In common with many countries,Britain has serious environmental problems. In 1952,about 12,000 people died because of the smog in London. 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 homes or went by bus. Now,many people drive to the new shopping centres. As a result,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 600 km) can cost about £l00,for example. A short 15-minute bus trip can cost over £l.

Many people are trying to reduce the use of cars in Britain. Some cities now have special bicycle paths and many people cycle to work. Some people also travel to work together in one car to reduce the pollution and the cost.

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Environmental 51 in Britain

Time

Cause

52

Solution

In the 53

Smog 54 coal fires and factories

55 12,000 people died in 1952.

New laws were 56 .

Today

Smog caused by 57

About 160 people 58



★Provide better and 59 public transport.

★Build special paths for bicycles.

★Travel to work 60 in one car.

in a few days in 1991.


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 Recently,a reader asked me about the dangers that pets can face around the house. So I visited my local animal 16 last weekend and got some advice to share about how we can make our homes 17 for our pets.

When I arrived,several pets and their 18 were in the waiting room. Mr Smith,with a cat,chatted with me. “My cat will be 19 for an uncomfortable stomach in a minute ,” he said. “My children gave 20 a bowl of milk. However,if she is given milk,she will get a stomachache.

Just then,the vet (兽医) walked over to us. “Yes,Mr Smith is 21 Only a few people know this,but milk mustn’t be fed to cats 22 some cats can’t take it in easily ,” the vet said. “Other human foods are bad for pets 23 For example,if a dog eats chocolate,it will become 24.

I asked the vet what other 25 there were for pets around the house. “Well ,” she replied ,“we should not 26 small things,such as batteries,lying around as they can be eaten by pets. Last month,a small cat was brought 27 because it had eaten a button which was on the floor without being noticed. ”

Before I left,the vet 28 me some more important advice to share with you.

You should keep all kinds of medicine and cleaning products away from pets. Also,pets,such as cats and dogs,sometimes will 29 their hair if they are unwell. If your pets look unwell or act unusually,you should 30 your vet immediately. Follow the advice and you can keep your pets safe.

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