The temperature was rising to 90 degrees on Tuesday in the hills of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreational Area, when Lexie Daniel and her friends saw a heroic act of kindness to save a dog’s life.
Lexie and her fellow hikers met a man whose dog was seriously overheated. Even though they donated (捐赠) their water, they were afraid it wouldn’t be enough to save the pup, after seeing how much the dog was already struggling.
“The owner brought along a huge jug, but no water seemed to be helping,” Lexie told GNN.
Too tired to carry the dog himself, the loving owner called the park rangers as soon as possible. Supervisory Park Ranger Kris Salapek soon found them on the trail (追踪). Kris then lifted the huge dog onto his shoulders and carried him down the mountain. “It was a long distance-a couple miles down a difficult rocky path,” says Lexie.
When they reached the stream, Kris laid him in the water as he knelt beside him and poured water on him. The ranger then picked him back up over his shoulders and walked all the way back down to the street for about an hour.
Lexie’s cousin Tori Matyola said, “The owner hiked down ahead of the ranger so that once he got down the mountain he had the car ready to take him straight to the vet. The dog was looking a little better by the time he got to the car and picking up his head.”
When she got home, Lexie, a pediatric (小儿科的) nurse from Hackettstown, New Jersey, posted the good deed on Facebook and it went viral with 35,000 people sharing the post and showing admiration for the ranger.
“This is a HERO,” Lexie wrote. “We are so lucky to have rangers like this who put animals before themselves. This ranger deserves recognition and a standing ovation (列队鼓掌) for his bravery, selflessness, and strength.”
1. What were Lexie and her fellow hikers worried about?| A．The dog’s struggle for more water. | B．The dog’s lack of water to keep alive. |
| C．The owner’s unability to feed his dog. | D．The owner’s tiredness to carry the dog. |
| A．It was tough. | B．It was simple. | C．It was unbelievable. | D．It was unexpected. |
| A．To clean it. | B．To feed it. | C．To cool it. | D．To relax it. |
| A．Her appreciation to Kris. | B．Her relief of the dog’s recovery. |
| C．The ranger’s example set to people. | D．The ranger’s experience of saving the dog. |
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【推荐1】It was a very hot day in late Summer. I was a young dad working in a local wood mill. It was dangerous, back-breaking work that paid very little. In the year I worked there, only four other people hadn’t quit and been replaced with new faces. Those of us who stayed did so just because there was no other work to find to support our families.
On this day all of us were covered in sweat and dust. When I looked around, every face I saw looked angry and frustrated. Suddenly, a voice called out, “Hey! There’s a deer in here,” A lost little female deer had wandered through the open loading bay doors and was now cowering in between the huge stacks of wood. All of us stopped working immediately and went looking for her as she ran about looking for a way out.
Now most people where I live hunt deer for meat in the fall but also treat them with great kindness the rest of the year. Many will even buy 50 bags of corn to help feed them during the harsh winter months. It was no surprise then that all of us were soon quickly working together to free this little creature. By blocking off all the other routes, we were able to guide her search back to the open bay doors. We watched as she jumped out of the building and back into the woods. Then we walked back in to work. I noticed something, though. On every face there was a joyful smile. It was as if this one single act of kindness had energized us again and reminded us of what life is all about.
1. Why did the author keep working in the local wood mill?| A．He wasn’t content with the pay and working conditions. |
| B．He was tired of wood cutting and wanted more freedom. |
| C．He disliked the treatment of the boss and animals around. |
| D．He didn’t find other jobs to make money for his family. |
| A．They blocked all the routes except the proper ones. |
| B．They caught her and then sent her to the wide wild. |
| C．They used signals to guide the deer out of the woods. |
| D．They used foods to guide the deer out to the open doors. |
| A．Cruel and impatient. | B．Demanding and creative. |
| C．Caring and kind. | D．Polite and considerate. |
| A．Life is not always a bed of roses. | B．Roses given, fragrance in hand. |
| C．Don’t go against the law of nature. | D．The weak are the prey of the strong. |
【推荐2】A study has shown how ecotourism in the Philippines has changed people's attitudes towards marine conservation.
Researchers from the University of Victoria and other institutes in Philippines, visited three sites where tourists pay to swim with whale sharks in the wild. They interviewed a range of locals in Oslob, Donsol and Pintuyan, including fishers and ex-whale shark hunters. At Oslob, the largest of the three sites, people were more likely to speak about the resulting improvements to their quality of life and an increase in job opportunities. At the smaller, less profitable sites, responses were more likely to be about the changes in how people behaved towards the sharks.
Dr. Jackie Ziegler, leader of the team of researchers, said, “Many of the people we spoke reported they now care about and value whale sharks because of tourism activities. They also expressed the community’s emotional connection to the species and the strong need to protect them. Before the introduction of tourist activities, most of the locals admitted to harming the sharks by hitting them with stones or riding them.” In terms of attitudes towards the wider marine environment, the majority of respondents now actively encourage others to care for the ocean and they also use more sustainable fishing practices.
The study also acknowledged the potential negative effects of tourism on the marine environment, such as impacts on the health of local coral reefs and of the sharks. It concluded that further studies were needed to assess these impacts before firm conclusion could be drawn regarding the positive impact of whale sharks tourism on ocean conservation.
Nevertheless, the researchers say their work suggests ecotourism can be an effective means of strengthening protection. “Bringing in the views of the local tour operation to the study was necessary in uncovering the true impact of whale shark touristm and the wider benefit to the ocean conservation in the Philippines,” Dr Ziegler added.
1. What were the local people concerned least according to Paragraph 2?| A．Improvement of life. |
| B．Behaviours towards sharks. |
| C．Increases of work chances. |
| D．Relationships between people. |
| A．Protective. | B．Satisfying. | C．Unsustainable. | D．Beneficial. |
| A．Influence on other marine species. |
| B．Strategies for carrying out marine ecotourism. |
| C．Types of ocean conservation. |
| D．Importance of protecting the local whale sharks. |
| A．Ecotourism Transforms Locals’ Attitudes to Marine Conservation. |
| B．Ecotourism Does Much Good to Marine Life as Before. |
| C．Marine ecotourism Gives Rise to a New Kind of Business. |
| D．Ecotourism Has Brought Large Benefits to People. |
【推荐3】If nothing is done to stop rising sea levels, the homes of 200 million people could be underwater by the year 2100. That's according to a study published in the scientific magazine Nature Communications. The global sea level has been rising for more than a century, and more quickly over the last several decades. That's because climate change is melting glaciers (冰川）and ice sheets. Higher sea levels flood coastlines. If steps aren't taken to protect cities and towns, people could be forced to move inland.
One European country is especially vulnerable to flooding: the Netherlands. More than a quarter of the country already sits below sea level. But the Netherlands has developed tactics (策略）for dealing with water. For that reason, many experts believe that even though it's vulnerable to rising seas, the country is well-equipped to deal with them.
In the region that is now the Netherlands, people have been inventing ways to keep out water for at least 900 years. The country is famous for its dikes (堤坝），which are long walls that prevent flooding. But in recent years, experts there have developed new techniques that go far beyond dikes, some of which are high-tech.For example, the Maeslantkering is a massive storm-surge barrier that protects the city of Rotterdam from seawater. It's controlled by a supercomputer. It closes automatically when Rotterdam is threatened by floods.
Other projects look to nature for inspiration.The DakAkker is a farm located on top of an office building in Rotterdam. The building's roof holds rainwater to prevent runoff. Another example is the Floating Farm. Its designers wanted to make room for agriculture in a waterflooded city. More than 30 dairy cows live on the farm, which floats in Rotterdam's waterways.The farm generates (生产）its own energy using floating solar panels.
“It's not that our solutions are the best,” says Henk Ovink, who works on water issues for the Dutch government. “But we provide ideas for your country's solutions.”
1. What does the underlined word“vulnerable”in paragraph 2 probably mean?| A．Heavily independent. | B．Easy to be attacked. |
| C．Experienced in solving. | D．Totally unconcerned. |
| A．It's a tactic to deal with glaciers. | B．It's a high-tech life-saving ship. |
| C．It's a computer-controlled dike. | D．It's a high building for escape. |
| A．On the river. | B．Under the water. |
| C．On the long dikes. | D．On top of a building. |
| A．An outline. | B．An instruction. | C．An assumption. | D．An inspiration. |
【推荐1】My Ph.D. (博士学位) adviser had encouraged me to take a vacation. So I was sitting at an airport restaurant, when I received the email. It informed me I had failed my qualifying exam on my second attempt, which meant dismissal from the program. I knew things hadn’t gone perfectly. But I was still shocked. How was it possible that one exam could erase all my other successes and define me as unfit to be a scientist?
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started my Ph.D. program. As a first-generation college graduate, I didn’t have family members who could tell me what it was like. I had put in a lot of effort, but it didn’t seem to pay off during my first year.
I ended that year with increased confidence, eager to put my newfound knowledge into action. But my confidence took a plunge shortly thereafter, when I made my first attempt at the qualifying exam. I had never taken a presentation before, so the experience was terrifying. I stood in front of my exam committee.
Once it was over, my committee told me I’d conditionally passed, which meant I’d have one more chance. For the next 2 months, I did everything in my power to prepare. When the exam was over, I left the room feeling a mix of fear and relief. But those feelings changed to frustration the next day, after I learned I’d failed.
But soon, things started to change. After a series of meetings, faculty members (全体教师) decided to do away with the qualifying exam structure I’d struggled with. Students would be asked questions, so that faculty could learn more about their knowledge and provide constructive feedback.
As a result, I’m now back to working on the program. I try to stay focused on becoming the best scientist I can be. In the end, I am much more than that one-hour exam.
1. What was the author informed of in the email?| A．His Ph.D. adviser would leave his program. |
| B．He was permitted to take a holiday to relax. |
| C．He didn’t perform well to pass the qualifying exam. |
| D．His research project had achieved remarkable results. |
| A．It was boring. | B．It was hopeful. | C．It was enjoyable. | D．It was challenging. |
| A．Paid off. | B．Failed somebody. | C．Experienced a decline. | D．Continued to grow. |
| A．Students would not be defined by one exam. |
| B．Students don’t need to attend qualifying exams. |
| C．Standards for qualified scientists have been simplified. |
| D．Students would be given special support from college. |
【推荐2】Seminole was far too accustomed to the business. Everyone sympathized with him depending on long hours, minimum wage, and ill-mannered customers. Although struggling to pay his rent, he still went all out to make those lucky enough to sit at his tables laugh. The day was going quick.
He was exhausted when he arrived to work the next day, but he went about his daily duties, putting on a brave face as customers complained about the food or questioned the bill. Usually as he prepared to close for the night, a couple of customers would sit down and order drinks. Most of the crew had left by closing time, but Seminole stayed to serve. Eventually, the last round was ordered and he gave them the bill. The minimum tip was suggested on the receipt. “Tomorrow will be better,” murmured he.
But luck wasn’t on his side. Evening approaching, a group of teenagers stepped in. Thankfully, they were polite and respectful. Their cheerful behavior began to rub off on him. As always, he did his best to make their dining experience a pleasant one.
Once they finished their dishes, he placed the bill on the table, accompanied with some candies. They placed their notes on the receipt and left smiling. When he returned to clear the table, he was shocked. The teenagers only left a tip of $3, but their total bill was more than $100. He’d gone above and beyond serving the tasty dishes. How could they be so rude?
Later that week, he struggled to let go of the awkward memories. He arrived at work and expected it to be like any other, but there was something left behind the desk for him — a two-page handwritten letter from the teenagers with $18 attached, in which they explained they were unaware of the tipping practice due to it being their first time out alone. Everything suddenly made sense.
Seminole was so touched by their gesture that he uploaded a picture of the letter sharing their admirable efforts. Web visitors voiced their opinions, and the reaction was more than positive.
1. Why did Seminole wear a brave face?| A．To serve better. | B．To relax himself. |
| C．To sell more drinks. | D．To gain a reputation. |
| A．Ignorance of tipping culture. | B．Dissatisfaction with the meal. |
| C．Gratitude for Seminole's service. | D．Misunderstanding of tipping practice. |
| A．Patient and innovative. | B．Generous and tolerant. |
| C．Positive and committed. | D．Considerate and ambitious. |
| A．One good turn deserves another. | B．Actions speak louder than words. |
| C．Honesty can turn into an opportunity. | D．It is better to make things right than not. |
【推荐3】When he tells people that he is deaf, Oliver Stabbe is called a liar. "The idea that deaf people cannot speak is a very offensive assumption." The sophomore（大二学生）said.
Stabbe's experience speaks of many of the misunderstanding about deaf people and the struggles they face-things commonly found right in Rochester. This city is home to 90,000 deaf people, a significant slice of the more than 1.1 million national population. The percentage of deaf people is higher than the national average, due in part to RIT's National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the first technological college in the world created specifically for the deaf and hard of hearing.
"Really, there seems to be an embarrassment in communicating with deaf people," said sophomore Steven Davis, another deaf student. This awkwardness might arise because non-deaf people just don't know how to do so without possibly offending someone. "I guess they think saying 'deaf' is offensive, but it really isn't and deaf people don't get upset about it," Davis said. He noted that the biggest issue he's had when communicating with other students is their anxiety about communicating.
Deaf or hard of hearing students also face frustrations on their end when interacting with others. "Sometimes people talk about you, maybe to a non-deaf friend standing beside me, as if I were not there," Davis said. "That's depressing." As Davis put it, "We don't see ourselves as the disabled, so the awkwardness is only one-sided."
Stabbe advised that these communicating should not make assumptions about others' preferences or ability. If you have a question, ask. A moment of awkwardness is absolutely worth it if you are being educated about an important topic.
1. Why are there more deaf people in Rochester?| A．Deaf people have some privileges here. |
| B．Deaf people meet fewer struggles here. |
| C．Deaf people may get better job opportunities here. |
| D．A professional school for the deaf people appeals to them. |
| A．They are unwilling to communicate. | B．They are afraid of upsetting the deaf. |
| C．They don't know any simple gestures. | D．They don't challenge enough assumptions. |
| A．Sensitive and talkative. | B．Reasonable and reliable. |
| C．Confident and observant. | D．Outspoken and aggressive. |
| A．"Deaf" is not a bad word | B．We can hear your heart |
| C．Deaf people are not liars | D．Embarrassment is one-sided |
【推荐1】One night our team was called out to a farm to treat a female elephant who had just miscarried (流产). Arriving after midnight, our team saw a skinny baby elephant which kept hitting his head against the side of a narrow cage (笼子).
The next morning, we moved him to a new home and gave him the name “Hope”. One of the volunteers, Lek, tried hard to make Hope accept milk from her, but he attempted to hurt her many times. Hope kept trumpeting (吼叫) over and over the first three nights. The fourth night he finally fell into a sleep and Lek used this opportunity to get close, patting and comforting him. When he would wake up, she ran from his pen (围栏). She did this every night until Hope accepted her. Then Hope was let out of the pen to take a walk with the volunteers.
Eight months later, Hope’s owner came to take him back. He was to be trained for work. But the owner’s request was refused. The more Hope stayed with us, the more we loved him and we couldn’t let him go back to cruel training and hard work. With the help and kind support from Jody Thomas (USA) and Leonor Gonzo (Australia), Hope won his freedom to stay with us. These kind volunteers became Hope’s foster parents after helping to buy his freedom.
Hope today is happy in his new home at this elephant haven. As his name suggests, he is our Hope and we will see him grow up as a free elephant and let him back to nature one day to be a real king of the jungle.
1. How was Hope when we first saw him?| A．Excited. | B．Anxious. | C．Curious. | D．Calm. |
| A．She attempted to alarm him of danger. |
| B．She delivered food and supplies to him. |
| C．She helped him to adapt to the new environment. |
| D．She treated him and got him recover from illness. |
| A．Hope finally worked on the farm for some time. |
| B．Hope’s owner was paid some money to let him stay. |
| C．The volunteers trained Hope to do some farm work. |
| D．Hope refused to go back to the farm with his owner. |
| A．A shelter. | B．A farm. |
| C．A zoo. | D．A school. |
Evelyn Lutz hadn’t lived a life of luxury (奢华). In fact, those that knew her said she lived a very normal life. What they didn’t know is that Lutz had been quietly saving, with the intention to eventually give back to something that meant so much to her in life: her education.
Lutz grew up in the Great Depression and earned a bachelor s degree in nursing from the University of Rochester and a master’s degree from the University of Colorado before heading to Case Western Reserve University in Ohio to earn her doctor’s degree.
After she graduated, she pursued a career in nursing and began to spend her life quietly giving back not only to the educational institutions that touched her life but also other local and national nonprofits. Later she became a professor and a college administrator to impart her wisdom to other students. She kept making donations, starting with small contributions, around $100 here or there to tens of thousands of dollars on a regular basis. She just did it secretly and never wanted the recognition.
Last November, Lutz died at 86. Beforehand, she made her final and most important contributions. About $641,000 went to the University of Rochester to support the school’s efforts in data analysis and research project.
“This is the largest gift we’ve ever received to support research,” said Kathy Rideout, president of the university. “Future generations will have more opportunities to make the critical discoveries that improve human health.”
Another $640,000 was issued to Case Western Reserve University to support the school’s library and nursing research, which will make a measurable difference for its students. The biggest donation, $1.3 million, went to the University of Colorado to support the next generation of nursing leaders.
Lutz had saved over the course of time, lived responsibly and given back quietly without the expectation of recognition. Her story has told us the true value of money.
1. When did Lutz start to donate money?2. What would her biggest donation be used to do?
3. What does Lutz’s story tell you about the value of money? (no more than 40 words)
【推荐3】Over the past 20 years, Zhang Bi has donated her blood more than 130 times to help people in need.
Zhang, 44, an employee of a company in Yichang, Hubei province, first donated blood in 1998 while studying at Wuhan University of Technology. “It was in the summer when I was with my classmates, and medical workers were promoting the idea of voluntary blood donations,” she recalled. To mark her upcoming graduation with a degree in international trade and commerce, she decided to donate 200 milliliters of blood. “In fact, I was jittery at first,” she said. “But with the nurse explaining things and providing guidance, I gained basic knowledge and finally calmly finished the blood donation.”
After graduation, she began to donate blood once or twice a year. In May 2001, an incident touched Zhang and deepened her understanding of voluntary blood donation. Her brother, a traffic policeman, was attacked and got hurt in a lung after dealing with an illegally operated motorcycle. He suffered blood loss and needed massive blood, but for lack of supplies in the blood bank, all the police officers in the city volunteered to donate blood. “Finally, with the help of the volunteers, my brother was saved,” she said.
From then on, she began to donate blood every six months, the maximum allowed, according to the Blood Donation Law. In 2006, Zhang’s father had a heart surgery and needed blood. Zhang had donated so much blood that she had earned enough “credits” for receiving the blood her father needed from the blood center.
Yi Xiaomei, an official at the Yichang Blood Center, said there are more than 400 regular blood donors in the city. “They have made great contributions to blood donation in the city,” Yi said. “Zhang Bi, as a typical example, tries her best to guarantee the quality and quantity of blood.” Zhang said donating blood is not only good for the recipient but improves her own mental and physical well-being. “I hope I can continue as long as my physical condition can meet the donor requirements,” she said.
1. What does the underlined word “jittery” mean in Paragraph 2?| A．Nervous. | B．Curious |
| C．Embarrassed. | D．Excited. |
| A．The contribution of an official at the Blood Center. |
| B．The blood in the blood bank. |
| C．Zhang Bi’s donation of blood. |
| D．The help of the police officers. |
| A．Blood donors make a little money from blood donation. |
| B．Donating blood benefits both the recipient and the donor. |
| C．Blood Center has no limit in donating blood. |
| D．Yichang has the best and most blood donors in China. |
| A．Blood Donors Promoted Voluntary Blood Donation |
| B．An Accident Changed a Traffic Policeman |
| C．A Blood Donor Proves Love not in Vain |
| D．Our Society Needs Women’s Contribution |
