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London has just signed to be the first National Park City. Sadiq Khan, mayor of London, along with several organizations and individuals, signed the London National Park City Charter(宪章) on Monday.
London is already extremely park-like. With a large number of urban parks and waterways and 8.4 million trees, it has a lower urban density (密度) than many other major cities. It is also home to 15,000 species.
The charter aims to improve the lives and well-being of people and wildlife by improving the natural environment of the city. In practical terms, that means trying to reach the goal of turning 50% of the city into green space by 2050. That can be achieved by asking residents to change empty lots and yards into gardens, planting more trees throughout the city and even cutting holes in garden fences. Adding green roofs to existing buildings is also part of the plan,
One way to help achieve its goal is pairing development with conservation. London is expected to add some 2 million new residents to its current population by 2040, meaning it needs thousands and thousands of new homes. Home developers can play a role by surrounding new homes with parks or nature reserves.
"Inspired by the aims and values of the world’s national parks, the London National Park City is fundamentally about making life better in the capital through both small everyday things and long-term strategic thinking." says Daniel Raven-Ellison, founder of the concept.
"It's about lifting our ambitions; going further to make the city greener, healthier and wilder; improving our mental health, cleaning our air; making the city richer in wildlife: freeing children to play and meet friends outdoors again; solving the climate crisis and bring more joy to the city." He added.
Timothy Beatley, an urban planner, says countless cities have already woken up to the idea that greening and improving natural connections make urban life much better. "The basic idea is that nature in cities is not optional but absolutely essential to a happy, healthy and meaningful life." He says.
1. What are mentioned in paragraphs 3 and 4 about the green move?
A. The conflicts caused by the charter.
B. Different voices about the move.
C. Specific ways to expand green space.
D. Challenges the move will run into.
2. The founder and the planner mentioned both hold a(an) ___________ attitude to the charter.
A. skeptical B. critical
C. reserved D. favorable
3. What can be a suitable title for the passage?
A. A green and meaningful life in London
B. London to be "National Park City"
C. Reasons for more green space in London
D. Green ways to make London park-like
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了伦敦刚刚签署成为第一个国家公园城市，还描述了它的现状以及将来的一些具体做法。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段That can be achieved by asking residents to change empty lots and yards into gardens, planting more trees throughout the city and even cutting holes in garden fences. Adding green roofs to existing buildings is also part of the plan(这可以通过要求居民把空地和庭院变成花园，在整个城市种植更多的树木，甚至在花园篱笆上挖洞来实现。在现有建筑上增加绿色屋顶也是计划的一部分)；第四段Home developers can play a role by surrounding new homes with parks or nature reserves.(房屋开发商可以通过在新住宅周围修建公园或自然保护区来发挥作用。)这两段都是描述了绿色行动的具体做法。故选C项。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五、第六段理论的创立者Daniel Raven-Ellison描述伦敦国家公园城的种种好处，以及第七段城市规划师Timothy Beatley说城市的自然对于幸福、健康和有意义的生活来说不是可有可无的，而是绝对必要的。可知，他们的态度都是赞成的。故选D项。
【3题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段London has just signed to be the first National Park City. 伦敦刚刚签署成为第一个国家公园城市。以及全文围绕伦敦成为国家公园城市的现状以及未来具体做法，可知，本文标题应该是伦敦成为“国家公园城市”。故选B项。
