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山东省滨州市联考2020届九年级上学期英语期末考试试卷（含听力音频）
The coffee shop Starbucks will give people a discount if they bring their own cups. It wants to cut down on the number of paper cups that are put in the rubbish bins. It is part of a two-month experiment in cafes in England. Starbucks wants to reduce waste and recycle more, The president of Starbucks in the UK said, "We are very happy to increase recycling rates(比率)，and reusable cups are a key part of our waste reduction plan." Bosses will decide later if they will continue the discounts. People who bring their own cups will not get a discount on the cafe's cheaper filter coffee.
The problem of paper cups has been in the news a lot. Around seven million cups are thrown away every day. Reporters say that some cafes lie about how many paper cups they recycle. The reporters say the cafes do not recycle as many cups as they say. Customers wrongly believe that a coffee shop is environmentally friendly. Less than one in 400 paper cups at coffee shops are recycled. A coffee drinker said she would bring her own cup. She said, "I am so sad that cafes recycle so little. I thought they were more responsible."
The Best Beef Stew Ingredients: ·salt and pepper to taste ·water ·3 teaspoons olive oil ·2 pounds of potatoes ·1 cup flour ·3 celery ribs ·2 pounds of beef ·3 sliced carrots ·1 cup low-fat beef broth ·2 pounds of onions
Preparation: 1. Heat olive oil in a big pot. Put flour（面粉）, salt, and pepper on a plate. Cover half of the beef with the flour. 2. Cook the coated beef in the pot over medium—high heat for about 6 minutes until brown. Keep aside once browned. Repeat with the rest of the beef. 3. Pour in the beef broth（牛肉汁）and put all the beef back in the pot. Add enough water to cover the meat. Boil, then reduce to simmer（文火炖）. Cook until beef is soft, around 1 hour. 4. Add vegetables and simmer until beef and vegetables are soft, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes Amount: For 6 people *You can simmer the stew in a slow cooker on high for 4 hours. You will still need to brown the beef as directed above. |
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