题型：阅读选择 题类： 难易度：普通
浙江省嘉兴市平湖市2020-2021学年八年级人文（阅读）下学期英语期末试题（2021.6）
Most modern cities have taken action to reduce traffic jams and improve air quality. But if they want to become more livable, they should think about more helpful plans.
Amsterdam has set a good example. As from 2030, driving a gas car in the city will not be allowed. The Dutch capital wants its people to become healthier and happier. One way to do so is to use electric(电动的) cars or give up driving completely. Some other cities, including Chengdu, Hamburg and Madrid, have followed this example. They have also been thinking about car bans(禁令).
▲ . Traffic jams waste lots of fuel and time each year. They slow down economic growth. Pollution from cars makes climate change more serious. It is also bad for people's health. Amsterdam's government says car pollution reduces the life of its people by a full year.
But will everyone like such plans? Electric cars, after all, are more expensive. And for most people, giving up driving means life will become more difficult. Perhaps cities can help make this change easier. For example, they can think about improving public transportation. People who drive electric cars may spend less on parking fees. New technologies can also do their part. Cities can be more open to new ways of getting around, such as bike-sharing.
Saying no to non-electric cars or even all cars is hard. But let's think seriously about our health and future and those of our planet. Making our cities more livable has to become an urgent(迫切的) goal.
① improving public transportation
② allowing electric car drivers to park for free
③ offering electric car buyers some cheaper cars
④ introducing bike-sharing and other new ways to get around
About World Cleanup Day what will happen if everyone keeps picking up at least one piece of litter? |
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★What is it? World Cleanup Day is held on the third Saturday in September every year. Volunteers in 180 countries and 37 areas fight against the global（全球的）rubbish problem and clean up waste. It is to connect the global community, raise awareness（意识）, and bring true change to achieve the final goal--a clean and healthy planet. World Cleanup Day on Sep. 16, 2023 brought together 19. 1 million volunteers in 198 countries and areas. 219 tons of waste was cleaned up. ★Why do people join in the cleanup activities? ·By cleaning up litter and pollution, they can make a real difference to their local communities and even the planet. ·Be part of the world's largest volunteer event. ·It's free and fun! ★What can you do? ·Pick up litter in your local parks or neighborhoods. ·Work on cleaning up rivers or beaches. ·Help to protect wildlife. ·Call on more people to join in your communities, like putting on posters. | |
★How to join us? ·Take part in local cleanup events organized by community groups. ·Organize or invite friends and family to join them. No matter how people choose to become involved, the important thing is that they are taking action to help protect the environment. So why not get involved in World Cleanup Day? | |
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