[1] The dust storm is one of the most destructive disasters in the world. The sky of Beijing turns yellow as clouds of sand sweep down from the deserts of Mongolia and north-western China. Strong winds carry the dust and it covers everything in sight. In 2006, a storm threw about 300,000 tons of dust over Beijing in one night.
[2] The number of sandstorms has grown quickly over the years as the deserts expand. This is partly man-made and partly caused by the climate. Grasslands have been over-grazed (过度放牧) by sheep and goats, leaving only the soil. Too much water has been pumped(泵抽水)off from rivers and underground. This is made worse by lasting and prolonged droughts that have dominated the northern part of China as the climate grows warmer and more changeable. The result is probably the worst loss of productive land to deserts in the world.
[3] The closest sand dune to Beijing is now only 70km away and it is moving closer each year. If we don’t do anything, the desert will reach the outskirts of the city by 2040, and Beijing would be in danger.
[4] ________________, a huge programme of forest planting called the Great Green Wall has been underway for over 30 years. The barrier(屏障)is planned to be 4,500km long. However, the drought is damaging the trees and the desert is still growing at present. We should put more effort in it.
76. Where does the dust storm in Beijing come from? (within 8 words) ____________________________________________
77. Which sentence in the passage is the closest in meaning to the following one? With the growth of the deserts, there has been an increasing number of sand storms in recent years.
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78. Fill in the blank in Paragraph 4 with proper words. (within 5 words) ____________________________________________
79. List two man-made reasons for the increase in sand storms in recent years according to the passage. (within 8 words) ①____________________ ②__________________
80. Translate the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 into Chinese. ____________________________________________
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据报道近年来沙尘暴愈演愈烈,已严重影响到人们的日常生活。某英文杂志就此问题广泛征集稿件。请根据以下提示写一篇英语短文投稿。
提示:1. 介绍近年来沙尘暴越来越严峻的形势及其危害；2. 提出自己的治理意见。
要求:1. 词数:100左右；2. 逻辑严密,行文连贯。
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76. The deserts of Mongolia and north-western China
77. The number of sandstorms has grown quickly over the years as the deserts expand. 78. To hold back / stop the desert
79. ①over-grazing of grasslands ②over-use of water / water abuse 80. 但是干旱正在毁坏这些林木,目前沙漠也还在继续扩大。 写作(One possible version)
As we all know, sandstorms are becoming more and more frequent these years, which has brought a lot of inconvenience to mankind. Strong winds carry a lot of dust and sand, causing serious air pollution. During sandstorms, people cannot go out without a mask. In a nutshell, sandstorms are a threat to people. Fortunately, more and more people have now come to realize how serious the problem is. The government has begun to take measures to fight against it. But there is still a long way to go. As to us, we should try to plant more trees to win the battle against sandstorms. 听力原文 Text1
M: I’ll give you a 10% discount.
W: I’m afraid that’s not enough. Your prices are too high. Text2
W: John, could I take a look at your new MP4? M: It’s out of question. Text3
W: What a lovely room! Did you design it yourself? M: Oh, no. My wife designed it. Text4
M: It’s reported that 312 passengers died, and that the plane crashed because of heavy fog.
W: Terrible! Luckily I took your advice to go to New York by train. Text5
W: How was your interview last week? M: Someone else got the job.
W: Why? You didn’t do well in the interview?
M: No, I did very well, but they just preferred an experienced secretary. Text6
M: What can I do for you?
W: I need a one-way ticket to London for tonight. M: There are three trains to London tonight. W: How much are they?
M: The fastest train starts at 7:15 p.m. and costs 87 pounds. The next is at 8:00 and costs 56 pounds, and the last is at 10:00 and costs 60 pounds. Which one would you like to take?
W: Well, I’ll wait 2 hours for the 8:00 train. M: OK. Here’s your ticket. Enjoy your trip. W: Thank you. Text7
M: Oh, you always watch TV after supper!
W: Why not? I’m very tired after work, and watching TV is relaxing. M: Relaxing? It’s making you stupid. W: It’s teaching me about people’s lives. M: Their lives are different from ours. W: Yes, and better.
M: So you’re becoming dissatisfied with your own. W: (Sighs) Look, I just want to watch TV, OK?
M: Let’s walk the dog after supper, shall we? She’s getting overweight. Text8
M: Hi, Lily. What do you think of having lunch in the Courtyard Restaurant next to the shopping mall?
W: That sounds great, Tony, but I have a date with Mark. M: Where are you going then?
W: The Pizza Hut near the KFC. Would you like to come? M: Oh, I’d love to. But ... I don’t know Mark.
W: It doesn’t matter. He’s an easy-going person, and you’ll like him once you know him.
M: OK. I’ll join you then, if you don’t mind. When and where shall we meet? W: Right after class at the library door.
M: Oh, it’s already five to ten. Mr. Johnson must be waiting for us in the classroom.
W: Hurry up! I don’t want to be punished. Text9
W: Good morning. Please take a seat. What can I do for you? M: Well, I’ve been getting a lot of headaches recently.
W: Let me take your temperature first. Oh, it’s too high! That’s the root cause. M: Er ... W: Do you smoke?
M: Yes, but not as much as I used to. W: What about drinking? M: Only a little.
W: Good. Stop smoking! It’s dangerous for your health. M: I know, and I’m trying to stop. W: What’s your diet like?
M: I like beef and mutton very much.
W: Too much red meat is bad for your heart. Try white meat, and more vegetables. M: Should I take some pills?
W: I’ll give you some pills, but what you need to do is change your habits. M: Thanks. Text10
Recent decades have seen a rapid increase in the number of overweight kids in China, especially in bigger cities. It’s reported that about 15 percent of Chinese boys and 10 percent of girls between 6 and 18 are overweight. The youngest kids are only six or seven, and the heaviest kids weigh more than 100 kg. Many parents are trying to change the situation, and they are taking their children to see doctors. Chen Ruimin, a leading doctor at the Fuzhou Children’s Hospital in southeast Fujian Province, says unhealthy diets are the main reason why children are becoming overweight. The kids are eating too much high-fat fast food and too many sweets, while drinking too many soft drinks. Since they don’t get enough physical exercise, they become fat easily, and at risk for getting high blood pressure and heart disease. Nowadays schools are making efforts to prevent their students from becoming overweight by changing lunch menus and concentrating on physical exercise. Parents, teachers and children should all realize the seriousness of this problem.