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    Our Earth's oceans contain some of the most valuable resources. As the use of fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions began to rise in popularity, the polluting of the Earth's oceans did as well, leaving lifelong effects on all of its ecosystems.

    Commercial whaling has left several whale species in danger of extinction. The blue whales of the Antarctic have less than one percent of their original numbers. Over 90 percent of plastic isn't recycled, and a large part of that number finds its way into the ocean and surrounding beaches. The huge amount of plastic damages whales' existence. Plastic is being eaten by sea life as well as entangling(缠住) them, putting them all at major risk. Without change, our Earth's oceans will not be able to continue on for much longer.

    The Delta Corporation was set up in 1972, later known as Ocean Conservancy. In the beginning years of Ocean Conservancy,its main initiative (倡议) was the Whale Protection Fund. This fund focused on saving the species and protesting against commercial whaling. They gained the support of many.

    Ten years later, the International Whaling Commission finally banned commercial whaling. It then changed its focus to not only whales but to seals and sea turtles as well. Though they made great progress with these animals, they came to the conclusion that these animals cannot develop well without a healthy, sustainable environment. The workers of Ocean Conservancy then expanded their focus to the marine ecosystems and habitats.

    Ocean Conservancy is one of several organizations working toward a common goal: saving the Earth's oceans. They have started doing this by creating the Whale Protection movement that still exists. Though they have made significant progress throughout the years, there is still much to be done. Only when the common goal is shared by all groups, governments, and individuals, will real change be made. If successful, the electric bicycle meal program will be spread to all Crowne Plaza hotels in the UK, the hotel said in a statement.

    1. (1) What can we know about the plastic from Paragraph 2?
      A . Plastic reduces the population of whales to the least. B . Most of plastic ends up in oceans and sandy beaches. C . Plastic has become part of the sea animals' diet. D . Recycling plastic is still a big challenge.
    2. (2) What made Ocean Conservancy pay attention to the ocean ecosystem?
      A . A ban on whaling. B . Its improved concept. C . Its great achievement. D . The public support.
    3. (3) What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
      A . Quite a few organizations have set their own goals. B . The days of Whale Protection movement are numbered. C . Ocean Conservancy's work isn't worth the praise. D . Saving the oceans is the shared responsibility of the whole world.
    4. (4) What can be a suitable title for the text?
      A . Ocean Conservancy's Target and Development B . Ocean Conservancy's Contribution to Oceans' Protecting C . A Solution to the Oceans' Plastic Problems D . A Step Away from a Healthy Ecosystem

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