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2022 最新英语时事阅读题七（适用于初三和高一学生）A 篇Every year,workers put up a big,freshly cut evergreen tree in a historic building in Asbury Park,New Jersey to celebrate Christmas.The Grand Arcade at the Convention Hall rises above the towns boardwalk,a walking path along the Atlantic Ocean.But recently workers put up a very different kind of Christmas Tree in the Arcade.Unlike an evergreen,it requires little care and can never die.That is because the 2021 Christmas Tree is made wholly of a thick and strong paper material called cardboard.The piece uses natural and artificial lighting to darken parts of the tree while shining light on others.In this way,the pieces appearance changes throughout the day.When the winter holidays end,the tree is to be recycled.The trees creators sought to honor elements of Asbury Parks natural environment,cityscape and rich musical history.Opinions on the tree are mixed.I like that its different.Its pretty interesting,said local man Chris Trifari.He lives in Neptune,a neighboring town.Local Elizabeth Khimitch offered similar praise.I think its very creative.She had come to the Grand Arcade to take pictures of her dogs in front of the tree.Others on the boardwalk were not as pleased by the tree.Anthony Solimando said it looked like an Amazon package.Not a fan,added Amy Mackey.Asbury has conformed into(融入)this artsy town,but tradition is tradition!This is art,and I wouldnt take my childs picture in front of this tree.Cant we just have our traditional tree?The change came about this year when the citys art community contacted Madison Marquette,the private owner of the Asbury Park boardwalk.They asked about creating a Christmas tree sculpture for Convention Hall,said Austin Leopold,the manager of the property.Leopold said the property company passionately embraced the idea for the sculpture.He said it honors the boardwalks image as a center for Asbury Parks arts and music community.Michael Lavallee,a local artist who goes by the name Porkchop,created the piece with Brad Hoffer.They call it The Giving Tree.He said the company told him there would not be a natural Christmas tree at Convention Hall this year.I was asked to come in and do something festive-ish,said Porkchop.Festive means celebratory,especially in connection with a holiday.Porkchop said he did not want to take away anyones Christmas tree.He added,If youre not going to give people the big tree they want,some of them are going to hate it.I understand that.But they werent going to get that traditional Christmas tree anyway.Amy Quinn is Asbury Parks deputy mayor.Quinn said that the city is not involved in the Convention Hall decisions,but that she likes the piece.I love the take that the local artists had on the tree,she said.I love that its different.Love it or hate it,people are talking about it.（495 words）根据文章内容,选择最佳答案:1.Which statement is untrue about the Christmas Tree every year?A.Itis a traditional Christmas tree.B.It is cut not long before being putting up.C.Itis a tree with green leaves all the year round.D.It will be recycled after Christmas.2.The new Christmas Tree is different because _.A.it requires much care and die soon.B.it is made wholly of a thick and strong paper material.C.most people like it.D.it is a natural Christmas tree3.Which is not the purpose of the new tree?A.It can tell people to take care of the natural environment.B.It can make the town more attractive on Christmas.C.It can make the town more traditional.D.It can show the art history of the town.4.Who are the fans of The Giving Tree?A.Chris Trifari,Austin Leopold,Michael Lavallee,Amy Quinn B.Anthony Solimando,Amy Mackey,Elizabeth Khimitch,Chris Trifari C.Anthony Solimando,Michael Lavallee,Amy Quinn,Elizabeth Khimitch D.Amy Mackey,Chris Trifari,Austin Leopold,Michael Lavallee,5.What does the underlined word festive-ish mean?A.传统的 B.有创意的 C.喜庆的 D.有益的答案：1D2B3C4A5CB 篇A new report warns that Australias native wildlife could see disastrous effects from nonnative plants and animals.Experts at the national science agency,the CSIRO,are predicting much of the countrys native plants and animals are in danger.They believe they could disappear by 2050 unless urgent action is taken.Nonnative species have invaded Australia and threaten to overrun native plants and animals.Invasive animals include European rabbits,which overrun two-thirds of Australia,wild house cats,pigs,and foxes.Introduced species are endangering more than 80 percent of Australias threatened species.The report is called Fighting Plagues and Predators:Australias Path Towards a Pest and Weed-Free Future.It notes what researchers believe is an upcoming wave of new extinctions.The study was done by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization(CSIRO),a government agency.Andy Sheppard is CSIROs research director for bio security.He said Australias colonization(殖民)by the British more than 200 years ago has left harmful environmental effects.Look,Australia,as a lot of post-British colonial(殖 民 的)countries suffered from a huge amount of introduction of exotic species early in their colonization histories,he said.He added that there were groups set up to purposefully introduce plants and animals so the Europeans felt more at home.Australia just like New Zealand has suffered as a result.Australia unfortunately has the worst record internationally for mammalian extinction,he said and noted that this has much to do with the activities of introduced cats and foxes.The report released on November 23 estimated the cost of the damage caused by invasive species in Australia at about$18 billion each year and growing.The study said that immediate action was needed to stop the spread of invasive species and protect Australias irreplaceable native animals and plants.Traditionally,chemical and biological controls have been used to manage wild pest populations.There are debates about these methods and some supporters of animals have criticized(批评)them as inhumane.Scientists in Australia are working on genetic pest control methods.Testing is under way on small laboratory animals,but a so-called working system could be up to five years away.One possible bio control includes limiting their ability to reproduce.(365 words)根据文章内容，选择最佳答案：1.What is the problem of Australias native wildlife?A.People killed too many of them.B.The reproduction is growing too fast.C.There are too many nonnative plants and animals in this countries.D.The plants are endangering the animals.2.The exotic species were introduced by people_.A.Australia B.Britain C.America D.New Zealand3.People brought the plants and animals to Australia because _.A.they could get food from them.B.there were few other plants and animals in Australia at that time.C.they preferred their own local ones than those in Australia.D.they wanted to help the local plants and animals.4.What will Australians do to solve this problem?A.Stopping the spread of invasive species with chemical controlsB.Protecting Australias irreplaceable native animals and plants.C.Limiting invasive species ability to reproduce.D.All of the above.5.Which two words dont have the close meaning in the report?A.urgent immediate B.nonnative invasive C.exotic introduced D.inhumane-unfortunately答案：1C2B3C4D5DC 篇As people prepare to visit family and friends during the holiday season,some might be wondering whether it is safe to travel during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.Experts and public health officials say it is currently safe for many people to travel.But they continue to urge everyone to carefully follow proven safety measures to limit virus spread.In its latest safety guidelines,the U.S.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC)urges people who are not fully vaccinated to delay travel during the holiday season.Unvaccinated people who do not travel should wear well-fitting face masks while attending holiday events taking place in indoor settings,the CDC says.It also says that even fully vaccinated individuals should wear face coverings in indoor settings in communities（社区）known to have high infection rates.Unvaccinated people who decide to travel should get a COVID-19 test one to three days before travel and three to five days after returning.The corona-virus coordinator（协调员）for the White House,Jeff Zients,says about 59 percent of the U.S.population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19.Children ages 5 to 11 were approved for the vaccine earlier this month.As of last week,2.6 million children had gotten their first of two shots,Zients said.That is about 10 percent of children eligible to get vaccinated.Dr.Keith Armitage is an infectious disease expert at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio.He told The Associated Press that all travelers should avoid indoor events with unmasked crowds.The Delta variant has really brought us back to an earlier time in the pandemic,Armitage said.Armitage said hotels do not present a large risk for vaccinated individuals as long as they wear masks around people they do not know.There is no requirement for COVID-19 vaccination or testing for Americans flying within the country.But the CDC says all travelers must still wear masks on trains,planes and in other indoor public transportation areas.He noted that family gatherings with unvaccinated people can be more problematic,especially for those who are older or have health problems.Health experts suggest looking at the case levels and masking rules in the places people plan to visit before they travel.Many Americans already started their holiday travel plans last week.The Transportation Security Administration(TSA)said last Friday,November 19,was the single busiest air travel day since March 2020.The agency said it processed 2.24 million travelers on that day.Travel group AAA predicts 53.4 million people will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday,which falls on November 25.This is up 13 percent from 2020.AAA says about 48.3 million Thanksgiving travelers are expected to go by car.That is up from 47.1 million last year,but still below 2019s 49.9 million.(463 words)根据文章内容,选择最佳答案:1.The CDC suggests that people should_.A.not attend indoor holiday events.B.not visit family and friends during the holiday season.C.follow proven safety measures during the holiday season.D.delay travel during the holiday season.2.In the latest safety guidelines,Unvaccinated people should get a COVID-19 test _.A.during travelB.one to three days before travelC.three to five days before travelD.one to three days after travel.3.Which definition of the following words is incorrect?A.urge-to advise or try hard to persuade sb to do sth B.eligible-be approved for sth C.problematic-easy to deal with or to understand D.measure-particular actions in order to achieve a particular result.4.Vaccinated people without face mask will be safe when _.A.they stay indoors in communities even having high infection rates.B.they travel on trains,planes and in other indoor public transportation areas.C.they wear masks around people they do not know in the hotels.D.they learn about the case levels and masking rules in the places they plan to visit before they travel.5.Last Friday was the single busiest air travel day since March 2020 because _.A.it is safe for people to travel.B.many people are fully vaccinated.C.Many Americans already started their Thank-giving Day holiday.D.Americans are not required to have a COVID-19 vaccination or testing within the country.答案：1C2B3C4C5CD 篇Electric vehicles(EVs)are a strong weapon in the worlds efforts against global warming.But the effects of EVs depend on what country you are in.In some nations,electric vehicles lead to the release of more carbon gasses than gasoline cars,new research shows.The study compared the emissions caused by charging a Tesla Model 3 to drive 100 kilometers with the emissions coming from an average gasoline car driven the same distance.Countries where charging an electric vehicle is cleaner than driving a gasoline-powered car use a lot of hydroelectric(水力发电的),nuclear or solar power.The research was based on public data on Europes electricity usage and the European Environment Agency(EEA).Data from REG suggests that EVs in Poland and Kosovo actually create more carbon emissions because their electric systems depend so much on coal.In other European countries,however,EVs result in reduced emissions.The carbon gas reduction depends on what energy supplies electricity systems and the time of day vehicles are charged.The countries with the biggest carbon gas savings from EVs use a lot of nuclear and hydroelectric power.First was Switzerland at 100 percent carbon savings over gasoline vehicles.Next was Norway at 98 percent,France at 96 percent,Sweden at 95 percent and Austria 93 percent.The countries which showed the lowest savings were Cyprus at four percent,Serbia 15 percent,Estonia 35 percent and the Netherlands 37 percent.An EV driver in Germany reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 55 percent over a gasoline car.Germany uses a mix of renewable energy and coal to produce electricity.Germany and Spain create a lot of electricity from the sun and wind.But the sun and wind do not add to a countrys electricity system equally throughout the day.For this reason,the amount of carbon emissions saved by driving an EV depends on the time of day it is being charged.Charging in the afternoon,when there is more sun and wind,saves 16 to 18 percent more carbon than at night when electricity systems are more likely to be using gas or coal.The study was released just before Wednesdays talks on transportation at the United Nations climate meeting in Glasgow.During the meeting,a group of countries,companies and cities promised to stop making gas-powered cars by 2040.But the study showed how the auto industrys ability to reduce emissions depends on what national power systems use to produce electricity.European countries have not solved how to reduce carbon emissions and how to store some kinds of renewable energy in their systems.The gap in emissions between electric and gasoline-powered vehicles has narrowed in recent years.In Europe,carmakers have been required to meet EU carbon reduction standards.They have made their gasoline engines more fuel-efficient.As a result,the carbon emissions of new gasoline-powered cars in Europe fell an average of 25 percent between 2006 and 2016,EEA information says.Sales of electric cars are rising the fastest in Europe.EV sales in Europe are supported by government spending and rules against new gasoline engine cars after 2035.About one in five cars sold in Europe from July to September of this year were electric.Automakers including General Motors,Stellantis and Volkswagen have set targets to sell mainly electric vehicles in Europe in the coming years.U.S.car manufacturer General Motors said it will have all new electric cars by 2022.(570 words)根据文章内容,选择最佳答案1.In some nations,electric vehicles release more carbon gasses than gasoline cars because _.A.there are more electric vehicles than gasolin