2023-2024学年高一下学期英语限时训练8

高一英语限时训练 (8) 王兴 I. 阅读理解 A Kirsten Coates knows what it’s like to spend a lot of time mowing her lawn(修剪草坪). So she made her lawn smaller to make way for 30 trees. The idea was to have more plants and animals around her house and to reduce harmful gases. You don’t have to look far to find Australians who love taking care of their grass and enjoying the sensation of it under their feet. It’s a point of pride for many neighbourhoods, and some local governments even hold competitions for “best lawn”. All the same, Ms Coates is not the only one trying to reduce the hold the lawn and the lawnmower have on our gardens and cultural life. Community and local government group Gardens for Wildlife encourages landowners to reshape their land to better co-exist with native plants and animals. Howard Bridgman, an honorary professor in environmental science at the University of Newcastle, says people like Ms Coates have the right idea. “Gas-driven lawnmowers contribute to the emission (排放) of pollutants, although the effect is relatively small. In recent times, electric mowers have become increasingly popular, greatly reducing emissions. However, it’s important to note that they can still create dust particles (尘粒) that may lead to breathing problems,” Howard said. His advice is to reduce lawn size and use an electric mower — and not too often. But for Suzie Shearer, director of Coolabah Turf in Echuca, the lawn is connected with healthy living. “I cannot imagine living in a world without green space,” Suzie said. “Lawns are also a great way to get kids to spend less time on screens and more time outdoors.” Even so, she has no regrets about the lawn she’s removed. “My bird population has greatly increased. It has given me more chances to see birds and reduced the stress of keeping the lawn alive during dry periods. It’s a win-win situation,” she said. 1. Why do many Australian neighbourhoods like keeping lawns? A. Lawns bring the communities together. B. Lawns a