Question

In common with other countries,Britain has serious environmental problems. In 1952,more than 4,000 people died in London because of the smog. The government introduced new laws to stop wSmog from coal fires and factories and the situation improved a lot.

Today,London is much cleaner but there is a new problem：smog from cars. In December 1991,there was very little wind in London and pollution increased a lot. As a result,about 160 people died from pollution in just four days.

Part of the problem is the new “out of town” shopping centres. In the past’people often walked to shops near their home or went by bus. Now,many people drive to the new shopping centres. As a result,the small shops have disappeared and more people have to travel to do their shopping.

Critics say that Britain needs better and cheaper public transport. Transport in Britain is very expensive. An early morning train trip from Glasgow to London (about 600 km) can cost about £ 100,for example. A short 15-minute bus trip can cost over £l. 00.

Many people are trying to reduce the use of cars in Britain. Some cities now have special bicycle paths and many people cycle to work. Some people also travel to work together in one car to reduce the pollution and the cost.

根据短文内容填写表格。(每空一词)

Environmental   1 in Britain
Time	Causes	2	Solutions
In the 3	Smog 4 coal fires and	5 4,000 people died	New laws were   6 .
	factories.	in 1952.
Today	Smog caused by 7	About 160 people 8	*    Provide better and 9 public   transport. *    Build special paths for   bicycles. *    Travel to work 10 in one car.
		in a few days in 1991.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8.   9.  10.  

Answer 1

1. problems 2. Results 3. past 4. from 5. Over

6.introduced 7. cars 8. died 9. cheaper 10. together