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广东省广州市执信中学2024-2025学年九年级上学期开学考试英语试卷
Wangari Maathai, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, was born on April 1, 1940, in Kenya. Growing up in the countryside, Wangari was deeply connected to the land from an early age. This early experience with the environment later inspired her life's work, which has left an unforgettable mark on the world.
With the help of a program, Wangari received her university education in the United States. After graduation, she returned to Kenya. In 1971, she got a doctor's degree from the University of Nairobi, becoming the first woman doctor in East and Central Africa. But her greater achievement was outside the university. In 1977, Wangari set up the Green Belt Movement, an organization focused on tree planting, environmental protection, and women's rights. She called on Kenyan women to plant trees in their hometown. This simple act not only helped to protect the environment but also made women powerful economically and socially.
Wangari focused not only on environmental problems. She made great efforts to fight for democracy （民主）, human rights, and social fairness. Her activism（激进主义） often put her in disagreement with the Kenyan government. As a result, she was put in prison several times, but she kept fighting bravely. It was because of her tireless work that she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004. She became the first African woman to receive the award.
Wangari passed away on September 25, 2011, but her spirit continues to inspire a worldwide movement towards environmental protection and social fairness. Her book, Unbowed, records her life journey and the challenges she faced, offering an inspiration to countless people worldwide. Her story lives on through the millions of trees planted by the Green Belt Movement and the countless lives she touched through her hard work. It serves as a reminder that even the smallest actions, like planting a tree, can have a great influence on the world.
Snow Leopard Poster Competition! This spring, two beautiful snow leopards (雪豹) will be welcomed into their specially designed new home at Chester Zoo—and guess what? Your artwork could be on display there with them. Snow leopards in the wild are in trouble. One of the biggest threats that will affect them is climate change. Sadly, the snowy Himalayan mountains, where snow leopards live, are warming at three times the global average. But Chester Zoo wants to give these snow leopards a brighter future. Right now, they're busy recreating the big cats' mountainous home at the zoo. We want you to create an amazing snow leopard poster that encourages people to take action on climate change! Draw a snow leopard and choose one of the pledges below to add to your poster. | ||
The Pledges There is something we can keep telling ourselves to help fight climate change. Which will you choose to include on your poster? REDUCE FOOD WASTE Make a recipe with leftover ingredients. WALK OR CYCLE Leave the car at home on short journeys. AVOID FLYING Find a different type of transport next time you plan to take a flight. | Poster Design Tips! ① Plan your design on paper before making your final poster. ② Think about what materials you'd like to use to make your poster. Will you use paints, coloured pencils or pens? ③ Make sure the pledge you choose is clear and easy to read! ④ The snow leopard should take centre stage. ⑤ Keep your design simple. | The Prizes The winning poster will go on display in the snow leopard section at Chester Zoo. You and your family can go on a free trip to see it and the snow leopards! You'll even get £50 to spend on food and drink at the zoo. |
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