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(2021·山东泰安二模)
In 2018, I wanted to do something to bring change for people in my community. I carried out research to understand the problems affecting them and found that climate change was the greatest threat. When I realised many people in the rural areas faced fatal impacts such as landslides, floods and droughts, I decided to stand up. Seeing climate change threaten the availability of food and water in my country was a wake-up call.
We are focused and very clear with our demands. We are not afraid of holding governments and corporations accountable for the climate crisis because the science is clear. We will not give up because our future is in danger. We need to meet the demand for climate action as our lives depend on it too. Farmers in Ontario stood up against a proposed mega quarry(采石场) in their land. They held festivals to draw attention, they spoke up against corporate mining which threatened their groundwater and soil, they mobilised many people to stop it and in 2012, Highland Company withdrew their plans.
I hope to see the end of the fossil fuel industry, and we need renewable energy. I hope to see the recovery of our ecosystems through planting more trees, having urban forests and protecting wildlife. Our existence depends on that of our ecosystems. I hope to see more recovery projects built in the most affected communities.
There are many climate movements all over the world and most have social media accounts. Find a local group that you can work with to demand climate action. When people are united, they cannot be defeated. Earth is our home. We should protect our home.
1.Why did the author take immediate action?
A.He wanted to change people in his community.
B.He reminded people of valuing food and water.
C.He was aware of the danger of climate change.
D.He was interested in the problems in the rural areas.
2.What does the underlined word “mobilised” in paragraph 2 mean?
A.Forced. B.Forbade.
C.Warned. D.Organised.
3.What can we infer from the third paragraph?
A.Renewable energy sources have replaced fossil fuels.
B.More recovery projects have been built in many communities.
C.The fossil fuel industry does harm to our ecosystems.
D.The fossil fuel industry doesn’t account for our existence.
4.What is the purpose of this text?
A.To appeal to people to unite to protect environment.
B.To clarify the author’s contribution for the community.
C.To recommend us a new kind of renewable energy.
D.To show the importance of banning the fossil fuel industry.
