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 needs 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 green 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 drops 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
New Books this month
1.The Long Night was written by_______.
A. David Reilly B. Maha
C. Joanna D. Marcie Jacom
2.The story of Hard Work happened in_______.
A. Australia B. Thailand
C. India D. England
3.From the passage we can see Tina is_______.
A. a doctor B. a film star
C. a writer D. a college student
My mum only had one eye. She cooked for teachers and students to the family when I was young.
One day my mum came to say hello to me in primary school. I was so embarrassed(尴尬的)that I threw her a hateful look and ran out.
The next day at school, one of my classmates said, "Your mum only has one eye!" and at me.
I hated my mum and decided to leave her, so I studied very hard. Later I got a chance to go abroad to study and I left my mother graduation(毕业),I worked, bought a house and got there. Then I had kids of my own.1 was happy with my wife and my kids. But one day someone knocked at my door. It was my ! When she stood by the door, my children laughed at her, and I at her, "How dare you come to my house and scare my children! GET OUT OF HERE NOW!" And to this, my mum answered, "Oh, I'm so sorry. I may have got the wrong address," and she disappeared.
One day, a letter regarding a school reunion(聚会)came to my house, So I lied to my wife that I was going on a business trip. After the reunion, I went to the old house.
My neighbours said that she .I did not have a single tear. They handed me a letter that she had wanted me to have.
My dearest son:
I am thinking of you all the time. I'm sorry that I came to your house and scared your .
I was so glad when I heard you were coming for the reunion. But I may not be able to even get out of bed to see you. I'm sorry that l was still an embarrassment to you when you were growing up.
You see...when you were very little, you got into an accident, and lost your eye. As a mother, I couldn't stand watching you grow up with one eye. So I gave you .
…With all my love to you!
Your mother
1.A. support B. provide C. offer D. prefer
2.A. smiled B. shouted C. knocked D. laughed
3.A. After B. Since C. Before D. Until
4.A. worried B. excited C. married D. satisfied
5.A. Dad B. friend C. son D. Mum
6.A. said B. screamed C. talked D. added
7.A. quietly B. happily C. loudly D. angrily
8.A. returned B. moved C. hurt D. died
9.A. wife B. son C. family D. daughter
10.A. his B. yours C. hers D. mine
-I think everyone can do something to make a difference to the Earth.
-_______. If we work together, we can make the world a better place.
A. Many hands make light work B. No pain, no gain
C. Practice makes perfect D. Every dog has its day
- The trip to Dongshan was really interesting. We picked a lot of yang mei.
-_______, I agree with you, but there was too much traffic on the way and I felt sick.
A. By the way B. In my way
C. In some ways D. On my way
The building_______ be a factory, but now it_______ a shopping centre.
A. used to; is used as B. is used to; used to be
C. used to; used to be D. is used to; is used as
