题目内容
Earth Day is on April 22nd. People say thanks to the Earth and learn ways to keep the Earth safe and clean. But saving the Earth is not just for grow-ups. Kids are also taking an active part in it.
The American writer and filmmaker Lynne made a film called Young Voices for the Planet. It lists a lot of stories about different kids who help to keep our environment clean.
Team Marine, US A group of students at Santa Monica High School started an organization called Team Marine. They tell people why plastic bags are bad for sea animals and environment. In 2011, they successfully made lawmakers (立法者) in their city stop people using plastic bags.
Felix, 15, Germany In 2007, a 9-year-old boy, Felix, started a club,Plant for the Planet. It encourages children around the world to plant trees in their own countries. Felix helped plant 25 million trees in Germany and 120 million trees worldwide.
Alec, 17, US When he was 12, Alec set up Kids VS Global (全球的) Warming. It teaches kids about weather change and ways to stop the world getting warmer and warmer. Alec travels widely to encourage people to help stop global warming. He has given more than 70 talks across the country.
Olivia, 13, US When Olivia was 11, she heard about the 2010 oil spill (漏油) in the Gulf of Mexico. She painted 500 pictures of birds to raise money for the clean-up. She raised more than $200,000 to protect (保护) birds and other wild animals.
【小题1】What is the purpose of setting up the “Earth Day” and who can do something for the Earth?
A.To keep the earth peaceful and beautiful by adults and kids |
B.To keep the earth balanced by adults only |
C.To keep the earth safe and clean by adults and kids |
D.To keep the earth safe and clean by kids only |
A.a book | B.a TV play |
C.a film | D.a club |
A.Team Marine | B.Felix |
C.Alec | D.Olivia |
A.raise money | B.plant trees |
C.protect wild animals | D.help stop global warming |
A.kids are saving the Earth | B.parents are planting trees |
C.students are raising money | D.grow-ups are using plastics bags |
【小题1】C
【小题2】C
【小题3】A
【小题4】D
【小题5】A
解析试题分析:地球日在4月22日。人们对地球说:谢谢。并且学会如何保护地球安全、清洁的方法。但拯救地球不仅仅是成年人的事,孩子们也积极参与。同时短文列出了不同的孩子们去帮助保护环境的清洁的故事。所以说保护地球是大家的责任。
【小题1】细节理解题。问题:建立地球日的目的是什么?谁能为地球做些事情?结合原文的中心句来解答这两个问题: Earth Day is on April 22nd. People say thanks to the Earth and learn ways to keep the Earth safe and clean. But saving the Earth is not just for grow-ups. Kids are also taking an active part in it.句意:地球日在4月22日。人们对地球说谢谢,并且学会如何保持地球安全、清洁的方法。但拯救地球不仅仅是成年的事,孩子们也积极参与。明确了答案为第三选项。故选C
【小题2】细节理解题。问题:琳把 《 Young Voices for the Planet 》 拍摄成了什么?分析原文: The American writer and filmmaker Lynne made a film called Young Voices for the Planet. 句意:美国作家、导演的琳制作了一部电影叫做《 Young Voices for the Planet 》原文提示为电影。故选C
【小题3】细节理解题。问题:根据短文,我们知道哪个地方不允许使用塑料袋?分析原文:In 2011, they successfully made lawmakers (立法者) in their city stop people using plastic bags.句意:2011年,他们成功地通过立法,在他们的城市阻止人们使用塑料袋。这个城市在本段的前面体现 Team Marine, US 故选A
【小题4】细节理解题。问题:亚历克四处旅行的目的是鼓励人们去做什么?分析原文:Alec travels widely to encourage people to help stop global warming.句意:亚历克四处旅行的目的是,鼓励人们去帮助阻止全球变暖。故选D
【小题5】细节理解题。问题:这篇短文主要谈论关于什么?分析原文:It lists a lot of stories about different kids who help to keep our environment clean.句意:短文列出了不同的孩子们去帮助保护环境的清洁的故事。故选A
考点:新闻报道类短文阅读。
In common with many countries, Britain has serious environmental problems. In 1952, more than 4,000 people died in London because of the smog (烟雾). The government introduced new laws to stop smog from coal fires and factories and the situation improved a lot. Today, London is much cleaner but there is a new problem: smog from cars. In December 1991, there was very little wind in London and pollution increased a lot. As a result, about 160 people died from pollution in just four days.
Part of the problem is the new “out of town” shopping centers. In the past, people often walked to shops near their home or went by bus. Many people drive to the new shopping centers now. As a result, the small shops have disappeared and more people have to travel to do their shopping.
Critics (批评家) say that Britain needs better and cheaper public transport (交通). Transport in Britain is very expensive. An early morning train trip from Glasgow to London (about 600km) can cost about £100, for example. A short 15-minute bus trip can cost over £1.00.
Many people are trying to reduce(减少)the use of cars in Britain. Some cities now have special bicycle paths (小道) and many people go to work by bike. Some people also travel to work together in one car to reduce the pollution and cost.
Title:【小题1】._____________in Britain | |||
Time | Causes | Effects(结果) | Solutions |
In the past | Smog from 【小题2】. ______ and factories. | Over 4,000 people died in 1952. | Introduced 【小题3】._______. |
【小题4】.______ | Smog from cars. | About 160 people died in just four days in 1991. | ◆Provide 【小题5】.______ public transport. ◆Build special paths for bicycles. ◆Work together in one car. |
These days, picture news is very popular with young people. Here are some photos chosen by Jim.
China’s first Hello Kitty theme restaurant was opened on Dec 23 in the capital of China. It’s all pink and sweet inside the restaurant. The table cloth , chairs, ceiling and floor are all pink, even the lamp light shines soft and rosy. Dining at Hello Kitty Dreams Restaurant costs about 160 yuan ($25) per person. | |
Dustin and Sara from North Georgia &State University (NGCSU) of the United States perform Peking Opera at LiaoCheng University in East China’s Shandong Province. Eighteen students from NGCSU came to China to study Chinese culture during the summer vacation. | |
| Located in Miyun County north-east of Beijing, Fuling Mountain is a national-level forest reserve. As the mountain is cloudy and foggy all the year round, Fuling Mountain then began to be called Wuling Mountain. It is regarded as the Yellow Mountain in North China. |
Bill Gates,chairman of Microsoft, the world’s largest personal-computer software company, attended an anti-smoking event ahead of the 25th World No-Tobacco Day, in Beijing on May 29,2012. Some Chinese famous people also attended the event. World No-Tobacco Day falls on May 31 every year. |
A.They climbed Fuling Mountain in Beijing. |
B.They visited a Hello Kitty Dreams Restaurant. |
C.They performed Peking Opera in Shandong. |
D.They attended an anti-smoking event. |
A.Bill Gates set up World No-Tobacco Day on May 31. |
B.Fuling Mountain is always cloudy and foggy. |
C.Eight students from NGCSU studied Chinese culture in China. |
D.You have to wear pink clothes at Hello Kitty Dreams Restaurant. |
A.The Internet news | B.an advertisement |
C.a science magazine | D.a story book |
A recently study found people’s lives are made shorter in North China. It is showed the life expectancy(平均寿命) had been cut down by 5.5 years there. Researchers think that the heavy air pollution in China should be to blame(承担责任). It’s really the truth. Our government has already done something. However, it doesn’t seem to work so well.
“Air pollution in China is doing harm to people’s health. The harm is much more serious than we can imagine,” said Chen Yuyu of Beijing University, one of researchers of this study.
Dirty air brings serious problems in North China. In January this year, the air pollution was worse than that in other places. That was caused by rising temperature and waste gas(废气) from coal heating.
Chinese government should strongly fight against air pollution. They should think of more proper ways to deal with the problem. People should be encouraged to take buses, ride bicycles or walk, instead of driving cars. The factories that pollute heavily should be closed.
“We need to improve our environment, although it might be expensive. Protecting our environment means protecting ourselves,” Li Hongbin, another researcher of the study said.
【小题1】The passage above may come from a(n) ?
A.story | B.advertisement | C.report | D.diary |
A.The life expectancy had been cut by 5.5 years. |
B.Chinese government should close some factories that pollute heavily. |
C.People need to make pollution less, although it might cost a lot. |
D.The air problem brings us serious problems. |
A.Air pollution in North China is caused by waste gas. |
B.To save the environment, our government should do something more. |
C.The temperature becomes higher and higher in North China. |
D.How air pollution in North China is caused. |
Survey: What’s your favorite restaurant? | |
Lola Lopez | Jim Janssen |
“I’m an actress. There’s a small French restaurant near my apartment. It’s my favorite. The service is great. The food is always cooked well and served beautifully. And the atmosphere is very romantic…” | “I’m a high school student. I’m interested in fast food. Chicken, burgers, fish, French fries — I love it all. My mom says I should eat healthier food but it tastes so good! Also, I’m not rich and the price of fast food is just right for me.” |
Gina Mangino | Raul Sanchez |
“I’m a housewife. With three kids, I look for a place that has good food at a reasonable price. I look for a place that’s comfortable for children and serves the food quickly. That’s why I like Sam’s Chinese restaurant.” | “I’m a doctor. I can’t remember the last time I ate out… maybe that’s because my wife and I really like to cook. Instead of eating out, we look through a cookbook and cook at home.” |
A.an actress | B.a doctor | C.a student | D.a housewife |
A.Lola Lopez | B.Jim Janssen | C.Gina Mangino | D.Raul Sanchez |
A.offers fast food | B.serves the food quickly |
C.offers cookbooks | D.serves the food beautifully |
A group of people asked this question to a group 4-to-8-year-old children. “What does love mean?” The answers were surprising. The children would answer like they did below.
“When my grandmother hurt her knees (膝盖), she couldn’ bent (弯腰) over and paint her toenails (脚指甲) any more. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands hurt too. That’s love.”(Rebecca–age 8)
“Love is when someone hurts you. And you get so mad but you don’t shout at them because you know it would hurt her feelings.” (Samantha–age 6)
“Love is what makes you smile when you’re tired.” (Terri–age 4)
“I let my big sister pick on (捉弄) me because my mum says she only picks on me because she loves me. So I pick on my baby sister because I love her.” (Bethany–age 4)
“I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new clothes.”(Lauren–age 4)
“Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken.”( Elaine –age 5)
“My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don’t see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night.”(Clear–age 5)
“You really shouldn’t say ‘I love you’ if you don’t mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget.” (Jessica–age 8)【小题1】
The passage mainly tells us about ______.
A.what “life” means to children |
B.what “family” means to children |
C.what “friends” means to children |
D.what “love” means to children |
【小题2】
Who told us the love between mum and dad?A.Clear. | B.Elaine. |
C.Rebecca. | D.Lauren. |
【小题3】
Which of the following is NOT true?A.Rebecca’s grandmother ever couldn’t bend over. |
B.Bethany is willing to be picked on by any other person. |
C.If Samantha becomes angry, she will not shout at others. |
D.Lauren likes to wear her sister’s old clothes better. |
【小题4】
What does Jessica mean about love?A.Too much love is no love. |
B.You should say love more often. |
C.You mean what you think. |
D.Say love more often if you mean it. |
【小题5】
What is love according to Terri?A.Love is what cheers you up when you are tired. |
B.Love is the care between husband and wife. |
C.Love is a rest when you are tired. |
D.Love is a kiss from parents. |
Qi Haoran, a Junior Grade One student at a High School Attached to Harbin Institute of Technology, was quite busy over the past winter holiday – and not just with homework. Qi, together with 10 other classmates made a volunteer group to call on people to join the Clean Your Plate Campaign(光盘行动).
These students went to many restaurants and told people the importance of saving food. “Excuse me, do you know that 950 million people around the world still haven’t got enough to eat? Please don’t waste food.” They would say this kind of thing hundreds of times every day.
The Clean Your Plate Campaign began on the Internet in January. It calls on people to reduce food waste. China in recent years has experienced serious problems with wasted food. CCTV reported in January that the food Chinese people waste every year is enough to feed 200 million people for a year.
Chinese people are well-known for being hospitable(好客的)and generous. Many even feel that they lose face if their guests have eaten all the food.
Luckily, the campaign has got a lot of support. In a restaurant in Xinjiang, the owner gives the guests who have eaten up all that they ordered a sticker. People can enjoy a free meal when they have 10 stickers. More than 750 restaurants in Beijing have begun to offer smaller dishes and encourage their guests to take leftovers home.
To reduce food waste is a big task, and it needs time. It’s important that everyone does their bit, just like Qi. Did you finish your meals today?【小题1】
The Clean Your Plate Campaign started __________ in January.
A.in a big restaurant | B.in a CCTV programme |
C.in a high school | D.on the Internet |
【小题2】
The restaurant owner in Xinjiang __________ to support the campaign.A.gave the guests a sticker if they ate up the food |
B.offered the guests 10 stickers if they ordered a lot |
C.offered smaller dishes to the guests |
D.encouraged customers to take leftovers home |
【小题3】
You can probably read this passage _________.A.in a science book | B.in a newspaper |
C.in a tourist guide | D.in an advertisement |