Bicycle Commuting

l may not be a movie star, best-selling author,or millionaire when i grow up, but one thing Iwill be known for,at least locally, is commuting by bicycle.I's sad to see how few people do even though many could Lots of people eagerly campaign for the reduction of greenhouse gases,out driving cars, they're sill contributing to the problem.

You might be picturing me as an extreme environmentalist(环保主义者)but' m not one of those teenagers who wear shirts that say "Help save the world:Recycle."Actually, my interest in exercise, health, and fitness led me to cycling.

Cycling can help you lose weight,improve your health, and prevent many diseases. Cycling also carries a relatively low chance of injury.

While being good for your body, bicycle commuting is also a great way to cut greenhouse gases. Many environmentalists recycle, plant tees, and drive hybrid cars(混合动力汽车), but bicycle commuting could be even more effective than all of those combined. You could cut down the amount of greenhouse gases just by commuting by bicycle few times a week.

Bicycle commuting saves money too. When you buy your bicycle and the things that usually go with it. You might be shocked by the cost. But if you think about the increasingly high gas prices, you will know for sure that you can save a significant amount each year by not driving a car.

You might think that you don't have time for bicycle commuting Actually. you probably do. You could cut back on your TV time and pick up this activity .It helps you care for the environment, save money, and most importantly get fit.

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Spilt(打翻的)Milk

l recently heard a story about famous scientist who had made several very important medical achievements.He was asked why he was somuch more creative than the average person.

He responded that it all came from an experience when he was about two.He had been trying to remove a bottle of milk from the refrigerator when he lost his grip(紧握) andit fell, spiling(打翻) the milk all over the floor.

When his mother came into the kitchen,instead of yelling at him, or punishing him, she said,"Robert, what a wonderful mess you have madel Well, the damage has already been done.Would youlike to play in the milk for a few minutes before we clean it up?

Indeed,he did. After a few minutes his mother sald," Rober,whenever you make mess like this, eventually you have to clean it up.so, how would you like to do that? We could use sponge(海绵)or a towel.Which do you

prefer? He chose the sponge and together they cleaned up the spilt.milk.

His mother then said,"You know, what we have here is a failed experiment in how to effectively carry a big milk bottle with two tiny hands. Let's go out in the back yard and fll the bottle with water and see if you can discover a way to carry it without dropping it" The little boy learned that if he grasped the bottle at the top near the lip with both hands,he could carry it without dropping it.

The scientist remarked that it was then that he knew he didn't need to be afraid to make mistakes.Instead, mistakes were just opportunities for leaming something new,which is, after all, what scientific experiments are all about. Even if the experiment"doesnt work, "we usually learn something valuable from it.

A.was extraordinary when he was young

B.became well-known after an interview

C.was smarter than the average person

D.achieved great success in the medical field

A. dropped the bottle

B. was naughty

C. slipped and fell

D. was weak

A.shouted at him

B. cleaned the floor herself

C. encouraged him to play in the milk

D. forced him to clean the kitchen

A. fill the bottle with milk

B. clean the bottle

C. find a way to carry the bottle

D. search for a new bottle

A. know the truth

B. learn something new

C. do some experiments

D. teach a child a lesson

Volunteers

①volunteers are people who work without being paid.They do the work because they want to.W need volunteers because there are many things that need to be done in society which the Government can't afford to pay for.

②Volunteers are motivated by desire to help others and to make the world better place.Statistics suggest that more than one million people do voluntary work in New Zealand.Some volunteers do the kind of work that they are particularly interested in, but perhaps haven't had the chance to do during their working lives.Others make use of their professional skills and experience.

❸Volunteers contribute to society in a number of ways. For example, some give their time to help preserve the natural environment.While there are government-run projects to maintain national parks and forests, the projects would not succeed without volunteers. Some environmental organizations rely solely on voluntary labor.

❹"Meals on Wheels" is voluntary organization run by the Red Cross. It delivers meals to elderly people who are unable to cook for themselves. Every year volunteer drivers deliver a million meals .This enables elderly people to remain in their own houses.

❺Volunteer Service Abroad was started in 1962. It sends volunteers to poor countries. To be a volunteer you should be between the ages of 25 and 77, of good health and have a skill or ability that is requested by the country. Volunteers spend two years helping the local people improve their lives. Two years isa l2ng time. but when they return, many volunteers say: "It was the best two years of my life.

A.Definition of volunteers

B.How volunteers are organized

C.How volunteers contribute to society

D. Why people want to be volunteers

E.An organization sending volunteers abroad

F.An organization delivering meals to the elderly

A.Definition of volunteers

B.How volunteers are organized

C.How volunteers contribute to society

D. Why people want to be volunteers

E.An organization sending volunteers abroad

F.An organization delivering meals to the elderly

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B.How volunteers are organized

C.How volunteers contribute to society

D. Why people want to be volunteers

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A.help others

B. leaving their homes

C.cooking for the elderly

D.using their professional skills

E.find their experience rewarding

F.preserve the natural environment

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How to Talk to a Doctor

lt' s one of the saddest situations in modern medicine.The average doctor's appointment lasts 15 minutes or less._1_That doesn't' leave much time for chatting about the weather or your mood.

What you don't realize -but what I see very clearly as a doctor --is that what the patient says is more important than ever._2_They can also make it much harder for me to figure out what's wrong with you.

Medical schools teach a specific way to conduct an office visit. Part one is the complaint._3_Part two in the physical exam. And part three is when the doctor gives you a diagnosis and prescribes or a treatment chances are, you focus on part three, but the patients who receive the best care are those who master part on.The key is to describe in detail what you've been feeling-not just "bad" but what kind of bad,for how long, and after what kind of activity.

_4__Even though I've been a doctor for many years, I tend to be a little nervous when I'm the one sitting on the exam table. lf l haven't prepared,Il lose track of the details I intended to share_5__ When the doctor asks you questions,you can be more specific,and the diagnosis and treatment will be more accurate.And there may be a few minutes left over for a little pleasant conversation!

A.No wonder you feel rushed.

B.Of course, that's easier said than done.

C. It is wise to see a doctor with your friend.

D.It is also called the description of your problem.

E.So I take a few minutes to write down some crucial details.

F.In fact, your descriptions can help me give you great care

A.No wonder you feel rushed.

B.Of course, that's easier said than done.

C. It is wise to see a doctor with your friend.

D.It is also called the description of your problem.

E.So I take a few minutes to write down some crucial details.

F.In fact, your descriptions can help me give you great care

A.No wonder you feel rushed.

B.Of course, that's easier said than done.

C. It is wise to see a doctor with your friend.

D.It is also called the description of your problem.

E.So I take a few minutes to write down some crucial details.

F.In fact, your descriptions can help me give you great care

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B.Of course, that's easier said than done.

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D.It is also called the description of your problem.

E.So I take a few minutes to write down some crucial details.

F.In fact, your descriptions can help me give you great care

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D.It is also called the description of your problem.

E.So I take a few minutes to write down some crucial details.

F.In fact, your descriptions can help me give you great care

Planting a Garden

Planting a garden is a lot like having a family.Both require a great deal of work,_1_as they grow and as the seasons_2_.As summer days lengthen,your plants become_3_on you,much like your children depend on you for food and drink. Like a_4_child asking for drink of water, your plants do the same.Their bent body isues a demand much the way your child requests milk or juice.Getting enough water,they would thrive soon.

You might also find you have to the_5_around your plants,much like you pick up toys and clothes that have been thrown in your kid s room. Similarly, roses need to be pruned(修剪), and weeds need to be pulled.To keep children healthy,parents protect their children against disease with_6_and gardeners do the same with insect(驱虫剂)To nourish(滋养them,parents_7_children vitamins, and gardeners use fertilizer, as both promote healthy growth.

As children grow up,they need less care.However, here's where the similarity ends.While plants die or become_8_during winter, children_9_maintain an important role in the family, and parents will find their_10_does not come to an end.

A.help

D. inactive

B.clean

C.change

E.Dependent

F.still

G.strong

H.give

l.Responsibility

J.thirsty

K.medicine

L.especially