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　　The Browns are the Smiths' neighbors (邻居). Mr. Brown's name is John. But when his neighbor talks about him, they call him “Mr. Going-to-do”. Do you know why? Mr. Brown always says he is going to do something, but never (从不) does it. Every Saturday Mr. Brown goes to the Smiths' back door and talks to Mr. Smith“I'm going to clean my house today,”he says, or “I'm going to wash my car tomorrow.” or “The trees in front of (在…前面) my house are too big. I'm going to cut them down (砍倒) next week.”Mr. Smith usually says, “Are you, John?” He knows his neighbor isn't' going to clean his house, or wash his car, or cut down any trees. Then he says, “Well, excuse me, John. I'm going to do some work in the house.” And so he does. Mr. and Mrs. Smith often say to their only child Dick, “Are you going to do something? Then do it. Don't be another‘Mr. Going-to-do'”.

1.Mr. Brown's house is ______ Mr. Smith's.

[　　]

A. far from　　　B. near　　　C. in　　　D. with

2.John talks a lot but does ______.

[　　]

A. something　　　B. anything　　　C. nothing　　　D. everything

3.Mr. Smith ______.

[　　]

A. becomes tired of (厌烦) John's talk.

B. is pleased (高兴的) to talk with John

C. likes listening to John's talks

D. wants his son to be a man like John

4.Mr. Going-to-do ______.

[　　]

A. talks a lot and does a lot

B. always says to do something, but never does it

C. usually needs (需要) help when he is going to do something

D. often talks much before he starts his work

5.Mr. and Mrs. Smith hope (希望) their only son ______.

[　　]

A. is going to be another "Mr. Going-to-do"

B. won't be another "Mr. Going-to-do"

C. will (将；愿) talks a lot

D. will does little

　　The Browns are the Smiths' neighbor. Mr. Brown's name is John. But when his neighbors talk about him, they call him “Mr-Going-to-do” . Do you know why? Mr. Brown always says he is going to do something, but he never does it.

　　Every Sunday, Mr. Brown goes to the Smiths' back door（后门）and talks to Mr. Smith, “I' m going to clean my house today” he says , or “I' m going to wash my car tomorrow” , or “The trees in front of my house are too big. I' m going to cut （砍） them down next week”. Mr. Smith usually says, “Are you, John?” He knows his neighbor is not going to clean his house or wash his car, or cut down any trees. Then he says, “Well , excuse me , John. I' m going to do some work in the house.” And so he does.

　　Mr. and Mrs. Smith often say to their only child Tom, “Are you going to do anything? Then do it! Don't be another”Mr-Going-to-do!.

（1）Mr. Brown's house is ________ Mr. Smith's.

[　　]

A．far　　B．near　　C．in

（2）John talks a lot but does 　　    .

[　　]

A．something　　B．anything　　C．nothing

（3）Mr. Smith ________.

[　　]

A．become tired of （厌烦） John's empty （空的）talks.

B．is pleased（高兴） to talk with John.

C．wants his son to be a man like John.

（4）If you want to do something , you ________ do it.

[　　]

A．must　　B．mustn't　　C．needn't

（5）Mr. “Going-to-do”________.

[　　]

A．talks a lot and does a lot

B．always promises（承诺） to do something but never does it

C．usually needs help when he is going to do something

In China , more and more middle school students are getting shorter sleeping time than before. Most students sleep less than nine hours every night, because they have much homework to do. Some homework is given by their teachers, and some by their parents. Also, some students don't know how to save time. They are not careful enough while they do their homework, so it takes them a lot of time. Some students spend too much time watching TV or playing computer games. They stay up (熬夜) very late. Some students have to get up early every morning on weekdays to get to school n time by bus or by bike. It can be a long way from home to school.

　　Schools and parents should cut down some of the homework so that our children can enjoy more than nine hours of sleep every night for their health. For children, we should make best use of our time. When we have enough time for sleeping, we will find it much better for both our study and health.

1.What makes most students sleep less than nine hours every night?

2.Who else gives children some homework to do except their teachers?

3.How many hours of sleep is good for students' health?

4.What would happen to a student who often goes to bed late and gets up early?

5.Which of the following is NOT true?

In China , more and more middle school students are getting shorter sleeping time than before. Most students sleep less than nine hours every night, because they have much homework to do. Some homework is given by their teachers, and some by their parents. Also, some students don't know how to save time. They are not careful enough while they do their homework, so it takes them a lot of time. Some students spend too much time watching TV or playing computer games. They stay up (熬夜) very late. Some students have to get up early every morning on weekdays to get to school on time by bus or by bike. It can be a long way from home to school.

　　Schools and parents should cut down some of the homework so that our children can enjoy more than nine hours of sleep every night for their health. For children, we should make best use of our time. When we have enough time for sleeping, we will find it much better for both our study and health.

1.What makes most students sleep less than nine hours every night?

　　    A. Watching TV.

B. Playing computer games.

　　    C. Doing their homework.

D. Doing housework.

2.Who else gives children some homework to do except their teachers?

　　   A. Their parents.　　　　　　　　　　　B. Other students.

　　   C. The children themselves.　　　　　　 D. Nobody else.

3.How many hours of sleep is good for students' health?

　　  A. Less than 9 hours.　　B. Over 9 hours.　　

C. Only 9 hours.　    　D.8 hours.

4.What would happen to a student who often goes to bed late and gets up early?

　　   A. He would fall asleep in class.

B. He would do well in study.

　　   C. He would finish his homework fast.

D. He would have good health.

5.Which of the following is NOT true?

　　   A. Some students are so careless that they spend lots of time on their homework.

　　   B. All the students stay up late for their homework.

　　   C. Children should be given less homework.

   D. Schools and parents should take care of children.

What do people do with their old, out-of-date but still useful computers? Most people don’t know what to do with them. Many old computers are put away in homes. Many more are simply thrown out with the rubbish.　　
Some companies are thinking of ways to bring down the number of old computers. Sony has agreed to help recycle old Sony products. Dell, Hewlett-Packard and other companies now also take back some old computers.　　
In some countries, laws are being passed, too. Computer companies will have to collect and recycle their used products. And 70% of computer waste must be recycled. The idea behind the laws is that computer companies themselves should pay the cost. That will encourage them to make computers that are easier and cheaper to repair and upgrade（升级）.　　
Yet while many people are throwing away good computers, others cannot afford them at all. Hundreds of organizations are working to solve this problem. They collect and repair old computers. Some also teach others how to repair computers.　　
The computers then go to schools, charities and people who need them. Giving a used computer to one of these organizations can turn one person’s rubbish into someone else’s useful things—and cut down on waste, too.　　

1. 1.

   How do people usually deal with their old computers?　　

   1. A.
      They stop using them
   2. B.
      They give them to others
   3. C.
      They fix them up.　　
2. 2.

   What do some computer companies do to bring down the number of old computers?　　

   1. A.
      They don’t do anything about them.　　
   2. B.
      They take back some old ones.       　　
   3. C.
      They donate them to some charities.　　
3. 3.

   According to some countries’ laws, what must computer companies do?　　

   1. A.
      Collect and recycle most of computer waste. 　　
   2. B.
      Repair and upgrade old computers.      　　
   3. C.
      Make much cheaper computers.　　
4. 4.

   What may people who can’t afford computers think of the used computers?　　

   1. A.
      Expensive
   2. B.
      Useful
   3. C.
      Out-of -date.　　
5. 5.

   What is the passage about?　　

   1. A.
      Repairing old computers.　　
   2. B.
      Selling old computers.              　　
   3. C.
      Recycling old computers.