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Many people know that rubbish is a big problem on planet Earth. What many people don’t know is that junk has become a problem in outer space too.
According to BBC News, there are more than 22,000 pieces of space junk floating around the earth. And these are just the things that we can see from the earth by telescopes（望远镜）. There are also millions of smaller pieces of junk that we can’t see.
Objects, like bits of old space rockets or satellites（卫星）, move around the planet at very high speeds, so fast that even a very small piece can break important satellites or become dangerous to astronauts.
To make things worse, when two objects in space crash（撞击）, they break into many smaller pieces. For example, when a U. S. satellite hit an old Russian rocket in 2009, it broke into more than 2,000 pieces, increasing the amount of space junk.
To reduce space junk, countries have agreed that all new space tools can only stay in space for 25 years at most. Each tool must be built to fall safely into the earth’s atmosphere（大气）after that time. In the upper parts of the atmosphere, it will burn up.
Many scientists also come up with different ways to clean up space junk. In England scientists are testing a metal net that can be fired into space junk. the net catches the junk and then pulls it into the earth’s atmosphere to burn up. The Germans are building robots that can collect pieces of space junk and bring them back to Earth to be safely dealt with.
The problem is becoming more challenging because we’re sending more objects into space to help people use their mobile phones and computers,” says Marco Castronuovo, an Italian space Researcher.
“The time to act is now. The longer we leave the problem, the bigger it will become,” he says.
1．Why is space junk considered a problem
A．It burns up after it re-enters the atmosphere.
B．It often stops the view of telescopes on Earth.
C．It could force new space tools to travel at slower speeds.
D．It may crash into other space tools causing pollution or death.
2．Countries want future space tools to be able to fall back into the earth’s atmosphere so that ______.
A．the tools can be reused later B．the tools don’t become space junk
C．the earth’s atmosphere can stay clean D．the effects of space night can be studied
3．Which of the following is RIGHT
A．Scientists have found good ways to deal with space junk.
B．There are more than 22, 000 pieces of space junk in space.
C．When two objects in space crash, they will burn up together.
D．All new space tools should stay in space for 25 years at most.
4．In which part of the newspaper would you probably read this article
A．Environment. B．City News C．Education. D．Fashion.
It’s getting warmer and the grass is greener. How fine it is to relax on the grass. But signs such as “keep off the grass(远离草坪)” in china always make me afraid. In the UK, people can relax in the open air or in the parks at any time.
If it’s a sunny day, people will just sit on the grass and feel the sun’s warmth. Families enjoy spending their weekends on the grass. There, families can bring something to eat or drink and play cards with family members or friends; children can play chess and tell each other jokes.
Also, in most schools, grass fields are like a soft study desk for students. They can enjoy reading books and learn in the green environment(环境). They also talk, laugh, listen to music and play games on the grass.
In some parks, there are many kinds of green grass for people to relax and play sports on. Be smart to find the good one, and you may feel yourself sitting in the middle of a soccer game.
However, there is one rule when you enjoy the green grass: keep it clean!
5．From the passage, students in the UK don’t _______ on the grass in a school.
A．Read books B．play cards C．play games D．listen to music
6．The underlined word “one” in the passage refers to(指的是)_______.
A．the green grass B．a study desk
C．the park D．the soccer game
7．About the grass in the UK, we can know that_______.
A．people must keep off the grass
B．there’s little grass in the parks
C．children can’t sit on the grass on sunny days
D．people must follow rules to enjoy the grass
8．The writer thinks that _______.
A．people can relax on the grass if they can keep it clean.
B．people should be away from the grass
C．people must play soccer in the parks
D．people can’t play on the grass
Young Heroes for the Planet
Nowadays, people around the world are working to help our planet. Check out how the three young adults made a difference.
Saving Pandas
When Jack was 11, he started a group to teach kids about pandas. He also sold toy pandas to raise money to protect pandas in danger. “I hope to encourage more people to care about pandas,” Jack says.
Growing Right Plants
Kathy, 14, set up an organization to educate people about growing right plants in right places. She also wrote a book to help people learn what plants are native (本土的) to their area.
Cleaning Up
Patrick, 13, joined the Ocean Heroes Camp last year. He started a project and picked up plastic waste around nearby lakes with his friends. The goal of the project was to fight plastic pollution.
9．What did Jack sell to raise money to protect pandas in danger
A．Books. B．Bottles. C．Old toys. D．Toy pandas.
10．How old was Kathy when she set up an organization
A．11. B．14. C．13. D．12.
11．What was the goal of Patrick’s project
A．To fight plastic pollution. B．To protect pandas in danger.
C．To learn about native plants. D．To use heat to make electricity.
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The sea ice is very important for the world. Scientists have been measuring the area of the sea ice in Antarctica (南极洲) since 1979. For most of the time, Antarctica has seemed to be almost unaffected by the changing weather conditions. In fact, until recent years, Antarctica’s sea ice area is still growing.
But that began to change around 2016. Now, for several years, the area of Antarctica’s sea ice has been getting smaller and smaller.
In 2023, the US National Snow and Ice Data Centre (NSIDC) did a study. It showed that Antarctica’s sea ice was at a new record low—not just by a little bit, but by a lot. The last time Antarctica’s low sea ice set a record at the end of winter was in 1986. And in 2023, there’s about 1.03 million square kilometres less sea ice than in 1986.
The new low record makes scientists worried. The sea ice is important, because it helps cool the planet. When it’s frozen, the sea ice reflects sunlight back out into space. But when the sea ice melts (融化), the water is darker, and gets more heat. The melting sea ice might cause even more ice to melt.
Scientists are working hard to better understand Antarctica. They don’t know yet whether this is just a short-term problem, or it’s part of a long-term change toward less sea ice in Antarctica.
12．Scientists began to measure the area of the sea ice in Antarctica in 1979.
A．Right. B．Wrong.
13．Antarctica’s sea ice area has been growing since 2016.
A．Right. B．Wrong.
14．Antarctica’s low sea ice set a new low record in 1986.
A．Right. B．Wrong.
15．The sea ice helps cool the planet.
A．Right. B．Wrong.
16．This condition is just a short-term problem.
A．Right. B．Wrong.
I’m a tree. Twenty years ago, I began to grow in the forest. I enjoyed the warm sunshine, the soft wind and the singing of birds all the time. Years later, I grew into a big tree. My body became bigger and stronger, my leaves became more and more, and I began to produce fruit. One day, the older trees had a talk with us young trees. They told us we were important and useful to humans and the earth.
“We make the air clean and give off fresh air. People love us because we are natural and free air conditioners, producing clean and fresh air for them to breathe. Our leaves can take the dust from the air. Rain then washes them to the ground. We can store water and stop the earth from running away. We are also the home of wildlife. We provide food for both humans and animals.” We are really proud of being trees.
We could help humans in so many ways. But yesterday, some people came to my home and cut down my tree friends one by one. Now, when I look around, I see many of my friends lying and crying on the ground. How painful they are!
I think humans and trees are good friends. But why did they cut us down
17．How old is the tree now
A．20. B．25. C．30. D．35.
18．Who told the tree that trees were important and useful to humans and the earth
A．Some wildlife. B．Some younger trees. C．Some older trees. D．Some people.
19．People love trees because _________ .
A．Trees are natural and free air conditioners
B．Trees can produce clean and fresh air for people
C．Trees can store water and stop the earth from running away
D．A, B and C
20．What does the writer want to tell us through the passage
A．Trees are important and useful and we should protect them.
B．Trees can’t provide fresh air, wood and fruit to humans.
C．It takes 3 years for a small tree to grow into a big one.
D．People can live without trees.
Dear Amy, My special hobby is picking up rubbish. Yes, that’s right. And I especially enjoy collecting waste wood. These pieces of wood may not be wanted by others, but my grandfather and I can give them a new life. We love turning them into flower shelves, sunshades, flower pets, and even swings (秋千). We place them in our garden and they make us very happy. They also give our garden a sense of design. I also like picking up bottles. These are usually empty bottles. We can repurpose (略微改动) them by making holes at the top and use them to water flowers. Of course there can be many other uses for these bottles. I find picking up these waste things very enjoyable. Some people think it’s difficult to discover the hidden treasures of waste things, but it is a piece of cake for me. I’m really good at turning these seemingly useless objects into useful resources. They can help us do many things and create a much cleaner environment. We are always encouraged to reduce, reuse and recycle waste. By doing these, we can not only create cool new things but also play our part in protecting the environment. My special hobby of recycling rubbish really brings me a lot of fun and a sense of accomplishment (成就感). Would you join me Let’s do our part to help make the world a cleaner and better place! Yours, Yang Jing
21．What does the writer like to pick up according to the passage
①fallen leaves ②waste wood ③used bags ④waste bottles
A．①② B．②③ C．①④ D．②④
22．What does the underlined phrase “a piece of cake” mean in the passage
A．Something that looks like a cake. B．Something that is useful to people.
C．Something that is really easy. D．Something that tastes delicious.
23．Which below is the question that Yang Jing was probably asked by Amy
A．What is your special hobby B．Why do you like collecting stamps
C．Are you pleased with your hobby D．Could you introduce your garden
China’s Natural Wonders
China is home to some of the world’s most breathtaking natural landscapes. These wonders attract millions of visitors every year with their unique beauty and scientific value.
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Hunan Province is famous for its towering sandstone pillars. Some are over 800 meters tall! These amazing formations inspired the floating mountains in the movie Avatar. The park was China’s first UNESCO Global Geopark.
The Yellow Mountain (Huangshan) in Anhui is known for its “four wonders”: peculiar pines, grotesque rocks, sea of clouds, and hot springs. Ancient Chinese poets and painters often used it as their subject. Its highest peak, Lotus Peak, reaches 1,864 meters.
The Stone Forest in Yunnan covers 400 square kilometers of karst formations that look like a stone forest. Formed 270 million years ago, it shows how nature can create incredible art over time.
These sites not only offer stunning views but also help scientists study Earth’s history. They remind us why protecting nature is so important.
24．What made Zhangjiajie’s landscape famous in movies
A．Its tall sandstone pillars. B．Its ancient pine trees. C．Its underground caves. D．Its wide rivers.
25．Which is NOT mentioned as a wonder of Huangshan
A．Strange-shaped rocks. B．Colorful lakes. C．Hot springs. D．Sea of clouds.
26．How old is the Stone Forest’s rock formation
A．2.7 million years. B．27 million years. C．270 million years. D．2.7 billion years.
27．What do all three places have in common
A．They all have waterfalls. B．They were all movie locations.
C．They all show nature’s wonders. D．They are all in northern China.
28．What is the main purpose of this passage
A．To advertise Chinese hotels. B．To explain geological science.
C．To introduce natural attractions. D．To teach hiking safety rules.
There are some easy things you can do to protect the earth：
Plant flowers， grass or trees．
Whenever you visit a park or beach， take away what you take there． Keep rubbish in a bag until you can put it in a dustbin（垃圾桶）．
Turn off the lights and TV set when you leave the room． This can save a lot of electricity．
Turn off the tap when you brush your teeth． You can save some water by not letting it run．Also， use a glass cup instead of a paper cup because this saves paper．
Give your old books and magazines to a library instead of throwing them away．
Give your old clothes to poor children you know instead of throwing them away．
Use both sides of paper．
Stop pouring dirty water into the rivers or lakes nearby．
Encourage all your friends to do the same things you do to help protect the earth．
You don't have to wait until Earth Day to do these things．Make every day Earth Day．If everyone makes a contribution（ 贡献） to protecting the environment， the earth will become much more beautiful．根据短文内容，选出最佳选项．
29．The writer tells us ．
A．to throw rubbish into a dustbin
B．to save water by letting it run while brushing our teeth
C．to throw our old clothes away
D．to pour dirty water into the rivers
30．We can not to save water．
A．use both sides of paper
B．give old books to a library
C．use a paper cup
D．pick up waste paper at school
31．Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the writer？
A．Plant flowers， grass or trees
B．Turn off the lights when you leave the room
C．Give your old clothes to the poor children．
D．We have to wait until Earth Day to do these things．
32．From the above， we know that this passage is ．
A．a letter
B．a novel
C．a proposal（倡议书）
D．an advertisement
33．What's the best title for the passage？
A．Save Water and Electricity
B．Protect the Earth
C．Make Better Use of Old Things
D．Save Money
Bill’s blog
What I did in April to SAVE OUR EARTH:
Week 1-This week, my family tried to use less electricity. We turned off the lights when no one was in the room. We turned off the TV when nobody was watching it.
Week 2-We started recycling this week. Mom kept plastic shopping bags from the supermarket to use again.
Week 3-We had short showers. Mom and Dad used less water when they made tea or coffee. My sister and I didn’t leave the water running when we brushed our teeth.
Week 4-Usually my mom drove my sister and I to school. This week we started riding our bikes to school. Dad and a few of the people he works with also started to carpool (拼车) this week.
34．What did Bill and his family do in Week 1
A．They recycled. B．They drove less. C．They saved electricity.
35．How many ways did Bill and his family take to save water
A．One. B．Two. C．Three.
36．How did Bill and his sister go to school in Week 4
A．On foot. B．By bike. C．By car.
Plastic is everywhere. It has been found at the bottom of the ocean. It’s been found at the top of Mount Qomolangma. Now plastic has been found in another unlikely place: on the backs of hermit crabs (寄居蟹).
Hermit crabs are small and have soft bodies. To protect themselves, they usually wear seashells (贝壳). They find shells left behind by dead sea snails.
But according to a study, at least 386 hermit crabs are wearing rubbish now. There are 16 species of hermit crabs that live on land, and 10 species of them are wearing rubbish now. And nearly 9 out of 10 of these crabs are wearing plastic. The others are wearing glass or metal.
Scientists aren’t sure why hermit crabs are now choosing rubbish instead of snail shells. But they have some ideas. It’s possible that hermit crabs can’t find enough seashells. It’s also possible that crabs choose plastic because it’s light and easy to carry. Or they just like the bright colors.
Scientists agree that plastic pollution is bad for wildlife and the environment. But it isn’t clear that the crabs are in any danger.
“It’s really an amazing example of the beauty of adaptation (适应),” an expert says. “What are the long-term results of these adaptations We don’t know.”
37．What’s the writer’s purpose of writing Paragraph 1
A．To give an example. B．To raise a question.
C．To introduce the topic. D．To solve a problem.
38．What do hermit crabs normally wear to protect themselves
A．Plastic. B．Glass. C．Metal. D．Seashells.
39．Which could be one of the reasons why crabs wear rubbish
A．The rubbish is colorful. B．The rubbish is heavy for protection.
C．The rubbish is easy to find. D．The shells are enough for the crabs.
40．Which of the following is true about hermit crabs
A．They have their own shells.
B．They like wearing glass more than plastic.
C．They are in great danger because of plastic pollution.
D．They are very smart to adapt to the environmental changes.
41．What’s the best title for the passage
A．Protecting crabs B．Plastic pollution
C．Creative crabs D．Crabs are in danger
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参考答案
1．D 2．B 3．D 4．A
5．B 6．A 7．D 8．A
9．D 10．B 11．A
12．A 13．B 14．B 15．A 16．B
17．A 18．C 19．D 20．A
21．D 22．C 23．A
24．A 25．B 26．C 27．C 28．C
29．A 30．C 31．D 32．C 33．B
34．C 35．C 36．B
37．C 38．D 39．A 40．D 41．B
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