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【盐仓24秋】外研版(2024)英语八年级上册A本Module 10 The weather Unit 2 第一课时
① In the summer of 2023, it was quite hot in Beijing, so I planned to stay for several days in the countryside. " Why not go to an island? It's my dream trip, " one of my friends said. Finally, we decided to go to an island county (县)—— Shengsi.
② Shengsi County is in the northernmost part of the Zhoushan Islands in Zhejiang Province. There are more than 400 islands in the county. Of these islands, only 16 are inhabited (有人居住的). And the most famous islands for visitors are Sijiao, Gouqi, Shengshan and the Flower and Bird.
③ First, three of us drove to Shenjiawan Wharf in Shanghai. After parking the car, we took a ferry (轮渡) to Gouqi Island. It took us about two and a half hours to arrive in the island. ▲ — the endless blue sea, the forests, the beautiful stone houses . . . We really had a great time enjoying the beauty of nature and delicious seafood.
④ The next day we went to Shengshan Island. There is a beautiful uninhabited village in the island's northeast. In the 1970s, more than1,000 people lived there and most of them were fishermen. Later they all left and moved to big cities. But we can see many beautiful photos of the village on the Internet, especially the photos of creeping plant mountain tigers (爬山虎). We really liked the green village.
⑤ A five- day trip in Shengsi was really enjoyable. When we were about to leave, I asked a fisherman, "When is the best time to visit Shengsi County?" "Each day if you like," he answered.
When we look at a picture of Earth from space, there are areas of green, blue, and white. Most people will recognize(辨认) that the green island, the blue is water, and the white is clouds. Taken as a whole, Earth is mainly blue. That is because of the amount(数量) of water it has that covers the surface. So, how much of Earth is water? About 71% of Earth's surface is covered in water. Of that 71%, the oceans hold about 96.5% of the water. The water found in oceans is all salt water. The remaining 3.5%of the water is fresh water, which can be found in lakes, rivers, glaciers(冰川), and in the ground. Freshwater is what people use for farming, raising animals, drinking, and daily activities such as taking showers and washing clothes or dishes. Does the amount of water stay the same? For the most part, yes. Water on Earth is part of a closed system. That is, water is always moving and changing forms between ice, liquid, and gas. The form of the water changes all the time, but the total amount of water on Earth remains the same. If Earth is not necessarily running out of water, why are people worried? Why do we need to think about saving water? First, humans can only use fresh water, which is only about 3.5% of all of Earth's water. Second, of this 3.5%, only about 1% is available for human use. Most fresh water is found in glaciers far from where anyone lives. Third, the amount of water that is useful for humans is being used faster than it can be cleaned and put back into the environment. Now, knowing the facts about water, it is our job to make sure we use Earth's water in a good way. |
Earth Day, which falls on April 22, is a day to call on more people to protect the natural world. This year's theme"Planet VS. Plastic" is especially important because plastic is harming our environment in many ways. Plastic doesn't break down easily. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} To fight against plastic pollution, we all need to do something.
Governments can make rules to limit(限制) the use of plastic and encourage people to recycle. Businesses should find ways to use less plastic or use recycled plastic instead.
International cooperation (合作) is of great importance, as many environmental problems need worldwide support. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}
Schools can help too. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} By taking part in activities like zero-waste events at school, we will be more likely to make proper choices in our daily lives. We can also share what we know with our friends and families.
{#blank#}4{#/blank#} We are advised to use reusable shopping bags and glass bottles instead of plastic ones. It's a good idea to try to buy something without a lot of plastic packaging(包装). Even small changes in our daily habits can be helpful.
Earth Day is a perfect chance to have our voice heard. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Let's work together towards a greener planet.
A. We students can make a difference. B. This simple habit can reduce our plastic waste. C. Remember that every little bit helps to protect the Earth for the future. D. They can teach students the harm of plastic pollution and lead us to take action. E. This means it can stay in environment for a very long time, hurting animals and plants. F. By working together, countries can share knowledge and resources to make a better world. |
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