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【B】The Amazon forests are disappearing because of increased burning and tree removal. In September, satellite pictures showed more than 20000 fires burning in the Amazon. Experts say most of these fires were set by farmers. The farmers were

attempting to clear land to grow crops. The World Wildlife Fund says another serious problem is that too many trees in the Amazon rain forest are being cut down. The World Wildlife Fund says the fires show the need for urgent international action to protect the world's rain forests. The group warns that without such action some forests could be lost forever.



【C】· Don't attempt to iron everything. Rough- 'dry your towels and nylonthings. Trust the thermostat on your iron - don't turn it up too high.
· Don't leave the kettle to boil away. And don't fill it to the brim for only acup of tea!
· Cut out unnecessary lighting. Every litle helps.
· Save it on heating. Do without a wall-fire if you can.
· Defrost the fridge regularly. Ice build-up wastes fuel. Don't put hot foodin either if you do, the fridge has to work overtime.
· It makes energy sense to wait until you've a full load before using yourwashing machine.
· Cook a complete meal in the oven and save it on the rings and grill. Roastchicken, veg, and baked sweet to follow?

It all adds up. The more energy you save, the more money you save.That's good housekeeping!

【D】Major ocean storms in the northern part of the world usually developin late summer or autumn over waters near the equator. They are knownby several different names. Scientists call these storms cyclones when theyhappen just north or south of the equator in the Indian Ocean. In thewestern Pacific Ocean or the China Sea, these storms are called typhoons. Inthe eastern Pacific and Atlantic Ocean, they are called hurricanes.