In the past, man did not have to think about the protection of his environment. There were not many people on earth, and natural resources seemed to be unlimited.

Today, things are different. The world has become too crowded. We are using up our natural resources too quickly, and at the same time we are polluting our environment with dangerous chemicals. If we continue like this, human life on earth will not survive.

Everyone realizes today that if too many fish are taken from the sea, there will soon be none left. Yet, with modern fishing methods, more and more fish are caught. We know that if too many trees are cut down, forests will disappear and nothing will grow on the land. Yet, we continue to use bigger and more powerful machines to cut down more and more trees.

We realize that if rivers are polluted with waste products from factories, we will die. However, in most countries waste products are still put into rivers or into the sea, and there are few laws to stop this.

We know, too, that if the population of the world continues to rise at the present rate, in a few years, there will not be enough food.

What can we do to solve these problems?

If we eat more vegetables and less meat, we will easily get more food. Land that is used to grow crops can feed five times more people than land where animals are kept.

The world population will not rise so quickly if people use modern methods of birth control.

Finally, if we educate people to think about the problems, we shall have a better and cleaner living place in the future.

The importance of protecting the environment
Problems	◆ More fish being caught. ◆ More 1.    being cut down. ◆ More waste products being put into rivers. ◆ More2.    being born.
Causes	◆ The world is becoming too 3.    . ◆ Modern methods make the situation worse .
Result	We human beings will not survive on the earth.
Solutions	◆ Eat more vegetables and less meat so that more food will be available  for everyone. ◆ Use modern methods of 4.    control so that the population will not grow too fast. ◆ Educate people so that the 5.   will be better and cleaner.

      

 

“I don’t like my parents. They __36▲_ tell me I should do this, and I should not do that. It sometimes makes me angry.” Said Hang Hua, a middle school student in Nanjing. Do you have the same _37▲__? Why does it seem that some parents are so __38▲__ in their children’s eyes?
Since(自从……以来) you were born, your parents have worried about everything about you. They __39▲__ about your choice(选择) of friends, the food you eat, your work at school, __40▲__ sleep you get, etc. All these things are part of your life. They want you to grow up __41▲__ and happily.
So how can you __42▲__ things easier on yourself? It’s easier __43▲__ you think. Just let your parents know what you’re doing. Get them to know your friends. Call them if you stay somewhere else __44▲__ than usual. Say __45▲__ to them when you are wrong. Take responsibility(责任) for what you have done. Talk about your ideas with them. They may talk about __46▲__ with you. Most of all, try __47▲__ them. They are still __48▲__ being parents and need your help, too. Someday, when you become a parent, they may give you __49▲__ on how to get on with your __50▲__.

【小题1】

A．never B．hardly C．always D．sometimes

【小题2】

A．result B．habit C．way D．problem

【小题3】

A．happy B．friendly C．beautiful D．serious

【小题4】

A．worry B．talk C．think D．hear

【小题5】

A．how much B．how many C．how long D．how many hours

【小题6】

A．quickly B．healthily C．slowly D．early

【小题7】

A．stay B．believe C．look after D．make

【小题8】

A．as B．till C．than D．when

【小题9】

A．earlier B．later C．shorter D．sooner

【小题10】

A．hello B．no C．sorry D．yes

【小题11】

A．theirs B．them C．themselves D．their

【小题12】

A．to understand B．to leave C．to care D．to forget

【小题13】

A．practice B．practicing C．plan D．planning

【小题14】

A．medicine B．rest C．vacation D．advice

【小题15】

A．friends B．parents C．children D．teachers

The advantages of Eating Fruits & Vegetables

Vegetables and fruit are good for your health because of a lot of vitamins, nutrients(矿物质) and fiber（纤维）in them. Fruits and vegetables are regarded as a healthy diet without adding chemicals or additives（添加剂） for carrying or storing foods. The United States Department of Agriculture suggests eating plenty of fruits and vegetables every day to get the advantages of eating a healthy diet.

Disease Prevention

The United States Department of Agriculture tells that eating fruits and vegetables helps fight strokes, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Because of the potassium in fruits and vegetables, they can prevent the risk of developing kidney stones. The fiber in fruits and vegetables helps the body fight against coronary heart disease.

Idea Health

Since fruits and vegetables add to a balanced and healthy diet, eating these will help you with your idea. The vitamins in fruits and vegetables helps fight depress（沮丧）, according to the Mental Health Foundation. Vitamin B and folic acid found in some vegetables and bananas help you to relax. Eating fruits and vegetables can also help improve memory.

Healthy Weight

Eating fruits and vegetables helps you have a healthy weight. Fruits and vegetables naturally include less energy than other foods, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The fiber and water in the fruits and vegetables make you feel that you are full, so you will not feel that you have to eat more food.

1.According to the passage, how many things are included in the vegetables and fruit?

A．3                B．4                C．5                D．6

2.What kind of fruit should you eat if you were stressed out?

A．Vitamin           B．Folic acid          C．Bananas           D．Apples

3.Which of the following is not disease?

A．Potassium         B．Strokes           C．Cardiovascular      D．Type 2 diabetes

4.The United States Department of Agriculture suggests that_____.

A．eating plenty of fruits and vegetables every day instead of having food.

B．eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is good for helping fight disease.

C．eating some vegetables and bananas help you to relax.

D．eating fruits and vegetables helps you have a healthy weight.

5.According to the passage, eating plenty of vegetables and fruit can’t____.

A．prevent disease                        B．improve memory

C．help you have a healthy weight             D．let you want to eat more food

 

(判断型)阅读短文，判断下列句子是否符合短文内容。符合的写（T），不符合的写（F）。（共5小题，计10分）

   When you are watching TV, you will notice that more and more famous stars make the ads on TV. Many people believe them because they are famous. But have you ever thought if the ads are real or not?

   In the past few years, lots of stars have been on TV or newspapers as spokesmen(代言人) of some products(产品), such as Sanlu Milk and Haojixing Study Machine. People spent much money on these products, but at last, many of them were not like what the stars said. More and more people are very angry with the famous actors for making the ads after the accident of Sanlu Children Milk.

   What are the public’s ideas about the famous people making ads on TV? Do you agree that the famous people should take responsibility (负责任) if the products have any problems? A research shows that about 36% think it wasn’t the famous stars’ fault(过错)，but they all think famous stars should give out the money they got from the ads or the charity(慈善机构). More than 34% think the famous stars must take responsibility. They are dishonest and lose themselves in the public.

   So we should be more careful when we buy things advertised by the stars. We must find what these things are really like instead of only listening to what the stars say.

1.Many people believe the ads because they’re made by famous people.

2.In fact, some products were not like what the stars said.

3.About 36% think famous stars should give out the money they got from the ads to the charity.

4.All the famous actors are not honest and lose themselves in the public.

5.When we buy things, we should only listen to what the stars say.

 

In many parts of the world, people live to a healthy old age. What is the secret of their long lives？
Three things are very important: fresh air, fresh food and a simple way of life. People who live in Himalayas（喜玛拉雅山） are famous for their long and healthy lives. They work near their homes in the clean mountains. They don’t have buses, cars or trains. They don’t sit all day in busy offices. They take more exercise and eat less food than people in the cities. They eat vegetables grown by themselves. They drink milk taken from their own cows. For years, the Hunzas of the Himalayas don’t need doctors, for there is not much illness. They are happy and healthy people.
【小题1】Which is NOT the life of the people living in Himalayas？

A．They work hard in the fields.

B．They eat vegetables grown by themselves.

C．They take more exercise and eat more food than people in the cities.

D．They drink milk taken from their own cows.

【小题2】Which one is NOT true about the people living in Himalayas？

A．They live a simple life in the mountains.

B．They grow vegetables and milk cows themselves.

C．When they are ill, they don’t go to see doctors.

D．They don’t sit all day in busy offices.

【小题3】Which is NOT the secret of long life？

A．Fresh air.	B．Fresh food.
C．A simple way of life.	D．A simple way of eating.

【小题4】What are the Hunzas famous for？

A．Vegetables.	B．Milk.
C．Food.	D．Their long and healthy lives.

【小题5】They do not need doctors, for ________ .

A．the doctors are not good	B．there is not much illness
C．there is no illness	D．they are happy