People living in the UK take quite a few holidays abroad and in this country each year.Choices made about where to go, how to get there and what to do while there can either benefit or harm the environment.

While on holiday

Many of the things you can do to the greener on holiday will be the same things you can do at home—but there arc also sonic extra things too, like avoiding gifts made from endangered plants and animals.Here arc some suggestions:

●Making the most of locally produced food and drink, and local activities and attractions will support people in the area you are visiting and reduce the need for further environmental influence from transport;

●Switching off any air conditioning, heating and lights will help reduce climate change effect;

●Save water—some countries suffer from water shortages and saving water can help avoid damage to our natural habitats

Endangered species

Some gifts and foods available in some countries can be made from endangered plants or animals.Check before you buy and avoid animal and plant gifts.More details of the types of products to avoid and illegal trade hot spots can be found on the Souvenir Alert webpage.

Making a positive contribution to the place you are visiting

There are ways in which your holiday can help support local people and the environment;

●There are many opportunities to volunteer and help with projects that conserve and improve natural habitats;

●When you are away, or if you are looking for somewhere to visit, you can support projects or attractions which protect wildlife, such as nature reserves and conservation projects.

1.According to the passage, we can______ to help reduce climate change effect

A.make good use of water

B.buy local food and drink

C.save electricity

D.go around on foot

2.We should check the gifts and foods before buying because ______.

A.sometimes they are of poor quality

B.they may not be typical local products

C.some of them will do harm to our health

D.they may be made from endangered animals or plants

3.We can infer from the passage that ____.

A.it is not easy for people to travel abroad

B.not everyone can tell an illegal souvenir

C.green holidays have been accepted by people

D.volunteer work is a must for protecting natural habitats

4.The passage is mainly about______

A.travel dos and don'ts

B.the harm done to the environment

C.greener choices for holiday

D.tips on protecting endangered species

语法填空

阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空,并将答案填写在答题卡题号为1-10的相应位置上。

Dinosaurs lived on the earth tens of millions of years ago, long before human being came into existence. Unfortunately, they died out because of an 1.__________(expect) incident. But wildlife today disappears or is in danger just 2._________humans do harm to it. For example, tigers are hunted for fur to make carpets, so that they only live in secure reserves; grassland 3. _________(destroy) without mercy, so that dust storms come into being affecting distant cities.

Last year, scientists saw some monkeys rubbing themselves with a certain kind of insects 4._________ (prevent) themselves from being bitten by fierce mosquitoes. According to the result of the inspection, they found that the insect contains 5.__________ powerful drug. As a result, local farmers were employed to catch the insects, 6.__________led to their disappearance from the whole zone. When told that it was a loss to humans, the farmers burst into laughter and responded, “Our real loss is our 7._________ (decrease) income.”

Therefore, we human beings should appreciate the natural balance and pay 8._________ (much) attention to the importance of wildlife9._________ (protect) than before. Not until we succeed in letting wildlife live10. ___________(peace), can we smile in relief.

完形填空

阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的四个选项(A.B.C和D)中选可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

I got aboard and sat down in my seat.It was going to be a long flight. Around me were some ________ "Where are you headed?" I asked.

"Lakes Air Base.We'll be there for special training, and then to the front."

After about an hour, an announcement was made that box lunches were ________ for five dollars. The journey would be several hours, and I decided to buy one.

As I ________ for my wallet, I heard a soldier ask his fellows if he would buy lunch."No, that seems a lot of money for just a box lunch." I looked around at the other soldiers.________ were buying lunch.I walked to the back of the plane and________ the flight attendant a fifty-dollar bill.

"Take a lunch to all those soldiers." I said.She seized my arms tightly.Her eyes wet with tears, she ________ me, " My son is a soldier in the front...it's almost like you are doing it for him."

Picking up ten boxes, she headed to the soldiers.

After eating, on my way to the rest room I was ________ by a man."I saw ________ you did and I want to be part of it." With this, he handed me twenty-five dollars.

Soon after I returned to my seat, I saw the Flight Captain coming, looking at the seat numbers ________ he walked.When he got to my row he stopped, smiled, held out his ________ , and said, "I want to ________ your hand." I stood and took his hand.With a loud voice he said, "I was a soldier.________ , someone bought me a lunch.It was such an act of________that I never forgot." I was a little bit________ when applause rang out from all of the passengers.These soldiers were giving their all for our country.I could only give them a couple of meals.

Later, when I walked to the front of the plane to stretch my legs, a man ________ another twenty-five dollars in my hand.

When we________ , I gathered my belongings and started to leave.A man stopped me, put something in my pocket, and walked away ________ a word.Another twenty-five dollars! Seeing the soldiers ________ at the terminal, I walked over to them and handed them seventy-five dollars.As I walked ________to my car, I prayed for their safe ________ .

1.A.strangers B.soldiers C.attendants D.passengers

2.A.available B.reasonable C.convenient D.special

3.A.prepared B.sent C.reached D.paid

4.A.None B.Some C.Many D.All

5.A.lent B.showed C.handed D.charged

6.A.advised B.greeted C.inspired D.thanked

7.A.praised B.stopped C.attracted D.discovered

8.A.how B.which C.what D.that

9.A.as B.though C.till D.unless

10.A.tongue B.arm C.head D.hand

11.A.feel B.seize C.Shake D.check

12.A.Once B.Later C.Recently D.Frequently

13.A.performance B.kindness C.bravery D.wisdom

14.A.embarrassed B.relieved C.overjoyed D.satisfied

15.A.threw B.found C.took D.left

16.A.separated B.landed C.paused D.chatted

17.A.in B.for C.through D.without

18.A.training B.shouting C.gathering D.marching

19.A.casually B.Anxiously C. disappointedlyD.lightheartedly

20.A.arrival B.return C.flight D.Escape

完形填空,阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Those who believe that they will never do well in a particular area probably never will. Those who believe they are not good at ________ will forever feel unprepared. But those who believe that it is ________ to succeed at what they attempt can surprise themselves.

Adam was ready to ________ . His wife Anna, however, was less ________ . As she explained to a friend,” Adam has________ done anything that required physical strength. When he retires, he will sit in his easy chair and ________ me to bring him his food.”

But to Anna’s ________, soon after her husband retired, he ________ a health club. Arriving home from exercise class one night, he announced, ”I ________ for the wrestling tournament. I am going to ________ Friday night.” Anna was shocked. “Please don’t do it., Adam. You’re not in ________ . You will be so beat up that they will have to carry you home!” ________, he couldn’t be persuaded and she told him that if he wanted really to do it, she was not going to watch.

________ to her word, she stayed away as Adam wrestled. And just as she________, two men carried Adam home. He ________ down on the bed, every muscle pained and wounded. ________she could speak, he cried out,” Don’t say a(n) ________ , Anna! This is not the worst of it. I________ tonight. I have to wrestle again tomorrow night!”

Nothing ________ in your life until you believe you can do things that are important to you. And if you have a low ________ of yourself, nobody else is likely to raise it.

1.A. something B. nothing C. anything D. everything

2.A. possible B. vital C. impossible D. important

3.A. travel B. retire C. resign D. leave

4.A. confident B. negative C. enthusiastic D. elegant

5.A. always B. often C. again D. never

6.A. expect B. warn C. invite D. urge

7.A. sorrow B. surprise C. delight D. relief

8.A. owned B. founded C. supported D. joined

9.A. signed up B. made up C. took up D. came up

10.A. prepare B. exercise C. wrestle D. consult

11.A. place B. shape C. trouble D. practice

12.A. Anyhow B. Moreover C. Therefore D. However

13.A. True B. Exact C. Opposite D. Relevant

14.A. advised B. promised C. predicted D. designed

15.A. settled B. lay C. sat D. laid

16.A. When B. After C. Before D. Until

17.A. plan B. idea C. goal D. word

18.A. lost B. won C. gained D. performed

19.A. changes B. happens C. recovers D. reacts

20.A. talent B. doubt C. opinion D. suggestion

Glasgow Fireworks

25th July 2012

Location: Glasgow Green

Tickets: This event is free, and no ticket is required

Events:Celebrate Bonfire Night (篝火夜), with Glasgow’s famous and splendid musical fireworks show. The night is not just about fireworks though; there will be pre-show music and fun with Clyde 1’s Romeo and Knoxy, amusements and food and drink booths. Enough to make sure that everyone is entertained!

The timetable:

5:30 pm amusements (ends 9:30pm)

6:30 pm Pre-show music and fun with Clyde 1’s Romeo and Knoxy

7:30 pm Fireworks show begins

Notice:

◆ Entry is free, and it is usually very busy. Make sure you get there early for a good view (unless you’re 7 feet tall).

◆ You should enter Glasgow Green from the west end of the park. There is no other public entry.

◆ If you’re driving, please be concerned about road closing time. All roads to Glasgow Green will be closed to vehicles (车辆) between 5:30 pm and 9:00 pm.

◆ Join our mailing list to stay up to date with all the latest information on www. Glasgow Green. com. Should it be put off or called off, we will keep you informed as soon as possible!

For Your Safety

◆ Do not bring fireworks, sparklers, alcohol or pets to the Glasgow Green Fireworks.

◆ Follow the directions of staff and police.

◆ Dress properly – We live in Glasgow and there is always a good chance we will get rubbish weather!

1.Which of the following isn’t mentioned in the text?

A. Pre-show music. B. Fireworks show.

C. Amusements. D. Movies.

2.If you go to the show by car, you have to get there _______.

A. before 5:30 pm B. after 9:30 pm

C. around 6:30 pm D. between 5:30 pm and 9:00 pm

3.How does the organizer keep you informed of the latest information?

A. By radio. B. By E-mail. C. By phone. D. By post.

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