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6 Goodbye, plasticWanna go shopping? Before you leave youd better prepare a paper bag to carry your stuff or get more money to buy the bags! As a war against plastic bags has started around the country, people better get into the habit of bringing their own bags for shopping. w.w.w.k.s.5.u.c.o.mStarting from June 1, all shops and supermarkets will be forbidden from offering free plastic bags. Those going against the rule will face a fine up to 10,000 yuan. In addition, the manufacture（生产）, sale and use of bags less than 0.025 mm thick will also be banned.“We should encourage people to return to carrying cloth bags and using baskets for their vegetables,” said a notice from the State Council（国务院）. “While plastic bags are convenient fro shoppers, this has caused a serious waste of energy and environmental pollution.”It is estimated（预计）that the Chinese use up to 3 billion plastic bags a day. The country has to refine（炼）5 million tons of crude oil every year to make them. When these bags go to landfills or are burned, they pollute the air, waterways and soil, which forms a huge threat to the health of humans. If they are abandoned, it takes tem almost 1,000 years to break down into particle（微粒）that do not harm the environment. And the abandoned plastic bags are also dangerous to wildlife who eat tem by accident.Although some citizens are worried about the inconvenience of not having free plastic bags, most people are willing to make sacrifices（牺牲）to protect the environment.A large number of Chinese have begun making their own cloth bags. Li Hui, a high school student in Tianjin, cut out a shopping bag from his old trousers. Just like his classmates, he sent his first work to his neighbors to promote the use of environmentally-friendly bags. “I am so proud that they like my design and promised to use it,” said the boy. Goodbye, plasticWhy is such a rule made?Using plastic bags has (1) _ a serious waste of energy and environmental pollution.(2) _ do the plastic bags pollute the environment?A serious waste of (4) _Every year 5 million tons of crude oil is (5) _ to make enough plastic bags for people to use.Environmental pollution:When the plastic bags to landfills or are burned, they pollute air, waterways and soil, (6) _ a huge threat to the health of humans.Plastic bags do harm to the environment. It takes them a very long time to break down into (7) _ particles.The abandoned plastic bags are (8) _ to wildlife that eat them by accident.How do people (3) _ to the new rules?Although some citizens are worried about the inconvenience of not having (9) _ plastic bags, most people are willing to make sacrifices to protect the environment.A large number of Chinese have begun (10) _ their own cloth bags. 7Wondering how many calories the banana cream pie on your plate has? Some Japanese have a novel way to find out: Photograph it with a cellphone and send the image to an expert. With cellphones becoming common in Japan and rising concern over expanding waistlines, health-care providers will allow the calorie-conscious people to send photos of their meals to nutritionists (营养学家) for advice. Public health insurance offices in Osaka in Western Japan have launched the service on a trial basis. About 100 cardiac (心脏病的) patients signed up in the first year, followed by diabetes and obesity patients in the second. “Japanese have been getting fatter, especially men in their 20s and 30s. There is concern over what they learned about nutrition when they were younger,” the Osaka official, Satomi Onishi, said. “Were hoping that this program can help us deal with the problem.” Osaka is using a system developed by Asahi Kasei Corp. The system is operating among about 150 health-care providers and local governments around the country Nutritionists can work with photos from one days meals to several weeks worth. Results come back in three days. People can also log on a website to get further information. w.w.w.k.s.5.u.c.o.m Dr Yutaka Kimura has developed a similar system at Kansai Medical Universitys Hirakata Hospital, also in Osaka. Five patients have taken part in the programme, which costs $37 to join and $21 per month. Patients photograph meals over the course of three to seven days, and a nutritionist e-mails advice to them. “Patients used to fill in meal logs, but people tend to forget things or underestimate (低估) their portions (份),” Kimura said. “Photographing meals and e-mailing them can be easier and get more accurate results.” As Japanese have turned to bigger portions and more meat and fried foods, obesity and related illnesses such as high blood pressure have become a rising concern. The Health Ministry estimated last year that more than half of Japanese men and about one in five women between 40 and 70 years old were at the increased risk of heart disease, type II diabetes and other diseases because of obesity. With the Health Ministry hoping to see a 25% reduction in the number of people at the risk of these diseases by 2015, Osaka officials hope the cellphone program will help.New function of cellphonesReasonsCellphone cameras help Japanese lose (1) _.There is a growing concern about health and (2) _ slim.Obesity may result (3) _ diseases such as high pressure, heart disease, type II diabetes and so on.They hope the cellphone programme will help to (4) _ the number of people who are at the risk of these diseases.WaysThe service on a trial basis has been started to solve the problem of (5) _ fat.A system has been developed in which the value in (6) _ is told 3 days later according to the photos of meals (7) _ with cellphones.Another system has also developed in which advice is (9) _ to patients after a nutritionist gets (10)_ amount of nutrition from the photographed meals over the course of three to seven days.Further information can be got by (8) _ on a website. 8People unhappy with the rich: Poll There is growing dissatisfaction toward rich people, according to a new online poll. The poll by the China Youth Daily in collaboration(与合作) with S has highlighted the apparent discontent (不满)over the countrys widening income gap. Nearly 8,000 people filled in online questionnaires last week, and when asked to use three words to describe societys rich, the top responses were extravagant(奢侈的), greedy and corrupt.About 57 percent of those polled said that extravagant was the best word to describe the rich, followed closely by greedy.Ironically, despite their dissatisfaction, 93 percent of those polled wished they could be rich too, and that richer people should be socially responsible.Some 33 percent of respondents also praised rich people for being smart.Nearly 90 percent of respondents agreed that most people in society, including themselves, were willing to speak up for the poor but were reluctant to take action and actually do something for them.The survey comes on the heels of a heated debate over comments made by renowned economist Mao Yushi, who said he was speaking for the rich and working for the poor.A report released by the Asian Development Bank last Wednesday revealed that Chinas Gini coefficient - an indicator of the wealth divide - rose from 0.407 in 1993 to 0.43 in 2004.An earlier CASS report said that the richest 10 percent of Chinese families now own more than 40 percent of all private assets, while the poorest 10 percent share less than 2 percent of the total wealth.The countrys income disparity(悬殊) is close to that of Latin America, the report which came out in January, said. ThemePeople unhappy with the richThe poll by China DailyNearly 8,000 people filled in（1）_ on the （2）_last week.There is an（3） _ dissatisfaction tendency toward rich people.Ironically, in （4）_ of their dissatisfaction, 93 percent of the polled wished they could be rich too, and rich people should take “（5）_ responsibility”. （6）_ ,Mao Yushi, said he was “speaking for the rich and working for the poor.” A report （7）_ by the Asian Development BankThe richest 10 percent of Chinese families now on more than 40 percent of all （8）_ assets, while the poorest 10 percent （9）_ for less than 2 percent of the total wealth.The countrys income disparity is close to that of Latin America, the report came out in （10）_. 9Behind every symbol, there is a story. This is the story of a country opening its gates to the future. The story of a city reaches out to embrace humanity. The story of a people invites the world to join them, experience their culture, and share their joy. This is Dancing Beijing-the symbol of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.Dancing Beijing is a journey to the future, the emblem (象征) for China developing into a modern country. It represents the heart of an ancient culture embracing 2008 Olympic Games, the spirit of a people moving towards a new destiny. It conveys a message of hope, joy and unity. w.w.Dancing Beijing is a symbol of the citys promise to make the Games a success and to be unlike any the world has known. The Chinese seal of Dancing Beijing is a promise rooted in honor and trust, character and truth.Dancing Beijing is the citys image. The ancient art of calligraphy (书法艺术) expresses the grace and character of the Chinese and the charm and beauty of their traditions. The image of Beijings Olympics, inspired by the ancient figure for Beijing, turns the city into a dancing athlete in the graceful sweep of the calligraphers hand.Dancing Beijing is the color of China. Red is the most significant color in Chinese culture: a symbol of luck, of celebration and of new beginnings.Dancing Beijing represents the spirit of the individual. It is the symbol for every Olympian, every performer, every volunteer and every spectator. Arms extended wide, it invites all people and the world to share in the citys history, beauty, energy and its future.Dancing Beijing is in the form of the Chinese dragon, the ancient symbol of Chinese culture that has both power and majesty.Dancing Beijing is an invitation to Chinas celebration. It is a gesture of friendship and hope that the international community will unite in peace through sport.Dancing Beijing is an emblem of a celebration. The 1 behind the Symbol of Dancing BeijingDancing Beijing isa(n) 2 of our countrys 3 into a modern country.Beijings 4 to ensure the success.the image of the city of Beijing, an 5 of grace and character of the Chinese.a 6 of luck, celebration and new beginnings with the red color. Dancing Beijing 7 its arms wide to invite the whole world to experience the city. 8 on the form of the Chinese dragon, which is powerful and majestic.hopes to help the world 9 and live in peace with the help of sport.represents the Chinese people 10 to a new destiny. 10The modern Olympic Games were founded with the intention of improving health and education, promoting world peace and encouraging fair and equal competition. But over the years, the Olympic famous saying, “Faster, higher, stronger”, has pushed scientists as well as athletes to do everything possible to reach new levels.Doctors, engineers and coaches all use everything science can offer to achieve that little bit extra in competition. The reason modern technology has become part of sport is very simple: Winning is just as important as it was 2,500 years ago at the Olympics of ancient Greece.Development in technology has often been reflected in the methods of training and performance used at the Olympics through history. This technology falls into two main groups: improving an athletes performance in competition, and allowing results to be measured more accurately.One of the creations that have drawn the most attention is the new high-tech swimsuit from Speedo, which was used by most US swimmers in Athens. Until Sydney 2000, it was thought that the smaller the swimsuit, the faster the swimmer would travel.“However, the fact that at the Sydney Olympics, 28 of the 33 gold medallists were wearing the body covering Fastskin suit proved the theory was out of date,” said Andy Thomas, vice-president of Speedo. w.w.w.k.s.5.u.c.o.mThe companys full body suit is supposed to make swimmers 3 to 4 percent faster, particularly when turning or diving into the water. It is believed that the suit creates less water resistance as it moves, behaving more like a shark skin than a human skin.The introduction of high-tech equipment means that athletes in all sports, from the 100-metre sprint (短跑) to the pole vault (撑杆跳高), can now train more effectively and nourish (给以营养) their bodies better.Meanwhile, scientific development also means performances can be measured and studied far more accurately. Not only are winning times more accurately recorded, but cheating athletes are also easier to catch out. According to International Olympic Committee (IOC) requirements, two independent measuring systems should be used at all venues (比赛地点). Athens 2004 organizers used only the very latest equipment to measure distance and speed.What matters most in Olympics?Its (2)_ “Faster, higher, stronger”is pushing scientists and athletes as (3) _ to do whatever is possible to reach new levels.(1)_ is the most important thing at the modern Olympic Games.Science can (4)_ athletes performance in competition.Science can get results (8)_ more accurately.High-tech swimsuit from Speedo can make swimmers 3 to 4 %faster when (5)_ or diving into water and was worn by some gold (6)_ at the modern Olympics.Athletes in all sports can train in a more effective (7)_.Winning times canbe (9)_ more accurately.Cheating athletes can be (10)_ caught out. 11Your blood makes a round trip through your body in less than one minute thousands of times a day. It travels through tubes called blood vessels. There are three main kinds of blood vessels-arteries, veins（静脉） and capillaries（毛细血管）. When blood is pumped out of your heart it goes into your largest arteries. These branch into smaller arteries, which branch into still smaller ones. The blood flows from the smallest arteries into your capillaries.Capillaries are bridge between your arteries and your veins. They are the tiniest blood vessels, so small that you can not see them without a microscope. Blood travels from the capillaries into tiny veins. These lead to larger and still larger veins. Finally, the largest veins take the blood back to your heart. w.w.w.k.s.5.u.c.o.mBlood feeds your cells, cleans them, and works to keep them healthy. It carries food and oxygen to each cell of your body. The food and oxygen get into cells by passing through the thin walls of your capillaries.Blood cleans all your cells by picking up wastes from them. The wastes pass from your cells, through the capillary walls into your blood. The wastes called urea and uric acid are carried by the blood to our body and urine. The waste gas called carbon dioxide is carried by the blood to your lungs. It leaves your body when you breathe out. Blood also protects you. It has special cells in it that fight germs. The cells in your blood that fight germs are called “white cells”. These are like an army for your body. They kill harmful germs that get into your blood. When a large number of germs enter your body, the number of white cell “ soldiers” grows. A lot of blood moves to the area where the germs are. The white cell soldiers attack the germs and kill them. The used white cells and dead germs form the thick yellow liquid called pus（脓）. If the pus is inside a sore on your skin, it may leak out. w.w.w.k.s.5.u.c.o.m(1)_ about your blood(2)_ blood travelFrom your heart to the (3)_ , the capillaries and your (4) _ back to your heart.Why you need bloodto feed your (5) _to clean your cells by (6) _to (7) _ your cells stay healthyHow blood (8) _ youfighting germs with (9) _ cellshelping to form the thick yellow (10) _ called pus. 12Some people believe that greed and selfishness has become the basis of modern society, and we should return to the old traditions of family and community then we will have a better life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above opinion?In this fast-paced world, many values are undergoing major changes. While people traditionally prioritize caring, sharing and generosity in life and work, modern people seem to be more self-absorbed and self-concerned. Modern people act selfishly to survive the harsh competition of life. They say that it is a jungle out there. To survive, you have to fight with whatever means that come handy. Obviously greedy and selfishness go perfectly well with such ideas. In a company, employees do everything they can to get better pay and higher position, even at the cost of colleagues. We are in any way advocating any selfish conduct. It is just that people are pressured to act in a certain way due to outside influences. In spite of common practice, it is hard to conclude that modern society is built on greed and selfishness, both of which are not newly invented vocabulary. In ancient times people also did greedy and selfish things though such behaviors were more condemned then. But we can not ignore the fact that people in the past lived a relatively more isolated life and faced less pressure compared with their modern counterparts. Are we happier to share with others and be generous to them? T