Question

Earth Hour started in Sydney on March 31st, 2007. It calls on families and buildings to turn off the lights from 20:30 to 21:30 on the last Saturday night of March. 1. A year later, on March 29, Earth Hour 2008 became a global activity and was supported by 50 million people from thirty-five countries. On March 28, 2010 over 2100 cities in another eight countries took part in it. 2.

In 2012 in China, there were many cities taking part in this activity, especially some large cities, such as Beijing, Shanghai... Many citizens(市民) consciously (有意识的) turned off lights in the hour. 3. In colleges some students held some activities to make all the students leave their dormitories.

It was 20:30, Beijing time. 4. In Shanghai some people were taking a walk with their families or friends. And in Ningbo some young people were holding a party in a park, singing and dancing. 5.

Earth Hour has a variety of activities, but the final goal is the same, that is focusing on (聚焦) climate change and protecting the environment for individuals.

A. The people from the three cities felt very relaxed. B. In 2007 more than 2.2 million homes and businesses turned off their lights. C. And without lights, they could also enjoy themselves. D. Some people in Beijing were having a nice talk with their friends. E. Earth Hour came to China on that day, too. F. We all believe that this activity can change the situation at present. G. Because of source, we must take measures.

 

Answer 1

1.B

2.E

3.C

4.D

5.A

【解析】

试题分析：这篇短文讲述的是地球一小时熄灯活动。这个活动是在2007年的悉尼开始的，后来越来越多的国家加入了这个活动。这个活动号召人们在每年3月份的最后一个星期六的晚上8点半到9点半关灯一小时。这个活动的目标是使人们关注气候变化，保护环境。

1.句意：地球一小时是在2007年3月31日悉尼开始的。它号召人们在三月份的最后一个星期六的晚上8点半到9点半关灯一小时。在2007年，2百20多万家庭和企业关掉了他们的灯。根据上句话的意思可知，短文开头说的是第一个熄灯一小时的情况。故选B。

2.句意：在2010年3月28日，又有8个国家的超过2,100个城市加入了进来。地球一小时也在那一天来到了中国。根据上句话的意思可知，越来越多的国家加入了地球一小时活动，也包括中国。故选E。

3.句意：没有了灯，他们也可以玩得很开心。在一些大学里，一些学生举行一些活动让学生们离开宿舍。根据上下文的意思可知，在关灯一小时的这个时间里，人们可以通过其他活动，也可以玩得开心。故选C。

4.句意：这是北京时间8点半，北京的一些人和他们的朋友进行了友好的谈话。根据这一段的内容可知，这里作者给我们介绍了在地球一小时的时间里，不同地方的人们都做了些什么。故选D。

5.句意：在宁波，一些人在公园里举行了聚会，唱歌和跳舞。这三个城市的人们都感到很放松。根据上文的内容可知，这一段中提到了三个城市，北京、上海和宁波，他们在地球一小时的时间里用不同的方式，都得到了放松。故选A。

考点：补全短文。