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   In the United States alone,over 100 million cell-phones are thrown away each year.Cell-phones are part of a growing mountain of electronic waste like computers and personal digital assistants.The electronic waste stream is increasing three times taster than traditional garbage as a whole.

Electronic devices contain valuable metals such as gold and silver.A Swiss study reported that while the weight of electronic goods represented by precious metals was relatively small in comparison to total waste,the concentration(含量)of gold and other precious metals was higher in So-called e-waste than in naturally occurring minerals.

Electronic wastes also contain many poisonous metals.Even when the machines are recycled and the harmful metals removed,the recycling process often is carried out in poor countries,in practically uncontrolled ways which allow many poisonous substances to escape into the environment.

Creating products out of raw materials creates much more waste material,up to 100 times more,than the material contained in the finished products.Consider again the cell-phone,and imagine the mines that produced those metals,the factories needed to make the box and packaging(包装)it came in.Many wastes produced in the producing process are harmful as well.

The U.S Environmental Protection Agency notes that most waste is dangerous in that"the production, distribution,and use of products-as well as management of the resulting waste-all result in greenhouse gas release." Individuals can reduce their contribution by creating less waste at the start-for instance,buying reusable products and recycling.

In many countries the concept of extended producer responsibility is being considered or has been put in place as an incentive(动机)for reducing waste.If producers are required to take back packaging they use to sell their products,would they reduce the packaging in the first place?

Governments' incentive to require producers to take responsibility for the packaging they produce is usually based on money.Why,they ask,should cities or towns be responsible for paying to deal with the bubble wrap(气泡垫)that encased your television?

From the governments' point of view,a primary goal of laws requiring extended producer responsibility is to transfer both the costs and the physical responsibility of waste management from the government and tax-payers back to the producers.

【小题1】By mentioning the Swiss study,the author intends to tell us that .
A.the weight of e-goods is rather small
B.natural minerals contain more precious metals
C.E-waste deserves to be made good use of
D.the percentage of precious metals is heavy in e-waste
【小题2】The responsibility of c-waste treatment should be extended .
A.from producers to governments
B.from governments to producers
C.from individuals to distributors
D.from distributors to governments
【小题3】What docs the passage mainly talk about?
A.The increase in e-waste.B.The creation of e-waste.
C.The seriousness of e-waste.D.The management of e-waste.
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   Friends should always be honest with you, right? So when they lie, it can  be really hard to take. You want to trust your friends and that means knowing that they'll tell it to you straight no matter what it is. But a friend who lies isn't always trying to hurt you. Why does this happen?

Protect your feelings

One of the biggest reasons friends lie is simply to avoid hurting your feelings.

Some people don't understand the difference between being gently honest with a friend and being so straightforward(直接了当的)that they leave a verbal wound. They choose to avoid these two extremes in the form of a lie.

What you can do: Encourage your friends to be straight with you. No matter what their answer is, let them know you are grateful for it.

They feel embarrassed

Sometimes friends will lie about things in their life because they are too embarrassed to admit the truth. Maybe they are going through a rough time and they just don't want you to know about it.

What you can do: Avoid trying to badger(纠缠)your friend into telling you what's wrong. Instead, make it clear that you are there for them when and if they are ready to talk.

Avoid an argument with you

Perhaps your friend knows that if they tell you the truth, you'll get angry with them. Avoiding conflict is not always healthy for a friendship because it allows problems to grow over time. If you have a bad temper(脾气), your friend might try and avoid getting into an argument with you and instead just tell you what you want to hear.

What you can do: Make sure that if a friend tells you something unpleasant, you don't overreact. Consider what's being said and why your friend is telling you this. If you do end up arguing, do it in a respectable way.

Exclude you

Lying isn't always a sign that friends are trying to protect you, however. Sometimes they lie because they want to exclude you from their plans.

What you can do:When you find out with certainty that your friend is lying to you, try and face it. Be forewarned, however, that if a friend lies to begin with, he or she may lie when asked a direct question about his or her dishonesty. Go with your guts on this. If you feel your friend is lying because he or she doesn't want to be around you, that's your wake-up call to move on.

【小题1】According to the passage, friends sometimes lie _____________.
A.out of respect
B.in a straight way
C.under social influences
D.because the truth hurts
【小题2】When you find a friend lying, you are advised to _____________ .
A.let it go
B.take it personally
C.handle it respectably
D.break up with him or her .
【小题3】What is the implied meaning of the underlined part?
A.Have the courage to handle the situation.
B.Accept the truth that you are being lied to.
C.Go to have a fight with whoever lies to you.
D.Base your judgment on your understanding.
【小题4】What's the passage mainly about?
A.Ways to avoid telling lies.
B.Ways to promote friendship.
C.Reasons for making friends.
D.Reasons for lies and solutions.

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Forgive the accidental. A sudden fall is humorous not because we like to see people fall, but because it surprises us. From a spilled water glass in a meeting to Aunt Rae's teeth coming off in the Thanksgiving turkey, the embarrassment(尴尬)of accidents can be reduced by humor and a helping hand. After making sure that nobody is hurt, give a giggle rather than a scolding.
Look for the unexpected. The kid who used to look at you with his eyes closed during a test had the idea. Parents who serve green eggs and ham to their children on graduation day get the idea. Unexpected actions lighten an atmosphere and relax people.
Learn to laugh with your kids. Most of what children say and do is funny. Help them learn that accidents are sometimes funny and sometimes occasions for joining in and helping another human being. By sharing laughs and attempting to explain humor, you develop your sense of humor, as well as helping kids develop their own sense of humor.
【小题1】If you've ever been told to "lighten up"or"chill out", it means ______.
A.you are humorousB.you are blue
C.you lack humorD.you are foolish
【小题2】According to Paragraph 2, when a little accidental matter happens to somebody, the right choice should be ______.
A.to deal with it carefully at once
B.to forgive it in a cheerful atmosphere
C.to blame him for his carelessness
D.to laugh at him for his funny behavior
【小题3】In the author's opinion, if your mother serves green eggs and ham to you on your graduation day, she is ______.
A.boringB.serious
C.considerateD.humorous
【小题4】What is the best title for the passage?
A.How to Develop a Sense of Humor
B.Ways to Become a Healthy Individual
C.The Function of Humor
D.Proper Attitudes Toward Humor

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A.A peaceful sleep is important for a good healthy life.
B.Drink lots of water.
C.The first is to eat our breakfast every morning.
D.These are very healthy habits for all.
E.Spend at least half an hour for exercising each day.
F.Always keep healthy relationships with other people.
G.Take a good walk.
 

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【小题2】 The purpose of this reading style is to read difficult material at a high level of comprehension. When using the study reading style, you should read at a rate that is slower than your normal reading rate. Sometimes, reading the material aloud will also help you improve your comprehension.
The second reading style is skimming. The purpose of this reading style is to quickly obtain a general idea about the reading material. 【小题3】 When using the skimming style, you should identify the main ideas in each paragraph and ignore the details in supportive sentences.
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Before you begin your next reading assignment, identify your purpose of reading. Decide if you are reading for a high level of comprehension, trying to get a general idea about what you are reading, or looking for specific information. 【小题5】
A.Your reading purpose plays an important role in your reading.
B.Study reading is the reading style used by flexible readers.
C.There are three important reading styles you should learn to use.
D.Then use the reading style that is appropriate for your reading purpose.
E.The skimming style is most useful when you have to read a lot of material quickly.
F.The information to be located may be contained in any place of the reading material.
G.If you want to find the topic sentence in a passage, the skimming style is your choice.