DIY, which means Do It Yourself, is quite popular in UK. Lots of stores and supermarkets sell DIY things. TV proprammes show people how to DIY.

English people like DIY. There is a saying in UK – “An Englishman’s home is his castle”. Huge numbers of people spend their holidays making their homes beautiful “castles”. If there is anything that needs fixing around their houses, such as painting the walls or putting in a new shower, they will do the jobs themselves. They share DIY experiences with their friends. More and more people have discovered the joy of DIY. Sometimes people also DIY for saving money. With the economic downturn at present, many people can not afford to buy a bigger house. They are looking at how they can make their house better without spending a lot of money. It is not surprising that DIY is so popular.

  DIY can be difficult. There is a huge market for DIY furniture which people need to put together themselves with a few basic tools. However, people often find it not easy to build a piece of furniture because they can’t understand the instructions. Sometimes the instructions are simple and clear, but the furniture itself is difficult to build. One thing is for sure, though most DIY projects are started with the best intentions, many of them may not get finished. DIY can also be dangerous. For example, anything electrical should be done by a professional worker. Unluckily, many people don’t care about this warning and put themselves in danger. It is reported that in just one year over 230,000 people were hurt while doing DIY in UK, including 41,000 who fell off ladders.

  Therefore, DIY can bring us fun and help us save money, but it is not always as easy as it is thought to be if we bite off more than we can chew. Maybe factories should make products that are easier and safer for us to DIY.

1.How do many English people spend their holidays according to the passage?

A.     Making their homes beautiful.   B. Visiting their friends.

B.     Travelling all over the world.   D. Making a lot of money.

2. Why do English people like DIY?

A.     Many stores sell DIY things.   B. DIY can bring them fun.

C. TV programmes teach them to DIY   D. All DIY projects are easy.

3.What can we learn from the passage?

A.     DIY is a waste of money.   B. It is always difficult to DIY.

B.     We should be careful while doing DIY.   D. It’s very safe for us to DIY

4.In the passage, “we bite off more than we can chew” probably means ___________.

A. we can eat everything we like   B. we should do something difficult

C. we do something that is too difficult   D. we eat too much food that is not safe

 

根据括号内的汉语提示，完成句子。
【小题1】The grandchild nods his head to show his ________(同意) to his grandpa.
【小题2】I think __________(回收) can not only protect the environment but also save money.
【小题3】Humans have come to realize the ___________ (重要)of protecting animals.
【小题4】A large population can cause lots of __________ (困难)for the whole nation.
【小题5】There are several chemical factories _______ (倾倒)waste water into the streams.
【小题6】Some parents in less_________(发展) areas prefer boy or girls, don’t they?

补全对话，从所给选项中选择五个选项填空，使对话完整，并将答题卡上该选项涂黑。

A. You can start by turning off the lights. B. We get a lot of paper at home, C- You'd better clean your room every day. D. Turn off the shower. E. Can I help you? F. Don’t use plastic bags. G. Don't take a bus if you don't have to.

A; Hi, Janet. Would you like to help save the environment?

B: Yes. But what can I do?

A: Well.    1.

B: Yes, that's easy. Sometimes I turn on the lights without thinking. What’ s next?

A: Second, you can ride a bicycle.   2.

B: That will save money, too. What else?

A: Third, try to recycle paper.

B: Mm. Newspapers, magazines, mail... 3.. Good idea.

A: The fourth idea is turning off the shower when you're not using it.

B: You mean when I have shampoo in my hair?

A: Yes. Get wet. 4.  Put the shampoo in your hair and then turn on the shower and wash it out.

B: Will that help the environment?

A: Yes, we have to save water. And fifth, take a bag when you go shopping. 5.

B: OK. My parents do most of the shopping. I'll tell them.

 

What is “Walk to school”?

Now we are working on a program of “walk to school”. We would like as many parents and children as possible to take part, even if in a small way. Children who walk to and from school along with their parents can learn essential(基本的) road safety and life skills.

You can take part by…

● Walking to and from school with your child every day.

● Walking for one or two days during the week.

● Encouraging others to walk, if you have already done.

Walking is great!

● Walking is great exercise! A walk is good for your body and can keep you fit.

● You won’t have to waste time looking for a parking site(停车点).

● It’s free. You’ll save money by not using the car.

● It’s pollution free.

● It’s a good chance to your children and to meet other parents, too.

Enjoying walking to school!

Here are some suggestions to help you and your child enjoy walking to school.

● Plan a safe route together.

● Teach children what a kerb(马路牙子) is and what it means.

● Encourage your child to help you choose the safest places to cross the road.

● Look at and discuss the things you see on your way—especially road signs and what they mean.

Walk to school! Thousands of parents and children have already taken part, could you?

Please go to WWW.walkschool.org.uk for more information.

1.“Walk to school” may be _________.

A. a relaxing advertisement             B. an interesting sign

C. a meaningful program             D. a colorful picture

2.Who are encouraged to take part in Walking to school?

A. Parents and children                 B. Drivers and workers.

C. Teachers and students.               D. Mothers and fathers.

3.Walking to school can help you __________.

A. how to walk to school quickly

B. save time to get to school

C. draw some pictures of the kerb and road signs

D. learn essential road safely and life skills

4.Which is NOT the benefit(好处) of walking to school?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

A. It can keep you fit.

B. It can save money.

C. It won’t pollute the air.

D. It can’t help you make new friends.

5.According to the writer, you can learn more about “walk to school” by?

A. reading a newspaper      B. going to the Internet.

C. making a phone call      D. having a traffic lessons.

 

There are some easy things you can do to protect the environment and the earth. Choose ideas from the list or come up with a few of your own.
·Plant flowers, grass or trees.
·Whenever you visit a park or beach, take away what you bring there—keep rubbish in a bag until you can put it in a dustbin.
·Turn off the lights and TV sets when you leave the room. This can save a lot of electricity.
·Turn off the tap when you brush your teeth. You can save some water by not letting it run. Also, use a glass cup instead of a paper cup because this saves paper.
·Keep the doors and windows closed in winter to keep warm air in.
·Give your old books and magazines to a library instead of throwing them away.
·Give your old clothes to poor children you know instead of throwing them away.
·Use both sides of paper.
·Stop pouring dirty water into the rivers or lakes nearby.
·Encourage all your friends to do the same things you do to help protect the earth. You don’t have to wait until Earth Day to do these things. Make every day Earth Day. If everyone makes a contribution to protecting the environment, the world will become much more beautiful.
【小题1】From the above, we know that this is           .
A. a sign              B. a proposal (倡议书)    C. an ad(advertisement)
【小题2】The writer tells us           .
A. that we can’t do all these things until Earth Day
B. to pour dirty water into the rivers
C. to save water by not letting it run while brushing our teeth
【小题3】We can            to save paper.
A. use a paper cup         B. use both sides of paper      C. give new books to a library
【小题4】Which of the following is wrong according to the writer?
A. Turn off the lights when you leave the room.
B. Close the doors and windows in winter.
C. Use a paper cup when you brush your teeth.
【小题5】What’s the best title of the passage?
A. Protect the Earth             B. Save Money      C. Make Better Use of Old Things