We all need a healthy environment, but we produce waste every day and it does harm to our environment. Though we are young, we can still do something to help. In fact, even the simplest everyday activities can make a real difference to the environment. Here are some ideas for you to live a green life.
   Remember these three words: reduce, reuse and recycle. Reduce means “use less”. Don't waste things. This saves money and reduces pollution and waste going into the environment. Before we buy something new, think if it is really necessary or maybe the old one will be just as good! When we do buy things, choose local products if possible, and try not to buy too many things from abroad.
   Reuse means “use again”. Use things for as long as possible. When we buy things, make sure that they last a long time. We should take care of them so that they will last, and we should repair them if we can instead of throwing them away and buying new ones. Don't use a paper cup or a paper bag. It's better to use a china cup and a lunch box because you can use them again.
   Recycle means “change things into something else”. Although it takes energy to change something into something else, it's better than throwing things away or burning them. Find out what can be recycled in your neighbourhood and take part in recycling programmes. We should also buy products made from recycled materials, such as recycled paper, to help save trees.
Title:{#blank#}1{#/blank#}to Live a Green Life

    The idea of an Olympic mascot was officially approved (官方批准) at the 73rd Session of the International Olympic Committee (国际奥委会) in Munich (慕尼黑) in 1972. Since then, mascots have become a major element (元素) of the Olympic brand. Mascots act as a vehicle for communicating the Olympic spirit to the general public, especially children and youth. They have come in many shapes and sizes. They all show the theme (主题) of the Olympic Games and the special geographical features, history and culture of the host city.

    Here is the list of some mascots for the Olympics.

    The bamboo flute is widely used in solo(独奏)and ensemble(合奏) performances. The flute is called dizi in Chinese. The first known flute appeared in China about 7,000 years ago. It was made from the wing bone(翼骨)of a crane(鹤).

    The bamboo flute is one of the most important musical instruments in traditional Chinese music. Many flute melodies are touching and smooth, such as Partridges Fly, one of the best-known flute pieces in China.

    Partridges Fly was created in 1926 by Yan Gufan, a folk musician in central Hunan Province. The melody was soon played both in solo and ensemble performances. It paints a picture of plenty of partridges flying across the sky, making people have a deep sense of hoping for freedom and good life. Many flute artists played Partridges Fly. Wei Zhongle was the first artist to play it in flute solo in the United States in 1938. His performance was recorded and preserved (保存).

    There are three versions (改编本) of Partridge's Fly revised by Lu Chunling, Zhao Songting and Cai Jingmin. And Lu's version is the most popular. He made small changes to each recording.