Seal Island is a 200-meter long island off the coast of South Africa, which is surrounded by 55 to 57 degrees Fahrenheit waters and covered with over 60,000 seals and some birds. This island has been home to many birds and seals. You may think this island is a paradise. In fact, the island is not famous for the seals or birds. However, the real stars are the great white sharks that leap out of the water to catch the seals they are hunting.
You may think that there is no way for a 15-foot long, 3000-pound shark to hurl its body out of the water and catch a seal in midair. Actually, these sharks are called “Air Jaws”.
Over the years, the seals have gotten smarter. Now, they go out in groups of seven and eight to feed. They swim down on the sea floor, which gives them extra cover. When they have to swim near the surface of water, they swim in a zigzag pattern(Z字形). But with all these tricks, they can still be cleverly beaten by the sharks. Usually, the sharks will take one seal away from its group and force it to swim on the surface, where it is easy to hunt. Sometimes, the seal is fortunate and gets away, but most of them die in the process of trying to survive.
Every year, tourists go to see these amazing animals leap out of the water, sometimes flinging their whole bodies into the air when they want to catch the seals. This is the reason why this island attracts thousands of tourists from around the world every year.
1. Which of the following statements is true?| A．Seal Island is covered with only 6000 seals. |
| B．Great white sharks always catch seals under the water. |
| C．The way the great white sharks hunt makes Seal Island famous. |
| D．Seal Island is a 200-meter-long island in North Africa. |
| A．To prove they are smart. |
| B．To play in groups. |
| C．To search for food. |
| D．To avoid the white sharks. |
| A．the seals have learned how to escape. |
| B．the seals usually swim near the water surface. |
| C．the sharks are often successful in hunting the seals. |
| D．the sharks are less intelligent than the seals. |
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【推荐1】Last year，my oldest son Matthew went off to college. Things at home were not as“busy”as they used to be. We still had our 15-year-old son Gabriel with us，but we missed having Matthew around.
My wife soon had a crazy idea. “Let’s get a dog. ”she suggested. I wasn’t exactly thrilled with the idea，but I agreed. I mean，what better way to replace a kid that has gone off to college than to get a dog.
When we got to the animal shelter，it seemed like every dog was a pit bull(比特犬). I'd had many bad experiences with pit bulls as a child，so I didn’t want to take one of them home with me.
While I walked along the rows and rows of cold metal cages，a dog caught my eye. He was scared，and looked like he’d given up on life. There was only one problem：he was a pit bull.
As he looked at me with his big，beautiful eyes，I could see into his soul. I could see how scared he was and that he just wanted a happy life. I couldn’t just walk away—I had to at least go over and look at him. I approached his cage，and he just sat there，looking at me. I stuck my finger through the hole in the cage and petted him on the head. I expected him to get mad，but he didn’t.
I knew that this dog had never felt love before，and that he was enjoying every bit of the love I could give him in that moment. Tears began to stream down my face because I felt everything that this poor creature was feeling right then. He just wanted to be loved；he just wanted a home and a family.
It’s been a year since we took the dog home，and our lives have been changed forever.
Now，his favorite thing to do is give us kisses with his giant tongue every morning. He is always there to greet us when we come home with a huge smile. He’s shown us more love than any other living creature on Earth ever had before. And every time I look into his eyes I see love，compassion(同情)and gratitude—things I never thought that a pit bull was capable of feeling.
1. Why did the author’s wife want to get a dog?| A．Because she likes pit pull. |
| B．Because she thought it was a crazy idea. |
| C．Because she wanted the dog to replace her kid. |
| D．Because their kid went to college. |
| A．Accepted. | B．Excited. |
| C．Frightened. | D．Delighted. |
| A．They missed having Matthew around even more. |
| B．They found it hard to get along with him. |
| C．They lived a life full of love. |
| D．They regretted adopting him. |
| A．To share a warm story about adopting a pet. |
| B．To stress the benefits of keeping a pet. |
| C．To suggest people keep a pet of their own. |
| D．To give advice on how to keep a pet. |
【推荐2】If your family is thinking of getting a pet, consider adopting from an animal shelter, where all animals are in need of loving homes.
Make some decisions.
Think about what you want in a pet and remember that all pets have different personalities. Cats tend to be more independent, but kittens need lots of attention.
Visit the shelter.
Buy all necessary supplies and food well before the animal comes home. Make sure that the entire household is in agreement about rules and responsibilities—will the dog be allowed on the couch? Who will clean the litter-box? Put it in writing before the pet arrives.
Bring your new friend home！
You’ll probably be excited when your new pet arrives, but be sure to give it space and time to get adjusted to a new home and a new family.
| A．Get everything ready |
| B．Both cats and dogs are human’s good partners. |
| C．Dogs need to be walked at least twice a day. |
| D．The pet may act differently once they leave the shelter. |
| E．Set aside at least a few hours to visit shelters in your area. |
| F．Put away the garbage cans. |
| G．Some may come with emotional or behavioral issues, but most are happy, healthy, and ready for a loving home. |
【推荐3】The climate change in California has caused terrible damage to California’s marine ecosystems. Untold billions of sea stars, or starfish, from at least 20 species disappeared from the entire Pacific coast because of the marine heatwaves. In the absence of sunflower sea stars, a major predator for sea urchins (海胆), the urchin populations exploded. They laid waste to kelp forests (海草林) already weakened by high ocean temperatures.
However, Central California’s kelp ecosystems have done somewhat better than those in Northern California. A new study led by Joshua Smith, an ecologist at the University of California, examines the role sea otter (海獭) populations — a natural predator for urchins — play in preserving existing kelp forests in the Monterey Bay.
The research project spanned three years, during which intensive under-water surveys produced some very interesting data about sea otter behavior. Sea otters have very high metabolisms (新陈代谢) that keep them warm in icy waters and which also make them greedy consumers of shellfish, urchin, and fish — sea otters can eat 25 percent of their body weight in food in a day. At the observed sites, as the urchin population grew, the otter’s diet shifted to become more heavily dependent on urchins. In fact, the otters were eating three times as many urchins as they had been before 2014. As a result, they provided crucial protection from urchins to the kelp forests.
The fact that otters were able to contribute to the health of the surviving kelp forests by keeping urchin populations in check provides Smith with hope for the forests’ continued survival. “The important thing is that the urchins are ultimately reduced,” he says. “The sea otters have maintained patches of kelp forest that can then help refill the barren areas to enhance the recovery of forests.”
1. What influence does climate change have on California’s marine ecosystems?| A．A greater diversity of marine species. | B．The disappearance of urchins. |
| C．An explosive growth of sea stars. | D．The weakening of kelp forests. |
| A．Urchins’ response to ocean warming. |
| B．The reproduction of marine animals. |
| C．Otters’ role in protecting kelp forests. |
| D．The current condition of marine ecosystems. |
| A．The otters are more likely to stay warm. |
| B．The shellfish populations have exploded. |
| C．Urchins’ threat to kelp forests is relieved. |
| D．The kelp forests have made a full recovery. |
| A．Sea Otters to the Rescue |
| B．Marine Species in Danger |
| C．Urchins Are Destroying Kelp Forests |
| D．Otters Increase Kelp Forests’ Carbon Storage |
【推荐1】NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORERS
Anand VarmaIn the woods near his childhood home in Atlanta, Varma discovered his passion for being immersed in the natural world. Then he picked up his father’s camera and found a way to share that enthusiasm. Now living in Berkeley, California, Varma has spent years developing innovative photography techniques to reveal aspects of science and nature, such as the rapid motions of hummingbirds that normally go unseen.
Katie OrlinskyDuring almost a decade of living in and visiting Alaska, Orlinsky has been examining the effects of climate change on the Arctic. Her images of its melting permafrost appeared in the September 2019 issue of National Geographic, and for this issue she hiked solo for days in a remote stretch of Alaska to document migrating caribou. The June 2023 cover story featured her photographs of the world’s first designated wilderness area, in New Mexico.
Neil SheaBased in Brooklyn, New York, Shea is an award-winning writer who works in print, film, television, and audio. His first book Frostlines: Dispatches From the New Arctic will be published by Ecco in 2025. It covers cultural and environmental shifts in places from Iraqi Kurdistan to East Africa.
Emma LiraA travel writer and specialist in Spain, Lira has authored historical novels, A Lonely Planet Granada Guide, and A National Geographic Story On Tenerife’s Mummies. She’s a resident of Madrid and the Canary Islands and leads small group tours for women throughout the Islamic world.
These contributors have received funding from the National Geographic Society, which is committed to protecting the wonder of our world.
1. What is unique to Anand Varma?| A．His exploring passion. | B．His adventurous experiences. |
| C．His environmental awareness. | D．His new photography techniques. |
| A．She covered a long distance in Alaska alone. |
| B．She investigated the impact of climate change. |
| C．She explored the wildness area in New Mexico. |
| D．She spent 10 years living in and visiting Alaska. |
| A．They are both travel enthusiasts. | B．They are both expert in writing. |
| C．They have both published their books. | D．They both care about climate changes. |
【推荐2】Noah Webster, born on October 16, 1758, is known for The American Dictionary of the English Language. He has been called the “Father of American Scholarship and Education.” His “Blue-Backed Speller” books were used to teach spelling and reading to five generations of American children. But how much do you know about him beyond that?
At the age of 16, Noah Webster began attending Yale College, Unfortunately, he spent his four years at Yale during the American Revolutionary War, and, because of food shortages, many of his college classes were held in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Later, he served in the army. Having graduated from Yale in 1778, Webster wanted to continue his education in order to earn his law degree. He had to teach school in order to pay for his education. He set up many small schools that didn’t survive, but he was a good teacher because instead of forcing his students to learn, like what most teachers did, he rewarded them.
He earned his law degree in, 1781, but did not practice law until 1789. Once he started he found the law was not to his liking. Webster did not have much money.
In 1793, Alexander Hamilton lent him $ 1500 to move to New York City to edit a newspaper. In December, he founded New York’s first daily newspaper, American Minerva, and edited it for four years. For decades, he published textbooks, political essays, a report on some diseases, and newspaper articles for his party. He wrote so much that a modern list of his published works required 655 pages.
Noah Webster died on May 28, 1843 and was buried in the Grove Street Cemetery.
1. Which of the following best describes Webster’s life at Yale?| A．Tough. | B．Smooth. |
| C．Normal. | D．Tiring. |
| A．A teacher. | B．A lawyer. |
| C．A headmaster. | D．A scholar. |
| A．Webster was a most productive author. |
| B．Webster led a miserable life in New York City. |
| C．Webster’S books added up to 655 pages. |
| D．Webster didn’t write any political Works. |
【推荐3】Sure, it’s good to get along well with your teacher because it makes the time you spend in the classroom more pleasant.
And yes, it’s good to get along well with your teacher because, in general, it’s smart to learn how to get along well with the different types of people you’ll meet throughout your life.
In fact, kids who get along well with their teachers not only learn more, but they’re more comfortable with asking questions and getting extra help. This makes it easier for them to understand new materials and makes them do their best on tests. When you have this kind of relationship with a teacher, he or she can be someone to turn to with problems, such as problems with learning or school issues (问题).
Here is a question: What if you don’t get along with your teachers? In fact, teachers want to get along well with you and enjoy seeing you learn. But teachers and students sometimes have personality clashes (个性冲突), which can happen between any two people. If you show your teacher that you want to make the situation better, he or she will probably do everything possible to make that happen. By dealing with a problem like this, you learn something about how to get along with people who are different from you.
However, if a certain teacher isn’t your favorite, you can still have a successful relationship with him or her , especially if you fulfill (履行) your basic responsibilities as a student.
Here are some of those responsibilities：
Attend class ready to learn.
Be prepared for class with the right stationery, books, and completed assignments (作业).
Listen when your teacher is talking.
Do your best, whether it’s a classroom assignment, homework, or a test.
1. According to the passage, what will happen to you when getting along well with your teachers?| A．We will have no problems with study. |
| B．We will get a better seat in the classroom. |
| C．We will get the best scores in the exams. |
| D．We will have more pleasant time in the classroom. |
| A．The happy time you have in the classroom. |
| B．Getting along very well with classmates. |
| C．A better relationship between you and your teacher. |
| D．The disappearance of personality differences. |
| A．You fulfill your basic responsibilities as a student. | B．You are thought of as a good student. |
| C．You know some basic social skills. | D．You are easy-going and helpful. |
| A．The importance of friendship in schools. | B．The importance of a good relationship with your teachers. |
| C．Studying skills for students. | D．Useful skills to get along well with your teachers. |
【推荐1】The following are some of the most unique celebrations from all around the world.
Songkran—Thailand
If you’re in Thailand between April 13th and 15th, get ready for the world’s biggest water fight. The celebration marks the beginning of the Thai New Year, where cleansing with water is meant to purify and renew. In Bangkok or Chang Mai, the water fights can last up to six days. While this is the most popular activity, Songkran is also a time when people visit elders and monks to pay their respects to the New Year.
La Batalla del Vino—Haro, Spain
June 29th is a good day to visit Haro, Spain. Bring a bottle of red wine and prepare to be drenched (湿透) in red wine in the heart of Spain’s grape-growing region. After a church ceremony, a large number of people get gathered for the battle, where white shirts will be made bright purple by the end of the day.
Bay to Breakers—San Francisco, California
Created after the terrible 1906 earthquake as a way of lifting people’s spirits, the race has become one of the region’s most important events. Hosted every year on the third Sunday of May, the race runs approximately 12km through the city. The real highlight, however, is the thousands of people dressed up in a show. Wear whatever you want: Batman suits, purple wigs (假发)...
Koninginnedag—The Netherlands
Although their Queen’s birthday is actually during the winter, she celebrates it on April 30—the country’s official “Queen’s Day” since 1949. Orange is the national color, and the streets become a sea of shining wigs and body paints, as crowds gather in the squares. Amsterdam is the center of this outdoor party, but nearly every town is alive with orange on this day.
1. If a tourist enjoys water sports most, we can recommend _____________.| A．Songkran | B．La Batalla del Vino |
| C．Bay to Breakers | D．Koninginnedag |
| A．The race began hundreds of years ago. |
| B．The most exciting part is the 12km race. |
| C．It’s celebrated by people all over the country. |
| D．It was to encourage people after the disaster. |
| A．people should wear formal clothes |
| B．people should get together at home |
| C．people attend the church ceremony |
| D．people can paint themselves orange |
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1. Which is the function of Pain Relieving Foot Cream?| A．Repairing damaged skin | B．Relieving stiffness in feet. |
| C．Preventing strong foot pain. | D．Curing pain in lower body . |
| A．They are sold at the same places. | B．They have satisfaction guarantees . |
| C．They have no known side effects. | D．They offer a better deal when ordered three. |
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| C．An advertisement. | D．A notice. |
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We are looking for a full time ( 42 hours per week) Nursery Teacher (fluent in English)
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●preparing the pedagogic program together with other managers and team members
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●backing up other team members for absences
REQUIREMENT
●you are a fluent English speaker and have completed a degree in Early Childhood Education
●you have 2-3 years of working experience with young children in day care centers or nurseries
●knowledge of German is a plus
●you are at least 24 years old
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1. The passage written is intended for ___.| A．salesmen | B．actors | C．college students | D．job hunters |
| A．be more than 24 years old |
| B．speak English and German fluently |
| C．work with young children for 4-5 years |
| D．have a degree about Early Childhood Education |
| A．posting letters | B．telephoning | C．sending an email | D．interviewing for yourself |
Fly on non-stop routes
Most accidents occur during the takeoff, climb, descent and landing phases of a flight, so flying non-stop reduces your exposure to these complex procedures.
Choose larger aircraft
Although small aircraft have very good safety records, those with more than 30 passenger seats are designed to comply(遵守) with much stricter regulations and are tested more regularly to make sure they still comply. Also, in the unlikely event of a serious accident, larger aircraft provide a better opportunity for passenger survival.
Pay attention to the pre-flight safety briefing
The information may seem repetitious(重复的), but it’s worth listening to the flight attendants. And even if you’ve flown before, it doesn’t mean you know everything about the aircraft you’re on, such as the location of the closest emergency exit.
Store things safely
Never put very heavy articles in the overhead storage bins. They may fall out when someone opens the bin and cause injury. Also, the bin may not be able to hold heavier objects during turbulence(气流).
Keep our seat belt fastened while you are seated
Cabin crew always tell you this, but it’s important. You would be seriously injured if the plane hits unexpected turbulence. Always fasten your seat belt if you are told to. The general rule of flying is this: If you are told to do something, do it first and ask questions later.
Let the flight attendant pour your hot drinks
Flight attendants are trained to handle hot drinks like coffee or tea in a crowded aisle on a moving aircraft, so allow them to pour the drink and hand it to you. Never ask to take a coffee pot from one of them.
1. What is the overall reason for these air safety tips?
| A．What to do in the event of a crash. | B．How to avoid turbulence. |
| C．How to improve safety while you are flying. | D．How to avoid injury. |
| A．They are more comfortable. | B．They have stricter regulations. |
| C．They are tested more often. | D．There are more possibilities of surviving. |
| A．anything the flight staff tell you to do | B．general safety advice |
| C．walking around the plane | D．pouring hot drinks |
| A．You are not supposed to ask for a coffee pot. |
| B．Take-offs is safer on non-stop flights than landings. |
| C．Every aircraft is different, so the safety procedures may be different. |
| D．Seat belts should be worn to protect against turbulence. |
| A．The Safest Way to Travel | B．Air Safety Tips |
| C．Non-stop Routes | D．How to Ply a Plane |
【推荐2】Black Friday ticket offers by Voice Magazine
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1. Which of the following is most suitable for children?| A．Wicked. |
| B．Waitress. |
| C．Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever. |
| D．Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. |
| A．It is a musical comedy. |
| B．It is a long-running play. |
| C．It is upgraded for many times. |
| D．It is on only in a special theatre. |
| A．To vote for the plays they see. |
| B．To see as many films as possible. |
| C．To subscribe the Voice Magazine. |
| D．To contribute the dramatic comment. |
【推荐3】Safe Travel Abroad
Preparing to go traveling abroad can be really stressful (有压力的), especially if you don't know what to expect. Here is a list of important things to remember, so you know exactly what you need to do before you take off.
What vaccines (疫苗) do I need?
Go to your doctor for advice as soon as you know you're going traveling. They will know what vaccines you will need and will be able to advise you on when you need to have them. Remember, some vaccines need to be given months ahead, so make sure you book an appointment as early as possible.
Do I need a visa?
It's important that you have the correct official documents for traveling abroad. If you don't have the necessary paperwork, you might be refused entry. You'll need to check that your passport hasn't been out of date either.
How do I arrange travel insurance (保险)?
Travel insurance is really important. It can protect you in different kinds of situations, such as if you need medical treatment or if your flights are canceled. Travel insurance can be arranged easily online or over the phone, but you can always turn to your local travel agency. Travel agents will also be able to advise you on what you are insured against.
1. Who will most probably be interested in this text?| A．Those who work in insurance companies. |
| B．Those who need medical treatment. |
| C．Those who plan to travel abroad. |
| D．Those who want to take vaccines. |
| A．It can be really stressful to prepare to go traveling abroad. |
| B．You might be refused entry if you don't have necessary paperwork. |
| C．It's not difficult to arrange travel insurance online or over the phone. |
| D．Some vaccines need to be given ahead, for some vaccines cannot easily be bought sometimes. |
| A．To help you make a travel plan. |
| B．To tell you how to keep safe while traveling. |
| C．To give you some advice on travel preparations. |
| D．To suggest you buy insurance for your family. |
