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9.Have you ever heard of Earth Day?On Earth Day we think about life on our beautiful planet.Earth Day began on April 22,1970 and is celebrated in the third week of April every year.The purpose of Earth Day is to bring different groups of people toaaise awareness of environmental problems.Gaylord Nelson,an American came up with the idea of an Earth Day that would force governments and people to pay attention to the different environmental problemsethat have great influence on the planet.He realized that everyone would have to work together to help the environment.
The first Earth Day resulted in the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),which makes sure people follow the rules that pare for the environment.And the first Earth Day also helped pass the Clean Air,Clean Water arid Endangered Species Acts (法 令).
Earth Day is usually celebrated with outdoor activities.Some people plant new trees.Some pick up roadside rubbisk Others are encouraged to ask governments for stronger action to stop environmental destruction (破坏).Programs dealing with environmental problems are often shown on TV on Earth Day.
Symbols used by people to describe Earth Day include:a drawing of the planet earths;a tree,a flower or leaves meaning growth; or the recycling symbol.Colors used for Earth Day include natural colors such as green,brown or blue.
The"Earth Flag",which was designed by John McConnell,has been described as a"flag for all people".
52:Gaylord Nelson thought up the idea of an Earth Day because he wanted people toC.
A.have fun together
B.remember him for ever
C.care for the environment
D.thank the government
53.The fifth paragraph mainly tells us thatB.
A.why people stop pollution
B.how people celebrate Earth Day
C.when people plant new trees
D.where people deal with rubbish
54.Which of the following is TRUEC?
A.The Clear Air Act was passed before 1970.
B.John McConnell is good at designing flags.
C.Earth Day takes place in April every year.
D.Natural colors are only used for Earth Day.
55.What is the best title of the passageB?
A.Planet Symbols
B.Earth Day
C.Environmental Problems
D.The EPA.
分析 地球日在每年四月的第三个星期,庆祝地球日的目的是使人们加强环保意识.在那一天,人们通常在户外庆祝活动.有些人种植新的树木,捡起路边垃圾,处理环境问题的节目经常在电视上播出.
解答 52.C细节理解题.根据The purpose of Earth Day is to bring different groups of people toaaise awareness of environmental problems.可知地球日的目的是让人们关注环境问题,故选C.
53.B细节理解题.根据Earth Day is usually celebrated with outdoor activities.可知本段描述的是人们如何庆祝地球日,故选B.
54.C细节理解题.根据Earth Day began on April 22,1970 and is celebrated in the third week of April every year可知地球日在每年的四月,故选C.
55.B主旨大意题.根据文章内容Have you ever heard of Earth Day?可知本文介绍的是地球日,故选B.
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| From 8:30pm to 9:30pm on Saturday,March 26th,2011,a g What can do during this hour?We can do lots of run things in the dark,such as planning a candlelight dinner for our family or a group of friends,telling stories and singing songs with the kids and neighbors. What did you do for Earth Hour this year?Let's share the Earth Hour stories. |
| Emma |
| Albert |
| Brandon |
| Mary |
| The date of Earth Hour in 2011 | 81 | March 26th |
| Albert's job | 82 | A waiter |
| What Brandon did when it was dark | 83 | He went for a walk |
| Who stayed with Mary during the hour | 84 | Her friends |
| The number of people who talked about their stories | 85 | Four/4 |