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About 23% of the global population lives in absolute poverty. In developing countries there is a low life expectancy, a high infant 26 rate, high levels of unemployment and illiteracy, nutritional levels below acceptable standards and widespread diseas

African countries must get smarter with their agricultureA) On the hills of central Kenya, almost lime-green with the sparkle of tea bushes in the sunlight, farmers know all about climate change. “The rainy season is no longer predictable,” says one.

Companies Are Working with Consumers to Reduce WasteA) As consumers, we are very wasteful. Annually, the world generates 1.3 billion tons of solid waste. This is expected to go up to 2.2 billion by 2025. The developed countries are responsible for 44%

Many European countries have been making the shift to electric vehicles and Germany has just stated that they plan to ban the sale of vehicles using gasoline and diesel as fuel by 2030. The country is also planning to reduce its carbon footprint by 80-

Countries Rush for Upper Hand in Antarctica[A] On a glacier-filled island with fjords (峡湾) and elephant seals, Russia has built Antarctica\'s first Orthodox church on a hill overlooking its research base. Less than an hour away by snowmobile,Chinese l

Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Facing water shortages and escalating fertilizer costs, farmers in developing countries are using raw sewage(下水道污水)to irrigate and fertilize nearly 49 million acres of cropland, acco

“Phantom” Traffic Jams Are Real- And Scientists Know How to Stop ThemA) Traffic jams are a common problem of most big cities, either in developed or in developing countries, but one kind of traffic jams in particular can be especially frustrating. Th

It\'s well known that physical exercise is beneficial not just to physical health but also to mental health. Yet whereas most countries have ___26___, evidence-backed guidelines on the type and intensity of exercise ___27___ for various physical health

Of the endless troubles that come with being driven from one\'s home country, losing educational certificates may seem small. But it isn\'t. Refugees who settle in other countries often find themselves unable to continue on their previous career path due

Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Research shows that in developed countries, more affluent and educated people tend to consume higher quality diets – including more fruits and vegetables, fish and whole grains. On the c

Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.In 2020, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the World Food Programme (WFP).Why a Nobel Prize for the WFP, and why now? In 2019, the WFP assisted nearly 100 million people in 88 countrie

Section CTo write his 2010 book, The 5-Factor World Diet, nutritionist Harley Pasternak traveled to the healthiest countries around the world to learn more about what made their meals extra nourishing.He noted that Japanese people ate a wonderful varie

Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Forests in countries like Brazil and the Congo get a lot of attention from environmentalists,and it is easy to see why. South America and sub-Saharan Africa are experiencing deforestation

2019北京卷Earth Day, ___4___(mark) on 22 April, is an annual event aiming to raise public awareness about environmental protection. First celebrated ___5___ 1970, the Day now includes events in more than 190 countries and regions(地区). No matter what

2023年北京卷C阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。Nina has run marathons in 32 countries. All of her runs have a guiding purpose: to call attention ____17____ global