E-waste is fast becoming a serious problem around the world. This report will examine this problem and provide some possible ways to solve it.
We live in a society that is producing and using electronics(电子产品) all the time. It is often cheaper to buy new products than to repair old ones. Also, through clever advertising, companies always encourage people to change their old TVs, mobile phones and computers for the latest models. E-waste is created when we throw away old ones. In the EU alone, about 8,700,000 tons of e-waste is produced each year. Sadly, just over 1,000,000 tons is recycled.
Burying(填埋) e-waste or burning it cause serious problems for the environment. Electronics have dangerous things in them. These things can then get into the ground or pollute the air when they are burnt.
In recent years, ____. However, their plans are not always managed properly. Sometimes electronics are just sent to poor countries such as Ghana. Here they are often burnt in public areas, which is very bad for people’s health. Setting up recycling centers is a good way to solve this problem. E-cycling centers could recycle the parts that can be reused and deal with the rest properly.
Another way is to make producers responsible(负责任) for their used products. This means that producers must take back old products which are no longer wanted. They should then make sure they are properly recycled or reused.
As for us, we should try to cut down on e-waste. Change electronics only when we have to. And don’t buy a product just to have the latest model.
E-waste is a serious problem in the modern world. Both producers and users must take actions and try to keep it to the smallest amount.
【小题1】According to the passage, it is often _______ to buy new electronics than to repair old ones.

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You've Got a Cold!
You feel tired and you have no energy.  You can't breathe out of your nose and your throat hurts Don't be afraid. you have probably just got a     . Every year, many kids experience this sick feeling Some kids have up to eight colds every year. So, what_  is a cold?
Well, a cold is an infection（传染. It affects（影响） your nose,  ears and throat and makes you feel sick and weak.  It's very      to catch a cold.  When someone sneezes or coughs near you, bacteria  (细菌）  travel through the air and     your body and then make you sick.
Also, if you touch your nose or eyes after touching something that has bacteria on it,    a door or your desk at school, you can get sick.
Some of the symptoms（症状） of a cold _  a fever, a sore throat and a cough. If you sneeze, or if your nose is runny and your _   are watery, you've probably got a cold. Most people who have got a cold feel very tired and don't have much energy to do anything.
A cold is not a pleasant thing to      . However, there are some things you can do to feel better.  You should have hot drinks      you've got a sore throat and cough.
You should eat healthy foods and get a lot of rest so your body can be strong enough to  fight  your cold. If you've got a fever, or if you aren't feeling better within a few days, you should visit your doctor and take some medicine.
A cold can be frustrating,      just remember that there are many things you can do to feel better and get stronger. Take care of your body and stay healthy.

1. What is necessary to know when we speak English besides using grammar?

A. Introduction.    B. The culture.       C. Grammar.            D. Topics.

2. "When speaking to a stranger, ask them where they are from and then make a connection (联系) with that place" can be used as a sentence to_______.

A. speak about location                                      B. talk about sports

C. address people                                                D. talk about work

3. We can learn from the text that_______.

A. Americans shake hands when greeting same sex friends

B. different sex friends should hold hands when first meeting

C. when you speak to others, it's polite to look into their eyes

D. smoking is not allowed in the modem United Sates

4. What would be the best title for the text?

A. American English Tips.                          B. Language Differences.

C. The Different Language Culture.         D. American Customs.

Grades aren’t everything, but if you or your parents are worried about your report cards, try some of these easy tips.
【小题1】____________________Find out how much time you need to spend on each subject every week, and figure out from your teachers when the homework is due, and then make a schedule. According to the schedule, you are able to make a study pan.
【小题2】_________________.Most teachers base grades on homework, and it’s easier to keep up with your assignments(作业) than it is to dig yourself out of a hole.
【小题3】_________________Your teachers may have suggestions about what you can do to learn more and improve what you can’t. But you have to ask!
【小题4】___________________When you get a bad grade, you probably get angry and sad. That’s  normal, but you should also use the experience to try to figure out what went wrong so you can avoid the same mistake in the future.
Study with your friends. Sometimes it’s hard to get started on homework, so you may meet with one or two friends to do your work. But this won’t work if you and your friends decide to watch TV or play video games instead of doing your homework!