1. (2023八下·武城月考)  录音中有一段长对话，从每小题A、B、C中选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。

The first Earth Day began in 1970.<br />More than 20 million people in cities all over the USA took part in this celebration.<br />Since then, Earth Day has been celebrated all over the world.<br />In 1990, more than 200 million people in 141 countries celebrated Earth Day.<br />They took part in many different kinds of Earth Day activities, such as cleaning up<br />places in their area, saving water and electricity at home, and planting trees.<br />The idea for Earth Day came from an American.<br />He was worried about the environment.<br />In 1969, he decided to have a special day to teach everyone about the things that can<br />protect our world.<br />The first Earth Day began in 1970.<br />More than 20 million people in cities all over the USA took part in this celebration.<br />Since then, Earth Day has been celebrated all over the world.<br />In 1990, more than 200 million people in 141 countries celebrated Earth Day.<br />They took part in many different kinds of Earth Day activities, such as cleaning up<br />places in their area, saving water and electricity at home, and planting trees.<br />The idea for Earth Day came from an American.<br />He was worried about the environment.<br />In 1969, he decided to have a special day to teach everyone about the things that can<br />protect our world.

1. （1） When did the first Earth Day begin?

   A . In 1969. B . In 1970. C . In 1990.
3. （2） In 1990, more than 200 million people in ____ countries celebrated Earth Day. 

   A . 41 B . 100 C . 141
5. （3） They did some activities EXCEPT ____. 

   A . saving water B . planting trees C . making posters
7. （4） He was worried about ____ and he decided to teach people to protect our world. 

   A . the energy B . the environment C . the earth