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浙江省舟山市2019届中考英语模拟试卷(二)
Sheridan is a town in Indiana, USA. There are lots of trees near the public schools in the town. Their leaves turn sunlight into energy(能量).
In Sheridan, the sun not just provides energy for plants. It keeps schools running, too. The schools use solar panels(太阳能电池板) to turn sunlight into energy.
The science behind solar energy is not new. But Sheridan Community Schools is the first school district(学区) in Indiana to be completely solar-powered. The district finished putting in solar panels for all three of its schools in 2016. Some of the panels can turn to follow the sun across the sky.
In 2008, fewer than 1. 000 schools used solar power. By 2014, there were 3, 727 schools with solar panels in the USA. These numbers come from a report by the Solar Foundation. Roxie Brown, a program director there said that the number of schools with solar panels has continued to go up since 2014.
Solar energy has some advantages over other energy sources(来源). Sunlight is a renewable source, which means it won't run out. Solar panels don't harm the environment. Also, sunlight is free. So by using solar power, schools can save money on energy costs.
Brown thinks more schools should run on solar energy. "The sun is Earth s energy source," she says. "We're trying to make it the energy source for our houses cars and schools, too."
But using solar energy isn't always easy. Solar panels can be expensive to put in. The panels also take up space. But for many schools, going solar is worth it.
Endangered dolphins are beautiful animals that needed to be saved. It may interest you to know there are about six different types of dolphins that are endangered. Many of them are river dolphins and they are very close to being lost forever if we do not take the time to care for them. The following is the reason why they are in danger.
{#blank#}1{#/blank#}Dolphins can often get stuck(卡) in these nets and they may die. Another problem is the fact that many people and different countries will hunt for dolphins as food.
{#blank#}2{#/blank#}When the oceans and rivers are polluted, it affects the very environment where these beautiful creatures are living. It may be important to also keep in mind that the dolphin is towards the top of the food chain.{#blank#}3{#/blank#} If these small animals are affected by the pollution as well, there really is no safe place for the dolphin to go.
{#blank#}4{#/blank#}You can also pay attention to the land around you. Do not litter and stop if you do. Spend time on the weekend cleaning up trash in your area and recycle what you can. You play a large role in this whether you believe it or not. So, find out what your role is related to endangered dolphins and work towards a positive change.
A. We, as humans, have to be doing something to protect them. B. One problem that caused endangered dolphins is fishing nets. C. Because of this, they axe going to cat small animal in water D. The pollution is becoming worse and worse. E. The next problem is pollution |
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