We only have _______ shower.  

A．some

B．an

C．the

D．one

 

Did you know that each day one person in the US throws away 4.4 pounds of rubbish? Almost every month，we throw away our own rubbish in packaging alone．Packaging（including boxes，bags，etc）comes to our homes with the things we have bought．Several weeks ago，the TV news said that in a city in Italy tons of rubbish were piled up in the streets，and the smell was rather terrible．What can we do to help? We should get to know the following Rs．

Reduce   To reduce means to make less rubbish．That is one of the first things we all should do for the environment．Reduce your rubbish by doing things like packing your lunch in reusable containers（可再利用的容器），taking smaller potions（份）at dinner so you don't waste food when you have had enough，writing on both sides of paper，and using less water when taking a shower．

Reuse      To reuse is to use things again．Think about the bags you get from the store．They can be reused to carry your lunch，to hold your rubbish，or to collect used cans．You can even take them back to the store the next time to carry your things instead of getting a new bag!

Recycle（回收利用）  Recycling is an important part of keeping our planet clean and green．It can also save energy．Be sure that you don't throw things in the rubbish that can be recycled to make something else．Paper，plastic，cans and bottles can all be recycled，but food，electrical waste and mobile phones can't．When you are not sure whether something can be recycled，go to your parents and teachers for advice．

Follow the three Rs，and every one of us can do something to save the earth．It is also the best way to save ourselves．

1．The first paragraph of the passage implies（暗示）that                     ．

A．packaging should be given up                       B．Italy is too dirty for us to visit

C．the US produces most rubbish                            D．the earth is becoming dirtier

2．If you want to reduce，you should                ．

A．make good use of your paper                       B．take a bath instead of a shower

C．eat a small dinner every day                         D．pack your lunch with newspapers

3．The writer seems to ask people to reuse the bags                 ．

A．only as rubbish bags                                          B．only for carrying other things

C．mainly to have a cleaner world                     D．mainly to save some money

4．Which of the following can be recycled?

A．Food and bottles．                                  B．Books and newspapers．

C．Paper and mobile phones．                          D．Plastic and electrical waste．

5．The passage mainly tells us that                   ．

A．all useless things can be recycled

B．the environment is greatly improving

C．the three Rs can help us clean the earth

D．we should never throw any rubbish away

Now, are you changing your living habits to have a low carbon life? Here are some strategies (策略) for you.
Strategy One
●Each week, choose one day when you don’t eat meat. Meat takes up lots of energy because it takes a long time to produce. And animals must be fed on farmed plants, which could be used to feed many more people.
Strategy Two
●Only buy the amount of food you need. When you buy food, go local rather than imported (进口的), and get fresh vegetables instead of frozen.
Strategy Three
●Make sure you keep the things such as paper and plastic bottles separate (独立) so that they can be recycled. There are places where you can recycle batteries. Make sure you find them.
Strategy Four
●Take showers rather than baths and reduce your shower time by two minutes. This will save water and give you an extra two minutes in bed.
Strategy Five
●Buses and trains are better than cars, but walking or cycling is better still. It’s also better for your health and cheaper. It can even be quicker than sitting in a car at rush hours in a busy city. For long distances, coaches are better than trains.
Strategy Six
●Try to buy good, long-lasting products even though they may cost a little more. A small screen TV is better than a big screen. Keep your electronic products one year longer than you would usually have.
【小题1】What does the underline phrase “low carbon” in paragraph one mean?

A．便宜

B．低碳

C．高效

D．舒适

【小题2】 According to the passage, which of the following is WRONG?

A．When we produce the meat, we need to take up lots of energy.

B．Taking showers in less time will help for saving the water.

C．When you go for a long-distance trip, you’d better drive your own car.

D．Buying the long-lasting products is a good idea to have a low carbon life.

【小题3】 What’s the purpose(目的) of the passage?

A．It helps to know walking is one of the low carbon lives.

B．It helps to realize how important it is to have a low carbon life.

C．It advises to save water and electric to have a low carbon life.

D．It advises to kick some bad habits and have a low carbon life.

Now, are you changing your living habits to have a low carbon life? Here are some strategies (策略) for you.
Strategy One
●Each week, choose one day when you don’t eat meat. Meat takes up lots of energy because it takes a long time to produce. And animals must be fed on farmed plants, which could be used to feed many more people.
Strategy Two
●Only buy the amount of food you need. When you buy food, go local rather than imported (进口的), and get fresh vegetables instead of frozen.
Strategy Three
●Make sure you keep the things such as paper and plastic bottles separate (独立) so that they can be recycled. There are places where you can recycle batteries. Make sure you find them.
Strategy Four
●Take showers rather than baths and reduce your shower time by two minutes. This will save water and give you an extra two minutes in bed.
Strategy Five
●Buses and trains are better than cars, but walking or cycling is better still. It’s also better for your health and cheaper. It can even be quicker than sitting in a car at rush hours in a busy city. For long distances, coaches are better than trains.
Strategy Six
●Try to buy good, long-lasting products even though they may cost a little more. A small screen TV is better than a big screen. Keep your electronic products one year longer than you would usually have.
【小题1】What does the underline phrase “low carbon” in paragraph one mean?

A．便宜

B．低碳

C．高效

D．舒适

【小题2】 According to the passage, which of the following is WRONG?

A．When we produce the meat, we need to take up lots of energy.

B．Taking showers in less time will help for saving the water.

C．When you go for a long-distance trip, you’d better drive your own car.

D．Buying the long-lasting products is a good idea to have a low carbon life.

【小题3】 What’s the purpose(目的) of the passage?

A．It helps to know walking is one of the low carbon lives.

B．It helps to realize how important it is to have a low carbon life.

C．It advises to save water and electric to have a low carbon life.

D．It advises to kick some bad habits and have a low carbon life.