Does technology influence the purity of Chinese language? Yes!
Many Chinese use messenger tools such as MSN or QQ, listen to music on MP3 players and blog on the Internet using ADSL ,but most people don’t know the Chinese meanings of the abbreviations, as many English letters have become part of the local lexicon（专门词汇）. some parents are so crazy about English letters that a couple tried to name their baby "@", they say the character used in email addresses reflects their love for the child.
While the "@" is obviously familiar to Chinese e-mail users, they often use the English word "at" to pronounce it , which sounds like ai ta, or "love him", to Putonghua speakers.
“Nowadays, more and more English abbreviations are being used in Chinese, making them an important part of the modern language," said Hou Min, a professor at Communication University of China. "The abbreviations are very popular because they can be used easily," Hou said. "As more Chinese people learn foreign languages, especially English, in recent years, using abbreviations has become a trend（趋势）among some educated people," she said.
Some language scholars fear such usage will influence the purity of Chinese and cause confusion（混乱） in communication.
【小题1】Which of the following is Not True according to the passage?

While reading a book in English, every few lines of text, you run across a word or two that you don't know. You look every new word in the dictionary. Bad move. All that does slow you down. Even electric or CD-ROM dictionaries can get in the way of your reading progress. A dictionary is like a road map. It can help you if younger lost and point you in the right direction. But if you stop to look at the "map" each time you take a step, you'll get nowhere fast .

On your English learning "journey （旅行）”, a dictionary Can be a helpful “travel companion"---if it is not overused. To help you start thinking in English, use an English-to-English dictionary. Otherwise（否则），you will always depend on your native（本国的）language and end up translating in you head.

A good dictionary can help you do more than just find the meaning of a word. it can help you verify （test and check） spelling, check word forms and grammar usage, find example sentences and learn pronunciation. Some dictionaries even provide exercises to teach you how to use their resources（资源）.

Take time to get to know your dictionary. Learn the pronunciation symbols （符号）.

Understand what the abbreviations （缩写字） mean. Try to master the important grammar rules. Look for charts, diagrams and lists that might be useful in the future. You will discover how helpful it can be to make friends with your dictionary. And as they say, "A friend in need is a friend indeed."

1．According to the passage,________________________

A．we should look up each new word we meet while reading

B．dictionaries will be helpful if we use them properly

C．we can't look up any new words we come across while reading

D．we can get everything we want in dictionaries

2．The underlined word "companion" means____________________

A．指南            B．札记            C．工具       D．路标

3．Why do we need a good English-to-English dictionary?

A．Because it is a good friend.

B．Because it can help us to find the right direction if we get lost.

C．Because it can help avoid to think in our native language.

D．Because it can help us to start thinking in English and in Chinese.

4．The underlined word "that" in the last paragraph refers to （指） ____________ 

A．pronunciation symbols and grammar rules

B．abbreviations and usage for grammar rules

C．the meaning of a word, spelling and grammar usage

D．charts, diagrams and lists

5．According to the passage, we learn that____________________

A．the more you use a dictionary, the better you can understand the article

B．the more you use a dictionary, the faster you may read

C．the more you use the resources in a dictionary, the more information you can get

D．the better a dictionary is, the more expensive it is

Saving water is an important part of going green. As water becomes less and polluted more, conservation (保护) becomes more and more important. The less water you use, the less wastewater will end up in our rivers and lakes. Wasting water means that more water needs to be treated and cleaned, a process that requires quite a lot of energy.
As it is said above, cutting down on water usage is one of the most important things you can do for your local environment and the planet as a whole. That is why more green households are going blue: cutting down their water footprint by conserving and harvesting (收获) water.
It may seem like a big concept, but going blue starts with small changes that everyone can make. Something as simple as turning off the tap while you brush your teeth can save a lot of water. Wash your fruits and vegetables in a bowl rather than under a tap to save even more. Make sure that the taps are fully turned off every time you step away from the sink or the shower — all those little drips can add up to a lot of water waste.
Another way of reducing your water footprint is reducing your dependence on the main water supply. Rainwater harvesting can meet a lot of your home’s water needs. Many of us already practice rainwater harvesting in a small way. Collecting water from your gutters (檐沟) is a great way to keep your garden green without running the sprinkler (洒水器)

1. 1.

   The underlined word “green” means ______ in this passage

   1. A.
      嫉妒
   2. B.
      环保
   3. C.
      未成熟的
   4. D.
      健康的
2. 2.

   According to the passage, which is NOT the reason that people should save water?

   1. A.
      Treating wastewater needs much energy
   2. B.
      The water on the earth is becoming less and less
   3. C.
      The water on the earth is becoming polluted more
   4. D.
      Rainwater harvesting can meet a lot of your home’s water needs
3. 3.

   According to the passage, all of these can be used to save water except ______

   1. A.
      washing fruit and vegetables under a tap
   2. B.
      using a bowl to wash your fruit and vegetables
   3. C.
      making sure taps are fully turned off all the time
   4. D.
      turning off the tap every time after brushing your teeth
4. 4.

   Which of the following is the best title of this passage?

   1. A.
      Save Water by Turning off the Tap
   2. B.
      How to Treat and Clean Wastewater
   3. C.
      Keep Your Garden Green with Rainwater
   4. D.
      Save Water Starting with Small Changes
5. 5.

   From the passage, we can know that_____

   1. A.
      we can get enough water by harvesting
   2. B.
      most people pay no attention to saving water
   3. C.
      we can practice rainwater harvesting in a small way
   4. D.
      harvesting water is more necessary than conserving it

Saving water is an important part of going green. As water becomes less and polluted more, conservation (保护) becomes more and more important. The less water you use, the less wastewater will end up in our rivers and lakes. Wasting water means that more water needs to be treated and cleaned, a process that requires quite a lot of energy.

As it is said above, cutting down on water usage is one of the most important things you can do for your local environment and the planet as a whole. That is why more green households are going blue: cutting down their water footprint by conserving and harvesting (收获) water.

It may seem like a big concept, but going blue starts with small changes that everyone can make. Something as simple as turning off the tap while you brush your teeth can save a lot of water. Wash your fruits and vegetables in a bowl rather than under a tap to save even more. Make sure that the taps are fully turned off every time you step away from the sink or the shower — all those little drips can add up to a lot of water waste.

Another way of reducing your water footprint is reducing your dependence on the main water supply. Rainwater harvesting can meet a lot of your home’s water needs. Many of us already practice rainwater harvesting in a small way. Collecting water from your gutters (檐沟) is a great way to keep your garden green without running the sprinkler (洒水器).

1.The underlined word “green” means ______ in this passage.

A. 未成熟的                                 B. 环保                                 C.嫉妒                                   D. 健康的

2.According to the passage, which is NOT the reason that people should save water?

A. Treating wastewater needs much energy.

B. The water on the earth is becoming less and less.

C. The water on the earth is becoming polluted more.

D. Rainwater harvesting can meet a lot of your home’s water needs.

3.According to the passage, all of these can be used to save water except ______.

A. washing fruit and vegetables under a tap

B. using a bowl to wash your fruit and vegetables

C. making sure taps are fully turned off all the time

D. turning off the tap every time after brushing your teeth

4.Which of the following is the best title of this passage?

A. Save Water by Turning off the Tap     

B. How to Treat and Clean Wastewater

C. Keep Your Garden Green with Rainwater      

D. Save Water Starting with Small Changes

5.From the passage, we can know that_____.

A. we can get enough water by harvesting

B. most people pay no attention to saving water

C. we can practice rainwater harvesting in a small way

D. harvesting water is more necessary than conserving it