Making greener choices and encouraging healthy lifestyles can promote your health and benefit the environment．Here are some guidelines to follow:

Choose foods thoughtfully

       Americans have never had such a variety or abundance of food to choose from．Besides so many choices, we now hear about our “food print”, the amount of land needed to supply one person’s nutritional needs for a year．Do we buy cherry tomatoes from Mexico or tomatoes grown locally in a hothouse? Do we get the Granny Smiths from the farmers’ market or the supermarket? Is organic produce healthier for us and the planet?

       These are very complex issues that require analysis of many criteria, including the energy used in producing and transporting the food, as well as the type of soil and methods of raising the food．

       Despite the complexities, there are some general guidelines you can follow．For instance, eat less meat or eat low on the food chain．Your doctor may have recommended you to restrict your consumption of red meat because of its too much fat content．Beyond that, there are environmental reasons, too．Raising food animals contributes substantially to climate change because a meat-based diet requires more land, energy and water than a plant-based one．

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       Drinking plenty of fluids is significant during hot weather or when exercising．But is bottled water the way to go? You may not think so when seeing the true costs．Based on a survey, manufacturing the 30-plus billion plastic water bottles can produce more than 2．5 million tons of carbon dioxide and use three times the amount of water in the bottle．Adding in transportation, the energy used comes to over 50 million barrels of oil equivalent （等價(jià)物）．Consequently, skip the bottled water and drink tap water, both at home and at restaurants．Additionally, bottled water is not necessarily cleaner than tap．

1．In Paragraph 2 the author puts forward three questions mainly ______．

       A．to prove Americans have less food to choose from

       B．to show us the shopping habits of most Americans

       C．to indicate Americans tend to buy food from abroad

       D．to remind people to reconsider their food purchase

2．The doctor recommends eating less red meat partly because ______．

       A．it contains too much fat 

       B．it costs a lot in transportation

       C．it is too low on the food chain 

       D．it isn’t related to climate change

3．According to the text, which of the following is true?

       A．Americans all prefer to buy cherry tomatoes from Mexico．

       B．The plant-based diet is responsible for the climate change．

       C．Americans have a variety of food to choose from．

       D．Organic produce is the only choice for Americans．

4．Based on the last paragraph, we know that ______．

       A．bottled water is cleaner than tap water

       B．tap water is economical as well as eco-friendly

       C．bottled water is more available than tap water

       D．tap water uses one-third the cost of bottled water

5．What is the best subtitle for the last paragraph?

       A．Skip bottled water, carry tap               B．Drink bottled water

       C．Produce plastic water bottles              D．Save water resources

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　　There is a forgotten player in the global efforts to limit CO2 emissions：the consumer．Households consume one-third of the final energy used in the European Union and produce around two-thirds of city waste．Moreover, food, housing, and private transport account for almost 80％ of environmental pressures．So consumers can make a real difference when it comes to fighting climate change．

　　Several factors can direct consumers towards more environmentally-friendly behavior．To achieve this, we need clear and simple information to guide consumption decisions。Indeed．Two thirds of consumers find it difficult to understand which products are better for the environment when shopping．

　　With 58％ of Europeans believing that many companies pretend to be green in order to charge higher prices, industry has a long way to go in helping consumers feel confident when making green choices．They should give consumers more information about the carbon footprint of their products, and promote more sustainable behavior among their customers．

　　To be sure, companies are increasingly creating product labels that help consumers make responsible choices-for instance, reminding users of products made from materials that are recycled, renewable, and/or less carbon-intensive．Even so, only, 20％ of Europeans believe that companies are doing enough to promote environmentally friendly options．

　　In times of crisis, consumers prefer high-quality products that will last long and won't go out of style．Durable products might sometimes cost more, but they don't need to be replaced as frequently．In this way, companies that create durable or recyclable products enable consumers to think differently about their purchases, which can help users behave more responsibly, and thus may help end our “throw-way” culture．

　　However, it is not enough to inform consumers of the environmental features of products．We also need to provide consumers with guidance to establish a practical lifestyle model to follow．This cannot be brought about by regulations alone, but by good business communities that would create a loyal group of “sustainable consumers”．

(1)

According to the passage, the key to going greener globally is ________．

[　　]

A．

to provide enough information about sustainable products

B．

to get the government involved in protecting the environment

C．

to encourage consumers to make their efforts to live a green way

D．

to require the companies produce environmentally-friendly products

(2)

The author is trying to inform the readers in the third passage that ________．

[　　]

A．

people are buying sustainable products to have a lighter carbon footprint

B．

most European consumers lack confidence in making responsible choices

C．

companies have done enough to allow consumers to make greener choices

D．

companies can make a higher profit by making less carbon-intensive products

(3)

Which of the fact is TRUE according to the passage?

[　　]

A．

Households produce more than one-third of city waste．

B．

2/3 0f consumers know little about which products are greener．

C．

Green life style can reduce about 80％ of environmental pressures．

D．

only 20％of companies are helping consumers behave responsibly．

(4)

The author advises companies to ________ in the time of crisis．

[　　]

A．

reduce the cost of production

B．

throw away old models

C．

make more durable products

D．

replace their products frequently

(5)

What does the author put emphasis on in the last paragraph?

[　　]

A．

The quality of products．

B．

The honesty of companies．

C．

The government regulations．

D．

The importance of lifestyle．

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For the past many centuries, people had been enjoying the benefits of green tea for the body. Many people would prefer drinking green tea than white tea and black tea, simply because of its distinct aroma(香味) not found in other types of tea. Nowadays, keeping the natural greenish color of tea leaves remained just like before. This is done by preparing the green tea just like the way it was prepared before—by washing the leaves right after pulling off them from the bush, then boiling them.
There have been many healthful claims saying that drinking green tea-based products help a lot in improving the general health of their body. For a long time, there has been many beliefs saying that green tea can help, cure beriberi disease(腳氣病), treat wounds, and even prevent tiredness. Now modern technology determines that there are even added healthful benefits that include reducing the possibility of having a heart disease and helping people to lose more weight easily.
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Having two cups of green tea daily is a good routine for your body. However, most doctors would suggest drinking at least 4 cups a day is the best. You can slowly increase the amount of drinking it to allow your body to get used to it. There is nothing to lose but everything to gain in drinking green tea.
【小題1】Which of the following shows the right order according to the passage? _______.
a. making the leaves clean  
b. pulling off them from the bush.  
c. boiling the leaves.

A．a(chǎn), b, cB．b, a, cC．a(chǎn), c, bD．b, c, a
【小題2】Which word in the passage has a similar meaning as the underlined word “distinct”________?
A．greenB．generalC．commonD．unique
【小題3】Green tea can help us in many aspects EXCEPT __________.
A．Curing beriberi diseaseB．Preventing tiredness
C．Curing heart diseaseD．Losing weight
【小題4】It can be inferred from the passage that __________.
A．drinking green tea has a history of thousands of years.
B．flavooid, a special vitamin, is made up of EGCg.
C．Vitamin C and E is 20 times stronger than EGCg.
D．drinking green tea has no bad effect but benefits.
【小題5】Which of the following might be the best title for the text? __________.
A．Process of making green tea.B．Characteristic of green tea.
C．Benefits of drinking green tea.D．History and types of green tea.

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The creation of a Chinese Green Card in 2004 was a milestone in the country’s immigration law. Five years on, the card is an increasingly sought-after document.                                                                                                       On August 15, 2004, the Regulations on Examination and Approval of Permanent Residence
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Liu Lili, who works in the Exit and Entry Administration of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau, has watched the Green Card system develop since its inception. She said nearly all applications received by the Bureau are approved. So far, 323 people have been granted a “Green Card” qualifying them for permanent residence in Beijing. Another 15 are awaiting final approval. It takes around 6 months to process each application.
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Why do overseas citizens apply for permanent residence status in China? The main concern, aid Liu, is the political factor. Once people have a “Green Card”, they feel they are accepted and trusted by the Chinese government. The “Green Card” also facilitates entry and exit. With permanent residence status, visas are no longer needed and people can enter and leave the country using only a valid passport. China offers outstanding career opportunities and is seen by many as safer and more secure than many other countries, said Liu.
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Obtaining a Green Card is not easy. The qualifying conditions are tough. Unless you are a close relative of a Chinese citizen，you will either have to invest a substantial amount of money in the country or make a genuinely outstanding contribution to the country’s development.
To meet increasing demand, he authorities are considering making the Green Card more available by broadening the range of applicants without lowering the requirements, aid Liu, but she gave no further details.
【小題1】Which of the following can’t get a green card?

A．A foreigner whose wife of husband is of Chinese nationality.
B．A foreign child whose parents are Chinese citizens.
C．A foreigner who invests large sum of money in China.
D．A foreigner who works in China for a long time.
【小題2】If a foreign gets a Green Card in China, he /she_________.
A．has the right to vote in China.B．can be a high official in China
C．can enter or leave China without a visaD．becomes a citizen of Chinese nationality
【小題3】From the article we can see foreigners apply for Green Cards mainly to ________.
A．show that they are importantB．be accepted and trusted by the Chinese
C．make entry and exit easierD．make more money.
【小題4】Which of the following is not the reason for foreigners to work or live permanently in China?
A．They can find satisfactory jobs.
B．China is more secure country than many.
C．They have their professions, families and investments in China.
D．The weather, working conditions are better than better than their own countries.

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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is one of the most diverse nations in the whole of Europe. This article will show you how to adapt to the varied culture of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Get used to small spaces. The United States is not only a huge country but also has big cars ,houses and spaces.  【小題1】  Houses, apartments , cars and appliances are all smaller than what you are accustomed to, so you have to get used to smaller things.
Be polite .Always apologize for running into someone, even if it is their fault, as it makes you out to be a kind person. Respect people ‘s personal space and always wait in line.
Accept jokes.  【小題2】  Bantering and taking the mickey are all ways to describe making fun of someone but this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Teasing someone is a common way to show friendship .As one Briton put it,“ You never make fun of someone you don’t like.
Get used to the driving. The British drive on the left side of the road . 【小題3】  Also the cars in the UK have the steering wheel(方向盤)on the right side, so you need get used to this as well. Be especially careful with your turns and remember that right turns in the UK cross opposite traffic in the same way that left turns do in the Us and other countries that drive on the right.
 【小題4】   The British use different words and pronounce words differently .Look
around on the Internet or buy books about words and expressions used in Britain.
There’s more to the UK than London. London is an excellent city and the most popular in the Untied Kingdom.   【小題5】  And the green countryside is a defining feature of the UK , which is something that should be explored.

A．Get used to the lifestyle
B．Get used to the language
C．Different regions have their own traditions and even languages.
D．Be sure that you do so, or the result could be terrible
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F. But there are many other cities filled with culture and wonder.
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For the past many centuries, people had been enjoying the benefits of green tea for the body. Many people would prefer drinking green tea than white tea and black tea, simply because of its distinct aroma(香味) not found in other types of tea. Nowadays, keeping the natural greenish color of tea leaves remained just like before. This is done by preparing the green tea just like the way it was prepared before—by washing the leaves right after pulling off them from the bush, then boiling them.

There have been many healthful claims saying that drinking green tea-based products help a lot in improving the general health of their body. For a long time, there has been many beliefs saying that green tea can help, cure beriberi disease(腳氣病), treat wounds, and even prevent tiredness. Now modern technology determines that there are even added healthful benefits that include reducing the possibility of having a heart disease and helping people to lose more weight easily.

Besides, studies have found out that green tea has Polyphenols(多酚類), a type of flaonoid(類黃酮) that greatly reduces the amount of time of cell maturation. The flavonoid found in green tea is called EGCg- a stronger matter than Vitamin C and E. It is believed to be 20 times stronger than these mentioned vitamins.

Having two cups of green tea daily is a good routine for your body. However, most doctors would suggest drinking at least 4 cups a day is the best. You can slowly increase the amount of drinking it to allow your body to get used to it. There is nothing to lose but everything to gain in drinking green tea.

1.Which of the following shows the right order according to the passage? _______.

a. making the leaves clean  

b. pulling off them from the bush.  

c. boiling the leaves.

A. a, b, c      B. b, a, c      C. a, c, b          D. b, c, a

2.Which word in the passage has a similar meaning as the underlined word “distinct”________?

A. green        B. general          C. common       D. unique  

3.Green tea can help us in many aspects EXCEPT __________.

A. Curing beriberi disease          B. Preventing tiredness 

C. Curing heart disease             D. Losing weight

4.It can be inferred from the passage that __________.

A. drinking green tea has a history of thousands of years.

B. flavooid, a special vitamin, is made up of EGCg.

C. Vitamin C and E is 20 times stronger than EGCg.

D. drinking green tea has no bad effect but benefits.

5.Which of the following might be the best title for the text? __________.

A. Process of making green tea.     B. Characteristic of green tea.

C. Benefits of drinking green tea.   D. History and types of green tea.

 

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