Passage Two
文章二
Mountains are about one-fifth of the world's land surface area. Mountains are a very important part of the earth's ecology and environment. They contain important eco-systems, such as forests. They provide the most important resources for about one-tenth of the world's population. Mountains also provide goods and services to more than half the people in the world.

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Melting snow from mountains provides water for hundreds of millions of people. For example, the Himalayan Mountains supply drinking water for the people of India. Mountains are also important areas for winter sports. Millions of people visit countries in Europe to ski down mountains every year.
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Mountains are important to the world. But there are problems, involving mountains in many places. People who live in mountain areas are usually poor. There is often very little economic activity in these areas. Mountain environments are sometimes not supervised very well. When this, happens, eco-systems, supporting plants and animals suffer.
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In some areas, too many trees are cut down. When it rains heavily, water can rush down the sides of mountains and flood villages and cities. Serious flooding kills many people and animals every year. In addition, earthquakes can cause hillsides to come crashing down in powerful landslides.
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The United Nations wants to help more people learn about the importance of mountains as well as their problems. Many activities including research and development projects have been planned for next year. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization is leading this special recognition of mountains.
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Questions 13 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.
问题13至问题15是基于你刚刚听到的这篇短文的
Question 13. Why are mountains a very important part of the earth's ecology and environment?
问题13 为什么山脉是地球生态和环境的重要组成部分？
Question 14. What are the problems involving mountains?
问题14 山脉有哪些问题？
Question 15. What has the United Nations done to raise people's awareness of the importance of mountains?
问题15 联合国做了哪些事来引起人们对山脉重要性的认识？