Question

In common with many countries,Britain has serious environmental problems. In 1952,about 12,000 people died because of the smog in London. The government introduced new laws to stop smog from coal fires and factories and the situation improved a lot.

Today,London is much cleaner but there is a new problem： smog from cars. In December 1991,there was very little wind in London and pollution increased a lot. As a result,about 160 people died from pollution in just four days.

Part of the problem is the new “out of town” shopping centres. In the past,people often walked to shops near their homes or went by bus. Now,many people drive to the new shopping centres. As a result,more people have to travel to do their shopping.

Critics say that Britain needs better and cheaper public transport. Transport in Britain is very expensive. An early morning train trip from Glasgow to London (about 600 km) can cost about £l00,for example. A short 15-minute bus trip can cost over £l.

Many people are trying to reduce the use of cars in Britain. Some cities now have special bicycle paths and many people cycle to work. Some people also travel to work together in one car to reduce the pollution and the cost.

根据短文内容，完成下面的表格。

Environmental 51 in Britain
Time	Cause	52	Solution
In the 53	Smog 54 coal fires and factories	55 12,000 people died in 1952.	New laws were 56 .
Today	Smog caused by 57	About 160 people 58	★Provide better and 59 public transport. ★Build special paths for bicycles. ★Travel to work 60 in one car.
		in a few days in 1991.

51. 52. 53. 54. 55.

56. 57. 58. 59. 60.

Answer 1

55. A

  51. problems   52. Result   53. past   54. from   55. About   

 56. introduced   57. cars   58. died   59. cheaper   60. together