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Module 4 Sandstorms in Asia
Section Ⅲ Grammar
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2018·杭州二中高一期末)
A sandstorm refers to a high amount of wind occurring in sandy areas，usually in deserts，where the wind speed is able to lift the top layer (层) of sand from the ground，and push it in every direction.The sand involved in the sandstorm can reach heights of about 3.05 m～15.24 m．According to Sun Landong，a meteorologist with the Lanzhou Meteorology Observatory，visibility (能见度) was less than 100 metres in Minqin，a Gansu county near Inner Mongolia because of sand.When visibility drops to less than 1 kilometre，it is called a sandstorm.
It is very dangerous to experience a sandstorm.Sand can get into the nose，eyes，mouth and lungs.If you happen to be caught in a sandstorm，you must protect yourself by wearing masks and so on.
If you're driving when such a storm approaches，it's advised that you pull off the road，since it's difficult to continue driving.This is also important since vehicles can fail during sandstorms and you could end up stuck on the road.
Most sandstorms occur in spring，and during the daytime.Many of the areas around the Persian Gulf and the Sahara are related to the most serious storms.Since it's a natural phenomenon (现象)，it can't be entirely controlled.In areas that are natural desert regions，you can't always prevent a sandstorm.There's much evidence that the planet Mars has dust storms，and clearly，no human intervention (介入) is responsible for such.Though it can move whole sand dunes and destroy crops，a sandstorm is not without advantage.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。介绍了沙尘暴的基本信息。
1．What does the first paragraph mainly talk about?
A．The feature of a sandstorm.
B．The damage caused by a sandstorm.
C．The areas usually hit by a sandstorm.
D．The measures to prepare for a sandstorm.
解析：选A 段落大意题。根据第一段的内容，尤其是“A sandstorm refers to a high amount of wind occurring in sandy areas，usually in deserts”可知，本段主要介绍沙尘暴的特点。故选A。
2．What should you do if you're driving in a sandstorm?
A．You'd better stop and ask for help.
B．You'd better drive home as quickly as possible.
C．You'd better find a gas station first.
D．You'd better stop your car on the side of the road.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“If you're driving when such a storm approaches，it's advised that you pull off the road”可知，如果你遇到沙尘暴，你最好把车停在路边。故选D。
3．What can we know about the sandstorm according to the text?
A．It can't be forecast.
B．It can be prevented.
C．It is the result of human activities.
D．It can't completely disappear on the earth.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，沙尘暴是一种自然现象，不能完全被控制，也不会完全消失。故选D。
4．What will be talked about if there is the fifth paragraph?
A．The cause of sandstorms.
B．The prevention of sandstorms.
C．The advantage of sandstorms.
D．The forecast of sandstorms.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句可推知，下一段作者要谈论沙尘暴所带来的益处。故选C。
B
At a farm off Narrow Lane near Lexington，Kentucky，US，old?fashioned houses look over the little red barn (畜舍)．The farm is mostly empty now.Jim Mahan and his family，who lived there for generations，have moved to a different plot of land in northern Fayette County.As land is sold，houses go up where there once were fields.
But during the summer，the barn is filled with city kids who have come to enjoy the farm.They're members of the Fayette County Livestock (FCL) Club，which showcases (展示) various skills.The barn is where they look after the animals.“A lot of Lexington kids don't know anything about farm life，” said Adria Meier,17，who has looked after goats and sheep for three years.“There is so much to learn.”
The dozen or so children who take care of their goats and sheep at the little red barn must take a six?hour class before they get an animal.They pay for their own animals but get special club programs，such as one that provides vet(兽医) care.
Mahan lets the group use the barn for free，and the kids spend up to three hours a day there during the summer.But as his land gets sold，he doesn't know whether the club can continue.What makes the FCL Club special is that most of the kids can't just walk out their doors and take care of their animals.Most are driven to the barn by their mothers，who usually hang around and chat as their kids feed and exercise the animals.
There are valuable lessons learned along the way.For instance，don't cut wool off your goat when there is wind，and sheep are social animals and will cry loudly when separated.“Tending to animals helps teach us responsibility.Unlike learning to shoot an arrow，caring for an animal isn't something you can simply abandon，” said Carly Playforth,16，of Lexington.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。向我们讲述了一群城里的孩子来到乡间农场体验不同的生活——照顾农场动物的故事。
5．What is the requirement for kids before they get animals?
A．Attend a class. B．Pay certain money.
C．Have varied skills. D．Get special club programs.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“must take a six?hour class before they get an animal”可知，得到动物之前，孩子们必须上一节六小时的课程，这个课程可能是培训孩子们如何照顾动物的，故选A项。
6．What do we know about the club?
A．It offers services unconditionally.
B．It pays for their use of the barn.
C．It lets mothers care for animals.
D．It allows mothers to push kids.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Most are driven to the barn by their mothers”可推知，该俱乐部让孩子的妈妈督促孩子参与农场活动，故选D项。
7．How does Carly Playforth feel about the experience?
A．Suspicious. B．Moved.
C．Appreciative. D．Opposed.
解析：选C 观点态度题。最后一段首句是段落主旨句，作者引用Carly Playforth的话进一步说明了照顾动物教会孩子们许多东西，比如责任。由此可知，Carly Playforth对这次经历是赞赏的(Appreciative)，故选C项。
8．What is the passage mainly about?
A．Kids' life on a sold farm.
B．Valuable lessons learned on the farm.
C．A special club intended for Lexington kids.
D．A club activity of caring for farm animals.
解析：选D 主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，本文重点介绍的是FCL俱乐部借助一个农场举办的活动——让孩子们亲自照顾动物，在这一过程中，孩子们受益匪浅。故选D项。
Ⅱ.短文改错
Spring is my favourite season of the year.The days are not so hot even though the sun shone brightly.The trees and grasses look green.Whatever I look，I can see so many pretty flowers.It rains sometimes but not so much.We needn't wear so many clothes to keeping ourselves warm.I like to play in my garden earlier in the morning.I feel energetically because it is clean and fresh on spring.On holidays，we often have the breakfast in the garden.It is pleasant to sit outside.They are so many things I like about spring.That is why is my favourite season.
答案：
Spring is my favourite season of the year.The days are not so hot even though the sun brightly.The trees and look green. I look，I can see so many pretty flowers.It rains sometimes but not so much.We needn't wear so many clothes to ourselves warm.I like to play in my garden in the morning.I feel because it is clean and fresh spring.On holidays，we often have breakfast in the garden.It is pleasant to sit outside. are so many things I like about spring.That is why is my favourite season.
1．meteorologist n．气象学家
2．pull off 靠边停车
3．plot n．小块地；故事情节；布局
4．hang around 逗留；闲逛
5．for instance 比如
The dozen or so children who take care of their goats and sheep at the little red barn must take a six?hour class before they get an animal.
[分析] Who引导定语从句修饰句子的主语children，before引导时间状语从句。
[翻译] 在小红畜舍里照顾羊的十二名左右的孩子们在得到动物之前必须上6小时的课程。
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Module 4 Sandstorms in Asia
Section Ⅰ Introduction & Reading and Vocabulary
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
We all know the characteristics of a sandstorm—strong winds，sand in the air，poor visibility(能见度)．But what else do you know about it？Do you know for example，that the first sandstorm of 2009 hit North China's Inner Mongolia in late February?
Sandstorms are today a special treat of life in northern China because of desertification and the retreat (后退) of northern grasslands.They usually occur between February and May.
Fortunately，sandstorms this year should be fewer than in past years in northern China，according to the National Meteorological Center.
And the chances of sandstorms hitting Beijing are small，because recent rain has stopped drought (旱灾)．Tree planting，as well as other measures taken by the government，has also helped decrease the chances of sandstorms in the city.
Sandstorms can be dangerous.However，there are measures you can take to protect yourself from harm.
?Wear a mask.Cover your nose and mouth with a mask that can keep out of sand，or use a wet handkerchief.
?If you are driving and the storm is far away from you，you may be likely to drive faster than it.If it looks like you will be caught in the storm，stop and wait it out.
?Take cover.If there is no shelter，then lie down.Keep eyes，nose and mouth covered.Cover your head with your arms or a backpack to protect yourself against flying objects.
If you are caught in a desert sandstorm，take the following actions.
?Mark your direction before lying down.It is easy to get lost in a desert.
?Keep plenty of water at hand.If you get lost，you need water to keep your life until you find your way or help arrives.
?Stay together if traveling in a group.Lock arms if caught in a sandstorm.
The most useful measure would actually be to prevent sandstorms.To make this goal come true，people should plant trees，and stop desertification.
Today, the straight?line distance between Tian'anmen Square and a desert called Tianmo in Hebei Province is only about 80 km.If desertification is not stopped，environmental protection experts say，it will probably not be long before Beijingers can catch a camel to work.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。介绍了沙尘暴的特点以及人们遇到它时的防护手段等。
1．Which of the following is NOT the characteristics of a sandstorm?
A．Strong winds. B．Sand in the air.
C．Poor visibility. D．Heavy snow.
解析：选D 细节理解题。由第一段第一句“We all know the characteristics of a sandstorm—strong winds，sand in the air，poor visibility(能见度)．”可知，应选D项。
2．What can we know from the passage?
A．By the end of 2009 no sandstorm had happened.
B．Sandstorms usually happen in spring.
C．Sandstorms are a part of life in China.
D．What you need to do in sandstorms is just lie down.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“They usually occur between February and May.”可知，应选B项。
3．In order to protect yourself from harm in a sandstorm，which of the following measures CAN'T you do?
A．Find a shelter.
B．Cover your head with a bag.
C．Lie down to wait.
D．Speed up and rush through the sandstorm.
解析：选D 细节理解题。由文章中的“If it looks like you will be caught in the storm，stop and wait it out.”可知，应选D项。
4．What can we infer from the passage?
A．North China has been hit by sandstorms for several years.
B．The distance of 80 km has made the chances of sandstorms hitting Beijing small this year.
C．Planting trees can help make sandstorms disappear.
D．It is more dangerous in cities because there are more flying objects.
解析：选A 推理判断题。由第三段中的“Fortunately，sandstorms this year should be fewer than in past years in northern China”可推知，应选A项。
B
(2018·河南安阳期末)
When I was younger，I was too shy to the point where I could not even make eye contact (接触) with people I didn't know.If someone greeted me in the hallway (走廊)，I would lower my head and hurriedly pass.
Funnily enough，this would not have been such a big deal if I had connected with their values and interests.However，everyone in my school was much wealthier than me，and focused on partying and fashion which were contrary to my interests.Although I had a few acquaintances (熟人)，no one seemed to understand me，unable to share my sometime dark humor and interest in science fiction.
Halfway through ninth grade，I was once again thrown into a school of strangers.Making friends was difficult，and I sat alone at lunch for the rest of the year.In tenth grade，however，I took part in my school's theatre program，where I met some of my closest friends.The theatre forced me to overcome my shyness and taught me to speak up for myself.Furthermore，pretending to be someone else gave me a sense of previously unknown confidence.
Although I have a lot going for me right now，I will never forget the struggles I had to overcome when I was younger.This is why，whenever I see someone struggling or standing by themselves，I always invite them to sit with my friends and me.I may not be able to give them my full attention all the time，but the main point is to let them know someone recognizes their existence and is willing to connect with them.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。作者通过叙述自己的经历告诉我们如何去逐渐克服害羞。
5．What do you know about the author according to the first two paragraphs?
A．Others couldn't understand him.
B．He argued with others often.
C．He envied the rich very much.
D．He had many interesting hobbies.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Although I had a few acquaintances(熟人)，no one seemed to understand me，unable to share my sometime dark humor and interest in science fiction.”可知，A项正确。故选A。
6．When did the author begin to feel self?confident?
A．In Grade Seven. B．In Grade Eight.
C．In Grade Ninth. D．In Grade Ten.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“In tenth grade...The theatre forced me to overcome my shyness and taught me to speak up for myself.Furthermore，pretending to be someone else gave me a sense of previously unknown confidence.”可知，D项正确。故选D。
7．How does the author help those struggling or standing by themselves?
A．By inviting his friends to accompany them.
B．By asking them to sit with his friends and him.
C．By persuading them to overcome their problems.
D．By giving them his full attention all the time.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“This is why，whenever I see someone struggling or standing by themselves，I always invite them to sit with my friends and me.”可知，B项正确。故选B。
8．What does the author intend to tell us?
A．How to get on well with others.
B．How to make friends with others.
C．How to get rid of shyness gradually.
D．How to grow up in a healthy way.
解析：选C 写作意图题。作者通过叙述自己的经历告诉我们如何去逐渐克服害羞。故选C。
Ⅱ.语法填空
(原创题)
In northern China during spring，a big sandstorm often makes trouble for the daily life，and even brings serious damage to human health.But how much do you know about it？A sandstorm refers to a high amount of wind 1.____________ (occur) in sandy areas，especially in deserts，where 2.____________ speed of the wind is able to lift the top layer of sand from the ground，and push it in every 3.____________ (imagine) direction.The sand in a sandstorm can reach a 4.____________ (high) of about 10～50 feet.5.____________ (usual)，the height of a sandstorm is related 6.____________ wind strength.
It is dangerous to make your way through a sandstorm，since your ability 7.____________ (see) ahead can be severely blocked.On the way to work or home，we can see lots of traffic accidents 8.____________ are caused by it.So what should we do to protect ourselves？9.____________ you happen to be caught in a sandstorm，protective eyewear 10.____________ (recommend)．Besides，the government should take every possible measure to prevent it from happening again.
【语篇解读】 本篇文章介绍了沙尘暴。沙尘暴是一种灾害性天气现象，常在多沙地区发生。
1．解析：考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，空处为非谓语动词，因wind和occur是逻辑上的主谓关系，故用动词?ing形式作后置定语，表示主动。
答案：occurring
2．解析：考查冠词。the speed of...“……的速度”。
答案：the
3．解析：考查词形转换。根据空后的名词和语境可知，空处应用所给词的形容词形式。imaginable“想象得到的”。
答案：imaginable
4．解析：考查词形转换。根据空前的“a”及空后的“of”可知，空处应填名词，作reach的宾语。
答案：height
5．解析：考查词形转换。此处应用所给词的副词形式修饰句子。
答案：Usually
6．解析：考查固定搭配。be related to“和……有联系”，为固定搭配。
答案：to
7．解析：考查非谓语动词。ability to do sth.“做某事的能力”，为固定用法。
答案：to see
8．解析：考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空处引导定语从句，指代先行词traffic accidents，并在从句中作主语，故填which/that。
答案：which/that
9．解析：考查连词。根据语境可知，此处表示条件，故用If“如果”。
答案：If
10．解析：考查动词的时态和语态。根据语境可知，此处表示被推荐，故应用被动语态，又因文中讲述的是一般情况，应用一般现在时，故填is recommended。
答案：is recommended
1．characteristic n．特征；特点
2．keep out of 把……挡在外面
3．funnily adv.奇怪地
4．furthermore adv.此外；而且
5．existence n．存在
If desertification is not stopped，environmental protection experts say，it will probably not be long before Beijingers can catch a camel to work.
[分析] 在该句中，environmental protection experts say是插入语，用逗号与整个句子分隔开。If desertification is not stopped是条件状语从句，before Beijingers can catch a camel to work是时间状语从句。
[翻译] 环境保护专家们说，如果沙漠化不被阻止，可能不久后北京人就要骑骆驼上班了。
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Module 4 Sandstorms in Asia
Section Ⅱ Integrating Skills & Cultural Corner
Ⅰ.七选五
(2019·全国卷Ⅰ)
Is Fresh Air Really Good for You?
We all grew up hearing people tell us to “go out and get some fresh air.”_1_ According to recent studies，the answer is a big YES，if the air quality in your camping area is good.
_2_ If the air you're breathing is clean?which it would be if you're away from the smog of cities?then the air is filled with life?giving，energizing oxygen.If you exercise out of doors，your body will learn to breathe more deeply，allowing even more oxygen to get to your muscles(肌肉)and your brain.
Recently，people have begun studying the connection between the natural world and healing(治愈)．_3_In these places patients can go to be near nature during their recovery.It turns out that just looking at green，growing things can reduce stress，lower blood pressure，and put people into a better mood(情绪)．Greenery is good for us.Hospital patients who see tree branches out their window are likely to recover at a faster rate than patients who see buildings or sky instead._4_ It gives us a great feeling of peace.
_5_While the sun's rays can age and harm our skin，they also give is beneficial Vitamin D．To make sure you get enough Vitamin D—but still protect your skin—put on sunscreen right as you head outside.It takes sunscreen about fifteen minutes to start working，and that's plenty of time for your skin to absorb a day's worth of Vitamin D.
A．Fresh air cleans our lungs.
B．So what are you waiting for?
C．Being in nature refreshes us.
D．Another side benefit of getting fresh air is sunlight.
E．But is fresh air really as good for you as your mother always said?
F．Just as importantly，we tend to associate air with health care.
G．All across the country，recovery centers have begun building Healing Gardens.
【语篇解读】 这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了新鲜空气的好处：新鲜空气中的氧气，阳光对人们的身心健康均有好处。人们已经开始利用大自然和治愈疾病的关系，建造“康复花园”，治疗病人了。
1．解析：选E 根据下一句中的“the answer is a big YES”可知，该空应该是一个一般疑问句，选项中只有E选项是一般疑问句。故选E：但是新鲜空气真得像你母亲说的那样对你有好处吗？空前的“people tell us to ‘go out and get some fresh air.’”和选项中的“your mother always said”亦是呼应。
2．解析：选A 根据下一句中提到的“If the air you're breathing is clean...the air is filled with life?giving，energizing oxygen.”可知，新鲜空气充满赋予人生命的，充满活力的氧气。下文中的“...breathe more deeply，allowing even more oxygen to get to your muscles and your brain”是对前文的递进：在户外，更多的氧气进入你的肌肉和大脑。根据前面的分析可以推知，该空应该提到新鲜空气的基本作用，根据常识，我们知道吸入的空气首先进入的是肺部，然后才会使我们的肌肉和大脑受益，故选A：新鲜空气清洁我们的肺部。
3．解析：选G 根据下一句中提到的“these places”可以推知，该空应该提到表示地点的复数名词。选项中只有G选项提到该类名词，故选G：在全国，康复中心已经开始建造“康复花园”。these places就是指Healing Gardens。
4．解析：选C 前文介绍的是“康复花园”中的绿色植物对于病人康复的好的作用：绿色的正在成长的植物可以减轻压力，降低血压，使人情绪良好。空后提到“它给我们一种平和感”。该空起承上启下的作用，仍然要提到处于“康复花园”这种自然环境中的好处，空后的“it”也要指代这种情况。故选C：身处大自然可以使人精神焕发。
5．解析：选D 根据下文中提到的“the sun's rays...give is beneficial Vitamin D．”可知，该段介绍的阳光的好处。故该选项应该提到阳光。选项中只有D选项涉及阳光。故选D：获得新鲜空气的另一个好处是阳光。
Ⅱ.完形填空
(2018·江苏泰州中学高二上学期期中)
She looked up at me sadly.Obviously，her pain was unbearable.I _1_ her as she swam silently around the small pool，surrounded by people she didn't know.The top left corner of her yellow shell was _2_，and her flippers (鳍状肢) were filled with cuts and scars.Then she swam slowly to others.
I couldn't help but think that these _3_ creatures looked as though they were war heroes wounded in battle，but they weren't.They were just a group of innocent sea turtles that had been injured by _4_ humans.
Earlier that day，our group of forty high school students had learned that those endangered sea turtles were being _5_ all the time _6_ water pollution，litter，and careless fishermen.We were taught how to _7_ the deaths and injuries of this species and to encourage others to conserve our ocean life and environment.
I had always been conscious of the damage our environment was suffering _8_ I had never truly been given the opportunity to _9_ the devastating (毁灭性的) effects of environmental destruction until I observed that _10_.Seeing a picture or movie of these animals cannot truly capture the _11_ on their faces.Now that I have witnessed the _12_ caused by the pollution and people's carelessness，I try to encourage my peers to _13_ their daily habits to _14_ the environment by recycling，conserving water and energy，or _15_ time and money to help save endangered animals.I stress to them that we need to start saving our environment now _16_ it's too late.We must fight for those creatures that cannot _17_ for themselves because we have only one world to live in and one _18_ to save it.Now I will always be that person _19_ that ice cream wrapper flying crazily in the wind just because I hate the thought of even one piece of _20_ on the ground.
【语篇解读】 作者从一只受伤的小海龟说起，鼓励同伴们改变生活习惯，通过循环利用，节约水和能源，花时间和金钱来帮助拯救濒临灭绝的动物，从而使环境受益。
1．A.recognized B．introduced
C．watched D．satisfied
解析：选C 句意：我看着它，它静静地在小池塘里游着，池塘周围站着它不认识的人。recognize“认识，意识到”；introduce“介绍”；watch“观察，观看”；satisfy“使满意”。故选C。
2．A.strange B．missing
C．shining D．complex
解析：选B 句意：它黄色的壳的左上角不见了，并且它的鳍状肢满是伤口和疤痕。strange“奇怪的”；missing“缺失的”；shining“光亮的，华丽的”；complex“复杂的”。故选B。
3．A.troublesome B．rare
C．ugly D．unfortunate
解析：选D 根据上文“The top left corner of her yellow shell was _2_，and her flippers (鳍状肢) were filled with cuts and scars.”可知，它们是不幸的。troublesome“麻烦的，讨厌的”；rare“稀有的”；ugly“丑陋的”；unfortunate“不幸的”。故选D。
4．A.skillful B．stubborn
C．intelligent D．careless
解析：选D 由下文中的“careless fishermen”和“people's carelessness”可知，D项正确。故选D。
5．A.studied B．discovered
C．killed D．displayed
解析：选C 此处是说那些濒临灭绝的海龟因为水污染、乱丢的垃圾、粗心大意的渔民而被杀。故选C。
6．A.because of B．in case of
C．in spite of D．apart from
解析：选A because of“因为”；in case of“万一，如果发生”；in spite of“尽管，不管”；apart from“除……之外”。此处表示原因。故选A。
7．A.report B．lessen
C．escape D．prove
解析：选B 此处意为“我们学会了如何减少这个物种的死亡和受伤”。故选B。
8．A.so B．but
C．or D．and
解析：选B 前后为转折关系。故选B。
9．A.see B．predict
C．prevent D．experience
解析：选A 此处意为“我总能意识到我们的环境遭受的破坏，但我从未真正有机会看到环境破坏产生的毁灭性的影响”。see“看到”；predict“预言”；prevent“预防，防止”；experience“经历”。故选A。
10．A.boater B．fisherman
C．visitor D．turtle
解析：选D 此处指前面“我”看到的那只受伤的海龟。故选D。
11．A.pain B．dirt
C．mask D．sign
解析：选A 此处与文章开头第二句中的“pain”照应。故选A。
12．A.worry B．harm
C．anger D．shame
解析：选B 此处表示“我目睹了污染和人们的疏忽造成的伤害”。故选B。
13．A.mention B．form
C．change D．check
解析：选C 此处意为“我试图鼓励我的同伴们改变他们的日常习惯”。故选C。
14．A.describe B．witness
C．investigate D．benefit
解析：选D 此处表示“从而使环境受益”。故选D。
15．A.donating B．sharing
C．ignoring D．recording
解析：选A 此处意为“花时间和金钱来帮助拯救濒临灭绝的动物”。故选A。
16．A.unless B．before
C．while D．though
解析：选B 考查连词。句意：我向他们强调，我们现在需要开始拯救我们的环境，趁现在还不太晚。unless“除非”；before“在……之前”；while“虽然，然而”；though“虽然，尽管”。故选B。
17．A.wait B．search
C．care D．fight
解析：选D 此处意为“我们必须为那些不能为自己而战的动物而战”。故选D。
18．A.need B．place
C．chance D．promise
解析：选C 此处意为“因为我们只有一个生存的世界和一次拯救它的机会”。need“需要”；place“地方”；chance“机会”；promise“诺言”。故选C。
19．A.running after B．looking after
C．naming after D．asking after
解析：选A 此处意为“现在我是那个追逐着在空中疯狂飞舞的冰激凌包装纸的人”。故选A。
20．A.food B．coin
C．litter D．metal
解析：选C 此处意为“仅仅因为我讨厌哪怕是一小片垃圾在地上”。故选C。
