Waste Management: Facts and Future  The world has a waste problem. This is known by nearly everyone on the planet, but hardly anyone cares to look at the exact figures and to face the reality. Let's take a look at how much waste humans produce.   First, let us start with the yearly count. According to The World Counts, “Every year we produce a massive 2. 12 billion tons of waste. If all this waste was put on trucks, they would go around the world 24 times ”. Not only is this amount incredible and is only getting worse every year due to population growth, the majority of countries are not dealing with waste properly.   For instance, the United States is known for producing the largest amount of garbage in the world. “The U. S. consumes 30 percent of the world's resources despite making up only 5 percent of the world's population. It also produces 30 percent of the world's waste. In only a year, Americans throw away around 26,800,000 tons of food, 8,550,000 tons of furniture. 6,330,000 tons of clothing and footwear, and tons of other waste. ' Therefore, it can be said that the United States is the main problem-country to regulate in terms of waste production.   Another disturbing note is that 99 percent of the materials we purchase are thrown away within six months. This is caused by the capitalist idea of wanting to always have something new and fashionable, instead of something old. Also, producers of materials sometimes make sure that products do not last long.   With this much being thrown away and at such a rapid rate, the future looks gloomy. The World Bank reports that, “Without urgent( 紧急的) action, global waste will increase by 70 percent on current levels by 2050”.   Looking farther into the future, when will be the peak of our waste? Around the year2100, the peak of our waste production is estimated to come. By this time, the world will be covered in waste, with no more space for landfills( 垃圾填埋场), and the buring of waste either being too harmful for the environment or not enough to fight against the excessive growth of garbage. The writer wants people _____。

Getting in shape  People usually decide to get in shape when they do not like their look or when they do not feel well.   They may be round where they should be straight or soft where they should be firm, or they may easily run out of breath when climbing a flight of stairs. _____26_____ The body stores fat when the amount of food eaten is greater than the amount needed to give the body enough energy for its activities. _____27_____  _____28_____ People who usually only use their muscles to sit, stand, and walk short distances usually have very soft muscles. These people do not look badly out of shape, but they still do not look healthy.   When people exercise little, their hearts do not have to work hard and soon become weak. _____29_____ So they must beat quickly in order to get enough blood to the different parts of the body. When people with this kind of heart do something difficult, their hearts must beat very fast to give their muscles enough blood. _____30_____  When people exercise regularly, they burn more energy, leaving less to be stored as fat, challenge their muscles, making them stronger and harder, and force their hearts to pump harder in order to supply enough blood in fewer beats. The combination of low body fat, firm muscles and a strong heart makes people look better, look fitter and feel better. A. People who eat a lot and move very little usually get quite fat. B. Then these people begin to breathe heavily and soon become very tired. C. Muscle becomes soft when it is not used to doing difficult work. D. They will die for going too long. E. The roundness is caused by fat, which lies over the muscles and under the skin. F. They do not pump very much blood when they beat

Emotional Economy  As Chinese New Year draws near, young Chinese consumers have been purchasing products that satisfy an emotional need for good luck and fortune, with the trend fueling business growth for manufacturers of small items.   Popular items thought to bring good fortune include refrigerator stickers (冰水箱) in the shape of the god of wealth, and mobile phone cases printed with _____31_____ Chinese characters. For Spring Festival, they also include products that have an emotional_____32_____  In January, the sales volume of small products on the theme of the god of wealth_____33_____ six-fold year-on-year on Tao Factory.   For mobile phone cases, young people prefer styles _____34_____ with words or patterns that represent their special emotions or aspirations.   Items such as red envelopes designed for the upcoming Chinese Year of the Dragon have also been _____35_____ , and their sales have exceeded those of red envelopes in the Year of the Rabbit last year, Tao Factory found.   Young Chinese are increasingly in favour of _____36_____ including the god of wealth, luck and good fortune, and this has_____37_____spending on products that please themselves.   Jessica Liu, a 30-year-old office worker in Beijing, said she_____38_____ spent about 2,000 yuan on a god of wealth-themed product made of jade (玉).   She believes the item has given her psychological comfort and helped her make more money.    “Emotional economy makes up an important part of economic growth in the _____39 _____age. The concept originated from technological progress and people's psychological _____40_____, which provide more business opportunities for enterprises,' said Hong Yong, a professor at an e-commerce research institute. A. needsB. recentlyC. themesD. popularE. boostedF. namesG. jumpedH. immediatelyI. digitalJ. valueK. luckyL. printed

Online Communication  Voice and text chat , in addition to instant messaging, are quickly becoming preferred (prefer) ways of communicating with others online. For language learners, these 41 _____ (form)of communication allow users to share ideas about 42 _____(them)and the world in almost real time and 43_____ (student) can establish friendships with people from around the globe, and thus, it can be an 44_____ (ease)way for them to learn languages and world cultures。  However, care and consideration should be 45_____ (give)when finding friends on the Internet because you 46 _____ (real)don't know who the person is at the other end. Thus, always use a nickname when 47_____ (chat)online and never give out personal 48 _____ (inform)including your age, where you live, and the name of the school where you attend. Also, be 49_____ (care)about meeting online acquaintances in person, and if you do so, make sure it 50_____ (be)in a public place and go with a friend or family member. Finally, contact local authorities if you feel you are in danger.

How to Gain More from ReadingIf you are reading to learn something and to make your life better in some way,thesesuggestions will make a real difference in the enjoyment and benefits you gain from reading.When you pick up any nonfiction book you should know why you are going to read it.Youcould have a wide variety of reasons for reading something.Once you set in your mind yourpurpose for reading,your subconscious(下意识的)mind will help you reach that goal.Keeping aclear goal will keep you from getting lost in a section or spending too much mental energy on thewriting style,etc.Once you know what you want to get from the book,spend a few minutes looking it over.Read the table of contents.Allow your mind to notice the sections or parts that seem to best helpyou reach your goal.If you are not enjoying the book,or not benefiting from it,stop reading it.You will become amore effective and efficient reader when you stop feeling the need to finish every book to the last page.Reading,like learning,is an active process.And since in this context you are reading to learn,you will gain more by being an active participant in the book.When you become actively engaged with the book.you will get more from it.You might write about your leamning in your journal for private consumption only,or write about it on a blog to share with the world.If you are sharing it with others,not only do you benefit,but so do they!Remember,the book is a tool to help you reach a goal You must take action!Try what you read.Apply it in some way.Regardless of what,how much or how often you read,try these suggestions and you will be pleased with the results.1.By reading, you can know how to lose your weight.

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