It seems every major city and town around the...

It seems every major city and town around the world hosts an annual marathon, with thousands of athletes running a gruelling 42.1 kilometres. While many runners' motivation is to beat their personal best and cross the finishing line without collapsing, they're also doing it for a good cause—to generate funds for charity. But like other major events, the marathon also generates a massive carbon footprint. Thousands travel —some by plane—to the location, and waste from food packaging and goody bags gets left behind by spectators and runners. This is becoming a big issue for cities—how to host a worthwhile event, encouraging people to exercise and help charities, while protecting the environment? Several cities have developed formal plans to reduce their environmental impact and promote sustainable （可持续的） ideas. One event in Wales, for example, introduced recycling for old running kit .

It's something that this year's London Marathon tried to tackle by reducing the number of drink stations on the running route, giving out water in paper cups and offering some drinks in eatable seaweed capsules. They also trialled new bottle belts made from recycled plastic so 700 runners could carry water bottles with them during their run. London Marathon event director Hugh Brasner told the BBC: “There are a lot of initiatives （倡议） we are using this year that we think will lead to some huge behavioural changes in the future.”

Meanwhile, some people still think running a marathon could be our best foot forward in helping the planet. Dr Andrea Collins from Cardiff University told the BBC: “Training for a marathon makes you more sustainable in day-to-day activities. I started walking or running to work every day and shunning public transport altogether. Being environmentally friendly while training sticks with you and becomes a way of life. ”

1.Why do many people enter for a marathon?

A.To achieve their own ambitions.

B.To generate a massive carbon footprint.

C.To improve themselves both physically and mentally.

D.To challenge their personal limitations and raise money for charities.

2.What did Hugh Brasner think of this year's London Marathon?

A.It may bring a large profit to London.

B.It saved a lot of water resources and power.

C.It may improve people's behaviour in the future.

D.It may make Londoners more friendly when running a marathon.

3.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “shunning” in the last paragraph?

A.Damaging. B.Avoiding.

C.Choosing. D.Changing.

4.What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A.Running a marathon can make more money.

B.Running a marathon can do great damage to the earth.

C.Running a marathon can change people's life completely.

D.Running a marathon can contribute to protecting the earth.

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Disposing of the garbage we produce every day is a major problem in cities around the world. In the United States, over 160 million tons of garbage is produced every year. Ten percent is recycled, ten percent is burned, and the rest is put in landfills. But finding land for new landfills is becoming more difficult.

A city that has solved this problem in an unusual way is Machida in Tokyo. They have developed a totally new way of dealing with garbage. The key to the operation is that people should work together. Families must divide their garbage into six groups:

The items in Groups 1 to 5 are collected on different days. Large items are only collected upon request. Then the garbage is taken to a centre that looks like a clean new office building or hospital. Inside the centre, special equipment is used to sort and deal with garbage. Almost everything can be reused: garden or kitchen trash becomes fertilizer; garbage that can burn is burned to produce electricity; metal containers and bottles are recycled; and old furniture, clothing, and other useful items are cleaned, repaired, and resold cheaply or given away. The work provides employment for the disabled and gives them a chance to learn new skills.

Nowadays, officials from cities around the world visit Machida to see whether they can use some of these ideas and techniques to solve their own garbage problems.

1. Each year people in the U.S.A. have to find places to put in _______ million tons of garbage.

A.160           B.128               C.16                    D.32

2.George’s family has the following garbage: wooden chairs, empty tins and branches. Into which group should he put the garbage?

A. Group 6, Group 5, Group 1.           B. Group 1, Group 3, Group 2.

C. Group 6, Group 5, Group 2.           D. Group 6, Group 4, Group 1.

3. From the text we know that ________ .

A. those who are working at the garbage disposal centre are disabled persons.

B. without people’s cooperation, the garbage disposal project would be a failure.

C. the items in Group1 and Group6 are not collected on the same day.

D. the garage is taken to a clean new office building for disposal.

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American cities are 1 other cities around the world. In every country, cities reflect the 2 of the culture. Cities contain the very 3 side of a society: opportunities for education, employment and so on. They also 4  the very worst parts of a society: violent crime, racial discrimination and poverty. American cities are changing, just 5 American society.

After World War Ⅱ， the population of 6  large American cities decreased; ___7, the population in many Sun Belt cities increased. Los Angeles and Houston are cities 8__ population increased. These population moving to and from the city reflect the changing values of American society.

During this time, in the 9 1940s and early 1950s, city people became wealthier. They had more children. They needed more 10 . They moved out their flats in the city to buy their own houses. They bought houses in the 11 , areas near a city where people live. These are areas without many offices or factories. During the 1950s the American “dream” was to have a house on the outskirts.

Now things are changing. The children of the people who 12 the cities in the 1950s are now adults. They, 13 their parents, want to live in the cities. 14continue to move to cities in the Sun Belt. Cities are 15 and the population is increasing in 16 states as Texas, Florida and California. Others are moving to more 17  cities of the Northeast and Midwest, such as Boston, Baltimore and Chicago.

Many young professionals, doctors and lawyers are moving back into the city. They prefer the city 18 the suburbs because their jobs are there; they are afraid of the fuel shortage; or they just 19 the excitement and opportunities which the city offers. A new class is moving into the cities---a wealthier, 20 mobile class.

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American cities are similar to other cities around the world．In every country,　 cities reflect the values of the culture．American cities are changing，just as American society is changing．

After World War II，the population of most large American cities decreased；however, the population in many Sun Belt cities increased．In the late 1940s and early 1950s，city residents became wealthier．They had more children so they needed more space．They moved out of their apartments in the city to buy their own homes．They bought houses in the suburbs(郊区)．

Now things are changing，the children of the people who left the cities in the 1950s are now adults．Many, unlike their parents，want to live in the cities．They continue to move to Sun Belt cities and older ones of the Northeast and Midwest．Many young professionals are moving back into the city．They prefer the city to the suburbs because their jobs are there；or they just enjoy the excitement and possibilities that the city offers．

This population shift(迁移)is bringing problems as well as benefits．Countless poor people must leave their apartments in the city because the owners want to sell the buildings or make apartments for sale instead of for rent．In the 1950s，many poor people did not have enough money to move to the suburbs；now many of these same people do not have enough money to stay in the cities．

Only a few years ago，people thought that the older American cities were dying．Some city residents now see a bright，new future．Others see only problems and conflicts．One thing is sure：many dying cities in America are alive again．

1.What does the author think of cities all over the world?

A．They are dying．　　　 B．They are hopeless．

C．They are similar．　 D．They are different．

2.Why did American city residents want to live in the suburbs after World War II?

A．Because older American cities were dying．

B．Because they were richer and needed more space．

C．Because cities contained the worst parts of society．

D．Because they could hardly afford to live in the city．

3.According to the 4th paragraph，a great many poor people in American cities____．

A．are faced with housing problems

B．are forced to move back to the suburbs

C．want to sell their buildings

D．need more money for daily expenses

4.We can conclude from the text that_________________.

A．American cities are changing for the worse

B．people have different views on American cities

C．older people prefer the city to the suburbs in America

D．the population is decreasing in older American cities

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American cities are similar to other cities around the world. In every country, cities reflect the values of the culture. American cities are changing, just as American society is changing.

After World War II, the population of most large American cities decreased; however, the population in many Sun Belt cities increased. Los Angeles and Houston are cities where population shifts（转移）to and from the city reflect the changing values of American society. In the late 1940s and early 1950s, city residents（居民）became wealthier. They had more children so they needed more space. They moved out of their apartments in the city to buy their own homes. They bought houses in the suburbs（郊区）。

Now things are changing. The children of the people who left the cities in the 1950s are now adults. Many, unlike their parents, want to live in the cities. They continue to move to Sun Belt cities and older ones of the Northeast and Midwest. Many young professionals are moving back into the city. They prefer the city to the suburbs because their jobs are there; or they just enjoy the excitement and possibilities that the city offers.

This population shift is bringing problems as well as benefits. Countless poor people must leave their apartments in the city because the owners want to sell the buildings or make apartments for sale instead of for rent. In the 1950s , many poor people did not have enough money to move to the suburbs; now many of these same people do not have enough money to stay in the cities.

Only a few years ago, people thought that the older American cities were dying . Some city residents now see a bright, new future. Others see only problems and conflicts. One thing is sure: many dying cities are alive again.

1.What does the author think of cities all over the world?

A. They are alive.　　 B. They are hopeless.

C. They are similar.　　 D. They are different.

2.Why did American city residents want to live in the suburbs after World War II?

A. Because older American cities were dying.

B. Because they were richer and needed more space.

C. Because cities contained the worst parts of society.

D. Because they could hardly afford to live in the city.

3.According to the 4th paragraph, a great many poor people in American cities .

A. are faced with housing problems.　　 B. are forced to move to the suburbs.

C. want to sell their buildings.　　 D. need more money for daily expenses.

4.We can conclude from the text that　　　 .

A. American cities are changing for the worse.

B. people have different views on American cities.

C. many people are now moving from American cities.

D. the population is decreasing in older　 American cities.

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American cities are similar to other cities around the world; In every country. Cities reflect the values of the culture. American cities are changing， just as American society is changing.

After Wolld Wa Ⅱ,the population of most large American cities decreased; bowever. The populaton In omthe Sun Belt cities increased. Los Angeles and Houston are eitit where populatfon shife（转移）to and from the oity reflect the changing values of Amorican society. In the late 1940s and early 1950s,city residents（居民）became wealthier. They had more children so they needed more space, They moved out of their apartments in the city to buy their own homes. They bought houses in the suburbs（郊区）.

Now things are changing. The children of the people who left the cities in the 1950s are now adults. Many, unlike their parents, want to live in the cities. They continue to move to Sun Belt cities and older ones of the Northeast and Midwest. Many young professionals are moving back into city. They prefer the city to the burbs because their jobs are there; or they jus enjoy the excitement and possibii that the city offers.

his  people     shift is bringing problems as well as benefits. Countless poot people  must leave  their apartments in the city because the owners want to sell the buildings or make apartments for sale instead of for rent. In the 1950s, many poor people did not have enough money to move to the suburbs; now many of these same people do not have enough money to stay in the cities.

Only a few years ago, people though that the older  American cities were dying. Some city residents now see a bright,  new fiture,  Others see only problems and comfiels the thing is sure many dying cities are alive again.

1. What does the author  think of cities all over the world?

A. They are alive.                        B. They are hopeless.

C. They are similar.                            D. They are different.

2.Why did American city residents want to live in the suburbs after World War Ⅱ?

A. Because older American cities were dying.

B. Because they were richer and needed more space.

C. Because cities contained the wont pare of society.

D. Because they could hardly afford a live in the city.

3. According to the 4th paragraph, a great many poor people in American cities_________.

A. are faced with housing problems

B. are forced to move to the suburbs

C. want to sell their buildings

D. need more money for daily expenses

4. We ear comude  from the text that ________.

A. American cities are changing far the worse

B. people have different views on American cities

C. many people are now moving from American cities

D. the population is decreasing in older American cities

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American cities are similar to other cities around the world．In every country, cities reflect the values of the culture．American cities are changing, just as American society is changing．

　After World War II, the population of most large American cities decreased; however, the population in many Sun Belt cities increased．Los Angeles and Houston are cities where population shifts（转移） to and from the city reflect the changing values of American society．In the late 1940s and early 1950s, city residents （居民） became wealthier．They had more children so they needed more space．They moved out of their apartments in the city to buy their own homes．They bought houses in the suburbs（郊区）．

Now things are changing．The children of the people who left the cities in 1950s are now adults．Many, unlike their parents, want to live in the cities．They continue to move to Sun Belt cities and older ones of the Northeast and Midwest．Many young professionals are moving back into the city．They prefer the city to the suburbs because their jobs are there; or they just enjoy the excitement and possibilities that the city offers．

This population shift is bringing problems as well as benefits．Countless poor people must leave their apartments in the city because the owners want to sell the buildings or make apartments for sale instead of for rent．In the 1950s, many poor people did not have enough money to move to the suburbs; now many of these people do not have enough money to stay in the cities．

Only a few years ago, people thought that the older American cities were dying．Some city residents now see a bright, new future ．Others see only problems and conflicts．One thing is sure：many dying cities are alive again．

1.What does the author think of cities all over the world ?

A．They are alive ．                              B．They are hopeless．

C．They are similar                              D．They are different．

2.Why did American city residents want to live in the suburbs after World War Ⅱ?

A．Because older American cities were dying．

B．Because they were richer and needed more space．

C．Because cities contained the worst parts of society．

D．Because they could hardly afford to live in the city．

3.According to the 4^th paragragh, a great many poor people in American cities ______．

A．are faced with housing problems          B．are faced to move to the suburbs

C．want to sell their buildings                  D．need more money for daily expenses

4.We can conclude from the text that ______．

A．American cities are changing for the worse

B．people have different views on American cities

C．many people are now moving from American cities

D．the population is decreasing in older American cities

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American cities are similar to other cities around the world．In every country,　 cities reflect the values of the culture．American cities are changing，just as American society is changing．

After World War II，the population of most large American cities decreased；however, the population in many Sun Belt cities increased．In the late 1940s and early 1950s，city residents became wealthier．They had more children so they needed more space．They moved out of their apartments in the city to buy their own homes．They bought houses in the suburbs（郊区）．

Now things are changing，the children of the people who left the cities in the 1950s are now adults．Many, unlike their parents，want to live in the cities．They continue to move to Sun Belt cities and older ones of the Northeast and Midwest．Many young professionals are moving back into the city．They prefer the city to the suburbs because their jobs are there；or they just enjoy the excitement and possibilities that the city offers．

This population shift（迁移）is bringing problems as well as benefits．Countless poor people must leave their apartments in the city because the owners want to sell the buildings or make apartments for sale instead of for rent．In the 1950s，many poor people did not have enough money to move to the suburbs；now many of these same people do not have enough money to stay in the cities．

Only a few years ago，people thought that the older American cities were dying．Some city residents now see a bright，new future．Others see only problems and conflicts．One thing is sure：many dying cities in America are alive again．

1.What does the author think of cities all over the world?

A．They are dying．　　 B．They are hopeless．

C．They are similar．　 D．They are different．

2.Why did American city residents want to live in the suburbs after World War II?

A．Because older American cities were dying．

B．Because they were richer and needed more space．

C．Because cities contained the worst parts of society．

D．Because they could hardly afford to live in the city．

3.According to the 4th paragraph，a great many poor people in American cities____．

A．are faced with housing problems

B．are forced to move back to the suburbs

C．want to sell their buildings

D．need more money for daily expenses

4.We can conclude from the text that_________________．

A．American cities are changing for the worse

B．people have different views on American cities

C．older people prefer the city to the suburbs in America

D．the population is decreasing in older American cities

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American cities are similar to other cities around the world. In every country, cities reflect the values of the culture. American cities are changig, just as American society is changing.

After World War Ⅱ, the population of most large American cities decreased; however, the population in many Sun Belt cities increased. Los Angles and Houston are cities where population shifts (转移) to and from the city reflect the changing values of American society. In the late 1940s and early 1950s, city residents became wealthier. They had more children so they needed more space. They moved out of their apartments in the city to buy their own homes. They bought houses in the suburbs.

Now things are changing. The children of the people who left the cities in the 1950s are now adults. Many, unlike their parents, want to live in the cities. They continue to move to Sun Belt cities and older ones of the Northeast and Midwest. Many young professionals are moving back into the city. They prefer the city to the suburbs because their jobs are there; or they just enjoy the excitement and possibilities that the city offers.

This population shift is bringing problems as well as benefits. Countless poor people must leave their apartments in the city because the owners want to sell the buildings or make apartments for sale instead of for rent. In the 1950s, many poor people did not have enough money to move to the suburbs; now many of these same people do not have enough money to stay in the cities.

Only a few years ago, people thought that the older American cities were dying. Some city residents now see a bright, new future. Others see only problems and conflicts. One thing is sure: many dying cities are alive again.

1..

What does the author think of cities all over the world?

A. They are similar.                          B. They are hopeless.

C. They are alive.                        D. They are different.

2..

Why did American city residents want to live in the suburbs after World War Ⅱ?

A. Because older American cities were dying.

B. Because they were richer and needed more space.

C. Because they could hardly afford to live in the city.

D. Because cities contained the worst parts of society.

3..

According to the 4th paragraph, a great many poor people in American cities __________.

A. are forced to move to the suburbs          B. are faced with housing problems

C. want to sell their buildings                D. need more money for daily expenses

4..

We can conclude from the text that __________.

A. American cities are changing for the worse

B. the population is decreasing in older American citiesC. many people are now moving from American cities

D. people have different views on American cities

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American cities are similar to other cities around the world. In every country, cities reflect the values of the culture. American cities are changing, just as American society is changing.

　After World War II, the population of most large American cities decreased; however, the population in many Sun Belt cities increased. Los Angeles and Houston are cities where population shifts(转移) to and from the city reflect the changing values of American society. In the late 1940s and early 1950s, city residents (居民) became wealthier. They had more children so they needed more space. They moved out of their apartments in the city to buy their own homes. They bought houses in the suburbs(郊区).

Now things are changing. The children of the people who left the cities in 1950s are now adults. Many, unlike their parents, want to live in the cities. They continue to move to Sun Belt cities and older ones of the Northeast and Midwest. Many young professionals are moving back into the city. They prefer the city to the suburbs because their jobs are there; or they just enjoy the excitement and possibilities that the city offers.

This population shift is bringing problems as well as benefits. Countless poor people must leave their apartments in the city because the owners want to sell the buildings or make apartments for sale instead of for rent. In the 1950s, many poor people did not have enough money to move to the suburbs; now many of these people do not have enough money to stay in the cities.

Only a few years ago, people thought that the older American cities were dying. Some city residents now see a bright, new future .Others see only problems and conflicts. One thing is sure：many dying cities are alive again.

1.What does the author think of cities all over the world ?

A. They are alive .    B. They are hopeless.   C. They are similar      D. They are different.

2.Why did American city residents want to live in the suburbs after World War Ⅱ?

A. Because older American cities were dying.

B. Because they were richer and needed more space.

C. Because cities contained the worst parts of society.

D. Because they could hardly afford to live in the city.

3.According to the 4^th paragragh, a great many poor people in American cities ______.

A. are faced with housing problems       B. are faced to move to the suburbs

C. want to sell their buildings            D. need more money for daily expenses

4.We can conclude from the text that ______.

A. American cities are changing for the worse   B. people have different views on American cities

C. many people are now moving from American cities D. the population is decreasing in older American cities

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