Thinking of ways to save Mother Earth? It’s high time we did, as the planet. we live on is suffering. Let’s look at some simple ways to save the environment.
Plant more trees.
Choose an open ground near your house and grow trees. Plant a tree every month and encourage your friends to join you. Plant more and more trees and then one day you’ll have an area of green land thanks to your hard work.
Save water.
Water is a very important natural resource . It’s we who waste it, pollute it. The simplest way to save water — turn off water taps after use. Use only as much water as necessary. Do not pollute rivers by throwing garbage or other waste material into them.
Recycle and reuse.
This is the best way to save the environment. A simple way to do this is to reduce the use of rubber and plastic.
Instead, use paper bags and cardboard boxes. Buy products that you can reuse. You can reuse your old clothes by donating them to the needy.
Save animals.
Reducethe use of animal products, like animal fur and ivory . Make yourself and those around you know the effects of animal extinction.(灭绝) Do your bit towards saving the endangered animals.
Some ways to 1.________________ | |
2._____ | Find an open ground near your house to grow trees |
Saving water | Turn off water taps after use Stop 3._________ rivers |
Recycling and reusing | use paper bags and cardboard boxes instead of 4.__________ Buy products that can be reused |
Save animals. | Reduce the use of animal products Make sure others__5._____ the effects of animal extinction |
阅读下列图表,做1-2小题。
1.The pet sitter will get ___ for working every weekend.
A. $30 B. $40 C. $20
2.What is NOT the pet sitter’s job?
A. Giving food to the dog
B. Taking a walk with the dog
C. Cleaning the dog’s house
阅读下面的图表,做1-3小题。
1. This picture is probably from ______.
A. a story book B. a math book C a newspaper
2. What’s a “Coupon” used for?
A. To invite a friend
B. To save money
C. To get a VIP card
3.Which of the following is NOT true?
A. People can’t go to Sweet Tomatoes for a meal on Monday.
B. People can enjoy delicious chicken and hamburgers in Sweet Tomatoes.
C .First Ten on 2nd Sunday each month can get one free tasty chocolate.
If you’re ready to add more physical activity(体育运动) to your life, here are some tips(建议).
Make physical activity part of your routine, like brushing your teeth or going to work. Try biking to work at least once a week, using the stairs more often, or walking to some places near home. But talk to your doctor before you start an exercise routine, especially if you haven’t been very active or have health problems.
Walking is one of the best fitness(健康) activities. To keep up a routine, you can walk with family members, friends or pets. Count your steps with a step counter(计数器). You can buy one at a sporting goods store. If you don’t have time for one 30-minute walk, break it into three 10-minute walks.
Find an activity that you enjoy, and stay with it. Change it with other activities so you don’t get bored. For example, walk three days a week, and swim or bike on the other days. Join a volleyball or basketball club for fun and exercise. By finding more activities you enjoy, you’ll have a greater chance for success.
1.The underlined word “routine” probably means “______” in Chinese.
A. 建议 B. 惯例 C. 爱好
2.What does the writer suggest doing before starting daily exercise?
A. Talking to the doctor.
B. Walking to work.
C. Buying a step counter.
3.How many tips does the writer mention when talking about the walking activity?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
4.To avoid getting bored with the same activity, we can ______.
A. break one 30-minute walk into three
B. change the activity we are staying with
C. do the activity with our family members
5.The passage mainly talks about ______.
A. the ways to count walking steps
B. some health problems we may face
C. some advice on physical activity
Tom is the son of a farm owner. One New Year's Day, when he was 15, his father him to work on the farm for one year when he was free. Tom was with his father's idea. "That isn't my job. I have too much school work to do. " Hearing this, his father said, "I promise (许诺) to give you the best present you can finish one year's work. " Tom thought for a while and .
Starting one Saturday, the boy got up early and worked until evening, just like any other . Time passed quickly. Tom's crops (庄稼) grew well. On the last day of the year, the father called his son to him."I'm happy to see that you have worked very hard the whole ," said the father. "Now, tell me you want."
The boy smiled and showed his father a big piece of bread made from his wheat (小麦). "I've already got the present. No pains, no gains. I think this is what you wanted me to ." His father was quite pleased to hear that.
1.A. asked B. invited C. promised
2.A. pleased B. unhappy C. excited
3.A. Unless B. because C. if
4.A. refused B. answered C. agreed
5.A. slowly B. hard C. easily
6.A. student B. son C. farmer
7.A. month B. year C. day
8.A. what B. where C. how
9.A. smallest B. worst C. best
10.A. know B. take C. decide
—Do you know ____the new mobile phone last week? --Maybe 900 yuan. I’m not quite sure.
A. how much she paid for
B. how much will she pay for
C. how much did she pay for