Sports can help you keep fit and close to nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should realize that sport you choose might have great influence on the environment.
Some sports are resource—hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also lots of water. Besides, huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses (球场) in good condition. This causes major environmental changes. For example, in the dry places of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for (为…承担责任) serious water shortage(短缺) in some local areas.
There are many environment—friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes, and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also help you stay healthy. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and keep thin.
Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment—friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms.” They are better replacements(替代) for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership(会员身份). And best of all, it’s free.
1.Which of following does the author most probably support according to the passage?
A. walking around the lake.
B. Car racing on the road.
C. Playing basketball in a gym.
D. Swimming in a sports center.
2.What does the phrase “resource—hungry” in this passage mean in Chinese?
A. 广为流行的 B. 亲近自然的
C. 低成本的 D. 耗费资源的
3.The author uses power walking as an example mainly because________.
A. it is an outdoor sport
B. it is loved by many people
C. it uses fewer resources
D. it is supported by experts
4.The author writes the passage to __________.
A. show us disadvantages of golf
B. call on us to take part in green sports
C. explain the major sports influence of popular sports
D. discuss different kinds of environment—friendly sport
Almost every Chinese person can recite the two lines of the famous poem, “Every grain on the plate comes from hard work(谁知盘中餐，粒粒皆辛苦).” But sadly, many of us don’t actually get the real meaning of these lines: Don’t waste food.
A CCTV program, News One Plus One, reported that the food Chinese people throw away every year is enough to feed 200 million people for a year.
Do we have too much food? Of course not. According to the UN World Food Program, there were 925 million hungry people around the world in 2010, especially in developing countries. Six million children die of hunger every year.
Chinese people are well known for being hospitable(好客的) and generous. Many even feel that they lose face if their guests have eaten all the food on the table.
Luckily, a number of people have realized the importance of saving food. Last November, Li Hong, a waitress in a restaurant in Nanjing, got fired because she took some leftover food home for her son. Many people stood by her side and criticized(批评) the waste of food.
What should we do in our daily lives to waste less food? Here are some tips:
◆Do not order too much in a restaurant. Only order as much as you want to eat. If you cannot eat all the food you ordered, take the rest of it home.
◆Don’t be too picky(挑剔的) about food. Some food may not taste great, but your body needs it.
◆Keep an eye on what food you have at home. Don’t buy too much, especially for vegetables and fruit.
1. How many people were hungry in the world in 2010 according to the UN World Food Program?
A. 200 million. B. Six million.
C. 925 million. D. 625 million.
2. The underlined word “leftover” means in Chinese.
A. 过期的 B. 剩余的 C. 腐烂的 D. 难吃的
3.According to the passage, we shouldn’t waste food because .
A. food comes from very hard work
B. six million children die of hunger every day
C. there is enough food to feed all the people
D. Chinese are hospitable and generous
4.Which of the following is a good way to save food?
A. Ordering more than you need at a restaurant.
B. Taking home restaurant leftovers.
C. Not knowing what you already have at home when shopping.
D. Not eating the food you don’t like even if it’s healthy.
完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
Once, a king showed two men a large basket in the garden. He told them to fill it with water from a well. After they their work, he left them, saying, “When the sun is down, I will come and see your work.”
At last one of them said, “What’s the use of doing this foolish work? We can fill the basket.” man answered, “That is none of your business.” The first man said. “You may do as you like, but I am not going to work at so foolish.” He his bucket and went away. The other man said no word, and kept on carrying . At last the well was almost .
As he poured the last bucket of water into the basket, he saw a bright thing in it. He picked it up. It was a beautiful gold ring. Just then the king came. he saw the ring, he knew that he had found the kind of man he wanted. He told him to keep the ring for himself. “You so well in this little thing,” he said, “ now I know I can believe you with many things.”
1.A. finished B. did C. began D. had
2.A. ever B. never C. easily D. no
3.A. The other B. Another C. One D. A second
4.A. anything B. something C. nothing D. everything
5.A. picked up B. put away C. took away D. threw away
6.A. water B. basket C. well D. work
7.A. full B. empty C. filled D. clean
8.A. While B. As soon as C. Before D. Since
9.A. have done B. will do C. do D. are doing
10.A. what B. why C. when D. that
--- I’m doing my homework now. What about you? --_____________.
A. So do I B. So am I C. So I do D. So I am.
I wonder ______.
A. how much did your coat cost
B. how much is your coat cost
C. how much does your coat cost
D. how much your coat costs
-- Our city _____ a lot in recent years. -- Yes. It’s becoming more and more beautiful.
A. has changed B. changed C. changes D. change
