A 3-year-old boy who was lost in the forest for two days is now safe at home with his family. But Casey Hathaway told reporters that he was not alone in the rainy, freezing cold forest. He said he was with a friend — a bear.
The child went missing on January 22, 2019 while playing with friends at his grandmother’s house in the southern state of North Carolina. When the other children returned to the house and Casey did not, the family searched the area for almost an hour before calling the police. The police organized a search team to search the nearby forest for the little boy. But two days went by and Casey was still not found.
Then on January 24, someone called the police saying he heard a child crying in the forest. The police followed up the information and found Casey at about 9:30 that night. They pulled him out of some briar (荆棘). He was in good health.
Casey told the police that he had hung out with a black bear for two days, a bear he called his “friend.” The police told reporters that Casey did not say how he was able to survive (活下来，幸存) in the forest for two days in the cold, rainy weather. However, the police said, “He did say he had a friend in the forest that was a bear that was with him.”
Hundreds of people helped in the search, including some 600 volunteers, policemen and soldiers. An officer told reporters that at no point did he think Casey had been kidnapped (绑架). Casey’s mother Brittany Hathaway told reporters she thanked everyone who joined the search for her son. “We just want to tell everybody that we really thank you for taking the time out to come to search for Casey,” said his mother.
1. Casey said that he ________.| A．was hurt by a bear |
| B．was caught by the police |
| C．made friends with a bear |
| D．got lost with a friend together |
| A．organized a search team |
| B．called the police right away |
| C．received a call from a stranger |
| D．spent nearly an hour looking for him by themselves |
| A．He is brave enough to fight against a bear. |
| B．He was freezing in the forest when found. |
| C．He was protected well from animals by a bear. |
| D．How he survived in the forest is still unknown. |
| A．Hopeful. | B．Worried. | C．Thankful. | D．Disappointed. |
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【推荐1】A lot of people are afraid of spiders — even the small ones. But a big tarantula (狼蛛) is much more terrible for many. Now, scientists in Sri Lanka have discovered a huge species (物种) of tarantula that’s about the size of a person’s face.
Although it is very big, is there a real reason to be afraid of one? Maybe. This tarantula has enough poisonous fluid (液体) to kill mice and small birds and snakes — but its bite wouldn’t cause the death of most humans.
Tarantula was first seen in 2009, when a villager in Sri Lanka found the body of a male Tarantula and brought it to a Sri Lanka research organization.
An examination of the body proved that it was a type of tarantula scientists hadn’t seen before. So the scientists carefully looked through the Sri Lankan forests to try to find more of the spiders.
It’s still too early to know whether this species is in danger. But researchers fear that the Tarantulas’ natural habitat (栖息地) is slowly being destroyed.
“They prefer old trees, but due to the widespread removal of trees, the number has dropped,” the scientists said in an interview.
Tarantulas have eight legs and two body parts. They are different from insects, which have only six legs but three body parts. Tarantulas have hairy bodies and are usually larger than other types of spiders. Some species of tarantulas can live up to 25 years.
While Tarantula is very big, the largest one is the Goliath bird-eater. Found in the rainforests of South America, its legs can be up to 10 inches long. But don’t worry if you ever see one. Its poisonous fluid isn’t really dangerous to humans.
1. Which of the following is most likely to survive a bite from tarantula?| A．A small bird. | B．A little child. | C．A small snake. | D．A small frog. |
| A．They have too many natural enemies. | B．Some people are killing them illegally. |
| C．More and more forests are disappearing. | D．The global climate has changed. |
| A．Tarantula was first seen by a scientist in Sri Lanka. |
| B．None of the insects are bigger than tarantulas. |
| C．Scientists have discovered that all of the tarantulas live in the Sri Lanka forest. |
| D．People knew little about tarantulas until the body of a male tarantula was discovered. |
| A．Life. | B．Sports. | C．Nature. | D．Business. |
| A．To inform the readers of a huge species of Tarantula. |
| B．To entertain the readers with a discovery. |
| C．To educate people to protect the environment. |
| D．To remind people to keep away from spiders. |
【推荐2】Thorny devils, rattlesnakes, kangaroo rats and more have developed smart ways for surviving in water-scarce(缺水的) environments.
Thorny devils
In Australian deserts live some animals known as thorny devils. These animals specialize in eating ants, which are also where they get their water.
But when ants are scarce, or conditions are even drier than normal, they have a backup. All they have to do is to kick the sand up onto their backs and let the network of tiny canals(沟渠) on their skins to catch small amounts of water and guide the liquid directly to their mouth.
Namib desert beetles
An ocean away in southwestern Africa, the Namib desert beetles pull off a similar trick. They use their backs as a cooler to catch water trapped in the morning fog. As the droplets grow in size, they run down the insects’ backs toward their mouths.
Desert rattlesnakes
Desert rattlesnakes of the western US are able to live on just one hearty meal a year. But without a drink of water now and then, the snakes would dry up and breathe their last in a few days.
So how do they survive way up in the Rocky Mountains, where water is scarce? Easy. They turn their bodies into bowls in the evening to collect the dew(露水). With their cold bodies flattened into a bowl, the dew gathers on their skin.
Kangaroo rats
These pocket-size animals in the US Midwest plains never drink water. They spend 75 percent of their time in underground holes to avoid the heat in the desert. They survive on a diet of dry grass seeds, which they first bury underground. Because the underground soil is wetter than the surface soil, stored seeds may absorb as much as 30 percent more water than ones above ground. So when the rats eat their seeds, they get both food and water.
1. Where do Namib desert beetles live?| A．In Australian deserts. | B．In the US Midwest plains. |
| C．In southwestern Africa. | D．In Canada’s Rocky Mountains. |
| A．They drink underground water. | B．They bury their backs to get water. |
| C．They don’t need water to survive. | D．They just use their food to gather water. |
| A．Thorny devils. | B．Desert rattlesnakes. |
| C．Kangaroo rats. | D．Namib desert beetles. |
【推荐3】A new study found that some methods for measuring a species’ generation time might underestimate (低估) the likelihood that some species will die out.
A species generation time is how long it takes for a generation to be replaced by its mature offspring. This is different for every specie and dramatically impacts how quickly a species can respond to changes in their environment. The generation time of a mouse is only a few months, whereas the African elephant has a generation time of 22 years. The longer the generation time, the slower a species can adapt to environmental changes and may, therefore, be more likely to go extinct.
In some risk assessment models, population reduction is measured on the scale of three times a species generation time. If a species is believed to mature and produce offspring in five years, then how much its population has declined will be measured over a 15-year interval. But if a species generation time is underestimated, so is the threat status of the species.
We tested the influence of errors in different measures of generation time, including those used by the IUCN Red List assessments and found that these errors could potentially lead to an overly optimistic assessment of extinction risk for some species.
To overcome this, we compared different types of errors in seven commonly used measures of generation time. We propose a new estimate which predicts a species’ generation time from its body mass and reproductive lifespan.
Still, the lack of data is a thorny problem for making accurate calculations. We’re planning to explore how to fill some of these knowledge gaps by comparing survival and reproduction data from wild and captive populations, using data from nearly 1, 200 zoos and aquarium over 40 years, on more than 21,000 species.
1. What can we know from the second paragraph?| A．Elephants are less endangered than mice. |
| B．Mice have a longer generation time than elephants. |
| C．Mice are more adaptable than elephants. |
| D．Elephants are more advanced than mice. |
| A．15 years. | B．22 years. | C．44 years. | D．66 years. |
| A．Overestimating their survival. | B．Causing them to die out quickly. |
| C．Ignoring their danger to humans. | D．Accelerating their reproduction. |
| A．Doing experiments. | B．Analyzing more data. |
| C．Counting animals in zoos. | D．Popularizing animal knowledge. |
【推荐1】According to Dr. John Swaddle, a professor at the Institute for Integrative Conservation at College of William & Mary, hundreds of millions of birds die every year from window collisions.
However, if you put decals(贴花纸)or colorful stickers outside of your windows, the birds are more likely to see the barrier and therefore avoid it. Remember: never inside your window; always outside of your window.
“Double-glazed(双层的)windows reflect a lot of light, especially when you view them from a slight angle, as a flying bird would do,” Swaddle told Salon. He is the corresponding author of a recent study which tries to figure out how this basic reality of physics impacts on a bird’s experience as it flies near a standard window. For their experiment, researchers had birds perform repeated and controlled flight trials near windows with film(薄膜)products, BirdShades film and Haverkamp film, respectively.
“In our collision avoidance trials, BirdShades increased window avoidance by 47% and the Haverkamp increased avoidance by 39%. But neither product was effective when the films were applied to the internal surface of windows,” the authors concluded.
When breaking down the problem of avoiding window collisions from a bird’s point of view, Swaddle explained, “The light and reflected imagery from the external surface of the glass is sufficient to obscure a film or decal that is stuck to the inner surface from being seen clearly.”
If you want to protect birds from easily avoidable deaths without buying window film products, there are other solutions. Swaddle recommended “pleasing fritted glass(烧结玻璃)that could be used in new construction and which is also bird-friendly”. Besides, he notes that screens can be helpful as well, not only by limiting reflectiveness but by providing birds with a cushion if they make impact. It is also possible to use everyday household objects to signal to birds that there are barriers — netting, bits of string, colorful stickers, and paint. These can all be used to this effect.
1. Which of the following can work to reduce bird window collisions?| A．Choosing double-glazed windows. |
| B．Avoiding opening windows at night. |
| C．Sticking decals to the outer side of windows. |
| D．Covering the inner windows with colorful decals. |
| A．The bird-friendly film products and glass. |
| B．The efficient measures of collision avoidance. |
| C．The bird behaviors when hitting the bright window. |
| D．The link between light reflection and bird window collisions. |
| A．They can slow down the crash. | B．They can be found in everyday life. |
| C．They can be used in new construction. | D．They can remove the influence of reflectiveness. |
| A．Soft screens to lessen impacts. | B．Household objects to warn birds. |
| C．Approaches to avoiding bird collisions. | D．Bird-friendly objects to make birds pleased. |
【推荐2】When I was six, Dad brought home a dog one day, who was called “Brownie”. My brothers and I all loved Brownie and did different things with her. One of us would walk her, another would feed her, and then there were baths, playing catch and many other games. Brownie, in return, loved each and every one of us. One thing that most touched my heart was that she would go to whoever was sick and just be with them. We always felt better when she was around.
One day, as I was getting her food, she chewed up (咬破) one of Dad’s shoes, which had to be thrown away in the end. I knew Dad would be mad and I had to let her know what she did was wrong. When I looked at her and said, “Bad girl,” she looked down at the ground and then went and hid. I saw a tear in her eyes.
Brownie turned out to be more than just our family pet. She went everywhere with us. People would stop and ask if they could pet her. Of course she’d let anyone pet her. She was just the most lovable dog. There were many times when we’d be out walking and a small child would come over and pull on her hair. She never barked or tried to get away. Funny thing is she would smile. This frightened people because they thought she was showing her teeth. Far from the truth, she loved everyone.
Now many years have passed since Brownie died of old age. I still miss the days when she was with us.
1. What would Brownie do when someone was ill in the family?| A．Look at them sadly. | B．Keep them company. |
| C．Play games with them. | D．Touch them gently. |
| A．She was too hungry. | B．She chewed up one of the shoes. |
| C．The author criticized her. | D．The author didn’t prepare food for her. |
| A．Shouted. | B．Smiled. | C．Lay. | D．Jumped. |
| A．Shy. | B．Polite. | C．Brave. | D．Caring. |
【推荐3】When we see a person in trouble our immediate reaction is to lend a hand. But what if we se an animal in trouble, does the same rule apply?
This question was raised after a group of penguins were saved from an icy gully (峡谷) in Antarctica. It was filmed for the BBC wildlife series Dynasties. After seeing that a group of penguins had fallen into a gully and been trapped with their young the film crew were so concerned about their safety that they built a slope (斜坡) so that a few of the penguins could save themselves.
The case has taken the international media by storm. Viewers watching this film let out a sigh of relief. "I'm so glad. I understand not taking action directly involved, but a helping hand isn't bothering, right?" viewer Kathryn Shaw said on her Facebook.
However, others think human interference (干涉) is unnatural. "You can't have sunshine throughout your life. To have done anything else would only make matters worse," said the show's creator David Attenborough, according to The Times.
In this case, however, Mike Gunton, the executive producer of the series, said that this was a one-off situation. "There were no animals going to suffer by interfering. You weren't touching the animals and it was just felt by doing this. They had the chance not to have to keep slipping down the slope," he told the BBC.
Such cases are familiar to Paul Nicklen, wildlife photographer for National Geographic. He told Metro, "If it's ever a predator (捕食者) situation，no matter how gut-wrenching，you stay out of the way. Even when you're watching a male polar bear eat a baby bear."
"There's no rule book in those situations. You can only respond to the facts that are right there in front of you," Will Lawson, the show's director, told Daily Mail.
1. What has caused to a heated media discussion?| A．People's various comments on penguins. |
| B．The ways of helping the trapped penguins . |
| C．Some penguins' sufferings in a gully. |
| D．Ways of filming the series Dynasties. |
| A．Anxious. | B．Sad. |
| C．Annoyed. | D．Thrilled. |
| A．Shooting an eagle catching a snake. |
| B．Preventing a polar bear eating a baby bear. |
| C．Watching a lion attacking a deer. |
| D．Distracting a crocodile biting an antelope. |
| A．The Necessity of Lending a Hand to Animals in Trouble. |
| B．Suggestions on How to Save Animals in Trouble. |
| C．Effects of Human Interference on Animals in Trouble. |
| D．Opinions on Whether to Help Animals in Trouble. |
【推荐1】17-year-old Tibetan girl Cigla is a freshman at Nagqu No.2 Senior High School in Lhasa, which sits 3,650 meters above sea level. She now plays point guard for the school’s 12-member female basketball team.
“Practice makes perfect. You get used to the altitude when you love the sport and train hard enough,” said the potential basketball star, who has been crazy about the sport since taking it up three years ago.
With outstanding speed and accurate passes, she never fails to shine on the basketball court, even when she competes against the boys. Though she is a freshman in high school, Cigla already has a clear picture of her future — entering a sports college to study basketball. In the eyes of Cigla, who comes from a poor herder’s (牧民的) family in northern Tibet, studying in Lhasa, the most developed city in this area, has made it much easier for her to realize her basketball dream.
With an average altitude of over 4,500 meters, Nagqu is among the most uninhabitable places in Tibet. Low-oxygen environments and extreme weather have long influenced the health of Nagqu students, hampering the development of primary education in the area.
Like Cigla, many students at the school are from poor farmers’ and herders’ families. Dawa Droma, a senior student also on the school’s female basketball team, recalled, “I had never touched a basketball before that game but joined the class team anyway. When I scored and heard my classmates cheer for me, I couldn’t feel more proud. That’s how I fell in love with basketball and never looked back”. Reflecting on the influence of basketball on her life, Dawa Droma said the sport had helped her get fit and build up confidence over the years. “Meeting players from different schools has certainly made me a more outgoing person.” she said.
1. What do we know about Cigla from the text?| A．She loves playing basketball but dislikes training hard. |
| B．She is in Grade One at a senior high school at a high altitude. |
| C．She’s been crazy about playing basketball since she was 12 years old. |
| D．She’s gotten used to the altitude because she has lived there for years. |
| A．her school’s location | B．her clear plans |
| C．her family background | D．her entering a sports college |
| A．Promoting. | B．Maintaining. | C．Encouraging. | D．Preventing. |
| A．Dawa Droma seldom feels proud when scoring. |
| B．Dawa Droma has been affected by basketball greatly. |
| C．Playing basketball improves Dawa Droma’s sense of touch. |
| D．Players from different schools have become Dawa Droma’s friends. |
| Asia，City Liveability Ranking， March 2022 Rank out of 58，1= most liveable |
Ikigai, a Japanese philosophy, describes the act of seeking for a fulfilled life. And in Asia, there is no better place to find it than Osaka. In a recent survey of “liveability” in Asian cities (which include those in Oceania) by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), Japan’s second largest city Osaka ranked first, together with Melbourne from Australia. With 7 cities in total making the top ten, Japan and Australia dominated the upper reaches of the index.
The EIU’s global index ranks living conditions in 172 cities across the world. The firm judges each city on a broad range of measures in five categories: culture and environment, education, health care, infrastructure (基础设施) and stability. On average, Asian cities achieved a score of 69 in 2022, compared with 91 for cities in Western Europe and 88 for North American ones. Sub-Saharan Africa is rated the least liveable region with an average score of just 50.
Many places across Asia lost ground to the West. In particular, countries with strict border controls have fallen behind when others are back to normal. For example, when the survey was conducted, New Zealand experienced another wave of Covid-19 and introduced new restrictions. As a result, Auckland, which topped the worldwide index in 2021, fell by 33 places.
The average score of the cities improved by about 4. 5 points on last year. The biggest gains were in the culture and environment category, thanks to the recovery of cultural and sporting activities that had been stopped by earlier Covid restrictions.
1. According to the map, how many Australian cities ranked among top 10 in 2022?| A．Seven. | B．Five. | C．Four. | D．Two. |
| A．It covers 58 cities across the world. |
| B．The average score for all cities is 69. |
| C．North American cities are the most liveable. |
| D．Sub-Saharan African cities score the lowest. |
| A．Changed standards of rating. | B．Recovery of sporting activities. |
| C．Strict measures against Covid-19. | D．Increase in environmental damage. |
【推荐3】ON TUESDAY, the Shenzhen team of Blue Sky Rescue, confirmed (确认) that two of its members had died trying to rescue 24 tourists.
According to the official news, it was on Monday that the rescue team received a call from 24 travelers, who were trapped, in a river valley.
The team responded immediately. However, when they helped the travelers, two team members got trapped by the rising river water. The next day, they were confirmed dead.
Who can rescue the rescuers? The question aroused a heated discussion among people. Most of them think we would rather such “heroic deeds” were not required. In the past several years, there have been many cases in which travelers, ignoring the signs saying certain areas are dangerous and off-limits (禁止进入的), ended up needing to be rescued. By so doing, they put not only their own lives at risk but also the lives of those who go to their aid.
Although the majority of travelers behave properly, some attempt challenging tasks that are obviously beyond their abilities.
The law has already made it clear that if a traveler or group gets into difficulties when entering unauthorized (未经许可的) regions, they must bear the costs of the rescue. The rules need strengthening to deter travelers from putting their own lives and the lives of others at risk.
1. How many travellers were trapped in a river valley?| A．24. | B．2. | C．42. | D．26. |
| A．They lost her way. | B．They were trapped on the mountain. |
| C．They died in the rescue work. | D．They were seriously injured. |
| A．Caring. | B．Negative. | C．Understanding. | D．Positive. |
| A．protect… from | B．stop… from |
| C．excuse… from | D．separate… from |
【推荐1】Sitting among the cheering fans of the Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team in Rio de Janeiro, a Polish fan caught a lot of attention. It is not because he is not Chinese, but because he has followed the team closely from the very beginning.
The 60-year-old Jozef fell in love with the Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team at the first sight when he he watched the girls at the London Olympics on TV in 2012. The Polish man was crazy about the performances of the young team, especially by its core player Hui Ruoqi. Before that Jozef was a loyal fan of his home team — the Polish men’s volleyball.
Since then, Jozef has become crazy about the team and has kept track of almost all their international competitions. Back in the 2013 Montreux Volley Masters of Switzerland, the Polish man, for the first time, came to cheer up for the team on site. He also drove all the way from Poland to Italy to lend support for the girls during the 2014 Women’s World Volleyball Championship.
The hardcore fan traveled hundreds of miles from Polancl to Brazil, and booked tickets for all matches of the Chinese Women’s Volleyball.This time, Jozef was interviewed by TV and has been recognized by not just fans, but millions or Chinese TV audience.
The “Polish grandpa” was a nickname given by Chinese volleyball Fans. He has 18,000 followers on Sina Weibo, China’s answer to Twitter, where Jozef has been sharing his obsession with Chinese Internet users since 2013.
1. Why did Jozef get much attention?| A．He was interviewed by Chinese TV. |
| B．He is a famous and loyal Polish fan. |
| C．He has supported the Chinese team from the start. |
| D．He was sitting among the fans of the Chinese team. |
| A．By car. | B．By bus. |
| C．By bike. | D．By plane. |
| A．Jozef has already had millions of fans in Poland. |
| B．Jozef has been a fan of his home team since 2012. |
| C．Jozef first cheered up for the Chinese team on site in 2014. |
| D．Jezef has followed most of the international matches of the Chinese team. |
【推荐2】What’s better than a video game that your kids can play over and over again? A membership to one of the many exciting places in Seattle that your kids visit over and over again (for a year at least). Click to join us and read on for our top picks.
Woodland Park Zoo
The Park Zoo was the most highly sought after membership by families in the Seattle area, and for good reason: there’s something for everyone! In addition to the hundreds of animals found throughout the 92 acres, there are plenty of outdoor spaces to run around (including playgrounds).
Tel: 206-5428-2500
Online: zoo.org
Annual Membership: $69/Flexible Guest Adult; $49/Named Adult; $19/Child; Under 2 Free
Point Defiance Zoo
Point Defiance Zoo is the only combined zoo and aquarium in the Pacific Northwest spread out over 29 acres. Your kids will enjoy getting up close and personal to the live sharks, riding a camel and exploring the interactive Kids’ Zone.
Tel: 253-591-5337
Online: pdza.org
Annual Membership: $124/Household; $105/Two adults; $24/Child
Seattle Aquarium
The Aquarium is particularly great for any budding environmentalists in your family who want to learn more about conservation efforts that affect the waters in the Pacific Northwest.
Tel: 206-386-4300
Online: seattleaquarium.org
Annual Membership: $189/Family Plus (2 adults, 5 children, 1 guest); $149/Family (2 adults, 5 children)
Museum of Flight
The Museum is the perfect indoor place to free your kids to dream big about the wide world. With all sorts of planes that you can see, touch and climb inside, this museum fulfills your flight dream.
Tel: 206-764-5700
Online: museumofflight.org
Annual Membership: $100/Family; $75/Two Adults
1. What do these places have in common?| A．They are all in Seattle. | B．Kids can see animals there. |
| C．They all have outdoor activities. | D．Members can get free admission. |
| A．Woodland Park Zoo. | B．Point Defiance Zoo. |
| C．Seattle Aquarium. | D．Museum of Flight. |
| A．$117. | B．$124. |
| C．$129. | D．$148. |
The first one is about drinking. Now，you may not buy alcohol in this country. If you are under 18 years of age，nor may your friends buy it for you.
Secondly，noise. Enjoy yourselves by all means，but please don’t make unnecessary noise，particularly at night. We ask you to respect other people who may wish to be quiet.
Thirdly，crossing the road. Be careful！The traffic moves on the left side of the road in this country. Use pedestrian crossings and do not take any chances when crossing the road.
My next point is about litter (throwing away waste material in a public place)．It is an offence (违法行为) to drop litter in the street. When you have something to throw away，please put it in your pocket and take it home，or put it in a litter bin.
Finally，as regards something，it is against the law to buy cigarettes or tobacco if you are under 16 years of age.
I’d like to finish by saying that if you require any sort of help or assistance，you should contact your local police，who will be pleased to help you.
Now，are there any questions?
1. The main purpose of this speech would be to________.
| A．prepare people for international travel |
| B．declare the laws of different kinds |
| C．give advice to travelers to the country |
| D．inform people of the punishment for breaking laws |
| A．keep in touch with | B．join |
| C．report | D．get in touch with |
| A．In this country，if you are under 18 years of age，you may not buy alcohol，but your friend can buy it for you |
| B．you may not buy cigarettes or tobacco unless you are above 16 years of age |
| C．because the traffic moves on the left side of the road，you must use pedestrian crossings when crossing the road |
| D．you can’t make noise except at night |
