What do people do with their old, out-of-date but still useful computers? Most people don’t know what to do with them. Many old computers are put away in homes. Many more are simply thrown out with the rubbish.
Some companies are thinking of ways to bring down the number of old computers. Sony has agreed to help recycle old Sony products. Dell, Hewlett-Packard and other companies now also take back some old computers.
In some countries, laws are being passed, too. Computer companies will have to collect and recycle their used products. And 70% of computer waste must be recycled. The idea behind the laws is that computer companies themselves should pay the cost. That will encourage them to make computers that are easier and cheaper to repair and upgrade（升级）.
Yet while many people are throwing away good computers, others cannot afford them at all. Hundreds of organizations are working to solve this problem. They collect and repair old computers. Some also teach others how to repair computers.
The computers then go to schools, charities and people who need them. Giving a used computer to one of these organizations can turn one person’s rubbish into someone else’s useful things—and cut down on waste, too. How do people usually deal with their old computers?
A. They stop using them. B. They give them to others. C. They fix them up. What do some computer companies do to bring down the number of old computers?
A. They don’t do anything about them.
B. They take back some old ones.
C. They donate them to some charities. According to some countries’ laws, what must computer companies do?
A. Collect and recycle most of computer waste.
B. Repair and upgrade old computers.
C. Make much cheaper computers. What may people who can’t afford computers think of the used computers?
A. Expensive. B. Useful. C. Out-of -date. What is the passage about?
A. Repairing old computers.
B. Selling old computers.
C. Recycling old computers.
Colorful hair speaks more about beauty. Now it becomes popular and people are dyeing their hair to make it different. Dyeing hair with natural products is good for health while dyeing with chemicals is harmful. Researches have found that dyeing hair with chemicals can make people have cancer.
Lead(铅)is very harmful for the human body and it is used in most hair dyes. Since the base of hair is the scalp(头皮)，you may have allergic reaction(过敏反应).
While dyeing your hair it is important to take some safety measures. You can follow them even when you are applying(涂) dye on your hair at home.
• It is better to apply hair dye for a few minutes. If you leave your hair with dye, longer than the necessary time，then you may get some skin problems.
• Don't forget to wear gloves while applying dye on the hair. This will protect the skin of your
hands.
• After applying hair dye it is important to wash your hair with water.
• Hair dyes are made of chemicals. If you mix different hair dyes ,there may be chemical reaction. So, It is not a good idea to mix different hair dyes at the same time.
• Finally all the bags of hair dyes carry the directions(说明书 ) Try to follow them very carefully. This will lower the chance of allergic reaction. Whatdomosthairdyescontain?
| A．Iron | B．Silk. | C．Lead | D．Gold |
Whatdoestheunderlinedword"it"referto?
| A．Beauty | B．Health. | C．Blackhair. | D．Colorfulhair. |
Howcanyoumakethechanceofallergicreactionlower?
| A．Dyewithchemicaldye. |
| B．Mixdifferenthairdyesatthesametime. |
| C．Leaveyourhairwithdyelonger. |
| D．Doasthedirectionstellyou. |
Fromthepassage，wecaninferthat_____
| A．amanwhooftendyeshishairmayhavecancer |
| B．amanwhodoesn’tliketowashhairmayhavecancer |
| C．leadisgoodforthehumanbody |
| D．wemustn'tdyeourhair |
What'sthemainideaofthepassage?
| A．Howtodyeourhair. |
| B．Dyeinghairisharmful. |
| C．Tipsoilprotectingourhair. |
| D．Makeourhairmorebeautiful. |
The motivation to succeed comes from the burning desire to achieve a purpose. Napoleon Hill wrote, “whatever the mind of man can conceive (设想) and believe, the mind can achieve.”
A young man asked Socrates （苏格拉底） the secrets to success. Socrates told the young man to meet him near the river the next morning. When they meet, Socrates asked the young man to walk with him towards the river. When the water got up to their necks, Socrates took the young man by surprise and pressed him into the water. The boy struggled（挣扎） to get out but Socrates was strong and kept him there until the boy stared turning blue. Socrates pulled his head out of the water and the first thing the young man did was to gasp（大口喘气） and take a deep breath of air. Socrates asked, “What did you want the most when you were there?” the boy replied. “Air.” Socrates said,“ That is the secret to success. When you want success as badly as you wanted the air, then you will get it. There is no other secret.”
A burning desire is the starting point of all accomplishment(成就). Just like a small fire cannot give much heat, a weak desire cannot produce great results. What do you need to succeed according to this passage?
| A．A burning desire. | B．A good motivation. |
| C．Secrets to success | D．A good accomplishment |
Why did the young man go to Socrates?
| A．Because he wanted to dive. |
| B．Because he wanted to succeed. |
| C．Because he was a friend of his. |
| D．Because he wanted get some skills. |
How did the young man go down under the water?
| A．He tried to get some secret things Socrates put there. |
| B．He wanted to make Socrates believe he could succeed. |
| C．He was made and kept there by Socrates |
| D．Socrates didn’t like him and tried to kill him. |
Why did Socrates do and say that to the young man?
| A．Because he wanted him to know if he could swim well. |
| B．Because the young man was too foolish to understand him. |
| C．Because the young man made him angry. |
| D．Because he wanted him to understand what he needed for success. |
Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．A weak desire cannot take you to success. |
| B．A burning desire can make you succeed anytime. |
| C．The secret to success is to take a deep breath under the water. |
| D．Socrates is the only one who knows the secret to success. |
Ten years ago, most Chinese teenagers chose politicians (政治家) as their idols（崇拜者）. Who do they admire(崇拜) today？ According to a survey released by Beijing Normal University, their top three choices are their father, their mother and Jay Chou.
Who are Teens’ readers’ heroes？ Let’s have a look.
Jiang Yiling, 14, Wuhan：My idol is my mom. When I was young I had a surgery (手术) on my leg and couldn’t walk for a long time. My mother left her job to take care of me. She carried me back and walked up and down the stairs every day. My mother is a woman with a powerful heart.
Lin Yijian, 12, Xiamen：I admire Arnold Schwarzenegger (阿诺德·施瓦辛格). I love his movies, in which he often plays a good guy beating bad people. His muscles (肌肉) also add to his charm (魅力). And then he became the governor of California．I hope to live a life like his.
Ma Huilin, 14, Anshan：I appreciate (欣赏) Taiwanese singer Jimmy Lin(Lin Zhiying). He sings well and he is also a funny guy. I admire my English teacher, too. She speaks very good English. My dear parents are also my idols. My father is an excellent swimmer and my mother is good at math.
Chen Shengsheng, 14, Shanghai：I admire Su Shi, a talented writer in ancient China．Reading Su’s poems and other writings, I see a person with a noble (高贵的) personality and brilliant talent. I appreciate his attitude towards life. He suffered setbacks (挫折) but never gave up.
任务：请阅读上面短文，根据短文内容完成下面表格中的有关信息。
| Name |
Age |
Idol |
Reason |
| Jiang Yiling |
Fourteen |
Her mom |
She is a woman |
| Lin Yijian |
Arnold Schwarzenegger |
He likes his movies and his muscles. |
|
| Ma Huilin |
Fourteen |
Jimmy Lin, her English teacher and |
They are each excellent in different ways. |
| Chen Shengsheng |
Fourteen |
Su Shi |
He is noble and brilliant, and he has |
The aim of students who come to school is to study. But to study requires a right way, or you waste either the time or the money. The following are the ways of studying.
The best time for reading is morning, because in the morning, the air is fresh and the mind is clear. For that reason, we can get good result.
In studying we must have patience. If we have not known a text well, we must read it again. We should not read the next one until we have learned the first one.
When we are studying, we must put our hearts into the book, or we can get nothing from the book while we are reading.
We must always ask “whys”. If it is not well understood, write it down and ask our teachers or our parents, or friends. In any possible way, we must know it completely and what we’ve learned can be used well and made better.
Though there are many ways for studying, yet the above mentioned will be quite enough if we can keep them in heart and do so.
根据短文内容回答下列问题。What’s the main idea of the passage?
.When is the best time to read?
__________________________________________.How many ways for studying are mentioned in the passage?
.Why must we always ask “whys” in our study?
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Being shy keeps many Chinese people from getting to know westerners. You may feel nervous about making language mistakes in front of a native English speaker.
But remember, westerners living in Asia know how it feels to try to communicate in a foreign language. They have made many mistakes when speaking Chinese!
So don’t worry about speaking imperfect English. The important thing is just to communicate. Start talking, and make some foreign friends!
Many westerners value(注重) their privacy(隐私). Don’t be surprised if your new friend doesn’t want to include you in everything he does. This may seem strange to Chinese who worry about that their friends will get lonely.
Chinese people often expect their good friends to give advice and take care of them in many ways. If you expect this kind of care from westerners, you may be disappointed. Why? Because most westerners value independence. They feel insulted(侮辱的) if others think they can’t take care of themselves. They will assume(假设) you feel the same way.
Of course, these tips(小提示) are just rules of thumb(经验之谈) and may not apply(适用) to all westerners. Each person you meet will have his or her own ideas about friendship. When you get confused(不明白), don’t be shy and worry to ask questions. Your new western friends may also have many questions about Chinese culture, and they may be hesitant(犹豫) to ask. So encourage them to ask questions, too.
Be honest and open to your friends. Respect each other’s differences. The friendships you make can be lifelong treasure both for you and your new friends.Why do many Chinese people feel worried to speak to the foreigners?
| A．Being shy. |
| B．Making a lot of language mistakes. |
| C．Nothing to say. |
| D．Can’t speak a foreign language. |
What is the important thing to speak perfect English?
| A．Starting talking. | B．Meeting foreigners. |
| C．Communicating. | D．Studying English. |
What do you think the foreigners may not be insulted with?
| A．Giving advice. | B．Taking care of themselves. |
| C．Getting care from good friends. | D．Getting help. |
What does the underlined word “independence” mean?
| A．独立自主 | B．依靠 | C．失落感 | D．伤心 |
What may help you to make lifelong friends?
| A．Be honest. | B．Open to your friends. |
| C．Respect each other. | D．All of the above. |