Rethink, Reuse, Recycle!
Do you often throw away things you don't need anymore? Have you ever thought about how these things can actually be put to good use? Nothing is a waste if you have a creative mind.
You have probably never heard of Amy Hayes, but she is a most unusual woman. She lives in a house in the UK that she built herself out of rubbish. The windows and doors come from old buildings around her town that were pulled down. The top of the house is an old boat turned upside down. And the gate in front of her house is made of rocks and old glass bottles. Amy recently won a prize from the Help Save Our Planet Society. The president said, "Amy is an inspiration to us all."
Amy isn't the only one who is good al recycling. Jessica Wong from Hong Kong uses old clothes that people don't wear anymore to make bags. She has been doing this for a few years now. She opened a small shop where she sells her bags, and she has also set up a website to sell them online. She especially likes to use old jeans to make handbags. Her bags are cute and useful. "I plan to write a book about new ways to use old clothes," she said. "I hope people can read my book and enjoy it!"
Wang Tao set up a small business in Shanghai four years ago. He is known for using iron and other materials from old cars to make beautiful art pieces. Some are large pieces that look like animals or humans, and some are smaller pieces you can put at home. The more popular works can even be seen in art shops around the city. Wang Tao hopes to set up a "metal art" theme park to show people the importance of environmental protection. Not only can the art bring happiness to others, but it also shows that even cold, hard iron can be back to life with a little creativity.
Rethink, Reuse, Recycle! |
Amy Hayes from the UK |
★Build a house by using rubbish. ★Win (1) from the Help Save Our Planet Society. |
Jessica Wong from HK |
★Make bags (2) . ★Set up a website to sell them. ★Plan (3) about how to use old clothes. |
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Wang Tao in (4) . |
★Use iron and other materials from old cars to make art pieces. ★Hope to set up(5) to show people the importance of environmental protection. |
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In January 2020,a virus we now call COVID﹣19 broke out.This virus was highly infectious(易传染的).It made lots of people terribly(1) and sometimes even killed them.At that moment,(2) was put into lockdown(封锁)in Wuhan as if the stop button(按钮)was pressed across the city.
Before the lockdown, my family went to my parents' hometown in Caidian,a suburb(郊区)of Wuhan.Life went on(3) .All the villagers closed their doors and didn't go out.Soon,I began to worry(4) my study.Our government and several companies made it possible for students to study at home.Through livestreaming(直播课) ,we were able to learn all the subjects online.At first,I was afraid I couldn't keep up my studies(5) the Internet was very slow in the countryside.Sometimes I had(6) connecting to my online classes.This made me feel a little nervous.My parents often encouraged me and helped me a lot.
Without my textbooks, I had to read and do exercises on a computers screen, which hurt my(7) .Luckily, our teachers taught us to do eye exercises.They provided us with psychological guidance(心理辅导) as well.
Gradually,life fell into a new routine(惯例).I studied online,went to bed and got up early, Every afternoon, I(8) around the backyard for a while to keep healthy and strong.I wanted to be prepared for the(9) entrance examination for high school.
It was my birthday when Wuhan was(10) to reopen.I was very happy to see stores selling hot dry noodles again.I think I'll remember this birthday forever.
It was Thanksgiving.Snow was falling when Bob(1) towards the city park.Bob was deserted(遗弃)by his parents and was raised(抚养) by a kind man.Two years ago,to be(2) ,Bob built a tradition.That was to take his Thanksgiving dinner to the park to share with a homeless person.
The park was(3) .Everyone was home enjoying their dinner.After arriving at the park,Bob saw an old woman sitting on a bench(长椅). Bob stopped his car in a parking place and got out.He took the(4) from the front seat and began walking towards her. When he stood beside her,she jumped as if(好像) she had(5) been woken up from sleeping.She looked up(6) Bob, and then his eyes brightened.
"Good evening, madam, "Bob said, smiling."I've brought you some Thanksgiving dinner.Would you like to share it with me?"The woman nodded and Bob served her the food and then watched her(7) she ate happily.When the woman finished, he(8) the table.Then he took twenty dollars out of his wallet.
He put the(9) into her hand.Then he kissed her lightly on the forehead and said."Thank you for(10) my Thanksgiving dinner."With that, he took his dishes from the table and returned to the car.
(1)A.walked |
B.drove |
C.ran |
(2)A.thankful |
B.successful |
C.surprised |
(3)A.noisy |
B.crowded |
C.empty |
(4)A.flowers |
B.food |
C.books |
(5)A.suddenly |
B.quietly |
C.carefully |
(6)A. after |
B.to |
C.at |
(7)A.because |
B.as |
C.since |
(8)A.cleaned |
B.broke |
C.covered |
(9)A.dishes |
B.money |
C.keys |
(10)A.bringing |
B.cooking |
C.sharing |
Yesterday, as I was coming near the front door of our public library, a white﹣haired gentleman stepped back (1) (hold) the door for me. With a stick in my hand, it is not strange(2) people to do so. However, I told the gentleman that the door had an automatic(自动) opener, and that it can open by(3) (it). He said, "I thought I would have a chance to be helpful." On(4) (hear) that, I stepped back, let the door close, and(5) (allow) him to reopen the door, not using the automatic control this time. That act of(6) (kind) not only got me happier but also made the gentleman feel (7) (good) about himself.
Holding the door open is a polite and thoughtful act. It can bring warmth to others whether you are at home(8) at work.Open the door for others and they will thank you. Those around you will(9) (certain) appreciate (赞赏) your good manners. Keep in mind that a small deed makes (10) big difference.
The students studying abroad had to make a c whether to return or to stay.
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