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For many of us, summertime means road trips to the beach or mountains, or at the very least some additional dust on the outside of our vehicles. The extra dirt leads us to do one of two things: wash our car in the driveway or head to the car wash. But which choice is better for the environment?

The main concerns with either choice are the amount of fresh water being used and the types of chemicals used to remove the dirt. Both of these concerns can be closely monitored when washing the car at home, says Katy Gresh, spokeswoman for the Southwest Region of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. She advises car owners to keep a set amount of water for the entire wash. “You don’t want to leave the water running or use more than you need for the job,” she says. But even following this advice comes with an environmental risk: Washing your car in the driveway gets the dirty water into drains(下水道).

“Drains are not made for treating waste,” says John Scholmbert, executive director of 3 Rivers Wet Weather. Even when car owners use natural soaps to wash their car, Schombert says they are probably ineffective in breaking down grease (油脂)anyway.

The commercial car wash knows full well the rules regarding wastewater in drains. According to the International Carwash Association (ICA), professional car washes must use special water treatment systems. These processes not only keep the dirty water out of drains and regular water treatment systems, but they also work to reduce water usage at commercial facilities.

As experts point out, cleaning our car at home can use 100 gallons of water. Compare that to self-service car washes, which allow you to use only about 17 or 18 gallons of water. And most full-service car washes average about 30 to 45 gallons of water per vehicle.

1. What does Katy suggest people do about washing cars?
A.Avoid using chemicals.B.Put aside some water.
C.Save treated water.D.Use soft toothbrushes.
2. What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?
A.Drawbacks of water treatment systems
B.Processes of getting rid of dirty water.
C.Advantages of professional car washes.
D.Rules of handling wastewater.
3. Which method of car washing consumes the least water?
A.The self-service car washes.
B.Car washing in the driveway.
C.The full-service car washes.
D.Car washing using natural soaps
4. What can be the best title of the text?
A.Do you put car washing at risk?
B.Do Americans use less water than they did years ago?
C.Why dish washers are better than hand washing?
D.Which is better: Car wash or DIY?

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【推荐1】You may not pay much attention to your daily elevator ride. Many of us use a lift several times during the day without really thinking about it. But Lee Gray, PhD, of the University of North Carolina, US, has made it his business to examine this overlooked form of public transport. He is known as the “Elevator Guy”.

“The lift becomes this interesting social space where etiquette (礼仪)is sort of strange,” Gray told the BBC. “They are socially very interesting but often very awkward places.”

We walk in and usually turn around to face the door. If someone else comes in, we may have to move. And here, according to Gray, liftusers unthinkingly go through a set pattern of movements. He told the BBC what he had observed.

He explained that when you are the only one inside a lift, you can do whatever you want – it’s your own little box.

If there are two of you, you go into different corners, standing diagonally (对角线地)across from each other to create distance.

When a third person enters, you will unconsciously form a triangle. And when there is a fourth person it becomes a square, with someone in every corner. A fifth person is probably going to have to stand in the middle.

New entrants to the lift will need to size up the situation when the doors slide open and then act decisively. Once in, for most people the rule is simple – look down, or look at your phone.

Why are we so awkward in lifts?

“You don’t have enough space,” Professor Babette Renneberg, a clinical psychologist at the Free University of Berlin, told the BBC. “Usually when we meet other people we have about an arm’s length of distance between us. And that’s not possible in most elevators.”

In such a small, enclosed space it becomes very important to act in a way that cannot be construed (理解)as threatening or strange. “The easiest way to do this is to avoid eye contact,” she said.

1. The main purpose of the article is to _______.
A.share an interesting but awkward elevator ride
B.tell us some unwritten rules of elevator etiquette
C.analyze what makes people feel awkward in an elevator
D. remind us not to behave strangely when in an elevator
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C.try to keep a distance from other people
D.make eye contact with those in the elevator
3. Which of the following describes how people usually stand when they are in the elevator?
A.AB.BC.CD.D
4. The underlined phrase “size up” in Paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to _______.
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C.put up withD.make the best of
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Some jobs require employees to work night shifts. Working the night shifts often means better money, but that also comes negative side effects.

The human body is naturally inclined(倾向于)to work during the day and sleep at night.     1     Your body will be able to fully adjust to this new style of rest and work. However, according to the National Sleep Foundation, constant exhaustion(疲倦) may be part of the lifestyle of working the night shift.

In addition to exhaustion from working the night shift, sleep disturbances can occur, even when your body has the opportunity to get some shut-eye during the day.     2     Instead of getting a full eight hours of sleep, which is what most people need, it’s typical for night shift workers to only take a long nap after their shift.

Working night shifts can also cause social and relational problems. Because many social events happen during the evening, people who work the shift miss out on important relationship-building opportunities.     3     When husbands or wives rarely see one another or rarely go to bed together, this will affect their communication and their marriage life.

    4     Exhaustion, sleep problems, personal and relational issues and other health issues, over time, can lead to depression if not taken care of properly.

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【推荐3】How can I fight laziness?

Lazy people will never amount to anything in life. However, laziness can be defeated once a few changes have been made in your mind.

    1    . Many people lack sleep constantly, since they stay up too late and get up too early to prepare for work. These people have little motivation once they arrive home. Laziness works hand in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency to put off things. By adjusting your sleep schedule to provide a few more hours of meaningful rest, you can fight laziness throughout the day.

Another way to fight laziness is to change your mind from passive to active.    2    .Others take a more proactive(积极主动的) approach, viewing each task as a challenge they must overcome alone. Laziness sets in when you no longer feel in charge of your own life.

Some people fight laziness by removing the temptations(诱惑) that surround them. A television in the living room may provide entertainment, but watching too much TV often contributes to laziness. Create a reward system for yourself, just as parents do for a child to promote responsibility.    3    .

    4    . Spouses(配偶) and children may all have different energy levels, but laziness can be spread if not dealt with immediately. To fight household laziness, set an example, be the first to collect and wash dishes after a meal. Others in the home may eventually follow your example and perform their own task. It is difficult to practice laziness when you are surrounded by motivated people.

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