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The holidays are the most wasteful time of the year.The amount of waste produced increases by more than 25%from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day.Waste from shopping bags alone amounts to four million tons in the U.S.and 28 billion pounds of food is wasted annually.That's about 100 pounds per person.Now for the good news.You can simplify the holidays,do something about the amount of waste.Most issues surrounding food safety and food waste involve leftovers（剩饭）.Plan ahead for the number of people you will be feeding,including a day or two of leftovers,but don't try to keep food too long.Preparing the right amount of food will keep everyone feeling well and eliminate the need to throw away extra food this time of year.
Plan thoughtfully when giving gifts.Waste-free gifts of time and talent are appreciated.Tickets to concerts,the zoo,movies or sporting events make fun gifts and don't come with any waste.
Wrapping paper can be recycled as long as it isn't the metal variety.Better yet,reduce waste by wrapping gifts in shopping bags or other reusable items,to save the wrapping part of the package.
1.What is said about holidays according to the passage?______
A.28 billion pounds of food is wasted.
B.They are the busiest time of year.
C.They are the most wasteful time of the year.
D.4 million tons of shopping bags are consumed.
2.What does the writer mean by saying“simplify the holidays”(Para.1)?______
A.Spending the holidays in a simple way.
B.Preparing enough food for the holidays.
C.Making the holidays as comfortable as possible.
D.Saving as much money as possible for the holidays.
3.According to the passage,leftovers are most likely to cause issues of______.
A.food price
B.food delivery
C.food safety and waste
D.food quality and cooking
4.According to the last paragraph,you are advised______.
A.not to use shopping bags for gifts
B.to use reusable items to wrap gifts
C.not to use anything made of plastics
D.to use packaging boxes made of wood
5.The passage is mainly about______.
A.when to buy Thanksgiving gifts
B.how to reduce wastes in holidays
C.how to spend New Year's Day
D.when to handle leftover food
In a Presidents Club,you could actually get some work done at the airport if you wanted to.Check your voice mail,write a report,hold a meeting,or take some time to relax between flights.Whether your objective is to get work done or simply escape the crows in the airport,our experienced Presidents Club staff will ensure that your needs are met from moment you enter any of our 26 Clubrooms.From the presidents Club,our agents can even check you in for you flight and confirm your seat assignment.You can also visit our 40 lounges worldwide,including all domestic Northwest World Clubs locations.
Our presidents Club loungers are newer and better than ever,which means there has never been a better time,or better reason,to join.
Whether you travel alone or with others,the unique atmosphere of the Presidents Club is the perfect place to enjoy a little privacy,get work done,or simply relax.As Presidents Club member,you may entertain two friends or business associates,or your immediate family,anytime you visit a Presidents Club.
To make the Presidents Club even more comfortable,we recently updated many of our Clubrooms.Our Clubrooms'features include.
● A variety of complimentary（免费享用的） wine and beer selections.
● Bar areas designed with unique local themes（主题）.
● Complimentary soft drinks,juice,coffee and light snacks.
● Television viewing areas where you and your family can watch latest movies or shows.
1.In the Clubrooms,the members of the Presidents Club can______.
A.hold a party
B.deliver a lecture
C.give a performance
D.have some work done
2.According to the first paragraph,the Club staff can______.
A.help club members confirm seats on flights
B.drive club members to the airport
C.book a hotel room for club members
D.tell club members how to use the Clubrooms
3.The writer believe now is the best time to join the club because______.
A.the staff members are all young
B.the members can enjoy more benefits
C.the membership fees are lower than ever before
D.the loungers are newer and better than ever before
4.According to the passage,in the Clubrooms you can______.
A.enjoy free wine,beer and soft drinks
B.make long-distance calls free of charge
C.get discount coupons for shopping
D.meet with local artists
5.What is the passage mainly about?______
A.The obligation of the Presidents Club members.
B.The process ofjoining the Presidents Club.
C.The benefits for the Presidents Club members.
D.The facilities in the Presidents Clubrooms.