for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games. Besides, thrift (节俭) and hard work are the tradition of the Chinese nation. We also should save energy and make good use of waste in our daily life.6．What is special about the flower beds?A．The size.B．The number.C．The space.D．The material.7．What is at the bottom of the flower bed in Tian’anmen Square?①Bing Dwen Dwen ②The snowflake shape ③The Olympic flag④The five Olympic ringsA．①②B．②④C．③④D．①③8．What’s the meaning of the underlined word “integrated”?A．改变B．创造C．注意D．融合9．What tone (语气) does the writer use to write this passage？A．boring B．surprising C．serious D．proud10．What is the correct structure of the passage? (P1=Paragraph 1)A．B．C．D．03（2022·山东青岛·九年级期中）As we all know, too much trash is a big problem for our environment.A woman in Indonesia’s Java island has come up with a great idea—lending books to children in exchange for trash.Raden Roro Hendarti, nearly 50 years old, is a librarian in Muntang village. She started a “trash library”, hoping to make children read more as well as make them realize the importance of environment protection. Each weekday, Raden puts all kinds of books on the back of her three-whoceler (三轮车) and rides to Muntang village. There, chıldren line up to exchange plastic cups, bags and other trash for books from Raden’s mobile library. After finishing the exchange, Raden carries back all the trash.In the library where Raden works, there are thousands of books. Every time she shows up, children runto her “trash library”. They all carry trash bags, and Raden’s three-wheeler quickly fills with trash as the books fly out. Raden collects about 100kg of trash each week. It is then sorted out(分类) and sent for recycling or sale. She is happy that children spend less time on online games because of the books.Raden plans to take the mobile library service to neighboring areas as well. She says,“We all should take care of our trash in order to fight climate (气候) change and save the earth.”11．What does the underlined word “trash” mean?A．plastic B．rubbish C．paper D．information12．Where does Raden work?A．in a shop B．in a bank C．in a library D．in a post office13．Which of the following shows how Raden’s idea works?①She rides to Muntang village.②Children line up to get books for their trash.③She carries back all the trash.④She puts books on her three-wheeler.A．④→③→①→②B．④→①→②→③C．①→③→④→②D．①→②→③→④14．How much trash can Raden collect each weekday?A．About 100 kg.B．About 50 kg.C．About 25 kg.D．About 20 kg.15．What’s Raden going to do next?A．To ask her neighbors for help.B．To give the mobile library to her neighbors.C．To exchange books for trash in more villages.D．To tell children to spend less time on online games.04（2022·北京·101中学模拟预测）Coca-Cola is to test a paper bottle as part of a longer-term goal to get rid of plastic, from its packaging entirely. The prototype (样本) is made by a Danish company from an extra-strong paper shell that still contains a thin plastic liner (衬垫). But the goal is to create a 100% recyclable, plastic-free bottle capable of preventing gas escaping from carbonated (碳酸) drinks. The barrier must also ensure no fibers get into the liquid.That may have a risk of changing the taste of the drink—or potentially can’t meet the requirements of health and safety checks. But industry giants (巨头) are backing the plan. Coca-Cola, for example, has set agoal of producing zero waste by 2030. Coca-Colawas ranked the world’s number one plastic polluter by charity group Break Free FromPlastic last year, closely followed by other drink-producers Pepsi and Nestle.The Paper Bottle Company, or Paboco, is the Danish firm behind the development of the paper-based container. Part of the challenge has been to create a structure capable of standing the forces produced by carbonated drinks—such as cola and beer—which are bottled under pressure. On top of that, the paper needs to be mouldable to create different bottle shapes and sizes for different brands and take ink for printing their labels.After more than seven years of lab work, the firm is now ready to host a trial in Hungary this summer of Coca-Cola’s fruit drink Adez. At the beginning, this will involve 2,000 bottles sold by a local retail chain.But it is also working with others. Absolutely, the vodka maker, is due to test 2,000 paper bottles of its own in the UK and Sweden of its pre-mixed, carbonated raspberry drink. And beer company Carlsberg is also building prototypes of a paper beer bottle.Michael Michelsen, the firm’s commercial manager, says the bottles are formed out of a single piece of paper-fiber-based material to give them strength.16．What is the longer-term goal of Coca-Cola company?A．To produce drinks of other tastes.B．To stop using plastic in its packaging.C．To expand business in European countries.D．To use paper bottles with a thin plastic liner.17．What can be inferred from the text?A．Coca-Cola has very strong competitors.B．Carbonated drinks are facing stricter health and safety checks.C．Some industry giants are in favor of plastic-free packaging.D．The paper bottle company is under pressure from environmentalists.18．What does the underlined word “mouldable” in Paragraph 3 mean?A．Being hard to be printed on.B．Being able to be strengthened.C．Being able to be mixed with other materials.D．Being able to be made into different shapes. 19．What is the best title for the text?A．Drink Industry Is Turning to Paper Bottles.B．Coca-Cola Takes the Lead to Go Green.C．Paper Bottles Are in Place for the Market.D．Paper Bottle Companies Spring up Worldwide.05（2022·北京海淀·一模）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。
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1. When did the astronomers first find the large rock? 2.How wide is the rock? 3.What will happen if the heat sets fire to the forest and cities? 4.What did NASA tell BBC?
Key Notes
●Calculations show it probably is going to hit our planet on February 1,2019.
Calculations show (that) it (probably) is going to hit our planet on February 1,2019.
状语从句 Adverbial Clause •时间状语从句
1.I’ll have to turn off the computer before my father ____ home.
A. comes B. come C. came D. will come
(before, when, as soon as, till. Until引导的时间状语从句用一般现在时态表将来）
Armageddon
Backgrounds
Key Notes
Earth is being threatened!
threaten vt. 威胁 be threatened (passive voice) 被动语态 is being threatened 被动语态的现在进行时形式
Key Notes
when / while/ as
When段时间里”，“在…期间”，引导的动作必须是 持续性的; as强调主句和从句的动作同时发生。,翻译成”一 边……一边……”
calculation calculate calculator probably/likely/possibly/maybe
Key Notes
●A radio astronomer said if this happened, the rock would become like a ball of fire killing anyone nearby.
if ...will...由if引导的条件状语从句，主将从现 if +一般现在时，will... 往后推一个时态 if +一般过去时，would...
Key Notes
●Finding out the best way to deal with it could take over a decade.
Key Notes
●It has just been announced that a large rock looks as though it could crash right into us.
has been announced(passive voice)被动语态的现在完成时 that...引导的宾语从句 right 恰好 crash into sth/sb have a crash on sb
keep a close eye on...密切关注
Key Notes
●Had it entered the atmosphere four hours earlier, it would have hit london.
虚拟语气 atmosphere 大气层；空气；气氛
Clauses
Sophie
Scanning
5.Which animal bce of survival? ●gorilla ●earthworm ●owl
6.What's the best way to deal with the problem? ●move to another planet ●blow the rock up by using guided missile
finding out the best way...分词短语做主语 take 花费时间 decade 十年 century 世纪 fortnight 两星期
Key Notes
●Astronomers across the world are now keeping a very close eye on NT7.
Nature
----Sophie
What may have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs?
the Chicxulub asteroid impact event
●dust was thrown into the atmosphere
●the plants died out and without a food source, so did the dinosaurs.
2. –Mom, I’m leaving for Beijing tomorrow morning. - Oh, good. But be sure to phone me ____ you get to
Beijing. A. when B. while C. because D. if
( when/while/as)
Astronomers first spotted the asteroid 2002 NT on July 5, in the United States.
spot vt. =discover/find spotted adj.有圆点的 astronomer Astronomer Royal 皇家天文学家（英国授予皇家格林尼治天文台台长的头衔） astronomic 天文学的
●worldwide fires
Guess what's gonna happen next?
●dust all over the world ●no more sunshine for years ●plants die out ●human beings extinct ●rats rule the world