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Taking part in a "citizen science" project can help you feel part of a kind group and do your bit to help protect the planet.
These are projects led by scientists and supported by the public, and can include anything from watching the stars to watching whales. You don't need to be an expert to join in—anyone can be a citizen scientist. By counting, watching and listening, citizen scientists collect information that helps professional scientists and researchers understand the world better. This important information can also show communities, businesses and governments how they can do more to protect the planet.
A citizen scientist works as part of a team to solve problems and make new discoveries. This isn't just great for the planet—it's good for you too. Teamwork helps you learn new skills and feel connected with others. Research shows it also makes you feel happier and more confident. Taking action on a problem that's important to you means you're helping to find a solution—and you know you're not dealing with it alone.
It's easy to take part in a citizen science project—you can even do it from your window. The Big Garden Birdwatch in January means spending one hour counting the number of birds you see. Your results help scientists learn about bird species in the UK.
If you're interested in insects, ask an adult to help you use the "Seek by iNaturalist" app, which tells you the names of plants and insects and adds your findings to a worldwide survey. The Natural History Museum has lots of citizen science projects for newcomers, so ask an adult to help you look up its website.
(素材选自 The Week Junior USA)
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)6. What is a key reason for joining in citizen science projects?
A. To make money from scientific research.
B. To travel and explore wildlife personally.
C. To become a professional scientist quickly.
D. To feel connected to others and protect the Earth.
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)7. What can we learn about the kinds of citizen science projects from Paragraph 2?
A. They only include animal-watching projects.
B. They cover many different scientific research areas.
C. They mainly focus on the study of stars and whales.
D. They only include projects that need simple counting skills.
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)8. If someone uses the "Seek by iNaturalist" app, what is he directly contributing to?
A. Training programs for new scientists.
B. A local bird-counting event in January.
C. A worldwide survey of plants and insects.
D. Government policies for planet protection.
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)9. What is the writer's purpose in writing this passage?
A. To ask the government for more support for science study.
B. To introduce "citizen science" projects and inspire people to join in.
C. To describe a specific event like the Big Garden Birdwatch.
D. To make people feel happy with humorous stories about science.
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)10. (创新考法·篇章结构)Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?
