题目内容
It is said that another acre of the world’s forest will be destroyed forever. Why is this happening? There are two reasons — land and wood. In many countries the trees have been cut down because the land was needed for animals or crops. In other parts of the world the trees are cut down because their wood is wanted. This wood is used by local people for firewood or it is used for building. But many people don’t know that in most places the trees won’t be replaced. The soil in the forests is very thin, but it is protected by the trees. When the trees are cut down, the soil is washed away by the rain or blown away by the wind. Soon nothing can be grown on it. The forest becomes a desert. Then more land will be needed, and more trees will be cut down.
When the forest is destroyed, it isn’t only the trees that are lost — the homes of millions of animals and plants are destroyed, too. All kinds of animals are in danger — fish,reptiles, birds, mammals, insects, and shellfish — as well as thousands of plants.
Who is to blame for this? The answer is simple: all of us. There are just too many people in the world. The world’s population is now six billion. Of course, it’s very easy to blame the local people. We don’t cut down trees. They do. But the products are bought by people like you and me — wood houses, beds, tables, chairs, paper… Why are the forests being destroyed? Just look around. You are probably using it right now
- 1.
People cut down large areas of trees in order to ______.
- A.grow crops
- B.keep animals
- C.build houses
- D.get land and wood
- A.
- 2.
In most places, ______after trees are cut down
- A.new trees can grow better
- B.forests will become deserts
- C.most animals can live there
- D.people build new house there
- A.
- 3.
According to the passage, we should ______ to protect the forest
- A.use fewer wood products
- B.plant more trees
- C.blame the local people
- D.protect the soil
- A.
1.从文章的句子:There are two reasons — land and wood.可知人们砍伐树林是为了土地和木材。选D
2.从文章的句子:The forest becomes a desert. 可知树被砍了后,森林会变成沙漠。选B
3.从文章的最后一句话:You are probably using it right now. 可知我们应该少使用木制的产品。选A 。
Saving water is an important part of going green. As water becomes less and polluted more, conservation (保护) becomes more and more important. The less water you use, the less wastewater will end up in our rivers and lakes. Wasting water means that more water needs to be treated and cleaned, a process that requires quite a lot of energy.
As it is said above, cutting down on water usage is one of the most important things you can do for your local environment and the planet as a whole. That is why more green households are going blue: cutting down their water footprint by conserving and harvesting (收获) water.
It may seem like a big concept, but going blue starts with small changes that everyone can make. Something as simple as turning off the tap while you brush your teeth can save a lot of water. Wash your fruits and vegetables in a bowl rather than under a tap to save even more. Make sure that the taps are fully turned off every time you step away from the sink or the shower — all those little drips can add up to a lot of water waste.
Another way of reducing your water footprint is reducing your dependence on the main water supply. Rainwater harvesting can meet a lot of your home’s water needs. Many of us already practice rainwater harvesting in a small way. Collecting water from your gutters (檐沟) is a great way to keep your garden green without running the sprinkler (洒水器).
【小题1】The underlined word “green” means ______ in this passage.
A.嫉妒 | B.环保 | C.未成熟的 | D.健康的 |
A.Treating wastewater needs much energy. |
B.The water on the earth is becoming less and less. |
C.The water on the earth is becoming polluted more. |
D.Rainwater harvesting can meet a lot of your home’s water needs. |
A.washing fruit and vegetables under a tap |
B.using a bowl to wash your fruit and vegetables |
C.making sure taps are fully turned off all the time |
D.turning off the tap every time after brushing your teeth |
A.Save Water by Turning off the Tap |
B.How to Treat and Clean Wastewater |
C.Keep Your Garden Green with Rainwater |
D.Save Water Starting with Small Changes |
A.we can get enough water by harvesting |
B.most people pay no attention to saving water |
C.we can practice rainwater harvesting in a small way |
D.harvesting water is more necessary than conserving it |