"How to Let Co of the World and Love All the Things Climate Can't Change" is the latest movie from film-maker and climate activist Josh Fox.The movie is the third film in a three-part series about climate change.
In 2010,Fox's documentary "Gasland" was appointed for the highest award-an Oscar. "Gasland" explored the hotly debated process of removing natural gas from the ground.He examined the subject again in "Gasland Ⅱ".
Fox was in Washington,D.C.recently to present his third film.He was arrested during a protest against a new fuel pipeline.In the film,Fox says pollution from fossil fuels must be reduced.Without limits,there will be more extreme weather,like severe storms and dry weather,rising sea levels,causing shortages of food and water, "When you really encounter that head on,it causes an in-credible crisis."
In the new film,Fox travels through a sunless forest in the Amazon with local activists to measure oil spills.He goes to a village in Ecuador to learn how people there stopped a pipeline from being built.He joins young people in Australia to stop boats from entering the port of Newcastle.
"You should probably know the downside of what we're about to do.This is the short list: drowning,being arrested: being run over by boats,drifting away in currents out into the Pacific Ocean,cultural disrespect,big waves."
Also in the film,Fox talks to Ella Zhou,an energy expert.She explained the importance of what she calls "moral imagination"."I think that it forces us to get out of our box of thinking about,for instance,what is being successful.It allows us to have a moral value about what you want as a person.What do you want to do for the world and for yourself?"
1.Why was Fox's "Gasland" appointed for an Oscar?
A. Because Fox is the most famous film-maker in America.
B. Because Fox had experienced incredible crisis in the globe.
C. Because the movie is mainly about global climate change.
D. Because Fox was arrested for opposing a new fuel pipeline.
2.What does the underlined word "that" refer to?
A. The pollution from fossil fuels. B. The economic crisis.
C. The increasing population. D. The extreme weather.
3.What's the purpose of "moral imagination" mentioned in the last paragraph?
A. To warn people of the importance of creating new fuels.
B. To make people learn to be creative in thinking things.
C. To motivate people to achieve their dreams in their life.
D. To stimulate people to find the values of individuals.
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Imagine a mystery guest coming to your Thanksgiving dinner, one you have never met. Imagine this “silent guest” being a starving person from a poor country. That is what students at Mount St. Joseph University in Ohio want you to think about this Thanksgiving.
Students of the Mount's Impact Cl
ub are urging everyone to feed a “silent guest” at this year's Thanksgiving. These students have been holding fund?raisers for the World Food Programme (WFP) and trying to get people to join their “silent guest” plan.
Their idea came from the “silent guest” campaign in 1947, which asked Americans to open up their hearts and share their Thanksgiving abundance. Governor Robert Bradford of Massachusetts, whose forefather started Thanksgiving, announced the new tradition of feeding a “silent guest” at the holiday meal.
American families were asked to donate the cost of feeding their “silent guest” to a committee in Massachusetts. The “silent guest” donations from Americans led to CARE packages of food being sent to starving families overseas. This was important for many countries in Europe, who were still suffering from the destruction caused by World War Ⅱ.
The food from the “silent guest” helped keep Europe afloat until Marshall Plan to rebuild could kick in. As George Marshall said, “Food is the very basis of all reconstruction.”
The “silent guest” idea was started by an activist named Iris Gabriel. She approached Governor Bradford, with the plan and eventually governors across the US were on board. This was a giving spirit.
It is a spirit we must keep with us today because the WFP and other relief agencies are facing an incredible challenge with hunger emergencies. Fighting world hunger is no less important than it was in 1947.
That is why it's inspiring that college students are leading the campaign to bring back the “silent guest”. And you can join them by simply setting aside a place in your heart and your holiday table while donating to a charity fighting hunger.
1.What gave the students the idea of “silent guest”？
A. A historical fact. B. Their rich imagination.
C. A moving story. D. A TV programme.
2.What can we know about the “silent guest” campaign in 1947?
A. It was a worldwide campaign.
B. It helped the development of the US.
C. It was originally put forward by the WFP.
D. It contributed a lot to Europe's rebuilding.
3.What might be the spirit of the “silent guest” campaign?
A. Giving is a virtue. B. Give thanks by giving.
C. Give respect to the poor. D. Giving is better than receiving.
4.What should people do according to the “silent guest” plan?
A. Invite your friends to Thanksgiving dinner.
B. Act as a silent guest to show thanks to people.
C. Raise money for the World Food Programme.
D. Provide shelter to a silent guest on Christmas.
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1.A. decisions B. challenges C. problems D. exercises
2.A. However B. Therefore C. Besides D. Otherwise
3.A. normal B. necessary C. different D. desperate
4.A. simple B. troublesome C. certain D. difficult
5.A. editor B. judge C. boss D. candidate
6.A. stopped B. jumped C. sank D. changed
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10.A. bothered B. ashamed C. pleased D. shocked
11.A. show up B. make for C. give up D. prepare for
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13.A. and B. so C. or D. but
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16.A. courage B. lack C. hope D. sorrow
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18.A. succeed B. complete C. agree D. accompany
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House Sitting
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