We live in a society that is producing and using electronics（电子产品）all the time. What happens (A) ____your computers, MP3 players and cell phones when they're broken or you want a new one?

Most people just throw them away. In 2014, people around the world produced 41.8 million tons of electronic waste and only recycled 6.5 million tons, according to the United Nations last month.

It's important to pay (B)           to e-waste. It can be either valuable or harmful, depending on how we treat it. If people throw it away, the toxic（有毒的）chemicals can get into the soil or air, affecting the environment and people's health.

To help reduce e-waste, the first thing we can do is to buy longer lasting electronic equipment. If you have unwanted electronics such as old toys or cell phones, find a new home for (C) them by giving them to charities. At the same time, (D) you can take computers and phones to the producers to see if they offer recycling programs. Apple, for instance, now offers people a discount（折扣）in China if they hand in their used electronics when buying new ones. The company will test and repair the used ones and sell them at lower prices.

    Have you heard of the story of The Legend of White Snake (《白蛇传》)? {#blank#}1{#/blank#} It's a love story between White Snake and Xu Xian. It has a connection (联系) with the Dragon Boat Festival in China.

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    Robots were something in science novels and movies. Now there are many robots working in factories. In fact, most working robots are not like humans at all. Some are more like strange machines, They do most of dirty or dangerous jobs over and over again. Robots never get bored or tired but humans will if they do the same jobs. Scientists believe there will be more new robots everywhere, but it may take hundreds of years. They will have different shapes. They will look like humans or animals. In India, scientists made robots that look like snakes. They can help find people inside fallen buildings.

    In many children's stories, a girl meets a prince and falls in love. They get married and live happily ever after. As a child, Meghan Markle may never have imagined marrying a prince. But that is exactly what happened on May 19th!

    Who is this young lady who just married into Britain's royal family (王室)？ Meghan Markle was born in Los Angeles, California, in 1981. Her mother, Doria, was a doctor, and her father, Tom, was a television lighting director. For 10 years after school each day, young. Meghan spent time at the studio where her father worked. This experience allowed her to become very comfortable with the acting business. For that reason, she knew she wanted to become an actress from a very early age. As a child, she felt strong about something else, too: People should be treated fairly. This passion (热情) to help others is still a big part of her life today.

    Her acting career (生涯) began in 2002 when she made her first appearance on TV. Other small parts on TV and in a few films followed. Nine years later, Markle got her big break. She won a lead role in the popular TV series Suits.