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The Sahara is one of the world's biggest and most unusual deserts. Its surface is covered in sand, making it a 1 wonder. Many people think it has always been a 2 , but they are wrong. At one time the Sahara was underwater, and then the water went away and many things grew. 3 , hot winds made everything very dry, and then 4 could grow.
These 5 in the environment took millions of years. Today, the desert still 6 changing. The wind moves the sand around, making the hills look different over time.
During the day, the Sahara can be the 7 place in the world. One day in 1922, a record 58℃ was 8 on its surface—showing just how extreme the conditions can get. 9 night, however, the temperature might drop 10 zero. So it's hard for living things to 11 the terrible conditions.
Not 12 big animals can live in the desert. The camel is the best known, and there is also a kind of deer. These animals can survive for a long time 13 water. Their natural abilities help them live in this environment.
There are also people 14 in the desert, called Bedouins. They don't live in the same place all the time, but move about 15 place to place. They know how to use the desert's resources wisely like finding hidden water sources.
（1）A 、 usual B 、 natural C 、 common D 、 lucky（2）A 、 sea B 、 desert C 、 forest D 、 grassland（3）A 、 Besides B 、 Because C 、 So D 、 However（4）A 、 something B 、 anything C 、 nothing D 、 everything（5）A 、 changes B 、 accidents C 、 problems D 、 experiments（6）A 、 stops B 、 keeps C 、 avoids D 、 finishes（7）A 、 coldest B 、 hottest C 、 wettest D 、 driest（8）A 、 recorded B 、 forgotten C 、 noticed D 、 imagined（9）A 、 In B 、 At C 、 On D 、 By（10）A 、 below B 、 above C 、 high D 、 low（11）A 、 enjoy B 、 behave C 、 survive D 、 agree（12）A 、 much B 、 many C 、 few D 、 little（13）A 、 with B 、 without C 、 under D 、 beside（14）A 、 living B 、 alive C 、 lively D 、 lived（15）A 、 from B 、 by C 、 between D 、 of -
2、 —Is there ____ who wants to join the hiking club?
—I do! I love outdoor activities.
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3、 The two friends had a long ____ about which movie to see, but finally agreed on one.A、war B、problem C、argument D、speech
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4、 Through years of hard work, she had enough ____ to start her own business and achieve her dream.A、health B、time C、wealth D、strength
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5、 This old book ____ my father; his name is written on the cover.A、talks about B、belongs to C、comes off D、looks like
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6、 I don't know ____ he will come home for the festival or not.A、that B、whether C、where D、when
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7、 May I suggest ____ you think carefully before rushing into this?A、that B、what C、which D、how
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8、 The Amazon rainforest ____ home to millions of plants and animals.A、is B、are C、was D、were
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9、 Scientists are ____ the mysterious phenomenon in the deep sea.A、looking into B、looking up C、looking for D、looking after
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10、 Many animals can't ____ the changing environment and are dying out.A、adapt to B、depend on C、play a role in D、make a difference to
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11、 It's important for us to protect the environment ____ we can live in harmony with nature.A、so that B、even if C、as if D、as long as
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12、 Thanks ____ the efforts of the volunteers, the park has become much cleaner.A、for B、to C、with D、of
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13、 Some rare species ____ in danger of dying out if we don't take action.A、are B、were C、will be D、have been
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14、 Everyone can ____ a difference to the environment by doing small things.A、do B、make C、take D、get
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15、 —What are you going to do this weekend?
—We are going to plant trees ____ protect the environment.
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16、 We should avoid ____ plastic bags to reduce pollution.A、use B、to use C、using D、used
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17、 绿水青山就是金山银山 (Green mountains and clear waters are mountains of gold and silver)，这说明保护自然的重要性。假如你是李华，请根据下面的内容要点提示，以"Let's Protect Nature"为题写一篇80～100词的英语短文，参加学校的英语演讲比赛。
内容要点：
1. 保护自然的重要性：大自然提供给我们清新的空气、充足的食物和丰富的资源 (resource)；
2. 大自然所面临的问题：水资源被污染 (pollute)，森林面积大量减少，人们猎杀许多野生动物；
3. 呼吁：保护自然，与自然和谐 (in harmony) 相处。
Let's Protect Nature
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18、 阅读下面短文，用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空，必要时可加助动词。
Plants are our friends, even the tiniest grass. It's hard to imagine living without plants. Plants make our world more (live). They provide us with oxygen, food, and even (material) like bamboo. We use these to make furniture, paper and more. Without plants, life on earth would be (possible). They play an important role in our world.
One fantastic process (过程) in plants is pollination. Bees, butterflies, and even the wind help plants reproduce (繁殖) by (carry) pollen from one flower to another. This is crucial (至关重要的) for the (grow) of fruits and seeds. In order to live, plants need protection from pests and harsh weather. Some plants have special ways to protect (them), like thorns or bitter-tasting leaves.
Plants are also of great (important) in fighting climate change. They absorb tons of carbon dioxide, a gas that contributes to global warming. By planting more trees and protecting more forests, we can improve the climate and make a (health) planet. Actually, plants are truly (amazingly). I'm disappointed that some of them are in danger.
Let's take action (protect) them together for a better future!
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19、 坎儿井系统帮助人们在沙漠中生存。
The karez system helps people the desert.
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20、 我不知道他为什么对二十四节气感兴趣。
I don't know he the 24 Solar Terms.