Going Zero Waste means more than just managing the rubbish we create．It means reducing it too．While it might seem like a difficult thing to do, it's well worth it．And what better time to start than Christmas?
We need to copy the way Nature wastes nothing．Many things are created by human society that we know will soon become useless and be thrown out．How many plastic bottles or even PCs end up in the rubbish bin? Instead，we should design products that can be more easily repaired，reused and recycled．
Kamikatsu, a Japanese village，has already gone Zero Waste．The 2，000 villagers compost their leftovers，and recycle everything else．There are 34 different boxes at the re-cycling centre! Residents grumble about the inconvenience，but they also see the benefits．
People who live Zero Waste lives are careful about what they do．They never take more than they need．Reusing plastic bags at supermarkets is a great way to reduce waste．And those who plan before they shop avoid having to throw food out later．Also，it’s best not to go food shopping when you’re hungry：You’ll be sure to buy too much!
Let’s think about how to enjoy a Zero Waste Christmas．By sending recyclable cards，we can help our friends and family reduce waste．And what better way to enjoy the spirit of Christmas than with a real tree that can be replanted in the spring?
Going Zero Waste requires us to think more about what happens before and after we act．It takes ambition，and it's not always easy．But just think how good it would be，both for ourselves and for the environment, if we never had to waste anything．When is this passage probably written?
| A．After a Christmas． | B．Before Zero Waste starts． |
| C．Before a Christmas． | D．When Zero Waste is very popular． |
What should we do to reduce waste according to the passage?
| A．To stop using plastic bottles or even PCs． |
| B．To create more things that can be repaired quickly． |
| C．To avoid sending cards on Christmas． |
| D．To copy the way Nature wastes nothing． |
If we want to live Zero Waste lives we should do the following except .
| A．taking no more than we need |
| B．reusing plastic bags |
| C．not going food shopping when we’re hungry |
| D．not making a plan before we shop |
What’s the main purpose of this passage?
| A．To enjoy a clean Christmas． |
| B．To complain about the pollution． |
| C．To educate people to behave well． |
| D．To call on people to attend Zero Waste． |
NEW YORK PLUMBING(管道) & HEATING
Since 1968
Plumbing and Heating Fixing
LARGE OR SMALL
24 Hours 7 Days Service
Tel: 56568833
268 Pine Street 5th AvenueWhich shows New York P & H (Plumber & Heating) has been in business for a long time?
| A．“Since 1968” | B．“24 Hours 7 Days Service” |
| C．“56568822” | D．“268 Pine Street 5th Avenue” |
For which of the following problems would one call New York P & H?
| A．Rainwater drops from the roof. |
| B．A refrigerator stops working. |
| C．The floor of the bathroom is covered with water. |
| D．There’s something wrong with the furniture. |
Which of the following is NOT clear in the reading?
| A．Where P & H is. | B．How big P & H is. |
| C．What P & H does. | D．When P & H was set up |
You’re standing with your classmates. Everyone is talking—except you. Perhaps you’re afraid they will laugh at what you say. Or maybe you just aren’t brave enough to speak.
I’ve been there, and so have many other people all over the world. Shyness is like a snake that crawls(爬进) into our mouths and stops us speaking. But we shouldn’t let it stay there.
I am 29 years old. Even today, that snake still sometimes visits me. But when I was in high school, I was so shy that I wouldn’t talk to anyone except my parents and best friends. If a stranger asked me the way to a local shop, it was as if I’d forgotten how to talk.
One summer, I got a job in a restaurant and that helped a lot. It meant I had to talk to customers. I had to tell them how much their meal cost. I had to ask them if they wanted to drink Coke or Sprite. I had to tell the people in the kitchen if someone wanted pickle（泡菜）on their sandwich.
This job taught me how to speak with people.
You may not be old enough to find a part-time job. But you can look for other chances to speak with people. You can offer to help an old woman carry her heavy bag. Or you can go to get a newspaper for your family.
If you do these things for a while, the “shyness” snake will soon begin to leave you alone. It’ll look for another mouth to crawl into.The example in the first paragraph is used to .
| A．show that everyone has the right to speak in class |
| B．tell readers that it is not right to laugh at others |
| C．introduce the fact that many people have a shyness problem |
| D．argue that it is alright to keep silent in public |
The underlined sentence in the second paragraph probably means .
| A．he’s been in many situations that make other people feel shy |
| B．he is confident that he can find a way to get over shyness |
| C．he is sad because he knows he will always be shy |
| D．like many other people he once was troubled by shyness |
The author’s duties in the restaurant included .
| A．cooking the meals for customers |
| B．taking the customers’ orders |
| C．discussing the menu with the manager |
| D．helping people in the kitchen |
Who was the article written for?
| A．Shy early teenagers. |
| B．College students. |
| C．People who work at a restaurant. |
| D．People who need a part-time job. |
A man was driving at 70 miles in a 40-mile-zone, when a police car came behind him with the light on. __1__. As the policeman came to him, he said,” Hi, officer, I guess you caught me a little bit over the limit. I was in a rush to get home, to be with my wife and kids, you know my younger son wasn’t feeling well when I left home this morning.”
The policeman said, “Well, I guess so,” and started writing something in his notebook.__2__. A few moments later, the policeman came to his window and handed him a paper, and returned to his car without saying a single word. The man started to wonder, how much this ticket was going to be as he began to look at the paper.__3___ But something which read: “I had a daughter who was killed by a speeding car at the age of six, by a speeding driver like you. He got a fine, a few months in prison, and was free, free to hug two other daughters.__4__ I have tried to forgive that man a thousands times, and I thought I had. Maybe I really forgive him, but I have to do it again, even right now.__5__.”
The man was very surprised and could not move for the next few minutes. When finally he did, he drove slowly, even a few miles under the speed limit, praying for forgiveness.
| A. So pray for you, and be careful when you drive again, your daughter is all you have left. B. I only had one, and now I had to wait I go to heaven before I can hug her again. C. Right away the man started thinking of excuse to give. D. He was surprised it was not a ticket. E. So pray for me, and be careful when you drive again, my son is all I have left. F. As minutes went by, he hadn’t asked for his driver’s license. G. He was surprised it was not a ticket as he began to read. |
It’s not easy being a teenager（13至19岁青少年）—nor is it easy being the parent of a teenager. You can make your child feel angry, hurt, or misunderstood by what you say without realizing it yourself. It is important to give your child the space he needs to grow while gently letting him know that you you’ll still be there for him when he needs you.
Expect a lot from your child, just not everything. Except for health and safety problems, such as drug use or careless driving; consider everything else open to discussion. If your child is unwilling to discuss something, don’t insist he tell you what’s on his mind. The more you insist, the more likely that he’ll cleam up. Instead , let him attempt to solve（解决）things by himself. At the same time, remind him that you’re always there for him should he seek advice or help. Show respect for your teenager’s privacy （隐私）. Never read him his mail or listen in on personal conversions.
Teach your teenager that the family phone is for the whole family. If your child talks on the family’s telephone for too long, tell him he can talk for15 minutes, but then he must stay off the phone for at least an equal period of time. This not only frees up the line so that other family members can make and receive calls, but teaches your teenager moderation（节制）. Or if you are open to the idea, allow your teenager his own phone that he pays for with his own pocket money or a part –time job.The main purpose of the text is to tell parents .
| A．how to get along with a teenager |
| B．how to respect a teenager |
| C．how to understand a teenager |
| D．how to help a teenager grow up |
What does the phrase “clam up” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
| A．become excited | B．show respect |
| C．refuse to talk | D．seek help |
What should parents do in raising a teenager according to the text?
| A．Not allow him to learn driving or take drugs. |
| B．Give him advice only when necessary. |
| C．Let him have his own telephone. |
| D．Not talk about personal things with him. |
ROYAL HOTEL
invites applications for the following posts:
HOUSEKEEPING
Housekeeping Supervisor(主管人)
Salary: $1,200 per month
At least 2 years similar experience
Female only
Housemaids
Salary: $700 per month
No experience required
Part-time posts for Housemaids only
LAUNDRY（洗衣）
Laundry Valet
Salary: $700 per month
Duties – to collect and deliver（递送） laundry parcels
Shift（轮班）work require
Laundry Attendant
Salary: $700 per month
Male applicants only
Shift work required
Preference will be given to people with some experience.
FOOD AND DRINKS
(for new 24-hour restaurant)
Head waiter
Salary: $1,200 per month
Experienced waiters can apply
Waiter/ Waiters
Salary: $800 per month
No experience needed
(Willing to work shifts)
Part-timers needed for permanent night shift 6 pm to 11 pm.
GENERAL
Car Driver
Salary: $800 per month
Clean driving record
At least 1 year of experience
Willing to work irregular hours
Pool Attendant
Salary: $700 per month
Must know life-saving technique
Some related experience
Both posts for male only.
Interviews will be conducted at the Royal Hotel, East Room, 2nd Level on the 25th and 26th Nov. from 10:00 to 4:00 pm.What work does a laundry valet do?
| A．He washes the clothes. |
| B．He drives the laundry truck. |
| C．He collects and delivers bags of laundry. |
| D．He operates the machines in the laundry room. |
Which posts can fresh school-leavers apply for?
| A．Housekeeping supervisor and housemaid. |
| B．Housemaid and waiter. |
| C．Head waiter and waiter. |
| D．Laundry valet and laundry attendant. |
Which of these jobs require shift work?
| A．Housemaid and waiter. |
| B．Laundry valet and waiter. |
| C．Car driver and pool attendant. |
| D．Laundry attendant and pool attendant. |
There are four people applying for pool attendant. If you are the interview, who do you think is most suitable for the post?
| A．Mary, who likes swimming very much. |
| B．Jenny, who knows life-saving technique very well. |
| C．Tom, who has been a pool attendant for two years. |
| D．John, who expects to earn over $1000 every month. |