Environmental Problems in Britain

In common with many countries, Britain has serious environmental problems. In 1952, more than 4,000 people died in London because of the smog. 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 centres. In the past, people often walked to shops near their home or went by bus. Now, many people drive to the new shopping centres. As a result, the small shops have disappeared and more people have to travel to do their shopping.

Critics say that Britain needs better and cheaper public transport. 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 the use of cars in Britain. Some cities now have special bicycle paths and many people ride bicycles to work. Some people also travel to work together in one car to reduce the pollution and the cost.

Environmental Problems in Britain

Time

Causes(起因)

Problems

Solutions(解决方法)

In 1952

Smog from coal fires and

1..

2. 4,000

people died in

1952.

New laws were introduced.

Today

Smog caused by

3..

About 160 people die in a few days in 1991.

★ Provide better and cheaper public4..

★ Build special paths for

5..

★ Travel to work together in one car.

We had a terrible school trip last week. Some students were late. Then we waited half an hour for the school bus, but it didn’t arrive. Finally, our teacher took us to take the subway. It took over an hour. When we arrived at the zoo, we were all tired and hungry. We wanted to see dolphins(海豚), but there weren’t any. There were some really smart seals(海豹), but we didn’t see the show because we arrived too late. We forgot our cameras, so we didn’t take any photos. Then it started to rain, and no one had an umbrella. We didn’t see many animals because of the rain. So we went for lunch. We ate hamburgers. My friends also had some ice-cream. But I didn’t have any, because I don’t like it. I wanted French fries, but there weren’t any in the shop. They were sold out(卖光)! Finally we went back to school. We were wet, tired and stressed out(紧张的). I didn’t enjoy my school trip at all.

1.Why did the teacher take the students to take the subway?

A. Because the students didn’t want to have the trip.

B. Because the school bus didn’t arrive.

C. Because the students didn’t like taking the school bus.

D. Because the students didn’t take cameras.

2.The students were ______ when they arrived at the zoo.

A. excited B. happy C. tired D. lucky

3.What animal show was there at the zoo?

A. Dolphin show. B. Seal show.

C. Monkey show. D. Panda show.

4.How was the weather after they arrived at the zoo?

A. Sunny. B. Cloudy. C. Windy. D. Rainy.

5.What did the writer think of the school trip?

A. Terrible. B. Great. C. Not bad. D. Fun.

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