There are some easy things you can do to protect(保护) the environment and the earth. Choose ideas from the list or come up with a few of your own.

● Plant flowers, grass or trees.

●Whenever you visit a park or beach, take away what you bring there----keep rubbish in a bag until you can put it in a dustbin (垃圾箱).

●Turn off the lights, TV sets when you leave the room. This saves (节约)a lot of electricity.

●Turn off the tap (水笼头)when you brush your teeth. You can save some water by not letting it run. Also, use a glass cup instead of a paper cup because this saves paper.

●Keep the doors and windows closed in winter to keep warm air in.

●Give your old books and magazines to a library instead of throwing them away.

●Give your old clothes to poor children you know instead of throwing them away.

●Use both sides of paper.

●Stop pouring (倒)dirty water into the rivers or the lakes nearby (附近).

●Encourage all your friends to do the same things you do to help protect the earth.

You don’t have to wait until Earth Day to do these things. Make every day Earth Day.

If everyone makes a contribution (贡献)to protecting the environment, the world will become much more beautiful.

1.From the above, we know that this is ____________.

A．a sign            B．a notice           C．an advertisement   D．a proposal (提议)

2.The writer tells us _____________.

A．to throw rubbish into a dustbin

B．to pour dirty water into the river

C．to save water by letting it run while we are brushing our teeth

D．that we can’t do all these things until Earth Day

3.We can ___________to save paper.

A．use a paper cup                        B．use both sides of paper

C．give old books to a library                 D．pick up waste paper at school

4.Which of the following is WRONG according to the writer?

A．Turn off the lights when you leave the room.   B．Close the doors in winter.

C．Use a paper cup when you brush your teeth.  D．Give your old clothes to the poor children.

5.The main idea of this passage is how to _________.

A．save money                           B．save water and electricity

C．make better use of old things              D．protect the earth

 

There are some easy things you can do to protect the environment and the earth. Choose ideas from the list or come up with a few of your own.
·Plant flowers, grass or trees.
·Whenever you visit a park or beach, take away what you bring there—keep rubbish in a bag until you can put it in a dustbin.
·Turn off the lights and TV sets when you leave the room. This can save a lot of electricity.
·Turn off the tap when you brush your teeth. You can save some water by not letting it run. Also, use a glass cup instead of a paper cup because this saves paper.
·Keep the doors and windows closed in winter to keep warm air in.
·Give your old books and magazines to a library instead of throwing them away.
·Give your old clothes to poor children you know instead of throwing them away.
·Use both sides of paper.
·Stop pouring dirty water into the rivers or lakes nearby.
·Encourage all your friends to do the same things you do to help protect the earth. You don’t have to wait until Earth Day to do these things. Make every day Earth Day. If everyone makes a contribution to protecting the environment, the world will become much more beautiful.
【小题1】From the above, we know that this is           .
A. a sign              B. a proposal (倡议书)    C. an ad(advertisement)
【小题2】The writer tells us           .
A. that we can’t do all these things until Earth Day
B. to pour dirty water into the rivers
C. to save water by not letting it run while brushing our teeth
【小题3】We can            to save paper.
A. use a paper cup         B. use both sides of paper      C. give new books to a library
【小题4】Which of the following is wrong according to the writer?
A. Turn off the lights when you leave the room.
B. Close the doors and windows in winter.
C. Use a paper cup when you brush your teeth.
【小题5】What’s the best title of the passage?
A. Protect the Earth             B. Save Money      C. Make Better Use of Old Things

A wise man was walking from one town to another with a few of his followers, and they happened to pass a lake. So they stopped there to   1  for a while, and the wise man said to one of his followers, “I am very  2 . Could you please  3  me some water from the lake?”
The follower walked to the lake  4  the wise man requested. Some people were washing clothes in the water, and right at that moment, several carts (手推车) started crossing the lake.  5  , the water became very muddy.
Then he went back and told the wise man that the water was very muddy and not   6  to drink.
After they had rested for about half an hour, the wise man again asked the   7  follower to go back to the lake and get him some water to drink. As requested, the follower went to the lake. This time he found that all the mud had   8   to the bottom. The water was very   9 and looked fit to drink. So he    10 his water bottle and took it to the wise man.
The wise man took the water bottle and drank, then looked up at the follower. “See what you did   11   the water clean?” he said. “You let it be for a while and the mud settled down on its own,  12  you could get some clear drinking water. Your mind can also be like that lake when it is   13   by something. If you just let it be and give it a little time, it will most likely settle down on its own   14  being put in any effort at all to   15   it.”

【小题1】

A．rest B．look C．watch D．see

【小题2】

A．hungry B．thirsty C．happy D．sad

【小题3】

A．get B．give C．take D．bring

【小题4】

A．while B．before C．as D．until

【小题5】

A．However B．Instead C．In addition D．As a result

【小题6】

A．fit B．able C．important D．interesting

【小题7】A. different   B same          C. other            D. left

【小题8】

A．gone B．been C．settled D．lived

【小题9】

A．dirty B．clear C．fresh D．sweet

【小题10】

A．got B．finished C．reached D．filled

【小题11】

A．making B．to make C．made D．had made

【小题12】

A．so that B．in order to C．because D．when

【小题13】

A．woken B．left C．disturbed D．given

【小题14】

A．without B．with C．after D．like

【小题15】

A．prevent B．calm C．protect D．fix

阅读下列短文，根据短文中的信息完成文后表格。（每空一词）

Smoking is bad for you, but what if your parents smoke? You might be worried about their health, be tired of smelling the smoke, or even a little embarrassed by it. You can’t order your parents to stop smoking, but you can encourage them to give up this bad habit. Tell them smoking is not good for their health.

If you think it will help, you could find some articles like this one and give them to your parents. Many states now have free programs to help people give up smoking. You might even see them advertised on billboards in your town. Point these out to your parents and encourage them to find out more about these programs.

What if your parents get angry with you for mentioning the topic of smoking? People don’t like to be told that they are doing something unhealthy, so it is possible your parents will be angry, especially if they are worried they won’t be able to give up smoking. Maybe they have tried before but failed.

Remember to be kind and show respect when you discuss smoking with your parents. Also remember that it is not easy to give up smoking. Some people have tried several times before they’re able to give up. Instead of shouting at them, tell them that you love them and want them to enjoy many healthy years ahead. They may eventually realize you are right about smoking.

If your parents agree to stop smoking, be their biggest supporter. Ask if there is anything you can do when they feel the desire to smoke. Maybe you could go for a walk, do a puzzle, or listen to music together. As they reach milestones, such as a month without smoking, Remember to celebrate the achievement.

Topic	★How to   1.your parents to give up smoking
2.	★Smoking   3.their health.
★You are either worried about their health or   4.with smelling their smoke.
Ways	★It may also be   5.to find some articles for them about giving up smoking. Tell them there are many free programs available.
★They are sure to   6.your advice so long as you love and respect them. It is important to remember that it is   7.to give up smoking.
To   8.their giving up smoking, you can do many things.	★Spend   9.time with them. For example, go for a walk, do a puzzle, or listen to music together.
★Don’t  10.to celebrate their achievement and encourage them.

 

 

用方框里所给的句子完成下列对话
A:  Good afternoon !
B： Good afternoon ！
A: I need  to get some money to pay for summer camp.
B: _______________________【小题1】_____________________.
A: I don’t have time .
B: I have an idea ._______________ 【小题2】__________________..
A: He doesn’t have any money  , either.
B: I think _______________【小题3】________________________.
A: My parents may give me some money ,but I don’t  want to ask them  some money .
B: _____________________【小题4】__________________________.
A: No ,I don’t think so . I love my CDS.
B:________________ 【小题5】_______________________.
A: Thank you !
B: Not at all !

A．You should ask your parents for some money . B. You could get a part-time job . C. You  could  borrow some money  from  your brother. D. Then maybe  you should call “Teen Talk ”, the radio advice programe. E. Or you could sell your CDs.