Around the world more and more people are taking part in dangerous sports and activities. Of course there have ___________ been people who have looked for adventures —those who have climbed the _______ mountains，explored unknown parts of the world or _______ in small boats across the greatest oceans. Now，however，there are people who look for the immediate _______ from a dangerous activity which may only last a few minutes or even _________.

I would consider bungee jumping to be a good example of such an activity. You jump from a high place about 200 meters above the ground with an elastic（有弹性的）rope ___________ to your ankles. You _________ at up to 150 kilometers an hour until the rope stops you from _________ the ground. It is said that 2 million people around the world have now _______ bungee jumping. Other activities，which most people would say are as __________ as bungee jumping，____________ jumping from tall buildings and ____________ into the sea from the top of high rocks.

Why do people take part in such activities？Some psychologists（心理学家）say that it is __________ life in modern society has become safe but __________ .In the past，people's lives were constantly under __________. They had to go out and hunt for __________，and life was a continuous battle for survival.

Nowadays, ______________ many people, life offers little excitement. They live and work in relatively safe conditions; they ____________ food in shops; and there are doctors and hospitals to take ____________ of them if they become ill. The answer for some of these people is to ____________ danger in activities such as bungee jumping.

   Green Consumer Day is observed worldwide every year on September 28. The_______is to purchase only eco-friendly products as a way to________the impact consumerism has on the environment.

But we should NOT consume products even on Green Consumer Day.

Creating any product_______the use of energy; let's not_________climate change. For the most part, that energy is going to come from fossil fuels-coal, oil and natural gas._______coal or drilling for oil and natural gas creates environmental nightmares, while burning fossil fuels is the biggest_______of climate change. Unless a product is made using 100 percent_______energy, it will have a carbon footprint. We all know how_______the planet is heating up, so our goal should be to shrink our footprints, rather than expand them．

Manufacturing_______uses a lot of water. No matter how______a product is, water will be needed to clean the materials and clean it again_________the product is made. Many parts of the world are suffering from________ We can help conserve our precious water resources by buying fewer products, even if they're_____

Most products will still_________in trash. We don't need more solid waste! Even if the eco-product we buy is not disposable, the packaging it comes in will get thrown away.

Why go shopping when you could be out_________nature? Shopping can be a pretty stressful way to spend an hour or two. Wouldn't you rather take a walk, have a picnic or otherwise have fun with friends and family?

Buying more stuff adds to our_______and doesn't make us any happier. Most of us_______to have even more things than we can use. Adding to the load just increases the________of the mess we need to address. Plus most people________that spending time with family and friends makes them much happier than acquiring_________, even if it's green.

   Today it is common to see people who walk about with colored wires hanging from their ears wherever they go. They move about in their personal bubbles, sometimes unaware of what’s happening around them. 【小题1】 Outside life is shut out. So are you one of “them”?

For me, walking around in my own personal bubble is perfect. 【小题2】 What’s even better, wearing earphones seems to give a signal to people which says, “I’m not available for chatting at the moment!”

Suppose, you’re at work and about to make an incredible breakthrough, but a colleague suddenly turns up. At this precise moment, the slightest disturbance would break your concentration. 【小题3】 Once again, those wires hanging from your ears would be sure to give that “Go away!” signal.

【小题4】It’s probably part of the growing up stage when they just want to ignore their whole family. While their mothers give them lectures about why they should do their homework, they can just turn up the volume on their MP3 player, smile, and say “Yes, Mum.” Problem solved.

Pretty soon, not only will we have pretty colored wires hanging from our ears—but also our brains will be directly plugged into some new high-tech instruments. We’ll be in a virtual(虚拟的) world, communicating with everyone else, or choosing not to, as we like. In this world, we will all be permanently plugged in. 【小题5】 And they are changing our social habits along the way.

In the end, there is a thin line between using technology as a tool for making life better and being a slave to it! It’s so strange—suddenly, I don’t feel like wearing my earphones anymore.

   Cellphones, tablets, and computers are keeping children and teenagers awake at night-even when they' re not in use, according to new research. A study published on Monday in JAMA Pediatrics says that media devices are causing kids to sleep less and reducing the quality of sleep that they get. This leads to trouble of staying awake the next day.

Researchers analyzed hundreds of studies of children and teens aged 6-19. The scientists found a strong and consistent association between the use of technology at bedtime and poor sleeping. The reason is not just that kids are staying up too late with their devices. Using a computer can overstimulate the mind and emotions, the researchers say. A smartphone or tablet also gives off a light that affects the body's natural timing. These factors contribute to poor quality sleep. And many kids could be at risk. According to the study,72% of all children and 89% of adolescents have at least one device in their sleep environment. Most of these devices are used near bedtime.

"The harmful association between screen-based devices and kids' sleep is a major public health concern," the study concludes. In their conclusion, the researchers urge parents to understand the damaging influence of device use before sleep.

What Is Emotional Eating?

Emotional eating is when people use food as a way to deal with feelings instead of satisfying hunger.【小题1】Have you ever finished a whole bag of chips out of boredom or downed cookie after cookie while preparing for a big test? But when done a lot — especially without realizing it — emotional eating can affect weight, health, and overall well-being.

Not many of us make the connection between eating and our feelings.

【小题2】One of the biggest myths about emotional eating is that it’s caused by negative feelings. Yes, people often turn to food when they’re stressed out, lonely, sad, anxious, or bored. But emotional eating can be linked to positive feelings too, like the romance of sharing dessert on Valentine’s Day or the celebration of a holiday feast. Sometimes emotional eating is tied to major life events, like a death or a divorce. 【小题3】

Emotional eating patterns can be learned: A child who is given candy after a big achievement may grow up using candy as a reward for a job well done. 【小题4】It’s not easy to “unlearn” patterns of emotional eating. But it is possible. And it starts with an awareness of what’s going on.

We’re all emotional eaters to a degree. But for some people emotional eating can be a real problem, causing serious weight gain or other problems. The trouble with emotional eating is that once the pleasure of eating is gone, the feelings that cause it remain. 【小题5】That’s why it helps to know the difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger.

Next time you reach for a snack, wait and think about which type of hunger is driving it.