【推荐1】Helping the environment and protecting our resources are very important activities.     1     There are several ways that you can help protect this planet we call home.

Use reusable bags. Plastic bags that get thrown out end up in landfills or in other parts of the environment.     2     Also, it takes decades for the bags to decompose (分解). Therefore, whether you are shopping for food, clothes or books, use a reusable bag. This cuts down on litter and prevents animals from getting hold of them.

Use reusable drink containers. Instead of buying individually packaged drinks, consider buying a reusable water bottle.     3     A lot of coffee shops, Starbucks, for example, even offer a discount to customers who use a reusable container for their drinks.

Save electricity. Use energy-efficient light bulbs (灯泡) instead of regular bulbs. They last longer, which will save you a bit of money. What’s more, make sure you turn off lights, the TV, and other devices when you are not using them. Turn off your air conditioning or heat when it’s not necessary.     4     Open your windows in the early fall or put on more clothes in the early winter.

Save water. More water is wasted than we realize. Turn off the water tap when you are brushing your teeth. Don’t turn your shower on until you’re ready to get in and wash your hair. Limit your water usage as you wash dishes.     5    

A．This is especially true as the seasons change.

B．And students without doubt can make a difference.

C．They last longer, which will save you a bit of money.

D．Everyone should take measures to fight against the water pollution.

E．These can kill animals who get stuck in them or mistake them for food.

F．Not only will this help protect the environment, but help you save money.

G．Developing these habits will be good for both the environment and your wallet.

【推荐2】How to restore (恢复) balance in life

Many of us give our time and energy generously to our family members, friends, and co-workers, but often ignore our own needs.     1    Here some people share the experiences that made them realize they had to start taking care of themselves — and what they’re doing about it.

Lighten your load

Before you can take care of anyone else, you need to be able to care for yourself. My own personal truth is that I am a part of God, and he does not want me to feel burdened.    2    

Learn to accept forgiveness

I accepted forgiveness, and since then I have forgiven myself, as well as all the people I considered to have caused me pain in one way or another.    3    

Be grateful

I do my own kind of gratitude meditation (沉思) every night.     4    Together, avoiding the negative energy of feeling like a victim and producing the positive force of gratitude provide me with the strength to take care of both myself and others.

Take a walk

    5    I do it slowly, and I pray. I notice that when I walk I feel better mentally and physically. I admire trees, the flowers and the sky. I realize I need to lose weight, but I don’t want to fill my head with negative self-talk. I want to have an “I can do this” mentality(心态).

A．I realized that forgiving means healing.

B．I try to walk 3-4 times a week for 45 minutes

C．I find it’s easy to forgive myself and others

D．I was used to slowing down and being gentle with myself

E．I sit quietly, and feel grateful for the blessings I’ve received.

F．He also wants my load to be light enough so that I can take on burdens if I have to.

G．It may not be until we become exhausted that we pay attention to our own needs.

【推荐3】I am an e-mail user. When I first started to use the e-mail system, I used to read all my e-mail. I didn't have much mail. I gave my friends my e-mail address. Soon I had more mail than wanted. Some of the mail was junk mail. I was worried. I didn't want my mail to control me.

I've tried some methods to help me get control of my mail. First, I check my mail at the same time every day. Also, I try to allow myself only 15~20 minutes every day to process my email. This doesn't always work, but I try. Sometimes I save the messages. Sometimes I read them, maybe answer a few, and then delete them.

Sometimes I get some junk mail that I'm not interested in at all, I don't even open it. I usually delete it right away. This is very much the way I go through the mail that the postal service delivers to my home.

These methods are very simple. I have some friends who are very clever with computers. From time to time, they teach me new tricks for managing my e-mail. I'm still amazed at what email can do for me! I'm still worried, however, about having too much to read.

1. Why did the author use to read all his e mails?

A．He was forced to do that.	B．He didn't have much mail.
C．He had nothing else to do.	D．He didn't know how to read mail.

2. How does the author deal with junk mail?

A．Saving it sometimes.	B．Deleting it immediately.
C．Reading and answering it.	D．Passing it on to his friends.

3. How did the author learn to manage his e-mail?

A．By the help of his friends.	B．By the methods from mail.
C．By checking messages.	D．By controlling computers.

4. Which one is the author most focused on?

A．Worries about using mail.	B．The happiness of using mail.
C．Methods of dealing with mail.	D．Persuasions to avoid using mail.