Question

   Recycle , reduce(减少) and reuse are three golden rules of environmental protection. Today we’d like to talk about the fourth rule: repair.

   In old days,when something broke,people sent them to repairmen. Nowadays,however,the idea of repair has been out of date. People neither repair things themselves nor take them to repair shops,because the price of a new one is not much higher than that of repairing the old one.

   Yet,repairing things can be a great way to save money and reduce waste of water,energy,etc. Here’s how to deal with it.

   Shop differently. Look for things that are not only fit for you,but also able to last and be repaired. Be willing to spend more on things for quality （质量) to save money in the long run(从长远来看) .

   Treat your things well. Follow their instructions and learn how to use them properly,clean wood beds and leather(皮革） shoes as you’re advised,check your car,etc.

    Try repairing things yourself. Don’t think that you couldn’t possibly do it. Many repairs are simple. You just have to careftilly follow the instructions.

    Finally,when you say goodbye to something that is no longer worth repairing,recycle it if you can.It’s also very important.

根据材料内容选择最佳答案。

() 56. What do people usually do now when something breaks?

   A. Trade it for something else.

   B. Send it to a repairman.

   C. Repair it themselves.

   D. Buy a new one.

() 57. What does the writer think is the most important while shopping?

   A. Price. B. Quality.

   C. Color. D. Producer.

() 58. How many pieces of advice does the writer give us?

   A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.

() 59. Which of the following may the writer agree with?

   A. Repairing things can save money and be good for one's health.

   B. Repairing something is not as easy as you think.

   C. Leam to use and clean things as you’ re advised.

   D. If things are not worth repairing,drop them.

() 60. What is the writer trying to advise?

   A. Spending wisely.

   B. Living a greener life.

   C. Saving as much money as possible.

   D. Enjoying the convenience of modem inventions.

Answer 1

56. D 57. B 58. C 59. C 60. B

[大意]回收利用、减少使用和重新利用是 环保的三大原则，材料介绍了第四 大原则:修理。

56. D. 本小题考査学生推理判断的能 力。由第二段最后一句可知答案。

57. B. 本小题考查学生理解具体信息的 能力。由第四段最后一句可知答案。

58. C. 本小题考查学生理解具体信息和 简单计算的能力。由第三段第二句以 及第四、五、六、七段的首句可知答案。

59. C. 本小题考查学生理解具体信息的 能力。由第五段第二句可知答案。

60. B. 本小题考查学生推理判断的能力。 由材料首句中的rules of environmental protection和结三段首句中、的reduce waste of water,energy,etc 可以推断出作者建议人们过环保绿色生活。