1、Unit8 Green Living Section A Topic Talk一、单词拼写1The _(水灾)is expected to continue, putting peoples health at major risk.2Production of clothing and _(鞋类) has almost doubled since 20103We cannot rely on the _(废物填埋场)any more. Because it takes up too much space and it will be removed soon.4The number of c
2、ountries joining the movement is increasing _(每年).5IRON in water is normally regarded as a _(污染物).二、单句语法填空1When it comes to _(get)things done, hes useless.2Hard as he tried, all his efforts to get that job ended up _ failure.3It was said that the TV play _(produce)in cooperation with CCTV.4_(ask)for
3、 several times, the child seemed to have listened nothing.5We will work hard and fight every match to make something that is difficult turn _ a possibility.6Too much work and too little rest often lead _ various kinds of illnesses.7_(work)hard at your lessons you will succeed sooner or later.8By 17：
4、30, _ was almost closing time, nearly all the products had been sold.9We figured(估测)that the output of corn and rice would increase _ five percent.10The meeting is very important, so the amount of the people present _(reach) 300三、阅读理解AAfter years of research and testing,the hybrid car was developed
5、and put on the market.Its an interesting and exciting new improvement in todays world as we look for better ways to protect the quality of the air we breathe and conserve our natural resources.The quality of our air is affected by many different things.But one of the largest sources of air pollution
6、 is the burning of fossil fuels such as coal and gasoline which is used to power a cars engine.The EPA has set national standards to help control the level of harmful pollutants released into the air,and the automobile industry has acted by producing a hybrid car that uses less gas and therefore cau
7、ses less pollution.A hybrid car is a combination of a regular car that runs on gasoline and an electric car that is battery powered.Some people tend to think that since the hybrid car is partially electric,you have to plug it in to charge it.But thats not how it works.The 144-volt battery pack is ac
8、tually recharged through the energy that is produced when the cars brakes are used.This is referred to as “regenerative braking”,because it generates electricity.Although the hybrid car still runs on gasoline most of the time,this helps it use less gas than a regular car.When the driver stops at a t
9、raffic light,the engine automatically shuts off to save fuel.Then,as soon as the driver puts the car in gear and touches the gas pedal,the engine starts back up.Have you ever ridden in a car that ran out of gas?That probably wouldnt happen if you were riding in a hybrid car.It flashes a warning on i
10、ts computer screen that says,“I am low on gas.” When it completely runs out,the warning reads,“YOU ARE NOW OUT OF GAS!” Then the electric power supply kicks in to let the driver travel a few more miles to a gas station.1.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.The hybrid car will b
11、e put on the market.B.Hybrid cars run faster than regular cars.C.When the hybrid car stops at a traffic light,the driver will get a warning.D.The burning of fossil fuels is one of the largest sources of air pollution.2.According to the passage,the underlined word “hybrid” refers to “”.A.a high-tech
12、discoveryB.energy savingC.a new inventionD.a combination of two things3.“Regenerative braking” is an important process of the hybrid car because .A.it allows the car to come to a quick stopB.it gives the driver a smoother rideC.it produces energy to charge the batteryD.it can control the speed of th
13、e car4.Which of the following is TRUE about the EPA?A.They designed hybrid cars.B.They outlawed(宣布不合法) the burning of fossil fuels.C.They set important guidelines that help control pollution.D.Their main purpose is to protect endangered plants and animals.BAbout three decades ago,China was known as
14、the “Bicycle Kingdom”.But later on,bikes were replaced by their fuel-powered competitors.But recent months have seen a recovery of the humble bike across China,with an increasing number of people choosing cycling instead of driving to schools,to workplaces or to do sightseeing.The introduction of bi
15、ke-sharing schemes,pioneered by start-ups like Ofo and Mobike,has brought the trend to a new level.People can unlock the shared bikes by simply using their smartphones.The bikes are equipped with GPS and can be left anywhere in public for the next user.Theyre popular among many Chinese people as the
16、y provide an effective solution to the “last mile” problem,which refers to the final leg of a persons journey.“In places where the subway doesnt extend,where its difficult to change from one kind of transport to another,its so easy to get where you want to go with Mobike,” Hu Hong,29,told AFP.She pe
17、dals(骑车) to her Shanghai real-estate job.However,the schemes have also led to problems such as illegal parking,vandalism(故意毁坏) and theft.Last month,two nurses in Beijing were placed under administrative punishment for five days for putting locks on two shared bikes.And in December,a man who stole a
18、shared bike was sentenced to a 3-month detention(拘留),and fined 1,000 yuan by the Shanghai Minhang Peoples Court.“Bike sharing is a greener method of transportation and provides a user-friendly experience,” said Liu Xiaoming,vice minister of transport.“But its a combination of online and offline busi
19、ness.Operators are usually strong in online services,but lack offline business experience,which causes problems.”Now,Chinese service operators are trying to solve the problems.For example,Mobike sets a 100-point credit score for each user,with points taken in the case of bad behaviour.Once a score d
20、rops below 80,bike rental is increased to 100 yuan per 30 minutes,up from 0.51 yuan.5.Which of the following belongs to the “last mile” problem?A.Missing the business plane for the traffic jam.B.To get to somewhere the subway can reach.C.Having troubles in changing from bus to taxi.D.To remove the l
21、ast rock in the way.6.What reason causes many problems in bike-sharing?A.Some people make damage to the bikes on purpose.B.Operators lack offline business experience.C.The bike-sharing business is too complicated to run.D.There are no relative laws on this business.7.Why are the bike-sharing systems
22、 popular?A.They are very effective.B.They can be picked up anywhere.C.They are equipped with GPS.D.They help solve the “last mile” problem.8.Whats the best title for this passage?A.Bikes Pedaling Back into StylesB.A New Way of TransportationC.Riding a Bike for FreeD.Bicycle Kingdom Became Famous Aga
23、in四、用文写作6月5日是世界环境保护日。你校组织以“Being a Volunteer of Going Green”为题的英语演讲比赛。假定李明参加比赛，请你以李明的名义写一篇英语演讲稿推荐自己，内容如下：1品质：助人为乐，善良，有礼貌；2爱好：旅游，阅读，锻炼；3事迹：做过环保志愿者，为WWF筹集过资金；4感悟：地球是我们唯一的家园，不应乱扔垃圾，必须保护环境；5措施：(至少两点)。注意：1要点完整，可适当发挥， 使句子通顺、连贯。2词数80左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Being a Volunteer of Going GreenHello, everyone. Im Li
24、Ming. I want to be a volunteer of going green. Im glad to make a speech here._Thank you for listening!一、单词拼写1flooding2footwear3landfill4annually5pollutant二、单句语法填空1getting2with3was produced4Asked5into6to7Working8which9by10reaches三、阅读理解1.D2.D3.C4.C5.C6.B7.D8.A四、用文写作Being a Volunteer of Going Green Hel
25、lo, everyone. Im Li Ming. I want to be a volunteer of going green. Im glad to make a speech here. Im kind and willing to help others. I know the importance of good manners. I like traveling, reading and exercising in my spare time. I have ever worked as a volunteer and organized a charity show to ra
26、ise money for WWF.We shouldnt drop the litter carelessly. Its necessary for everyone to protect the environment. We cant make the world a better place until we work together. If Im chosen to be a volunteer, Ill spare no efforts to try different things to protect our environment, such as collecting money for environmental organizations, raising peoples awareness of protecting our environment. Thank you for listening!第12页（共12页）
