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     We already know the fastest, least expensive way to slow climate change: Use less energy. With a little

effort, and not much money, most of us could reduce our energy diets by 25 percent or more-doing the

Earth a favor while also helping our wallets. Not long ago, my wife, PJ, and I tried a new diet-not to lose a

little weight but to answer an annoying question about climate change. Scientists have reported recently that

the world is heating up even faster than predicted only a few years ago, and that the consequences could be

severe if we don' t keep reducing emissions (排放) of carbon dioxide( CO2) and other greenhouse gases that

are trapping heat in our atmosphere.

     We decided to try an experiment. For one month we recorded our personal emissions of CO2. We wanted

to see how much we could cut back, so we went on a strict diet. The average US household (家庭) produces

about 150 pounds of CO2 a day by doing common-place things like turning on air-conditioning or driving cars.

That's more than twice the European average and almost five times the global average, mostly because

Americans drive more and have bigger houses. But how much should we try to reduce?

     For an answer, I checked with Tim Flannery, author of The Weather Makers: How Man Is Changing the

Climate and What It Means for Life on Earth. In his book, he had challenged readers to make deep cuts in

personal emissions to keep the world from reaching extremely important tipping points, such as the melting

(融化) of the ice sheets in Greenland or West Antarctica."To stay below that point, we need to reduce CO2

emissions by 80 percent." he said.

     Good advice, I thought. I' d opened our bedroom windows to let in the wind. We' d gotten so used to

keeping our air-conditioning going around the clock. I' d almost forgotten the windows even opened. We

should not let this happen again. It' s time for us to change our habits if necessary.

It can be inferred from the passage that _____.

A. it is necessary to keep the air-conditioning on all the time

B. it seems possible for every household to cut emissions of CO2

C. the average US household produces about 3,000 pounds of CO2 a month

D. the average European household produces about 1, 000 pounds of CO2 a month

答案

答案:B

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“What’s in a name?”According to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet,there is not too much.“That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”But Shakespeare may have been wrong.In most cultures,names matter a great deal.

Americans choose names for their children with care.Parents usually think about the impression a name gives,not its meaning.Most Americans would consider a“Jennifer”more attractive than a “Bertha”,for example.The last name,or,surname,must also be considered when choosing a first and middle name.A name like Lester Chester Hester would sound poetic,but odd.Parents would avoid names that remind them of people they don’t like.On the other hand,people might name their children after a respected elderly relative or even a famous person.The popularity of certain names can change with each new generation.Names that were once common,like Fanny or Elmer,sound old-fashioned today.But other names—like John and David,Mary and Sarah—have stood the test of time and continue to be favorites.

People in Ameica don’t always call their friends and relatives by their given names.Instead,they often use nicknames.Sometimes nicknames are short forms of a longer name.For instance,a girl named Elizabeth may be called Lisa,Beth or Betsy.As children grow up,they may decide for themselves which nickname they wish to be called.Some people just go by the initials of their first and middle names,like B.J.or R.C.And of course,people may call their children or their sweethearts other special nicknames.Often they have a “sweet” flavor,like Honey or Sugar.What’s in a name? A world of significance.So if you’re choosing an English name for yourself,take care to choose a good one.Amade-up name could sound strange to native English speakers.And a translation of your Chinese name may not make an appropriate name,either.But a good name can leave a positive and lasting impression.As an American politician once said,“In real life,unlike in Shakespeare,the sweetness of the rose depends upon the name it bears.”

1.What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 2 mean?

A.People change names in order to be popular with the new generation.

B.Names will change by themselves in order to be popular.

C.Some names may no longer be popular among the new generation.

D.No names can stand the test of time.

2.When choosing names,you should stick to the following principles except that_________.

A.the impression a name gives is more important than its meaning

B.you can name after a well-known person

C.surname should be paid attention to

D.you can create a name that is special

3.The word “initial” in paragraph 3 probably means_________.

A.nickname            B.the first letter        C.short form        D.title

4.The author will name a newly born baby girl             .

A.Bertha               B.Fanny             C.Yunyun          D.Elizabeth

5.What is the main idea of this passage?

A.Names have great significance to Americans.    

B.Names change when time goes by.

C.Chinese people should be careful when choosing their English names.

D.Roses smell sweet by any other name.