湖北省孝感市2016届高三上学期六校教学联盟期末联合考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、20152016学年度上学期孝感市六校教学联盟期末联合考试高三英语试卷命题人：安陆二中高三英语组 审题人：余祥金试卷满分150分 考试用时120分钟注意事项：1. 本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。3. 完成句子和短文写作题的作答：用0.5mm黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答

2、题卡上的非答题区域均无效。4. 考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。祝考试顺利第I卷（选择题 共100分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位罝。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What does the man think of Jane?A. She is too slim. B. She is attractive. C. She is a little fat.2. What

3、 will Jack do when he gets home?A. He will watch TV. B. He will play soccer. C. He will help his parents.3. What advice does the man speaker give?A. Buy a magazine about decoration.B. Dont put furniture in the bedroom.C. Just put some of the furniture in the bedroom.4. How old is James?A. 20 years o

4、ld B. 21 years old C. 22 years old5. What did the woman do for Billys birthday party?A. She set the table. B.She prepared the hats. C. She made the birthday cake.第二节(共15小短:每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟:听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或

5、独白读两遍。听第6段材料,回答第6. 7题。6. What makes the speakers happy?A. The good program on TV.B. The end of the election.C. A special story about the election.7. How soon is the next election?A. in four years B. in five years C. in six years听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. What can be known about the curtains?A. They are nice

6、and expensive.B. They are beautiful but dirty.C. They are dirty and small.9. What will the woman do with the curtains?A. She will wash them herself.B. She will throw them away.C. She will have them mended.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where did they meet Claudia?A. at the post office. B. at a music store. C.

7、 on the Internet. 11. How long will the man stay in Germany?A. one month. B. about half a month. C. one week.12. What advice does the woman give the man?A. take a small gift B. smile and be friendly C. be on time听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What does the man plan to wear in the summer months?A. jeans B. cas

8、ual shoes C. a cool hat14. What will the man buy in his destination if its necessary?A. a sun hat B. a suitcase C. a coat15. What does the man plan to buy later on for the spring season?A. some sweaters B. a jacket C. an umbrella16. What is the weather like in the spring?A. Its windy B. Its cool C.

9、Its rainy 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How long should a young child sleep a day according to the International Sleep Foundation?A. over 8 years B. over 9 years C. over 10 hours 18. How many young child did the researchers monitor a week?A. about 300 B. about 400 C. about 20019. What did the researchers fi

10、nd?A. Most of the children slept only eight hours. B.Some fat children slept irregularly. C. Few children slept enough hours.20. What advice did the researchers give?A. making up lost sleep on the weekends.B. sleeping regularly and enough hours.C. sleeping comfortably in a dark environment.第二部分 阅读理解

11、（共20小题，每题2分，满分40分）第一节：（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ANot all great meals come from restaurants. Some are served from carts and stalls, and eaten on the go. So-called street food is not only delicious, but can be found in nearly every country, rich or poor, says C

12、arla Diamanti, co-author of Street Food: Authentic Snacks from Around the World. “Its a way to get to know the people and the flavor of a place,” says the Italian writer, who has nibbled her way around the globe. She shares some favorite snacks and snacking places with us.Naples, ItalyPizza: Pizza m

13、ay be the closest thing to a global food, but Diamanti says theres nothing like the way its prepared in Naples. The dish is often ordered from a window counter and quickly baked for customers. If youre eating it on the go, you fold it up for pizza al portafoglio, literally wallet style. “Our pizza i

14、s quick and simple,” she says. www.inaples.itNew YorkHot dogs: When foreigners first visit America, one of the first things many want to try is the countrys typical snack food, the hot dog. “Its like the flag of Americaboth inexpensive and democratic,” Diamanti says. “You expect to see kids queuing

15、at a hot dog stall.” 212-484-1200; JapanBento boxes: Diamanti says the best time and place to eat this portable Japanese meal is under a blooming cherry tree in the spring. Bento boxes are filled with different dishes: often fish, meat, pickled vegetables, rice or tofu. “Its really just a taste,” sh

16、e says. While the containers are often elaborate wooden serving trays, they can be also cardboard boxes ordered to go. 212-757-5640; www.jnto.go.jpJamaa el Fna Square, Marrakech, MoroccoFood stalls: When the sun begins to set, this central square comes to life as crowds gather to sing, dance and eat

17、. Hundreds of stalls serve grilled meat, chicken and rice. “There is plenty of smoke with hundreds of people cooking at the same time,” Diamanti says. 212 - 221 -1 583; www. 21. It can be learned from the text that Carla Diamanti _.A. doesnt like street food.B. has traveled a lot .C. has set up the

18、website www.inaples.it. D. likes the pizza most.22. What is special about the pizza in Naples, Italy?A. its attractive taste. B. its low price.C. its unique ingredients. D. the way its prepared.23. For those who want to eat under blooming cherry trees in the spring, theyd better go to _.A. Naples, I

19、taly B. New York C. Japan D. MoroccoBApolicemanwasquestioning3blondeswhoweretrainingtobecomedetectives.To testtheirskillsinrecognizingasuspect,heshowsthefirstblondeapicturefor 5secondsandthenhidesit. “Thisisyoursuspect,howwouldyourecognizehim?”Thefirstblondeanswers,“Thatseasy.Wellcatchhimfastbecause

20、heonlyhas oneeye!”Thepolicemansays,“Well. Uh. thatsbecausethepictureshowshisprofile.” Slightly confused by this ridiculousresponse,heflashesthepicturefor5secondsatthesecond blondeandasksher, “Thisisyoursuspect,howwouldyourecognizehim?”Thesecondblondegiggles,flipsherhairandsays,“Ha!Hedbetooeasytocatc

21、hbecauseheonlyhasoneear!” Thepolicemanangrilyresponds,“Whatsthematterwithyoutwo?Ofcourse onlyoneeyeandoneearareshowingbecauseitsapictureofhisprofile!Isthatthebest answeryoucancomeupwith?”Extremelyfrustratedatthispoint,heshowsthepicturetothethirdblondeandinaverytestyvoiceasks“Thisisyoursuspect,howwou

22、ldyourecognizehim?” Hequicklyadds, “Thinkhardbeforegivingmeastupidanswer.” Theblondelooksatthepictureintentlyforamomentandsays,“Hmmmm. the suspectwearscontactlenses（隐形眼镜).”Thepolicemanissurprisedandspeechlessbecausehereallydoesntknowhimselfifthesuspect wearscontactsornot. “Well, thatsaninterestingan

23、swer. waithereforafewminuteswhileIcheckhisfileandIllgetbacktoyouonthat.”He leavestheroomandgoestohisoffice,checksthesuspectsfileinhiscomputer,andcomesbackwithabeamingsmileonhisface“Wow!Icantbelieveit. itsTRUE!ThesuspectdoesinfactwearcontactlensesGoodwork!Howwereyouabletomakesuchanacuteobservation?”

24、“Thatseasy,”theblondereplied“Hecantwearregularglassesbecauseheonlyhasoneeyeandoneear.” 24. Whydidthepolicemanshowapicturetothethreeblondes? A. totrainthemasqualifiedpoliceofficers.B. toshowtheskillsinrecognizingasuspect.C.toinquireabouttheirrelationshipwiththesuspect.D. totesttheirpotentialofbeingde

25、tectives.25. Whatsthepolicemansattitudetowardsthefirstblondesanswer? A. embarrassed.B. puzzled.C. angry.D. satisfied.26. Whatdidthesecondblondethinkofthetask? A. ridiculous.B. confusing.C. demanding.D. easy.27. Howdidthethirdblondeknowthatthesuspectworecontactlenses? A. bylogicalandreasonableanalysi

26、s.B.bycheckingthefileinthecomputer.C. bycoincidence.D. byrandomguess.CAll over the world mothers and fathers teach their children manners. Other children may have manners that are not like yours. There are all kinds of manners. Many years ago, children who had good manners were seen and not heard. T

27、hey kept quite quiet if grown-ups were talking. Today, well-mannered children have more freedom. Sometimes good manners in one place are bad manners in other places. Suppose you are a visitor in the land of Mongolia. Some friends ask you to eat with them. What kind of manners do they want you to hav

28、e? They want you to give a loud “burp” (打嗝)after you finish eating. Burping would show that you liked your food. In some countries, if you give a loud burp, you are told to say “excuse me, please.”In many places people like to eat together. But in some parts of Polynesia it is bad manners to be seen

29、 eating at all. People show good manners by turning their backs on others while they eat. What are manners like in an East African town? The people try not to see you. They are being polite. You may see a friend. He may not see you at all. If you are polite, you will sit down beside him. You will wa

30、it until he finishes what he is doing. Then he will talk to you. Suppose you visit a friend in Arabia. You should walk behind the other tents until you come to his tent. If you pass in front of the other tents, you will be asked into each one. People will ask you to eat with them. And it is bad mann

31、ers if you say no. Manners are different all over the world. But it is good to know that all manners begin in the same way. People needed ways to show that they wanted to be friends. 28. People turn their backs on others while they eat in _. A. some parts of Polynesia.B. an East African town. C. Mon

32、golia. D. Arabia. 29. In an East African town, the people try not to see you. This is because_. A. they are busy doing things. B. they dont want to talk with you. C. it is good manners. D. they are waiting for you to talk with them. 30. Which of the following statements is True? A. Manners are diffe

33、rent all over the world. B. Children with good manners are quiet. C. You should not walk behind the tents in Arabia. D. In Mongolia, you should say “excuse me” when you give a burp after dinner.31. The best title of the passage should be _. A. Different kinds of manners. B. What are good manners? C.

34、 Childrens manners are different. D. When you are in Rome, do as the Romans do. DThe Pacific island nation of Nauru used to be a beautiful place. Now it is an ecological disaster area. Naurus heartbreaking story could have one good consequence other countries might learn from its mistakes. For thous

35、ands of years, Polynesian people lived in the remote island of Nauru, far from western civilization. The first European to arrive was John Fearn in 1798. He was the British captain of the Hunter, a whaling ship. He called the island Pleasant Island. However, because it was very remote, Nauru had lit

36、tle communication with Europeans at first. The whaling ships and other traders began to visit, bringing guns and alcohol. These elements destroyed the social balance of the twelve family groups on the island. A ten-year civil war started, which reduced the population from 1,400 to 900.Naurus real tr

37、oubles began in 1899 when a British mining company discovered phosphate(磷酸盐)on the island. In fact, it found that the island of Nauru was nearly all phosphate, which was a very important fertilizer for farming. The company began mining the phosphate. A phosphate mine is not a hole in the ground; it

38、is a strip mine. When a company strip-mines, it Comremoves the top layer of soil. Then it takes away the material it wants. Strip mining totally destroys the land. Gradually, the lovely island of Nauru started to look like the moon. In 1968, Nauru became one of the richest countries in the world. Ev

39、ery year the government received millions and millions of dollars for its phosphate. Unfortunately, the leaders invested the money unwisely and lost millions of dollars. In addition, they used millions more dollars for personal expenses. Soon people realized that they had a terrible problemtheir pho

40、sphate was running out. Ninety percent of their island was destroyed and they had nothing. By 2000, Nauru was financially ruined. Experts say that it would take approximately$433, 600, 000 and more than 20 years to repair the island. This will probably never happen. 32. What was Nauru like before th

41、e Europeans came? A. rich and powerful B. modern and open C. peaceful and attractiveD. greedy and aggressive33. The ecological disaster in Nauru resulted from . A. soil pollution B. phosphate overmining C. farming activity D. whale hunting34. Which of the following was a cause of Naurus financial pr

42、oblem? A. Its leaders misused the money.B. It spent too much repairing the island. C. Its phosphate mining cost much money.D. It lost millions of dollars in the civil war.35. What can we learn about Nauru from the last paragraph? A. The leaders will take the experts words seriously. B. The phosphate

43、 mines were destroyed. C. The island was abandoned by the Nauruans. D. The ecological damage is difficult to repair.第二节：（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。Is Dieting Ok for Kids?You may know some adults and kids who worry about their weight and say theyre going on a diet. You

44、 might wonder if you should be on a diet, too. 36 Why? Lets find out.Dieting to Lose Weight 37 When someone diets to lose weight, the person is trying to eat fewer calories than the body uses. By doing this, the person may lose body fat and decrease his or her weight. Likewise, if a person eats more

45、 calories than the body uses, the person may gain weight.Kids usually do not need to diet in this way. 38 During this time, kids need a variety of healthy foods to keep their bodies growing properly. Some kids are overweight, but even overweight kids often can improve their health simply by eating n

46、utritious foods and being more active. 39 But kids may hurt their health even more by doing something drastic, like skipping meals or deciding to eat only lettuce.Who Needs to Diet?Though some people may feel they weigh too much or too little, there is no perfect body shape. Some people have larger

47、frames (bigger bones) and will always look bigger and heavier than people with smaller frames. 40 Your doctor can examine you and check your body mass index (身体质量指数). Thats a way of estimating how much body fat you have. If the doctor is concerned about your weight, he or she can recommend a couple

48、of goals:for you to gain weight at a slower pacefor you to maintain your current weightFor some kids, the doctor may recommend losing some weight, but this should be done with the doctors help. Kids who need to lose weight may visit with a dietitian who can explain how to reduce calories safely whil

49、e still getting all the necessary nutrients.A. It is important to form a good eating habit.B.Unlike adults, kids are still growing and developing. C. But most kids do not need to and should not diet this way.D. Not eating properly can be very harmful to kids.E. All foods and many drinks contains cal

50、ories. F. Talk to your doctor if you have questions about your weight.G.Being overweight can cause health problems.第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45）第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。When my son was first diagnosed with autism （孤独症）, it was a very hard time f

51、or usIn some ways it was a 41 because we finally knew the name of the disease after visiting many hospitals, but it also 42 years of uncertainty, and we didnt know whatthe 43_ was like. When I 44 the news with my coworkers, I was so surprised but happy to receive so much immediate 45 from them. They

52、 focused on what we 46 , not how it would affect my ability to work. One coworker in particular was 47 . She was always kind and considerate; She called me into her 48 a few days later, and gave me a “worry stone”. It is a small stone with an indention （凹陷）for your 49 , It gives you something to 50

53、when youre worried rubbing your thumb around on this stone. It was a lonely 51 . It turned out to be an effective way to 52 anxiety. She then made a permanent offer to 53 us to any appointment or testing we needed. Considering the fact that we 54 90 minutes from where most treatments took place, thi

54、s was a（n） 55 offer. She made it very clear to me that this offer 56 last-minute trips or emergencies. Anytime we needed to go anywhere , She was willing to be our transportation. We never did need to bother her,57 knowing it was there and that she was so willing to 58 made it feel like we were much

55、 less 59 . Im very grateful to her and 60 around us who came together to be a support system in our time of need. We were really moved by what we received.41. A. surpriseB. pleasureC. reliefD. success 42. A. meantB. brokeC. endedD. explained43. A. dreamB. futureC. planD. job44. A. receivedB. doubted

56、C. heardD. shared45. A. treatment B. love C. complaintsD. gifts46. A. neededB. sawC. failedD. learned47. A. rudeB. gratefulC. amazingD. cold48. A. officeB. schoolC. gardenD. restaurant49. A. ringB. thumbC. luckD. courage50. A. focus onB. believe inC. care aboutD. know about51. A. languageB. expressi

57、onC. gesture D. message52. A. reduceB. feel C. noticeD. cause53. A. devoteB. attachC. introduce D. drive54. A. ranB. rodeC. walkedD. lived55. A. finalB. firmC. greatD. unconditional56. A. refusedB. welcomedC. passedD. included57. A. soB. butC. becauseD. if58. A. moveB. waitC. helpD. pay59. A. import

58、antB. busyC. awakeD. alone60. A. bothB. everyoneC. nobodyD. few第II卷（非选择题 共50分）注意：请把第二卷所有试题答案写在答题纸上。第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处用一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。 Have you ever heard the old saying “Never judge a book by its cover.”? This is a good rule 61_ (follow) when you are

59、trying to judge the intelligence of someone. Some people have minds which shine only in certain situations. A young man 62_ has an unusual gift in writing may find himself 63_ (speech) in the presence of a pretty girl. He may not be able to find the right words. But dont make the mistake of thinking

60、 him stupid. With a pen and paper, he can express 64_ better than anybody else. Other people may fool you into overestimating their intelligence 65_ putting up a good front. A student who listens 66_ (careful) and takes notes in class is sure to make a favorable 67_ (impress) on his teachers. But wh

61、en it 68_ (come) to exams, he may score near the bottom of the class. The only way of 69_ (determine) a persons intelligence is to get to know him. The more situations you see, the 70_(good) your judgment is likely to be. So take your time. Dont judge a book by its cover.第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分35）第一节 短文改错（共

62、10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用()划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Last week we held a English story-telling competition. We required that the entries be origina

63、l and interested and be presented with English within five minutes . Every member took an actively part in the activity. Two foreign English teachers are invited to act as judges. At last Li Ping won first place. Many members said the activity benefited from them in many ways. Not only did it improv

64、ed their spoken English, but also it brought them many fun. They hope many such activity can be held in the future.第二节 书面表达 （满分25分）假如你叫李华，打算参加由美国 Kent中学推出的为期半年的交换生项目(Student Exchange Program)。请给对方写信简要陈述参加该项目的理由，内容包括：1.交朋友，相互介绍本国文化；2.家庭寄宿(homestay)，体验生活，提高口语能力；3.观光旅游，增长见识，了解风土人情。注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适

65、当增加细节，以使行文连贯。20152016学年度上学期孝感市六校教学联盟期末联合考试高三英语试卷参考答案及听力录音稿听力理解1-5 AACCB 6-10 BBBCA 11-15 BCBCC 16-20 CCAAB阅读理解21-23 BDC 24-27 DBDC 28-31ACAA 32-35 CBAD 36-40 CEBGF完形填空4145 C A B DB 4650 A C A B A 5155 C A D D C 5660 D B C D B语法填空61. to follow 62.who 63.speechless 64.himself 65.by 66.carefully 67.imp

66、ression es 69.determining 70.better 短文改错Last week we held a English story-telling competition. We required that the entries be anoriginal and interested and be presented with English within five minutes . Every member took an interesting inactively part in the activity. Two foreign English teachers

67、are invited to act as judges. At last Li active werePing won first place. Many members said the activity benefited from them in many ways. Not theonly did it improved their spoken English, but also it brought them many fun. They hope many improve muchsuch activity can be held in the future. activiti

68、es书面表达Dear Sir or Madam, Hello!I am LiHua, a senior 1 student. I have just learned about this six-month Student Exchange Program in Kent , which I take a great interest in and I am writing to apply for it.The reasons are as follows: First and foremost, I can make an acquaintance of manynew friends,

69、and we can introduce our own culture to each other. Secondly, homestay enables me to have an authentic experience of the local life and meanwhile improve my spoken English. Thirdly, by sightseeing, I can make a close exploration of the local customs and practice, thus expanding my knowledge. I will

70、be glad if I get the precious opportunity and I am looking forward to your reply.听力文稿：(Text 1)W: Sam met Jane seven years ago when he was 22 years old.M: Jane was only two years younger than Sam, but she seemedmuch younger.(Text 2)M: Im going to play football tomorrow.W: Should you be playing right

71、away after you got over that leginjury?(Text 3)M: Well. I havent seen you since our graduation. How arethings going with you?W: Not bad. Im my own boss now.(Text 4)W: Do you want your son to be a dancer?M: Not really. I expect him to manage my store when I retire.(Text 5)W: I cant believe the Christ

72、mas holidays are almost over. Theywent by so fast.M: You said it. I have the same feeling.(Text 6)M: Excuse me. Im looking for Park Street.W: Park Street? It isnt far from here. Just keep walking up thisstreet. Turn left at the first corner, go straight ahead andturn left again and in front of you i

73、s the Park Street.M: Thank you. Im looking for a bank.W: There are lots of banks on Park Street. Do you want tochange your money?M: Yes. Which bank do you suggest?W: You could try the New City Bank. Its next to the bigchurch.M: And is there a post office near here?W: Yes. See that big new shopping c

74、enter? There is one on thefirst floor.M: Oh, thank you very much.W: You are welcome.(Text 7)W: Look. Jack! That man fell off the ladder. Come and help!He must be injured.M: Hes not moving. Shall we take him to the hospital?W: We mustnt move him. Leave him where he is.M: We must get help. Ill go to t

75、hat phone box and call the FirstAid Center.W: Right. Ill stay here with him.M: How is he now?W: Hes still not moving, but hes breathing. His head must behurt.M: The First Aid Center says they are coming soon.W: Lets wait until help comes. Look, there they come!(Text 8)W: How have your two sons been

76、doing at school lately, Andy?M: Terrible! James never starts learning, and Malcolm neverstops learning.W: Youre joking, of course. I hear that Malcolm is likely towin all the prizes in the exams this year.M: Yes, so his teachers say. He has always been working veryhard. He wants to go to Oxford Univ

77、ersity next year.M: Maybe. But I think he studies too hard. I sometimes wishhed go out and enjoy himself for a change.W. Yes. What about the younger one?M: Well, James teachers say that he is clever, but he hardlydoes his best. In other words, hes not bad when he makesan effort, but hes too lazy. He

78、 does his homework in tenminutes every evening and then rushes out to play tennis.W: Hes crazy about tennis, isnt he? Perhaps he can make hisfortune at it. You can make more money from sport thanother jobs these days.M: So I believe. But my wife always worries about thechildrens future. She wants Ja

79、mes to give up tennis andstudy law.(Text 9)M: Jane, I hear that you are leaving school now. What do youwant to do? Have you made up your mind yet?W: No, not yet. But I think Im going to take up singing.M: Any special reasons?W: Yes. Its because I am good at singing songs. All myclassmates say so. Be

80、sides, singing is quite interesting, andyou will meet a lot of audience.M: And you will have to please them too.W: Well, you do it in any job, dont you?M: And what do your parents think about it?W: They dont quite agree to my idea. Thats the only trouble.M: Yes. Urn. my parents try to send me to an

81、art collegebecause they want me to be an actor.W: Then what will you do?M: Well. I havent decided yet. But I usually get my own wayin the end.(Text 10)Rainforests are important places for people and animals.There are different kinds of rainforests. Some are high inthe mountains and others are near t

82、he sea. In the last fortyyears, humans have destroyed half of the earths rainforests.Rainforests are home to about fifty million people. Thereare also millions of animals, plants and insects that live there.When we destroy the rainforests, people will lose theirhomes and thousands of species of anim

83、als and plants willdisappear. Once these animals and plants disappear, we willnever see them again.The weather in the rainforest is hot all year round. Theweather is always wet, too.The Amazon rainforest is about a hundred million years old,and has more species of animals and plants than any otherplace on earth. People have now cut down much of thisrainforest to plant coffee and sugar.