Kwane Stewart stepped outside a Modesto, California, convenience store with his morning coffee and noticed a homeless man, Tom Bissell, sitting with his back against the building. A small dog sat in his lap. Stewart, a vet (兽医) at an animal hospital, noticed its injured fur and skin. He approached the man and offered to bring medication for the dog's skin, a gift the man readily accepted.
“I remember returning a week later, and the hair was coming back the rash (皮疹) was gone,” Stewart told the Modesto Bee. Tom said his dog was finally sleeping at night again because it was no longer feeling restless for its illness. “‘And you know,’ he said, ‘I’m sleeping at night.’ He started to cry, and that got me touched too,” Stewart says.
Stewart was addicted. “When you do good deeds, there is something you get in return that feels much larger. I knew I wanted to keep doing it, "he told medium.com.
Today, Stewart, 50, has his own practice in town, yet he still finds time for street pets. He's helped roughly 400 animals since 2011.
There's a great need for his kind of help. About 25 percent of Modesto's homeless population owns a pet, but there are few healthcare options available to them. To fill that gap, Stewart can often be found wandering dark streets and underpasses (地下通道), anywhere he thinks the homeless might be camped out. Stewart pays for almost all of it out of his own pocket. For those expensive procedures, he set up a GoFundMe account to help cover treatment costs. “I don't ever want to have to turn anybody away,” he explains.
“To have somebody like Dr. Stewart come out here to take care of my dog just because it's the right thing to do, that's huge.” Joe, one of the dog owners, said in a video that Stewart posted on the GoFundMe page.
1. How did Kwane Stewart help Tom Bissell's dog?| A．By offering mental comfort. | B．By providing medical treatment. |
| C．By introducing some famous vets. | D．By bringing it to an animal hospital. |
| A．The professional habit of a vet. | B．The tough situation the homeless faced. |
| C．The requirements from the animal hospital. | D．The inspiration from offering help to Tom. |
| A．Rich and caring. | B．Smart and humorous. |
| C．Kind and generous. | D．Brave and intelligent. |
| A．Vets are in great need. | B．Stewart rose to fame overnight. |
| C．Street pets deserve due treatment. | D．A vet's kind act brings big impact. |
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【推荐1】Scientists say a huge percentage of bird species are in danger because their habitats, or homelands, are disappearing.
Traditional migration paths take birds through countries that are not protecting the places for birds to stop, rest and feed. The scientists studied the migration or flight paths of almost 1,500 species. They decided that 91 percent of them passed through dangerous areas.
The major danger for migratory birds is development. Buildings and pavements have covered the places where birds stop and feed as they move from one part of the world to another. One of the scientists who worked on the study says many of these important places have been lost to land reclamation because of urban, industrial and agricultural land expansion.
The problem, according to scientists, is that many of these small birds die along their migration paths because they don’t have a safe place to feed and rest. There is no place to restore their energy for the next part of their journey. Countries in North Africa, Central Asia and those along the coasts of East Asia are having the most difficult time in protecting land. The scientists say these countries do not have enough areas that are safe for birds. One species that doesn’t exist now is the Eskimo curlew. “Our world gets poorer every time we lose a species,” one of the scientists says.
The researchers say countries need to work together and come up with safe stopping areas for birds that pass through their boundaries. For example, one country might have preserved safe zones for migrating birds. But a neighbour country might not. A bird might die.
One scientist who is not connected with the report tells Los Angeles Times that while some habitats are changing, more work can be done to make urban areas safe for birds.
He says small changes, like planting more native plants or keeping cats out of the areas birds would be likely to use, could make a big difference.
1. What mainly caused the disappearing of birds’ habitats?| A．The rising sea level. |
| B．Natural disasters. |
| C．The decrease of awareness to protect birds. |
| D．Overuse of land by human beings. |
| A．Causing the land quality to get worse. |
| B．The disappearance of good land. |
| C．Making land suitable for farming or building. |
| D．Abusing the farming land. |
| A．Hunting of humans. |
| B．Beast attack on the ground. |
| C．The long journey. |
| D．Exhaustion and hunger. |
| A．To call on people to protect the birds’ habitats. |
| B．To tell us a huge percentage of bird species are in danger. |
| C．To analyze the reasons for disappearing of birds’ habitats. |
| D．To offer some solutions to the problem of birds’ habitats. |
| A．Human activities that harm the migrating birds. |
| B．Ways to create a more suitable environment for migrating birds. |
| C．New studies about migration paths of birds. |
| D．More detailed information about the scientist. |
【推荐2】Scientists increasingly are aiming to move animals endangered by rising temperatures to new areas where they have never lived before in an effort to save them. One example is a project in Hawaii that moved, or relocated, a seabird species (物种) from one island to another about 800 kilometers away.
Traditionally, scientists have considered the idea of species relocation (迁移) risky. This is because it can cause problems for existing native animals. But some scientists now believe relocation is necessary to save threatened species. Moves have already been considered for several species, including birds, lizards, butterflies and even plants.
The relocation in Hawaii included the Tristram’s storm petrel, a seabird that is native to low-lying islands in Hawaii and Japan. The project moved about 40 young birds from Hawaii’s Tern Island to Oahu, one of the state’s biggest islands. The Tristram’s storm petrel is considered at risk of dying out.
Tern Island is now just 1. 8 meters above sea level. Scientists fear the island may disappear completely if the sea level there continues to rise. Scientists hope the relocated animals can someday be returned to their native environments if conditions change.
Some lawmakers in western states, including Montana, New Mexico and Arizona, are against the proposal. They say moving species to new places could create environmental problems and result in an “invasive (入侵的) species”.
Federal officials are expected to decide the proposal. Jason McLachlan is a biologist, who thinks the government proposal shows an important change “in the way we think of species protection and conservation”.
Pacific Rim Conservation’s Yander Werf said that to save storm petrels, scientists need to act before populations have crashed. “In 30 years, there will certainly be few such birds, if we don’t do anything about it,” he said.
James Watson is a scientist at the University of Queensland in Australia. He said that “Many, many species must be moved, or they could go out of existence”. Watson added that increasing wildfire has forced some relocations of animals.
1. What’s the problem with the Tristram’s storm petrel?| A．It is dying of hunger. | B．It is losing it young birds. |
| C．It is being hunted like crazy. | D．It faces the risk of losing home. |
| A．It has no chance of success. | B．It costs a lot of money. |
| C．It could harm native species. | D．It damages the relocated animals |
| A．They support moving species. | B．They omy care for endangered species. |
| C．They work for the same organization. | D．They stress the risk of wildfire. |
| A．Helping Birds Return Home | B．Moving Species to New Areas |
| C．Creating Homes for Wildlife | D．Protecting Animals on Sinking Islands |
【推荐3】Olivia Ries was just seven years old when she and her eight-year-old brother Carter adopted a cheetah(猎豹) in South Africa.
“When my sister and I first learned back in 2009 that species like the cheetah may be extinct in the wild by the time we have kids, it scared us. We knew we had to do something to help them,” says Carter. “There are so many people(young and old alike) who just don’t know what is happening to so many species, just like we didn’t. Olivia and I want to make sure we reach as many people around the world as possible and help them to understand how serious the situation really is.”
To do that, the kids started One More Generation(OMG), an organization with the motto: “Preserving endangered species for one more generation and beyond.”
Now, ten years later, Olivia and Carter have travelled all over the world spreading their message. They’ve been interviewed on national television, participated in marches and fundraisers and won awards for their work. In 2015, they were invited to Vietnam by the United States Embassy to participate in a programme to save rhinos. All that they’ve done for animals and the environment is much too long to list!
“Our number one message to everyone we meet is ‘Remember, anyone can make a difference…if we can, you can too,’” says Olivia. “We want all people to understand that what Carter and I are doing is not necessarily something special; it is something that we all should be doing. You can start small by simply adopting an animal. Do some research on the species you are interested in, and find a good organization offering adoptions. My brother and I take our birthday money and allowance money to adopt animals all the time.”
1. How did Olivia and Carter feel when learning cheetahs faced extinction?| A．Angry and guilty. | B．Shocked and concerned |
| C．Anxious and helpless. | D．Hopeful and determined |
| A．They organized activities to raise money. | B．They took measures to save rhinos |
| C．They made efforts to list extinct species. | D．They contributed a lot to dying species. |
| A．Anyone can help by starting small | B．Anyone can do something special. |
| C．Anyone should do research on species | D．Anyone should donate to adoption organizations. |
| A．Adopting a panda in the name of both her and me. | B．Making her a furry dog with my own hands |
| C．Buying her a doll of the latest style. | D．Mailing her a handmade postcard. |
【推荐1】Alice Moore is a teenager entrepreneur (创业者), who set up her business AilieCandy in May 2015. By the time she was 13, her company was worth millions of dollars with the invention of a super-sweet treat that could save kids’ teeth, instead of destroying them.
It all began when Moore was offered a candy bar. However, her dad reminded her that sugary treats were bad for her teeth. But Moore was sick of missing out on candies. So she desired to get round the warning, “Why can’t I make a healthy candy that’s good for my teeth so that my parents can’t say no to it?” With that in mind, Moore asked her dad if she could start her own candy company. He suggested that she do some research and talk to dentists about what a healthier candy would contain.
With her dad’s agreement, she spent the next two years researching online to get a candy that was both tasty and tooth-friendly. She also went to dentists to learn more about teeth cleaning. In the end, she succeeded in making a kind of candy product — CanCandy.
Quickly, CanCandy sells very good in the supermarket. As CanCandy’s success grows, so does Moore’s popularity as a young entrepreneur. Moore is excited about the candy she created, and she’s also positive about what the future might bring. She hopes that every kid can have a clean mouth and a broad smile. Although she founded her company early on in life, she wasn’t driven by profit (利润). Moore wants to use her special talent to help others find their smiles. She donates 10% of AilieCandy’s profits to Big Smiles. With her talent and determination, it appears that the sky could be the limit for Alice Moore.
1. What did her father advise her when Moore wanted to start her own company?| A．His father advised her to borrow money from the bank. |
| B．His father advised her to turn to her teacher for help. |
| C．His father advised her to reduce the sugar content in the candy. |
| D．His father advised her to do a survey and seek advice from dentists. |
| A．It is delicious and friendly to teeth. | B．It is colorful and well wrapped. |
| C．It has different shapes. | D．It is tasty and colorful. |
| A．To earn more profit. | B．To make others happy. |
| C．To help disabled children. | D．To make herself famous. |
| A．An Outstanding Teenage Dentist | B．An Poor Entrepreneur |
| C．Moore’s AilieCandy | D．A Responsible Teacher |
【推荐2】Clara packed her things at the office and went to her boss. “It’s been a pleasure working with you, but I’m leaving my job,” she turned and left.
“Why do you get home so early?” asked her sister Sally.
“The Civil War is taking its toll on the Union soldiers. I need to help them.” Sally looked around the room. “I’m going with you.” The two volunteered at a hospital where soldiers received treatment.
After several months, Clara became worried. “Sally, this isn’t enough. I need to help the soldiers in the field and on the front lines. I’m leaving in the morning.”
Sally looked surprised. “Clara! You can’t. It’s too dangerous!”
“The front line soldiers who need help are in greater danger.”
Clara got donations (捐赠物) from wherever she could and used her own savings to buy things that soldiers need. She also organized men to give help, carry water, and prepare food for the wounded.
Months later, Clara finally made it to the front line. The wounded soldiers were so thankful for what she had done; they even named her the Angel of the Battlefield.
After the Civil War ended, Clara went to Europe to rest her body and mind. So many years of helping soldiers and their families had worn her down.
While visiting Switzerland, Clara learned of the International Red Cross. Its aim of helping war victims (受害者) around the world created interest and excitement in Clara. It also encouraged an idea. When she returned home, Clara worked to start an American Red Cross. She even met with President Hayes to discuss it. Finally, on 21 May 1881, the American Red Cross was formed. A month later, Clara was made president of the organization.
1. What does the underlined phrase “taking its toll on” in paragraph 3 probably mean?| A．Calling for. | B．Taking control of. |
| C．Having a bad effect on. | D．Making an impression on. |
①Clara paid a visit to Switzerland.
②Clara officially started the American Red Cross.
③Clara learned about the International Red Cross.
④Clara went to the front line to help wounded soldiers.
⑤Clara quitted her job to volunteer at a hospital for soldiers.
| A．⑤④③①② | B．⑤④①③② | C．④⑤③①② | D．④⑤①③② |
| A．Kind and smart. | B．Honest and thankful. |
| C．Strict and narrow-minded. | D．Brave and warm-hearted. |
| A．To describe how cruel the Civil War was. |
| B．To tell how the International Red Cross was formed. |
| C．To explain the role that women played in the war. |
| D．To introduce an important woman in American history. |
【推荐3】On Dec.26, Gelinne was having a cup of coffee at home, gazing out at frozen Beards River. Suddenly, his daughter cried “Look!” Gelinne looked up just in time to see a small aircraft a few hundred yards away, coming down.
As the plane disappeared behind the trees, Gelinne, a former sailor, realized it would land in the river. Without hesitation, he ran down to the waterfront. The plane had slid to a stop on the broad, frozen river, far from shore, sinking. The pilot was standing on the wing. Gelinne knew from his previous training that even a few minutes in the icy water could kill the pilot.
Gelinne tested the ice with his foot and decided not to take any chances walking on it. So he and his son, John, pulled two kayaks (皮划艇) out. “If it can float on the water, it can slide on the ice,” Gelinne said.
The kayaks’ paddles (桨) proved too weak, so the pair tried using sticks to push the boats along. Their first attempts left them spinning in circles. But with effort, they made progress. When Gelinne reached the plane, the pilot was standing on a tail wing, surrounded by open water. Gelinne pushed his kayak off the ice and into the water, paddling toward the pilot and thinking, “What if he panics? What if I fall over?”
With his son nearby, Gelinne focused on keeping the pilot calm, joking, “Just hang on to the kayak as if you were hugging your wife.” The pilot grabbed the kayak’s bow. Gelinne knew he had to get the pilot onto the shelf of unbroken ice. But each time Gelinne tried, the kayak broke through the ice. He needed help.
Soon a police officer arrived and radioed for help. A boat from the local Department of Natural Resources appeared. It picked up the pilot, Steve 71, and rushed him to safety, who would be treated for minor injuries. Later the boat returned to help Gelinne, exhausted, to shore.
The boat had arrived just in time, Gelinne recalled. “I’m 60 years old,” he says. “There was no way I could get him to shore.” Still, he was satisfied.
1. What was Gelinne’s first reaction to the air crash?| A．Hesitant. | B．Concerned. | C．Scared. | D．Surprised. |
| A．The plane had sunk to the bottom. |
| B．The pilot was nearly frozen to death. |
| C．The kayaks got stuck in floating ice. |
| D．The rescue was tougher than expected. |
| A．Because his son didn’t help him. |
| B．Because the kayaks were broken. |
| C．Because the ice wasn’t solid enough. |
| D．Because the pilot was too exhausted. |
| A．Honest and independent. | B．Modest and intelligent. |
| C．Helpful and humorous. | D．Generous and cautious. |
