[2026 福建厦门调研]Nature
is like a kind mother to us. It gives us everything we need, like clean air, fresh water, and delicious food. 20
We cut down too many trees to build houses and make paper. As a result, many animals lose their homes. 21 The water becomes so polluted that fish can't live in it. And cars and factories send out harmful gases, making the air dirty. We are making nature sick. These problems are bad for both nature and us.
22 Clean air and water are necessary for our health. If we keep polluting the environment, we will get sick easily. Besides, beautiful natural places, like mountains and forests, make our lives more interesting. They are great places for us to relax and have fun. So we must take action to protect nature.
23 First, we should save water. Turn off the tap when we brush our teeth. Second, plant more trees. They can make the air clean. Finally, use less plastic. 24 We can also use a cup instead of a plastic bottle.
If we all do these things, we can live in harmony with nature and make the world a better place.
A. We should also save electricity at home.
B. We can take our own bags when shopping.
C. Also, factories pour dirty water into rivers and lakes.
D. It's very important to live in harmony (和谐) with nature.
E. However, these years, we haven't treated nature very well.
F. To make things become better, we can do many small but useful things.

阅读还原·语篇导读 本文主要介绍了一些破坏环境的行为以及环境保护的重要性和措施。
快速对答案 20—24 E C D F B
20. E 根据“We cut down too many trees to build houses and make paper.”可知,此处应引出后文我们对自然的破坏,选项 E(然而,这些年我们并没有很好地对待自然。)符合语境,故选 E 项。
21. C 根据“The water becomes so polluted that fish can't live in it.”可知,此处应提到污水,选项 C(此外,工厂将脏水排入河流和湖泊。)符合语境,故选 C 项。
22. D 根据“Clean air and water are necessary for our health.”可知,此处提到自然对我们的重要性,选项 D(与自然和谐相处非常重要。)符合语境,故选 D 项。
23. F 根据“First, we should save water.”可知,此处应引出后文的建议,选项 F(为了让事情变得更好,我们可以做很多小但有用的事情。)符合语境,故选 F 项。
24. B 根据“Finally, use less plastic.”可知,此处与少用塑料有关,选项 B(购物时我们可以带自己的包。)符合语境,故选 B 项。