A low-carbon lifestyle means cutting carbon dioxide emissions and living a life characterized by low-energy use, low consumption and low spending. This way of living is being accepted by a growing number of average people in China.
Before low-carbon became a popular word here, some environmentally conscious people known as "Lohas" had already devoted themselves to living green, low-carbon lifestyles. Lohas is for "lifestyles of health and sustainability." It was first introduced in 1998 by American sociologist Paul Ray and later became a popular lifestyle in western countries. After this concept was introduced into China a few years ago, Lohas was translated into a proper Chinese word "lehuo," meaning happy living.
Zhang Tao from a joint venture in Beijing is a Lohas supporter and follower. He and some others set up a Lohas club two years ago. They often get together to share their experiences about living green lifestyles or to volunteer for environmental protection activities.
Zhang says Lohas is both a lifestyle and an attitude towards life rather than just a fashion or slogan.
"A Lohas lifestyle means a natural and healthy life with low costs. We don't drive cars, and we try our best to save water and electricity. Some people misunderstand us as being too stingy. But in fact, most of us are well-paid. We don't do it to save money, but for the sake of the environment. Living a rich life doesn't mean you can waste resources. We hope what we do can help save energy and reduce the pressures on earth. I know our personal strength is too small, but the changes will be great if everyone can make a little contribution."
64. A low-carbon lifestyle has the following features except_______.
A. low energy     B. low wages     C. low consumption   D. low spending
65. A Lohas is most likely to_______.
A. drive a car to work every day   B. save money to live a better life
C. turn off the tap when not using   D. leave the light on day and night
66. What does the word “stingy” mean in the last paragraph?
A. generous               B. mean              C. rich                D. willing
67. In Zhangtao’s opinion, _________.
A. Lohas is just a fashion or form     B. one shouldn’t get well paid
C. one should live a happy life             D. environment protection depends on everyone

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【小題1】
A．car
B．bus
C．train
D．motorcycle
【小題2】
A．bank
B．castle
C．mountain
D．river
【小題3】
A．closed
B．open
C．broken
D．clear
【小題4】
A．low
B．lonely
C．loud
D．deep
【小題5】
A．man
B．statue
C．photo
D．picture
【小題6】
A．playing
B．picking
C．lifting
D．rising
【小題7】
A．hands
B．ears
C．eyes
D．lips
【小題8】
A．though
B．but
C．so
D．or
【小題9】
A．dreaming
B．pretending
C．a(chǎn)dmiring
D．observing
【小題10】
A．a(chǎn)nger
B．regret
C．sickness
D．joy
【小題11】
A．guitar
B．drum
C．saxophone
D．violin
【小題12】
A．music
B．exercise
C．instruction
D．note
【小題13】
A．blew
B．flew
C．shook
D．beat
【小題14】 
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B．crying
C．talking
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【小題15】
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B．introduce a new kind of “green” car
C．show how to save their gasoline when driving a car
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     The high-protein, low-carbohydrate (碳水化合物) diets many people turn to for weight loss might have
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any weight loss plan includes adequate amounts of fiber and a high protein intake over months to years might
have ill effects on the colon.
     The findings are based on 17 overweight men who followed three short-term diets: a one-week menu plan
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linked to cancer. And when they were on the high-protein, low-carb diet, they had lowered amounts of fiber-
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In general, experts recommend that adults get about 28 grams of fiber per day-though it's not known whether
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1. What is the best title of the text?
A Plan a Healthy Diet
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D. How to Protect against Cancer
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A. an organ
B. intelligence
C. a habit
D. behaviour
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A. affect your mood
B. lower cancer risks
C. harm your body
D. keep your figure
4. It can be inferred from the text that _____.
A. we shouldn't take the study seriously
B. weight problems are hard to solve
C. it is better to follow a low-carb diet
D. people should be cautious to lose weight
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       The high-protein, low-carbohydrate(碳水化合物) diets many people turn to for weight loss might have potentially harmful long-term effects on the colon, a small study indicates.

       In the study, UK researchers found that a protein-heavy, low-carb diet created certain changes in the colon that could contribute to colon cancer risk. The study itself does not show whether high-protein diets really raise the risk of any colon diseases, but the findings raise that possibility.

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       A．Plan a Healthy Diet                                      B．Take Care of Your Colon

       C．How to Lose Weight                                                                      D．How to Protect against Cancer

72．The underlined word “colon” in Paragraph 1 probably refers to “        ”.

       A．a(chǎn)n organ                 B．intelligence              C．a(chǎn) habit                    D．behaviour

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       A．a(chǎn)ffect your mood                                        B．lower cancer risks

       C．harm your body                                          D．keep your figure

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       C．it is better to follow a low-carb diet              D．people should be cautious to lose weight

75．The author is intended to              .

       A．a(chǎn)dvise how to lose weight                            B．introduce a scientific finding

       C．describe a research process                         D．talk about healthy diets

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