In 2000,Suy Senglim met a French journalist who inspired in him an interest in photography.To put this new-found interest to good use,in 2012 he began to take pictures of Cambodia's vast variety of birdlife.
Worried by the loss of biodiversity in his hometown of Mukh Kampul in Kandal province,Senglim created a photography project.He carefully documents each new species he photographs: the common name,scientific name,its identifying features,whether the species is endangered or not.Now the 35-year-old aims to educate Cambodians about the importance of bird species and the effect development has on nature.
Senglim thinks the biggest issues are damage to habitat and illegal hunting.Through his photography work he has also discovered what makes the problem worse is that there is not enough education and law enforcement. Hunting is at the root of Cambodian culture.Educating Cambodians about the need for conservation is of great importance to Senglim."Education is very limited.And in terms of legal enforcement,only one institution is standing out,and that is Wildlife Alliance,which has conducted a string of successful crackdowns（镇压）so far. However,there are few major campaigns on wildlife hunting as a whole."
Senglim is working on a book on 100 significant bird species from some of the 400 species he has so far photographed,which he hopes will be published in early 2018.He says he looks forward to teaching in high schools and colleges to inspire a new generation of nature-lovers."I think it's time to change the attitude,"he says.
1. How did Senglim carry out his photography project?| A．By taking more pictures in the wild. |
| B．By improving his photography skills. |
| C．By renewing his interest in loving life. |
| D．By recording new birdlife he photographs. |
| A．Less development of the wasteland. |
| B．Lack of education and law enforcement. |
| C．Small number of wildlife recorded in Cambodia. |
| D．Fewer campaigns conducted by Wildlife Alliance. |
| A．Strengthen legal enforcement. |
| B．Write more books about photography. |
| C．Change people's attitude to bird species. |
| D．Promote basic education in various schools. |
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【推荐1】Here are some of the smartest animals in the world.
Pigs
Pigs are actually very smart animals. Pigs are one of the cleanest if they are given a choice. If you provide them with enough space, they will make sure they separate their dining area from their living space. Studies have also shown that they can actually be good at video games. To get food, they will follow other pigs and then steal it from right under their noses. The victimized(受害的)pigs will then come out wiser from this. They will change their behavior next time to prevent other pigs from stealing from them.
Crows
They are smart and creative, with the highest IQ among all birds. Crows have been known to throw nuts and shells on a road so that cars will drive over and open them. They also have the ability to make knives to cut leaves and grass.
Elephants
They have extremely large brains, even bigger than humans’. They bury(埋葬) their dead families and friends properly, the only other animal to do this besides humans. They also know which leaves are medicinal and will eat specific plants depending on the sickness they are feeling. They also have the ability to recognize themselves in the mirror.
Bottlenose Dolphins
They actually have the ability to watch television on the their own because of their ability to process acoustic and visual(视觉和听觉)information at the same time. They can also recognize themselves in the mirror, which they use to inspect their own bodies. Their comprehension skills are very high. Studies have shown that they even have the ability to choose the “I don’t know” option during difficult tests.
1. What will pigs do if their food is stolen?| A．They will fight with other pigs. |
| B．They will steal it back. |
| C．They will hide their food somewhere. |
| D．They will avoid being followed next time. |
| A．The pig. | B．The crow. |
| C．The elephant. | D．The bottlenose dolphin. |
| A．They can play video games. |
| B．They can eat medicinal leaves. |
| C．They can bury their dead friends well. |
| D．They can clean themselves. |
| A．Show that they don’t know | B．Seek help from others |
| C．Think for a long time | D．Look themselves in the mirror |
【推荐2】One swallow (燕子) may not make a summer but seeing or hearing birds does improve mental wellbeing, researchers have found.
The study, led by academics from King’s College London, also found that everyday encounters with birds boosted the mood of people with depression, as well as the wider population.
The researchers said the findings suggested that visits to places with a wealth of birdlife, such as parks and canals, could be prescribed by doctors to treat mental health conditions. They added that their findings also highlighted the need to better protect the environment and improve biodiversity in urban, suburban and rural areas in order to preserve bird habitats.
The study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, tracked 1,292 participants’ everyday encounters with birds last year via a smartphone app called Urban Mind.
Over the course of two weeks, the participants, from the UK, Europe, the US, China and Australia, were required at random intervals to record how they were feeling, including whether they were happy or stressed, whether they could see trees, and whether they could see or hear birds.
The researchers found that participants’ average mental wellbeing scores increased when they saw or heard birds, including among those who disclosed they had been diagnosed with depression.
This beneficial effect also lasted beyond the moment of encountering birds, with higher levels of mental wellbeing noted by participants who did not see or hear birds the next time they recorded their mood.
However, this positive effect did not persist if the participants did not encounter birds during the subsequent assessment of their mood, which the researchers said indicated “a possible causal link effect of birdlife on mental wellbeing”.
Andrea Mechelli, professor of early intervention in mental health at King’s College London, said, “We need to create and support environments, particularly urban environments, where bird life is a constant feature. To have a healthy population of birds, you also need plants, you also need trees. We need to nurture the whole ecosystem within our cities.”
He added that the positive effect of bird encounters on people with depression was significant because many “interventions that help so-called ‘healthy people’ don’t work for individuals with mental health issues”.
Mechelli said, “We know exercise makes everyone feel better. But it’s incredibly challenging to motivate someone with depression to exercise. Whereas contact with bird life is something that, perhaps, is feasible.”
1. Which of the following will the researchers probably agree with?| A．People will feel better if they go to parks every day. |
| B．Greater value should be attached to conserving birds and their habitats. |
| C．A large population of people with depression encounter birds every day. |
| D．Doctors treating mental illnesses should visit places with a wealth of birds. |
| A．To clarify a doubt about the research process. |
| B．To analyze the data of the research participants. |
| C．To give a further explanation of the research method. |
| D．To provide more supporting evidence for the research results. |
| A．Practical. | B．Difficult. | C．Advisable. | D．Reasonable. |
| A．Regular Visits to Parks Boost Our Mental Wellbeing |
| B．Bird and Birdsong Encounters Improve Mental Health |
| C．Human Activities Have a Great Impact on Bird Species |
| D．Bird Habitat Protection Changes People and the Planet |
【推荐3】It goes without saying, but bears repeating, there are too many cats and dogs without homes. While there are countless shelters and rescue centers that exist, some potential pet owners look to pet shops to find their furry friends. All too often, however, these animals come from puppy and kitten mills（繁殖场）that treat the creatures in cruel ways. San Francisco, however, is doing its part to stop this abuse with pet store adoption. Officials recently voted to ban the sale of non-rescue dogs and cats in local shops.
The effect is twofold. First, it will stop the popularity of the large-scale mills, which are famous for the miserable conditions cats and dogs are kept in. Second, it will help facilitate the adoption of thousands of animals that are waiting for their forever homes in San Francisco shelters. District 4 Supervisor Katy Tang, who serves on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, supported law-making on the ban. “Dogs and cats sold in pet stores often come from inhumane puppy and kitten mills that treat animals with no regard for their health or well-being,” she wrote on Facebook. In her message, she also called on the U. S. Agriculture Department to reinstate information on its website that documents these types of animal cruelty cases—it was removed earlier this month.
San Francisco's law-making is a victory for those concerned about animal rights, and it isn't the first city to pass this type of measure. Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, and Austin also have similar laws in place, with hopefully more places to follow suit.
1. What happened to the dogs or cats before they got in the pet stores?| A．They were treated cruelly. |
| B．They received warm welcome. |
| C．They were abandoned on the streets, |
| D．They were raised in shelters and rescue centers. |
| A．People should adopt the dogs and cats. |
| B．Animals are too cruel to human beings. |
| C．Government can choose to kill all the dogs and cats. |
| D．It is not right to ban the sale of non-rescue dogs or cats in local shops. |
| A．Update. | B．Replace. | C．Post again. | D．Download. |
| A．No Chinese city joins this type of movements |
| B．San Francisco is the last city to ban pet stores, |
| C．More and more cities are involved in protecting animal rights. |
| D．Americans care about animals more than others. |
