Denmark is only about half the size of South Carolina, but it produces more of its electricity from wind than any other country in the world. Denmark now gets 47% of its electricity from wind, and there will be more to come, thanks to a combination of history and policy.
Paul la Cour was a scientist and inventor who experimented with early wind power machines at the start of the 20th century. So it's not surprising that Denmark invested in building wind power the earliest. Since the 1970s, Denmark has been investing in wind energy all over the country. In the 1980s, due to a strong movement opposing nuclear power plants, Denmark increased its production of clean energy even before many other countries considered it.
Even back in 2002, Denmark took climate change warnings seriously. They drew up policies, aiming to cut fossil-fuel emissions by 20 %, which they did via renewable energy investment. Some of the world's largest companies in the field—including Vestas, which builds turbines (涡轮机)，and Orsted, which specializes in offshore wind projects—are Danish, so the country has an impact beyond its borders.
The huge impact of Denmark's wind industry is important. But Denmark is a small country, so while almost 50% of its electricity from wind is admirable, it's also minor in terms of entire global impact.
While Denmark gets half its electricity from 5,758 megawatts (MW) of capacity, Spain's 23,000 MW covers just 18 percent of its electricity supply as it's a much bigger country. China is the leader in wind energy at 221,000 MW, and the U. S. is the second in the world at about 96,000 MW.
At the encl of 2019, lawmakers in Den mark set a new goal： increasing the share of electricity coming from renewable power to 100%.
1.What can we know about Demark?
A.It is a leader in solar energy. B.It is a pioneer in clean energy.
C.It is a victim of climate change. D.It is an advocate of nuclear energy.
2.What is Denmark government's attitude towards fossil-fuel energy projects?
A.Indifferent. B.Opposed.
C.Positive. D.Ambiguous.
3.Which country produces the most wind energy in the world?
A.China. B.Spain.
C.The U. S. D.Denmark.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A.Denmark Has a Long History of Developing Renewable Power
B.Denmark's Government Pushes ahead with Fossil-fuel Projects
C.Denmark Has a Great Effect on World's Wind Power Equipment
D.Almost Half of Denmark's Electricity Comes from Wind Power
More than 30 years ago, there was a well-known boxer named Eugene Hart. Hart was heavily favored to win his next round against an ungifted boxer, Antuofermo. It was said that the only thing that Antuofermo could do was “he bled well". However, here was an important thing. He had good qualities that you couldn't see.
During the fight, Hart controlled Antuofermo, knocking him down and giving him a good beating. Antuofermo absorbed the punishment that was dealt to him by his naturally superior opponent, and he did it so well that Hart became discouraged. In the fifth round, Hart began to tire, not physically but mentally. Taking advantage of the situation, Antuofermo attacked and knocked Hart down, thus ending the fight.
When the fighters went back to their temporary restrooms, only a thin curtain was between them. Hart's room was quiet, but on the other side he could hear Antuofermo's coach talking about who would take the fighter to the hospital. Finally he heard Antuofermo saying, "Every time he hit me with that left hook （左勾拳）to the body, I thought I was going to quit. After the second round, I thought if he hit me there again, I'd quit. I thought the same thing after the fourth round. But he stopped hitting me there."
At that moment, Hart began to weep. He was crying because for the first time he under- stood that Antuofermo had felt the same way he had and even worse. And the only thing that distinguished the guy who was talking from the guy who was crying was perseverance （毅力）. The coward （懦夫）and the hero had the same emotions. They're both humans.
The important question to ask yourself here is this： How does each man respond to the tough situation that they are experiencing? Maybe you are in a tough position right now or, if not, one might be coming. How will you react? Like a hero or a coward?
1.What can we learn from paragraph 1?
A.Hart was an ordinary boxer.
B.Antuofermo was hardly defeated.
C.Hart was believed to win the game.
D.Antuofermo was gifted in boxing.
2.How did Antuofermo win the fight?
A.He trained hard before the fight.
B.Hart became discouraged by his coach.
C.He was confident about his boxing talent and power.
D.He dealt with the punishment properly and grasped the chance.
3.Why did Hart cry after the fight?
A.He realized he was just mentally defeated.
B.He was hurt and sent to a hospital.
C.He lost the game easily.
D.He was considered to be a coward.
4.What are Antuofermo's qualities?
A.Hard-work and honesty. B.Humor and intelligence.
C.Perseverance and determination. D.Enthusiasm and responsibility.
Museum director Sarah Green is a writer, recommending 4 books that influenced her life. Hold Still by Sally Mann (2015)
Mann's story, accompanied by her excellent photography, has given me a model for how to be an artist, wife, mother, daughter, friend, and thoughtful member of humanity, all at the same time.
Swimming Studies by Leanne Shapton (2012)
You might not think you want to read a story about an artist-illustrator's past life as a competitive swimmer and her continuing love for swimming, swimming pools and swimsuits. But you do, you really do. Shapton's acute sense memory and sharp essay, coupled with her own experience and photos, are a pleasure from start to finish.
Learning By Heart by Corita Kent and Jan Steward （1992）
Sister Corita Kent was a beloved and revolutionary art teacher in 1960s in Los Angeles and a gifted printmaker. She was also a firm believer in learning by doing, and this is an essential guide to her teaching philosophy.
Kindred by Octavia Butler （1979）
I've never been a fan of science fiction, but this novel rocked my world. You will be completely involved in the thunder-struck reality of a young writer who finds herself traveling between Los Angeles in 1976 and life among her ancestors on an prewar Maryland farm.
1.Who was probably an excellent sports player in the past?
A.Sally Mann. B.Octavia Butler
C.Corita Kent and Jan Steward. D.Leanne Shapton.
2.Which book talks about teaching skills?
A.Hold Still. B.Learning By Heart.
C.Swimming Studies. D.Kindred.
3.What kind of book is Kindred?
A.A love story. B.A horror story.
C.A fantasy story. D.A fairy tale.
Typhoon Mangkhu attacked the Pearl River Delta on Sunday,1. (leave) a trail of damage, flooding and injuries in its wake and forcing the closure of schools, markets and most public s2. across the area.
After claiming at 3.29 lives in the Philippines, the 4.(destroy) storm has caused 4 deaths in Guangdong.
Hong Kong Observatory kept its highest No 10 Hurricane Signal（十号风球） in effect for 10 hours from morning to evening on Sunday.
In the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, strong winds and heavy rain left more than 213 people5.(injure) , and over 1,200 people sought refuge（应急避难） in temporary government shelters.
According to the Guangdong Meteorological Observatory, Mangkhut will c6.to cause heavy rain and bring strong winds to the province7.Thursday.
E8. said the warm seawater in the South China Sea helped Mangkhut maintain its strength after an 9.(early) landfall in the Philippines.
P10., firefighters and other members of government departments worked overnight to clean and repair damaged public facilities.
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1.Students return in September for the start of the new a_____ year.
2.We will keep you i_________if any change is made.
3.Women t_______to live longer than men.
4.Anyone who lies d_______ to be punished.
5.The evidence is a_________, showing the babysitter is the murderer.
6.Every a______ doctor was called to the scene.
7.More and more people realized the importance of p__________ health as well as physical health.
8.The storm got worse and worse. Finally I was o__________ to abandon the car and continue on foot.
9.To my shock, I was c___________ 1000 yuan for such a small sculpture.
10.Mary’s parents f_________ Tom their house to stop him from seeing Mary.
Chatting online can be ________ fun, but kids must be sure they stay safe on ________ web.
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