In response to the problem, the local government has decided to fight against air pollution. It has closed down several factories, which were
considered to be the major cause of the pollution. Many power plants have been modernized to give off less pollution and also moved further away from people's homes so as to decrease the damage. At the same time, the local government has decided to plant trees in and around the region because trees can absorb some of the pollution.
People welcome all the measures taken by the government. Consequently, more and more people have begun to move back to the region to take part in this battle for a clean environment.
第二单元(Eating disorders among young people)
It is reported that Chinese students are doing far better than American students in their studies. What are the reasons?
That Chinese have strong belief in hard work is the first of the two main factors contributing to Chinese students' outstanding performance. Chinese students believe that through hard work and effort, people can perfect
themselves and gain a better future for themselves. And they have also set higher standards for themselves. The second factor is that Chinese students have a strong duty to their families. They work hard not just for themselves but for the honor of their families. They have a high sense of responsibility. They believe that they do not deserve the support of their parents unless they do well in their studies.
The two important factors are the major causes why Chinese students do so well in their studies. 第三单元(There are serious security problems in Brooklyn New York) There are serious security problems in Brooklyn, New York. Not long ago a young lady was murdered at a time still early in the evening. Marissa Parry was returning home from the job at about 9 in the evening. She was walking the 100-foot distance from the parking lot to the entrance of her apartment. Suddenly a man attacked her from behind. He grabbed her and stabbed her with a knife. Miss Parry struggled and screamed for help. But no one came to help her. The man stabbed her again! Then the man got into his car and drove away. Miss Parry could no longer stagger to her feet; she lay just a few feet away from her apartment, dying. 第四单元(The life of Charlie Chaplin) Charlie Chaplain was born in 1889 in London. His childhood was one ofextreme poverty and he did not have much schooling. But Charlie showed a gift for acting and longed to be an actor.
In 1910 Charlie went to the United States for the first time as part of a troupe and thus started his formal acting career. He was very successful in his acting and made about 80 films throughout his life.
After World War II, Chaplin did not stop to rest on his earlier success. He gave up the Little Tramp character and tried to grow as an artist. Later Chaplin settled in Switzerland and stayed there for the rest of his life. He died inSwitzerland on December 25, 1977 and the world lost one of the greatest creative artists of the 20th century. 第五单元(To many people,a cowboy is a hero)
To many people, a cowboy is a fantastic hero. A cowboy is a tall and strong man, wearing cowboy hat and boots, riding a horse and with guns around his waist. He remains alert to everything around him all the time. When danger is around, he never fails to sense or detect it, and he is always brave to face the danger. A cowboy is a skilled horseman and good gunman. He is a hero who helps the good people while punishing the bad. He seems like a superman who appears where he is needed. A cowboy does what's right and refuses money for his good actions, because he does not care about money. What he cares about is doing justice.
第六单元(There are some key steps in career planning)
There are some key steps in career planning. The first one is to study yourself. Understanding what you are like, what you value, and what you become is the foundation for career planning. In studying yourself, you examine your strengths, your weaknesses and your goals. The second step is to write your career goals down. Write something down may lead to new ideas and may help you see your possibilities. Another step is to review your plans and progress periodically. This may help you see how you have done so far and help you realize what steps to take next. Planning further steps can help you face new changes. Talking with your friends helps you improve your career plans and make them work.
第七单元(Computers work wonders)
The speed and efficiency of today's computers are working wonders for our age. Computer-controlled machinery is taking over many boring and dangerous jobs. Computers are working more reliably and efficiently and saving a lot of time for more creative work! By sharing information with people all over the world, people are tracking down criminals without losing a second. In addition, computers instantly send messages thousands of miles away so that we can hear or see what is happening at the other end of the world. Computers never get tired and they can work 24 hours a day. Computers are
making our lives much easier than before. All we have to do is just to CLICK and the computers do everything for us.
第八单元(How to become successful in your lenrning)
What should we do in order to become successful learners? The
following are some suggestions.
Concentrating. Good learners allow no interruptions in their study time. Once they set to study, they don't answer phone calls, watch TV, or read newspapers.
Studying everywhere. Good learners are good at studying everywhere. For example, they practice speaking English to themselves when waiting for a meeting to start or for the bus to come. Some of them stick a vocabulary list on their bathroom wall and learn a new word every day while brushing their teeth.
Taking notes. Good learners divide a page into two parts: Write notes on the right and put down the main ideas on the left. At the end of each class, they write a few sentences about the lesson's main points.
第九单元(Bad babits can ruin your health ) Bad habit can ruin your health. For example, excessive coffee drinking can bring side effects. Excessive coffee drinking will stain teeth and cause stomach irritation. Another bad habit is to skip breakfast, which is very common among city dwellers. The stomach produces acids during the night; without food in the morning, these acids will irritate the stomach. Without breakfast, you are more likely to suffer from fatigue, an upset stomach, or a headache. Just the opposite of skipping breakfast is eating too much before sleep. This habit will contribute to the problem of being overweight.
Of course, there are many other bad habits that can harm your health, such as smoking and drinking to excess. Doctors have been advising people to get rid of these annoying habits and lead healthier lives.
第十单元(shopping today and in the pase) Shopping has changed in recent years. Going shopping took time and strength in the past. If you were to buy food, household items and clothing, you had to visit different shops. Sometimes they were not within walking distance. You had to take a bus to go from one place to another. It was not
unusual that shopping would take you a whole day and at the time you returned home, you'd be completely exhausted.
In contrast, shopping nowadays has become something enjoyable. A lot of supermarkets, in which prices are usually lower and a wider variety of items are offered—mainly food, household items, clothing, bedding and
furniture or even anything that is out of your imagination. So you can buy everything
you need in a single supermarket. Most of the supermarkets operate on the \"serve yourself\" method: You go in, pick up a basket, walk round it and choose what you want. At the exit there is a checkout lane where you pay for everything at one time.
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