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2024年上海市闵行区中考一模英语试题
VII. Choose the best answer and complete the passage (选择最恰当的选项完成短文)(12分)
Should people walk where they want
In most of England, walkers are limited to footpaths.
More than 100 musicians, actors and writers wrote to the UK government, “In the books we write, the songs we sing, the art we make, we celebrate the important connection that we feel with nature. But that connection is 65 by the fences that surround (围绕)much of England's land, stopping people from walking free. ”
Although in 2000, a law was passed to allow people to walk around 8%of England's countryside. Some people say this isn't good enough. Others point out that there are businesses that need to keep the land private. What do you think? Should people be allowed to walk wherever they like?
YES!-Nature belongs to everyone
NO!-The walking paths are enough
Nowadays it is important for people to take a walk outdoors-for their mental and physical health. It encourages people and brings them 66 and relaxation.
Yet this space is not enough and is now surrounded by fences. To get closer to nature, most people have to travel for miles Everyone should be able to get close to nature 67. Blue sky, flying birds and green tree-lined paths should not belong to any private organization or person. But the truth is that such a small number of people own such huge amounts of land. Among every eight British houses, one has no gardens. This isn't 68 .
The land isn't just for people's enjoyment or health. For many people, it means family's whole-year income. 69, farmers need fields to keep their animals, like sheep or bulls, for a living. Also, it isn't safe for walkers to walk around because the land may have many hidden 70 such as wetlands and snakes.
Moreover, walkers do not always show their respect. They leave gates open, litter everywhere, scare off birds and stand over plants. In fact, many people are not really looking for a connection with the wild. They