There has been a lot of rain in California recently. Villagers and leaders there begin to be worried because
they have found two birds died from a disease, West Nile Virus (病毒).
     West Nile Virus is carried by mosquitoes (蚊子).The symptoms (症状) are just like the flu. However, it
can cause dangerous brain problems. When it rains a lot, it will leave a lot of water in ponds and trees. These
places are good for mosquitoes. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in the water. Warm weather will help the mosquito
eggs to develop and then the number is increasing. Birds eat the mosquitoes and get sick. People can get the
disease if they are bitten (叮咬) by mosquitoes with West Nile Virus.
     The government is trying its best go stop the spread of West Nile Virus. People are asked to wear long
sleeves (长袖) and pants, close their windows and shut the doors. At the same time, workers have been sent
out to check the wet areas. If they find mosquitoes they will use some special medicine to kill them.

1. Why did the two birds die?

A. They died from West Nile Virus.
B. They could not get enough food.
C. The villagers killed them.

2. From the passage we know West Nile Virus is carried by ______.

A. flu
B. mosquitoes
C. water

3. People will get the disease if ______.

A. they get wet in rainy days
B. they are bitten by any mosquito
C. they are bitten by mosquitoes with West Nile Virus

4. People are asked to wear long sleeves and pants in order to ______.

A. keep warm
B. check the wet areas
C. avoid being bitten by mosquitoes

     Water is the most important in our lives. Not Many people understand this but it's quite true. The human
body can go without food for a long time. We've got many examples for this. Yet two or three days without
water can usually make people die. Man can't live without water.
     Many people don't understand how much water the human body needs to work well, and many people,
especially young people, do not drink enough water, even in very hot weather. About two thirds of our body
is water. When we do sports, some of the water will get away from our body. If we don't drink some water,
our body won't have enough water. And if we don't have enough water, we'll feel tired and many of us will
get ill. So you know how important water is to us.
     But at present we face water crisis (危机). Water is becoming less and less. So, we should protect water
resources (资源) and try our best to save water in our daily life. Here are some tips for saving water:
     1. Turn off the tap (水龙头) in lime.
     2. Take shorter showers.
     3. Don't let water run while washing your face and reuse the water after we finish washing.
     4. Encourage your friends and neighbors to join in the action of saving water.

(     )1. Nobody can live without water.
(     )2. About one third of our body is water.
(     )3. If one doesn't have enough water, he'll feel tired and may get ill.
(     )4. We'd better take longer showers and let water run while washing.
(     )5. It's our duty to protect water resources and save water.

     Clean water is not only important for people to produce food, but necessary for our life. However, many
people in Asia and Africa don't have enough clean water to use. The World Health Organization reports that
almost 4,000 children die each day of dirty water or lack (缺乏) of water.
     Farmers use 70-85% of the world fresh water to produce food. People usually don't pay much attention to
how much water industry (工业) uses, but you may be surprised to know that industry uses 59% of the water
in developed countries.
     Home use takes up (占据) only 8% in the world. But as cities grow, more water will be used. The local
government has to try to make people use less water.
     In 60% of European cities, people are saving water by using less. They even keep waste wafer for other
use. In Australia, the government has encouraged people to collect rainwater and recycle water from showers
for a second use.
     The US Environmental Protection Agency has made a water saving program to encourage families and
businesses to check their water use and save more water. Scientists and the UN are looking for good water
management as the key to solving the problem. We can all work together to protect our fresh water in our
daily life.

(     )1. In developed countries, most water is used by industry.                               
(     )2. People in Asia have enough clean water to use.                                        
(     )3. To save water, Australians and Europeans both choose to recycle water for a second use.
(     )4. According to the passage, scientists have found good ways to deal with water problems.
(     )5. Home use of water will increase because of the growing of cities.                     

     Did you have a favorite plastic toy when you were a child? Did it break? Did your parents throw it away?
Well, I know where it is. It's floating (漂浮) in the Pacific Ocean. Well, let me explain how it 1______ (get)
there.
     Many countries put their garbage in the Pacific. Most of the garbage sinks. But plastic floats and 2______
(move). The North Pacific Gyre (环流) pulls things towards the middle. So, all the plastic ends up in the same
place. One scientist says the area looks just like "plastic soup".
     This "plastic soup" 3______ (discover) about ten years ago. Since that time the amount of plastic in his are
a 4______ (increase) a lot. And this plastic will not just go away, it takes 400 years for plastic to degrade (分
解). And, even worse, fish and sea birds are eating the plastic. They think it looks like food. The plastic doesn't
kill them directly, but the fish (who are not smart!) think they are full. So, they stop 5______ (eat) and die of
hunger. Dolphins and whales will also eat plastic and die.
     Governments are starting to work together to clean up this area, but it will take many years. That's why we
should always try 6______ (recycle) plastic... even our old toys.

1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______ 5. _______ 6. _______

     Good afternoon, everyone! This is Rose Garden Middle School Radio. John Smith speaking, with something new to share with you today. We all know that thinking green is sometimes the most difficult thing to do, but
not impossible! Bed ZED, a new eco-friendly village (生态村) in the south of London, has done a great job of
providing its villagers with a high level living while getting them to pay more attention to protecting the
environment. 
     People in Bed ZED have done many things. They recycle their paper, plastic, glass and other daily things.
They build many houses whose windows face south in order to get as much sunlight as possible. The rainwater
is collected for use in the toilets. Also, the people there travel to work in shared cars or use public transportation if they work far away.
     Now, you may think it's not easy to live such a life, but let me tell you. it's not! It's a way of life. We just
have to say no to what is bad for the environment, and begin working on ideas to protect it. Life would be
much more pleasant if villages like Bed ZED existed (存在) all over the world! Thank you for listening!

1. What people in Bed ZED often do is __________.

A. to build a lot of houses
B. to go to work in their own cars
C. to recycle the paper, plastic and glass

2. In Bed ZED, the water used in the toilet may come from __________.

A. river water
B. running water
C. collected rainwater

3. People in Bed ZED usually go to work __________ if they work far away.

A. by bus
B. on foot
C. by bike

4. The expression "thinking green" might mean the same as __________.

A. building a green house
B. keeping simple thoughts
C. protecting the environment

5. The writer's opinion is that __________.

A. people should be against building eco-friendly villages
B. Bed ZED is a good example in protecting the environment!
C. the idea of thinking green is hard to work on

    All living things on the earth need other living things to live. Nothing lives alone. Most animals must
live in a group, and even a plant grows close together with others of the same kind. Sometimes one
living thing kills another, one eats and the other is eaten. Each kind of life eats another kind of life in
order to live, and together they form a food chain (食物链). Some food chains are simple, while others
are not. But all food chains begin with the sun, and all food chains become broken up if one of the links
disappears.
    All life needs sunlight to live on. But only plants can use sunlight directly. Plants are "factories". They
make food from sunlight, water and things in the soil and air. Plants feed all other living things. Animals
can only use the sun's energy after it has been changed into food by plants. Some animals feed directly
on plants, others eat smaller animals. Meat-eating animals are only eating plants indirectly. 
    What about human beings? We are members of many food chains. We eat rice, vegetables, and fruits
and so on. We also eat meat and drink milk. But men often break up the food chains. They kill wild
animals. They also make rivers, lakes and seas polluted, when these rivers, lakes and seas are polluted,
the fish in them can not be eaten. If men eat the fish, they will get strange diseases.
    Each form of life is linked to all others. Breaking the links puts all life in danger.

1. How does every living thing on the earth live?

A. Each plant can live alone.
B. Each animal can live alone.
C. Every living thing on the earth cannot live without others.

2. Which living things can use the sun's energy directly?

A. Animals
B. Plants
C. All living things

3. Who often break up the food chains?

A. Human beings
B. Animals
C. Plant and animals

4. Which of the following do you think is the best title of this passage?

A. Animals
B. Plants
C. Food Chains

5. Where can you probably find this passage?

A. In a news report.
B. In your textbook.
C. In a business magazine.

                                                       Breaking Bad Eating-Habits
     Have you heard the expression "You are what you eat"? Well, do you like who you are" If not, break
some bad eating habits and feel better about yourself.
     Bad habit 1: ______________
     Many packaged (= in small bags) foods, such as frozen (纤维) dumplings, rice rolls and instant noodles
(方便面) have lots of fat and calories (热量).
     The solution: Read the instructions to find the healthiest foods that are low in salt and nigh in fiber. Also
check to make sure they have ingredients such as vegetables and grains When possible, use packaged foods
as part of a "home-cooked" meal. For example frozen (纤维) dumplings with fresh vegetables are better than
dumplings alone.
     Bad habit 2: ______________ 
     People without breakfast don't have enough energy they need to get through the morning. Eating breakfast
improves your concentration, memory (冰冻的) and mood.
     The solution: Always keep a kind of quick foods like yogurt. Or have a standing order a breakfast place.
     Bad habit 3: ______________ 
     It takes your body at least 20 minutes to "tell" your brain that you are full. So last eaters usually eat more
than people who eat slowly.
     The solution: Try to slow down. Try eating at least some of your meals without IV, hand phones or
computers. Use a plate or bowl when you eat.
     Bad habit 4: ______________ 
     Healthy snacks between meals are fine. But when you snack instead of having real meals, you will not eat
your meals regularly. Plus, snack foods such as chips and sweets aren't very satisfying. That makes it easy to
overeat.
     The solution: To get more energy, allow yourself two healthy snacks a day. Choose snacks that will make
you feel full. Try fruit, yogurt or nuts.
    As we all know, bad habits can be broken. Take the first step toward a healthier eating routine (常规)-star f
ollowing these tips today!

1. 给文中的横线处选择合适的标题，并将其字母代号填写在下面的横线上。
    a. You are a fast eater.
    b. You often don't eat breakfast.
    c. All your meals come in packages.
    d. You snack too much.
    Bad habit 1:_______ Bad habit 2:_______ Bad habit 3:_______ Bad habit 4:_______
2. 列举出文中提到的三种packaged foods:
    _______________ _______________ ________________
3. 根据上下文，将文中划线句子译成汉语。
     It takes your baby at least 20 minutes to "tell" your brain that you are full. 
     ______________________________________________________________________
4. 根据文章内容完成句子。
     No eating breakfast is bad influence on your _______, _______, _______ and _______.
5. 回答问题。
    How can you eat snacks healthily? (至少答出两种方式)
    ________________________________________________________________________
    ________________________________________________________________________
6. 从文中找出与所给句子意思相同或相近的句子。
    Your health depends on the food you eat.
    ________________________________________________________________________