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We all have an idea about the common types of environmental problems. 1.But, the fact is, it does affect mankind, other living forms and the environment as a whole.

What is light pollution? 2.The obvious cause of light pollution is the use of outdoor lighting products improperly. It can be office lighting, car headlights, station lights, streetlights and many more.

3.Upon studies, it is found that obvious effects are observed in the behaviour of night animals, for bright light at night makes it difficult for these animals to hunt, wander and perform their regular activities. light pollution is directly or indirectly responsible for causing several plant diseases. Its effects are related to disturbance in the physical rhythm, which contributes to risks of developing cancer cells. So, it’s nothing less than a threat to human health.

You have already seen the negative effects of light pollution on creatures. Apart from this, the actual cost of misused light is about millions of dollars every year. It also leads to the release of greenhouse gases and global warming4.

While outdoor lighting and using man-made lighting products are part of our modern lifestyle, some simple ways will surely help in reducing light pollution. For example, while installing outdoor lighting, make sure that they are pointed downwards5. Believe it or not, many people living in the urban areas cannot view clear sky and stars at night. Let’s contribute our part in reducing the pollution.

A. Light pollution is harmful to both animals and plants.

B. It presents all forms of misused man-mad light.

C. After all, fuels are used for producing electricity

D. Also, use only the required lighting equipment for both home and offices.

E. Citizens should be forbidden to install outdoor lighting

F. Light pollution affects animals’ normal activities in the daytime.

G. However, light pollution may be a new term to many of us.

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Lately,my 90-year-old mom has been more and more quiet and sleepy.This is very odd and disturbing.At the same time,my 92-year-old father has been suffering his own health problems.It is terrible to see my father struggle to get her to talk,say something,when she doesn’t have the energy.

The other day,I recalled how my mother used to visit a woman named Mrs.Demopolis,a Greek immigrant,who made the best baklava(果仁饼)!She gave lessons on baking hem to my mother.Also,my mom used to bake baklava often for a time and that was absolute pleasure.As I spoke of this over the phone,my silent mom cheered up and said how much she’d like o have one again.

Now,they live in Florida and I like in Wales,UK with my husband and children,so I can’t go and bring her some baklava or even make some in her kitchen.But what I did suggest was that my father or sister should buy some baklava at a Greek Restaurant and I should do she same,and wouldn’t it be fun to eat our baklava at exactly the same time and so,be together sharing the moment and the pleasure?Both parents loved the idea and we decided to do it.It was lovely to hear a little happiness in her voice.

Tow days later we both had our baklava and shared the experience.It meant a lot to my parents,and to me,to do this.My mother said she wants to do this again,maybe with another food or even baklava again! Why not?And as she only keeps losing weight instead of gaining,it is good for her to find foods that appeal to her appetite.It is becoming harder to find ways to communicate over the phone,but this was this was at least a very good way to do so.And it was nice,as well,to remind us of pleasant memories of our past.

1.What has mainly worried the author lately?

A. Her father is suffering from illness.

B. Her mother is becoming less active.

C. Her mother refuses to talk with her father.

D. She has difficulty helping her sick parents.

2.What did the author suggest to please her mother?

A. Mrs Demopolis should buy some baklava for her mother.

B. Her mother should make some baklava in her kitchen.

C. Her family should get together to comfort her mother.

D. Her family should eat the same food at the same time separately.

3.What do we know about the author’s mother?

A. She is getting thinner.

B. She is still unconscious.

C. She will only eat baklava.

D. She has found her favourite foods.

4.What can be inferred from the text?

A. The author’s father has lost ability to talk to his wife.

B. The author’s mother learned to make baklava from a Greek immigrant.

C. The author’s mother had little excitement when hearing the suggestion.

D. The author’s author and her parents live separately in different counties in the UK.

A Letter to My Dad

Four years ago we found out about the cancer growing inside you. You told me the news that it had already spread and that you didn’t know how long you had ______.

I was still at university. A parent dying was something that happened to ______ people-people older than me. I spent the first few months in ______. For the first time I felt ______. I wished I could just ______ you and take the cancer out. But there was nothing I could do.

We’ve been ______. You reacted well to treatment and you’re still here, though we don’t know for how much ______.

I’ve always wanted to say that I love you, and that I’m ______ for everything you’ve given me. But I can’t. It feels like it is this unwritten ______ in our father-son relationship that ______ it. You’re a man conservative and guarded with your ______. You keep them to yourself and ______ others to do the same.

But I know you ______. I’ve seen your proud looks when I’ve told you about my ______ at work and school over the years. I’ve seen your ______ when things haven’t gone well. I remember all the offers of help.

I wish we could talk about what we ______ to each other. I wish you could tell me you’re ______ and I could tell you I love you. I wish these ______ concepts of masculinity (男子气概) weren’t so deeply ______ in both of us. Maybe we will still see our way to that ______ before you go. But whatever the case, I just need to say it—I love you, and thank you.

1.A. waited B. left C. suffered D. stayed

2.A. any B. few C. other D. all

3.A. doubt B. anger C. vain D. shock

4.A. powerless B. nervous C. lost D. bored

5.A. reach into B. turn to C. stand by D. look into

6.A. confused B. lucky C. active D. hopeless

7.A. better B. deeper C. longer D. further

8.A. eager B. grateful C. regretful D. desperate

9.A. letter B. word C. idea D. rule

10.A. prevents B. changes C. destroys D. transforms

11.A. illnesses B. feelings C. belongings D. opinions

12.A. require B. expect C. allow D. persuade

13.A. lie B. understand C. care D. fear

14.A. achievements B. difficulties C. goals D. experiences

15.A. power B. anger C. curiosity D. concern

16.A. have B. give C. leave D. mean

17.A. conservative B. brave C. proud D. helpful

18.A. absurd B. important C. useful D. popular

19.A. lost B. trapped C. rooted D. covered

20.A. situation B. solution C. achievement D. conversation

Car Hire

Hiring a self-drive car really adds to the enjoyment of your holiday.There are so many places of interest to visit,and if you enjoy seeing more than just the city center there’s no better way to explore than by car.

Hire Charges:

What’s included

a) Unlimited mileage (英里数).

b) Expenses on oil,maintenance and repairs,which will be repaid on production of invoices.

C) Full insurance except personal accident (see below).

What’s not included

a) Personal accident insurance.

b) Garaging,petrol,parking and traffic fines.

Conditions of Hire:

★The shortest rental period at these special low prices is three days.For prices for periods of one or two days you only see our representative at the hotel.

★Car hire must be booked six weeks or more before arrival in London to guarantee a car.But if you have been unable to make a booking in advance please see our representative at the hotel who may still be able to help you.

★The car types on the sheet are examples of the types of cars in each price range,but particular car cannot be guaranteed.

★Upon delivery the driver (s) will be asked to sigh the car hire company’s Condition of Hire.

★If you decide to hire a car,just fill in the Booking Form and return it to us.A booking fee of £ 12 as part of the car hire cost is required.

Should you be forced to cancel your car hire booking after payment in full (two weeks before date of hire),a cancellation charge of £ 12 will be made.

1.From the advertisement we can see a car hirer will pay .

A. insurance against damage to the car B. insurance against injury to the driver

C. the cost of maintenance of the car D. the cost of repairs to the car

2.If car hirers change their minds after paying the whole cost of hiring,the £ 12 booking fee is .

A. partly returned B. doubly paid

C. not returned D. returned within six weeks

3.The prices for car hire are especially low when .

A. it is booked for at least three days B. it is booked two weeks in advance

C. it is booked for two days D. the booking is made in London

Events at Brown

12:00 PM—1:00 PM,March 1,2017

"I had no ideal"—Export Control Brown Bag (4-part series)

Horace Mann House,Room 103,47-49 George Street

Brown's Office of Research Integrity (ORI) is hosting a 4-part Brown Bag series on “Export Controls at the University”.Export Controls are federal government laws and regulations.The series will explore when research activities fall under Export Control laws,why “fundamental research”is so important,and why traveling to sanctioned(被制裁的)or embargoed(被禁运的)countries,such as Iran or Cuba,still presents a lot of challenges.The first session,“I had no idea!”,will explore why export controls cannot be ignored at a university campus.

The sessions are open to the entire Brown community.Booking in advance is required: juliane_blyth@brown.edu

4:00 PM—5:00 PM,March 1,2017

JCB Weekly Afternoon Talk

John Carter Brown Library,Reading Room,94 George Street

Informal weekly afternoon presentation in the MacMillan Reading Room at the John Carter Brown Library (JCB).Fellows in Residence will give a talk on their current research project.Q & A session follows,along with a display of relevant items from our collection.All are invited to attend this free,weekly event.

6:30 PM—7:30 PM,March 1,2017

Brow Amateur Radio Club Meeting

Sayles Hall.Room 305,79-81 Waterman Street

The weekly meeting of the Brown Amateur Radio Club.All are welcome to attend and learn more about radio and join the club—no license required!

8:00 PM-9:00 PM,March 1,2017

Athletes in Action Prime Time Gathering

Pembroke Field House,449-451 Brook Street

Join your fellow Brown University athletes to learn more about faith,sport,and life.Through guest speakers, team building activities,and small group discussions,we explore the intersection(交集)of the spiritual and the physical in order to maximize our potential.

We meet every Thursday 8-9 pm in Pembroke Field House.There are new athletes that attend every week,and most likely you'll know a number of them already since there are many different teams represented.Hope to see you there!

1.Which event can be beneficial to those who do international research?

A. “I had no idea!”—Export Control Brown Bag

B. JCB Weekly Afternoon Talk

C. Brown Amateur Radio Club Meeting

D. Athletes in Action Prime Time Gathering

2.What will those who attend the JCB Weekly Afternoon Talk do?

A. Meet at Sayles Hall. B. Charge entrance fees.

C. Share their research. D. Collect relevant items.

3.What can you do in the Athletes in Action Prime Time Gathering?

A. Play basketball with new athletes. B. Discuss your potential.

C. Play games to develop teamwork. D. Watch new athletes play games.

4.Where would you be most likely to find the text?

A. In a travel guidance. B. On a university website.

C. In an academic magazine. D. In a local newspaper.

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