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Play allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination and physical, cognitive (認知的), and emotional strength. Play is important to healthy brain development. Play allows children to create and explore a world they can master, conquering their fears while practicing adult roles. Undirected play allows children to learn how to work in groups, to share, to negotiate, and to resolve conflicts.
Ideally, much of play involves adults, but when play is controlled by adults, children acquiesce (順從) to adult rules and concerns and lose some of the benefits play offers them, particularly in developing creativity, leadership, and group skills. In contrast to passive entertainment, play builds active, healthy bodies. In fact, it has been suggested that encouraging unstructured play may be an exceptional way to increase physical activity levels in children, which is one important strategy in the resolution of the obesity problem.
Children’s development is critically influenced by appropriate, affective relationships with loving and consistent caregivers as they relate to children through play. When parents observe their children in play or join with them in child-driven play, they are given a unique opportunity to see the world from their children’s vantage point as the child navigates a world perfectly created just to fit his or her needs. The interactions that occur through play tell children that parents are fully paying attention to them and help to build enduring relationships. Parents who have the opportunity to look at their children’s world learn to communicate more effectively with their children and are given another setting to offer guidance. Less verbal children may be able to express their views, giving their parents an opportunity to gain a fuller understanding of their perspective. Quite simply, play offers parents a wonderful opportunity to engage fully with their children.
Play is essential to the academic environment. It ensures that the school setting attends to the social and emotional development of children as well as their cognitive development. It has been shown to help children adjust to the school setting and even to strengthen children’s learning willingness. Social-emotional learning is best integrated (融合) with academic learning; it is concerning if some of the forces that enhance children’s ability to learn are improved at the expense of others. Play and unscheduled time that allow for peer interactions are important components of social-emotional learning.
小題1:Compared with undirected play, play which is controlled by adults ________.
A.doesn’t benefit the children at all
B.doesn’t help develop leadership and group skills
C.makes children become more active
D.helps increase physical activity levels
小題2:The third paragraph mainly tells us that ________.
A.play offers parents a good chance to establish good relationships with children
B.children’s development is greatly influenced by relationships with parents
C.play helps children better express their views
D.play offers parents a unique opportunity to see the world from a different perspective
小題3:From the last paragraph, we know that ________.
A.play can’t help children become adapted to the school setting
B.play makes social-emotional learning and academic learning separated
C.play is beneficial to social-emotional learning as well as academic learning
D.it is necessary to strengthen children’s academic development at the expense of others
小題4:Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A.Undirected play can help children develop team spirit.
B.Play can improve children’s willingness to learn.
C.Play helps adults gain a better understanding of the children’s thoughts.
D.Adults shouldn’t be involved in children’s play.

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Pupils remember more and behave better when 3D images are used in lessons,research suggests.They are quicker to learn and absorb new concepts,and display higher levels of concentration.
Professor Anne Bamford,of the University of the Arts,London, studied the effectiveness of 3D content in 15 schools across seven countries,including the UK.Pupils in 3D classes can remember more than those in the 2D classes after four weeks,improving test scores by an average of 1 7 percent compared with eight percent for 2D lessons.They gave more detailed answer to the tasks and were more likely to think in 3D, using hand gestures and mime(模仿動作) to answer the test questions successfully.
The teachers commented that the pupils in the 3D groups had deeper understanding,increased attention span.more motivation and higher engagement in the lessons.
Children are used to 3D with the rise of computer games that use the technology—90 percent of those in the study had seen a 3D film.Schools would need 3D—enabled projectors(投影儀),laptops with good picture capabilities,3D software and glasses for children to introduce animations(動作) into classrooms.
But Danny Nicholson,an educationist,said the technology would be impractical to use in schools and could be costly.He said,“While I think the idea of 3D technology is very interesting, I worry that 3D is a bit of an expensive gimmick(小玩意兒).There are a few cases where a true 3D image might help,but most of the time,good 2D models that can be moved would be just as effective.”
In the US,one school district in Colorado is already in the process of having 1.000 3D projectors fixed in classrooms.And the University of Caledonia.which carries out scientific research into the Lake Tabon Basin.has used 3D presentations with Grade Six pupils.Those who watched the 3D presentations were more engrossed and reported a general increase in their interest in science compared with students who watched the 2D version.
小題1:What is the main idea of the first three paragraphs?
A.There are slight differences between 3D and 2D images.
B.Pupils perform better when 3D images are used in classes.
C.Schools have difficulties in making full use of 3D technology.
D.3D technology is always more effective than 2D technology.
小題2:Danny Nicholson holds the view that 3D_____.
A.is of no help in classes
B.has a bright future in classes
C.is more practical than 2D models
D.may not be affordable for schools
小題3:What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A.3D technology will replace 2D models in the future.
B.Many pupils are now more Interested In science than before.
C.Teachers will use the 3D technology through specific training.
D.3D will soon be put into use in one school district in Colorado.
小題4:The underlined word “engrossed” in the last paragraph means_____.
A.a(chǎn)bsorbedB.a(chǎn)nnoyed
C.relaxedD.confused

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Today, the biggest killers stem as much from our lifestyles as from bacteria and viruses.  One of the worst of these is heart disease, and specifically high blood pressure. It’s a slow, but efficient killer that robs many people of what should be the last 10, 20 or 30 years of their lives.
Scientists are claiming that they have now separated unusual ingredients in a rare seaweed discovered by fishermen off the coast of Korea that offer incredible health benefits—including the ability to restore blood pressure to normal levels.
Dr. Haengwoo Lee, a famous biochemist conducted a clinical study on these two ingredients. The first is Seanol, an extremely rare seaweed extract(濃縮物) from Ecklonia Cava that's proven to be 100 times more powerful than any land-based antioxidant(抗氧化劑). That's because it stays working in your body for 12 hours, compared to land-based antioxidants that work for 30 minutes.  "Its secret is its make-up of special chemicals that are a huge 40% fat soluble( 可溶的)," Dr. Lee explains. "Unlike nearly all land-based antioxidants that are water soluble, Seanol's protective compounds can get into things like the fatty tissues of your brain and penetrate(滲透) all three layers of your cells, including the outside, the oil-based cell membranes(細胞膜), and your DNA." Indeed, Seanol is so powerful, it's the only FDA-approved Ecklonia Cava marine-algae (海藻)  extract in existence.
The second ingredient is Calamarine, a deep-sea omega-3 discovery that delivers 85% more DHA omega-3s to your heart, brain, joints, and eyes. It's known to reduce the problems from tiredness and poor memory, joint pain, mood swings and depression.
With that research in mind, Dr. Lee combined Seanol and Calamarine with a high dose of vitamin D to form  Marine-D3, the newest supplement in the fight against age-related illnesses and high blood pressure.
Dr. Lee found that Calamarine delivers some of the greatest concentration of omega-3s known to science. Combined with Seanol's ability to reduce body inflammation(炎癥), as well as help cells get the nutrients they need to thrive, stay healthy and protected, Marine-D3 is able to boost a body's entire well being.
The makers of Marine-D3 are so confident that you'll see fast dramatic results from this product, that if you aren't happy after two full months, simply return the unused portion and they'll buy it back. They'll even give you ten dollars extra just for giving it an honest try! That kind of faith, combined with Dr. Lee's exhaustive research, shows that Marine-D3 really is a one-of-a-kind product.
小題1:From the first paragraph we can infer that ________.
A.Our lifestyles result from the biggest killers
B.our lifestyles do less harm to our bodies than bacteria and viruses do.
C.High blood pressure left untreated may cause shorter life.
D.Heart disease is incurable.
小題2:What can we know from paragraph 2 ?
A.Fishermen off the coast of Korea have isolated unusual ingredients.
B.Scientists have purified ingredients that can lower blood pressure to normal standard.
C.Scientists discovered a rare seaweed.
D.Scientists have imagined a medicine that treat blood pressure.
小題3:Which is right about Seanol ?
A.According to FDA , Seanol reaches the agreed standard.
B.Seanol can be fat soluble entirely.
C.Seanol is a common seaweed extract fromEcklonia Cava.
D.Seanol's protective compounds can get into all things like the fatty tissues of your brain.
小題4:What do we know about Calamarine?
A. Calamarine is easy to find in the surface of the sea.
B. Calamarine 's ability to reduce body inflammation(炎癥) alone.
C. Calamarine has a low dose of vitamin D and C.
D. Calamarine may relieve you if you feel blue.
小題5:What’s the makers’ attitude toward Marine-D3?
A.pessimisticB.indifferentC.doubtfulD.Optimistic

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It’s the dirty little secret many shampoo companies don’t want you to know.  When you wash your hair with certain traditional chemical shampoos, you may actually be removing your hair and scalp(頭皮)of their natural oils.  These shampoos generate a thick bubble to clean hair, they can also create dryness, curl, dullness, and color fade. We then spend a lot of time and money on products that are effectively repairing the damage caused by shampoo.
Chaz Dean got tired of clients leaving his salon raving about their color and the feeling of their hair---brassy(似黃銅的) and dull. He knew the main cause was likely their shampoo, so he started experimenting with various ingredients, including natural herbs and botanicals, that he knew had cleansing(弄干凈)and hydrating (保濕的) properties.
The result was a totally new approach to the way we cleanse our hair.  It’s called WEN® Cleansing Conditioner.  WEN® contains a super-hydrating natural herbs and botanicals mixture of glycerin, chamomile(甘菊), rosemary, calendula, and Cherry bark, which when combined, will both cleanse the hair as well as give shine and softness, even to damaged hair.
WEN® is a 5-in-1 formula(配方) that takes the place of your shampoo, And the most amazing thing about it is that it cleanses without bubble.  Instead, when mixed with water, it creates a smooth bubble for shiny, healthy-looking, manageable results.  The first time you try it certainly feels strange, but the results speak for themselves.
Before being marketed, WEN® went through extensive consumer tests, and the results were impressive.  More than 90 percent of the participants in the studies reported that their hair was more shiny, less frizzy, and had more bounce.
WEN® is recommended for all hair types, and once you start using it, it will become the only cleanser/conditioner you will want to include in your daily routine.
Right now, WEN® is offering an easy way for online shoppers to try the product.  Now you just pay less than $30 and have a 60 day money back guarantee if you are not completely satisfied. Click here to learn more about WEN® and try this revolutionary new approach yourself.
小題1:We can infer from the first paragraph that _________________
A.All the shampoo companies are irresponsible.
B.Few traditional shampoos depend on chemicals for cleaning.
C.WEN® does harm to people’s hair.
D.It takes much time and money to repair hair damaged by shampoo.
小題2:What is the meaning of the underlined phrase “ raving about”(in para.2)?
A.smiling satisfactorily atB.shouting angrily for
C.crying excitedly forD.sighing silently at
小題3:Which is right according to the passage?
A.WEN® contains natural herbs and botanicals.
B.You cann’t use WEN® without bubble.
C.WEN® hasn’t been tested before selling.
D.WEN® is accessible only online.
小題4:Which is the best title of the passage?
A.Why are shampoos a waste of money B.Why do we need shampoos
C.WEN® is your best choice.D.WEN® has good guarantee
小題5:Where does the passage come from ?
A.magazineB.websiteC.newspaperD.text

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In a cab, a woman seemed in such a hurry. She constantly rushed the cab driver to drive quickly. She was so absorbed in her own thoughts of getting to the airport as soon as possible that she was not aware they were going by a different route.
All of a sudden, a young man got inside the cab. He took her handbag in which she had put her visa, passport, and all the money for the trip.
The cab driver, who was in collusion with the robber, left her in the exactly middle of a dark street. She thought that she was rather unfortunate in the very situation.
During the very night, she was told a piece of shocking news. Tears came down her cheek. Flight 360, the plane that she should have got on board, had crashed. Had she not lost her important belongings, she could surely have lost the thing far more precious——her life.
Sometimes bad things really happen. There are times when nothing seems to go our way. So what should we do about it? We must get rid of all these frustrations and start all over again in the faith that we will get what we deserve. 
Don’t waste your time and energy on things that can’t be changed. Continuous worrying will only affect your health and you’ll be doing much more damage than what was previously done.
What if it was the other way round? What if we never ran out of good luck?
There was a man who won the lottery. He became greedy and wasted all his money on everything he could get his hands on.
But when he one day made it to the front page of the newspaper again, it was a different story. He had been killed because of his riches. If you attain good luck, you can never be too secure about it. Life is so unpredictable. You never know what will happen next.
Live one day at a time. We sometimes subject ourselves to unnecessary emotional trouble. But please don’t forget: sometimes misfortune can be the source of happiness. Live for the moment. Do what must be done for the present and the future will turn out just fine. Believe me. And believe in yourself. As Captain Planet always says, “The power is yours!”
小題1: The underlined phrase “in collusion with” in Paragraph 3 probably means “________.”
A.was forced byB.was fighting bravely against
C.was doing one’s best to begD.had cooperated with
小題2: From the passage, we learn that ________.
A.robbers are sure to get what they want
B.somebody never runs out of good luck
C.the woman was lucky to miss her flight
D.if one feels oneself lucky, he or she will continue to be so
小題3: The writer presents the second example in order to ________.
A.warn people of the danger of winning the lottery
B.tell people life is unpredictable
C.encourage people to buy lottery
D.persuade people not to be greedy
小題4: According to the author, which of the following choices is the correct attitude to adopt to life?
A.Never waste any time or energy because time is so limited.
B.One needn’t be worried or feel frustrated. Believe in yourself.
C.Even while everything appears to be going smoothly, we should keep fully alert.
D.Worrying about what you don’t have
小題5: The passage above is intended to tell us ________.
A.misfortune sometimes is a blessing
B.we should save up for a rainy day
C.fortune just goes with those prepared minds
D.both losses and gains go hand in hand

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You don't need to get in a time-traveling machine to see how technology will reshape our lives, such as the way we shop.Several new technologies that are to change your buying habits already exist.Let's see what's in store for your future shopping.
Try it on, virtually (虛擬的).Want to shop online for a new pair of eyeglasses? You don't need to guess which pair looks best on you. Go and see the eBay Fashion iPhone app to try a pair of eyewear you're checking out on a picture of your face.But what if you want to buy something bigger? Thanks to Microsoft Kinect's motion tracking camera, you can cover clothes on your screen body.You can even choose the background of your virtual fitting room to enrich your shopping experience.
Get a perfect, custom fit.Everyone's body is shaped differently.To get a perfect fit, you sometimes have to get your clothes changed.But by using 3D scanning technology, all the clothes you buy will fit your body perfectly.Some companies scan your body using High-tech to get the most accurate measurements, so they can make special clothes just for you.
High-tech shopping carts and checkout counters.High-tech shopping carts could, in time, be a common sight in malls and supermarkets.Microsoft Kinect-enabled carts are currently under test.The cart can follow you along the aisles (通道), controlled merely by your movement and your voice.In China, a supermarket chain introduced tablet-equipped carts that guide shoppers around the stores' aisles.
In the United States, several supermarkets use a device called Scan It that gives buyers the freedom to scan purchases on their own while they shop.While it's great not having to line up at a checkout counter, we wouldn't mind it if the store used Toshiba's new Object Recognition Scanner.The machine identifies a product as soon as it's placed in front of a camera just by its shape and color, even if it has no bar code.
小題1:What's the best title for this text?
A.Ways for future shopping
B.Influence of new technology
C.Inventions to change habits
D.A new time-traveling machine
小題2:According to Paragraph 2, The eBay Fashion iPhone app can _____.
A.make vivid pictures of our face
B.help us sell more clothes online
C.create us a virtual dressing room
D.choose suitable eyeglasses for us
小題3:Which of the following can get the most accurate shape of our body?
A.Object Recognition Scanner.
B.The eBay Fashion iPhone app.
C.3D scanning technology.
D.Microsoft Kinect-enabled carts.
小題4:The Object Recognition Scanner can identify a product more quickly by____.
A.the customer's voice
B.its shape and color
C.the customer's movement
D.the bar code on it
小題5:What can we infer from this text?
A.Checkout counters will disappear from supermarkets in future.
B.Buyers can use Scan It to go around the supermarket by themselves.
C.High-tech shopping carts will be widely used in malls and supermarkets.
D.The new technologies are only dreams that are impossible to come true.

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The extraordinary Eastgate Building in Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital city, is said to be the only one in the world to use the same cooling and heating principles as the termite mound(白蟻堆).
Architect Mick Pearce used precisely the same strategy when designing the Eastgate Building, which has no air-conditioning and almost no heating. The building—the country’s largest commercial and shopping complex—uses less than 10% of the energy of a conventional building of its size. The Eastgate’s owners saved $3.5 million on a $36 million building because an air-conditioning plant didn’t have to be imported.
The complex is actually two buildings linked by bridges across a shady, glass-roofed atrium(天井) open to the air. Fans suck fresh air in from the atrium, blow it upstairs through hollow spaces under the floors and from there into each office through baseboard vents(通風(fēng)口). As it rises and warms, it is drawn out via ceiling vents and finally exists through forty-eight brick chimneys.
During summer’s cool nights, big fans blow air through the building seven times an hour to cool the empty floors. By day, smaller fans blow two changes of air an hour through the building, to circulate the air which has been in contact with the cool floors. For winter days, there are small heaters in the vents.
This is all possible only because Harare is 1600 feet above sea level, has cloudless skies, little dampness and rapid temperature swings—days as warm as 31℃ commonly drop to 14℃ at night. “You couldn’t do this in New York, with its fantastically hot summers and fantastically cold winters,” Pearce said.
The engineering firm of Ove  Arup&Partners monitors daily temperatures. It is found that the temperature of the building has generally stayed between 23℃ and 25℃, with the exception of the annual hot period just before the summer rains in October and three days in November, when a doorkeeper accidentally switched off the fans at night. And the air is fresh—far more so than in air-conditioned building, where up to 30% of the air is recycled.
小題1:What’s the meaning of “complex” in the second paragraph? 
A.Something that is difficult to understand.
B.A group of buildings together in one place.
C.A group of things that are connected.
D.A mental state that is not normal.
小題2:How is fresh air from outside drawn out?
A.By fans.B.Via ceiling vents.
C.Through chimneys.D.Via ceiling vents and through chimneys.
小題3:What is NOT the factor that makes Eastgate Building work well?
A.Skies without clouds.
B.Little dampness.
C.Daily rapid temperature changes
D.Seasonal rapid temperature changes.
小題4:In general, how is the daily temperature of the building?
A.It changes in a certain range with some exception.
B.It changes from one extreme to another.
C.It remains the same without any exception.
D.It is hard to endure.
小題5:What’s the main idea of the passage?
A.The engineering firm of Ove Arup&Partners.
B.How air-conditioning works.
C.Fans make Eastgate Building’s temperature comfortable.
D.How Eastgate Building’s temperature control system works.

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Normally a student must attend a certain number of courses in order to graduate, and each course which he attends gives him a credit which he may count towards a degree. In many American universities the total work for a degree consists of thirty-six courses each lasting for one semester. A typical course consists of three classes per week for fifteen weeks; while attending a university a student will probably attend four or five courses during each semester. Normally a student would expect to take four years attending two semesters each year. It is possible to spread the period of work for the degree over a longer period. It is also possible for a student to move between one university and another during his degree course, though this is not in fact done as a regular practice.
For every course that he follows a student is given a grade, which is recorded. and the record is available for the student to show to potential employers.  All this imposes(增加)  a constant pressure and stress of work, but in spite of this some students still find time for great activity in student affairs. Elections to positions in student organizations arouse much enthusiasm. The effective work of maintaining discipline is usually performed by students who advise the academic authorities. Any student who is thought to have broken the rules, for example, by cheating has to appear before a student court. With the enormous numbers of students. the operation of the system does involve a certain amount of activity. A student who has held one of these positions of authority is much respected and it will be of benefit to him later in his career.
小題1:Normally a student would at least attend __________classes each week.
A.36B.12C.20D.15
小題2:According to the first paragraph an American student is allowed
A.to live in a different university
B.to change permanently his or her university
C.to live at home and drive to classes
D.to get two degrees from two different universities
小題3:American university students are usually under pressure of work because__________. 
A.their academic performance will affect their future careers
B.they are heavily involved in student affairs
C.they have to obey university rules
D.they want to run for positions of authority
小題4:Some students are enthusiastic for positions in student organizations probably because_________.
A.they hate the constant pressure and stress of their study
B.they will then be able to stay longer in the university
C.such positions help them get better jobs
D.such positions are usually well paid
小題5:The student organizations seem to be effective in__________.
A.dealing with the academic affairs of the university
B.ensuring that the students observe university regulations
C.evaluating students' performance by bringing them before a court
D.keeping up the students' enthusiasm for social activities

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Alabama
Students in Alabama take the Alabama High School Graduation Exam, which consists of multiple-choice questions. In the classroom, Alabama high school students must prove specific skills in English and take certain math classes.
Among the 2013 U.S. News Best High Schools in Alabama, two were awarded gold medals, 16 received silver medals and 72 were considered bronze medal schools. One of the gold medal schools, Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, lies about 90 miles south of Birmingham in the state capital of Montgomery, within the Montgomery County School District.
Alaska
To graduate, Alaska high school students must get at least 21 credits, including a half credit in Alaska history. Alaska judges students from the third grade through senior grades. Students first take the Alaska High School Graduation Qualifying Examination at the tenth grade. It includes math, reading and writing skills.
10 schools were awarded silver medals and 21 received bronze medals among the U.S. News Best High Schools in 2013. While Alaska's capital is Juneau, several of the state's Best High Schools are in or near Anchorage, in the Anchorage School District.
Delaware
Delaware students have a high GPA(平均績點)and 10 hours of community service. If they hand in their FAFSA(自愿聯(lián)邦獎學(xué)金)by a certain date, they may get the Inspire Scholarship, which helps pay for tuition at Delaware State University. Before they go to college, however, students must pass the Delaware Student Testing Program Exams.
Among the Delaware schools in the 2013 U.S. News Best High Schools, there are three silver medal schools and four bronze medal schools. The top school in the state is Delmar Senior High School. It is part of the Delmar School District and is about 50 miles from Delaware's capital, Dover.
小題1:What's the passage mainly about?
A.The introduction to the Best High Schools in three states.
B.The different examinations in several high schools.
C.Scholarships in the Best High Schools in three states.
D.The things students should do before going to college.
小題2:It can be inferred from the text that______.
A.students with a high GPA can get the Inspire Scholarship
B.reading and writing skills are included in the tests in all the schools
C.Alabama has the most best high schools of the three states
D.a(chǎn)t least 21 credits are needed to graduate from all the schools
小題3:Which of the following in TRUE according to the passage?
A.The High School Graduation Exams are multiple-choice questions.
B.Both the gold medal schools in Alabama are in its capital.
C.There were 21 silver medal schools in Alaska in all.
D.Delmar Senior High school is the best in Delaware.
小題4:Alaska's graduation exam is different from the others' in the aspect that______.
A.it includes all the subjects the students learn
B.it includes its own state history as well
C.it includes math, reading and writing skills
D.it includes 10 hours of community service
小題5:The Inspire Scholarship is a prize______.
A.that any student in gold medal schools can apply for
B.that is given to the top students in gold medal schools
C.that helps to pay for tuition at Delaware State University
D.that is very difficult to get for students in silver medal schools

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Bottled water has become the choice for people who are healthy and thirsty. Bottled water is all over the world. But some say the planet’s health, and people’s health may be suffering from it.
The idea that bottled water is safer for humans may not be true. The Natural Resources Defense Council of America said, “There is no promise that because water comes out of a bottle, it is cleaner or safer than water from the tap.” Another New York City-based action group added that some bottled water is “really just tap water in a bottle—sometimes more clean, sometimes not.”

It is not proven that bottled water is better than tap water. Nick Reeves from the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management said, “The high mineral content (含量) of some bottled water makes them not good for feeding babies and young children.” Also, most bottled water doesn’t have fluoride (氟化物), which can make teeth stronger. Kids are drinking more bottled water and less fluoridated tap water, and some say that’s behind the recent rise in bad teeth.
Storing is another problem. Placed near heat, the plastic bottles can produce bad chemicals (化學(xué)物質(zhì)) into the water.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, some 2.7 million tons of plastic are used worldwide to bottle water each year. The plastic can take between 400 and 1,000 years to break down.
In terms of energy use, plastic bottles are also not cheap. One report said that if water and soft drink bottlers had used 10 percent recycled materials in their plastic bottles, they would have saved about 72 million gallons of gas.
So, if you are worried about the effect of bottled water on the Earth, you can take the following steps.
● Drink from your tap. Unless your government warns against this, it should be fine.
● Get a container (容器). Carry your tap water in a steel or a lined drinking container, and clean it between uses.
● Keep it cool. Don’t drink from a bottle that has been sitting in the sun, don’t store it near chemicals, and don’t reuse plastic bottles.
● Choose glass containers over plastic if possible. When finished, recycle!
小題1:What is the main idea of the article?
A.Drinking tap water is the only choice for people.
B.Glass containers are better than plastic bottles.
C.Plastic bottles are harmful to the environment.
D.Bottled water may not be as good as we think.
小題2:What can we learn about plastic bottles from the article?
A.They break down in less than 300 years.B.They can be used for many other things.
C.They are a risk to the environment.D.They are cheap to make.
小題3:According to the article, we can know that bottled water is __________.
A.no problem for the environmentB.more expensive than tap water
C.a(chǎn)lways safer than tap waterD.better for babies
小題4:Which of the following about tap water is NOT mentioned in the article?
A.There are a lot of problems storing tap water.
B.Bottled water can be just tap water in a bottle.
C.It may be better for your teeth.
D.It may contain fluoride.

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