I do a lot of hiking.And I can step out of my house and within minutes reach a beautiful forest where I walk for exercise every day.I see many photography subjects such as parrots，snakes，hares，big trees and flowers.There are so many different flowers around my place that once I decided to see how many types I could count in a onehourlong walk，and I counted over 100.
Needless to say，as a keen amateur photographer，I always take a camera with me.I have three favorites: a Pentax Optio RZ10，a Sony Alpha 390 and a Panasonic Lumix FZ100.I mostly take the Pentax pocket camera with me.This Pentax pocket camera takes images as good as those from much more expensive Single Lens(镜头)Reflex cameras.It allows you to get to just 1 cm from the subject，and these images are of astonishing clarity(清楚)．I can stick the camera right into a flower.And the photo shows fantastic details.
The Pentax is also good at taking landscapes.The color is natural and price again the details even of distant objects are great.Sometimes，even when I have one of my other cameras with me，I still just use the Pentax pocket camera.About half of all the images on my website were taken with the Pentax.
The Pentax takes quality images in poor light and the zoom works well.You have to work hard to get a blurry(模糊的)shot.This is an especially good feature at parties and gatherings.You get fantastic photos of people.You don't have to wait for them to keep still.
Keep this camera in your pocket or in the car.It takes up little room；it's light and you'll never regret it!
1.Why does the author walk through the beautiful forest every day?
A．He takes exercise to keep fit. B．He goes there to count flowers.
C．He takes photos in the forest. D．He goes to see photography subjects.
2.Which of the following cameras did the author use most?
A．The Sony Alpha 390. B．The Pentax Optio RZ10.
C．The Panasonic Lumix FZ100. D．The Single Lens Reflex camera.
3.We can infer from the passage that________．
A．the author is a professional photographer
B．the author took blurry photos at gatherings
C．the author has put half of his photos on his website
D．it is good to take a quick photo with the Pentax
4.In the last paragraph the author advised us to________．
A．buy a very small camera B．take photos of our friends
C．keep a Pentax at hand D．take photos wherever we are
Many people are concerned about the state of the earth in terms of its energy supplies and changing climate.The clear message broadcast by all responsible governments is that every person has a part to play.Here are some detailed instructions.
1．Prevent pollution by disposing(清理) of all your litter and waste in the correct，legal way，such as using onstreet waste receptacles(容器) when you are out and about，or putting it in your domestic rubbish can when you're at home.Follow local procedures for normal waste disposal.Contact your local authority for advice on disposing of unusual waste items，such as paint and computer parts.
2．Recycle all materials that can be processed by your local authority.Place plastics，metals，paper and glass in the correct collection receptacles.Donate unwanted items to the charities that are happy to accept good condition clothing，furniture and even automobiles.
3．Look after reserves of water by making sure you turn off the tap after use and by repairing leaks(渗漏) and drips.Purchase waterefficient appliances.Take showers instead of baths.Gather rainwater for garden use and use your lawn sprinkler less often or not at all.
4．Save energy by choosing Energy Star products.Turn these off，as well as lights，when you don't need them to be on.Use air condition and heating less often.Make sure your home is insulated correctly to maintain a steady temperature.
5．Reduce the amount of the material you use.Print emails occasionally or not at all rather than printing them every time.You buy new things when you actually need them rather than on a whim(心血来潮)．Organize a car pool with friends to use fuel efficiently.
In a word，we should try to use the world's resources efficiently to protect the environment.
1.When you have a walk in the park，you________．
A．can throw away the waste freely
B．had better take along the waste
C．can throw the waste into rubbish can
D．should put the waste in your domestic rubbish can
2.Which can't be recycled according to the passage?
A．Metal. B．Glass.
C．Automobiles. D．Paint.
3.Why should you take showers instead of baths?
A．Because it is comfortable. B．Because it can save lots water.
C．Because it can gather water. D．Because it is convenient to use.
4.What's the main idea of the whole passage?
A．How to protect the environment?
B．Reduce the amount of the material you use.
C．Some instructions in energy supplies.
D．Why should each play a part in saving energy?
Whenever I felt disappointed I often thought of what my mother had said to me，“Everything happens for the best.If you____，one day something good will happen.And you'll realize that it wouldn't have happened if not for that previous____．”
As it____，mother was right.In 1932，I ended my college life.____ that，I had decided to try for a job in radio，and then could work my way up to sports ___．I went to Chicago and knocked on the door of every____－and got turned down every time.In one station，a ____ lady told me that big stations couldn't risk hiring a person who lacked ____．“Go to ____ town and find a little station that'll give you a chance，” she said.I then ____ to Dixon.While there was no radioannouncing jobs in Dixon，my father said Montgomery Ward had opened a store and wanted an athlete to ____ its sports department.Since Dixon was where I had played high school football，I ____．The job sounded just right for me.But I wasn't ____．
My disappointment must have ___．“Everything happens for the best，” Mom ____ me.Dad ____ me one car for me to job hunt.I ____ WOC Radio in Davenport.The program ___，a wonderful Scotsman named Peter MacArthur，told me they had already ___ a contract with another announcer.
I often ____ what direction my life might have taken if I'd gotten the job at Montgomery Ward and if I didn't persist.
1.A.go on B．hold up C．look on D．stay up
2.A.successes B．disappointments C．lives D．results
3.A.carried out B．looked out C．figured out D．turned out
4.A.Since B．After C．Before D．During
5.A.announcer B．athlete C．hostess D．performer
6.A.firm B．station C．store D．school
7.A.beautiful B．kind C．strict D．cruel
8.A.money B．knowledge C．appearance D．experience
9.A.down B．small C．big D．faraway
10.A.walked B．saw C．added D．turned
11.A.run B．buy C．sell D．show
12.A.refused B．applied C．managed D．yelled
13.A.fired B．employed C．fitted D．satisfied
14.A.disappeared B．fallen C．shown D．responded
15.A.reminded B．persuaded C．advised D．recited
16.A.lent B．offered C．sold D．promised
17.A.visited B．tried C．passed D．poured
18.A.boss B．singer C．photographer D．director
19.A.signed B．assigned C．designed D．resigned
20.A.doubted B．wondered C．intended D．expected
It goes________my principles to cheat in the exam.
A．for B．against
C．above D．beyond
________the new economical policy，he expanded his business and made more profits than before.
A．Benefiting from B．Benefited from
C．Having benefiting D．To benefit
As expected，the program is actually slowing down due to a________budget.
A．flexible B．complex
C．adequate D．tight
