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The task of fixing climate (气候) change is important. It needs work from different governments and countries. It seems impossible that the common person can make a difference. Should you just give up? No! Change starts with you. Here are just a few things you can do to save the Earth.
Level 1: Things you can do from your sofa
● Save electricity by turning appliances (电器) off completely when they are not in use.
● Stop paper bank bills and pay your bills online.
● Share; don't just like. If you see something interesting on the Internet about climate change, share it so that circle of your friends can see it, too.
Level 2: Things you can do at home
● Air dry. Let your hair and clothes dry naturally, instead of using a machine.
● Take short showers. Bathtubs (浴缸) need much more water than a ten-minute shower.
● Recycle paper, plastic and glass.
● Replace old appliances with energy-saving models.
Level 3: Things you can do outside your house
● Bike, walk, take a bus or an underground.
● Use a glass or plastic water bottle and china coffee cup. This can cut down on waste and maybe even save your money.
● Bring your own bag when you shop. Pass on the plastic bag.
● Give away what you don't use. Local community will give your used clothes, books and furniture a new life.
1.If you find something interesting on the Internet about climate change, you should ________.
A.write it down B.pay for it online C.share it with others D.store it in your computer
2.It is advised to ________ to make your hair dry in the text.
A.leave it there B.use an old appliance C.use a machine D.put on special clothes
3.The sentence "Local community will give your used clothes, books and furniture a new life." means that ________.
A.things you don't need may be reused by others
B.the used things will be bought by somebody else
C.the community will give you something new in return
D.the community will use the things to save others' lives
4.Which of the following sentences is TRUE according to the text?
A.You may spend more money when using a china cup.
B.Things in Level 1 and 2 are those you can do at home.
C.It is advised to replace old appliances with cheaper ones.
D.Common people can hardly do anything to fix the climate change.
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A friend advised me not to choose Slovakia though he hadn't been there. Few guidebooks include the country.
However, I decided to take a trip to Eastern Slovakia. I always search for roads that are less traveled.
On the first day, I stayed in a hotel opposite a great church. Around the corner, there was a lively town center. Coffee shops were serving hot chocolate. The dumplings and snacks in restaurants were as delicious as any in Western Europe.
On the second day, I traveled to Spis Castle (城堡). It's about an hour's drive northwest of Kosice. Perhaps you've never heard of the name, but this is one of Central Europe's largest castles. Part of it was built in the 11th century. On the castle, I saw colorful fields, villages with red roofs (屋顶) and green hills. After that, I tried some local food there.
And the best was yet to come. Driving southeast, I arrived in Banska Stiavnica on the last day of my trip. It is a perfectly protected historical town. I went to a concert in a 15th-century church. At the town center, local people were celebrating a traditional festival. There were traditional shows and teaching of making dumplings. It was the most enjoyable moment of my trip.
Old towns, natural beauty, great castles and food—all at affordable prices and with no tourist crowds. Maybe it's time to rewrite the guidebooks.
1.From the first paragraph, we may know Slovakia is ________.
A.easy to be found in guidebooks B.not very popular with tourists
C.the favourite place of the writer's friend D.not included in the world map
2.On the first two days, the writer ________.
A.tried some local food B.saw some castles with red roofs
C.stayed in the same hotel D.visited the largest European castle
3.The best part of the writer's trip was ________.
A.in Kosice B.on the second day C.joining in a festival D.enjoying a concert
4.What may the writer say to his friend after his trip to Slovakia?
A."Seeing is believing. You should go there with me."
B."Think twice before acting. You'd better not go there."
C."A man is never too old to learn. You should read more books."
D."Actions speak louder than words. You need write a guidebook yourself."
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It could almost be an act from a funny cartoon: A marmot (土拨鼠) jumps up with its mouth open in great surprise and stands on one foot. What was happening to the little one? A fox (狐狸) drew close silently from behind and was about to catch it!
This amazing picture, named "The Moment" was taken by Chinese photographer Yongqing Bao. It has won him the prize as Wildlife Photographer of the Year. He took the picture on a grassland in China's Qilian Mountains in early spring.
People say it's a powerful picture of both humor and horror! It includes the fun and danger of nature. For a photograph, it is quite simply the perfect moment.
In fact, Bao had watched the two animals for some time. Around an hour earlier before he caught the act, the marmot had noticed the fox. But it didn't find the fox lie low and still. Believing there was no risk of being seen, the marmot finally came out to find food. In a very short while, the fox ran forward. Thanks to his quick response (反应)，Bao was able to record nature's final match—a fight for living.
1.The fox in the photo was going to ________.
A.run away B.jump up
C.catch the marmot D.surprise the marmot
2.The amazing photo ________.
A.won a great prize B.was taken two years ago
C.was named "Wildlife" D.was taken in early morning
3.The underlined word "horror" probably means ________ in Chinese.
A.荒诞 B.疑惑 C.愤怒 D.恐惧
4.From the passage, we may know the photographer Yongqing Bao is ________.
A.patient and smart B.clever but careless
C.brave and humorous D.confident but serious
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The great US writer, J. D. Salinger was one of the most influential writers of the last century. His writing interests all age groups, but young people are especially big fans of his.
He is famous for his novel The Catcher in the Rye. The hero of this story is named Holden Caulfield. Holden is a troublemaker at school and has difficulty getting along with others.
And yet Holden has a heart of gold. Many readers have been moved by the attitude (态度) he has toward young children, especially to his little sister Phoebe. He always tries his best to protect the young. Millions of people all over the world have taken the troubled 17-year-old Holden into their hearts.
In fact, Salinger didn't write all that much over the course of his life. Besides The Catcher in the Rye, he published (出版) a few other shorter works, and then, after 1965, nothing at all. The reason for this seems to be that he hated public attention. He had become famous with the success of his novel and didn't care about what people thought of him. He refused to give interviews and did not allow anyone to write about him.
But Salinger still kept on writing. It's said that he wrote eight other novels. Fans of his work hope that one day they will be able to read these "lost" Salinger books.
1.Holden Caulfield was ________.
A.a fan of Salinger B.an American writer
C.difficult at school D.famous for his novel
2.Which of the following words best describes Holden's attitude toward the young?
A.Kind. B.Serious. C.Humorous. D.Worried.
3.Salinger didn't publish any works after 1965 probably because he ________.
A.was busy with interviews B.thought people didn't like him
C.wanted to protect his sister D.had little interest in being famous
4.From the last paragraph we may know ________.
A.Salinger wrote eight novels in all B.some of Salinger's works hasn't come out
C.Salinger has lost his way since 1965 D.fans of Salinger will find all the lost books
5.Which of the following could be the best title for the text?
A.Holden's golden heart B.Salinger and his works
C.Salinger's favourite novel D.A troublemaker at school
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