Now lots of teenagers like smoking. It's a big problem. Some of them smoke, just for fun and some think
smoking looks cool. Others smoke because there are many people around them that smoke.
     As we all know, smoking is harmful, especially to students. Some teenagers even steal money so that they
can buy cigarettes. Besides, smoking does harm to brains and it can influence studies. Finally, it is bad for
health because it can cause diseases.
     Therefore (因此), we should protect ourselves from smoking. First, we should learn more about the
danger of smoking. Second, we should keep away from people who smoke.

1. Now some teenagers like smoking because ________.

A. smoking is good for them
B. their parents want them to do so
C. they think it is fun

2. From the passage, we know some teenagers steal money in order to ________.

A. buy cigarettes
B. buy books
C. play games

3. Smoking is harmful to ________.

A. brains
B. legs
C. eyes

4. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?

A. Smoking can cause diseases.
B. Smoking can influence studies.
C. We shouldn't keep away from people who smoke.

5. The writer of the passage wants teenagers ________.

A. to smoke
B. not to smoke
C. not to keep away from smoking

     Christmas is a season to spread joy. Can we spread this joy by caring a little more about nature and
going green? Here are some good ideas.
     Reduce the use of the decorative (装饰) lights. Make use of the eco-friendly (环保的) lights on the
market. In this way you can save electricity.
     Reuse the wrapping (包装) paper to wrap the gifts. You don't need to buy new wrapping paper every
year. Also try using the same small decorations for your Christmas tree.
     Recycle (循环利用) all those decorations that your can not use any more. You can send out Christmas
cards made from recycled paper. It's a thoughtful way of going green for Christmas. (1)There are many
charities selling these cards made from recycled paper.
     There are some other ideal ways to go green for Christmas.
     (2)You can _______ Christmas gifts by _________.You needn't go to shops to buy presents for your
family and friends. Homemade Christmas chocolates, handmade soft toys, homemade candles are wonderful.
     If you have no time for gifts, you can also invite your family and friends over to have a home cooked
meal. They can even help you with the cooking. This can make your relationship stronger.
     Let's use these green Christmas ideas to celebrate an eco-friendly Christmas!

1. 将（1）句译成中文。
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2. 在（2）句的空白处分别填入一个适当的词使句意完整、上下文通顺。 
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3. 回答问题：Why do we use the eco-friendly lights for Christmas? 
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4. 在文中找出与This can help improve your relationship.意思相近的句子。
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5. 在文中找出最能表达该短文主题的句子。
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                                                         Deserts and Good Land
        Scientists are trying to turn deserts into good land again. They want to bring water to the deserts, so
people can live and grow food there. However, more and more land is becoming desert. Why? Scientists think
that people are doing bad things to turn good land into desert.
       ①地球上的一些地方雨量不足, but they still do not become deserts. This is because green plants are
growing there. Small green plants and grass are very important to dry places. Plants do not let the hot sun
make the earth even drier.②Plants do not let the wind blow the soil away. When rain falls, plants hold the
water.③Without plants, land can become desert much more easily.
1、将①处的汉语译成英文.
                                                                               
2、将②处的英文译成汉语.
                                                                               
3、将③处的英文译成汉语.
                                                                               
4、What should we do in order to protect good land?
                                                                               

     It's very important for us to keep (1)h______ in our everyday life. Here is some (2)a______ for you. First,
you should have healthy diet. Different food helps us in different (3)w______. You should eat more fruit and
vegetables instead (4)o______ hamburgers, Beijing roast duck and so on. If you choose the right food, you can
have healthy eating habits. Second, doing exercise is good (5)f______ your health. For example, climbing
mountains, riding bikes or swimming. Third, you should (6)s______ at least eight hours a day and you shouldn't
work or study too hard. Finally, remember that (7)s______ is bad for your health, so don't smoke, you will
become (8)m______ healthier.

     Many of us don't pay much attention to the importance of eye care. It is said that if you take care of
your body, then you can surely be healthy. That is why our eyes should be given a lot of care. Natural eye
care should be put in a number one place.
     There are several causes leading to poor eyesight like not enough food, genes (基因) and aging (老化).
Televisions, computers and reading are also the causes of having poor eyesight. If you happen to work in
front of the computer, it is best to take a break every once in a while. Something dirty can cause redness and
they will make you feel uncomfortable. It is bad for your eyes, too. If this happens, the best way is to clean
your eyes by using cold water. You must also try your best to protect your eyes from harmful things. For
example, sunglasses are not just for fashion but they can also serve as a great way to protect your eyesight
form UV rays.
     Eating healthy foods will do good to your eyesight. Remember that vitamins A, C and E are good for eyes.
Try to eat food groups that have these vitamins. And you should do eye exercises because exercise protects
your eyesight, too. If a person exercises regularly (定期地) and eats the right kind of food, his eyes will stay
in good condition for a long time.
     All above are natural ways of eye care that help us keep healthy eyes. Being happy all the time can be
helpful to a person's eyesight, too. In a world, eye care is very important, no matter how old a person is.

1. _______ is the most important way to protect our eyes.

A. Natural eye care
B. Taking medicine
C. Seeing the doctor
D. Being happy all the time

2. All the following causes can lead to bad eyesight except _______.

A. age
B. height
C. reading
D. computers

3. What should you do if you have to work in front of the computer?

A. Eat healthy foods.
B. Clean the eye by using cold water.
C. Wear a pair of sunglasses.
D. Have a rest after working for a while.

4. What do the underlined words "UV rays" mean?

A. 沙尘
B. 闪电
C. 紫外线
D. 超声波

5. Which is the best title of the passage?

A. Ways of Eye Care
B. Ways of Eye Exercises
C. Ways of Being Happy
D. Ways of Being Healthy

    
     Our eyes are very important to us. They are like cameras. We can see beautiful things and colors around
us.  1  our eyes. But if we don't take care of them, they may hurt.  2  do we protect our eyes?
     On sunny days, the sun shines brightly. So we'd better  3   our sunglasses. When we read, we shouldn't
stay too close to our books and the light shouldn't be too bright  4  too dark. We mustn't read in bed. It's  5   
for our eyes. We mustn't rub our eyes with dirty hands or play games on computer too long.

     MSG (monosodium glutamate) is a food additive (食品添加剂), which has been widely used by many
food factories all over the world since it appeared first in Japan in 1909.
     MSG is a substance that is added to some food to improve its original (原先的) taste and colour. It is
used in foods around the world such as cakes, bread, frozen meats, fish and vegetables. In the beginning,
people thought MSG was safe just like salt and sugar. However, in 1968 some people reported they seemed
to have bad reactions (反应) to MSG after having had a meal at a restaurant. They included headaches and
quick heartbeat (心跳). It was also reported that MSG excited a person's brain and caused his death in Japan.
Scientists think that MSG may lead to many neurological disorders (神经紊乱). In mice studies done by a
university, the evidence showed the mice didn't want to eat the food including MSG.
     Today many food companies"hide" MSG on food labels (标签) by using different names. If you see
"natural flavorings", "hydrolyzed protein" and "spices" in a food label, you are probably seeing a hidden way
to "report" MSG in a food label. Every time we have a meal in a restaurant, we always feel the food very
delicious to taste, but sometimes it is dangerous for our health because some poisonous food additives have
been added to the food.
     To protect people's health, our governments, from central to local, are taking actions to stop factories
producing poisonous food additives.

1. Monosodium Glutamate is _______.

A. a food
B. an additive
C. a factory
D. a country

2. MSG is often used in _______.

A. frozen meats
B. cups
C. clothes
D. book covers

3. The examples in the second paragraph tell us ________.

A. the food including MSG is delicious
B. people like to eat in a restaurant
C. mice like eating the food including MSG
D. MSG is not safe sometimes

4. If you see "natural flavorings", "hydrolyzed protein" and "spices" in a food label, you will know—________.

A. you must eat the food in a hidden way
B. the food label must be hidden
C. MSG is probably added to the food
D. you must report the food to your parents

5. The underlined word "substance" in the article means __________.

A. colour
B. material
C. taste
D. food

     Most people love animals. We think that animals are good (1) f_________ of humans. But, in fact, a
1arge number of animals, especially wild ones, are in (2) d_________ now mainly because of humans. If we
do not (3)t_________ action now, we will have no animals soon.
     People are destroying animals' natural habitat by cutting (4) d________ trees or building houses. At the
same time, many of the animals' living (5) a_________ are becoming farmland as we have to feed a 1arger
population of the world. Besides, people hunt animals for their fur or other useful things. As a result of the
pollution that humans have caused, some animals cannot (6) l_________ a normal life any more.
     We must try our best to (7) p_________ animals right now. Remember that it is everyone's (8) d_________
to do so. We should write to newspapers and magazines and (9) t_________ everyone about these problems.
We should also immediately (10) d__________ something to help the endangered animals.

    
     Zhalong is a nature reserve in Heilongjiang in north-east China. It is one of the world's most important
wetlands. The reserve covers an area of 210,000 hectares. The area provides food and shelter for wildlife. It
is an ideal home for different kinds of plants, fish and birds.
     Many birds live comfortably in Zhalong Nature Reserve all year round, while some only stay there for a
short time. There are many fish in the wetlands, and the birds can easily catch them for food. Zhalong has
long been called "the home of the crane". There are 15 crane species (物种) in the world. 8 of them are in
China and there are 6 species in Zhalong area. It is an important living area for the rare red-crowned cranes.
There are not many red-crowned cranes in the world. Every spring and summer, red-crowned cranes lay and
hatch (孵化) their eggs in Zhalong.
     Some people want to change the wetlands to make more space for farms and buildings. This means there
will be less and less space for wildlife.
     More and more birds are in danger because they do not have enough living space. Many of them died.
The Chinese government wants to protect these endangered birds, and they can be safe in Zhalong.
     Every year, a lot of tourists go to Zhalong to watch birds. This year, members of our Birdwatching Club
are going to study the different kinds of birds in Zhalong and the changes in their numbers. The study begins
next month.
     We ________ once a year. We are now inviting secondary school students to help. We need more
people to help us count and do something to help the birds. Many people do not understand the importance of
the wetlands. We hope this information will help them understand and make them actively take action to
protect wildlife.

1. What does the underlined word "ideal" mean?

A. Perfect.
B. Dangerous.
C. Crowded.
D. Expensive.

2. What can we learn from the second paragraph?

A. All birds stay in Zhalong Nature Reserve all year round.
B. There are eight species of red-crowned cranes in Zhalong.
C. The number of the world's red-crowned cranes is small.
D. Every winter red-crowned cranes hatch eggs in Zhalong.

3. Which of the following can we choose for the blank (空白) according to the last paragraph?

A. go birdwatching
B. do a bird count
C. go bird-hunting
D. hold a bird show

4. The purpose of the article is to ________.

A. attract more visitors to pay a visit to Zhalong Nature Reserve
B. ask people to take action to protect wetlands and wildlife
C. prevent people from watching birds in Zhalong Nature Reserve
D. make people around the world know the Birdwatching Club