Unit 2 Saving the Earth单元话题阅读回答问题练习-2025-2026学年九年级英语上册单元重难点易错题精练（仁爱科普版）

Unit 2 Saving the Earth 单元话题阅读回答问题练习 Unit 2 Saving the Earth单元话题：环境保护 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 In 1998, Wang Chengbang retired (退休) from the army. Instead of enjoying a relaxing life, he volunteered to save the soil from desertification (沙漠化) by planting trees in Korla (库尔勒), Xinjiang. It is not an easy job. The high temperature in Korla makes it difficult for anyone to work day after day in the sunshine. Besides, lacking of water is a big problem. Actually, Wang Chengbang’s work in the first few years failed as very few trees survived (存活). But Wang Chengbang would not give up. “After trying many different ways, I have learned how to grow young trees in a better way,” said Wang Chengbang. He also worked out new ways to save water. With his hard work, more and more trees have survived. So far, he has planted more than 1.5 million trees. Those green trees prevent desertification, make the air cleaner and protect people from the hot sun. Now, Korla is a model city in environmental protection. Wang Chengbang is also successful in fighting cancer (癌症). In 2005, he had cancer and was told that he had only six months to live. However, he continued taking care of his trees instead of lying on the hospital bed. “Working is the best medicine. Planting trees helps to fight cancer,” he often jokes. Now at the age of 85, Wang Chengbang is still working. 1．What makes it difficult to plant trees in Korla? 2．How many trees has Wang Chengbang planted so far? 3．What’s Wang Chengbang successful in? 4．Do you want to be a volunteer in your spare time? Why or why not? (write at least 30 words) 阅读下面短文，简略回答问题。 When you are in your favorite clothing store, everything is so cheap and fashionable (时尚的) in your eyes. Even if you don’t need anything, you still leave the store with bags of new clothes. This doesn’t seem so bad. However, there are a lot of other costs behind the low price. It’s clear that the fashion industry is terrible for the earth. It uses a lot of resources (资源) and pollutes the environment with waste. Fashion is one of the least sustainable (可持续的) industries. We’ve all become our own waste managers, collecting fashion waste in our homes. It doesn’t just take up space but also ends up in landfills (垃圾场). Three out of every five pieces of clothing are sent to landfills. Luckily, second-hand clothing is becoming popular. It’s cheaper. More and more people choose to buy second-hand clothing. The value of the second-hand market may reach $80 billion by 2029, an increase of 185% compared to the value at present. In fact, there is still an even better choice. It’s not to shop at all. Making full use of what you have already had is the best choice of shopping. 1．Where will most of our clothing end up? 2．Why is second-hand clothing becoming popular? 3．How much may the value of the second-hand market reach by 2029? 4．What’s the best choice of shopping according to the passage? 5．What do you think of the fashion industry? 阅读短文，回答问题。 Social distancing during the outbreak of COVID-19 (新冠肺炎) helps save lives. It’s surprising to find that social distancing can also make environment better. Delhi, one of the most polluted cities in the world, went into a strict lockdown (居家隔离) on the 24th March, 2020. A study team looked at the PM2.5 particle concentration (浓度) in the air at the US embassy (大使馆) in Delhi before and after the lockdown. They found the PM2.5 particle concentration dropped by 46%. The new study also looked at solar power (太阳能) in Delhi. It has found that the reduction (减少) in air pollution has allowed a lot more sunlight to get through to solar panels in the city. Overall, the amount of sunlight reaching solar panels in Delhi increased by around 8% in late March 2020, and 6% in April 2020 compared to similar dates in earlier years. 1．In the passage, which city has a serious pollution problem? 2．What helps bring more sunlight? 3．When did the city go into a strict lockdown? 4．What did the team look at first? 5．How much did sunlight reaching solar panels increase in April 2020? More and more people are called “tree huggers”. They don’t really hug trees. In fact, they are the people who do something important to keep Earth safe. You can help keep Earth safe, too. You can clean up your community. Cleaning up helps stop pollution. Pick up rubbish with your friends. It is hardly complicated (复杂的) instead, it’s very easy and fun! Just have a competition to see who picks up the most. Let’s look at three ways to help Earth. They can make a big difference to the world.Recycle (回收) Make your own drum with an empty coffee can. Turn your pencils into drumsticks, and then play your music! Isn’t it creative?Reuse You can turn long trousers into shorts, just cut the legs. Or you can change long dresses into short ones. You can also give away the clothes that you no longer wear to people in need.Reduce (降低，减少) Cut down on how much of Earth you use. Walk instead of going in a car. And ride your bike when you can, too. Remember to turn off the tap while you are brushing your teeth. Taking short showers is also a good way. When you recycle, reduce or reuse, you are helping to keep Earth green. Let’s be a green team! 1．Who can be called “tree huggers”? 2．How can you make it fun to pick up rubbish with your friends? 3．List two examples in the text about how to help Earth. 4．What can you do to protect Earth? (Write 30 words or more) ①Cassie, a travel lover, has taken over 255 flights, planted trees, spoken to students in over 40 different countries, and raised 110,000 dollars for her journey. After 18 months and 10 days, 29-year-old Cassie has broken two Guinness World records (吉尼斯世界记录): She became the fastest person to visit every country in the world and the first woman to do so. ②Back in 2014, Cassie decided to leave her job because she realized that her dream was to see the world. And then she started to make plans for her great journey and save money. In July 2015, she left home to start her travels. On 2nd February 2017, she arrived in Yemen, the 196th and last country on her list. ③Cassie spent an average (平均) of 2 to 5 days in each country. But her journey was not just one long holiday. She also wanted to make a difference. Cassie is very worried about the environment. In many countries, she collected water to test for micro-plastics (微塑料). Besides, she met some local students and discussed how tourism could be used to help each country. She believes if everyone starts to do something, the world will be a better place. ④Cassie is curious about something different and she has a strong interest in other cultures. So, has Cassie finished her travels now? No, she hasn’t—not at all! Cassie hasn’t become tired of travelling and she’s already making plans for her next journey. 根据语篇内容，按要求回答问题。 1．How long did Cassie’s journey take? 2．Why did Cassie decide to leave her job? 3．How many countries did Cassie visit in the journey? 4．What’s the main idea of Paragraph ③?（不超过10词） 5．What will Cassie probably do next?（不超过10词） 阅读回答问题，答案不超过6个词。 You can be proud of yourselves, even if you can only make one or two of these green changes. The goal here is to limit carbon dioxide (二氧化碳) and other greenhouse gases, which are closely connected to the big problem of global-warming (全球变暖). Way 1:Bring your own cup to Starbucks. You’ll get a 10-cent discount, and it’s one less paper cup to end up in a dustbin. The store won’t create more waste when they throw away a cup. Way 2 : Turn off your computer. When in standby mode (待机模式), your PC is still using energy. Turning off a monitor (显示器) for 40 hours a week may only save $5 a month, but it reduces CO2 by 750 pounds! Way 3: Reuse plastic bags. Instead of throwing away 100 billion plastic bags a year, try and get a second, third, or tenth use out of them. Better yet, next time you shop, try a reusable bag. You’re reducing pollution. The amount of oil it would take to make just 14 plastic bags would run your car for one mile. Way 4: Use recycled paper in the bathroom. Most of the toilet paper we use is made from trees found in forests previously untouched by humans. If every family took the place of one roll of toilet paper with a recycled one, 424, 000 trees would still be standing. Way 5: Plant a free. Adding green to your garden is beautiful and earth-pleasing. Just one tree will help make cleaner air and save the environment from 5, 000 pounds of hot carbon dioxide each year. 1．What is happening when your PC is in standby mode? 2．What’s the advantage of using recycled paper in the bathroom? 3．How many ways are mentioned in the passage?   4．What other ways do you usually do to protect the environment? 5．What’s the passage about? As the famous saying goes, “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” The government of Kenya seems to have taken this lesson to heart. It gave people the day off to plant trees on November 13, 2023. The government made the decision to announce the day a national holiday in an effort to deal with deforestation (滥伐森林), which causes other problems such as flooding and species (物种) loss. The goal for the holiday was to plant a total of 100 million trees, and progress was monitored (监视) through an Internet app. On that day, the government made sure 150 million seedlings (树苗) were available for free, and it also organized the buying and planting of trees at a reasonable price for those who wanted to plant more. On November 15, government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said that more than 150 million trees had been planted. The Kenyan government wants to see 15 billion trees planted over the next 10 years. Lots of locals came to plant trees near the Athi River, Kenya’s second longest river. One of them, Wycliffe Kamau, said, “I’m happy to be here to show my love for the environment.” 根据短文内容，回答下列问题。 1．Why did the Kenyan government decide to set this national holiday? 2．What was the goal for this holiday? 3．How many new trees does the Kenyan government hope to see over the next 10 years? 4．How did Wycliffe Kamau feel about planting trees? 5．Do you think it’s necessary to set a holiday for people to grow trees? Why or why not? 阅读下面短文，回答短文后面的各个小题。 This past May, Joy Kochar and 10 other students got together in Columbus Park, New York. They set up a table with lemon juice, cookies, and biscuits for sale. The kids were hoping to raise money for their school to address a big problem: the spotted lanternfly (白蜡虫), whose number had recently increased rapidly in the area. Spotted lanternflies are an invasive species (入侵物种). The insects are harmful to many plants, and can be bad for all ecosystems. When Joy saw them in her school, she had to do something. “I’ve always wanted to take environmental action,” she says, “and show people that no one is ever too small to make a difference.” So she started a club called Squash (压扁). Its goal is to kill lanternflies around the school. More than 20 students have joined. At first, they trapped (诱捕) the pests in empty water bottles and then killed them. Joy wanted to do more. With research, she discovered a plant called milkweed (乳草) which is toxic (有毒的) to lanternflies. Joy decided that using milkweed along with traps made for lanternflies would be a better way to kill them. Finally, their effort paid off. Squash raised $197, enough to buy milkweed and traps. The effort would not have been a success without teamwork, Joy says. “I learned that two minds are better than one,” she says. “At first I just wanted this to be an personal project. But when I decided to encourage other students to join, I was amazed at how our progress increased.” 1．Why did the students have a sale in Columbus Park? 2．How did the students kill lanternflies at first? 3．What would be a better way to kill lanterflies according to Joy? 4．What did Joy learn from this experience? 5．What do you think of Joy Kochar? 重难语篇提升练 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Shoes get worn out. They get wet and dirty. They get scratched (划痕) . Holes form in the bottom of a shoe, and laces break. “You may think all you can do with grubby sneakers is to throw them out. Most people think that way. In the United States, more than 300 million pairs of shoes end up in landfills each year.” Karen Pearson says. Pearson is the chair of the Sustainability Council (可持续性委员会) in New York. “These are things that could have a second life.” she says. An increasing number of companies have Take-Back programs that allow customers to bring back old shoes instead of throwing them out. Shoes returned to these companies will be donated or recycled. Customers could even get a discount if they buy new ones. Keep in mind that certain programs might be brand-specific, meaning a company will take back only its own products. The sneaker brand Nike, for instance, has a program that accepts “gently (轻微) worn Nike athletic footwear.” Other programs say they will take many different brands of shoes. These programs then turn the old sneakers into a variety of new products beyond shoes, including fitness gear (健身装备) and materials used for tracks and playgrounds. However, recycling old footwear still has some challenges. For one, it can be difficult to take old shoes apart and process them. Shoes often contain a mix of materials, such as fabric, rubber and leather, that are glued and stitched (缝合) together. Besides, shoes collected for recycling don’t always end up being recycled. Many were exported to some developing countries instead. “One thing you can do is to take better care of your shoes.” Pearson suggests. Still there are many people who want to keep and are unwilling to part with their old sneakers. “They carry memories of marathons or simply because they have been with us through so much.” Madelyn Morgan, who works for the city points out. By repairing soles or replacing laces, old shoes can still serve their purpose for a while longer. Some cities offer classes that teach people to repair shoes themselves, and some shoe brands also offer repair services. Holding onto old shoes can reduce waste, which is beneficial for the environment. 1．How many pairs of shoes end up in the landfills every year in the United States according to Karen Pearson? 2．What will the companies do to the old shoes in Take-Back programs? 3．Why is it difficult to take old shoes apart and process them? 4．What would you like to do with your gently worn shoes? Why? (Please give two reasons. ) 阅读表达。 Some scientists were studying sea turtles (海龟) in Costa Rica in Central America. Suddenly they found one turtle had something sticking out of its nose. It could not breathe. At first, the scientists thought it was a worm (寄生虫). But when they pulled the object out, it was a plastic (塑料) straw. The waste created by plastic straws is unbelievable. In the United States alone, 500 million straws are thrown away every day. That’s enough straws to circle the Earth twice, or fill 125 school buses. Plastic straws aren’t the biggest polluter of our waterways, but they can be some of the most dangerous to sea animals. Their size makes them easy for fish or birds to eat. About 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles are found with plastic in their stomachs. When these animals eat the plastic, they have a 50% mortality rate (死亡率). Milo Cress is a boy from Vermont, America, who wanted to reduce (减少) and possibly end the use of plastic straws in restaurants. In 2011, at the age of 9, he set up the Be Straw Free project, which focuses on building awareness (意识) about plastic waste and its effect on the environment. “I noticed that whenever I ordered a drink at a restaurant, it would usually come with a straw in it, and I don’t usually need a straw,” Milo said. He started asking the local restaurant owners to stop providing the customers with a straw unless he or she asks for one. Many of them agreed and joined the movement. By doing that, the restaurants report a reduction in the number of straws they use between 50 and 80%. Drinking with a straw is fun. But think twice. For anyone who really likes to use a straw, there are several ways to go. The best one is trying a reusable one, which can be washed along with dishes. Bamboo, mental and glass can be used to make reusable straws. Another one is to use paper straws, which are recyclable (可回收利用的) and can be found in attractive colors and patterns. With choices available, there’s no reason to add to the plastic straw waste problem. 1．What was sticking out of the turtle’s nose? . 2．According to paragraph 2, how many straws can circle the earth once? 3．Why did Milo set up the Be Straw Free project? (No more than 15 words) 4．What good choices are mentioned for people who really like to use straws? 5．How can you help to protect the sea animals in your daily life? 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 2 Saving the Earth 单元话题阅读回答问题练习 Unit 2 Saving the Earth单元话题：环境保护 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 In 1998, Wang Chengbang retired (退休) from the army. Instead of enjoying a relaxing life, he volunteered to save the soil from desertification (沙漠化) by planting trees in Korla (库尔勒), Xinjiang. It is not an easy job. The high temperature in Korla makes it difficult for anyone to work day after day in the sunshine. Besides, lacking of water is a big problem. Actually, Wang Chengbang’s work in the first few years failed as very few trees survived (存活). But Wang Chengbang would not give up. “After trying many different ways, I have learned how to grow young trees in a better way,” said Wang Chengbang. He also worked out new ways to save water. With his hard work, more and more trees have survived. So far, he has planted more than 1.5 million trees. Those green trees prevent desertification, make the air cleaner and protect people from the hot sun. Now, Korla is a model city in environmental protection. Wang Chengbang is also successful in fighting cancer (癌症). In 2005, he had cancer and was told that he had only six months to live. However, he continued taking care of his trees instead of lying on the hospital bed. “Working is the best medicine. Planting trees helps to fight cancer,” he often jokes. Now at the age of 85, Wang Chengbang is still working. 1．What makes it difficult to plant trees in Korla? 2．How many trees has Wang Chengbang planted so far? 3．What’s Wang Chengbang successful in? 4．Do you want to be a volunteer in your spare time? Why or why not? (write at least 30 words) 【答案】1．The high temperature and lacking of water. 2．More than 1.5 million trees. 3．He is successful in preventing desertification by planting trees and also in fighting cancer. 4．Yes, I would like to be a volunteer in my spare time. Volunteering allows me to help others and contribute to society, which gives me a sense of purpose and fulfillment. It is also a great opportunity to learn new skills, meet different people, and make a positive impact on the world. (言之有理即可) 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要介绍了王成帮退伍之后植树造林以及成功抗癌的事迹。 1．根据第二段中“It is not an easy job. The high temperature in Korla makes it difficult for anyone to work day after day in the sunshine. Besides, lacking of water is a big problem.”可知，使种树在库尔勒变得困难的是高温和缺水。故填The high temperature and lacking of water. 2．根据第三段中“So far, he has planted more than 1.5 million trees.”可知，到目前为止，他已经种植了150多万棵树。故填More than 1.5 million trees. 3．根据第三段中“So far, he has planted more than 1.5 million trees. Those green trees prevent desertification, make the air cleaner and protect people from the hot sun.”和第四段中“Wang Chengbang is also successful in fighting cancer (癌症).”可知，他通过植树成功地防止了沙漠化，还战胜了癌症。故填He is successful in preventing desertification by planting trees and also in fighting cancer. 4．开放性试题，答案不唯一，言之有理即可。参考答案为Yes, I would like to be a volunteer in my spare time. Volunteering allows me to help others and contribute to society, which gives me a sense of purpose and fulfillment. It is also a great opportunity to learn new skills, meet different people, and make a positive impact on the world. 阅读下面短文，简略回答问题。 When you are in your favorite clothing store, everything is so cheap and fashionable (时尚的) in your eyes. Even if you don’t need anything, you still leave the store with bags of new clothes. This doesn’t seem so bad. However, there are a lot of other costs behind the low price. It’s clear that the fashion industry is terrible for the earth. It uses a lot of resources (资源) and pollutes the environment with waste. Fashion is one of the least sustainable (可持续的) industries. We’ve all become our own waste managers, collecting fashion waste in our homes. It doesn’t just take up space but also ends up in landfills (垃圾场). Three out of every five pieces of clothing are sent to landfills. Luckily, second-hand clothing is becoming popular. It’s cheaper. More and more people choose to buy second-hand clothing. The value of the second-hand market may reach $80 billion by 2029, an increase of 185% compared to the value at present. In fact, there is still an even better choice. It’s not to shop at all. Making full use of what you have already had is the best choice of shopping. 1．Where will most of our clothing end up? 2．Why is second-hand clothing becoming popular? 3．How much may the value of the second-hand market reach by 2029? 4．What’s the best choice of shopping according to the passage? 5．What do you think of the fashion industry? 【答案】1．In landfills. 2．Because it’s cheaper. 3．$80 billion. 4．Making full use of what you have already had. 5．开放性试题，需结合原文对时尚产业的描述作答，言之有理即可。参考答案为：It’s terrible for the earth. It uses many resources and pollutes the environment with waste. It is one of the least sustainable industries. 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章围绕“时尚产业的危害”这一主题，提出了明确的观点（时尚业对环境有害、不可持续），并提供了论据（浪费资源、污染环境、填埋垃圾），最后给出了解决方案（购买二手衣物、充分利用已有衣物而非盲目购物），旨在说服读者重新思考消费习惯。 1．根据第三段“We’ve all become our own waste managers, collecting fashion waste in our homes. It doesn’t just take up space but also ends up in landfills (垃圾场). Three out of every five pieces of clothing are sent to landfills.”可知，大部分衣物最终会被送到垃圾场。故填In landfills. 2．根据第四段“Luckily, second-hand clothing is becoming popular. It’s cheaper.”可知，二手服装受欢迎的原因是它更便宜。故填Because it’s cheaper. 3．根据第四段“The value of the second-hand market may reach $80 billion by 2029, an increase of 185% compared to the value at present.”可知，到2029年二手服装市场的价值可能达到800亿美元。故填$80 billion. 4．根据最后一段“In fact, there is still an even better choice. It’s not to shop at all. Making full use of what you have already had is the best choice of shopping.”可知，最好的购物选择是充分利用已有的衣物。故填Making full use of what you have already had. 5．开放性试题，需结合原文对时尚产业的描述作答，言之有理即可。参考答案为：It’s terrible for the earth. It uses many resources and pollutes the environment with waste. It is one of the least sustainable industries. 阅读短文，回答问题。 Social distancing during the outbreak of COVID-19 (新冠肺炎) helps save lives. It’s surprising to find that social distancing can also make environment better. Delhi, one of the most polluted cities in the world, went into a strict lockdown (居家隔离) on the 24th March, 2020. A study team looked at the PM2.5 particle concentration (浓度) in the air at the US embassy (大使馆) in Delhi before and after the lockdown. They found the PM2.5 particle concentration dropped by 46%. The new study also looked at solar power (太阳能) in Delhi. It has found that the reduction (减少) in air pollution has allowed a lot more sunlight to get through to solar panels in the city. Overall, the amount of sunlight reaching solar panels in Delhi increased by around 8% in late March 2020, and 6% in April 2020 compared to similar dates in earlier years. 1．In the passage, which city has a serious pollution problem? 2．What helps bring more sunlight? 3．When did the city go into a strict lockdown? 4．What did the team look at first? 5．How much did sunlight reaching solar panels increase in April 2020? 【答案】1．Delhi. 2．The reduction in air pollution. 3．On the 24th March, 2020. 4．The PM2.5 particle concentration in the air. 5．6%. 【导语】本文是说明文。主要介绍了新冠肺炎疫情期间的社交隔离措施对德里环境的积极影响，包括PM2.5浓度下降以及太阳能板接收阳光量增加等情况。 1．根据“Delhi, one of the most polluted cities in the world”可知，德里是有严重污染问题的城市。故填Delhi。 2．根据“It has found that the reduction (减少) in air pollution has allowed a lot more sunlight to get through to solar panels in the city”可知，空气污染的减少有助于带来更多阳光。故填The reduction in air pollution。 3．根据“Delhi, one of the most polluted cities in the world, went into a strict lockdown (居家隔离) on the 24th March, 2020”可知，这座城市在2020年3月24日开始严格的居家隔离。故填On the 24th March, 2020。 4．根据“A study team looked at the PM2.5 particle concentration (浓度) in the air at the US embassy (大使馆) in Delhi before and after the lockdown”可知，研究团队首先观察了空气中PM2.5颗粒的浓度。故填The PM2.5 particle concentration in the air。 5．根据“the amount of sunlight reaching solar panels in Delhi increased by around 8% in late March 2020, and 6% in April 2020 compared to similar dates in earlier years”可知，2020年4月到达太阳能板的阳光量增加了6%。故填6%。 More and more people are called “tree huggers”. They don’t really hug trees. In fact, they are the people who do something important to keep Earth safe. You can help keep Earth safe, too. You can clean up your community. Cleaning up helps stop pollution. Pick up rubbish with your friends. It is hardly complicated (复杂的) instead, it’s very easy and fun! Just have a competition to see who picks up the most. Let’s look at three ways to help Earth. They can make a big difference to the world.Recycle (回收) Make your own drum with an empty coffee can. Turn your pencils into drumsticks, and then play your music! Isn’t it creative?Reuse You can turn long trousers into shorts, just cut the legs. Or you can change long dresses into short ones. You can also give away the clothes that you no longer wear to people in need.Reduce (降低，减少) Cut down on how much of Earth you use. Walk instead of going in a car. And ride your bike when you can, too. Remember to turn off the tap while you are brushing your teeth. Taking short showers is also a good way. When you recycle, reduce or reuse, you are helping to keep Earth green. Let’s be a green team! 1．Who can be called “tree huggers”? 2．How can you make it fun to pick up rubbish with your friends? 3．List two examples in the text about how to help Earth. 4．What can you do to protect Earth? (Write 30 words or more) 【答案】1．People who do something important to keep Earth safe. 2．By having a competition to see who picks up the most. 3．Make your own drum with an empty coffee can and turn long trousers into shorts. 4．I can help protect Earth by recycling things like empty cans, reusing old clothes by turning them into new items, and reducing waste. For example, I will walk more instead of using cars and always turn off the tap while brushing teeth. 【导语】本文倡导通过回收利用，重复使用和减少消耗等简单行动保护地球环境，并鼓励人人参与。 1．根据“More and more people are called ‘tree huggers’...people who do something important to keep Earth safe.”可知，tree huggers指的是做重要事情保护地球的人。故填People who do something important to keep Earth safe. 2．根据“Just have a competition to see who picks up the most.”可知，竞赛让捡垃圾变得有趣。故填By having a competition to see who picks up the most. 3．根据Recycle的“Make your own drum with an empty coffee can.”可知，可以用咖啡罐做鼓来帮助地球。根据Reuse的“You can turn long trousers into shorts, just cut the legs.”可知，可以剪短裤腿让裤腿变短，废物再利用。故填Make your own drum with an empty coffee can and turn long trousers into shorts. 4．开放式问题，言之有理即可。参考答案为I can help protect Earth by recycling things like empty cans, reusing old clothes by turning them into new items, and reducing waste. For example, I will walk more instead of using cars and always turn off the tap while brushing teeth. ①Cassie, a travel lover, has taken over 255 flights, planted trees, spoken to students in over 40 different countries, and raised 110,000 dollars for her journey. After 18 months and 10 days, 29-year-old Cassie has broken two Guinness World records (吉尼斯世界记录): She became the fastest person to visit every country in the world and the first woman to do so. ②Back in 2014, Cassie decided to leave her job because she realized that her dream was to see the world. And then she started to make plans for her great journey and save money. In July 2015, she left home to start her travels. On 2nd February 2017, she arrived in Yemen, the 196th and last country on her list. ③Cassie spent an average (平均) of 2 to 5 days in each country. But her journey was not just one long holiday. She also wanted to make a difference. Cassie is very worried about the environment. In many countries, she collected water to test for micro-plastics (微塑料). Besides, she met some local students and discussed how tourism could be used to help each country. She believes if everyone starts to do something, the world will be a better place. ④Cassie is curious about something different and she has a strong interest in other cultures. So, has Cassie finished her travels now? No, she hasn’t—not at all! Cassie hasn’t become tired of travelling and she’s already making plans for her next journey. 根据语篇内容，按要求回答问题。 1．How long did Cassie’s journey take? 2．Why did Cassie decide to leave her job? 3．How many countries did Cassie visit in the journey? 4．What’s the main idea of Paragraph ③?（不超过10词） 5．What will Cassie probably do next?（不超过10词） 【答案】1．18 months and 10 days./Eighteen months and ten days. 2．Because she realized that her dream was to see the world. 3．196./One hundred and ninety-six. 4．Cassie made a difference during her journey./Cassie did something to make the world a better place. 5．She will have another journey./She will make plans for her next journey. 【导语】本文主要讲述了Cassie花费18个月零10天，成为世界上最快走遍所有国家的人，也是第一位这样做的女性。 1．根据“After 18 months and 10 days”可知，Cassie的旅程花费了18个月零10天。故填18 months and 10 days./Eighteen months and ten days. 2．根据“Cassie decided to leave her job because she realized that her dream was to see the world.”可知，Cassie决定辞职，因为她意识到自己的梦想是去看世界。故填Because she realized that her dream was to see the world. 3．根据“On 2nd February 2017, she arrived in Yemen, the 196th and last country on her list.”可知，2017年2月2日，她抵达也门，这是她清单上的第196个也是最后一个国家。故填196./One hundred and ninety-six. 4．根据“But her journey was not just one long holiday. She also wanted to make a difference.” “She believes if everyone starts to do something, the world will be a better place.”可知，Cassie的旅程并非只是一个长假，她还想有所作为，她为保护环境做出了贡献，她相信如果每个人都行动起来，世界将变得更美好。故填Cassie made a difference during her journey./Cassie did something to make the world a better place. 5．根据“Cassie hasn’t become tired of travelling and she’s already making plans for her next journey.”可知，Cassie已经在为下一次旅行做计划了。故填She will have another journey./She will make plans for her next journey. 阅读回答问题，答案不超过6个词。 You can be proud of yourselves, even if you can only make one or two of these green changes. The goal here is to limit carbon dioxide (二氧化碳) and other greenhouse gases, which are closely connected to the big problem of global-warming (全球变暖). Way 1:Bring your own cup to Starbucks. You’ll get a 10-cent discount, and it’s one less paper cup to end up in a dustbin. The store won’t create more waste when they throw away a cup. Way 2 : Turn off your computer. When in standby mode (待机模式), your PC is still using energy. Turning off a monitor (显示器) for 40 hours a week may only save $5 a month, but it reduces CO2 by 750 pounds! Way 3: Reuse plastic bags. Instead of throwing away 100 billion plastic bags a year, try and get a second, third, or tenth use out of them. Better yet, next time you shop, try a reusable bag. You’re reducing pollution. The amount of oil it would take to make just 14 plastic bags would run your car for one mile. Way 4: Use recycled paper in the bathroom. Most of the toilet paper we use is made from trees found in forests previously untouched by humans. If every family took the place of one roll of toilet paper with a recycled one, 424, 000 trees would still be standing. Way 5: Plant a free. Adding green to your garden is beautiful and earth-pleasing. Just one tree will help make cleaner air and save the environment from 5, 000 pounds of hot carbon dioxide each year. 1．What is happening when your PC is in standby mode? 2．What’s the advantage of using recycled paper in the bathroom? 3．How many ways are mentioned in the passage?   4．What other ways do you usually do to protect the environment? 5．What’s the passage about? 【答案】1．It is still using energy. 2．Saving trees. 3．Five/5. 4．Turn off lights when leaving rooms. 5．Some ways to go green./Five ways to go green./... 【导语】本文是讲述了怎样预防全球变暖，减少温室气体的方法。 1．根据“When in standby mode (待机模式), your PC is still using energy.”可知，电脑在待机状态下，你的电脑还在用电。故填It is still using energy. 2．根据“If every family took the place of one roll of toilet paper with a recycled one, 424, 000 trees would still be standing.”可知，使用再生纸可以节省大量树木。 故填Saving trees. 3．根据“Way 1...Way 2....Way 3....Way 4...Way 5...”可知，文中提出了五种方法，故填Five/5. 4．开放性问题，合理即可。参考答案：Turn off lights when leaving rooms. 5．本文是讲述了怎样预防全球变暖，减少温室气体的方法。故填Some ways to go green./Five ways to go green./... As the famous saying goes, “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” The government of Kenya seems to have taken this lesson to heart. It gave people the day off to plant trees on November 13, 2023. The government made the decision to announce the day a national holiday in an effort to deal with deforestation (滥伐森林), which causes other problems such as flooding and species (物种) loss. The goal for the holiday was to plant a total of 100 million trees, and progress was monitored (监视) through an Internet app. On that day, the government made sure 150 million seedlings (树苗) were available for free, and it also organized the buying and planting of trees at a reasonable price for those who wanted to plant more. On November 15, government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said that more than 150 million trees had been planted. The Kenyan government wants to see 15 billion trees planted over the next 10 years. Lots of locals came to plant trees near the Athi River, Kenya’s second longest river. One of them, Wycliffe Kamau, said, “I’m happy to be here to show my love for the environment.” 根据短文内容，回答下列问题。 1．Why did the Kenyan government decide to set this national holiday? 2．What was the goal for this holiday? 3．How many new trees does the Kenyan government hope to see over the next 10 years? 4．How did Wycliffe Kamau feel about planting trees? 5．Do you think it’s necessary to set a holiday for people to grow trees? Why or why not? 【答案】1．To deal with deforestation. 2．To plant a total of 100 million trees. 3．15 billion new trees. 4．Happy. 5．Yes. Because setting a holiday for people to grow trees can raise people’s awareness of planting trees to protect the ecological environment. (言之有理即可) 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了肯尼亚政府组织植树绿化的贡献。 1．根据第二段中“The government made the decision to announce the day a national holiday in an effort to deal with deforestation (滥伐森林), which causes other problems such as flooding and species (物种) loss.”可知，政府决定宣布这一天为全国假日，以努力解决森林砍伐问题。故填To deal with deforestation. 2．根据第三段中“The goal for the holiday was to plant a total of 100 million trees, and progress was monitored (监视) through an Internet app.”可知，这个节日的目标是种植一亿棵树。故填To plant a total of 100 million trees. 3．根据第四段中“The Kenyan government wants to see 15 billion trees planted over the next 10 years.”可知，肯尼亚政府希望在未来10年种植150亿棵树。故填15 billion new trees. 4．根据最后一段中“I’m happy to be here to show my love for the environment.”可知，威克利夫·卡毛对植树感到高兴。故填Happy. 5．开放性试题，答案不唯一，言之有理即可。故填Yes. Because setting a holiday for people to grow trees can raise people’s awareness of planting trees to protect the ecological environment. 阅读下面短文，回答短文后面的各个小题。 This past May, Joy Kochar and 10 other students got together in Columbus Park, New York. They set up a table with lemon juice, cookies, and biscuits for sale. The kids were hoping to raise money for their school to address a big problem: the spotted lanternfly (白蜡虫), whose number had recently increased rapidly in the area. Spotted lanternflies are an invasive species (入侵物种). The insects are harmful to many plants, and can be bad for all ecosystems. When Joy saw them in her school, she had to do something. “I’ve always wanted to take environmental action,” she says, “and show people that no one is ever too small to make a difference.” So she started a club called Squash (压扁). Its goal is to kill lanternflies around the school. More than 20 students have joined. At first, they trapped (诱捕) the pests in empty water bottles and then killed them. Joy wanted to do more. With research, she discovered a plant called milkweed (乳草) which is toxic (有毒的) to lanternflies. Joy decided that using milkweed along with traps made for lanternflies would be a better way to kill them. Finally, their effort paid off. Squash raised $197, enough to buy milkweed and traps. The effort would not have been a success without teamwork, Joy says. “I learned that two minds are better than one,” she says. “At first I just wanted this to be an personal project. But when I decided to encourage other students to join, I was amazed at how our progress increased.” 1．Why did the students have a sale in Columbus Park? 2．How did the students kill lanternflies at first? 3．What would be a better way to kill lanterflies according to Joy? 4．What did Joy learn from this experience? 5．What do you think of Joy Kochar? 【答案】1．They wanted to raise money for their school to address the problem of the spotted lanternfly. 2．At first, they trapped the pests in empty water bottles and then killed them. 3．Using milkweed along with traps made for lanternflies would be a better way. 4．She learned that teamwork is important and two minds are better than one. 5．Joy Kochar is an environmentally conscious and proactive student who is willing to take action to solve problems and has a good understanding of teamwork. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲的是一个学校的孩子们为了消杀出现在学校的白蜡虫而付出努力的故事。这项活动体现了团队合作的重要性，也让参与者明白一个道理：两人智慧胜一人。 1．根据“The kids were hoping to raise money for their school to address a big problem: the spotted lanternfly (白蜡虫), whose number had recently increased rapidly in the area.”可知，他们这样做是为了募集一些资金，以用于消杀白蜡虫。故填They wanted to raise money for their school to address the problem of the spotted lanternfly. 2．根据“At first, they trapped (诱捕) the pests in empty water bottles and then killed them.”可知，起初，他们用空水瓶捕捉害虫，然后将它们杀死。故填At first, they trapped the pests in empty water bottles and then killed them. 3．根据“With research, she discovered a plant called milkweed (乳草) which is toxic (有毒的) to lanternflies. Joy decided that using milkweed along with traps made for lanternflies would be a better way to kill them.”可知。通过研究，她发现了一种叫做乳草的植物，这种植物对白蜡虫有毒。乔伊决定使用乳草和为白蜡虫制作的陷阱来杀死它们，这样会更好。故填Using milkweed along with traps made for lanternflies would be a better way. 4．根据“The effort would not have been a success without teamwork, Joy says. ‘I learned that two minds are better than one,’”可知，乔伊明白了如果没有团队合作，这项努力是不会成功的。两人智慧胜一人的道理。故填She learned that teamwork is important and two minds are better than one. 5．开放性作答，答案不唯一。参考回答：Joy Kochar is an environmentally conscious and proactive student who is willing to take action to solve problems and has a good understanding of teamwork. 重难语篇提升练 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Shoes get worn out. They get wet and dirty. They get scratched (划痕) . Holes form in the bottom of a shoe, and laces break. “You may think all you can do with grubby sneakers is to throw them out. Most people think that way. In the United States, more than 300 million pairs of shoes end up in landfills each year.” Karen Pearson says. Pearson is the chair of the Sustainability Council (可持续性委员会) in New York. “These are things that could have a second life.” she says. An increasing number of companies have Take-Back programs that allow customers to bring back old shoes instead of throwing them out. Shoes returned to these companies will be donated or recycled. Customers could even get a discount if they buy new ones. Keep in mind that certain programs might be brand-specific, meaning a company will take back only its own products. The sneaker brand Nike, for instance, has a program that accepts “gently (轻微) worn Nike athletic footwear.” Other programs say they will take many different brands of shoes. These programs then turn the old sneakers into a variety of new products beyond shoes, including fitness gear (健身装备) and materials used for tracks and playgrounds. However, recycling old footwear still has some challenges. For one, it can be difficult to take old shoes apart and process them. Shoes often contain a mix of materials, such as fabric, rubber and leather, that are glued and stitched (缝合) together. Besides, shoes collected for recycling don’t always end up being recycled. Many were exported to some developing countries instead. “One thing you can do is to take better care of your shoes.” Pearson suggests. Still there are many people who want to keep and are unwilling to part with their old sneakers. “They carry memories of marathons or simply because they have been with us through so much.” Madelyn Morgan, who works for the city points out. By repairing soles or replacing laces, old shoes can still serve their purpose for a while longer. Some cities offer classes that teach people to repair shoes themselves, and some shoe brands also offer repair services. Holding onto old shoes can reduce waste, which is beneficial for the environment. 1．How many pairs of shoes end up in the landfills every year in the United States according to Karen Pearson? 2．What will the companies do to the old shoes in Take-Back programs? 3．Why is it difficult to take old shoes apart and process them? 4．What would you like to do with your gently worn shoes? Why? (Please give two reasons. ) 【答案】1．More than 300 million. 2．The company will donate or recycle the old shoes. / Shoes returned to these companies will be donated or recycled. 3．Because shoes often contain a mix of materials, such as fabric, rubber and leather, that are glued and stitched together. 4．I would like to keep them because they carry memories and I can repair and use them to reduce waste. /I would like to return them to Take-Back programs because the shoes can be donated and recycled and I can also get a discount to buy new ones. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了人们回收旧鞋或修复旧鞋，保留旧鞋可以减少浪费，对环境有益。 1．根据第二段“In the United States, more than 300 million pairs of shoes end up in landfills each year.”可知，在美国，每年有超过3亿双鞋被扔进垃圾填埋场。故填More than 300 million. 2．根据“Shoes returned to these companies will be donated or recycled.”可知，这些公司的鞋子将被捐赠或回收。故填The company will donate or recycle the old shoes. / Shoes returned to these companies will be donated or recycled. 3．根据“Shoes often contain a mix of materials, such as fabric, rubber and leather, that are glued and stitched together.”可知，鞋子通常是混合了各种材料，如织物、橡胶和皮革，这些材料被粘合和缝合在一起，所以旧鞋的各个部分很难分离开。故填Because shoes often contain a mix of materials, such as fabric, rubber and leather, that are glued and stitched together. 4．根据“‘They carry memories of marathons or simply because they have been with us through so much.’ Madelyn Morgan, who works for the city points out. By repairing soles or replacing laces, old shoes can still serve their purpose for a while longer.”和“An increasing number of companies have Take-Back programs that allow customers to bring back old shoes instead of throwing them out. Shoes returned to these companies will be donated or recycled.”可知，旧鞋可以这样处理：有些旧鞋带着人们的美好回忆，通过修复，旧鞋仍然可以使用一段时间；有些公司有回收旧鞋项目，旧鞋将被捐赠或回收，甚至顾客还可以获得折扣购买新鞋。故填I would like to keep them because they carry memories and I can repair and use them to reduce waste./I would like to return them to Take-Back programs because the shoes can be donated and recycled and I can also get a discount to buy new ones. 阅读表达。 Some scientists were studying sea turtles (海龟) in Costa Rica in Central America. Suddenly they found one turtle had something sticking out of its nose. It could not breathe. At first, the scientists thought it was a worm (寄生虫). But when they pulled the object out, it was a plastic (塑料) straw. The waste created by plastic straws is unbelievable. In the United States alone, 500 million straws are thrown away every day. That’s enough straws to circle the Earth twice, or fill 125 school buses. Plastic straws aren’t the biggest polluter of our waterways, but they can be some of the most dangerous to sea animals. Their size makes them easy for fish or birds to eat. About 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles are found with plastic in their stomachs. When these animals eat the plastic, they have a 50% mortality rate (死亡率). Milo Cress is a boy from Vermont, America, who wanted to reduce (减少) and possibly end the use of plastic straws in restaurants. In 2011, at the age of 9, he set up the Be Straw Free project, which focuses on building awareness (意识) about plastic waste and its effect on the environment. “I noticed that whenever I ordered a drink at a restaurant, it would usually come with a straw in it, and I don’t usually need a straw,” Milo said. He started asking the local restaurant owners to stop providing the customers with a straw unless he or she asks for one. Many of them agreed and joined the movement. By doing that, the restaurants report a reduction in the number of straws they use between 50 and 80%. Drinking with a straw is fun. But think twice. For anyone who really likes to use a straw, there are several ways to go. The best one is trying a reusable one, which can be washed along with dishes. Bamboo, mental and glass can be used to make reusable straws. Another one is to use paper straws, which are recyclable (可回收利用的) and can be found in attractive colors and patterns. With choices available, there’s no reason to add to the plastic straw waste problem. 1．What was sticking out of the turtle’s nose? . 2．According to paragraph 2, how many straws can circle the earth once? 3．Why did Milo set up the Be Straw Free project? (No more than 15 words) 4．What good choices are mentioned for people who really like to use straws? 5．How can you help to protect the sea animals in your daily life? 【答案】1．It was a plastic straw. 2．250 million straws. 3．To build awareness about plastic waste and its effect on the environment. 4．They can use reusable straws or recyclable paper straws. 5．I can help to protect the sea animals by not littering plastic products in the ocean. 【导语】本文主要介绍了塑料吸管所带来的危害，以及一些解决方法。 1．根据第一段“But when they pulled the object out, it was a plastic (塑料) straw.”可知，乌龟鼻子里伸出来的是一根塑料吸管。故填It was a plastic straw. 2．根据第二段“In the United States alone, 500 million straws are thrown away every day. That’s enough straws to circle the Earth twice”可知，仅在美国，每天就有5亿根吸管被扔掉，这些吸管足够绕地球两圈了，由此可知，2.5亿根吸管能绕地球一圈。故填250 million straws. 3．根据第四段“...he set up the Be Straw Free project, which focuses on building awareness (意识) about plastic waste and its effect on the environment.”可知，Milo设立“无吸管”项目是为了提高人们对塑料垃圾及其对环境影响的认识。故填To build awareness about plastic waste and its effect on the environment. 4．根据最后一段“The best one is trying a reusable one...Another one is to use paper straws, which are recyclable (循环)...”可知，对于喜欢用吸管的人来说，他们可以使用可重复使用的吸管或可回收利用的纸吸管。故填They can use reusable straws or recyclable paper straws. 5．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为I can help to protect the sea animals by not littering plastic products in the ocean. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $