We live in a society that is producing and using electronics（电子产品）all the time. What happens (A) ____your computers, MP3 players and cell phones when they’re broken or you want a new one?
Most people just throw them away. In 2014, people around the world produced 41.8 million tons of electronic waste and only recycled 6.5 million tons, according to the United Nations last month.
It’s important to pay (B) to e-waste. It can be either valuable or harmful, depending on how we treat it. If people throw it away, the toxic（有毒的）chemicals can get into the soil or air, affecting the environment and people’s health.
To help reduce e-waste, the first thing we can do is to buy longer lasting electronic equipment. If you have unwanted electronics such as old toys or cell phones, find a new home for (C) them by giving them to charities. At the same time, (D) you can take computers and phones to the producers to see if they offer recycling programs. Apple, for instance, now offers people a discount（折扣）in China if they hand in their used electronics when buying new ones. The company will test and repair the used ones and sell them at lower prices.
1.在文中（A）和（B）的空白处分别填入适当的词： 。
2.文中划线部分（C）指代的是 。
3.将文中划线部分（D）改写为：Computers and phones can to the producers to see if they offer recycling programs.
4.从文中找出两个描述电子垃圾的形容： 。
5.从文中找出能体现本文中心大意的单词或短语： 。
根据短文内容回答短文后面的问题， 并把答案写在答题卡（纸）的相应位置。
At 5:05 pm on March 19, a loud alarm sounded around the playground of Tanghu Middle School, Sichuan. Students hurried to the playground with something covering their mouths. Don’t worry. There wasn’t a fire. Students were having a fire drill（演习）. School is a good place for students to study. Yet sometimes, it is easy to have accidents there.
A survey suggests that right safety training could prevent 80 percent of these accidents. In China, fire drills at school are common to teach students to deal with emergencies（紧急情况）. At the same time, many other countries have their own ways to keep children safe around school.
In Japan, public primary schools hold earthquake drills once a month. They teach students safety tips during an earthquake drill. The training teaches students to escape from earthquake-stricken areas without pushing and stampeding（踩踏）.
Most US school buildings have fire escapes on each floor. A fire escape has platforms with stairs and ladders. They are usually made of iron. Students can get to the fire escape through a fire exit door or a window.
In many middle schools in the UK, students can choose to take a bicycle course. There, they learn how to ride to school safely. Also, on roads without traffic lights near schools, there are crossing guards. They wear bright color clothes and stop cars to guide children across the road safely.
1.Did a fire really happen in Tanghu Middle School?
2.How often are earthquake drills held in public primary schools in Japan?
3.How do the students get to the fire escape in the US?
4.Who helps to guide children across the road safely in the UK?
5.How many countries are mentioned in the article?
Hillary is one of the most famous women in America. Born in 1947, she lived a happy childhood. Her parents were open to anything that interested her. But they were also strict with her. When young Hillary got A grades at school, her father said the school must have been too easy. When she ran home from a bad school boy, her mother wouldn’t let her in. “Go back and face up to him. There is no room in the house for a coward（懦夫）！”
Years later, young Hillary put all of her energy into politics（政治）. As a student leader, she often discussed and researched social problems. In 1969, Hillary entered Yale Law School, where she met Bill Clinton. The two soon became partners in political activities and the journey of love.
Even after Bill was elected（选举）as president in 1992, Hillary didn’t want to just be the president’s wife. She worked on US healthcare. However, she was not popular with those against her husband. At that time, some people said she was too interested in politics. But Hillary kept her head held high, “When she takes on a project, she works tirelessly until it is completed,” said Betty Lowe, an ole friend of the Clintons. “It’s that kind of determination（决心）that will help her win the White House.” She has made a decision that she will take part in the election of the next president in 2016.
Title | Hillary, a 1. American woman |
Her unusual experience | When she was a child, her parents were 2. with her. She met Bill Clinton and 3. an interest in politics in university. She is 4. of energy when working. |
Result | She has 5. to take part in the election of the next American president in 2016. |
根据短文内容，用方框中所给词的正确形式填空，使短文完整、正确，并把答案写在答题卡（纸）的相应位置（每个词只能用一次）。
good, give, and, possible, other, help, animal, for, be, we |
Volunteering takes up our time, energy, and even costs money. It can be hard work. So why should we do it? Well, here 1. some reasons:
Firstly, volunteering is good for 2. . The world is not perfect; Many people and animals need help. Secondly, governments try to meet everyone’s needs, but it’s 3. for them to do all that. Thirdly, if we never
help each other and only care about 4. , the world will be a sad place. If we work together, we can make life easier and happier. But what can we do?
★Bring food to hungry people, and bring comfort 5. happiness to lonely people.
★Make neighborhoods safer and more friendly.
★Protect wildlife and natural areas; help care for pets and wild 6. .
At the same time, it is good for us to do volunteering work 7. our society. We can get many benefits like the following through it:
Get important skills and experience.
Build confidence and self-esteem（自尊）.
Feel satisfied after 8. other.
Since volunteering is so good for us, for others and for the whole society, why don’t we try our 9. to do it? If every one of us 10. our love to others, the world will become much better!
根据上下文提示，在下面对话的空白外填入适当的话语（话语可以是句子、短语或词），使对话完整，并将答案写在答题卡（纸）的相应位置。
(Sam and Ted are talking on the phone.)
Sam: Hello, this is Sam, 1. ?
Ted: Hello, Sam! It’s me, Ted. This term is over. I’m going to see my grandparents.
Sam: Oh, really? 2. ?
Ted: They live in Shanghai.
Sam: 3. ?
Ted: I’m going there by train.
Sam: How long does it take?
Ted: About 8 hours.
Sam: Who will meet you at the station?
Ted: My uncle.
Sam: 4. ?
Ted: It’s quite hot and rainy.
Sam: You’d better take an umbrella and some thin clothes.
Ted: Yes, I will. By the way, 5. ?
Sam: I’ve no idea. Maybe my parents will have a plan.
Ted: OK, see you.
Dear Lucy,
In your last letter, you asked me how to show love to your parents. 1.
★Make a picture for them. Whether with pencils or paints, it’ll be valuable to them forever.
★Cook them a dinner! It can be some rice, some cheese or some hot dogs. 2.
★Tell them that you love them very often. Your love can make them feel warm and proud.
★ 3. Probably the biggest way to show them you love them is never to lie. This shows them that you not only love them, but also believe in and respect them.
★ 4. Watch a film with your mom once in a while, or go to a sports match with your dad once in a while just to show them how much you care and want to be closer to them.
★If you do something wrong, say sorry to them and explain it! They will know your regret. You could do something for them to show that you want to make it up to them. 5.
Yours,
Agony
A. Never tell a lie to them. B. Here is my advice C. Create time to be with them. D. Just saying sorry can really show how much you love them. E. It can give them a break. |
