Section_ⅤProject

Fast­reading 　　

　　Read the text and answer the following questions.

　　1．What are the different types of drugs?

　　There_are_three_main_classes_of_drugs：the_class_of_drugs_called_uppers,__the_class_of_drugs_called_downers_and_the_class_of_drugs_that_change_the_way_people_think_and_see_the_world,__such_as_LSD.

　　2. What are the effects of drugs on the body or mind?

　　These_drugs_have_different_effects_on_users'_bodies._Some_drugs_may_make_users_feel_happy_and_excited,__while_others_can_make_users_feel_tired_or_see_things_that_are_not_really_there._Although_these_drugs_can_produce_different_reactions,__they_are_all_addictive,__physically_and/or_psychologically.

　　3．What are the legal punishments for carrying drugs?

　　The_legal_punishments_range_from_a_small_fine_and_a_few_days_in_prison_to_a_large_fine_and_the_death_sentence_according_to_the_type_and_quantity_of_illegal_drugs_the_person_is_carrying_when_caught_by_the_police.

　　4．How do you think taking drugs effects the user's family?

　　Taking_drugs_can_greatly_affect_the_user's_family._If_a_family_member_is_addicted_to_drugs,__he_or_she_may_spend_a_lot_of_their_money_on_drugs._The_user's_behaviour_may_also_be_affected_and_he_or_she_may_act_very_strangely._The_family_may_become_very_upset_at_the_user's_actions._

Careful­reading 　　

　　Fill in the blanks according to the text.

1.Reasons for people taking drugs Some people try them because they are 2.curious. Others rebel against their families or society. Main classes of drugs •Uppers can increase the heart rate and make users feel very 3.energetic and happy.

•Downers can 4.decrease the heart rate and may make users feel relaxed and sleepy.

•LSD users may commit 5.suicide because of what they see and/or hear.