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北师大版英语九年级全册 Unit 9 Save the Planet. Lesson 27 Tree Heroes.同步练习
The air pollution was so bad in Harbin, in China, on October 21, 2013 that the city had to close roads and schools, and cancel hundreds of flights from its airport.
News reports said the smog (a mixture of smoke and fog) was so thick that people couldn't see more than 10 or 20 metres in front of them.
It is also said that people could not even see the person standing next to them. The city's website said: "You can't see your own fingers in front of you."
The local people said there was a "burning" smell in the air. Many people covered their noses and mouths with scarves or masks.
The pollution was caused on several factors including: farmers burning off old corn stalks and crop stubble; coal-fired heating systems; and low winds that allowed the smoke to remain over the city.
The smog had been building up for several days. It became worse when the city turned on the public heating system, which uses coal to heat millions of homes and offices in the city.
Harbin has a population of more than 10 million people. It lies in northeastern China, where cold winter weather can last up to six months. The main fuel there is coal, because it is cheaper than other types of fuel.
Air pollution from burning coal can cause health problems like heart disease. During the smog crisis* in Harbin, the number of people taken to the hospital with breathing problems was 30% higher than usual.
The city government is trying to reduce its use of coal by adding more insulation and better roofs and windows to buildings to reduce heating needs. It has also used cleaner fuel for cars and factories.
"How are you?" is a friendly greeting. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} It often doesn't need an answer. The person who asks "How are you?" expects to hear the answer "Fine" even if the person isn't fine. The reason is that "How are you?" isn't really a question and "Fine" isn't really an answer. They are common ways of saying "hello" or "hi".
Sometimes, people don't say exactly what they mean. For example, when someone asks "Do you agree?", the other person may be thinking "No, I don't. " It isn't polite to disagree strongly, so he might say, "I'm not so sure. " {#blank#}2{#/blank#}
People also don't say exactly what they are thinking when they finish talking to other people. For example, many conversations over the phone end when one person says, "I've got to go now, " or the person who wants to hang up gives an excuse such as "Someone is at the door. " {#blank#}3{#/blank#} he person who wants to hang up simply doesn't want to talk any more, but it isn't polite to say so. An excuse doesn't hurt the other person's feelings.
Whether they are greeting each other or ending a conversation, people often don't say exactly what they are thinking. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}
A. The excuse may be real, or not. B. If you disagree with others, they will hate you. C. However, "How are you?" is also an unusual question. D. This is a nice way to say that you don't agree with someone. E. This is one way of being nice to people, and it's a part of the game of language. |
According to the text, what might a person say when he/ she disagrees with someone?（10个词以内）{#blank#}5{#/blank#}
Clubs Making a Difference for the Earth
Joining a club to help protect the environment can be both fun and impactful. Here's an interview with two students, Alex and Mia, who have started clubs at their schools to help the planet.
What is the goal of your club?
Alex:My Club, the "Clean Air Group", focuses on reducing air pollution. We encourage students to ride bikes and use public transport to cut down air pollution.
Mia: {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Our goal is to create community gardens in different parts of our school and neighbourhood to provide fresh vegetables, which are good for both people and wildlife.
How did you come up with the idea for your club?
Alex：{#blank#}2{#/blank#} And I realized how much pollution they were producing. I wanted to do something to help reduce it, and that's when I thought of cleaner ways of getting to school.
Mia: I've always enjoyed gardening with my family, and when I learned about how important plants are for the environment, I thought, "Why not start a club that lets others experience that too?"
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Alex: We organize "No Car Days"where students leave their cars at home and walk,bike, or take the bus. We also invite guest speakers to talk about air pollution and its impact on our planet.
Mia:We plant and take good care of school gardens. We give away some of the produces from our gardens to local food banks.
What impact has your club had so far?
Alex: A lot of students now use bikes or carpool more often. It's great to see people being more mindful of how they travel.
Mia: Our gardens are growing all the time. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} It's brought people together and made the school a greener, more welcoming place.
A.I started the "Green Gardeners Clubs". B.What activities does your club focus on ? C.I noticed a lot of cars parked around our school. D.We've even had families from the neighbourhood come to help. E.Any advice for students who want to start their own environmental clubs? |
Whose club do you like better, Alex's or Mia's?Why（不超过15词）{#blank#}5{#/blank#}
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