As the world’s population continues to increa...

As the world’s population continues to increase, so does the amount of global waste people produce. According to data collected by the World Bank Group, nations will generate 4 billion tons of waste annually by the year 2100. The pollution from trash is not only ruining the world’s oceans, air and soil but endangering all living creatures.

For years government agencies have been telling citizens to live a zero-waste lifestyle. Traditionally, manufacturers would make a product to be used and thrown by consumers. This linear model of production offered no help in the fight against global waste. Alternatively, a circular economy has been introduced. This is a system which aims to minimize waste and restore used materials. Once a product’s value is exhausted, the materials are recycled and returned to manufactures. The outcome is less waste.

In 2016, The Wall Street Journal reported on the Taiwan island’s recycling success rate in an article titled The World’s Geniuses of Garbage Disposal. In 1997, Taiwan established its signature 4-in-l Recycling Program, consisting of communities, recycling enterprises, government cleaning teams and the Recycling Fund. Residents separate their recyclable waste and bring it to their community’s recycling locations. The local government collection teams and private collectors collect it. Recycling companies buy waste materials from them to generate profits. Importers and manufacturers who are responsible for the recyclable products pay a fee into the Recycling Fund. The Recycling Fund is an essential aspect of the program used to subsidize (资助) the recycling disposal system, support education and research and development as well as finance recycling efforts in the future.

By following a circular system, more products than ever are being manufactured using recycled materials. For example, used tires can be recovered to pave roads, while plastic is reused to make new plastic products. And it also helps to conserve natural resources, reduce pollution, save landfill space and even create new job opportunities.

1.Why has a circular economy been introduced?

A.The population is on the rise.

B.It can help handle global waste.

C.The living creatures on earth are getting less diverse.

D.Traditional products are not environmentally friendly.

2.What can we learn about 4-in-l Recycle Program?

A.The recyclable materials can be collected officially or privately.

B.The importers and manufactures cover the costs of the program.

C.Recycling companies buy waste materials from the residents.

D.The government invests money as the recycling fund.

3.What’s the effect of the circular system?

A.It will cause no waste or pollution. B.It reduces the costs of the products.

C.It helps lower the unemployment rate. D.All the materials can be recycled again.

4.Which of the following does the text suggest?

A.Do nothing by halves. B.All that glisters isn’t gold.

C.Actions speak louder than words. D.One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

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As the world’s population continues to grow, the ___of food becomes more and more of a concern.

A．worth            B．supply            C．package           D．list

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(2013·浙江，4)As the world's population continues to grow，the ________ of food becomes more and more of a concern.

A．worth　 B．supply　 C．package　 D．list

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As the world’s population continues to grow, the ___of food becomes more and more of a concern.

A. worth         B. supply          C. package         D. list

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(2013·高考浙江卷)As the world’s population continues to grow，the ________ of food becomes more and more of a concern.

A．worth　　     B．supply

C．package　　     D．list

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As the world’s population continues to grow，the ________ of food becomes more and more of a concern.                　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 (2013·浙江，4)

A．worth　                         B．supply

C．package　                         D．list

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As the population of the planet increases, so does the number of homes, businesses, parking lots, schools, airports and roadways. All these structures use electricity and need to be lighted. Humans demand these lights. They want their homes more comfortable and they want their streets sage. The problem is that researchers are finding that all the light is having a negative effect on humans and wildlife as well.

Less than 10 years ago I drove to a thinly populated section of my town, lay down in the middle of the road and watched an attracted meteor shower(流星雨). The area was short of homes, street lights and traffic. If I did that today, I wouldn’t be able to see the meteor shower as well, and I would surely be run over by a car.

Nowadays scientists are finding light pollution can be almost as bad as carbon dioxide pollution. If you’ve ever taken a flight at night, the view is beautiful, but you must remember that all the light you see is wasted electricity. The crew of the space shuttles see an even bigger picture of how extensive the wasted electricity is worldwide.

Additionally, electricity needs to be generated, and the generation of electricity creates pollution by giving off greenhouse gases. This affects the air we breathe and our quality of life.

Scientists are also studying the effects of light pollution on wildlife. Thousands of birds die each year when they crash into highly lighted buildings, as they become puzzled by the light. It has been long known that tiny sea turtle hatchlings become lost and follow lights on the shore instead of heading towards the sea.

Fortunately, light pollution is one of the easiest sources of pollution that can be corrected without a negative effect. Following some guidelines and a little searching on Google can give you many ideas on how to reduce your contribution to light pollution.

1.The author tells the story in the second paragraph mainly to _________.

A. remember the past beauty of the town.

B. stress the advantages of less pollution

C. show the great changes of the town

D. prove the bad effects of light pollution

2.In the passage the author advises people _________.

A. to try to reduce unnecessary light.

B. not to ignore the beauty around.

C. to set proper light for animals

D. not to destroy the animal’s living conditions.

3.What can be inferred from the passage?

A. Light pollution is difficult to deal with.

B. Light pollution is a threat to some animals.

C. Light pollution has nothing to do with global warming

D. Astronauts can’t see clearly in space due to light pollution.

4.What is most likely to be discussed in the paragraph which follows the last paragraph?

A. The author’s contribution to light pollution

B. Other sources of light pollution

C. Ways of reducing light pollution

D. More bad effects of light pollution

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As the international demand for narrative(叙事的) film/TV content continues to increase with popular streaming services like Netflix and others the two questions then come: will the coming generations receive most of their entertainment through visual means rather than through the written word and will such an increase of narrative film/ TV reduce the importance of reading?

Growing examples of this trend include the diminishment(减少) of fiction in the common core (核心的)curriculum, the ever－rising culture of computer games, the wave of streaming services of wide international reach, and movies filled with special effects made for children and teenagers. Nor must we ignore the economic dangers that lie ahead for the written word. The narrative film industry is a moneymaker that dwarfs(使相形见绌) the publishing industry.

The other underlying question, of course, is “does it really matter if the written word bows to the world of film/TV?” From my point of view, any diminishment of fiction delivered by words is a loss for mankind.

There is no greater human feature than the imagination. It lies at the very soul of the human species. It is the brain’s most powerful engine. It is the essential muscle of life and like all muscles it must be exercised and strengthened.

Writing and reading are the principal tools that inspire, create and empower our imagination. Anything that diminishes that power is the enemy of mankind.

It should be known that I am not opposed to new media and technological advances. Instead, I have always felt it necessary to adapt to advancing technology. In fact, a number of my novels are in various stages of development for film, TV, and live stage productions. My hope is that the written word will only stand to be complemented(补充)by its visual counterparts(对应物), not pushed to the edge of extinction.

Of course, there are those who will present arguments for the superiority of the moving image over the written word. Each has its place. My argument is for finding the right balance between it and the moving image.

1.In what way does narrative film/TV embarrass the written word?

A. Economic benefits B. International reach

C. Cultural influence D. Educational importance

2.Why does the author value the role of the written word?

A. It strengthens our muscles. B. It helps sharpen imagination.

C. It distinguishes man from each other. D. It paves the way for narrative film/TV.

3.What is the author’s attitude towards technology?

A. Cautious B. Skeptical

C. Positive D. Critical

4.What’s the author concerned about?

A. The fate of reading. B. The extinction of fiction.

C. The impact of the written word. D. The future of the moving image.

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As the pace of life continues to increase, we are fast losing the art of relaxation. Once you are in the habit of rushing through life, being on the go from morning till night, it is hard to 36  down. But moderate relaxation is necessary for a healthy mind and body.

Stress is a 37  part of everyday life and there is no way to 38  it. In fact, it is not the bad thing that it is often supposed to be. A certain amount of stress is important to provide motivation and give 39  to life. It is only when the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health.

The amount of stress a person can bear 40  very much on the individual. Some people are not afraid of stress, and such 41  are obviously chief material for managerial responsibilities. Others lose heart at first 42  of unusual difficulties. When exposed to stress, in whatever form, we react both chemically and physically. In fact we make a choice between 43  and fight. And in more ancient days the choices made the 44  between life and death. The crises we meet today are unlikely to be so extreme, but however little the stress, it requires the same response. It is when such a reaction 45  long, through continued exposure to stress, that health becomes _ 46 . Such serious conditions as high blood pressure and heart diseases have 47  links with stress. Since we cannot remove stress from our lives we need to find ways to deal with it. It would be unwise to do so even if we could.

So what do you think of stress? What is your way to deal with it?

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As the pace of life continues to increase, we are fast losing the art of relaxation. Once you are in the habit of rushing through life, being ______ from morning till night, it is hard to _________ down. But relaxation is necessary for a healthy mind and body.

Stress is a ______ part of everyday life and there is no way to avoid it. However, it is not the bad thing that is often supposed to be. A ________ amount of stress is important to provide motivation and give _______ to life. It is only when the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor performance and ________ health.

The amount of stress a person can _________ depends very much on the individual. Some people are not afraid of stress, and such characters are obviously chief material for managerial responsibilities (经营责任). Others lose heart at the __________ of unusual difficulties. When exposed to stress, in whatever form, we react both chemically and __________.

In fact, we make a choice between “fright and fight”. And in more __________ days the choices made the difference between life and ________. The crises we meet today are _______ to be so extreme, but however __________ the stress is, it requires the same response. It is when such a reaction lasts long, through continued exposure to stress, that ________ becomes endangered. Such serious conditions as high blood pressure and heart diseases have established links with ________. Since we cannot remove stress from our lives (it would be unwise to do even if we could), we need to find ways to deal with it.

1.A. angry　　　　　 B. busy　　　　　　　 C. well　　　　　　　　　 D. happy

2.A. slow　　　　　　 B. calm　　　　　　　 C. get　　　　　　　　　　 D. turn

3.A. physical　 　　 B. natural　　　　 C. hard　　　　　　　　　 D. terrible

4.A. small　　　　　 B. certain　　　　　 C. large　　　　　　　　 D. great

5.A. purpose　　　　 B. resource　　　　 C. influence　　　　　　 D. instruction

6.A. ill　　　　　 　 B. good　　　　　　　 C. strong　　　　　　　　 D. weak

7.A. hear　　　　　　 B. see　　　　　　　 C. bear　　　　　　　　　 D. meet

8.A. end　　　　　　 B. site　　　　　　 C. sight　　　　　　　　 D. impression

9.A. physically　 B. mentally　　　　 C. economically　　　 D. spiritually

10.A. modern　　　　 B. difficult　　　 C. ancient　　　　　　 D. different

11.A. work　　　　　 B. hardship　　　　 C. unhappiness　　　　 D. death

12.A. unlikely　　 B. likely　　　　　　 C. necessary　　　　　 D. probable

13.A. great　　　　 B. little　　　　　　 C. big　　　　　　　　　 D. late

14.A. situation　 B. trouble　　　　　 C. health　　　　　　　　 D. number

15.A. stress　　　 B. illness　　　　　 C. bitter　　　　　　　　 D. happiness

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