School education(教育) is very important and useful. Yet, no one can learn everything from school. A teacher, no matter how much he knows, can not teach his students everything they want to know. The teacher’s job is to show his students how to learn. He teaches them how to read and how to think. So, much more is to be learned outside school by the students themselves.
It is always more important to know how to study by oneself than to memorize some facts or a formula(公式). It is actually quite easy to learn a certain fact in history or a formula in math. But it is very difficult to use a formula in working out a math problem.
Great scientists didn’t get everything from school. For example, Edison didn’t even finish primary school. But they were all so successful. They invented so many things . The reason for their success was that they knew how to study. They read books that were not taught at school. They would ask many questions as they read. They did thousands of experiments. They worked hard all their lives, wasting not a single moment. Above all, they knew how to use their brain.
According to the passage, the most important thing a teacher should do is _______.
A.to teach his students everything he knows |
B.to teach the students how to think |
C.to know everything they want to know |
D.to teach the students how to work out a math problem |
To work out a math problem, you need to know _________.
A.a certain formula | B.a certain fact |
C.some facts | D.the way to solve it |
Which of the following is NOT true?
A.Great scientists read a lot of books and asked many questions while reading. |
B.Great scientists did thousands of experiments. |
C.Great scientists always worked hard and never wasted time. |
D.Great scientists got everything from school. |
The passage is written mainly to tell us .
A.how to memorize some facts or a formula(公式) |
B.who the great scientists are |
C.How to study |
D.why Edison didn’t finish primary school |
1.Know the fire exit (消防通道) and plan two ways out.
2.If you hear the smoke alarm or smell smoke, Shout "Fire! Everyone out!" to awaken anyone still asleep and to let others know there is a fire.
3. Feel the door with the back of your hand if there's a fire.
●If it's hot, use the window if possible. A warm door may mean there is a fire outside.
●If the door is cool, open it slowly, then crawl out of the building.
●If heat and smoke come in when you open the door, close it tightly, and find another way out.
4. Don’t hide! Go outside! Never hide under beds when there is a fire.
5. Stay low and crawl below the smoke to safety. Smoke goes up with the warm air and the air below is fresher.
6. Don't stop to put on your clothes or look for valuables (财物).
7. Don’t go back into a burning house for any reason.
8.Wait for your family at a meeting place outside, such as a big tree or the entrance( 入口) of the housing estate(小区), to know everyone is safe.
9. If you can’t escape from a room because of a fire outside, put wet clothing, towels, or blankets at the bottom of the door to keep the smoke out.
10.Open your window and ask for help if you can’t escape through the door.
11. Stop, Drop and Roll if your hair or clothes are on fire. Shout for help, but don't run. Running makes fire burn faster. Stop where you are. Drop to the ground while covering your face with your hands to protect it. Roll over and over until the fire is out.
根据短文内容,从题中所个的A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出正确答案。(共5小题,每题2分,满分10分)
Why do you shout "Fire! Everyone out!”?
A.To ask people to put on their clothes |
B.To ask people to look for valuables. |
C.To awaken anyone still asleep and to let others know there is a fire. |
D.To tell people you are clever |
If the door is hot,______________
A.open it slowly, then crawl out of the building. |
B.use the window if possible |
C.open it and walk out of the building |
D.wait it cool then open it |
From the passage, we know we should_____ if there is a fire.
A.plan two ways out | B.look for valuables first |
C.hide under beds | D.escape from a room |
If your hair or clothes are on fire,__________.
A.run quickly | B.stop, drop and roll |
C.jump downstairs | D.running fast |
The title of the passage is :________.
A.Stop, drop and roll | B.The traffic rule |
C.Fire is dangerous | D.Fire safety rules |
This is not a diet. It's a simple way to lose weight~ And you don' t even have to give up the food you love or join a gym. You just follow some habits that thin people have. Keep them, and you'll become thin.
( 1 ) Wake – up
When you wake up in the morning, sit up slowly without using your hands. With legs straight out, bend( 弯曲) forward until you feel sore in your back. It will burn about 10 calories (热量单位,卡路里).
(2) Start with soup
When you have a meal, order a clear soup, and have it before having the main food. In this way, you'll feel fuller, so you'll eat less when the main food comes.
(3) An apple (or more) a day
Apples are full of fiber(纤维) and water, so your stomach will want less. The study shows that people who eat at least three, apples a day lose weight.
(4) Stand up and walk around
Every time you use the mobile phone, stand up and walk around. Heavy people sit on average(平均) two and a half hours more each day than thin people. This skill is very important as standing up and walking around will burn 50 or more calories.
Use these skills, and you will have a big weight loss.
根据短文内容,从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出正确答案。(共5小题,每小题2分,满分10分)
We should have first if we want to eat less main food.
A.Soup. | B.Ice cream. |
C.Salad. | D.Cheese. |
Eating apples make one's stomach want less food .
A.Because apples are delicious. |
B.Because apples are full of fiber and water. |
C.Because apples are sour. |
D.Because only apples are filled with calories. |
Which of the following may the author disagree?
A.Sitting up slowly without using your hands helps burn calories. |
B.Eating apples every day is good for people's health. |
C.You have to join a gym if you want to lose weight. |
D.It' s good to walk around while talking on the mobile phone. |
What's the purpose of the passage?
A.To give some advice on how to lose weight. |
B.To advise people to eat apples every day. |
C.To tell people how to enjoy a better life. |
D.To advise people to give up bad habits. |
. In which part of a newspaper would you most probably read the passage?
A.Shopping. | B.Teaching. |
C.Family. | D.Health. |
Have you ever been stuck(困住) for hours on a hard math problem? If you sat there for some time you might eventually solve it, but scientists say that daydreaming might be a much better way to tackle(处理) difficult tasks.
In fact, daydreaming has long been misunderstood. It’s considered to be a bad thing and often associated with laziness. “We’re harsh(严厉的) on ourselves if we catch ourselves mind wandering,” says Professor Kalina Christoff from the University of British Columbia in Canada.
But the truth is that some of the most important scientific discoveries came about because scientists allowed their minds to wander. For example, Albert Einstein began his theory of relativity(相对论) when he daydreamed about riding a beam(束) of sunlight to the edge of the universe. And now, research has shown that normal people can also improve their problems solving ability in the same way, reported The Telegraph.
In a study, 145 people aged between 19 and 32 were asked to list as many unusual uses as possible for everyday objects. Some of them were given a 12-minute break while the others were not allowed any break from the task. People on the break did not simply relax—some of them were told to carry out a tiring memory task while others did an easier task.
Scientists found that people who did the easier task were daydreaming a lot. They thought about personal issues in the past or in the future because their mind was at ease.
After the break, all participants were asked to return once again to the task of listing unusual uses for everyday objects. It was found that daydreamers improved their performance by 40 percent, while all the other people, including those who didn’t have a break and who did tiring tasks during the break, performed the same as before.
“People think that when the mind wanders away, it just gets turned off—but we show the opposite,” explained Christoff.“A more playful attitude might allow you to call in more resources(解决办法).” So when you are struggling to solve complicated problems, it might be better off if you switch to a simpler task and let your mind wander for a while, she suggested.
According to Christoff, people typically spend one-third of their waking time daydreaming. “It’s a big part of our lives, but it’s been largely ignored(忽视) by science.”
. It was believed that daydreaming __________.
A.had something to do with imagination |
B.had been misunderstood for a long time |
C.was a waste of time when the mind was shut off |
D.was a good way to relax and solve problems |
. What is the main purpose of Paragraph 3?
A.To show that great scientists daydream a lot. |
B.To inform us that daydreaming has its benefits. |
C.To prove people can daydream whenever they like. |
D.To introduce new experiments on daydreaming. |
. What did the scientists discover in the experiment?
A.People’s minds turned off as they daydreamed. |
B.The group that were given hard memory tasks performed best. |
C.People who had a break showed improvement in the task. |
D.Daydreaming could improve people’s problem-solving abilities. |
. How did the scientists get their conclusion?
A.By studying brain scan results of the groups. |
B.By comparing the performances of different groups. |
C.By asking and observing people in different groups. |
D.By analyzing the amount of tasks each participant did. |
Four students are talking about the future after class.
Deng Tao |
In 2050, China will be richer than it’s now. Shanghai will be getting ready for the 40th Olympic Games in 2052. We’ll see the blue and clear sky and breathe the fresh air. There will be more pandas living happily in China. I believe that 2050 will be the year of China. |
Lin Hong |
A holiday on the moon will no longer be a dream. We can also travel far to other planets and talk with the spacemen. We might also eat something like pills that take the place of today’s meals. Everyone will enjoy a longer life. |
Wang Jun |
Robots will be very popular. They’ll do what people don’t want to do. We’ll build new homes on other planets. By then, I’ll be fifty years old. Maybe we’ll have an exciting talk in my new home on another planet! |
Li Ping |
By the year of 2050, clothing() will be used in many ways. It’ll bring back animals that disappeared many years ago. There will be no pollution. The whole world will be one big family. There will be no wars. As time passes, we’ll live a much easier and better life. |
根据以上信息,选择最佳答案。
Maybe will hold the 40th Olympics in 2052.
A. Beijing B. Tianjin C. Shanghai
. thinks that people can spend their holidays on the moon in the future.
A. Lin Hong B. Wang Jun C. Li Ping
. From the talk robots will .
A. build new homes
B. do what people don’t want to do
C. help people discover other planets
. will be used in many ways in 2050.
A. Cloning B. Robots C. Televisions
. The four students believe in the future .
A. it’s difficult to travel far to outer space
B. there will be no danger and no air pollution
C. life will change for the better
“Who needs a shopping center if you have Taobao?” says Wang Lin, a young writer in Shanghai.
Taobao, China’s largest online shopping site(网站), has become an important part of Wang Lin’s life. She spends lots of money on Taobao.
Many Chinese Internet users like Wang Lin have got the fun of online shopping. Most online shoppers are students or young workers. More women shop online than men. Clothing and home-use products(产品) are the most popular online.
It was reported that more than 1,260 billion yuan was spent on online shopping in 2012, and about 80% through Taobao.
Taobao means “looking for good things” in Chinese. People can find almost everything they need on Taobao, from clothes to books, from candies to DVD, from flowers to cellphones. You may wonder if it’s safe to shop on the Internet. However, Wang Lin said, “It’s very safe and easy. Unless you receive the things from the sellers and are satisfied with them, the shop owner will not get the money. You can also get your money back if you want to return the things.”
根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。
. Taobao is .
A. Wang Lin’s favorite site
B. China’s largest online shopping site.
C. young people’s favorite site
. The most popular products online are .
A. clothing and home-use things
B. candies and books
C. flowers and cellphones
. In 2012, was spent on Taobao.
A. over 1,260 billion yuan
B. 1008 billion yuan
C. about 252 billion yuan
. From the passage we know that .
A. there are more men shopping online than women
B. people can easily look for good things on Taobao
C. if customers are satisfied with the things from Taobao, the shop owner will get the money
. Which of the following is the best title for this passage?
A. Shopping on Taobao
B. Chinese Internet Users
C. A Young Writer
Weixin was created and put into market by Tencent on January 21, 2011. Because of its amazing functions(功能), low cost and convenience ( 便利), it is very popular. You can see many people around you using Weixin to talk with their friends.
Weixin can make people quick to send voice message, video, pictures and text by phone. Because it is sent by network(网络), distance is not a problem. Even if your friends are in foreign countries, you can use Weixin to contact.
Weixin supports Wi-Fi and 3G network. It can enjoy group chat up to 20 people. Besides this, it can do much. Weixin can search people around you. It also supports to send videos. You can share the wonderful pictures with other people at any tim . It can share your messages to the world and make new friends. Weixin can keep your pictures and texts in your phone. It also helps you to get your messages from others. Weixin makes more people “talk” with each other in different places at different times.
The cost of Weixin is very low. It costs nothing to own Weixin if you have a phone. The low cost is one of the main reasons why Weixin becomes popular. Many people say that it’s much more convenient than QQ. Nowadays these users can’t live without them. They chat on QQ and Weixin and express their thoughts on Weibo.
根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。
. The use of Weixin began . .
A. in February, 2011 B. in January, 2011 C. in March, 2013
The underlined word “contact” means in Chinese. .
A. 联系 B. 交易 C. 视频
How many Weixin’s functions are mentioned in this passage?
A. 3 B. 5 C. 7
. According to the passage, we learn that .
A. only young people use Weixin to talk with their friends
B. Weixin can help people make new friends
C. the cost of Weixin is much more expensive than that of QQ
. The main idea of the passage is .
A. how to use Weixin to communicate with others
B. Weixin’s functions and its advantages
C. Weixin’s influences on most people’s lives
We may know that there are four basic periods(时期) for human beings to pass through when you enter and live in another country. This process helps you deal with culture shock(冲击).
Culture shock begins with the "honeymoon period". This is the time when you first arrive in a place where everything about the new cu1ture is strange and exciting. You see new things, hear new sounds and language, eat new kinds of food. This period can last for quite a long time because you feel very happy.
Unluckily, the second period can be more difficu1t. After you have got used to your new life, you can become very tired and begin to miss your motherland, your family, your friends, your pets and so on. Al1 the little prob1ems in life seem to be much bigger and more worrying when you face them in a foreign country. This period can be very difficult and lead to moving backwards quickly.
The third period is called the "adjustment period". This is when you begin to realize that things are not so bad in the new country. Your sense of humor usually becomes stronger and you realize you are becoming stronger by 1earning to take care of yourself in the new place. Things are still difficult, but you are now a survivor.
The fourth period can be cal1ed "at ease at last". Now you feel quite comfortable in your new place. You can deal with most problems that you have. You may still have prob1ems with language, but you know you are strong enough to deal with them. At this time, you may feel a little uncomfortable if you go back to your motherland.
According to the passage, culture shock usually happens when you ______.
A.get married to a foreigner |
B.live in a big city |
C.go to live in a foreign country |
D.meet foreigners in your motherland |
During the first period of the process, you feel _________.
A.sad and lonely | B.happy and excited |
C.angry but strong | D.easy but uncomfortable |
You will find that you are a survivor in _______.
A.the 1st period | B.the 2nd period |
C.the 3rd period | D.the 4th period |
The fourth period can be regarded as a period of being _____.
A.relaxing | B.worrying |
C.tiring | D.disturbing |
From the passage we can conclude that ______.
A.living in another country is fun |
B.it’s boring to live in another country |
C.knowing about culture shock is hard |
D.it’s not easy to deal with culture shock |
After my husband died, my world crashed around me. My six children were 10, nine, eight, six, three and 18 months, and I was overwhelmed(压垮) with the responsibilities(责任) of earning a living, caring for the children and simply keeping my head above water.
I was lucky to find a wonderful housekeeper to care for the children during the week, but from Friday nights to Monday mornings, the children and I were alone, and frankly(坦诚地) I was uneasy. Every unusual noise or any late-night phone call filled me with fear. I felt really lonely.
One Friday evening I came home from work to find a big beautiful German shepherd(牧羊犬) on our doorstep. It was obvious he wanted to make the house his home. The children took an instant(紧迫的) liking to "German" and begged me to let him in. I agreed to let him sleep in the basement(地下室) until the next day. That night I slept peacefully for the first time in many weeks. The following morning we made phone calls and checked lost-and-found ads for German’s owner, but with no results. Saturday night he was still with us.
On Sunday I had planned to take the children on a picnic. Since I thought it best to leave German behind in case his owner came by, we drove off without him. When we stopped to get gas at a local station, we were amazed to see German racing to the gas station after us. He stayed again Sunday night.
Monday morning I let him out for a run while the children got ready for school. He didn’t come back. We thought we’d never see him again. On Friday evening, German was back again. We took him in, and again he stayed until Monday morning, when our housekeeper arrived. It went like this for almost 10 months. We looked forward to his coming each Monday morning he left home.
Each week, between German's visits, I grew a little braver, but every weekend I enjoyed his company. Then one Monday morning we patted his head and let him out for what turned out to be the last time. He never came back.
How long did the German shepherd stay with the family every week?
A.One day. | B.Two days. |
C.Three days. | D.Four days. |
What does the underlined part in the first paragraph mean?
A.trying to keep calm in public |
B.trying to get attention from other men |
C.showing her high spirit in the face of trouble |
D.managing to continue to live |
When the author’s husband died, ______.
A.she couldn’t raise the six children on her own |
B.she couldn’t relax on the weekends |
C.The housekeeper only came on weekends |
D.she was too busy to feel lonely |
Which of the following is Wrong according to the article?
A.German was fond of living with the family. |
B.The writer felt safe and protected with German around. |
C.The dog stayed until the writer was strong enough to go on alone. |
D.The writer was too busy that weekend to go find the dog’s owner. |
Which is the best title for the passage?
A.A homeless dog | B.A friend’s strength |
C.How to keep a dog | D.Keep up when in trouble |
We humans live in different parts of the world, but we have the same “mother”. She gives us everything we need in our daily life. She is our Mother Earth.
April 22 is Earth Day. The theme of this year is “Green Cities”.
A green city is a healthy and pleasant place for people to live, according to the United Nations. A green city can get its energy from regenerative sources like solar (太阳能的) and wind power. Also, it is connected by clean public transportation. Moreover, a green city is made up of facilities (设施) that can save energy and reduce waste.
Around the world, many cities and countries have done well to build themselves in a green way. Chicago is well known for its green roof (屋顶) program. These roofs are covered with plants. The plants get a great amount of rainwater. Later, the water evaporates (蒸发) to help make the air cool and clean. So far, there are about 360 green roofs in Chicago, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency.
Curitiba, Brazil, has great transportation(运输). It opened the world’s first bus rapid transit (BRT) system in 1974. BRT runs on special lanes. This makes sure that buses are on time even in traffic jams. With the help of BRT, the city has the lowest level of air pollution in Brazil. Today, many other countries have copied BRT, including China and Mexico.
Singapore is home to the first zero-energy building in Southeast Asia. Zero energy means a building is able to create more energy than it uses. Zero-energy buildings work with solar panels (板) mainly on roofs. These panels can make electricity which powers the buildings. By 2030, Singapore plans to build 80 percent of its buildings like this.
What is a green city according to the United Nations?
A.A city with many green trees and flowers. |
B.A green place for people to live. |
C.A healthy and pleasant place for people to live. |
D.A place is green for people to live. |
The theme of Earth Day this year is “ ”.
A.Green Roofs | B.Green Cities |
C.Reducing and Recycling | D.Environmental Protection |
The underlined word “regenerative” in Paragraph 3 means “ ”.
A.getting terrible things and smells |
B.giving new life and freshness |
C.reducing waste things |
D.producing old materials again |
From the passage, we learn that in the three cities .
A.people are encouraged to grow plants on their roofs |
B.special lanes (车道) are designed to solve traffic jams |
C.people make good use of solar and wind energy |
D.people are provided with a pleasant place to live |
The passage is mainly developed by .
A.giving examples | B.explaining reasons |
C.listing suggestions | D.showing different opinions |
February has long been a month of romance. With the sweet smell of roses in the air, romantic films hit cinemas and love stories fill newspapers and magazines.
On the 14th day, it is a custom for a boy to take his girlfriend out to dinner, buy her flowers and chocolates, write poems, sing to her or even spell out her name with rose petals! This is what you see on Valentine’s Day, a day named after Valentine who was a priest in the third century Rome. When the emperor decided that single men could become better soldiers than those with wives, he didn’t allow marriage.
But Valentine continued to perform marriage ceremonies for young lovers secretly. When his actions were discovered, the emperor sentenced (宣判) him to death. While in prison (监狱), it is said that Valentine fell in love with the daughter of his prison guard. Before his death, he wrote her a letter, which he signed “From your Valentine”, an expression that is still in use today. Valentine died for what he believed in and so he was made a Saint (圣徒), as well as becoming one of history’s most romantic characters.
Nowadays, Valentine’s Day is also popular among Chinese young people. Some students are planning to make Valentine’s cards for parents, teachers and friends. Others want to hold parties at which they will exchange small gifts and eat heart-shaped cakes. The idea is to have fun and encourage people to share in the spirit of St. Valentine.Why did the emperor in Rome not allow marriage in his country?
A.Because there were few women in his country at that time. |
B.Because he thought men without wives could be better soldiers. |
C.Because there wasn’t enough food for so many people. |
D.Because he wanted to control the birth rate. |
Valentine was put into prison because ______.
A.he killed one of the soldiers |
B.he stole a lot of food |
C.he didn’t obey the emperor’s order |
D.he didn’t want to be a soldier |
The last paragraph mainly tells us ______.
A.students in China send cards to their teachers |
B.it is a good idea to celebrate (庆祝)Valentine’s Day in China |
C.it is interesting to celebrate Valentine’s Day in China |
D.Valentine’s Day is also popular in China now |
The best title for this passage should be_________.
A.Valentine’s Day |
B.A Brave Priest |
C.Valentine’s Day in China |
D.A Romantic Man |
Qi Haoran, a Junior Grade One student at a High School Attached to Harbin Institute of Technology, was quite busy over the past winter holiday – and not just with homework. Qi, together with 10 other classmates made a volunteer group to call on people to join the Clean Your Plate Campaign(光盘行动).
These students went to many restaurants and told people the importance of saving food. “Excuse me, do you know that 950 million people around the world still haven’t got enough to eat? Please don’t waste food.” They would say this kind of thing hundreds of times every day.
The Clean Your Plate Campaign began on the Internet in January. It calls on people to reduce food waste. China in recent years has experienced serious problems with wasted food. CCTV reported in January that the food Chinese people waste every year is enough to feed 200 million people for a year.
Chinese people are well-known for being hospitable(好客的)and generous. Many even feel that they lose face if their guests have eaten all the food.
Luckily, the campaign has got a lot of support. In a restaurant in Xinjiang, the owner gives the guests who have eaten up all that they ordered a sticker. People can enjoy a free meal when they have 10 stickers. More than 750 restaurants in Beijing have begun to offer smaller dishes and encourage their guests to take leftovers home.
To reduce food waste is a big task, and it needs time. It’s important that everyone does their bit, just like Qi. Did you finish your meals today? The Clean Your Plate Campaign started __________ in January.
A.in a big restaurant | B.in a CCTV programme |
C.in a high school | D.on the Internet |
The restaurant owner in Xinjiang __________ to support the campaign.
A.gave the guests a sticker if they ate up the food |
B.offered the guests 10 stickers if they ordered a lot |
C.offered smaller dishes to the guests |
D.encouraged customers to take leftovers home |
You can probably read this passage _________.
A.in a science book | B.in a newspaper |
C.in a tourist guide | D.in an advertisement |
London used to be “foggy”( 有雾的) for the same reason that cities like Beijing or Chongqing are “foggy” today. The “fog” was in fact smog(烟雾), a mixture of smoke and fog.In other words, it was made by air pollution. In London, some of this pollution came from factories, but much of it came from the coal(煤)that people burnt in their houses to keep warm during the winter. By the 1950s, London’s smog problem had become so bad that the government decided to do something to clean the air. A new law was made and nobody could burn coal in any British city. In a few years, the air became much cleaner. There were no more “pea-soupers”.
Many Chinese cities now face the same sort of problem with air pollution that London faced 40 or 50 years ago. However, this problem is more difficult for Chinese cities to solve. One reason is that more of the pollution comes from the factories, rather than from coal burnt in people’s houses. If these factories were closed, this would harm the economy and lots of people would lose their jobs. Another reason is that changing from coal to cleaner fuel(燃料), like gas, is quite expensive.
However, the air in many Chinese cities is becoming cleaner and cleaner, as the government and people pay more and more attention to cutting down pollution. As a result, there are fewer “pea-soupers” in Beijing than there used to be.What was the main reason for air pollution in London?
A.There was too much smoke in the sky. |
B.There were too many factories in the city. |
C.People burnt too much coal in the houses. |
D.The city was too big for the cleaners to clean. |
What does the underlined word “pea-soupers” refer to?
A.Smog | B.Smoke |
C.Gas | D.Coal |
Which sentence is Not true?
A.Air pollution is serious in Beijing and Chongqing. |
B.Using coal is much more expensive than using gas. |
C.Factories made much more pollution in China. |
D.The reasons of air pollution in London and Beijing are different |
In the past, man did not have to think about the protection of his environment. There were not many people on earth, and natural resources seemed to be unlimited.
Today, things are different. The world has become too crowded. We are using up our natural resources too quickly, and at the same time we are polluting our environment with dangerous chemicals. If we continue like this, human life on earth will not survive (继续生存).
Everyone realizes today that if too many fish are taken from the sea, there will soon be none left. Yet, with modern fishing methods, more and more fish are caught. We know that if too many trees are cut down, forests will disappear and nothing will grow on the land. Yet, we continue to use bigger and more powerful machines to cut down more and more trees.
We realize that if rivers are polluted with waste products from factories, we will die. However, in most countries waste products are still put into rivers or into the sea, and there are few laws to stop this.
We know, too, that if the population of the world continues to rise at the present rate, in a few years, there will not be enough food.
What can we do to solve these problems?
If we eat more vegetables and less meat, we will easily get more food. Land that is used to grow crops can feed five times more people than land where animals are kept.
The world population will not rise so quickly if people use modern methods of birth control.
Finally, if we educate people to think about the problems, we shall have a better and cleaner living place in the future.
. If we use up our natural resources and go on our environment, human beings will die out.
If we catch too many fishes from the sea, will be left.
. The world is becoming too , so we should use modern methods of
birth control to reduce the population.
. Educate people to think about the problems so that the earth will be better and .
. The passage mainly tells us the importance of protecting the environment and
to solve the environmental problems.
At present, more and more people are crazy about travelling. Why do people travel? “To see more of the world.” many people would say. But travelling abroad now means much more than that for the growing number of Chinese tourists. Of course it offers us good opportunities to meet people from other countries, learn about their culture and customs.
According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), more than 1 billion people travelled to another country in 2012. In 2012, Chinese people travelled abroad 30 percent more than in 2011. The prosperity (繁荣) of the tourism industry can also bring both our country and foreign countries great economic benefits (经济利益). Chinese people usually travel abroad in large tourist groups and visit several countries in one trip.
Chinese people don’t just travel for sightseeing. The China International Travel Service Company said that all their tour trips sold out a month before Christmas Day. Stores offered discounts (打折) during that time, so shopping in Europe and the United States is popular among Chinese travelers.
In December, China is going through a very cold winter. So many people like to go to some countries in Southeast Asia because the weather there is quite pleasant.
The improvement of living standards means more Chinese can travel abroad. But many of them don’t have a sense of public manners. A report by Living Social website in March 2012 even listed Chinese as the world’s second worst tourists.
If you want to change that bad name, remember to avoid the following: littering, spitting, snatching bus seats, line-jumping, taking off shoes in public, talking loudly and smoking in non-smoking areas. Besides, we should learn some necessary manners of foreign countries.
What are more and more people crazy about at present?
How many people traveled to another country in 2012?
Where is shopping popular among Chinese travelers?
Why do people like to go to some countries in Southeast Asia in winter?
What do Chinese people do when they travel abroad?