问题 填空题

(1)用线段将下列物质与相关的环境问题连接起来。

(2)甲烷是沼气的主要成分。用稻草、麦秆、杂草、人畜粪便等,投入密闭的沼气池中,经发酵产生甲烷,并形成沼气。沼气是可再生的生物能源,可做燃料。在我国农村大力提倡建造沼气池有哪些实际意义?(回答两点)

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答案

(1)

(2)①解决燃料问题(节约能源)

②改善环境卫生(或合理利用废弃物等)

(合理即可)

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America, has always had people of many different nationalities and languages. The 1990 census (人口普查) indicates that almost 14% of Americans speak a non-English language at home. Yet only 3% reported that they spoke English “not well” or “not at all ”. That means that slightly more than one out of 10 Americans could be considered bilingual. Besides that, many high school and college students---and even some elementary school students---are required to take a foreign language. Actually, a growing number of Americans are coming to appreciate the benefits of using different languages.

Ethnic enclaves (少数民族聚居地) have preserved the language and culture of American immigrants. Some local residents can function quite well in their native language, without having to bother learning English. Regions such as southern Florida and the Southwest have numerous Spanish-speaking neighborhoods. In fact, Spanish speakers---numbering over 17 million---form the largest non-English linguistic group in America. But Chinese, Vietnamese, Italian, Polish and many other ethnic group add to the linguistic flavor of America. Foreign languages are so commonly used in some ethnic neighborhoods that visitors might think they are in another country!

Although some Americans welcome this linguistic and cultural diversity, others have begun to fear that the English language is being threatened. Since the 1980s, the “English Only ” movement has sought to promote legislation (立法) which would establish English as the “official language” and restrict the use of non-English language. However, some groups, including TESOL, the organization for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other language, object to such “language restrictionism”. But so far, 19 states have passed “English Only” legislation, and the topic is the focus of an ongoing debate.

Whether or not English is the official language of the United States, it remains the “language of wider communication”. Nearly everyone recognizes the need to develop the ability in using English in order to do well in America. American also recognize that English is the international language, and people with good English skills can get by in many international settings. On the other hand, in a world growing increasingly smaller, second language skills can be a great favor. They can build cross-cultural bridges and give people an edge in a variety of career field. Indeed, lack of foreign language skill can limit one’s chances for advancement and keep one in a cultural dead-end street. 

小题1: Ethnic groups have preserved their native languages because ______.

A.their native languages are commonly used in their neighborhoods

B.ethnic groups are not allowed to speak English

C.ethnic groups can do very well in their native languages

D.ethnic groups don’t allow their natives to learn English小题2:The underlined word “bilingual” in paragraph 1 probably means ______.

A.being able to speak two languages

B.being able to speak one language

C.being able to speak different languages

D.being able to speak many foreign languages小题3:Which of the following is TRUE about “English Only” movement?

A.Its purpose was to establish a legislation of restricting the use of English.

B.TESOL was in favor of “English Only ” by objecting to “English plus”.

C.It was launched because English was being threatened.

D.A large majority of American states support the movement.小题4:What can be the best title of this passage?

A.The English Only Movement

B.Learn to speak English

C.English---an International Language

D.Being Bilingual