Biologist Marc Bekoff studies dogs, wolves and coyotes.
Playing together, for instance, helps animals bond and keeps them close to the group. “Coyote pups who don’t play together are more likely to go out on their own.
Why do animals have friends? “Mainly because in the long run they benefit from friendships,” scientist Franz de Waal says. “It is all give and take.
A.Young animals often team up for protection |
B.He believes that many animals do have friends |
C.He thinks that many animals seldom have friends |
D.Therefore, playing together sometimes is harmful |
E.And leaving the protection of the group can be dangerous |
F.This friendly behavior can be important to an animal’s survival |
G.Sometimes one gives more, the other takes more, but in the end both parties gain |
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【推荐1】Geoff Banks and Celesta Byrne met as part of an educational project to put British and American students in contact and they still keep in touch with each other.
Centenarians (百岁老人), Geoff Banks from Devon, Britain, and Celesta Byrne, from the US, started writing to each other at the age of 16 in 1938. The former engineer Geoff even kept in touch with Celesta during WWII. They, now, can talk to each other on the Internet.
They recently had their first call giving Geoff a break from putting pen to paper that he said he found difficult at his age. Despite having chatted for decades, the pair have only ever met twice-first in 2002 while Geoff visited New York at the age of 80, and then again two years later. Celesta was living in New Jersey at that time, and then she moved to live near family in Texas.
Geoff said, “I had worked abroad for a number of years but had not been to the US for some time. Celesta was in New Jersey, so we decided to meet up in New York for a short Christmas trip. We just talked about daily lives and our families. In one of my early letters, I sent her a copy of a British paper in 1953 which had Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation (加冕) on the front of it.”
Despite having such a special relationship, the pair deny there was ever any romance there. Both have been married, with Geoff’s wife having passed away in 2011. Geoff is now a great grandfather, having sadly survived his daughter but still having three sons scattered across the world and many more grandchildren.
They felt grateful to the educational project, which gave them the chance of being friends. They are friends, like people who live next door. They value their friendship and think it’s nice to hear friends’ voices.
1. How did Geoff know Celesta?A.By a friend. | B.By joining in a party. |
C.By surfing the Internet. | D.By an educational program. |
A.A teacher. | B.A mechanic. | C.An engineer. | D.A soldier. |
A.In New York. | B.In New Jersey. | C.In Texas. | D.In Devon. |
A.Lasting. | B.Odd. | C.Complex. | D.Ordinary. |
【推荐2】If you just move to a new school, all the kids already have their friends, you may often feel left out. The other kids don’t want you to join their games or conversations. Don’t be so upset.
Your facial expression communicates a lot,too.
Join a club or try out for a sports team.
A.Don’t wait for people to approach you. |
B.Keep a smile without looking unhappy. |
C.It may seem there are established friend groups. |
D.Make sure to show your best self. |
E.Here are some tips you can follow. |
F.That way,you’ll be with people who share your interests. |
G.Most people just are often open to welcoming others. |
【推荐3】“Sorry seems to be the hardest word”— that is one of Elton John's most popular songs. But not every public figure seems to find it so tough to say that powerful five-letter word.
In recent days public figures, from politicians to stars, have all publicly expressed remorse. But with so much remorse, how can we tell a forced apology from a heartfelt expression of remorse?
Specifically, saying sorry should be a realization that something you have said or done has hurt someone and you want to make amends (弥补). "People want the response to be personal to them. They want to feel that they're being listened to and taken seriously," says Martin Stone.
Firstly, it is important to show that you understand. It is vital that any group or a person making an apology understands the focus — is it sorry for the way it's acted or is it sorry that the complainant feels the way they do? Watch out for the speed of response. The quicker the apology comes, the better it indicates that the person making it has felt an immediate sense of guilt.
If sincere, the person making the apology will be looking for clues (线索) to see if he or she is being understood, such as eye contact and facial expressions. Performed apologies always have a sense of being "acted out", and are often accompanied by too many unnatural gestures.
For a sincere apology, it is also important to avoid promises that can't be kept. Don't say that you'll make sure that this will not happen again if you're not confident that it won't. It could come back to bite you. And do remember that the use of "but" can hugely change the tone (语气) of an apology. As Stone points out, "I'm sorry but..." sounds like you are making excuses and aren't actually taking any form of responsibility.
1. What is the purpose of the text?A.To explain what a good apology is. |
B.To discuss how to give a formal apology. |
C.To show why we should apologize in life. |
D.To teach us how to tell if an apology is sincere |
A.Swearing it will not happen again. |
B.Avoiding eye contact with the listener. |
C.Showing you understand his/her feelings. |
D.Paying attention to the listener's reaction. |
A.The attitude. |
B.The tone of voice. |
C.The body language. |
D.The choice of language. |
Name | Koala | Panda | Elephant |
Country | Australia | China | South Africa |
Description(描述) | It is cute and small. It eats leaves. It likes sleeping in the trees. | It’s fat and cute. It’s black and white. It eats bamboo. | It’s very quiet and strong. It eats grass and leaves, Its nose is very long. |
Time | Only weekends 8: 00 a. m. — 4: 00 p. m. | ||
Tickets | Adults: $ 10. 00 Children: Over 10: $ 5. 00 Under 10: free |
1. The elephant is from _______.
A.China | B.Australia | C.South Africa | D.Japan |
A.Koala | B.Panda | C.Elephant | D.Tiger |
A.9: 30 am on Saturday | B.5: 00 pm on Sunday |
C.8: 50 am on Tuesday | D.7: 00 pm on Monday |
A.$10 | B.$15 | C.$50 | D.$20 |
【推荐2】In the wild, polar bears spend much of their lives wandering pack ice (浮冰群) in search of food. These bears have adapted to a high fat diet from ocean-going animals: they are rapid and dangerous swimmers, allowing them to easily catch animals as food. Each summer, as the pack ice starts to become smaller, polar bears draw closer to land to give birth to and care for babies. Many give up food during this period, hunting again when the ice returns and living on stored fat.
Pack ice is decreasing globally. When it does form, it disappears more quickly, and tends to be thinner as well. In 2004, several polar bear deaths by drowning were recorded. The bears had been trapped on faraway areas of floating ice, and had tried to swim for land. Due to the disappearance of the ice, they were tired and drowned before reaching shore safely. This problem is likely to grow as the pack ice becomes smaller.
The disappearance of the ice has other impacts for polar bears: they are losing their natural prey (猎物), who are also affected by the loss of habitat. The bears are not very good at catching land animals, and must compete with other species for these food sources. Land animals also don’t provide the high fat diet that polar bears need, which may lead to hunger. Hungry mothers may not be able to provide their babies with the nutrition needed, which will further contribute to the drop in polar bear population.
The deadly factors brought about by global warming put polar bears at risk. Drops in birth and survival rates have already been documented, and biologists are increasingly concerned about the animals’ odd behavior as a result of the loss of their natural habitat. Environmental organizations believe a global effort is needed to fight against global warming before it is too late for polar bears, as well as many other species that call Earth home.
1. In which season are baby polar bears born?A.Spring. | B.Summer. | C.Autumn. | D.Winter. |
A.The disappearance of the ice has negative effects on polar bears. |
B.Polar bears have to compete with other species for food sources. |
C.Land animals don’t provide the high fat diet that polar bears need. |
D.Hungry bear mothers can’t provide their babies with the nutrition needed. |
A.Why is pack ice becoming smaller? |
B.What measures can we take to protect polar bears? |
C.Are polar bears in danger from global warming? |
D.Is global warming becoming more and more serious? |
【推荐3】Are you a fan of social media(媒体)? Well, you must know this news: There are some hot social media dogs who probably have way more followers than you. Here are some of them.
Boo
Boo has been called the “World’s Cutest Dog” and has over 17 million fans on the social networking website Facebook alone. The Pomeranian has appeared on the TV program “Good Morning America "lots of times. There are Boo toys, Boo notebooks and other things for sale in stores. You can also find Boo on social networking websites Twitter and Instagram.
Monty
Monty is a dog with a lot to say, usually through several messages on Twitter per day. Monty, a shepherd dog, discusses how his owner treats him badly with things like baths, and notes interesting things he sees on walks in the country (like dead sheep). At just under 4,000 Twitter followers, he isn't the dog with the largest following, but Monty is one very active social media dog.
Sutter and Colusa "Lucy" Brown
These dogs aren’t just social media dogs---they are actually" government officials". The dogs belong to California governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. and his wife. Sutter, a Pembroke Welsh corgi, is the “first dog ”and Lucy, a “ borgie” is the “deputy(代理) first dog” of California. Lucy and Sutter Brown have over 16,000 Facebook fans.
Tuna
Tuna is a “chiweenie”---a mix between a Chihuahua and a Dachshund---who was rescued (解救)after he was left on the side of the road. His new mom not only fell in love with him and decided to keep him forever, she also turned the little dog into a popular dog on Instagram. Tuna has 1.6 million Instagram followers.
1. Which dog can you see on a notebook?A.Monty | B.Sutter |
C.Boo | D.Tuna |
A.They are lovely. | B.They are active. |
C.They are treated very badly. | D.They are connected to the government. |
A.It was happy. | B.It was sad |
C.It was boring. | D.It was interesting. |