A sunflower is a sunflower. A mobile phone is a mobile phone. But can you combine (联合) the two to do something for your local environment? As early as next year it may well be possible. When you have finished with your mobile phone, you will be able to bury（埋） it in the garden or a plant pot and wait for it to flower.

A biodegradable (生物可降解的) mobile phone was, this month, introduced by scientists. It is hoped that the new type of phone will encourage people to recycle. Scientists have come up with a new material over the last five years. It looks like any other plastic, but overtime it can break down into the soil without giving out any poisonous chemicals. British researchers used the new material to develop a phone cover with a sunflower seed. When this cover turns into waste, it forms nitrates (硝酸盐). These feed the seed and help the flower grow. “We’ve only put sunflower seeds into the cover so far. But we are trying to find out which flowers would perform best. Maybe we could put roses in next time.” said one scientist.

As phone technology is developing so quickly, people are always throwing their mobiles away. This means producers are under pressure to find ways of recycling them. Some 650 million mobile phones have been sold this year. Most of them will be thrown away within two years, adding plastic, heavy metal and chemical waste to the environment. A biodegradable cover can reduce the harm to nature, according to the scientists. “The seed is released and the flower grows in the pot so you don’t have to worry about the phone when you have finished using it,” said Kerry Kirwan, the leader of the research team, which is based at the University of Warwick in Britain.

71. How do people deal with the used mobile phone at present?

A. They throw it away.                         B. They bury it in the garden.

C. They recycle it.                               D. They turn it into nitrates.

72. Scientists do this type of research in order to ________.

A. make the mobile phones more beautiful            B. to deal with environmental problems

C. to find a new way to grow flowers                  D. to produce more mobile phones

73. What does the underline phrase “break down” mean?

A. 抛锚                        B. 崩溃                       C. 撞毁                       D. 分解

74. We can infer (推断) from the passage that ________.

A. the new type of mobile phones is already on the market

B. some 650 million mobile phones will be thrown away

C. a group of British researchers are doing the research

D. other flowers may be used in this type of mobile phones

75. The main idea of the passage is ________ .

A. the relationship between high tech and environment               B. the phone technology is developing

C. phone can be turned into flowers                                  D. mobile phone and environment

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　　① HOUSE TO RENT Older house to rent in city centre. One bedroom and one kitchen. Near important station. Buses pass back door. $ 475/mo. Phone 332－0178

　　② WELCOME TO OUR DANCE CLUB Free lessons. Every Saturday evening a different lesson every week. Bring your favourite CDs. Call Bridget at: 520－1928

　　③ SWIMMING LESSONS FOR STUDENTS Newquay Training Centre

　　July 8－10

　　④ WORK WANTED Strong boy pleased to work in garden or do housework. 3 hours a week.

　　See Tom.

根据前面广告的内容及以下各题中所给提示，选择正确答案。

Look at ad ① Susan is looking for a house to rent(出租). It doesn't matter how old and how expensive it is. She's got to study for her exams, so the house must be quiet.

1．Susan doesn't want to rent(租用) the house because ________.

[　　]

A．it's too old

B．it's too expensive

C．there is only one bedroom

D．it's too noisy

　　Look at ad ②

　　Mum：Look at that ad for the dance club! The lessons are free(免费的). You can join it!

　　Daughter：My dear mum! You haven't read it carefully. On Saturday, I have an English lesson in the morning, an art lesson in the afternoon and a maths lesson in the evening. I want some free time.

2．Why can't the daughter join the club?

[　　]

A．She has no CDs.

B．She has an art lesson.

C．She has an English lesson.

D．She has a maths lesson.

Look at ad ③ Mr. Klip's children are going to learn swimming. They'll have a holiday from July 1 to July 14.

3．How long will it take the children to learn to swim in the Centre?

[　　]

Look at ad ④ Nick has always wanted to work in a garden. He thinks it's an exciting place. It's hard work, but he can do it.

4．What does he need to do if he chooses to do the garden work?

[　　]

A．To help Tom with his lessons.

B．To clean the kitchen and the rooms.

C．To look after the flowers and grass.

D．To do the washing for 3 hours a week.

How to stay happy? Here are some good ideas:

• Smile a lot—A smile is the easiest and the most friendly gift to people around you. And it

makes yourself feel good as well.

•Sing -—"Sing in the car, sing in the shower and sing when you are ready for dinner. Sing when you feel frustrated and notice how the bad feelings go away.

•Laugh——Much like smiling, laughing is a great way to overcome difficulties.

•Be thankful—Say ‘"thank you” for everything in your life. It is a way to be happy.

•Act like a child—Do things like a child: jump on a beach, sit on a swing and skip. Remember: We do not stop playing basketball.

•Get creative—Creativity is a great way to stay happy. Think of creative things as a hobby. Paint, dance, cook something new or plant flowers in the garden.

If you don’t feel happy, have a try!

51. ways to stay happy are mentioned in the passage.

A. Three                       B. Four                         C. Six                        D. Seven

52. Which is the easiest present to everyone around?

A. Smiles.                     B. Songs.                      C. Flowers.                D. Chocolates.

53. What does the underlined word “overcome” mean in Chinese?

A.放松                         B.接受                          'C.带来                      D.克服

54. If you want to stay happy, you can          on the beach like a child.

A. paint                         B. walk                         C. jump                      D. sleep

55. According to the passage, how can you be creative?

A. You can play basketball.                                 B. You can do some art jobs.

C. You can say ‘"thank you”.                              D. You can sit on a swing.