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新疆乌鲁木齐市第十三中学2024年中考英语一模试卷
When thinking of the Arctic (北冰洋), some people may imagine an icy land of white snow. And other people may imagine it as the last really clean place left on Earth. In fact, we have polluted the deepest oceans with plastic rubbish, and now, CNN says, "It's the Arctic's turn."
German scientists have recently found microplastics in Arctic snow. Microplastics are pieces of plastic smaller than 5 millimeters. Sadly, the scientists found 1,800 pieces of microplastics per liter (升) of snow. That may cause terrible air pollution.
How is plastic pollution reaching the Arctic? According to scientists, "It's clear that most of the microplastics in the snow come from the air. They fall off plastic objects and are moved by the wind. They mix with ice in the air and fall to the ground as snow."
Are they bad for us? We do know that our bodies cannot take in "large" pieces of microplastics. However, if the plastics are small enough, they can find ways into our bodies and stay there for a long time, which can be bad for our health. What's more, earlier studies have shown that microplastics may contribute to lung (肺) cancer risk.
Microplastics have also been found in rivers and oceans around the world. Research has found that they flow over long distances and into our oceans, damaging (损坏) ecosystems along the way. When we wash clothes with plastic fibers (纤维), they start in our wastewater. The wastewater then flows into rivers and out to sea. They are eaten by sea animals there. If people then eat these animals, it means that we're eating the plastic as well.
{#blank#}1{#/blank#} Joe likes watching films. He loves having some snacks(零食)when enjoying the films. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}Mike's English reading is good, but he is poor at speaking. He wants to improve his speaking. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Every night Lily goes to sleep with music. And he enjoys all kinds of music. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Lisa loves reading. And she'd like to share her ideas about the books with her friends. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}Tina enjoys collecting things. She wants to walk into nature to find something new. | A. There are many animals in our station. They lost their homes and we saved them. Do you want to help them? Join us! B. How about finding some interesting things in nature? Just walk out with your friends and collect what you like. C. Do you have any difficulty with English speaking? In English Town, you can practice speaking English as much as possible to improve your speaking. D. Welcome to the mini-film festival! You' ll be busy enjoying wonderful films and food here. E. Do you feel bored when you read alone? You can invite some friends to meet in the Reading Club. You' ll find it great to share your ideas with other people. F. What kind of music do you like? Pop, rock or classical? Music Radio has all kinds of music for you. Come to listen to our radio. G. WWF is short for World Wildlife Fund. It is an international organization to help save the wild animals in danger. |
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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