Breathing in polluted air on busy roads is as harmful as passively smoking ten cigarettes a day, new research has found. The drop in pollution had the same effects as avoiding four cigarettes a day. One of the researchers, Saskia van der Zee, explained why they compared the effects of pollution lo passive smoking. “We thought that passive smoking would be easier to understand,” she told The Times. ‘‘You don’t want your neighbors to come into your house and smoke three cigarettes every day.”
Earlier this week, doctors warned that Britain is facing a major health emergency unless diesel(柴油)cars are taken off the roads. Emissions (排放物) from diesel cars arc already contributing to smog which has been linked to the deaths of 40,000 people a year. Health charities, medical leaders and environmental groups have called for a modern Clean Air Act lo bring pollution under control. Separately, more than 300 doctors in the Doctors Against Diesel group have written to Theresa May, calling for a diesel reduction.
Professor John Middleton, president of the UK Faculty of Public Health, said, “Diesel is the primary source of nitrogen dioxide(二氧化氮)in urban areas and is linked to health effects that begin before birth and extend throughout life, from childhood lung development to increased risk of heart disease, stroke and lung cancer. It is high lime lo handle the problem.”
London is already planning to introduce an “emission zone” which diesel drivers would be charged to enter, and other cities are set to follow. But exerts are desperate to find new ways to control the damage done by pollution. Diesel drivers in Westminster have been told they may soon be charged 50 percent extra for on-street parking. And Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London，submitted a £ 3,500 plan to encourage drivers to switch to petrol or electric cars.
“Cutting diesel emissions would therefore have an immediate effect on children’s personal exposure, and improve their long-term health.” A government spokesman said.
1.Why did the researchers compare pollution to smoking?
A. It’s easier for people to understand.
B. It’s hard for people to quit smoking.
C. It’s a bad habit to smoke at home.
D. It’s harmful to breathe in polluted air.
2.How can the major health emergency be solved according to Britain doctors?
A. Give up smoking.
B. Abandon diesel cars.
C. Make strict laws.
D. Schedule yearly exams.
3.What can we infer from what Professor John Middleton said?
A. Cutting diesel emissions is urgent.
B. Prevention is better than relief.
C. Children are the worst victims.
D. People ignored the harm of diesel.
4.What is the purpose of the plan put forward by Sadiq Khan?
A. To improve air quality with high technology.
B. To limit the total number of cars on roads.
C. To inspire people to choose greener vehicles.
D. To carry out license plate restrictions.
Recently actor Adrien Grenier has launched(发动)a campaign to reduce the amount of single-use plastic usage in order to protect and save marine (海洋的)wildlife and the environment. Plastic drinking straws are among many single-use plastic products contributing to the great loss of marine life, but they’re a great place to start because they’re something that are used by millions of Americans who are unaware that they’re so damaging.
Americans use more than 500 million straws daily, which is enough to fill 127 school buses each day and they can’t be recycled. That means plastic straws might end up in oceans, where fish and other marine wildlife mistake the small bits for food and swallow them. After seeing a photo of a beached whale with a belly full of plastic, Grenier felt the inspiration to launch the Lonely Whale Foundation, hoping to inspire and educate others on the challenges faced by marine wildlife.
Along with stopping the use of straws, Grenier hopes to educate consumer on the dangers of other single-use plastic items such as grocery bags and water bottles. While many Americans use these plastic products in their daily life, there are many alternatives that can help protect the environment such as straws made from stainless steel, glass, and even bamboo instead of plastic.
In addition to quitting your straw habit, you can further help the environment by taking the I Choose to Reuse commitment, and stop your use of single-use coffee cups, checkout bags and bottled water. Instead, take advantage of any number of alternative reusable products.
Need another reason to stop drinking from straws? Grenier also says using straws can cause wrinkles!
1.Protecting marine wildlife can start with stopping using plastic drinking straws because
A. they are marine wildlife’s favorite food
B. they are the most harmful plastic products
C. they are the plastic products people use most
D. they are widely used but their harm isn’t fully realized
2.What made Grenier think of the idea to launch the Lonely Whale Foundation?
A. A photo of piles of plastic waste.
B. The sight of 127 school buses of straws.
C. The fuel that many whales beach on the shore.
3.What will Grenier encourage people to do in their daily life?
A. Avoid drinking from bottles. B. Use cloth bags when shopping.
C. Purchase single-use coffee cups. D. Use plastic straws to drink repeatedly.
4.Which word can best describe Adrien Grenier?
A. Adventurous. B. Humorous.
C. Responsible. D. Friendly.
I was at a loss for how to handle the fights among my kick- Many activities had been tried, but they didn’t work. After reading What I Know for Sure written by Oprah Winfrey, a thought occurred to me one day.
“Starting with Dora, I want everyone to find the chance to say ‘thank you’.” I declared.
“What?” Ashley asked. “What’s going on?’’
“Just do it.”
Naturally, the kid^ all thought I had lost my mind. I wasn’t sure if they were wrong, but I pressed on.
“Now, we’re going to keep going around and everyone tells what they’re thankful for.”
Clearly doubtful and frustrated, the kids launched in, and I kept them going.
“I’m thankful for our house.”
“I’m thankful for my clothes.”
“I’m thankful for my whole life and everyone in the world.”
“What? What am I supposed to say?”
‘‘Keep going.”
“I’m grateful for my underwear!” Instant laughter erupted, music to my ears!
“Great, lei it out!” I encouraged. “What else?”
And that was all we needed. The gratitude--great and small, serious and funny---came rolling out.
“My backpack.”
“My teachers.”
On and on it went until every face was lit with a new kind of joy and laughter. I could sense a new feeling of peace and comfort in the air a reminder of not only our blessings, but the love we really did have for each other.
“I’m grateful for being grateful!” Dora declared.
“Me, too!” was the unanimous response.
I don’t remember the activities that took place the rest of the day. But it was a day when our family was transformed by two simple words: thank you. Since then, it’s become a family motto.
1.Why did the author ask her kids to find the chance to say “thank you”?
A. To play games among them. B. To kill their free lime.
C. To solve their fights. D. To make them be polite.
2.How did Ashley react when hearing his mother’s suggestion at first?
A. He was puzzled. B. He felt very glad.
C. He supported it. D. He responded actively.
3.What does the underlined word “unanimous” probably mean?
A. Funny. B. Unimportant.
C. Unexpected. D. Agreed.
4.What may be the best title for the text?
A. Mom’s Big Heart B. A Sweet Home
C. Magic of a Family Motto D. A Meaningful Family Meeting
Best Travel Guides by Continent
We’ve broken down(分类)the best travel guides, by continent, to help you find student discounts and travel like a local on your next adventure.
Europe—Let’s Go Europe 2017: The Student Travel Guide
Let’s Go was founded about 55 years ago when a Harvard student had an idea to provide accessible, budget travel lips for young people. Students lave its amusing pages. Let’s Go Europe 2017 has everything you need for your trip—from the best beer in Brussels to how to avoid the lines at the Louvre.
Africa—The Rough Guide to Cape Toxin, the Winelands, and the Garden Route
With its colorful photos and detailed tips on how to make the most of South Africa, The Rough Guide is the book to gel when visiting Africa. You may not have access to Google Maps when you1 re out exploring but that’s OK. The Rough Guide also comes with easy use to maps.
It can be purchased as an eBook, or as a paperback(平装本).
Asia—Lonely Planet: South-East Asia on a Shoestring
This guide is perfect for those backpacking through the hidden treasures of South-Ea.sl Asia. With detailed recommendations from experts in the area, this guide helps first-timers as well as experienced backpackers. This book can lie purchased as a paperback travel guide. A download for an eBook or separate chapters can be purchased to serve as a guide to specific cities.
North America—Planet USA Travel Guide
With detailed reviews of the best places to eat, sleep, and explore, Lonely Planet is linked with budget-friendly attractions and that’s why it makes our best travel guides list. This travel guide is available in paperback.
1.What is the common character of the four travel guides?
A. They are all expensive. B. They are intended for students.
C. They all have a very long history. D. They are all available online.
2.Which travel guide can be downloaded partly online?
A. Lai s Co Europe 2017: The Student Travel Guide.
B. The Rough Guide to Cape Town, the Winelands, and the Carden Route.
C. Lanely Planet USA Travel Guide.
D. Lonely Planet: South-East Asia on a Shoestring.
3.Why does the author recommend Lonely Planet USA Travel Guide?
A. It contains recommendations from experts.
B. It introduces the attractions in an amusing style.
C. It has colorful photos and vivid travel videos.
D. It provides cheap but attractive travel destinations.
假定你是李华，正在英国姐妹学校访学，住在当地人家里。今天你的房东Brown太太不在家。你要去图书馆，请给她写一张留言条，内容包括：
1．不回家吃晚饭
2．邻居Mary送来蛋糕，并邀请房东明天午餐；请房东给Mary回复
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
注：各校自行制作答题卡时，书面表达内容可参照如下：
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（Λ），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Thirty years ago, my world almost fell apart. I had operation and was fired. In a few weeks, I saw an ad about a Spanish festival. Although I was very upset, and I decided to go. Here, I met a gentleman with who I chatted for hours. A few day later, I came home to found a letter at my door. It was from that friend. Inside the letter was a 1,000-dollar check to help me through his hard days. Sixteen years later, I met a family that bad needed help. I gave them enough money to get through. They called me their angel, but I told them I once had an angel, also.
