Say No to Noise

Too much noise lowers our quality of life. Is there anything that can be done about it?

Life in a city means putting up with all sorts of noise we don’t want. We hear loud traffic, construction work and barking dogs. If we go into a shop, music might be blaring(震耳的). No matter where we turn, it seems, we are e_____1___ to the noise. We can close our eyes, but u_____2_____, we can’t close our ears. And noise pollution is just as harmful as air or water pollution.

Exposure to loud noise leads to permanent damage to our h_____3____. And continued exposure does further damage.

Noise that isn’t loud can also be harmful. Too much exposure to noise i____4___ stress. It can also cause poor concentration and headaches.

Noise costs money, too. S_____5____ windows must be used to keep the noise out. Sometimes main roads must be built farther away from schools, hospitals and housing areas.

H_____6____, noise pollution level is still likely to be reduced. Individuals can do a few things to fight noise. For example, inside your home or office, heavy curtains and rugs can absorb some of the noise.

We can also deal with the stress c____7___ by noise. To do that, we need a healthy diet and enough exercise, rest and relaxation.

In many towns, citizens groups are forming. They are pressuring public officials to make tougher laws and e_____8_____ them. They are also educating the public about the effects of noise. If you are fed up with noise, you might think about j___9___ one of these groups. Or starting one y____10_____!

1．Sports clothes are not a ______ for a formal wedding.

2．Some believe that we are e_________ with a special ability to learn language and that our brain adjusts itself to the language we hear around us.

3．The new secretary is a quick e_________ worker, and the boss is quite satisfied with her.

4．Education is c______ for all the children in China.

5．A small ________(补助) is provided to cover their basic needs such as food and clothing.

6．The people had to gather up their few __________(财物) and escaped abroad.

7．Dr Candy, the local doctor, offers to write him a__________(处方) for some medicine.

8．There is a growing ________(趋势) for people to travel abroad on holidays.

9．The modern hotel can _________(提供…住宿) up to 600 guests.

10．I was c_________ that she had taken her own diamond, and that Rosanna had assisted her.

We are e____________ three new secretaries next Monday.

第二节：书面表达（满分35分）
假设你是李华，你的美国朋友Chris给你发来e-mail，询问你校正在开展的“低碳生活” （low-carbon lifestyle）活动情况。请就以下几个方面的活动用英语写一封回信作一介绍。
上学（步行或骑自行车）
校内（节电节水，双面书写）
购物（使用环保购物袋）
你对活动的看法。
注意：
1．词数120左右；     
2．可适当增加细节，使行文连贯； 
3．开头语已为你写好。
Dear Chris,
I’m happy to receive your e-mail asking about what we are doing to promote a low-carbon lifestyle.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________                                                                             
Yours,
Li Hua

第二节：书面表达 （满分35分）

假设你是李华，你的美国朋友Chris给你发来e-mail，询问你校正在开展的“低碳生活” （low-carbon lifestyle）活动情况。请就以下几个方面的活动用英语写一封回信作一介绍。

上学（步行或骑自行车）

校内（节电节水，双面书写）

购物（使用环保购物袋）

你对活动的看法。

注意：

         1．词数120左右；      

2．可适当增加细节，使行文连贯； 

3．开头语已为你写好。

Dear Chris,

         I’m happy to receive your e-mail asking about what we are doing to promote a low-carbon lifestyle.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________                                                                             

Yours,

Li Hua