2025北京版新教材英语高考第一轮
人与自然
主题群七 自然生态与环境保护
五年高考
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Passage 1(2021北京,D) 主题 人与环境 词数 453
Early fifth-century philosopher St. Augustine famously wrote that he knew what time was unless someone asked him. Albert Einstein added another wrinkle when he theorized that time varies depending on where you measure it. Today's state-of-the-art atomic (原子的) clocks have proven Einstein right. Even advanced physics can't decisively tell us what time is, because the answer depends on the question you're asking.
Forget about time as an absolute. What if, instead of considering time in terms of astronomy, we related time to ecology What if we allowed environmental conditions to set the tempo (节奏) of human life We're increasingly aware of the fact that we can't control Earth systems with engineering alone, and realizing that we need to moderate(调节) our actions if we hope to live in balance. What if our definition of time reflected that
Recently, I conceptualized a new approach to timekeeping that's connected to circumstances on our planet, conditions that might change as a result of global warming. We're now building a clock at the Anchorage Museum that reflects the total flow of several major Alaskan rivers, which are sensitive to local and global environmental changes. We've programmed it to match an atomic clock if the waterways continue to flow at their present rate. If the rivers run faster in the future on average, the clock will get ahead of standard time. If they run slower, you'll see the opposite effect.
The clock registers both short-term irregularities and long-term trends in river dynamics. It's a sort of observatory that reveals how the rivers are behaving from their own temporal frame (时间框架), and allows us to witness those changes on our smartwatches or phones. Anyone who opts to go on Alaska Mean River Time will live in harmony with the planet. Anyone who considers river time in relation to atomic time will encounter a major imbalance and may be motivated to counteract it by consuming less fuel or supporting greener policies.
Even if this method of timekeeping is novel in its particulars, early agricultural societies also connected time to natural phenomena. In pre-Classical Greece, for instance, people “corrected” official calendars by shifting dates forward or backward to reflect the change of season. Temporal connection to the environment was vital to their survival. Likewise, river time and other timekeeping systems we're developing may encourage environmental awareness.
When St. Augustine admitted his inability to define time, he highlighted one of time's most noticeable qualities: Time becomes meaningful only in a defined context. Any timekeeping system is valid, and each is as praiseworthy as its purpose.
1. What is the main idea of Paragraph 1
A. Timekeeping is increasingly related to nature.
B. Everyone can define time on their own terms.
C. The qualities of time vary with how you measure it.
D. Time is a major concern of philosophers and scientists.
2. The author raises three questions in Paragraph 2 mainly to .
A. present an assumption B. evaluate an argument
C. highlight an experiment D. introduce an approach
3. What can we learn from this passage
A. Those who do not go on river time will live an imbalanced life.
B. New ways of measuring time can help to control Earth systems.
C. Atomic time will get ahead of river time if the rivers run slower.
D. Modern technology may help to shape the rivers' temporal frame.
4. What can we infer from this passage
A. It is crucial to improve the definition of time.
B. A fixed frame will make time meaningless.
C. We should live in harmony with nature.
D. History is a mirror reflecting reality.
Passage 2(2020北京,B) 主题 人与环境 词数 355
Baggy has become the first dog in the UK—and potentially the world—to join the fight against air pollution by recording pollutant levels near the ground.
Baggy wears a pollution monitor on her collar so she can take data measurements close to the ground. Her monitor has shown that air pollution levels are higher closer to ground level, which has helped highlight concerns that babies and young kids may be at higher risk of developing lung problems.
Conventional air pollution monitors are normally fixed on lampposts at about nine feet in the air. However, since Baggy stands at about the same height as a child in a pushchair (婴儿车), she frequently records pollution levels which are much higher than the data gathered by the Environment Agency.
The doggy data research was the idea of Baggy's 13-year-old owner Tom Hunt and his dad Matt. The English youngster noticed that pollution levels are around two-thirds higher close to the ground than they are in the air at the height where they are recorded by the agency. Tom has since reported the shocking findings to the government in an attempt to emphasise that babies are at higher risk of developing asthma (哮喘).
Matt Hunt said he was “very proud” of his son because “when the boy gets an idea, he keeps his head down and gets on with it, and he really does want to do some good and stop young kids from getting asthma.”
“Tom built up a passion for environmental protection at a very early age,” Matt added. “He became very interested in gadgets (小装置). About one year ago, he got this new piece of tech which is like a test tube. One Sunday afternoon, we went out to do some monitoring, and he said, ‘why don't we put it on Baggy's collar and let her monitor the pollution ’ So we did it.”
Tom said, “Most of the time, Baggy is just like any other dog. But for the rest of the time she is a super dog, and we are all really proud of her.”
1. With a monitor on her collar, Baggy can .
A. take pollutant readings B. record pollutant levels
C. process collected data D. reduce air pollution
2. What can we learn from the Baggy data
A. High places are free of air pollution.
B. Higher pushchairs are more risky for kids.
C. Conventional monitors are more reliable.
D. Air is more polluted closer to the ground.
3. What is Tom's purpose of doing the research
A. To warn of a health risk. B. To find out pollution sources.
C. To test his new monitor. D. To prove Baggy's abilities.
4. According to the passage, which word can best describe Tom Hunt
A. Modest. B. Generous. C. Creative. D. Outgoing.
书面表达
Writing(2023北京) 主题 人与环境
假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你的英国好友Jim正在策划一次以“绿色北京”为主题的社团活动,他发来邮件询问你的建议。请你用英文给他回复,内容包括:
1. 活动形式;
2. 活动内容。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
Yours,
Li Hua
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Cloze 1(2023石景山期末) 主题 人与动物 词数 245
As a biologist and photographer, I always take my camera everywhere to take pictures of wild animals. One day, I was standing on a boat when a very large female leopard seal(海豹) swam by. I put on my diving equipment and grabbed my 1 . I was frightened because she was so big. My mouth was dry, and I couldn't even 2 . But I knew it was time to 3 this mysterious creature.
I jumped into the freezing water. Immediately, the seal swam towards me. Then she put my entire camera and much of my head into her mouth. Thinking this must be a sign of 4 , I decided to stay very calm. Although the seal was showing me her teeth, I tried not to 5 any fear. She did it a few more times, and then swam away. To my 6 , she came back with a live penguin. And she even showed me how to eat it. Then she pushed the penguin into my camera—she thought the camera was my mouth!
Being a biologist, I understood that she was trying to 7 me. But I thought that she was really trying to communicate with me. At this point, she didn't seem very 8 . She stayed by me and took care of me for four days.
I got many amazing pictures during those four days. And, more importantly, I've learned that animals do not always behave the way we 9 . I believe the 10 experience I had with this powerful and intelligent animal will stay with me forever.
1. A. knife B. bag C. camera D. gun
2. A. escape B. make C. move D. fight
3. A. approach B. adopt C. imagine D. rescue
4. A. respect B. sympathy C. reward D. threat
5. A. confirm B. expose C. overcome D. reduce
6. A. satisfaction B. regret C. surprise D. sorrow
7. A. feed B. comfort C. attack D. assess
8. A. reliable B. dangerous C. sensitive D. ambitious
9. A. admire B. promise C. demand D. expect
10. A. confusing B. similar C. incredible D. bitter
Cloze 2(2023昌平二模) 主题 人与动物 词数 248
“Dear department, I would like your approval that I can have a unicorn (独角兽) in my backyard if I can find one. Please send me a letter in response.” In mid-November, Joyce wrote a letter to the local department of animal care and control with a(n) 1 request.
Director Annabelle Bradshaw wrote back a few weeks later with good news. She said the department does in fact license unicorns under certain 2 . Those include polishing the unicorn's horn (角) at least once a month, giving it 3 access to sunlight, moonlight and rainbows, and feeding it watermelons at least once a week.
4 that Joyce would meet all the requirements, Bradshaw sent her a “preapproved unicorn license” for her future pet. “It is always 5 to hear from young people who consider providing a loving home to animals,” Bradshaw wrote. She deals with a lot of “emotionally exhausting” issues on the job. So Joyce's letter has 6 brightened her spirits. Joyce also 7 her by wanting to ask permission in the first place, and doing her research to figure out how to go about that.
Joyce's mother didn't want to 8 her when she asked for a unicorn at first, so advised it might come down to getting approval. Joyce agreed and she 9 and an hour later she came back and said, “Will you help me 10 this ”
While the letter was received and replied to in a matter of weeks, Joyce thought the license would be a perfect present for her birthday this month.
1. A. special B. urgent C. reasonable D. silly
2. A. structures B. conditions C. systems D. programs
3. A. regular B. similar C. fair D. instant
4. A. Upset B. Concerned C. Confident D. Surprised
5. A. useful B. rewarding C. necessary D. important
6. A. normally B. gradually C. greatly D. carefully
7. A. impressed B. admired C. amused D. challenged
8. A. comfort B. punish C. excuse D. discourage
9. A. gave up B. fell over C. stood out D. marched off
10. A. test B. mail C. record D. download
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Passage 1(2024届朝阳期中,C) 主题 人与环境 词数 441
“When I stopped in at our local tourism office in Montreal to ask where they would recommend visitors to go to smell, taste, and listen to the city, I just received blank stares. They only know about things to see, not about the city's other sensory attractions, its soundmarks and smellmarks,” says Howes, the director of Sensory Studies, a growing field often referred to as “sensory urbanism”.
Around the world, researchers like Howes are investigating how non-visual information defines the character of a city and affects its livability. Using methods ranging from low-tech sound walks to data collecting, wearables (clothing or glasses that contain computer technology), and virtual reality, they're fighting what they see as a limiting visual preference in urban planning.
“Just being able to close your eyes for 10 minutes gives you a totally different feeling about a place,” says uz ner, an academic and musician. He has spent years organizing sound walks in Istanbul where participants describe what they hear at different spots with their eyes covered. His research has identified locations where a wave organ could be constructed to strengthen the sounds of the sea, something he was surprised to realize people could hardly hear, even along the waterfront.
Although his findings have not been considered into local urban plans yet, this kind of individual feedback (反馈) about the sensory environment is already being put to use in Berlin, where quiet areas identified by citizens using a free mobile app have been included in the city's latest noise action plan.
The best way to determine how people react to different sensory environments is a subject of some debate within the field. Howes and his colleagues are using observation and interviews to develop a set of best practices for good sensory design in public spaces. Other researchers are going more high-tech, using wearables to track biological data like heart-rate variability to reveal different sensory experiences.
As data collection about people's sensory experiences becomes more widespread, many of these experts warn that concerns about privacy and surveillance (监视) need to be taken into account. Issues of fairness and inclusion also come into play when determining whose sensory experiences are factored into planning. “Sensory awareness is not independent or simply biological; whether we find something pleasant or not has been shaped culturally and socially,” says Monica Degen, an urban cultural sociologist at Brunel University London.
Degen cites the example of a London neighborhood where inexpensive restaurants for local youth were replaced by trendy cafes. “It used to smell like fried chicken,” she says, but newer residents found that smell annoying rather than welcoming. “Now it smells like the popular Italian coffee, cappuccinos.”
1. The underlined phrase “blank stares” in Paragraph 1 implies that .
A. Montreal is lacking in visual appeal
B. Montreal's non-visual information is ignored
C. the tourism officers object to sensory urbanism
D. there are too many tourist attractions to recommend
2. What can we learn from the passage
A. Many methods are used to limit the visual preference.
B. Potential concerns about collecting data can be relieved.
C. People may fail to notice sound attractions even in better locations.
D. Individual feedback restricts the development of sensory environment.
3. What can be inferred from the passage
A. People's perceptions of their sensory surroundings are subjective.
B. Sensory urbanism needs to focus on developing sensory facilities.
C. Sensory experiences are dominant in shaping the character of a city.
D. Choices of sensory attractions in urban planning depend on tourists.
Passage 2(2024届海淀期中,D) 主题 人与环境 词数 461
Climate experts are having a debate: they are asking whether the UK should focus more on adapting to climate change or trying to prevent it.
David Frost holds that preventing climate change is no longer an option, given the extent to which the Earth now appears certain to heat up. Despite the many policies which attempt to stop climate change, it now seems unavoidable that the world will pass the 1.5℃ or 2℃ increases in average global temperature that are likely to induce large changes in the climate.
David Frost is right in that our economies are growing so much slower than we had anticipated. Our emissions can drop if we reduce emissions per unit of GDP we create—but they can also drop if the GDP is lower. Lower growth means it is more feasible (可行的) for us to achieve targets such as Net Zero, but it also makes it less environmentally urgent to achieve those targets so soon, because we are and have been emitting a lot less carbon than we had anticipated.
The UK authority finds the debate about adaptation difficult. Partly, it is because some activists claim that adaptation is not feasible. They say that climate change will end human civilization, potentially leading to the entire extinction of the human race.
However, the mainstream view of many scientists and economists, who work on climate change, is that global warming could lead to large changes in our environment. Significant parts of the world currently heavily populated could become effectively uninhabitable while other parts currently unsuitable for high-density human habitation would become more habitable. Meanwhile, at higher temperatures both climate and weather are likely to become morevolatile—including increased frequency of storms, flooding and other weather events.
These would be significant changes, but it would be perfectly feasible for humans to adapt to them. The issue is not whether adapting would be technically feasible, but whether it would be desirable either in ethical or practical terms. Are we willing to accept a materially warmer world, with humans living in different parts of it Are we willing to accept the possible extinctions of certain species and the greater flourishing of those currently less successful and of new species yet to evolve Are we willing to accept the consequences of a large shift in the patterns of human habitation across the world
It is by no means clear on what basis we ought to privilege the plants and animals that flourish under today's climate over those that would flourish under a warmer, more volatile climate. However, adaptation will be feasible and is a necessity given the extent to which warming is now unavoidable. Slower GDP growth and thus slower climate change ought to make greater efforts at adaptation more attractive.
1. According to the passage, who hesitate(s) to adapt to climate change
A. The government. B. Climate experts.
C. David Frost. D. The activists.
2. The underlined word “volatile” in Paragraph 5 probably means .
A. changeable B. predictable C. bearable D. noticeable
3. The questions in Paragraph 6 are mainly aimed at .
A. expressing doubts about people's adaptability
B. presenting examples of future climate patterns
C. highlighting the consequences of human activities
D. helping people decide on their openness to adaptation
4. Which of the following might the author agree with
A. Slowing climate change deserves great efforts.
B. Global warming is preventable to some extent.
C. Adaptation to climate change is beyond question.
D. Protection of the current species should be prioritized.
Passage 3(2023通州一模,A) 主题 自然环境 词数 379
Through interacting with people and the outdoors, a cycling holiday can boost both your physical and mental well-being. We have researched the best routes for the perfect cycling holiday here in the UK. With locations across the UK, you'll be sure to find your next cycling destination here.
Camel Trail
The best cycling route here in the UK is the Camel Trail in North Cornwall. Stretching from Padstow to Wenfordbridge, this cycling route is not only a fairly flat cycle, but is also home to some breathtaking views of the coast and family-friendly camping spots. Perfect for families, the Camel Trail follows alongside sandy beaches and villages along the way, meaning there's more to discover.
Tissington Trail
The Tissington Trail takes you from Ashbourne in the Derbyshire Dales, all the way up to Parsley Hay. Taking you through the south of the beautiful Peak District, the Tissington Trail follows an old railway line which still has the former station platforms. Filled with lots of history and nature, and only a 25-minute drive to Alton Towers for a bit of added fun, this holiday is jam-packed with plenty to do for the whole family.
Derby Canal Path and the Cloud Trail
The Derby Canal Path and the Cloud Trail stretches 21.3 km from Derby to the market town of Loughborough. Taking you along the picturesque countryside, and waterside sections, this cycling route has it all. Local attractions on the route include Melbourne Hall, and Melbourne Animal Farm.
Marriott's Way
Marriott's Way is another long distance cycle and footpath that starts in Norwich and finishes in Aylsham. Perfect for cycling through Norfolk's picturesque woodlands, Marriott's Way also passes through picturesque small towns and villages including Attlebridge, Whitwell, and Theme Thorpe. The Marriott's Way cycling trail has the steepest ascent out of the four best cycling holidays, so may be the best for those who are keen riders.
If you choose to venture out on a cycling holiday this year, you'll feel the benefit of spending time with family and friends while exploring some of the UK's most scenic and enjoyable cycling routes. Take your pick from our best cycling holidays in the UK for your next staycation, whether you're a novice rider or looking for a challenge.
1. What can people gain from a cycling holiday
A. Improved cycling skills. B. A better mood and a stronger body.
C. Increased knowledge of the ocean. D. Deepened understanding of green travelling.
2. If you are interested in beautiful scenery and history, you can choose .
A. Camel Trail B. Tissington Trail
C. Derby Canal Path and the Cloud Trail D. Marriott's Way
3. What is the main purpose of this passage
A. To discuss the benefits of cycling.
B. To encourage people to go cycling.
C. To introduce some cycling holiday tracks.
D. To analyze the differences among the four routes.
Passage 4(2023东城期末,D) 主题 人与环境 词数 476
Hardly a day goes by without a company telling us in its beautifully crafted advertising how much it contributes to the environment on our behalf. Flowers grow out of power-station chimneys; SUVs are presented in natural habitats; oil companies use sunny, friendly logos and promise cleaner technologies—although, in fact, they fail to make enough investment in renewable or alternative energy sources. Statistics are made up, and the tiniest ecological improvements are overstated in multi-million-dollar advertising campaigns, while in the meantime the greedy side of the business continues.
This is known as greenwashing, which means “making things that are not green look green”. The phenomenon has long existed since the first Earth Day in 1970, when companies spent $300 million advertising themselves as green companies—many times more than the money they actually spent on research into pollution reduction itself. And the trend continued over the following decades when some of the planet's worst polluters tried to pass themselves off as eco-friendly. As the public's environmental awareness grew, so too did the experience of corporate public relations strategies, and advertisers found ever-more-creative ways to use a green curtain to hide dark motives.
Of course, some businesses are genuinely committed to making the world a better, greener place. But when a company spends more time and money claiming to be “green” than actually adopting business practices that minimize environmental impact, it is clear that, for them, environmentalism is little more than a convenient slogan(口号). Their message is “buy our products and you will end global warming, improve air quality and save the oceans”. At best, such greenwashing pushes the fact to its limits; at worst, it helps conceal deception.
And what about today's consumers Few of them are truly well-equipped to make informed decisions about what is true. Greenwashing is only possible because consumers often believe what they are being told—why else would companies do it More information and greater awareness are essential. Analysing the tricks used by advertisers should be part of every school curriculum. Non- governmental organisations can spread the word. Consumer groups can punish the greenwashing companies. But it is not enough. Legally enforceable systems must be put in place.
So what is already being done about planned attempts to pull the wool over consumers' eyes In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission is taking action against misleading advertising claims. France has published Green Claims Guidance, stressing that “an advertisement must avoid conveying a message contrary to the accepted principles of sustainable development”. All of these surely are the heart of the matter: the true impact of advertising is the promotion of unsustainable lifestyles. And therein lies the real danger to our planet, a danger which cannot be ignored any longer.
1. What can we learn about greenwashing
A. It is an ecological concept. B. It is a marketing technique.
C. It is an awareness campaign. D. It is an advertising innovation.
2. What does the underlined phrase “conceal deception” in Paragraph 3 mean
A. Hide the truth. B. Raise the risk.
C. Expose the weakness. D. Break the limit.
3. What can be inferred about most consumers
A. They are lacking in legal knowledge. B. They have encouraged greenwashing.
C. They may question consumer groups. D. They tend to make sensible decisions.
4. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. Actions to fight false advertising.
B. Ways to protect customers' interest.
C. Attempts to solve environmental problems.
D. Proposals to ensure sustainable development.
Passage 5(2022丰台一模,D) 主题 社会发展与环境的关系 词数 514
Earlier this week the online UK supermarket Ocado told its customers that it had “limited ability” to deliver ice cream to them. Why Because the price of natural gas has increased greatly, which has hit the supply of CO2 in the UK. And that has led to a cut in the supply of dry ice that supermarkets use to keep food cool in their delivery vans(小型货车). So no ice cream.
This mini crisis has been fairly quickly resolved, for now at least. However, that doesn't mean you shouldn't worry. This incident serves as a timely reminder of just how reliant we are on fossil fuels. Despite our optimistic enthusiasm for wind and solar power, one way or another oil and gas use is shot through every part of our economic and social lives. That will be the case for many decades to come.
In his recently updated book There is No Planet B, Mike Berners-Lee lays out the challenge. When we talk about shifting from fossil fuels to clean energy of one kind or another, we aren't discussing taking the amount of energy we use now and producing that amount in a different way. Instead, our target is always on the move. The more energy we can get our hands on, the more we use—even if our use of it becomes more efficient.
Energy usage is going to keep rising, while energy transitions(转变) tend to both take a very long time and never actually end. We just pile new sources on top of old ones. The world still uses much the same amount of traditional biomass (wood etc) as it did 100 years ago. We are running to stand still.
This will change. But not as fast as you might like to think. In 2019, 33 percent of our new power generation needs were met by renewable energy. That's a start. But 40 percent were met by natural gas.
There's urgency here of course—which might speed things up. But there is something else that might slow us down. It didn't take much to move people to fossil fuels—they are relatively easy to extract, relatively easy to transport, hugely energy dense and efficient and, of course, cheap. Until their externalities were understood, who could possibly have objected Our current transition is different: people and companies will switch not because the new sources are easier to access, cheaper or more energy dense but because regulation mandates that they must.
Either way, the truth is that whether we like it or not our energy transition involves long-term reliance on fossil fuels. That means we should stop demonising them. Instead, we should focus on making their extraction cleaner and more efficient while we wait for the engineering challenges around a renewables-led future to be solved.
If we don't do this—if we allow ourselves to be beguiled by the idea that solar is so advanced that we no longer need filthy fuels to have ice cream, we will find the future held back by needlessly expensive energy—and almost certainly ice cream-free.
1. What do the first two paragraphs mainly show
A. The necessity for traditional fuels. B. Our enthusiasm for clean energy.
C. The seriousness of energy crisis. D. The UK's dependence on dry ice.
2. According to Mike Berners-Lee, .
A. we have more types of energy on hand
B. the use of energy becomes more efficient
C. energy transition is far from being realized
D. we are closer to the aim of replacing fossil fuels
3. The underlined word “demonising” in Paragraph 7 can be replaced by “ ”.
A. wasting B. devaluing C. distributing D. justifying
4. What is the writer's attitude toward the transition to renewable energy
A. Indifferent. B. Defensive. C. Disapproving. D. Cautious.
Passage 6(2022石景山一模,D) 主题 社会发展与环境的关系 词数 457
When it comes to lowering our carbon emissions (排放), it seems that nothing is simple. Electric vehicles (EVs) act as an example of potential greenwash. “They seem very attractive at first sight,” writes The Next Web in a report. “When we look more closely, it becomes clear that they have a substantial carbon footprint.”
The rare earth metals and costly minerals included as essential ingredients in EV batteries are not renewable. What's more, their extraction (提炼) is often anything but green.
So the question is: is it worth it Just how much emission reduction can EVs justify Luckily, a life cycle assessment has been done to give us some answers.
“A life cycle analysis of emissions considers three phases,” writes The Next Web, “the manufacturing phase, the use phase, and the recycling phase.” In the manufacturing phase, the battery is to blame. “Emissions from manufacturing EV batteries were estimated to be 3.2 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2), 1/4 of those from an electric car, 13 tons of CO2. Those were bigger than emissions from gas cars, 10.5 tons of CO2. If the vehicle life is assumed to be 150,000 kilometers, emissions from the manufacturing phase of an electric car are higher than gas cars.”
In the use phase, the source of electricity the consumer is using to power their car comes into play in a major way. “To understand how the emissions of the electric car vary with a country's renewable electricity share, consider Australia and New Zealand,” continues the report. “In 2018, Australia's share of renewables in electricity was about 21%. In contrast, the number in New Zealand's was about 84%. Electric car emissions in Australia and New Zealand are estimated at about 170g and 25g of CO2 per km respectively. As a consumer, our car is only as green as our country's energy mix.”
Finally, in the recycling phase, we look at vehicle dismantling (拆除), vehicle recycling, battery recycling, and material recovery. “The estimated emissions in this phase, based on a study, are about 1.8 tons for a gas car and 2.4 tons for an electric car. This difference is mostly due to the emissions from battery recycling, which is 0.7 tons,” the report shows. “While electric cars cause more greenhouse gas emissions than gas cars do, it's important to note the recycled batteries can be used in subsequent batteries. This could have significant emissions reduction benefits in the future. For complete life cycle emissions, the study shows that EV emissions are 18% lower than gas cars.”
So here's the takeaway: EVs are greener. Maybe they're not as green as we thought. There's certainly room for improvement. But the real challenge lies in speeding the global energy transition toward greener energy production.
1. Why is a life cycle analysis of emissions made
A. To illustrate the advantages of EVs.
B. To show how gas cars outperform EVs.
C. To weigh the environmental impact of EVs.
D. To examine the energy sources of gas cars and EVs.
2. How does the author support the underlined statement in Paragraph 5
A. By giving instructions. B. By highlighting features.
C. By making comparisons. D. By analyzing cause and effect.
3. According to the passage, what contributes to EVs' beating gas cars
A. Recycling of batteries. B. Overall driving distance.
C. Manufacturing technology. D. Government's energy policy.
4. Which of the following statements does the author support
A. EVs are worthy of the praise they have received.
B. EVs are not successful for their environmental downside.
C. EVs will no longer be widely accepted for their emissions.
D. EVs are not truly green until their energy sources become green.
七选五
Passage 1(2023东城一模) 主题 人与环境 词数 295
With climate change continuing to worsen, our situation is beginning to feel increasingly serious. 1. Is it right Maybe not.
Techno-optimism is one of the greatest misconceptions when it comes to solutions to ensuring our future. It can be defined as a belief that future technologies will solve all of our current problems. This definition reinforces (强化) the idea that there's no reason to panic or change our current energy-intensive lifestyle. All society needs to do is look to green technology to work its magic. 2.
One of the best examples of this optimistic misconception is the electric car. Despite being highly regarded as an eco-friendly way to get around, electric cars are not the end for the future of transport. Batteries in electric cars use chemical elements which we could be seeing a shortage of by mid-century. 3. Techno-optimism has led many to believe that if everyone just switched to driving electric vehicles, we would be making incredible steps towards sustainability. However, the reality is that the amount of resources and energy needed to produce enough electric vehicles for everyone is not even remotely sustainable.
4. Investing in public transportation and moving away from individually owned vehicles. Producing fewer cars. Improving recycling practices of old batteries. The solutions we seek should not be rooted in new technology, but be about changing the way our society functions.
Techno-optimism puts too much emphasis on technology and not enough on what we can do right this minute. Unfortunately, people seem to like the picture that techno-optimism paints. 5. It is important to understand that the problem begins when we see those technologies as a way to make our current lifestyles eco-friendly. Until we are ready to face the need for a less complex life, we cannot make true progress towards sustainability.
A. So where should we look for answers instead
B. The modern world's simple solution is technology.
C. Moreover, they are more energy intensive to produce.
D. Is it a trap that many people have fallen into in recent years
E. Unfortunately, this is an incredibly dangerous opinion to hold.
F. Despite any technology, we as a whole are not living sustainably.
G. Nevertheless, the truth is, we need a widespread change in our lifestyles.
Passage 2(2022朝阳一模) 主题 人与动物 词数 348
Pets are like our family members and their good health is something that is very important to all pet owners. Just as the pollutants, such as carbon monoxide(一氧化碳) and carbon dioxide in the air, affect our health, these same environmental nasties can affect our pets too.
1. 57% of dogs exposed to higher pollution levels developed brain diseases and showed signs of neuro-problems. In a more recent study from the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, researchers found that cats with breathing problems were more likely to live in households with higher indoor air pollution.
Air purifiers have been brought into use in recent years. They work to remove harmful chemicals known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other environmental pollutants from the air. 2. But are they safe for pets How can we ensure that they aren't harming our furry friends
3. The physical safety of using a mechanical device around pets is what we have to pay attention to. Air purifiers come in various shapes and sizes, from small desktop units to large, free-standing models. In terms of physical harm, there is an existing risk of our pet becoming trapped in the electrical wire of our air purifier. Air purifiers are designed to be used in the home around children and their internal mechanisms should also be safe for small tails of our pets and other parts of their bodies. 4.
Whether the air purifier improves or damages the health of our animals is also something we have to consider. The air purifiers are safe for pets, but only if they do not produce any ozone(臭氧)byproduct. 5. We should always stay away from the ones that produce even minimal quantities. We are always on the safe side by picking a standard air purifier with the classic 3-stage filtration(过滤) system of a pre-filter, a HEPA filter and an activated carbon filter.
Picking the wrong air purifier type can quickly make things worse for our pets. On the other hand, picking the correct air purifier can lead to a big increase in the quality of life for them.
A. At present many homes are equipped with these useful devices.
B. Before buying an air purifier, we should keep two aspects in mind.
C. Pet owners always pay close attention to the physical health of their pets.
D. Even the smallest pets shouldn't be able to access the insides of air purifiers.
E. This greatly depends on the type of air purifier and air cleaning technology used.
F. So always check the product specifications and try to find a model that does not produce any carbon monoxide.
G. A 2008 study published in Brain and Cognition showed that dogs' brains were negatively affected by the high pollution levels.
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Passage 1(2023海淀一模) 主题 人与环境 词数 346
E-waste is a serious problem that isn't going to get better on its own. Here are some do-it-yourself tips on how to manage e-waste.
Maybe the biggest cause of our e-waste problem is the fact that we buy things that we just don't need. Next time you feel like you need a device or electronic item, stop yourself and ask if it is truly necessary. This is maybe also the easiest way we can manage e-waste. Organize your electronics. If you don't keep your connectors, DVDs, wires and gadgets organized, you won't be aware of what you have. When we buy duplicate electronics because we think we need them, we are contributing to our growing e-waste problem. “How to manage e-waste” becomes less of an issue when we keep our own houses in order.
If you do not need a piece of equipment and it is in good enough condition to be reused, donate it as soon as you can so that somebody else can use it. Donations are good for us because they are a useful way to get tax deductions(减税), and a lot of times that tax deduction will be close to the value of the item had you tried to sell it. Take your electronics back to the store. Some stores offer trade-in programs, where you can drop off your old equipment in return for gift cards.
There are also places to sell electronics that might be valuable to somebody else. Just be sure to sell them right away, because they lose value very rapidly in our changing market.
If you are frequently receiving memory sticks and little gadgets, collect them into a good-e-bag. Whenever you no longer need a USB stick or a small electronic device, toss it into the bag. You might be surprised at how quickly it fills up. So be sure you are utilizing your materials and products thoughtfully. With these tips you can use DIY solutions to learn how to manage e-waste. Your house will be cleaner, you will save money and you'll be doing a good thing.
1. What is the biggest cause of our e-waste problem
2. How can people get tax deductions when managing e-waste
3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Sell the electronics that you don't need right away because the earlier you sell them, the more gift cards you can get.
4. Why do we need to manage our e-waste (In about 40 words)
Passage 2(2023丰台期末) 主题 人与环境 词数 256
Before ending up on a supermarket shelf, an avocado(牛油果) has produced 1.3 kilograms of carbon into the atmosphere. Its production alone consumes 60 gallons of water. Despite this, the fruit will often be thrown away as household waste.
Household food waste is the result of mismanagement. Much of the waste is avoidable and the food may have been eaten had it been better managed. To reduce household food waste, a growing number of food retailers decide to remove date labelling(标签), such as the “use-by” or “best-before” date, from some fresh food items.
Past studies have confirmed the importance of date labelling. Almost 60% of western European consumers surveyed said they “always” check date labels while purchasing. But date labelling has long come under criticism because failure to truly understand date labelling often leads to unreasonable decision making. Indeed, consumers commonly don't accept edible(可食用的), but date-expired(过期的) food.
The removal of date labelling is therefore a promising start. Without date labels, information that may affect consumers' understanding of what is edible, is removed. Instead, consumers are encouraged to sense-check fresh food items.
In the case of an avocado, the advice given to consumers is that when ripe, it should have a “pleasant and slightly sweet aroma(气味)”, while the skin should be “dark green or brown”. Information is also provided on how an avocado should look, taste, and feel when “overripe”. It is hoped that a better informed consumer will be less likely to blindly throw away food due to an expiration date.
1. What do food retailers decide to do to reduce household food waste
2. Why has date labelling long been criticized
3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
If consumers can be better informed, they will not accept edible, but date-expired food.
4. Once date labels are removed from some fresh food items, what problem(s) might be caused (In about 40 words)
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Writing 1(2022东城一模)主题 人与动物
假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。目前,市动物园正在为一只幼虎全球征名。请给你的英国笔友Jim写一封电子邮件,内容包括:
1. 介绍活动;
2. 邀请参加。
注意:1. 词数100左右;
2. 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
Yours,
Li Hua
Writing 2(2022朝阳二模)主题 人与环境
假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你在学校网站上看到国际部将举办“低碳生活方式”推广活动,正在招募活动宣传大使,请你用英语给相关负责人写一封自荐信,内容包括:
1. 说明对低碳生活的认识;
2. 介绍个人优势。
提示词:宣传大使 ambassador
注意:1. 词数100左右;
2. 开头和结尾已给出, 不计入总词数。
Dear Sir/Madam,
Yours,
Li Hua
人与自然
主题群七 自然生态与环境保护
五年高考
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Passage 1(2021北京,D) 主题 人与环境 词数 453
Early fifth-century philosopher St. Augustine famously wrote that he knew what time was unless someone asked him. Albert Einstein added another wrinkle when he theorized that time varies depending on where you measure it. Today's state-of-the-art atomic (原子的) clocks have proven Einstein right. Even advanced physics can't decisively tell us what time is, because the answer depends on the question you're asking.
Forget about time as an absolute. What if, instead of considering time in terms of astronomy, we related time to ecology What if we allowed environmental conditions to set the tempo (节奏) of human life We're increasingly aware of the fact that we can't control Earth systems with engineering alone, and realizing that we need to moderate(调节) our actions if we hope to live in balance. What if our definition of time reflected that
Recently, I conceptualized a new approach to timekeeping that's connected to circumstances on our planet, conditions that might change as a result of global warming. We're now building a clock at the Anchorage Museum that reflects the total flow of several major Alaskan rivers, which are sensitive to local and global environmental changes. We've programmed it to match an atomic clock if the waterways continue to flow at their present rate. If the rivers run faster in the future on average, the clock will get ahead of standard time. If they run slower, you'll see the opposite effect.
The clock registers both short-term irregularities and long-term trends in river dynamics. It's a sort of observatory that reveals how the rivers are behaving from their own temporal frame (时间框架), and allows us to witness those changes on our smartwatches or phones. Anyone who opts to go on Alaska Mean River Time will live in harmony with the planet. Anyone who considers river time in relation to atomic time will encounter a major imbalance and may be motivated to counteract it by consuming less fuel or supporting greener policies.
Even if this method of timekeeping is novel in its particulars, early agricultural societies also connected time to natural phenomena. In pre-Classical Greece, for instance, people “corrected” official calendars by shifting dates forward or backward to reflect the change of season. Temporal connection to the environment was vital to their survival. Likewise, river time and other timekeeping systems we're developing may encourage environmental awareness.
When St. Augustine admitted his inability to define time, he highlighted one of time's most noticeable qualities: Time becomes meaningful only in a defined context. Any timekeeping system is valid, and each is as praiseworthy as its purpose.
1. What is the main idea of Paragraph 1
A. Timekeeping is increasingly related to nature.
B. Everyone can define time on their own terms.
C. The qualities of time vary with how you measure it.
D. Time is a major concern of philosophers and scientists.
2. The author raises three questions in Paragraph 2 mainly to .
A. present an assumption B. evaluate an argument
C. highlight an experiment D. introduce an approach
3. What can we learn from this passage
A. Those who do not go on river time will live an imbalanced life.
B. New ways of measuring time can help to control Earth systems.
C. Atomic time will get ahead of river time if the rivers run slower.
D. Modern technology may help to shape the rivers' temporal frame.
4. What can we infer from this passage
A. It is crucial to improve the definition of time.
B. A fixed frame will make time meaningless.
C. We should live in harmony with nature.
D. History is a mirror reflecting reality.
答案
1. B 2. D 3. C 4. C
Passage 2(2020北京,B) 主题 人与环境 词数 355
Baggy has become the first dog in the UK—and potentially the world—to join the fight against air pollution by recording pollutant levels near the ground.
Baggy wears a pollution monitor on her collar so she can take data measurements close to the ground. Her monitor has shown that air pollution levels are higher closer to ground level, which has helped highlight concerns that babies and young kids may be at higher risk of developing lung problems.
Conventional air pollution monitors are normally fixed on lampposts at about nine feet in the air. However, since Baggy stands at about the same height as a child in a pushchair (婴儿车), she frequently records pollution levels which are much higher than the data gathered by the Environment Agency.
The doggy data research was the idea of Baggy's 13-year-old owner Tom Hunt and his dad Matt. The English youngster noticed that pollution levels are around two-thirds higher close to the ground than they are in the air at the height where they are recorded by the agency. Tom has since reported the shocking findings to the government in an attempt to emphasise that babies are at higher risk of developing asthma (哮喘).
Matt Hunt said he was “very proud” of his son because “when the boy gets an idea, he keeps his head down and gets on with it, and he really does want to do some good and stop young kids from getting asthma.”
“Tom built up a passion for environmental protection at a very early age,” Matt added. “He became very interested in gadgets (小装置). About one year ago, he got this new piece of tech which is like a test tube. One Sunday afternoon, we went out to do some monitoring, and he said, ‘why don't we put it on Baggy's collar and let her monitor the pollution ’ So we did it.”
Tom said, “Most of the time, Baggy is just like any other dog. But for the rest of the time she is a super dog, and we are all really proud of her.”
1. With a monitor on her collar, Baggy can .
A. take pollutant readings B. record pollutant levels
C. process collected data D. reduce air pollution
2. What can we learn from the Baggy data
A. High places are free of air pollution.
B. Higher pushchairs are more risky for kids.
C. Conventional monitors are more reliable.
D. Air is more polluted closer to the ground.
3. What is Tom's purpose of doing the research
A. To warn of a health risk. B. To find out pollution sources.
C. To test his new monitor. D. To prove Baggy's abilities.
4. According to the passage, which word can best describe Tom Hunt
A. Modest. B. Generous. C. Creative. D. Outgoing.
答案
1. B 2. D 3. A 4. C
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Writing(2023北京) 主题 人与环境
假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你的英国好友Jim正在策划一次以“绿色北京”为主题的社团活动,他发来邮件询问你的建议。请你用英文给他回复,内容包括:
1. 活动形式;
2. 活动内容。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
Yours,
Li Hua
答案
One possible version:
Dear Jim,
How's everything
Glad to hear about the upcoming “Green Beijing” event at your club.
I think it'd be quite nice to have a photograph exhibition. You can display some pictures about how Beijing has kept the city “green”, such as the use of solar power and recyclable materials. In particular, I recommend “green transport” since electric vehicles and shared bikes are really popular here. If you like, I'd be very happy to take some photos and email them to you.
If you need any other help, don't hesitate to let me know.
Best wishes for this great event!
Yours,
Li Hua
三年模拟
完形填空
Cloze 1(2023石景山期末) 主题 人与动物 词数 245
As a biologist and photographer, I always take my camera everywhere to take pictures of wild animals. One day, I was standing on a boat when a very large female leopard seal(海豹) swam by. I put on my diving equipment and grabbed my 1 . I was frightened because she was so big. My mouth was dry, and I couldn't even 2 . But I knew it was time to 3 this mysterious creature.
I jumped into the freezing water. Immediately, the seal swam towards me. Then she put my entire camera and much of my head into her mouth. Thinking this must be a sign of 4 , I decided to stay very calm. Although the seal was showing me her teeth, I tried not to 5 any fear. She did it a few more times, and then swam away. To my 6 , she came back with a live penguin. And she even showed me how to eat it. Then she pushed the penguin into my camera—she thought the camera was my mouth!
Being a biologist, I understood that she was trying to 7 me. But I thought that she was really trying to communicate with me. At this point, she didn't seem very 8 . She stayed by me and took care of me for four days.
I got many amazing pictures during those four days. And, more importantly, I've learned that animals do not always behave the way we 9 . I believe the 10 experience I had with this powerful and intelligent animal will stay with me forever.
1. A. knife B. bag C. camera D. gun
2. A. escape B. make C. move D. fight
3. A. approach B. adopt C. imagine D. rescue
4. A. respect B. sympathy C. reward D. threat
5. A. confirm B. expose C. overcome D. reduce
6. A. satisfaction B. regret C. surprise D. sorrow
7. A. feed B. comfort C. attack D. assess
8. A. reliable B. dangerous C. sensitive D. ambitious
9. A. admire B. promise C. demand D. expect
10. A. confusing B. similar C. incredible D. bitter
答案
1. C 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. B 6. C 7. A 8. B 9. D 10. C
Cloze 2(2023昌平二模) 主题 人与动物 词数 248
“Dear department, I would like your approval that I can have a unicorn (独角兽) in my backyard if I can find one. Please send me a letter in response.” In mid-November, Joyce wrote a letter to the local department of animal care and control with a(n) 1 request.
Director Annabelle Bradshaw wrote back a few weeks later with good news. She said the department does in fact license unicorns under certain 2 . Those include polishing the unicorn's horn (角) at least once a month, giving it 3 access to sunlight, moonlight and rainbows, and feeding it watermelons at least once a week.
4 that Joyce would meet all the requirements, Bradshaw sent her a “preapproved unicorn license” for her future pet. “It is always 5 to hear from young people who consider providing a loving home to animals,” Bradshaw wrote. She deals with a lot of “emotionally exhausting” issues on the job. So Joyce's letter has 6 brightened her spirits. Joyce also 7 her by wanting to ask permission in the first place, and doing her research to figure out how to go about that.
Joyce's mother didn't want to 8 her when she asked for a unicorn at first, so advised it might come down to getting approval. Joyce agreed and she 9 and an hour later she came back and said, “Will you help me 10 this ”
While the letter was received and replied to in a matter of weeks, Joyce thought the license would be a perfect present for her birthday this month.
1. A. special B. urgent C. reasonable D. silly
2. A. structures B. conditions C. systems D. programs
3. A. regular B. similar C. fair D. instant
4. A. Upset B. Concerned C. Confident D. Surprised
5. A. useful B. rewarding C. necessary D. important
6. A. normally B. gradually C. greatly D. carefully
7. A. impressed B. admired C. amused D. challenged
8. A. comfort B. punish C. excuse D. discourage
9. A. gave up B. fell over C. stood out D. marched off
10. A. test B. mail C. record D. download
答案
1. A 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. B 6. C 7. A 8. D 9. D 10. B
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Passage 1(2024届朝阳期中,C) 主题 人与环境 词数 441
“When I stopped in at our local tourism office in Montreal to ask where they would recommend visitors to go to smell, taste, and listen to the city, I just received blank stares. They only know about things to see, not about the city's other sensory attractions, its soundmarks and smellmarks,” says Howes, the director of Sensory Studies, a growing field often referred to as “sensory urbanism”.
Around the world, researchers like Howes are investigating how non-visual information defines the character of a city and affects its livability. Using methods ranging from low-tech sound walks to data collecting, wearables (clothing or glasses that contain computer technology), and virtual reality, they're fighting what they see as a limiting visual preference in urban planning.
“Just being able to close your eyes for 10 minutes gives you a totally different feeling about a place,” says uz ner, an academic and musician. He has spent years organizing sound walks in Istanbul where participants describe what they hear at different spots with their eyes covered. His research has identified locations where a wave organ could be constructed to strengthen the sounds of the sea, something he was surprised to realize people could hardly hear, even along the waterfront.
Although his findings have not been considered into local urban plans yet, this kind of individual feedback (反馈) about the sensory environment is already being put to use in Berlin, where quiet areas identified by citizens using a free mobile app have been included in the city's latest noise action plan.
The best way to determine how people react to different sensory environments is a subject of some debate within the field. Howes and his colleagues are using observation and interviews to develop a set of best practices for good sensory design in public spaces. Other researchers are going more high-tech, using wearables to track biological data like heart-rate variability to reveal different sensory experiences.
As data collection about people's sensory experiences becomes more widespread, many of these experts warn that concerns about privacy and surveillance (监视) need to be taken into account. Issues of fairness and inclusion also come into play when determining whose sensory experiences are factored into planning. “Sensory awareness is not independent or simply biological; whether we find something pleasant or not has been shaped culturally and socially,” says Monica Degen, an urban cultural sociologist at Brunel University London.
Degen cites the example of a London neighborhood where inexpensive restaurants for local youth were replaced by trendy cafes. “It used to smell like fried chicken,” she says, but newer residents found that smell annoying rather than welcoming. “Now it smells like the popular Italian coffee, cappuccinos.”
1. The underlined phrase “blank stares” in Paragraph 1 implies that .
A. Montreal is lacking in visual appeal
B. Montreal's non-visual information is ignored
C. the tourism officers object to sensory urbanism
D. there are too many tourist attractions to recommend
2. What can we learn from the passage
A. Many methods are used to limit the visual preference.
B. Potential concerns about collecting data can be relieved.
C. People may fail to notice sound attractions even in better locations.
D. Individual feedback restricts the development of sensory environment.
3. What can be inferred from the passage
A. People's perceptions of their sensory surroundings are subjective.
B. Sensory urbanism needs to focus on developing sensory facilities.
C. Sensory experiences are dominant in shaping the character of a city.
D. Choices of sensory attractions in urban planning depend on tourists.
答案
1. B 2. C 3. A
Passage 2(2024届海淀期中,D) 主题 人与环境 词数 461
Climate experts are having a debate: they are asking whether the UK should focus more on adapting to climate change or trying to prevent it.
David Frost holds that preventing climate change is no longer an option, given the extent to which the Earth now appears certain to heat up. Despite the many policies which attempt to stop climate change, it now seems unavoidable that the world will pass the 1.5℃ or 2℃ increases in average global temperature that are likely to induce large changes in the climate.
David Frost is right in that our economies are growing so much slower than we had anticipated. Our emissions can drop if we reduce emissions per unit of GDP we create—but they can also drop if the GDP is lower. Lower growth means it is more feasible (可行的) for us to achieve targets such as Net Zero, but it also makes it less environmentally urgent to achieve those targets so soon, because we are and have been emitting a lot less carbon than we had anticipated.
The UK authority finds the debate about adaptation difficult. Partly, it is because some activists claim that adaptation is not feasible. They say that climate change will end human civilization, potentially leading to the entire extinction of the human race.
However, the mainstream view of many scientists and economists, who work on climate change, is that global warming could lead to large changes in our environment. Significant parts of the world currently heavily populated could become effectively uninhabitable while other parts currently unsuitable for high-density human habitation would become more habitable. Meanwhile, at higher temperatures both climate and weather are likely to become morevolatile—including increased frequency of storms, flooding and other weather events.
These would be significant changes, but it would be perfectly feasible for humans to adapt to them. The issue is not whether adapting would be technically feasible, but whether it would be desirable either in ethical or practical terms. Are we willing to accept a materially warmer world, with humans living in different parts of it Are we willing to accept the possible extinctions of certain species and the greater flourishing of those currently less successful and of new species yet to evolve Are we willing to accept the consequences of a large shift in the patterns of human habitation across the world
It is by no means clear on what basis we ought to privilege the plants and animals that flourish under today's climate over those that would flourish under a warmer, more volatile climate. However, adaptation will be feasible and is a necessity given the extent to which warming is now unavoidable. Slower GDP growth and thus slower climate change ought to make greater efforts at adaptation more attractive.
1. According to the passage, who hesitate(s) to adapt to climate change
A. The government. B. Climate experts.
C. David Frost. D. The activists.
2. The underlined word “volatile” in Paragraph 5 probably means .
A. changeable B. predictable C. bearable D. noticeable
3. The questions in Paragraph 6 are mainly aimed at .
A. expressing doubts about people's adaptability
B. presenting examples of future climate patterns
C. highlighting the consequences of human activities
D. helping people decide on their openness to adaptation
4. Which of the following might the author agree with
A. Slowing climate change deserves great efforts.
B. Global warming is preventable to some extent.
C. Adaptation to climate change is beyond question.
D. Protection of the current species should be prioritized.
答案
1. A 2. A 3. D 4. C
Passage 3(2023通州一模,A) 主题 自然环境 词数 379
Through interacting with people and the outdoors, a cycling holiday can boost both your physical and mental well-being. We have researched the best routes for the perfect cycling holiday here in the UK. With locations across the UK, you'll be sure to find your next cycling destination here.
Camel Trail
The best cycling route here in the UK is the Camel Trail in North Cornwall. Stretching from Padstow to Wenfordbridge, this cycling route is not only a fairly flat cycle, but is also home to some breathtaking views of the coast and family-friendly camping spots. Perfect for families, the Camel Trail follows alongside sandy beaches and villages along the way, meaning there's more to discover.
Tissington Trail
The Tissington Trail takes you from Ashbourne in the Derbyshire Dales, all the way up to Parsley Hay. Taking you through the south of the beautiful Peak District, the Tissington Trail follows an old railway line which still has the former station platforms. Filled with lots of history and nature, and only a 25-minute drive to Alton Towers for a bit of added fun, this holiday is jam-packed with plenty to do for the whole family.
Derby Canal Path and the Cloud Trail
The Derby Canal Path and the Cloud Trail stretches 21.3 km from Derby to the market town of Loughborough. Taking you along the picturesque countryside, and waterside sections, this cycling route has it all. Local attractions on the route include Melbourne Hall, and Melbourne Animal Farm.
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