People can reduce, reuse, or recycle waste instead of throwing it away. Matt and Sam decided to do an experiment. They wanted to see exactly how much waste the three R's could save.
First, they collected the rubbish from six classrooms at their school. They divided the rubbish into three groups:
●things that were reusable, such as a pencil or a marker that had been thrown away
●things that could be recycled, such as cans, glass, or paper
●things that were truly waste Then, Matt and Sam weighed each of the three groups. They learned that 84% of the total rubbish thrown away that day could be recycled or reused. They decided to do something about it.
Matt and Sam presented the idea of starting a recycling programme to the school leaders. Then they worked with the Student Council. They prepared brochures (手册) to send home to tell the students and their families about recycling. They stated in the brochure that recycling helps to keep our planet healthy. The school bought colored containers (容器) for each classroom. Each room received a blue container for paper and a green container for glass and cans. They also received a red container for real rubbish.
Within a short time, each classroom in the school was sorting recyclable materials from rubbish before it was thrown. Matt and Sam decided to weigh the rubbish one more time. They wanted to check the school's progress. They collected the rubbish from the red containers from the same six classrooms as before. They sorted the rubbish into three groups again and weighed each group. This time, they were pleased to find that the red containers were filled with 90%waste that should be thrown away. Only 10% of recyclable materials had been thrown into the red containers. Matt and Sam were pleased with their school's effort at reducing waste on our planet.
1.By doing an experiment, Matt and Sam wanted to find out ________.
A.what things could be reused B.what recyclable materials could be saved
C.how much waste the three R's could save D.how much waste their school produced a day
2.What did Matt and Sam do in the recycling programme?
A.They made a speech on recycling. B.They wrote a report to the school leaders.
C.They bought colored containers for each classroom. D.They helped students and their families know about recycling.
3.Which word can best describe Matt and Sam?
A.Responsible. B.Friendly. C.Independent. D.Confident.
A
Here are some books about space travel. Take a trip to the Moon and beyond with these encouraging reads.
Balloon to the Moon
Long before anyone had designed a rocket, the Montgolfier brothers were making hot air balloons. In October 1783, they became the first people to experience controlled flight. Balloon to the Moon starts there and leads to Neil Armstrong's "small step" and beyond. Learn about all the progress of the space travel, then get ready for an unknown but exciting future. | The Extraordinary Life of Neil Armstrong
Neil Armstrong made history in 1969 when he became the first person to set foot on the Moon. From his childhood playing with model planes to becoming one of the most famous astronauts of all time, discover the wonderful story of Neil Armstrong's life in this book. It has lots of facts and pictures, and shows the key events in his life. |
To Space& Back
Sally Ride became the first American woman in space in 1983. In this book, Sally shares her personal experience of traveling into space. From discussing the experience of living and working in space to explaining how astronauts train and adapt (适应) to their new environment, she talks about her journey through space. | Counting on Katherine
This encouraging book tells the story of Katherine Johnson who has a gift for math. She helped make the historic Apollo 11 moon landing possible and made sure that Apollo 13 returned home safely when the mission (任务) was in danger. |
1.Who first experienced controlled flight in October 1783?
A.The Montgolfier brothers. B.Katherine Johnson.
C.Neil Armstrong. D.Sally Ride.
2.If a girl is interested in women astronauts' life in space, she will probably read ________.
A.To Space& Back B.Balloon to the Moon
C.Counting on Katherine D.The Extraordinary Life of Neil Armstrong
3.What did Katherine Johnson do?
A.She designed the first rocket. B.She recorded key events of space travel.
C.She explained how astronauts trained for space travel. D.She helped make the Apollo 11 moon landing possible.
Born to Draw
Jenna looked at the calendar and sighed (叹气). Even though she looked forward to the new term, she would miss spending her summer vacation ______. It was so satisfying to see how her drawings could bring life to her storytelling!
Unfortunately, Jenna's parents didn't understand how much she wanted to be a comic illustrator (插画家). When she talked about her dream job with her parents, she expected them to ______ her. Instead, they explained that drawing comics was a hobby, not a career (职业).
Jenna couldn't stop thinking about that unpleasant conversation, so she turned to her elder brother, James. She wanted her brother to help her make their parents ______ that drawing comics is an art form and that it can even be a great career.
But as she spoke, the look on her brother's face told her that he agreed with their parents. Jenna politely listened to her brother and then she walked back to her room ______.
At school a few weeks later, Miss Bridwell noticed that Jenna wasn't herself. Jenna told Miss Bridwell that she was ______ because her parents didn't back her choice of becoming a comic illustrator.
Pointing to the bookshelf in the front of the room, Miss Bridwell began, "When I was probably about your age, my dad once said writing was not a career. I was just straightforward with my dad. I simply told him the truth. I explained that I enjoyed writing, and that I wanted to get better and to write. I guess my ______ came through, and he believed me."
Miss Bridwell's story ______ Jenna a lot, so she decided to discuss her ideas with her parents again. It didn't happen immediately, but in the end, they came to understand that Jenna's ______ of drawing comics was more important than whether it was the career they wanted for Jenna.
1.A.drawing B.reading C.writing D.singing
2.A.comfort B.support C.teach D.follow
3.A.promise B.decide C.prove D.believe
4.A.secretly B.hopefully C.cheerfully D.quietly
5.A.regretful B.nervous C.upset D.frightened
6.A.honesty B.patience C.pride D.carefulness
7.A.reminded B.encouraged C.surprised D.interested
8.A.love B.experience C.purpose D.memory
—Can you tell me ________ last summer vacation?
—Sure. I went to Shanghai.
A.where did you go B.where you went C.where will you go D.where you will go
Patients ________ good care of when they stay in hospital.
A.take B.took C.are taken D.were taken
Mike ________ football since the fourth grade.
A.plays B.has played C.is playing D.will play
