China’s Yangtze River is the world’s third-longest river. It is home to nearly 400 species of fish. However, the Chinese paddlefish( 白 鲟 ), once c1.in the area, is no longer a member of this ecosystem. Scientists from China said recently that the species had completely d2.. The fish l3.went extinct( 灭 绝 ) sometime between 2005 and 2010. “It’s very sad,” said Zeb Hogan, a U.S. biologist. “We’ve lost a unique animal. There is no h4.of recovery.”
The Chinese paddlefish was one of the world’s l5.freshwater fish species. It could grow to seven meters. The fish has a big n6.that earned it the nickname “elephant fish.” The Chinese paddlefish was an a7.species. It first appeared in the Jurassic period(侏罗纪时期). After existing for 200 million years, the species finally went extinct because of human a8..
Scientists warn that many freshwater fish species in the Yangtze River are in d9.. The Chinese paddlefish was only the first to disappear. Fortunately, China has taken a10.. In January, the country started a ten-year fishing ban on the Yangtze River.
They hang from trees. They float in rivers and oceans. They are piled up in landfills(垃圾填埋场). Our frequent use of plastic products has, for many years, been a leading cause of serious environmental problems in the world. Last month, China drew up new guidelines(指导方针) aiming to bring plastic pollution under control across the country in five years’ time.
According to the new guidelines, the ban(禁令) on the use of non-biodegradable(不可生物降解的) plastic bags will have been applied to cities including Beijing and Shanghai by the end of this year. Other sources of plastic garbage will have been banned in these cities by the end of 2022. And that rule will have extended nationwide by late 2025.
Fortunately, China will not start from zero. Late last year, the country announced a national standard for biodegradable plastic shopping bags. It is technologically prepared for their production. Some regions have gained valuable experience that others can learn from. For example, Jilin province is leading the way by providing eco-friendly(环保的) shopping bags in some local supermarkets.
Given the size of China’s consumer market, one main obstacle(障碍) is the large number of plastic items that are being used by restaurants and e-commerce(电子商务) platforms. It’s estimated that nearly 25 billion plastic bags were used for deliveries in 2018. Most of them were rarely reused.
However, most Chinese people welcomed the government’s effort to reduce the use of plastics. “Beijing is thinking about the problem seriously,” said Tang Damin, a member of Greenpeace East Asia in Beijing. He added that the policy could be far more effective(有效) by using incentives(激励) such as a deposit(押金) return program on plastic products.
1.What does the writer want to tell us?
A.China has invented biodegradable plastic shopping bags.
B.Plastic pollution becomes more and more serious in China.
C.Greenpeace East Asia in Beijing worries about the plastic pollution.
D.China has drawn up new guidelines to reduce plastic pollution in five years.
2.According to the time line of the new guidelines, .
A.the rules will have extended nationwide by late 2025
B.plastic garbage will have been banned in Shanghai by the end of 2020
C.plastic bags won’t be allowed to be used in Beijing by the end of 2022
D.a deposit return program on plastic products will be put into practicing in 2023
3.What is the biggest challenge to follow the guidelines?
A.Most Chinese people aren’t used to using paper bags.
B.It’s hard to make effective policy to solve the problem.
C.Many supermarkets are still providing customers with plastic bags.
D.Restaurants and e-commerce platforms need large number of plastic items.
4.What does Tang Damin think of the new policy?
A.The new guidelines are not much useful.
B.People should be encouraged to follow the policy.
C.The new policy can help a lot to develop Greenpeace.
D.Beijing is thinking about the plastic pollution seriously.
5.After reading the passage, we can infer that .
A.people will order more take-out food
B.plastic bags will be widely reused in the world
C.biodegradable plastic shopping bags will become popular
D.there will be more people using paper products in the future
Cats are often considered lazy. They love napping( 打 盹 ) on their own comfortable beds.However, as Gary the cat shows us, some kittens also love adventure.
Gary is a five-year-old long-haired cat. He goes on camping trips in the Rockies(落基山脉) with his owners every weekend. The cat has his own social media page. He can often be seen exploring snowy peaks( 高 峰 ) in a warm jacket. The cat also enjoys taking pictures with his dog brothers.
James Eastham is Gary’s “dad” and his social media manager. Eastham met Gary when the cat was about two years old. It turned out that Gary was born with an interest in exploring the great outdoors. He would manage to escape from Eastham’s apartment several times every month. Eastham and his wife then started to take Gary out for walks.
Shortly after that, the Easthams moved to the mountains. Slowly, Gary went on bigger and bigger adventures. He started with the family’s yard and then parks. As Gary became more comfortable outside, his owners took him on trips to more distant(遥远的) places and for longer periods of time. Eventually, Gary was ready for the mountains and all the fun outdoor activities. This past winter, Gary even tried skiing for the first time.
When he is tired, Gary will just “hitch a ride( 搭便车)” on his owners.“These days, he prefers to ride on my shoulders instead of in his pack,” said Eastham.
According to Eastham, outdoor adventures seem to have been good for Gary. The cat used to be shy. Now, he has become much more confident around strangers. “He has even gotten friendlier,” said Eastham.
Gary has become one of the most famous cats on the internet. However, it seems the fame hasn’t gone to his head. “Gary is still a cat,” said Eastham. “It mostly only cares about having enough treats(美餐) every day.”
1.What can we know about Gary?
A.Gary used to be kind of wild. B.Gary loves napping in his bed.
C.Gary likes outdoor activities. D.Gary was born in the Rockies.
2.According to the passage, Gary has adventured many things except for .
A.swimming B.skiing C.camping D.climbing
3.Outdoor adventures help Gary become .
A.well known on the internet B.bigger and stronger
C.more confident and friendlier D.a social media manager
4.The underlined phrase in the last paragraph probably means .
A.hurt his head B.made him proud C.inspired his fight D.stopped him thinking
5.Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?
A.A famous lucky cat B.The life attitude of a cat
C.The history of a cat D.The “Mountaineering” cat
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1.All the pieces of news were about .
A.USNS Comfort B.healthy lifestyle C.beautiful pictures D.Coronavirus
2.Which news agency posted their news first?
A.WSJ. B.BBC News. C.CNBC. D.The Guardian.
3.What country was mentioned by most of the above news?
A.Sweden. B.Denmark. C.Norway. D.USA.
4.From the news, we can know that .
A.China has already defeated the virus
B.Johns Hopkins University is in Europe
C.the outbreak is getting worse in the world
D.humans will win the war in the next two weeks
5.Which of the following is NOT true?
A.Swedes are used to living alone.
B.Sweden has refused to lockdown the country.
C.Denmark and Norway have closed their borders.
D.All companies have decided to fire their workers.
Recently, there have been many reasons to feel blue. By “blue,” I mean worried, frightened or unhappy. The outbreak of COVID-19 has made everyone’s life more_______. Some cities are still quarantined. As a result, many people still can’t leave their homes. While we have all been stuck at home much longer than we_______, you may have perhaps come to notice something, as I have. You might have_________that your potential( 潜 能 ) has not been limited as much as you first thought.
This has been a good chance for all of us to learn how to better_______our resources. After all, many students have been asked to start the _______semester( 学 期 ) by taking classes online. I have been_______by some of my own students. They used to_______about homework assignments. Now, they are able to responsibly manage their own classwork. Supervision( 监 督 ) from their parents or teachers, it seems, is no longer_______!
Additionally, with a simple internet connection, you may have access to a_______variety of free online resources. I have recently started using Duolingo to review my Chinese, Korean and Spanish.
Finally, you might find that you are able to give your parents a ________around the house. I cleaned up the apartment I share and do the dishes every day. I taught________how to cook baguettes(法式长棍面包). I even planted some vegetables in pots — my first time ever doing so in my seven years in China.
Maybe you haven’t yet found your inner potential. Tough( 艰 苦 ) times don’t ________; tough people do.__________your life might be more difficult now, this hard time will ultimately make you a stronger person. How much stronger you will become all________you.
________cloud has a silver lining. What is your silver lining?
1.A.different B.dangerous C.enjoyable D.difficult
2.A.expected B.suggested C.hoped D.wished
3.A.invented B.created C.discovered D.produced
4.A.buy B.manage C.provide D.measure
5.A.spring B.summer C.autumn D.winter
6.A.angry B.worried C.surprised D.scared
7.A.think B.dream C.care D.forget
8.A.believable B.necessary C.reasonable D.unusual
9.A.wide B.deep C.long D.far
10.A.foot B.leg C.hand D.face
11.A.herself B.himself C.itself D.myself
12.A.stay B.last C.disappear D.finish
13.A.While B.Unless C.Until D.Since
14.A.sticks to B.starts with C.depends on D.prepares for
15.A.All B.Both C.Either D.Every
—I’m sorry that I’ve forgotten .
—Just call me as soon as you remember him.
A.what he looked like B.what place he lives in
C.what he would like D.what did he do last month
