What do people do with their old, out of date but still useful computers? Most people don’t know how to deal with them. Many old computers are put away. Many more are simply thrown away as rubbish.

Finally, some companies are thinking of ways to bring down the number of old computers. Sony has agreed to help recycle old Sony products(产品). Dell, Hewlett Packard and other companies now also take back some old computers of their own brands.

In some countries, laws have been passed, too. Computer companies have to pay for collecting and recycling their used products. And 70% of the computer waste must be recycled. The idea behind the laws is that computer companies themselves should pay for the cost. That will encourage them to make computers which are easier and cheaper to repair and upgrade(升级).

Yet many people are throwing away good computers, while others cannot afford them at all. Hundreds of organizations are working on this problem. They collect and repair old computers. Some also teach others how to repair computers. These repaired computers then go to schools, charities(慈善团体) or people who need them. Giving a used computer to one of these organizations can turn one person’s rubbish into someone else’s useful things and cut down waste, too.

根据短文内容,选择正确答案。

1.What do many people do with old computers?

A.They repair them.

B.They sell them.

C.They send them to others.

D.They stop using them.

2.How many computer companies are mentioned in the second paragraph?

A.One. B.Two. C.Three. D.Four.

3.According to the laws in some countries, computer companies must _____.

A.recycle most of their products

B.collect all their used products

C.repair and upgrade old computers

D.make more cheaper computers

4.What do the organizations do to solve the problem of old computers?

A.Help the computer companies to collect them.

B.Repair and send them to those who need them.

C.Help people to learn to use them.

D.Turn rubbish into useful things.

5.What is the main idea of this passage?

A.Repairing old computers.

B.Encouraging to make cheap computers.

C.Recycling old computers.

D.Helping those who need computers.

Hi, everyone! I am Paul Hawking, the trip leader for this weekend' s activity. It’s that time of the year again when the days are long and it is nice to sit outside and enjoy some oysters(牡蛎).

We plan to head out to the Mission Bay this Sunday for a beach picnic. You can buy fresh oysters at the Mission Bay Oyster Company and you just need to pay $6 to $l0 for each dozen, depending on the size. It' s on Sunday, June 30.

We will meet at the Student Center at 9:00 a.m. and all go together. The driving time is one and a half to two hours, and the time of return is still uncertain. Come and join us in what must now be the 4th or 5th such trip for the Outing Club.

The oyster farm has a small picnic area with chairs and barbecue grills (烧烤架). Bring some briquettes (煤球) if you would like to grill. Except for oysters, oysters and oysters, little is available there, so please bring your own food and drinks. And of course, if you have any special oyster recipes (食谱), bring them make them and share them!

The weather forecast says it's going to be sunny and around 26°C this weekend. My telephone number is 408-896-3228. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. Remember to finish your homework before we leave for the picnic.

1.On June 30, Paul Hawking will ______.

A. hold a meeting at the Student Center

B. arrive at the oyster farm at 9:00 a.m.

C. teach the students to cook oysters

D. take the students for a picnic

2.If you buy 24 big oysters, you should probably pay _________.

A. $6 B.$10 C.$12 D.$20

3. If you plan to grill, you must bring ___________.

A. a BBQ grill B. some briquettes

C. your own recipes D. some oysters

4.Which of the following statement is TRUE?

A. The writer plans to head out the Mission Bay next Sunday for a beach picnic.

B. You should finish the homework before leaving for the picnic.

C. You can buy and share food and drinks on the farm

D. The driving time is less than one and a half hour

5. Where does this text probably come from?

A. A notice on a school website.

B. A book on the Mission Bay.

C. A business newspaper.

D. A science magazine.

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