There are many ways for us to reduce (减少) waste. For example, we can reuse paper and plastic bags. We can also recycle newspapers, glass, and cans (易拉罐)      1    new things. Here are some useful      2     to reduce waste.

Write on both sides of paper

Many people write on only one side of their paper. Why not try using both sides? Some students only use half the pages of their      3    before getting new ones. Try to use up all the paper. People often give cards on birthdays or festivals. How about trying to     4      e-cards (电子贺卡) instead?

Don’t throw away your old batteries (电池)

Maybe you do not know that old batteries make the soil      5     . This is because they have poisonous (有毒的) parts in      6     . So, don’t throw away batteries.     7    them together. Try to use rechargeable (充电的) batteries for your games and CD players.

Give     8    all your unwanted clothes

There are many poor families in China. You may ask your mother to keep your unwanted clothes. Then you can pass them on to those poor children. You will feel happy that you are      9    someone else. Also, you can see       10    your friends or relatives (亲戚) want them before throwing them away.

If you want to make friends, what should you do?

Steps:

★Try to look on the bright side of things.

★Look for groups in your area that do something you are interested in. Maybe you will learn some new skills and meet some people who have many things in common with you.

Tips(建议，诀窍):

★Contact your friends at least once a week by telephone or e-mail, or by visiting them to find out how they are. Remember important things about them such as birthdays and weddings(婚礼).

★If you have an argument with your friends, say sorry first.

★Remember never to leave old friends just because you have made some new ones.

★Listen to others carefully. It’s better to be a good listener.

★Be different. Don’t try to change others through your own ideas.

Warnings:

★Never ask or give away(泄密) a friend’s secret.

★Don’t be afraid to stand up for what is right.

★You’d better not give your ID number, phone number or your home address to people that you have just made friends with.

根据短文内容，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳答案。（10分）

1.Why is it good to look for groups in your area?

A. Because it isn’t far.?????????????

B. Because it is a rule in your area.

C. Because you can make some money.

D. Because it’s a good chance to meet people who have the same interests.

2.The underlined word “contact” means “ ______ ”.

A.联系????????????? B.关系????????????? C.关联????????????? ????????????? D.联合

3.If you are somebody’s good friend, you should ______ .

①try to know his or her secrets?????????????

②support him or her when he or she is right

③keep in touch with them often??

④try to change her or him with your own ideas

A.①②????????????? B.②③????????????? C.②④????????????? ????????????? D.①④

4.Which of the following is NOT right according to the passage?

A. Listen to your friends carefully and keep their secrets.

B. To keep in touch with your new friends, you’d better tell them your phone number or address.

C. If you have an argument with your good friend, you’d better say sorry to him or her first.

D. When you want to make more friends, you should look on the bright side first.

5.What’s the best title for the passage?

A. What Is Real Friendship?????????????

B. Where to Meet New Friends

C .How to Make Friends

D. Friends should Help Each Other

—What should I do, doctor?

—___healthy, you should take more exercise.

A．To keep           B．Keep             C．Keeping           D．Kept

It’s important_______in the New Year.

A. keeping healthy                                                B. to keep healty     

C. kept fit                                                                D. to keep fit