承德市高中2023-2024学年第二学期期末考试高二金太阳(24-578B)英语试题
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21.Which restaurant offers a true taste of the local food?A.The Restaurant.B.Hjem.C.Cote By Mauro Colagreco.D.Pergola,22.What do we learn about Cote by Mauro Colagrcco?A.It offers Thai breakfast.B.It is a rooftop restaurant,C.It is under French influence.D.It is open around the clock23.What do these four hotels have in common?1A They are all 3 centuries eld.B.They all sit in the hilly areas.C.They are all located in Europe.D.They all serve high-end uishes.When Alex Lin was 11 years old,he came across an alarming article in the newspaperhighlighting the improper handling of e-waste,such as burying outdated computers in backyards andthrowing cell phones in the garbage.This is dangerous as e-waste contains poisonous chemicals andsubstances that can leak into the environment,getting into crops,animals,water supplies,and evenhumans."I was deeply concerned,"recalls Alex.He immediately conducted a survey to assess thesituation in his town.The results were astonishing:Among the respondents,only one in eight evenknew what e-waste was,let alone how to properly dispose of it.Determined to make a difference,Alex immediately set up a project under WIN,theorganization he had established with his friends two years prior to addres.community issues.TheWIN team publicized their efforts in the local newspaper and distributed notices to students.urgingresidents to bring their unwanted electronics to the school parking lot.They successfully collectedover 21,000 pounds of e-waste,including outdated computers from the school system.Followingthis,they established a permanent e-waste drop-off center.Recognizing the importance of reuse,which is seven times more efficient than recycling,Alexand his team began exploring ways te returbish (the old computers.He persuaded his schoolto integrate computer refurbishment into the curriculum,enabling students to collect,restore,anddistribute 260 computers to children in need.Realizing that a drop-off center alone was not a sustainable solution,Alex took his efforts to thestate level in 2006.He spoke at the state house,advocating for a new e-waste bill that would outlawthe dumping()of e-waste.Along with other supporters,he engaged with lawmakers,presentedslideshows,and gathered over 370 signatures.Ultimately,the bill was passed into law.Thanks to the efforts of individuals.like Alex and his team,the message of safe e-waste disposalis gradually gaining attention.As Alex states,"Today's technology should not become tomorrow'sp01s0n.”24.What was the issue that concerned Alex?A.High investment ofe-waste recycling.B.Pollution from burying old computers.C.Unsafe management of electronic waste.D.Wasted stuff in thrown-away electronics25.What words can best summarize Alex and his team?A.Generous yet inefficient.B.Innovative and committed.C.Passionate yet undisciplined.D.Conventional and cautious.高二英语试卷第2页（共8页)
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