东北育才学校科学高中2024届高考适应性测试
英语学科试卷
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. When does the man want to arrive in Washington
A. By 7: 30 am. B. By 8: 30 am. C. By 9: 00 am.
2. Where are the speakers probably going to eat lunch
A. At home. B. At a café. C. At a park.
3. Who is the man
A. A tailor. B. A hairdresser. C. A salesman.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. House cleaning.
B. A part-time job.
C. The woman’s father.
5. How did the man get the news
A. He got the news from an email.
B. The teacher told him.
C. He was informed by the woman.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What is the man
A. A doctor. B. A chemist. C. A salesman.
7. What is said about the medicine
A. It has side effects.
B. It may cause discomfort.
C. It should be taken before meals.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. How does the woman feel about math now
A. Unconcerned. B. Anxious. C. Interested.
9. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A teacher. B. A student. C. A subject.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. Where are the speakers
A. At a grocery store.
B. At a food market.
C. At a department store.
11. Why is the membership card recommended
A. The card is free of charge.
B. Promotion updates will be offered.
C. Members can enjoy a discount.
12. How much is left on the woman’s gift card
A. 34.48. B. 27.18. C. 7.30.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. When is the woman supposed to hand in her essay
A. By this Saturday.
B. By next Friday.
C. By next Monday.
14. Why is the woman behind with her writing class
A. The course is too difficult.
B. She was ill for a week.
C. She was busy with a live performance.
15. What does the man think of his college life
A. Colorful. B. Busy. C. Boring.
16. What does the woman want to do on the 28th
A. Attend a party. B. See an exhibition. C. Watch a play.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. Who does the speaker probably speak to
A. Parents. B. Teachers. C. Students.
18. What kind of bags does the speaker suggest using
A. Reusable bags. B. Plastic bags. C. Paper bags.
19. What is the speaker’s second suggestion
A. Standing beside the devices.
B. Using energy-saving devices.
C. Unplugging the devices.
20. Why does the speaker make the speech
A. To call for people to take action.
B. To discuss different habits in life.
C. To correct some wrong ideas.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
Programs Allow You to Explore Canada and Learn French
Are you open to exploring Canada for a few weeks, meeting new friends, learning French and participating in unforgettable worthy adventures Are you looking for something longer-term where you can div e deep into another language and culture Explore Programs may be right for you!
Explore Programs
Offered during every summer and every winter to people with any level in French, Explore Programs are language programs which allow you to discover another area of Canada while learning French. There is a three-week Explore （aged 13 to 15） program and an Explore program if you’re a 16-year-old or older student.
Fees
The three-week Explore program: $ 2,000 （taxable income）.
The Explore program: $ 2,800 （taxable income）.
The fee covers the major expenses for participating in the program: tuition, teaching materials, workshops, accommodations, and most of your activities. Aside from personal spending （on snacks or souvenirs, etc.）, you will need to pay registration fees and travel expenses.
Qualification Criteria
In order to qualify for Explore Programs, you must:
— be a Canadian citizen （those studying in Canada on a student visa are not eligible）;
— meet the age limits by the time your Explore course begins;
— have been a full-time student for at least one term during the present school year.
There are no grade or language skill requirements for the programs. However, you must have met all of the above criteria for the entire duration of the program. Usually, the application should be finished before February 15. However, for the Explore program: applications after February 16 will still be considered on condition that there are still places available.
For more information, please visit www. myexplore. ca.
21. What can people do in Explore Programs
A. Go abroad. B. Meet old friends.
C. Take adventures. D. Improve their English.
22. How much should 14-year-old Tom and 17-year-old Mick pay for participating in the programs
A. $ 2,800. B. $ 4,000.
C. $ 4,800. D. $ 5,600.
23. The Explore program may differ from the three-week Explore program in ______.
A. the language level requirement
B. the application deadline
C. activities accessible
D. registration fees
B
“Quick, quick, slow, slow,” my husband said as I was trying to focus. We frequently stepped on each other’s feet. Both of us were being rhythmically challenged, and we figured a series of lessons might help us look somewhat elegant on the floor. However, it didn’t.
It didn’t matter that the lessons didn’t pay off. Our learning something new together gave us a string of good memories, such as taking a Thai cooking class on a cold Chicago night and learning how to make classic cocktails（鸡尾酒） in a common bar. These experiences are my best memories from the past 10 years. We always have such a great time when we’re trying something new together. It seems to have strengthened our relationship, and makes me feel like we have a closer connection.
It turns out that my theory is backed by research. One study shows that learning new things with your spouse（配偶）, friends, or partners, can strengthen your connection or friendship. But how exactly does this work The key is vulnerability（弱点）. “Learning new things together strengthens bonds because it is at those moments that we can show our vulnerability to one another,” says Dr. Hisla Bates. When we are learning a new task, misfortunes and failures are bound to happen. In those moments when we fail, the other party can be there in favor of us. We can work together to find a solution, and working together helps deepen the connection.
The benefits gained from learning new things with your partner can come from activities as small as hiking, trying a new recipe, going boating in the local lake or taking a fitness class together. You don’t have to go bungee jumping or skydiving to grow closer. Try selecting activities that both partners are unfamiliar with, as this will ensure you’re on the same page.
Trying to learn something new together once a month will benefit you and your spouse or friends. Overall, some of my best memories with my husband are the moments when we are learning something new together.
24. What were the author and her husband doing in Paragraph 1
A. Playing sports. B. Practising dancing.
C. Teaching lessons. D. Taking a walk.
25. What can we learn from the author’s experiences
A. Practice makes perfect.
B. Good memories last a long time.
C. Processes matter more than results.
D. Well begun is half done.
26. Why does learning new things together strengthen partners’ relationship
A. It can encourage them to teach and praise each other.
B. It helps improve the understanding of each other.
C. It can reduce each other’s loneliness and boredom.
D. It helps find each other’s weaknesses and offer support.
27. What’s the best title for the text
A. The power of learning new things together
B. The advantages of taking different lessons
C. The challenge of acquiring new knowledge
D. The importance of improving people’s bonds
C
“Red tide” is a natural phenomenon that frequently occurs in many places around the world. The phenomenon is the result of extreme growth of tiny algae（海藻） called K. Brevis, which has a red color, giving the water surface a very noticeable red color. K. Brevis will give off chemicals that can attack the nervous systems of animals, which often leads to deadly results.
Florida citizens are no stranger to “red tide”, which occurs along the state’s Gulf Coast annually. However, the most recent outbreak of red tide has so far lasted much longer and spread across nearly 145 miles of the coastline in southwestern Florida.
The long season has caused the death of tons of fish and other animals which were washed up on the beaches all the way from Tampa to Naples. The smell of the dead animals has kept away thousands of locals and tourists that frequent the area’s long beaches. In view of that, in August, Florida declared a state of emergency for the seven places where K. Brevis has been growing quickly, providing $ 3 million to help with research, cleanup, and wildlife rescue.
Recently, the situation of red tide in Florida may be exacerbated due to an outbreak of algae Trichodesmium in the waters offshore of Manatee County. Trichodesmium floats on the water’s surface sucking nitrogen（氮） from the air while K. Brevis lives below the surface obtaining nitrogen from the water. If these two masses of algae mix, the dying Trichodesmium may end up providing nitrogen for K. Brevis, lengthening its stay in the area.
Researchers recently are exploring the idea of introducing other algal species to Florida. Among the possibilities is the Diatom. It’s a kind of algae that can grow quickly in the water. Its growth will consume a large amount of nitrogen from the water. So it competes with K. Brevis for nitrogen. Another possibility is algae known to give off chemicals that stop the growth of red tide.
The 10-month-long red tide outbreak in Florida may be the result of a combination of heavy rainfall, warmer ocean temperatures, and pollution. Now it’s time for us to do something.
28. What can we learn about K. Brevis
A. It’s caused by red tide. B. It can harm ocean life.
C. It’s facing dying out. D. It exists mainly on land.
29. What’s Paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The researchers’ study of algae. B. The tourism potential in Florida.
C. The possible ways to deal with red tide. D. The consequences of red tide in Florida.
30. What does the underlined part mean
A. Worsened. B. Studied. C. Handled. D. Ignored.
31. What’s the possible function of the algae Diatom
A. To change the color of K. Brevis.
B. To help reduce K. Brevis’ food supply.
C. To damage K. Brevis using some chemicals.
D. To increase fishes’ resistance to K. Brevis’ attack.
D
Scientists say they have created a new method that can turn brain signals into electronic speech. The invention could one day give people who have lost the ability to speak a better way of communicating than current methods.
Brain-computer interfaces（交界面） already exist to help people who cannot speak on their own. Often these systems are trained to follow eye or facial movements of people who have learned to spell out their thoughts letter by letter. But researchers say this method can produce many errors and is very slow, permitting at most about 10 spoken words per minute. This compares to between 100 and 150 words per minute used in natural speech.
For the new method, scientists created a brain-machine interface that is inserted in the brain. It can read and record brain signals that help control the muscles that produce speech, like the lips, the tongue and the jaw. The experiment involved a two-step process. First, the researchers used a “decoder（解码器）” to turn electrical brain signals into representations of human vocal（声音的） movements. An electronic instrument then turns the representations into complete spoken sentences.
The new two-step method actually presents a “proof of principle” with great possibilities for real-time communication in the future. Five volunteer patients who were being treated for epilepsy （a disease of the nervous system） participated in the study. The individuals had the ability to speak and already had interfaces built in their brains. They were asked to read several hundred sentences aloud while the researchers recorded their brain activity.
The researchers then used audio recordings of the voice readings to reproduce the vocal muscle movements needed to produce human speech.
This process made it possible for the scientists to create a realistic “virtual voice” for each individual, controlled by their brain activity.
The study reports the spoken sentences were understandable to hundreds of human listeners later asked to write out what they heard. Scientists say future studies will test the technology on people who are unable to speak.
32. What’s the new method mainly designed to do
A. To monitor people’s brain and control their speech.
B. To help people improve their communication skills.
C. To turn people’s speaking desire into digital speech.
D. To develop a hand gesture for people unable to speak.
33. What’s the problem with the existing brain-computer interfaces
A. They are unreliable and inefficient.
B. They ask people to fully concentrate.
C. They require too much body language.
D. They are useless to people unable to speak.
34. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. How to decode brain signals correctly.
B. How the new method works theoretically.
C. How to use your speech muscles effectively.
D. How the brain responds to one’s muscle movements.
35. What will the scientists do next
A. Ask human listeners for opinions.
B. Bring their products to the market.
C. Invent new tools for those unable to speak.
D. Prove the new method in people unable to speak.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项标号涂黑。选项中有两项为多余项。
So, do you want to know how to read classic books Maybe you are excited to deal with classic literature but you don’t know where to start. 36 Here are some tips for enjoying classic literature and helping you get started.
Slow down the pace. The biggest difference between modern literature and classic literature is the pace. Modern reading can often feel like a short race. 37 If you try to apply short race techniques to a long distance run you will get tired pretty quickly. Well, the same is true with reading classic books.
38 One of the challenges when you start to read classics book is the language style. Words and phrases that are out of date or no longer relevant can make the writing difficult to understand. As it’s just not the way things are written or what is being talked about, it is common to jump over concepts that we don’t understand or words that we’ve never come across before. But, the key to reading classic books and enjoying them is taking time to understand them. So don’t shy away from looking things up.
Listen to the audio（有声的） book. Sometimes the best way to devote yourself to a classic book is to listen to it. Many classic books were intended to be read aloud. Books used to be very expensive, so people shared them. This meant that a family might gather together to listen to a few chapters every night. 39
Choose your favourite. Finally, the key to reading classic books and actually enjoying them is to choose one that actually appeals to you. Classic Books can get mixed up into a single genre（流派） “Classic”. 40 Think about what you already love reading and look for books that suit your interest.
A. Look up dates and history.
B. But that’s really not the case.
C. Don’t be afraid to look things up.
D. However, classic literature is more of a marathon.
E. A character list can keep who is related to whom in check.
F. Listening to audio books is a lovely way to continue that tradition.
G. Or perhaps you’ve tried reading classics before and don’t really get the main points.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节：完形填空（共15个小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
As I held my boy in the arms to rock him to sleep, he had his arms wrapped around me and kissed me on the cheek. I could feel his 41 love and trust.
For many years my husband John and I dreamed and 42 about becoming parents someday. If I couldn’t have any children of my own, I would 43 . One Sunday morning a lady 44 me and told she had a granddaughter planning to 45 her unborn baby. We met with the young birth mother and showed her a profile of our family, which included a resume and pictures.
Less than two months later we completed our home study and were 46 by the adoption agency just two days before the baby’s birth. One Sunday morning, we got the news and rushed 47 to the hospital. What a（n） 48 feeling it is to finally hold your newborn son for the first time! We named him Eric Daniel.
During his stay in hospital, we got to hold him and feed him, so we 49 instantly. On the fourth day, Eric was 50 from the hospital and went home with us. Staring at this 51 angel, I couldn’t believe after all these years that I was now the mother of this beautiful child.
It took 10 months for the adoption to become 52 . On that day we stood before the Judge declaring Eric 53 ours. It has been over two years now since we were 54 with Eric and I truly have enjoyed every day that I spend as a mother. I no longer 55 any day for granted. Thank God for giving me the opportunity to take care of such a life.
41. A . unconditional B. selfless C. independent D. adorable
42. A . acquired B. ensured C. possessed D. prayed
43. A . deliver B. adopt C. raise D. abandon
44. A . accompanied B. approached C. spied D. whispered
45. A . bring up B. hold up C. give up D. pick up
46. A . considered B. ranked C. rejected D. approved
47. A . straight B. merely C. casually D. suddenly
48. A . awesome B. awful C. abnormal D. unforgiving
49. A . bounced B. bent C. bonded D. bounded
50. A . retired B. released C. withdrawn D. departed
51. A . positive B. odd C. precious D. native
52. A . royal B. genuine C. decent D. final
53. A . originally B. legally C. ethnically D. precisely
54. A . overcome B. rewarded C. occupied D. blessed
55. A . take B. spend C. regret D. waste
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式，并将相应答案写在答题纸上。
Huazhao Festival has remained silent for centuries. However, the traditional festival closely 56. ______ （connect） with spring is coming back to life because of people’s intense enthusiasm for traditional Chinese culture and a rising need for seasonal sightseeing tours.
Huazhao Festival 57. ______ （say） to be celebrated as the birthday of the flower goddess in every second month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Its origin can date 58. ______ the period before the Qin Dynasty and was 59. ______ （official） set as a festival during the Sui and Tang dynasties. During the Tang Dynasty, the festival 60. ______ （fall） on the 15th day of the second lunar month. It was one of the three nationwide celebrations back then. The other two were Lantern Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival.
However, the timing of the festival varies between regions, because of the difference in when flowering begins. As 61. ______ result, many parts of the country took turns 62. ______ （launch） their celebrations as if presenting a feast for the eyes in relays.
Despite various highlights, the celebrations across different regions shared the features of hanfu 63. ______ flower appreciation. The festival also plays a key role in boosting shopping and caters to spending in nearby areas.
Its renaissance（复兴） reflects the change in young people’s aesthetic orientation（审美取向）, emotional needs and consumption preferences, and indicates their 64. ______ （recognize）of excellent traditional Chinese culture. Behind that is the 65. ______ （grow） cultural confidence among young people.
第四部分：书面表达（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
中国古典诗词是中华民族的文化瑰宝，为鼓励同学们讲好中国故事，你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请以“我最喜欢的诗人”为题，写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：
1.该人物及其主要贡献简介；2.该人物对你的影响。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
My Favourite Poet
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第二节：读后续写（满分25分）
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
When I was in middle school, my family moved to Seattle, where my parents started their new business — a small grocery store downstairs my house. As a girl of shy and reserved nature, I had to take a fresh start to fit into the sophisticated city life.
One sunny day, my school announced an exciting event, a talent show for the local food bank. Students were encouraged to showcase their unique talents in front of the public in the city hall on National Day. A buzz of excitement fed the school as everyone began preparing for the big day. Deep down, I felt a spark of curiosity and a desire to participate. However, my self-doubt held me back, “I don’t have any special skills to share.”
Days turned into weeks, and the talent show drew closer. I couldn’t shake the upsetting feeling until one day, Emma, one of the most popular girls in my class, came to me while I was helping in the grocery store after class. “How about singing together in the talent show ” She grinned, “I heard you singing a tune, along the way back home. I can’t help following you here.” Gosh, I couldn’t believe my ears. Emma, with personality and popularity, acknowledged my little talent. Since Emma had the world’s prettiest voice, I felt like being favoured by fortune.
“You two The talent show for the food bank ” My mum bent towards us and her face lit up. “A big occasion.” Then a light bulb seemed to go in her head. “Why not practise right now upstairs I be t you’ll be a perfect match.” Winking at us, she seemed to know we were thinking alike.
Emma and I embarked on rehearsing almost every single day after school. We brainstormed, exchanged ideas and rehearsed the scene. As the days rolled by, I was feeling pretty good about our act. But the day before the performance, Emma called that she had an acute stomachache and was not in any shape to perform.
注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
Paragraph 1:
I was completely knocked out by the news. _____________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Finally came the big moment. _______________________________________________________________
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东北育才学校科学高中2024届高考适应性测试
英语学科 答案
听力（每题1.5分）
1-5: ACBBA 6-10: BBCAC 11-15:BCBBA 16-20: ACACC
阅读（每题2.5分）
21-23 CCB 24-27 BCDA 28-31 BDAB 32-35 CABD
七选五（每题2.5分）
GDCFB
完形填空（每题1分）
41-45:ADBBC 46-50 :DAACB 51-55:CDBDA
语法填空（每题1.5分）
56. connected 57. is said 58. from 59. officially 60. fell
61. a 62. to launch 63. and 64. recognition 65. growing
应用文（满分15分）
My favourite poet
Many celebrated Chinese poets of the Tang Dynasty have displayed their extraordinary talents and unique intelligence in Tang poetry. Among all these poets, Li Bai has always held a special place in my heart.
As a poet, Li Bai’s major contribution lies in the exquisite craftsmanship of his poems, which effortlessly blend vivid landscapes with deep philosophical musings. Besides, his ability to capture the beauty of nature and the human experience resonates deeply with readers worldwide. His timeless verses of profound imagery and emotion have left a long-lasting mark on literature.
In essence, Li Bai’s poetry serves as a timeless reminder, continuing to inspire generations of readers, including myself. His poems have taught me to appreciate the fleeting moments of beauty, explore my own creativity, and express my feelings through writing.
读后续写（满分25分）
One possible version
Paragraph 1:
I was completely knocked out by the news. What should I do Having prepared for such a long time, I didn’t think of that coming up. Feeling at a loss, I was brainstorming as hard as I could to think of a solution, when a gentle touch on my back brought me back to reality. It was my mum, who looked at me with care and concern. “You have prepared for it enough. You can do it by yourself.” She said after my stumbled explanation. I looked back at her eyes, and a sense of confidence and warmness swelled up in my heart. Yes, I could do it myself.
Paragraph 2:
Finally came the big moment. Looking around the audience, I stepped onto the stage, with butterflies in my stomach. My voice trembled at first, but with the melodies flew around, the nervousness was gone with the wind. Emotions filled in my song, I performed as naturally as I spoke every day. I saw my mum, who was looking at me with reassurance and care. It turned out to be a good performance, which helped me conquer my fears and turned me into a new person.
听力原文
Test 1: A【原文】
W: We have a flight that will get you to Washington at 9: 00 am. Is that OK
M: Do you have anything earlier I have an appointment at 8: 30. I’ve got to be there at least an hour ahead of time.
Test 2: C【原文】
W: I’ve brought our lunch. We can eat at the park.
M: That’s much more fun than eating at the café.
Test 3: B【原文】
M: Would you like it short or long at the back
W: Quite short.
M: And… uh… doesn’t it bother you having so much grey hair at your age
W: No, I like it.
Test 4: B【原文】
M: I know you are working at your dad’s gas station every day after school, but what do you actually do there
W: I fill people’s cars with gas. I wash their windows, too.
Test 5: A【原文】
W: You look so excited. What is the good news
M: I was informed that I was admitted to my dream university.
W: Congratulations to you. By the way, who told you the good news
M: The staff in the university sent me an email.
Test 6: BB【原文】
M: Hello, may I help you
W: Yes. My doctor said I should take this medicine. Can you fill the prescription（处方）
M: Oh, yes. No problem.
W: Does this medicine have any side effects
M: No side effects. Your doctor states to simply take it before you go to sleep. However, if you feel bad in the morning, call your doctor right away, and finally don’t drink any alcohol while you’re taking this medicine.
Test 7: CA【原文】
M: Who is the creative person that you admire
W: Well, Mr. Brown. He is an extremely creative math teacher.
M: So why do you admire him
W: I used to hate math so much before I had Mr. Brown’s lessons. Now I find math quite attractive.
M: That’s great. Does anyone you know admire him
W: Certainly. All my classmates just love and respect him for his creative teaching.
M: Do you think creativity can be learned and practiced
W: Definitely. Creativity, like any other qualities, can be trained.
Test 8: CBC【原文】
M: Would you like the T-shirt and jeans gift-wrapped
W: Oh, yes, that would be perfect.
M: Sure there go. Do you have a membership card
W: No, I don’t. Actually, I am not a regular here.
M: Would you like to sign up for it You’ll be informed of any upcoming promotions on all of our products.
W: No, thank you. I don’t often shop here.
M: OK, that’s fine, so that will be 34. 48 in total then, please.
W: Well, I also have a gift card I’d like to use, please. I’m not sure how much is left on there, though.
M: Okay, let me check that for you. You’ve got 7.30 left to spend on this.
W: Great! I’d like to use that then.
M: Of course, so that will be 27. 18 left to pay then please.
Test 9: BBAA【原文】
M: It seems that you are very busy these days.
W: You can’t imagine what I have to finish. The literature course is so difficult. I have to read two novels by next Monday and hand in a 3,000-word essay by next Friday.
M: So you don’t want to come to an exhibition with me this Saturday
W: I’d love to, but I’m already behind with my writing class because I had a cold for a week and missed a few lessons. You seem to have loads of free time.
M: Well, we just don’t have as much academic work as you. My college life is colorful compared with yours. There are various live performances as an art major.
W: Yes, I’m bored with the life of reading and writing every day.
M: Why don’t we stop talking Just work now. If you have finished everything by the 16th, we could go to that new play.
W: Okay. I’ll try. I don’t want to miss the student party on the 28th.
Test 10:CACC【原文】
Good morning, class. We’re all aware that we should take action to protect the environment, such as saving water, reducing pollution and planting more trees. There are some “green truths”. Are they all true Let’s see. Firstly, paper shopping bags are better than plastic ones. Is it true Actually, making a paper bag uses four times as much energy as making a plastic one and produces more greenhouse gases. So a reusable bag is the best choice. Secondly, when you turn off a device, it stops using power. Really If you turn off the television or air conditioner, it goes into the standby mode. Devices in this mode still use power. So to make sure your appliance is in fact off, you should remove the plug from its power supply. Thirdly, it’s better to take a shower than a bath. True or not In fact it depends on how long you spend in the shower and how large your bath is. If you spend more than 8 minutes in a shower, you’ll use as much as water in a bath — about 50 liters of water. So the key is to keep your shower times as short as possible. I hope all of you can pay attention to the things mentioned above in your daily life.
