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On a cold winter evening, when it's dark and cold outside, there's nothing more comfortable than sitting by the fire with a cup of hot chocolate. However, some people say that there should be stricter rules when it comes to log fires. They say fires are bad for the environment and harmful to people's health. However, a proper wood burner causes less pollution than an open fire and it can be cheaper. What do you think? Should people use log fires?
Yes—they're so warm and comfortable. Nothing beats staying in the warmth of a log fire because it makes people feel comfortable. It's not just the warmth but the movement and colour of the fires, and even the smell. Scientists have even made a study that shows sitting by a fire makes people less stressed. This means it is good for people's happiness. Besides, using a log fire in one room only heats the area that needs to be warm and saves money. Wood burners may cause some pollution but most central heating systems give off more harmful gases into the air.
No—there's no need for them anymore. Burning wood creates smoke and causes air pollution, which is harmful to animals, humans and plants. People should be trying to protect the planet, not harming it. Also, health problems like heart disease can be made worse if people stay in polluted environment for too long. Almost all homes have central heating anyway, so there's no need to use log fires to stay warm. It's an old way to heat a home. If you just want to heat one room, you can turn off the heat in other parts of the house.
1. Why do some people think people should use log fires?______
2. What can we learn from the study?______
3. Why do some people think people shouldn't use log fires?______
4. What can you do if you just want to heat one room?______
5. What do you think of using log fires? (请自拟一句话作答)______

答案： 1. Because using log fires makes people feel warm and comfortable. 2. Sitting by a fire makes people less stressed. 3. Because burning wood creates smoke and causes air pollution. 4. Turn off the heat in other rooms. 5. It's bad for the environment./It makes us comfortable.（开放性试题，只要符合语法和实际都正确）