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Paper is named for papyrus, a reed like plant used by ancient Egyptians as writing material more than 5000 years ago. The Chinese invented the paper that we use 2000 years ago.

A piece of paper is really made up of tiny fibers, unlike a piece of material. The fibers used in paper, however, are plant fibers, and there are millions of them in one sheet. In addition to the plant fiber, dyes and additives such as resin may be used. Dyes can make the paper different colors; resin may add weight and texture.

Where do these fibers come from ? The majority of paper is made from the plant fiber that comes from trees. Millions are cut down, but new trees are planted in their place. Paper may be also made from things like old rags or pieces of cloth. Wastepaper, paper that has been made and used, can be turned into recycled paper. This recycling process saves forest, energy and reduces air and water pollution.

1. According to the passage, the paper that we use was first invented by

A. the Chinese B. the Egyptians C. ancient cultures D. foresters

2. What is the main ingredient in most paper ?

A. resin B. cardboard C. plant fiber D. papyrus

3. According to the passage, the primary source of the plant fiber used in paper is

A. rags B. trees C. fabric D. wastepaper

4. According to the passage, recycling paper is

A. bad for the environment C. good for the environment

B. wasteful D. economical

5. According to the passage, recycling paper does all of the following EXCEPT

A. reduce the need for ink C. save energy

B. save forests D. reduce air pollution

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

Good morning, I’m Alex. And today I will talk about recycling. Recycling has a lot of advantages. Firstly, it saves the environment. Instead of cutting more trees to produce paper, we can use recycled papers. Secondly, recycling also saves energy. Thirdly, recycling helps reducing global warming and reduce pollution. Finally, recycling helps saving money. Recycled articles cost less than new ones. In conclusion, using recycled product is environmentally-friendly and money-saving. Therefore, we should put plastic bottles in recycling bins and buy recycled products.

Question:Recycling wastes energy.

A. True

B. False

SAVING THE ENVIRONMENT: ONE HOME AT A TIME Pollution can be seen not only throughout the world, but also in our own homes. It comes from household chemicals, the amount of water people use and the waste people produce and throw away. What can be done to stop this pollution? Surprisingly, a person can help save the environment by doing simple things. First, we need to recycle, which allows products to be used over and over again. Recycling can also reduce the number of trees cut down to produce paper products. It takes very little effort. It is not hard to place plastic and glass bottles, aluminum cans and paper in a bin. Anyone can do it. Second, we need to watch the amount of water used in the home. It can be conserved by taking short showers instead of baths, repairing leaky faucets, using the dishwasher or washing machine only when fully loaded, or simply turning the faucet off while brushing your teeth. Third, we need to reduce waste. We need to recycle whenever possible, but should also try to use this waste effectively. For example, grass clippings and food scraps can be made into compost for plants. The average person produces 4.3 pounds of waste every day, but we can reduce that amount by recycling and reusing. If we do our part in our own homes, we can help keep the planet from becoming more polluted. Question 36: Pollution can be caused from the following sources EXCEPT______. A. water in rivers B. water from households C. wastes D. household chemicals Question 37: Recycling can help us ______. A. never cut down trees B. use products again and again C. place garbage bins easily D. produce more paper products Question 38: In order to save water, we can do all of the following things EXCEPT______. A. take short showers instead of baths B. repair leaky faucets C. fully use the washing machine D. turn the faucet off while brushing your teeth Question 39: Recycling helps to reduce waste because______. A. plants need to develop B. a person can do it in his home C. waste can be recycled and reused D. an average man produces compost for plants Question 40: The word "It" in paragraph 2 refers to ______. A. cutting down B. the number C. recycling D. effort

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

Good morning, I’m Alex. And today I will talk about recycling. Recycling has a lot of advantages. Firstly, it saves the environment. Instead of cutting more trees to produce paper, we can use recycled papers. Secondly, recycling also saves energy. Thirdly, recycling helps reducing global warming and reduce pollution. Finally, recycling helps saving money. Recycled articles cost less than new ones. In conclusion, using recycled product is environmentally-friendly and money-saving. Therefore, we should put plastic bottles in recycling bins and buy recycled products.

Question:Recycling pollutes the environment.

A. True

B. False

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Paper makes up about 28 percent of solid trash in landfills and one ton of paper takes (1) ___________ about 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space. Recycling paper and cardboard saves space in landfills for trash (2) ___________ cannot be recycled and saving space in landfills reduces the need to build more landfills. Many communities oppose the building of new landfills in their neighborhoods.

   Recycling one ton of paper saves (3) ___________ equivalent to the energy needed to power the average U.S. home for six months and saves about 7,000 gallons of water. Making recycled paper into new paper products saves energy and water (4) ___________ the number of energy-intensive steps and processes that use water are reduced.

Question 3:

A. money

B. thing

C. energy

D. people

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Paper makes up about 28 percent of solid trash in landfills and one ton of paper takes (1) ___________ about 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space. Recycling paper and cardboard saves space in landfills for trash (2) ___________ cannot be recycled and saving space in landfills reduces the need to build more landfills. Many communities oppose the building of new landfills in their neighborhoods.

   Recycling one ton of paper saves (3) ___________ equivalent to the energy needed to power the average U.S. home for six months and saves about 7,000 gallons of water. Making recycled paper into new paper products saves energy and water (4) ___________ the number of energy-intensive steps and processes that use water are reduced.

Question 1:

A. in

B. for

C. up

D. of

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Paper makes up about 28 percent of solid trash in landfills and one ton of paper takes (1) ___________ about 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space. Recycling paper and cardboard saves space in landfills for trash (2) ___________ cannot be recycled and saving space in landfills reduces the need to build more landfills. Many communities oppose the building of new landfills in their neighborhoods.

   Recycling one ton of paper saves (3) ___________ equivalent to the energy needed to power the average U.S. home for six months and saves about 7,000 gallons of water. Making recycled paper into new paper products saves energy and water (4) ___________ the number of energy-intensive steps and processes that use water are reduced.

Question 2:

A. that

B. who

C. where

D. why

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

Good morning, I’m Alex. And today I will talk about recycling. Recycling has a lot of advantages. Firstly, it saves the environment. Instead of cutting more trees to produce paper, we can use recycled papers. Secondly, recycling also saves energy. Thirdly, recycling helps reducing global warming and reduce pollution. Finally, recycling helps saving money. Recycled articles cost less than new ones. In conclusion, using recycled product is environmentally-friendly and money-saving. Therefore, we should put plastic bottles in recycling bins and buy recycled products.

Question: Recycling has a lot of benefits.

A. True

B. False