One day when Jack was walking in the park, he saw a woman, who lived a few miles away, sitting on a bench (凳子) with a dog beside her. The dog was looking up at the woman.
Jack walked up to the woman and said, “Hello, Sue how are you? May I sit and talk with you for a while?” “Of course, please sit down,” Sue said. Jack sat down next to Sue on the bench, and they talked quietly together. The dog continued to look up at Sue as if waiting to be fed.
“That’s a nice dog, isn’t he?” Jack said pointing at the animal.
“Yes, he is. He’s handsome. He’s a bit of a mixture but that’s not a bad thing. He’s strong and healthy.”
“And hungry,” Jack said.
“He hasn’t taken his eyes off you. He thinks you’ve got some food for him.”
“That’s true.” Sue said.
“But I haven’t.”
They both laughed and then Jack said, “Does your dog bite (咬人)?”
“No,” Sue said. “He’s never bitten anyone. He’s always gentle and friendly.”
Hearing this, Jack decided to hold out his hand and touched the animals head. Suddenly it jumped up and bit him.
“Hey!” Jack shouted. “ You said your dog didn’t bite.”
Sue replied in surprise, “Yeah, I did. But this is not my dog. My dog’s at home.”
1. The dog looked at the woman because ________.| A．the woman wanted to feed him | B．the woman was friendly |
| C．he was strong and healthy | D．he was hungry |
| A．friends | B．next-door neighbors |
| C．strangers | D．in the same family |
| A．the dog was handsome | B．Sue’s dog was unfriendly |
| C．the dog was Sue’s | D．Sue’s dog was at home |
| A．Sue gave a wrong answer | B．Jack made a mistake |
| C．Jack known the dog well | D．The dog waited for the food |
| A．he didn’t took food | B．he didn’t know him |
| C．he didn’t take his dog | D．the dog didn’t find his master |
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【推荐1】One young lady is being praised for perfect manners for an apology note she wrote to the National Park, after she reportedly took a rock home as a souvenir (纪念品).In expressing her regret, the girl also returned the stolen rock to the park and even gave a donation.
On Aug, 17, the National Park shared the tale of the note to their Facebook page, where it has since been liked over 5, 200 times, and shared about 700.
“Dear Park Ranger( 护林员), Deep Creek was awesome! I especially liked Tom Branch Falls,” the youngster, named Karina, began her letter, “ I loved it so much, I wanted to have a souvenir to come home with me.”
“So I took a rock. I’m sorry, and I want to return it, " she said. " Also, here’s a donation!”
Lucky for Karina, the park rangers were moved by her sincere apologies for the petty theft, and even wrote back.
“Dear Karina, Thank you so much for returning the rock! It has made its way back to Tom Branch Falls. We are so glad you enjoyed your visit, "the park officials wrote in their Facebook post.
“Already, you are becoming an amazing steward( 35) for the park. Thank you for recognizing that what is in the park should stay in the park. If every visitor took a rock home, that would mean 11 million rocks would be gone from the park every year! "they shared.
The park rangers went on to explain the importance of rocks in the Natural Park as homes for “hundreds” of creatures, including salamanders.
“Now that you know to leave nature the way you find it, we hope you will help share this message with others,” the officials concluded, "It is always a good thing to give another the chance to discover!”
1. Why did the young lady take the rock home from the natural park?| A．Because it's valuable. |
| B．Because she liked Tom Branch Falls and wanted to have a souvenir. |
| C．Because it looks nice. |
| D．Because Deep Creek was so awesome that she wanted to have a souvenir. |
| A．Return the stone and give a donation | B．Become a steward for the park |
| C．Share the note to her Facebook page. | D．Take the stone back to Tom Branch Falls |
| A．Not all the visitors can take a rock from the natural park. |
| B．The salamanders are a kind of rare plants. |
| C．when we go to the natural park, we should leave nature the way we find it. |
| D．It's always a good thing to share messages with others. |
| A．A pretty thief | B．A Rock from the Natural Park |
| C．A Girl Who Have Perfect Manners | D．An Apology Note |
【推荐2】One million species face extinction, more than ever before in human history, according to a UN report released in May. And humans should be responsible.
The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) based the assessment(评估)on some 15, 000 sources considering the causes and results of environ- mental changes over the past 50 years.
The findings are clear and alarming. The researchers have found that about 25 percent of the world’s plants and animals are at risk of extinction. These include sea and land animals. Even the domesticated(驯养的)animals are at risk: Over 9 percent of the domesticated ani- mal species used for food and agriculture might have been lost.
There are some big problems. This rapid decrease of the natural world endangers global food safety and quality of life. For example, about 4 billion people rely on natural medicines, produced by the disappearing species, for their health care. And losses of species that pollinate(授粉)plants threaten up to ＄577 billion in crops each year.
The researchers identified five drivers responsible for the unpleasant news. They think at the top of the list is the change of land and sea use. The change in ecosystems towards agriculture, aquaculture and other human developments has led to changes in the natural living space of species. It is followed by the direct overuse of creatures (harvesting crops, cutting down the trees, hunting and fishing) and climate change, including rising sea levels and increasing extreme-weather events, wildfires, floods and droughts. The final causes of species extinction are pollution, especially plastics, and the spread of non-native species that can displace or kill native plants and animals.
The researchers say it is time for humans to make a change. They think maybe a new global way to save food and refuse waste in our life could turn the tables. Whether that is possible is an open question.
1. What is the main purpose of the first paragraph?| A．To introduce the topic of the text. |
| B．To introduce the schedule of the report. |
| C．To introduce humans’ sense of responsibility. |
| D．To introduce the history of human development. |
| A．The reliability of the findings. |
| B．The species of animals worldwide. |
| C．The seriousness of species’ reduction. |
| D．The risky experiences of the researchers. |
| A．Climate change. |
| B．Natural disasters. |
| C．Changes of their living space. |
| D．The direct overuse of creatures. |
| A．Changing our living habits. |
| B．Spreading non-native species. |
| C．Limiting native plants and animals. |
| D．Stopping discussing the food problem. |
【推荐3】A new study by researchers at Yale and George Washington University is examining the human threats to the amphibian (两栖动物) family tree and calls for a rethinking of conservation priorities (优先) to preserve species diversity and- evolutionary heritage.
Amphibians represent an important sign of global change, scientists say, due to their particularly high sensitivity to disturbances in their environment. There are more than 7000 amphibian species on Earth, including frogs. “Amphibians are a globally endangered group for which threats from global change are outpacing our ability to safeguard species,” said Walter Jetz, lead author of a paper published online in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution. Jetz is an associate professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at Yale. Jetz and co-corresponding author R. Alexander Pyron of George Washington constructed the first comprehensive family tree for nearly all amphibious species alive today. The researchers used the data to examine historical diversification patterns of amphibians as well as levels of isolation on the family tree, also called evolutionary distinctness.
Amphibians are the most ancient group of terrestrial vertebrates(陆生脊椎动物) surviving today, with origins reaching back more than 300 million years. The authors found that select members of this group alive today carry more than 100 million years of evolutionary history distinct to only them. The long, separate path of these species may have resulted in the evolution of key functions for varied ecosystems. Thanks to the early origin of the group, such highly distinct species are found in all parts of the world.
With many species still insufficiently (不够地) studied in the wild to appreciate their risk of extinction or potential functions for the ecosystem, the researchers said, knowing their evolutionary distinctness and place on the family tree can provide invaluable insights. A worldwide focus on all species allows us to link threats and evolutionary history across regions in a way that was not possible previously”, Pyron said.
The researchers found that neither the type nor intensity(强度) of human threats to amphibian species was associated with their evolutionary distinctness. This means there is significant potential for conservation action to mitigate the effect human activities have the amphibian tree of life, Jetz said. “Our evaluation provides key baseline information for all amphibians surviving today that may help identification of threats and prioritization of research and conservation,” Jetz added. “We expect this information to be widely helpful for the large community of scientists and conservationists interested in amphibians and to empower national and local conservation efforts.” (The research is supported, in part, by the National Science Foundation.)
1. What can we learn about amphibians from Paragraph 2?| A．They are threatening the surroundings they live in. |
| B．They are endangered due to their rapid evolution. |
| C．They are transforming their roles in the ecosystem. |
| D．The study of their family tree was neglected. |
| A．Critical | B．Minor | C．Creative | D．Ambiguous. |
| A．recognize | B．add | C．lessen | D．remove |
| A．To explain how amphibians adjust to the environment quickly. |
| B．To inform the public of the significance of protecting amphibians. |
| C．To gain more financial support for the National Science Foundation. |
| D．To share his experience in constructing amphibians’ family tree. |
【推荐1】When I woke up on Aug 4, 2016, there was only one thing on my mind: what to wear. A billion thoughts appeared through my brain in the closet (衣橱). Not only was it my first day of high school, but it was my first day of school in a new state; first impressions are everything, and it was important for me to impress the people who I would spend the next four years with.
After carefully hunting my closet, I proudly came out in a dress from Target. The soft cotton was comfortable, and the specially designed shoulders added a little of fun. Yes, this cloth was the one. An hour later, I felt powerful as I headed toward room 1136. But as I entered class, my jaw dropped to the floor.
Sitting at her desk was Mrs Hutfilz, my English teacher, wearing exactly the same dress as me. I kept my head down and tiptoed(踮着脚尖) to my seat. I made it through my simple introduction speech until Mrs Hutfilz stood up, jokingly saying that she liked my style. Although this was the moment I had been afraid of from the moment I walked in, all my anxiety surprisingly melted away, and the students paid attention as I shared my story. My smile grew as I laughed with the students. After class, I stayed behind, talked to Mrs Hutfilz and make a humorous and real communication.
Looking back four years later, the ten minutes I spent afraid of giving my speech were really not worth it. My first period of high school certainly made the day unforgettable in the best way and taught me that Mrs Hutfilz has a brilliant sense of style!
1. Why did the author pay great attention to her clothes on the first day of high school?| A．She followed her father’s advice. |
| B．She was unconfident about herself. |
| C．She cared too much about her appearance. |
| D．She wanted to make a good impression. |
| A．It was her first day of primary school. |
| B．She was satisfied with her first day dress. |
| C．Her teacher was unhappy because she wore the same dress with her. |
| D．She made a conversation with her English teacher in class. |
| A．Angry. | B．Confused. |
| C．Proud. | D．Embarrassed. |
| A．To share a memorable experience. |
| B．To explore the troubles with dressing. |
| C．To introduce her stylish English teacher. |
| D．To stress the importance of first impressions. |
【推荐2】Three very strong women — my mother, my grandmother and Melinda — deserve big credit for helping me become the man I am today. But Blanche Caffiere, a very kindly teacher and librarian I’ve never written about publicly before, also had a huge influence on me.
Mrs. Caffiere died in 2006, shortly after reaching her 100th birthday. Before she passed away, I had an opportunity to thank her for the important role she played in my life, arousing my passion for learning at a time when I easily could have gotten turned off by school.
When I first met Mrs. Caffiere, she was the elegant and engaging school librarian at Seattle’s View Ridge Elementary, and I was a fourth grader. I was desperately trying to go unnoticed, because I had some big defects (缺陷), like dysgraphia (书写障碍), and had a comically messy desk. And I was trying to hide the fact that I liked to read — something that was cool for girls but not for boys.
Mrs. Caffiere took me under her wing and helped make it okay for me to be a messy, nerdy boy who was reading lots of books. She pulled me out of my shell. She started by asking questions like, “What do you like to read?” and “What are you interested in?” Then she found me a lot of books. For example, she gave me great biographies she had read. Once I’d read them, she would make the time to discuss them with me. “Did you like the book?” she would ask. “Why? What did you learn?” She genuinely listened to what I had to say. Through those book conversations in the library and in the classroom we became good friends.
Teachers generally don’t want to burden their students with extra reading beyond the homework they’ve assigned. But I learned from Mrs. Caffiere that my teachers had so much more knowledge to share. I just needed to ask. Up through high school and beyond, I would often ask my teachers about the books they liked, read those books when I had some free time, and offer my thoughts.
Looking back on it now, there’s no question that my time with Mrs. Caffiere helped spark my interest in libraries and my focus on helping every child in America get the benefit of great teachers. I should give some credit to the dedicated teacher and librarian who helped me find my strengths when I was nine years old. It’s remarkable how much power one good person can have in shaping the life of a child.
1. Which of the following best describes the author when he was a fourth grader?| A．He tried to escape the attention of others. |
| B．He developed great passion for reading. |
| C．He wanted to share his hobby with girls. |
| D．He built a good relationship with Mrs. Caffier. |
| A．She forced me to read many books. |
| B．She taught me how to overcome my defects. |
| C．She turned me into a person who loves reading. |
| D．She encouraged me not to hide my love of reading. |
| A．Mrs. Caffiere encouraged him to write biographies |
| B．Mrs. Caffiere protected him and inspired him to read |
| C．he was never rushed into anything by Mrs. Caffiere |
| D．he listened carefully to Mrs. Caffiere during conversation |
| A．Her own experience inspired students to overcome their defects. |
| B．Her elegance and dedication made her popular among students. |
| C．She saved the author from losing interest and confidence in learning. |
| D．She helped the author to hide the fact that he had learning disability. |
| A．An interview. | B．A book review. |
| C．A news report. | D．An autobiography. |
【推荐3】Once upon a time, a hippo(河马) lived in a river next to a big tree.
One day, a bird came and nested(筑巢) in the tree. The songs of the bird filled the hippo with so much envy(羡慕) that he couldn’t think of anything else. Every day he would think why he wasn’t born to be a bird even though the bird told him many times he was so lucky to be so big and such a good swimmer.
Finally, the hippo made up his mind that he would come out of the river, climb the tree and start singing. However, when he tried to climb the tree, it was very clear that the hippo didn’t have wings, nor claws to climb with.
Realizing that he would never climb up the tree, he angrily hit the tree until it came crashing to the ground. Then he stepped onto the leaves of the fallen tree, and began singing.
Unfortunately, hippos can’t sing, either. All that came from his mouth were terrible noises, and when the other animals heard this, they all came around to make fun of the hippo.
He was so ashamed by this. He also felt bad about having knocked the tree over. He used all his strength to raise the tree back up again, and looked after it until it completely recovered.
1. After reading this passage, we know___________.| A．the writer is telling us a true story |
| B．the story happened on an autumn day |
| C．the bird thought he was luckier than the hippo |
| D．the hippo tried to do something against his nature(天性) |
| A．be a good singer | B．be good at climbing trees |
| C．stop envying the bird | D．not make friends with other animals |
| A．The hippo that wished to sing | B．The tree that was knocked over |
| C．The bird that wished to swim | D．The animals that were in high spirits |
【推荐1】When a marketing genius walks into your store, it might benefit you to pay attention, even if that genius is only a small child. When a store owner saw a young girl playing an imaginary hopscotch(跳房子) game using his wood flooring, it sparked (引发) a brilliant idea.
The store owner marked out a hopscotch board in multi-colored tape leading to the sales window. When the girl returned, she immediately began using the new store hopscotch board.
Once the board was in place, the store owner noticed an amazing thing happening in the store. It started with a grown man looking a little nervous and glancing (瞥) around the store. The owner thought he might be checking for cameras to steal something. But what he did next shocked the owner. The man started jumping along the hopscotch board!
With total ignoring “how it looked,” the grown man hopped along the hopscotch board like a seasoned professional! And he smiled! But that was just the beginning of the surprise for the store owner. As more people entered the store, more and more of the adult customers took the opportunity to hop to the cash register.
The simple addition of a hopscotch board brought smiles, laughter, and true joy into the tiny convenience store. People were smiling and feeling happier. The in-store cameras record the hoppers merrily jumping along.
Big, small, men, women, old, and young: everyone seems to enjoy the opportunity to be a kid again. The feeling may only last for a few seconds, but if it brings joy to your life, do it!
Some customers carefully walk around the board. However, many enjoy those few seconds of being a kid again. The response delighted the store owner. If you’re the type of person who would hop along the board, share the hopscotch game with your fellow hoppers!
1. What did the girl inspire the store owner to do?| A．He invited the girl to return to the store. | B．He also jumped along the hopscotch board. |
| C．He prevented a man from stealing something. | D．He created a hopscotch board in the store. |
| A．He tried to steal things from the store. | B．He encouraged others to join the game. |
| C．He laughed at the girl playing the game. | D．He played the game after some hesitation. |
| A．Because they all cared for the girl. | B．Because they could get joy from it. |
| C．Because the game was fit for them. | D．Because the game was easy to learn. |
| A．Considerate and creative. | B．Knowledgeable and honest. |
| C．Humorous and outgoing. | D．Modest and ambitious. |
【推荐2】When my son was eleven years old, he came home from school in tears one day. A couple of the older kids bullied (欺负) him at the bus stop. Rob wanted to stay home from school, so he wouldn’t have to meet the boys.
We called the school. “We’ll be happy to call the boys’ parents,” We were told, “And you should call the police.” “We don’t know what we will do yet.” I said. I felt that calling the police was a choice to be used when everything else failed, and I wanted first to consider other ways of dealing with the situation, I asked him to hold off calling the boys’ parents.
The next day was Saturday. Rob happened to look our of the window and said in fer, “There are the boys who beat me up!” Two older boys were standing in front of our house, as if they were waiting for Rob to step outside.
My wife Bev opened the door and said with a smile, “Hi guys. Would you like some ice cream?” They looked at each other in puzzlement. But they were teenagers, after all, so one of them said, “Sure. Why not?”
Bev quickly introduced herself, Rob’s younger brothers and me. She even introduced Rusty, the dog. “And I think you already know Rob,” She said. Her idea was to help them to see that Rob was a person, not a target. He had a family and even owned a family pet.
Bev drew the boys into chat while we ate ice cream. After a few minutes, she said, “I know there’s been some trouble at the bus stop. I think there may be a misunderstanding.” They nodded that there had indeed been trouble at the bus stop. She continued, “Maybe we can talk about the misunderstanding, so you can be friends.” We talked until the ice cream was finished. Finally the boys apologized.
Understanding is a difficult task. It may be easier to control conflict by force than to find a way to cooperate. Force can calm a situation. But understanding leads to peace.
1. Why didn’t the writer call the police?| A．He feared his son would be bullied again. |
| B．He meant to try some other ways to solve it first. |
| C．The police wouldn’t take the bullying seriously. |
| D．The school promised to call the boys’ parents. |
| A．They couldn’t refuse the attraction of ice cream. |
| B．They could be cheated into telling the truth. |
| C．They dared to face any challenges bravely. |
| D．They were too young to understand the invitation. |
| A．To give the dog to the boys as a gift. |
| B．To advise the boys to have a family pet. |
| C．To expect the boys to treat Rob kindly. |
| D．To show off the wealth of the family. |
| A．fond of children |
| B．angry with the boys |
| C．skilled at making ice cream |
| D．good at making peace |
【推荐3】Before my daughter, Evelyn, was born, I eagerly expected her first year of life. I imagined celebrating every milestone --- bonding with her as a newborn, seeing her smile for the first time, hearing her say her first word. 1 didn't think of feeding tubes, long hospital stays or an organ transplant(移植). For Evelyn, the first year included all and more.
Evelyn came into this world at just 34 weeks, weighing less than 3 pounds. Genetic testing revealed she had Alagille syndrome, a genetic disorder that can damage the liver(肝脏),heart and other organs. Soon, we received the news that baby Evelyn needed a liver transplant.Our family moved nearer to UPMC Children's Hospial of Pittsburgh so that we were closer if a liver was available for Evelyn.
When Evelyn was added to the organ donation wait list, I was under the liver allocation policy in place at that time,which was map-based. This policy lacks any special consideration for transplant candidates.We were told it would likely take three months. Just then, a new policy for liver allocation was tried out.Under the new system, the sickest child patients get first priority(优先).The new policy was only in effect for a little over a week, but in that period, Evelyn received her liver transplant.Had it been just one week earlier or later, we would not have received the call.
As Evelyn recovers from her transplant, we are grateful for the change.I am also sad, because the new policy was short-lived. That means another mom like me might not receive that phone call with good news.
Other children should have the same opportunity as Evelyn to live healthy, happy lives. When it comes to liver transplant policy, we can and must do better for children.
1. What probably happened to Evelyn shorly after she was born?| A．She failed to give a smile. |
| B．She had a serious liver failure. |
| C．She said her first word quickly. |
| D．She suffered from a heart attack. |
| A．To save time. |
| B．To have money. |
| C．To see a doctor. |
| D．To get first priority. |
| A．Evelyn is healthy now. |
| B．They waited too long. |
| C．They were one week earlier. |
| D．Her daughter is fortunate. |
| A．We must guarantee kids have healthy livers. |
| B．Kids should have chances of a liver transplant. |
| C．The sickest kids should get liver transplants first. |
| D．The old policy lacks special consideration for kids. |
