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山东省德州市2018届高三英语第一次模拟考试试卷
To meet the global climate crisis that is approaching, big lifestyle changes are required of those of us. The good news is that our way of life can remain meaningful and worthy as our consumption becomes sustainable(可持续发展的).
Eat less meat and move toward a plant-based diet. This is one of the most effective things we can do because the food we now produce and consume is destroying the very ecosystems that we depend upon for survival. Here are some of the grim facts.
The U. S. uses about one-half of its land for agriculture.For example, the U. S. uses over 90 million acres of good agricultural land to produce corn, which is mostly fed to livestock(家畜).
With 7.6 billion people on earth, the demand for food is enormous and constantly on the rise. It's easy to feel we can't make a differenceWe should not ignore the power of the choices we make.
Even one person can make a big difference by eating less meat and moving toward a plant-based diet and make contributions to the health of the planet as well as your own. Recognize how the food we eat is connected to other living beings. It often helps us make much wiser buying choices.This way, we will help people around the world enjoy more eco-friendly and nutritious foods.
When you change your diet to be more sustainable, you become visible proof that changing our food habits is doable, healthy, and enjoyable.
A. Little things matter in your relationship with the earth.
B. By buying mindfully, we support local, affordable agriculture.
C. But we can change our diet to heal the earth as we heal ourselves.
D. Unfortunately, the majority is used to raise livestock or for crops consumed by them.
E. Your choices create positive impacts on the food system and inspire the people around you.
F. There's one step you can take right away to reduce harm to Mother Earth.
G. We can try to reduce waste by using leftovers and eating the fresh produce we buy.
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A. You can't order every delicious dish on the menu. B. Unfortunately, people often find it hard to make decisions. C. Don't count on emotion to make decisions. D. You may regret making such a stupid decision. E. Maybe you wish to consult with your advisor. F. Don't spend too much time thinking. G. It is an important source of information. |
We all have to make decisions all the time, and we have an abundance of choices, ranging from tiny issues to vital ones. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} That means the skill of good decision-making counts a lot. If you would like to improve your skill of decision making, here are four suggestions for you.
Don't expect to have it all.
Decisions force us to close the door on other possibilities. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} And there will be paths not taken, careers not chosen, to name a few. You can imagine some "what if" situations if you must, but do not let them take up too much space in your brain.
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It's often good to think through your decisions. But don't overdo it. Research can reach a point where returns begin to reduce, which makes it confusing more than clarifying. Many good decisions can be made based as much on intuition (直觉) as on careful assessment of endless data.
Don't delay making decisions.
Yes, there is a time to put off making a decision. Perhaps you need more information. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Or it's likely that you wait for a less stressful time. Just don't wait so long that the decision is made by your own indecisiveness.
Don't be hard on yourself.
You decide to go on a voyage. You choose an expensive liner. Everything should work out just right. Only you didn't expect a bug that ran around on the ship, making you and your family sick for five days. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} But please remember it is unavoidable sometimes.
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