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is rather 1 , and it is better to call a spade a spade. But dustmen can be as 2 as people of any other
occupation, though we must 3 that their job is not a 4 one in the world. We often take dustmen for granted.
Perhaps because they usually come very early in the morning, before most people are 5 . We are likely to
forget their 6 . Our dustbins are 7 regularly, but we 8 stop to think about the men who do this. However,
it is one of the most important jobs in the world, and when there are no dustmen to 9 the rubbish, the general
10 soon becomes aware that something is wrong. Recently, the dustmen of England went on strike for higher
wages.
During the first few days it was regarded as a 11 . But when the first two weeks had passed, and the
dustbins were overflowing in nearly every backyard in the country, the joke did not seem so 12 any more. 13
the strike continued, people could not 14 the hills of rubbish around their dustbins, and they looked for other
places in which to 15 it. Even Leicester Square, in the heart of West End of London, was 16 high with plastic
bags full of smelly rubbish. This was a(n) 17 attraction that the people of London were not at all 18 to see.
Even when the strike was over, it took several weeks for the country to get cleaned up completely. Perhaps now
the English people appreciate the work of 19 dustmen rather more 20 and won"t take them for granted any
more.
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| There is a growing problem of what to do with electronic waste such as old televisions, computers, radios, cellular telephones and other electronic equipment. Electronic trash, or e-waste, is piling up faster than ever in American homes and businesses. People do not know what to do with old televisions or computers so they throw them in the trash. National Solid Wastes Management Association (NSWMA) state programs director Chaz Miller says the large amount of electronic waste Americans produce is not unexpected. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates more than 400 million consumer electronic items are dumped each year, and there is a push by more states to ban the waste from landfills (垃圾填埋场) and create recycling programs. They can be torn apart and sorted for useable parts.Mike Fannon who runs the plant in Baltimore, says, "There are a lot of valuable metals that can be recovered and reused instead of just putting them in the landfill, and in certain components there are some materials that should not really be in the landfill," Fannon explained. Fannon says nearly 20 percent of electronic waste is recycled nationwide.Thirteen years ago, it was only about 6 percent.Recycling rates continue to rise as more communities have banned electronics from landfills in an effort to keep e-waste poisons like lead (铅) and mercury (汞) out of garbage dumps. This year several states like Vermont imposed a ban on electronic waste in landfills. More than 25 other states have also adopted landfill bans, e-waste recycling programs or both.Chaz Miller says more can be done to boost electronic waste recycling. "We can do much better," noted Miller. "I think clearly our goal should be to do as well as we do recycling newspapers." | |||
| 1.Which of the following does NOT belong to e-waste? | |||
| A. Old televisions. B. Old computers. C. Old cell phones D. Old newspapers. | |||
| 2.Why is e-waste banned from landfills in many states? | |||
| A. Because it can not be recycled. B. Because it might damage the environment. C. Because it can be shipped to other countries. D. Because the landfills are already full. | |||
| 3.According to Mike Fannon, what might be the best way of dealing with e-waste ? | |||
| A. Recycling it. B. Selling it. C. Burying it. D. Breaking it. | |||
| 4.What can we learn from the passage? | |||
| A. At present, less then 10 percent of e-waste is recycled. B. Chaz Miller works for EPA. C. All states in the US have banned e-waste from landfills. D. Experts are optimistic about the future of e-waste. | |||
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| What does it mean to relax? Despite hearing this term thousands of times during the course of our lives, very few people have deeply considered what it"s really about. When you ask people what it means to relax, most will answer in a way that suggests that relaxing is something you plan to do later-you do it on vacation, when you retire, or when you get everything done. This means, of course, that most other times (the other 95 percent of your life) should be spent nervous, restless, rushed, and mad. Could this explain why so many of us perform as if life were one great big emergency (紧急事件)? Most of us put off relaxation until our " in-basket (收文篮)" is empty. Of course it never is. It is useful to think of relaxation as a quality of heart that you can own on a regular basis rather than something left for some later time. You can relax now. It"s helpful to remember that relaxed people can still be super achievers and, in fact, that relaxation and creativity go hand in hand. When I"m feeling upright, for example, I don"t even try to write. But when I feel relaxed, my writing flows quickly and easily. Being more relaxed includes training yourself to react differently to the dramas (戏剧) of life-turning your melodrama (情节剧) into a sweet-drama. It comes, in part, from reminding yourself over and over again (with loving kindness and patience) that you have a choice in how you respond to life. You can learn to relate to your thinking as well as your situation in new ways. With practice, making these choices will translate into a more relaxed self. | |||
| 1. The writer intends to tell us _____. | |||
| A. how to find chances to relas B. what realxation really means C. when to relax D. the ways to relax | |||
| 2. The underlined word " it" in the second paragraph (last sentence) probably refers to _____. | |||
| A. life B. emergency C. relaxation D. in-basket | |||
| 3. According to the passage most people think of relaxation as _____. | |||
| A. something planned to do in the future B. something to be done now C. something never to be done D. something to be done like a dream | |||
| 4. What is the writer"s attitude towards relaxation? | |||
| A. Only by relaxing can one achieve something B. No one really understands what relaxation is. C. relaxation is a good state of mind one should keep every day. D. 95 percent of your life should be spent in a relaxed way. | |||
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| From school to band Practice, the Venturi Eclectic is an Earth-friendly way to get where you want to go. This battery-powered, zero-emission (meaning it doesn"t pollute the air) vehicle runs mainly on renewable energy. Solar panels on the Eclectic"s roof absorb sun rays when you"re driving. On windy days, you can connect a machine to the car"s roof that collects energy from the wind while you"re parked. The Eclectic"s top speed is 28 miles an hour; the battery lasts for 31 miles before it needs to be recharged. Zipping (迅速行进) around the neighborhood has never been better. Here"s an eco-friendly way to tell time: Simply fill the Bedol Water-powered Clock"s tank (箱) with water, add some lemon juice, and the clock will display the time without the need for environmentally harmful batteries. There are two sets of metal electrodes (电极) inside the water tank. Water contains ions (离子) that carry negative and positive charges. These ions complete a charge between the electrodes, creating enough energy to power the clock. Just refill the tank every few weeks, and this clock will keep on ticking. Bloodhound SuperSonic Car (SSC) will be the first car to attempt to break the l,000-mile-an-hour barrier. (The current record is 763 miles an hour.) A concept for now, the rocket-shaped car gets its original push to 350 miles an hour from a jet engine. Then a rocket fires up, pushing the SSC past 1,000 miles an hour. In order to keep the car streamlined (流线型的), the driver lies back at a 45-degree angle (角度). You"re having a blast at your friend"s birthday party. But when it"s time to bring out the cake, everyone crowds around, blocking your view. No worries. Throw the Triops into the air, and this clever camera captures the view from above. The Triops can take three pictures at once, each from different angles. You can also record sounds and command the Triops to start shooting whenever it hears that noise. That"s one smart camera. | |||
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| 1. What is the common characteristic of the Venturi Eclectic and the Bedol Water-powered Clock? | |||
| A. They don"t need batteries. B. They are difficult to operate. C. They can be powered by water. D. They are environmentally friendly. | |||
| 2. According to the passage, the Venturi Eclectic _____. | |||
| A. is popular with businessmen B. is suitable for a long trip C. can turn wind into energy D. has only a little gas emission | |||
| 3. The underlined phrase "having a blast" in the last paragraph probably means _____. | |||
| A. looking at a picture B. enjoying yourself C. blowing out a candle D. recording sounds | |||
| 4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? | |||
| A. The Triops is sensitive to sounds. B. The driver of the SSC must be of great size. C. The color of the Bedol Water-powered Clock is like that of lemon. D. The SSC doesn"t have anything to do with a rocket actually. | |||
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Besides giving off gases and dusts into the air, humans produce waste that is poured on the environment. | |||
| 1. What would be the best title for the text? | |||
| A. Measures of Reducing Dangerous Waste B. Danger of Harmful Waste to Mankind C. Dangerous Waste and Water Pollution D. Environmental Protection | |||
| 2. According to the text, people _____. | |||
| A. do not produce harmful waste in their daily life B. do not know where to place the dangerous waste C. are not clear about how serious the dangerous waste problem is D. are not sure about where harmful waste ends | |||
| 3. What troubles industries most in dealing with the dangerous waste problem? | |||
| A. How to get government support. B. How to increase their production. C. How to store harmful waste. D. How to cut down the related costs. | |||
| 4. What can be inferred from the passage? | |||
| A. The polluting industries are not allowed to sell their products. B. Present technologies have settled the harmful waste problem. C. Everyone should obey the government rules for the problem. D. To solve the problem requires the efforts of the whole society. | |||
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| Early people had very little effect on the environment. They lived in eaves in very small " clan" groups. They collected or killed only enough for the clan"s survival. Early clans were nomadic, which means that they did not stay in one place. Instead, they moved around, following the animals that were their main food source and seeking areas where seasonal plants grew wild. Moving around seasonally helped to protect the environment. The land had time to recover and animals had time to breed (繁殖) before the clan returned for the next season. As time went by, these small family clans joined with others to form larger groups for protection. Joining with other clans gave them more hunters and more women to help cut up the meat and share it between families. Eventually, people tamed (驯养) wild animals such as dogs and horses. People settled around rivers and fertile plains to share responsibilities and duties. Then, people began to plant crops instead of moving to areas where the plants grew. This development changed the environment. Traditional forms of work also changed. Some people were hatter at performing a particular task than other clan members, so they began to specialize in things they were good at doing. This also meant that they began to exchange their goods for things that others produced. People began to communicate with distant tribes. Land was cleared for roads. Foreign plants and animals were transported to places where they had not existed before. Specialization also gave people more free time. So art, dance and music became important ways of expressing feelings and thoughts. This was how many great civilizations started. Compared to the past, modern civilization has experienced many changes to become the highly developed society that exists today. Populations have increased rapidly. Forests have been cleared for farms. Inventions and technology have made work easier. However, pollution and other serious problems have also resulted from human progress. As concerned citizens, it is up to us to learn from past mistakes and to help maintain and improve our environment. | |||
| 1. Early tribes didn"t have much effect on animal population because _____. | |||
| A. they kept animals for themselves B. they ate only vegetables C. they killed only enough for food D. they loved animals | |||
| 2. The main purpose for small clans to join together was _____. | |||
| A. to hunt animals B. to seek safety C. to share caves D. to protect environment | |||
| 3. Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage? | |||
| A. Early people moved to new places looking for new sources of food. B. Modem civilization began when people started to live together in big groups. C. Modem advancements are always good for the environment. D. People began to exchange goods because they didn"t have enough money. | |||
| 4. It can be concluded from the passage that _____. | |||
| A. human progress has brought civilization to the society B. civilization has improved traditional forms of work C. our environment has been affected by human progress D. early people understood environmental protection |