As many as 10 of the 17 kinds of penguins（企鹅）may be in danger of disappearing. The number of penguins have decreased(减少) by 30% since 1987.
　　Penguins are black and white birds that live in the southern part of the world. They are common in South America，New Zealand，Australia and South Africa. Many live near cold waters. But some live near warm waters in Galapagos Islands. Penguins cannot fly，but they are fine swimmers. Penguins eat fish and krill(磷虾).
　　The warming of the earth is the decrease in penguin populations. The heating of the air has caused ocean waters to become warmer. Higher water temperatures have reduced the supply of fish and krill. Some years later these birds are completely unable to reproduce(繁殖).　 Besides，many adult penguins die of hunger.
　　Widespread(广泛的) fishing，exploration for oil and oil leaks(漏) also make penguins be in danger. Poisonous organisms(生物) in ocean water are another danger. Penguins also have their enemies，including wild dogs，sharks，seals and sea lions.
　　News about penguins is not all bad，however. Several years ago，oil leaking from a ship hurt 40% of the penguins in South Africa. The penguins became covered with oil. But thousands of people helped clean and treat the birds well. Then they returned the penguins to the wild.　 Now these South African penguins are reproducing in higher numbers than before the oil leaking.
【小题1】Penguins ___________.

 As many as 10 of the 17 kinds of penguins（企鹅）may be in danger of disappearing. The number of penguins have decreased(减少) by 30% since 1987.

　　Penguins are black and white birds that live in the southern part of the world. They are common in South America，New Zealand，Australia and South Africa. Many live near cold waters. But some live near warm waters in Galapagos Islands. Penguins cannot fly，but they are fine swimmers. Penguins eat fish and krill(磷虾).

　　The warming of the earth is the decrease in penguin populations. The heating of the air has caused ocean waters to become warmer. Higher water temperatures have reduced the supply of fish and krill. Some years later these birds are completely unable to reproduce(繁殖).　 Besides，many adult penguins die of hunger.

　　Widespread(广泛的) fishing，exploration for oil and oil leaks(漏) also make penguins be in danger. Poisonous organisms(生物) in ocean water are another danger. Penguins also have their enemies，including wild dogs，sharks，seals and sea lions.

　　News about penguins is not all bad，however. Several years ago，oil leaking from a ship hurt 40% of the penguins in South Africa. The penguins became covered with oil. But thousands of people helped clean and treat the birds well. Then they returned the penguins to the wild.　 Now these South African penguins are reproducing in higher numbers than before the oil leaking.

1.Penguins ___________.

A．can swim better than fly                  B．can be found near Oceania (大洋洲)

C．eat fish only冬腊月                     D．live only in cold waters.

2.Which of the following is NOT the cause of penguin's decrease in numbers?

A．Oil searching.                          B．Widespread fishing.

C．Human's killing.                         D．Warming of the oceans.

3. Why are the penguins in South Africa reproducing in higher numbers than before the oil leaking?

A．Because people removed the ship.

B．Because people sent a lot of penguins to the wild.

C．Because people helped the penguins.

D．Because people treated the penguins well.

　　　 Scientists have helped people understand the dangers the earth is facing.As people live on the earth, we should be fully ready to deal with the dangers.If we do not pay more attention to the problems caused by air pollution, our earth may no longer be a healthy place for plants, animals, and people to live.

　　　 Cleaning up the air is a job that all countries must work on.The problems caused by air pollution can be solved, but a lot of work needs to be done.Governments around the world are beginning to work together to lower the levels of dangerous gases in the atmosphere (大气层).If this can be done well, the ozone layer (臭氧层) can rebuild itself, global warming can be controlled, and acid rain can be reduced.

　　　 In 1967, the government of the United States passed the Clean Air Act.More parts were added to the act in 1970, 1977 and 1990.As a result of these laws, cars now must reduce the amounts of harmful gases.Power factories must use “clean coal” methods to reduce acid?rain gases they produce.

　　　 In 1970, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was set up.The EPA's job is to make sure that the environmental laws are being followed and to find out new dangers and offer solutions.The first Earth Day was also ce?lebrated in 1970.

　　　 While it is very important to address with air on a global scale, each person can also do something to protect the earth.Here are some things you can do every day：

(1)Turn down the heat and air conditioning.

(2)Use the dishwasher only when there are full of dishes.

(3)Practice the 3 Rs: recycle, reuse, and reduce.

(4)Plant a tree.

(5)Walk or ride your bike.

(　　)6.If we don't care about ________ problems, our earth may no longer be a healthy place.

A.air pollution B.water pollution

C.noise pollution　 D.sea pollution

(　　)7.Every country should ________ to solve the problems caused by air pollution.

A.rebuild the ozone layer　　　 B.clean up the air

C.produce harmful gases D.reduce acid?rain gases

(　　)8.All the things the EPA can do is to ________.

A.make more laws 　　　　　 　B.find out new dangers

C.protect the environment D.plant trees

(　　)9.The Clean Air Act was passed ________ by the American government.

A.In 1967　 B.In 1970 　C.In 1977 D.In 1978

(　　)10.In our daily life, we can do something to protect the earth by ________.

A.using more cars B.riding the bikes

C.cutting down trees　 D.turning up the heat

As many as 10 of the 17 kinds of penguins（企鹅）may be in danger of disappearing. The number of penguins have decreased(减少) by 30% since 1987.
Penguins are black and white birds that live in the southern part of the world. They are common in South America，New Zealand，Australia and South Africa. Many live near cold waters. But some live near warm waters in Galapagos Islands. Penguins cannot fly，but they are fine swimmers. Penguins eat fish and krill(磷虾).

The warming of the earth is the decrease in penguin populations. The heating of the air has caused ocean waters to become warmer. Higher water temperatures have reduced the supply of fish and krill. Some years later these birds are completely unable to reproduce(繁殖).　 Besides，many adult penguins die of hunger.
Widespread(广泛的) fishing，exploration for oil and oil leaks(漏) also make penguins be in danger. Poisonous organisms(生物) in ocean water are another danger. Penguins also have their enemies，including wild dogs，sharks，seals and sea lions.
News about penguins is not all bad，however. Several years ago，oil leaking from a ship hurt 40% of the penguins in South Africa. The penguins became covered with oil. But thousands of people helped clean and treat the birds well. Then they returned the penguins to the wild.　 Now these South African penguins are reproducing in higher numbers than before the oil leaking

1. 1.

   Penguins ___________

   1. A.
      can swim better than fly
   2. B.
      can be found near Oceania (大洋洲)
   3. C.
      eat fish only冬腊月
   4. D.
      live only in cold waters
2. 2.

   Which of the following is NOT the cause of penguin's decrease in numbers?

   1. A.
      Oil searching
   2. B.
      Widespread fishing
   3. C.
      Human's killing
   4. D.
      Warming of the oceans
3. 3.

   Why are the penguins in South Africa reproducing in higher numbers than before the oil leaking?

   1. A.
      Because people removed the ship
   2. B.
      Because people sent a lot of penguins to the wild
   3. C.
      Because people helped the penguins
   4. D.
      Because people treated the penguins well