For those of us who have ever been to Ocean Park, the best part was probably seeing the beautiful and friendly dolphins. And the luckier people among us may have even had the chance to swim with these amazing creatures. At the same time, however, we can’t help but think that these animals would be happier in the wild, rather than be forced to perform for humans in captivity (圈养).
According to a recent study though, we needn’t think like that. The study, which was published in the journal Applied Animal Behaviour Science, was led by scientist.
As the first of its kind, the study’s aim was to look at captivity from the animals’ point of view, according to BBC News. Over the course of three years, Clegg and her team put together a series of experiments to figure out how captive dolphins felt about their lives. “We wanted to find out what activities in captivity they like most,” she told BBC News.
There were three kinds of experiment : one in which the dolphins were let alone, one in which toys were added to their pool, and one in which a human played with the dolphins.
It was found that of the three types of experiment, the dolphins seemed to enjoy playing with humans the most. “Their leaping from the water during training and their curious approaches to the edge of the pool appeared to be enthusiastic,” wrote BBC News science correspondent Victoria Gill. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean dolphins are happier in captivity than they are in the wild.
According to wildlife and nature platform One Green Planet, being raised in captivity could actually be harmful to dolphins. “By being born into captivity, they will never learn the skills necessary to survive in the wild. This means that any animal that is born in captivity can never be sent back into the wild,” it wrote on its website.
But while this may be true, at least it seems that captive dolphins still enjoy happy moments with humans.
1. In what way is Clegg and her team’s research special?| A．The research lasted for over three years. |
| B．Live dolphins were studied in this research. |
| C．Scientists tried to view things from dolphins’ perspective. |
| D．The research was conducted in a dolphinarium. |
| A．From dolphin’s behaviours. | B．From dolphins’ noises. |
| C．From statistics of the research. | D．From BBC’s reports. |
| A．Dolphins would be badly treated. |
| B．Dolphins could never return to nature. |
| C．Dolphins could die in a short time. |
| D．Dolphins would be forced to perform. |
| A．Casual. | B．Concerned. |
| C．Uncertain. | D．Positive. |
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【推荐1】Poison frogs across Central and South America display some of the brightest colors in the animal kingdom. The way such creatures evolved to be just colorful enough to signal their toxic (有毒的) defense-but not so colorful that they become vulnerable to predators (捕食者) — has long been a grey area for scientists. Initially, predators would not have known that bright colors signal toxicity, and therefore would have eaten, and then become ill-these easily-spotted few members of a species with the colorful mutation (突变). In theory, this should make it virtually impossible for the aposematic (防护色的) pioneers to pass on their genes to their offspring, allowing for the mutation to take hold in the population.
To get to the bottom of this dilemma, Karl Loeffler Henry, a researcher at Carleton University launched the new study. Loeffler Henry’s team pored over data from the family trees of 1,100 species of frogs, newts and salamanders, and categorized them into one of five groups. On one end of range are the creatures with bright blues, yellows and reds. On the other are species that blend in perfectly with their surroundings. Between these poles, the scientists place species with camouflaged (伪装的) tops and colorful bottoms in various degrees. These tend to display their dramatic halves only when trying to defend themselves from predators.
The team used nine different computer models to test the potential evolutionary routes the species in the bright aposematic group might have taken to evolve this way. In the end, the researchers realized that they all kind of followed a similar pattern, evolving from species in the middle of that range, those whose colors are hidden unless in danger.
There have also been other theories proposed, but this new theory presents a mechanism that is likely to play a role in the evolution of anti-predator defense in various prey groups and a wide range of different predators. Possibly, it might inspire the exploration of evolution of warning coloration in other animal groups as well.
1. What remained unclear to scientists in the past?| A．How the proper shades of the colors are evolved. |
| B．How these creatures signal their toxic defence. |
| C．Which colors are better at scaring predators away. |
| D．Which creatures are at higher risk of being eaten. |
| A．The predators clearly knew about the toxicity but still feed on them. |
| B．The first colorful members have bright colors but can avoid predators. |
| C．The first colorful members were eaten but the mutation was passed on. |
| D．The predators became seriously ill but their population continued to boom. |
| A．The colors of all those species were either bright or grey. |
| B．The aposematic group evolved by following nine routes. |
| C．The researchers observed these different species in the wild. |
| D．The origin of the evolution turned out to be the hidden colors. |
| A．Other theories of the evolution. | B．Other animals’ evolution routes. |
| C．The drawbacks of the study. | D．The significance of the study. |
【推荐2】Many animals show amazing signs of intelligence.
Dolphins
Dolphins may be the smartest sea creatures. Some dolphins can remember others they haven't seen in 20 years! Also, dolphins use teamwork to solve problems, during which they “chatted” about the tasks by making sharp sounds. Dolphins are skilled at using tools. For example, some dolphins wear sea sponges(海绵)on their mouths to protect themselves when they look for food along the rough seafloor.
Chimpanzees
Chimpanzees are known for their wisdom. In 1960, chimpanzees in Africa were the first animals observed to use tools. They could use sticks to catch ants, which they often learn by watching others. Some chimpanzees have even matched humans on tests of their brainpower. They learned to play rock - paper scissors as well as a 4- year -old child. And in a memory test, a chimpanzee remembered a series of numbers twice as well as a group of college students did !
Elephants
Elephants have the largest brains of any land animal. Like humans, elephants can find solutions to difficult problems. In one test, an elephant could roll a box under the tree and then stand on it to reach a piece of fruit hanging from a high branch. In the wild, elephants use their trunks(象鼻)to grasp a variety of tools. They also have excellent memories. African elephants can remember routes to water sources they haven't visited for years.
Octopuses(章鱼)
Octopuses have a central brain and a complex nervous system that enables each of their eight arms to move independently. The octopus was the first invertebrate(软体动物)seen to use tools. It carries seashells or broken coconut shells and hides inside - either for protection from enemies or to hunt for other animals.
1. Which animals use sound for their teamwork?| A．Dolphins. | B．Elephants. | C．Octopuses. | D．Chimpanzees. |
| A．By observing human beings. | B．By copying their companions. |
| C．By using a complex nervous system. | D．By taking part in memory tests. |
| A．They all can use tools. | B．They all communicate in the same way. |
| C．They all have good memories. | D．They all have big-sized brains. |
【推荐3】Dogs are often referred to as “man’s best friend”. But MacKenzie, a four-pound chihuahua, who was named winner of the 2020 American Hero Dog Competition on October 19, 2020, is making the world a better place for humans and animals alike.
In its tenth year in 2020, the annual contest is the brainchild of American Humane Association, the country’s first national charitable organization founded for the safety and well-being of animals. Often called the “Oscars for dogs”, the award recognizes dogs who make extremely great contributions (贡献) to society.
The competition of 2020 attracted over 400 entries from across the country. These heroic dogs have gone above the call of duty, saving lives, comforting the ill and aged and reminding us of the powerful, age-old ties between animals and people. While all were impressive, it was tiny MacKenzie who won the judges’ hearts.
MacKenzie’s path to stardom was not easy. Born with a mouth disability, she had to be fed through a tube (管子) for the first year of her life. Despite her own struggles, she always seemed to think more of other animals in need. “Never have I seen such a will to live. Though sick, she carefully looked after the baby animals at the rescue ( 救助) center,” said her caretaker.
A life-saving operation performed in 2014 gave MacKenzie the ability to eat independently. The seven-year-old chihuahua is now working for the Mia Foundation, a New York-based charitable organization that rescues and nurses animals with inborn disabilities. The chihuahua does an excellent job and has raised various animals. She nurses, cleans, comforts and hugs them, acting as their mother and teaching them how to socialize, play and have good manners.
In addition to her role as an animal caretaker, MacKenzie also visits schools to educate kids about the importance of accepting physical differences in both animals and people. Her heart-warming and inspiring story makes MacKenzie a worthy receiver of America’s top dog honor!
1. What can we infer about the American Hero Dog Competition?| A．It was started by a charitable organization. |
| B．It was meant to honor caretakers of dogs. |
| C．It takes place every ten years. |
| D．It was first held in 2010. |
| A．Talented and strong. |
| B．Courageous and selfless. |
| C．Funny and friendly. |
| D．Confident and picky. |
| A．Learning from failures. |
| B．Valuing physical health. |
| C．Understanding the disabled. |
| D．Developing practical ability. |
| A．Dogs Are Man’s Best Friends |
| B．Treat Dogs the Way We Want to Be Treated |
| C．2020 American Hero Dog: A Tiny Chihuahua |
| D．Touching Stories between MacKenzie and People |
【推荐1】 Wildlife Crossing Bridges
The Wildlife Bridge
In 2018, Utah built a wildlife bridge over the busy highway 1-80. A 4.8-kilometer fence was created to help guide animals to the bridge. Normally, animals take a long time to discover and begin using wildlife bridges, so experts didn’t expect the bridge to get much traffic for several years. But recently, they’ve discovered many different kinds of animals are beginning to move by using the bridge.
The Rope Bridge
On China’s Hainan Island in 2015, scientists created a bridge for Hainan gibbons that are the world’s most endangered primates and normally cross the forest by swinging high in the trees. But after a 2014 typhoon, landslides caused huge gaps in the forest, which were forcing the gibbons to make dangerous jumps. Scientists created a simple and cheap rope bridge, which settled the problem.
The Eco-Bridge
In Uttarakhand state in India, the forest department has built a special "eco-bridge" , made from all-natural materials. It’s 27.5 meters long and runs over one of the busiest highways in the area. Though the bridge is high in the trees, forest department workers hope the bridge will help smaller animals on the ground, too. Already, the bridge has gotten a lot of attention on the Internet, with many people taking photos in front of it every day.
The Park Bridge
The Phil Hardberger Park lies in San Antonio, Texas, and recently it has opened what they say is the largest wildlife bridge in the US. This bridge, unlike the others mentioned here, was built for use by both animals and humans. The park says they have already seen deer using the bridge.
1. What has made experts feel unexpected about the Wildlife Bridge?| A．It’s been completed within 2 years. | B．It’s being used by animals already. |
| C．It’s become an Internet-famous site. | D．It’s America’s biggest wildlife bridge. |
| A．The Wildlife Bridge and the Eco-Bridge. | B．The Wildlife Bridge and the Rope Bridge. |
| C．The Eco-Bridge and the Park Bridge. | D．The Rope Bridge and the Park Bridge. |
| A．To attract more tourists. | B．To reduce traffic accidents. |
| C．To save endangered animals. | D．To create wildlife passageways. |
【推荐2】Mom had read about geraniums (天竺葵) in a magazine—pretty, easy to grow—and, she became possessed with a vision of a house flooded with flowers. She sprang into action and started to grow them enthusiastically. She could be like that: my mother always had sudden bursts of creativity.
Mom transformed the backyard into a flower factory, crowded with pots and plants and bags of soil. She called for my help, and we arranged the roots of the flowers in elegant containers. It was the ripe height of summer. Mom wore long gardening gloves over her hands. She had bought me gloves too, but I refused to wear them. She burst with annoyance. For half an hour she would not talk to me, but then she softened, so engaged in the completion of her project that she forgot my offence, or perhaps for fear that I might abandon the project altogether.
She needn’t have worried. I wouldn’t leave. It was a rare chance to spend time with my mother without the pressure of speaking to one another. We could crouch (蹲下) side by side, our attention on the plants. Although I was her daughter, we often struggled to communicate with each other as though we were strangers or beginners of a language. I wanted to learn her language, if only to better understand her and to increase the chances of her understanding me. There was so much I longed to tell her, but I also feared that if I started, other matters not meant to be spoken might leap out. Better not to risk the opening. Over the course of our three days, I would dream of seeing a great geranium with its root bared until my hands arrived full of soil to cover it back up.
When all the flowers were ready in their decorated pots, Mom spent a fourth day distributing them through the house, moving a wooden stand here and now there, there and now here, until at last every geranium was moved into the house and she collapsed onto the sofa. Flowers at every turn.
1. The author probably viewed her mother’s decision to plant the geraniums as ______.| A．worthwhile | B．unsurprising |
| C．disappointing | D．significant |
| A．The daughter had mixed emotions about her mother. |
| B．The daughter was very annoyed at her mother’s criticism. |
| C．Mom was often ready to approach and understand the daughter. |
| D．Mom was offended because the daughter quit the planting project. |
| A．was tired of the plants crowding the house |
| B．was grateful for the help from her daughter |
| C．was careful with the final placement of the plants |
| D．was discouraged from arranging the pots all by herself |
【推荐3】Groups of reindeer, a species of deer, and horses could soon run across the frozen (冷冻的) ground in places as far north as Siberia. That’s because reintroducing these grazing animals (食草动物) can slow down the rate of permafrost melting (永冻土融化) and global warming. A new study conducted by Professor Christian Beer has found that if there are enough animals in the Arctic, 80% of the permafrost could be kept until at least 2100.
It was inspired by an experiment carried out by a scientist named Sergey Zimov. He had believed that because of the warming climate of the Arctic region, the melting permafrost would give off greenhouse gases that had been trapped in the soil for thousands of years, and it would increase the amount of warming and start an endless cycle. 20 years ago, by the Pleistocene Park Experiment, he successfully proved that grazing animals running across the land would break up the snow and help freeze the soil. However, he failed to get his scientific papers published.
But now scientists are taking his warning seriously. According to a survey, 1.7 billion tons of carbon dioxide were given off from melting permafrost between 2003 and 2017, which changed the Arctic from being a place that took in carbon dioxide into a place that gave off carbon dioxide. If uncontrolled, there would be a 7-degree increase in the permafrost temperature that would cause half of it to melt by 2100.
Fortunately, Beer’s study shows that most of the permafrost can be kept if the place is repopulated with grazing animals. “Today, we have an average of 5 reindeer per square kilometer across the Arctic. With 15 reindeer per square kilometer, we could save 70% of the permafrost. If we were able to maintain the high animal density (密度) like in Zimov’s Pleistocene Park, would that be good enough to save permafrost under the strongest warming? Yes, it could work for 80% of the region,” said Beer.
1. Why are the grazing animals reintroduced to the Arctic?| A．To speed up the melting. | B．To protect the permafrost. |
| C．To help carry out research. | D．To get rid of global warming. |
| A．Global warming. | B．The grazing animal. |
| C．The Arctic permafrost. | D．Christian Beer’s research. |
| A．Grazing animals may go extinct. |
| B．More carbon dioxide will be taken in. |
| C．It will set more greenhouse gases free. |
| D．The temperature may go down quickly. |
| A．It takes a lot of time and effort. | B．It can lead to a promising result. |
| C．It contributes much to biodiversity. | D．It helps the permafrost to take form. |
【推荐1】A few years ago, I had the honor of traveling through Accra, Ghana, an African city. As I rode down a main avenue, images grabbed my attention. On one side of the street, African children dressed in rags were playing in an open gutter (排水沟). On the other side of the street, there was a billboard advertisement featuring palm trees, a beach, and a white man lowering sunglasses from his eyes. If you are a fan of the American police shows, it’s not hard to see that the man in the ad is David Caruso, the righteous(正义的) cop in Crime Scene Investigation: Miami.
The dichotomy of images was a reminder not only of the international impact of American pop culture, but of the specific influence of TV police shows.
In Hollywood, I’m a rare creature, a black man who has made a career writing for network police shows, having eventually created my own show, S.W.A.T., for CBS. For me, writing television can never simply be about entertainment. The unjust death of the African American George Floyd keeps me wondering how the shows we are writing contribute to the understanding of the justice system, class, race, and the image of black men. I look at this not as a creative burden, but a necessary responsibility.
The past 60 years have seen numerous cop shows like Dragnet and Adam 12, where police, typically are beacons(灯塔) of morality who never do wrong while criminals are always people of color, particularly black men. This can make for wildly popular entertainment, but it also risks mistaking fantasies for reality. People watch TV to see heroes, but how are we defining who a hero is? For people of color, especially black people, the viewing experience is complex.
1. The images the author saw in Africa imply________.| A．the unrealistic advertisement |
| B．TV police shows’ great popularity |
| C．poor education of African children |
| D．the background of American culture |
| A．Contrast. | B．Trend. |
| C．Confusion. | D．Boom. |
| A．He writes plays for pleasure. |
| B．He is very creative and influential. |
| C．He has created many shows including Dragnet. |
| D．He has high sense of justice and responsibility. |
| A．Ambiguous. | B．Objective. |
| C．Disapproving. | D．Appreciative. |
【推荐2】One afternoon last week, I saw three tearful children from my son's school being comforted by teachers. That morning, my 11-year-old had stomach pains, retching （干呕）into a bowl. Talking to other mothers later. I heard about other children with stomachache or difficult sleeping the night before.
What caused so much pain? Sports day. Sports day might be necessary at a highly-competilive independent school, but not at a village primary school. For the children who can fly like the wind, sports day causes no problem. For those who are overweight or just not good at sport, it is a nightmare （噩梦）.Even for those who enjoy running but fall halfway down the track in front of the entire school and their parents, it can prove a disease.
Why do we put our children through this annual suffering? Some may say competition is character building; or it’s taking part, not winning, that’s important; or that’s a tradition of school life. I just felt great pity for those children in tears or in pain.
Team games at the end of sports day produced some close races, wild enthusiasm, lots of shouting —and were fun to watch More importantly, the children who were not so fast or quick at passing the ball were hidden a little from everyone's eyes. Some of them also had the thrill of being on the winning side.
I wish that sports day could be abandoned and replaced with some other less competitive event. Perhaps an afternoon of team games, with a few races for those who want them, would be less stressful for the children and a lot more fun to watch.
1. What can we learn about the author's son from Paragraph 1?| A．He talked with some mothers. |
| B．He comforted his classmates. |
| C．He had difficulty in sleeping. |
| D．He suffered from stomachache. |
| A．this is an independent school |
| B．it is a tradition of the school |
| C．it helps children lose weight |
| D．children enjoy watching sports |
| A．They should include more stressful races. |
| B．They are acceptable to different children. |
| C．They should be abandoned at primary school. |
| D．They are less fun for those who love running. |
| A．Critical. | B．Doubtful. | C．Positive. | D．Satisfied. |
【推荐3】Everybody has to face bad days in their life. Some face illnesses, some face fears, some face poverty, some face helplessness, etc. No one can escape from it. It is a rule of life. Two things always combines together like joy and sadness, laugh and cry, health and illness, profit and loss, morning and night, confidence and inferiority complex (自卑), victory and failure likewise good days and bad days.
You know what is the biggest advantage of bad days? You come to know GOD. What is God? What he can do? He is so friendly, understanding, loving and moreover God is the Superman who can do anything in a second. Yes, true, he can do anything. He is the only light in darkness. God is so merciful that he always forgives and never complains whether you ignore him many times; that is why, according to me, God is the only best and faithful friend who never cheats.
When bad days come, a person first of all cannot understand what is going on. Why me? But after sometimes he realizes his strength and starts doing every single thing to come out of it. When he comes out, that journey is thought to be very painful. However, when you get through it, you will find your journey very meaningful, and you will feel like it’s your rebirth. You have totally changed your thoughts, your opinions, and you can understand life better. You get the meaning of your life. In short, you start becoming wise.
The biggest lesson of life during bad days for me is that a person becomes spiritual and a giver which he wasn’t before. Life means to create. First think what you want in your life, then start giving the same thing. This is one of the most important things I have learnt in my life. You want love and then start spreading it; you want money and then start giving to needy; you want happiness and then start doing all things which bring happiness. Everything is in your hand and you only need to give first. If don’t have everything, then give or share what you have. Still you feel you have nothing to share, and then give smile. You can’t imagine that your smile can do wonder for someone. So start smiling from today onwards.
The most beautiful lesson I have learnt in my life is that if you are in pain, remember one thing: time is though to be hard but it would be the best time of your life. You know why we have to face hard days? Did you think about it? No! Ok, I will tell you. We always forget two unforgettable things. The first is God and the second is family. Nowadays, money is everything. Money is important, in fact very important but it is not the whole life, so why to spend the whole life in earning money? When will we live? You can’t do it tomorrow, what you can do now? So don’t let the day pass without enjoying it.
One thing I must share with you is that if you want to grow and learn more than you know, then do whatever you want to do but beyond your comfort zone. Always try to think that I can, and then nothing is impossible for you. Difficulty is in the mind but not in work. You know one thing when we accept life as it comes or we accept that everything happens for a reason or for our betterment. Believe me, you will find your hard days as an adventure but you need to trust God and at the end you will find yourself a winner.
I hope you like it. Love you all and God bless you all with healthy wealthy long life and good luck.
1. According to the author, when you are in bad days, you might ask for help from .| A．family members | B．friendly people |
| C．a spirit like God | D．understanding men |
| A．bad days can destroy all people | B．smiling can change your life |
| C．bad days can help you become wise | D．bad days can change people’s thoughts and viewpoints |
| A．Lily insists that family is more important than God. |
| B．Mr. Smith believes that money is the most important of all. |
| C．Mary gives up her love due to the pressure from her parents. |
| D．Tom thinks difficulties in life can be removed once you take action. |
| A．you must think twice before taking action. |
| B．you must believe that no difficulty actually exists at all. |
| C．you can stay in your comfort zone thinking about what you are doing. |
| D．you must believe that ups and downs in life are only to help you move forward. |
| A．Everybody Must Face Bad Days in Life | B．Bad Days Are Important Lessons in Life |
| C．How To Deal With Bad Days in Life | D．There Are Ups And Downs in Life |
【推荐1】When other nine-year-old kids were playing games, she was working at a petrol station. When other teens were studying or going out, she fought to find a place to sleep on the street. But she beat these terrible setbacks（挫折） to win a highly competitive scholarship and gain entry （录入）into Harvard University. And her amazing story has inspired a movie, “Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story”.
Liz Murray, a 22-year-old American girl, has been writing a real-life story of willpower and determination. Liz grew up with two drug-addicted parents. There was never enough food or warm clothes in the house. Liz was the only member of the family who had a job. Her mother had AIDS and died when Liz was just l5 years old. The effect of that loss became a turning point in her life. Connecting the environment in which she had grown up with how her mother had died. She decided to do something about it.
Liz went back to school. She threw herself into her studies, never telling her teachers that she was homeless. At night, she lived on the streets. “What drove me to live on had something to do with understanding, and by understanding that there was a whole other way of being. I had only experienced a small part of the society,” she wrote in her book Breaking Night.
She admitted that she used envy （妒忌）to drive herself on. She used the benefits that come easily to others, such as a safe living environment, to encourage herself that “next to nothing could hold me down”. She finished high school in just two years and won a full scholarship to study at Harvard University. But Liz decided to leave her top university a couple of months earlier this year in order to take care of her father, who has also developed AIDS. “I love my parents so much. They are drug addicts. But I never forget that they love me all the time. ”
Liz wants moviegoers（常看电影的人） to come away with the idea that changing your life is “as simple as making a decision”.
1. In which order did the following things happen to Liz?
a. Her mother died of AIDS.
b. She got admitted into Harvad.
c. She worked at a petrol station.
d. The movie about her life was put on.
e. She had trouble finding a place to sleep.
| A．c, a, e, b, d | B．a, b, c, e, d |
| C．c, d, b, a, e | D．b, e, a, d, c |
| A．Envy and encouragement. |
| B．Willpower and determination. |
| C．Decisions and understanding |
| D．Love and respect for her parents. |
| A．She had little experience of social life. |
| B．She could hardly understand the society. |
| C．She would do something for her own life. |
| D．She needed to travel more around the world. |
| A．Why Liz loved her parents so much. |
| B．How Liz made efforts to change her life. |
| C．What a hard time Liz had in her childhood. |
| D．How Liz managed to enter Harvard University. |
【推荐2】Salvador Dali (1904-1989) was one of the most popular of modern artists. The Pompidou Centre in Paris is showing its respect and admiration for the artist and his powerful personality with an exhibition bringing together over 200 paintings, sculptures, drawings and more. Among the works and masterworks on exhibition the visitor will find the best pieces, most importantly The Persistence of Memory. There is also L’Enigme sans Fin from 1938, works on paper, objects, and projects for stage and screen and selected parts from television programmes reflecting the artist’s showman qualities.
The visitor will enter the World of Dali through an egg and is met with the beginning, the world of birth. The exhibition follows a path of time and subject with the visitor exiting through the brain.
The exhibition shows how Dali draws the viewer between two infinities(无限). “From the infinity small to the infinity large, contraction and expansion coming in and out of focus: amazing Flemish accuracy and the showy Baroque of old painting that he used in his museum-theatre in Figueras,” explains the Pompidou Centre.
The fine selection of the major works was done in close collaboration(合作) with the Museo Nacional Reiaa Sofia in Madrid, Spain, and with contributions from other institutions like the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg.
1. Which of the following best describe Dali according to Paragraph 1?| A．Optimistic. | B．Productive. |
| C．Generous. | D．Traditional. |
| A．One of his masterworks. | B．A successful screen adaptation. |
| C．An artistic creation for the stage. | D．One of the beat TV programmes. |
| A．By popularity. | B．By importance. |
| C．By size and shape. | D．By time and subject. |
【推荐3】American children are still eating lots of fast food---and in spite of restaurants’ promises of healthy options, most kids are sticking with fries over salads. Some infamous chains like McDonald’s and Wendy’s have promised to offer healthier options on their kid’s menus, but they aren’t all sticking it, according to a report from the Rudd Center.
In fact, nearly all parents are buying their kids at least one fast food meal a week. Healthy fruits and vegetables may be all the rage among adults, but busy parents still choose quick meals for themselves and their kids. It doesn’t look like fast food is going away any time soon.
Scientists at the Rudd Center surveyed about 800 parents in 2010, then again in 2013 and 2016. Things have not improved much over the years. Of the vast majority of parents who had made a trip to McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s or Subway in the last week, 74% ordered an unhealthy side or drink. The older the children, the more likely their parents were to choose fries instead of a fruit, or a similar less healthy menu item. And about 35% of parents ordered regular adult menu items for their 2 to 11--year-old children, meaning these kids were often getting larger, less nutritious lunches and dinners.
Even as they introduced options like fruit juices, low-fat milk and yogurt to their menus, some restaurants have also added desserts and other calorie-heavy options to their kids’ menu items. So despite what’s now on offer, kids are getting equally or less nutritious meals, nowadays, which is mostly because fast food restaurants still promote their unhealthy options, and sides like fries are still allowed.
“While most fast-food restaurants do have healthier kids’ meal drinks and sides available, many do little to make parents aware of the healthier options or to encourage parents to choose the healthier options instead of unhealthy ones,” said lead study author Jennifer Harris. “If restaurants are serious about children’s health, they will make the healthiest choice and easiest for parents and the most appealing choice for children.”
1. What do the underlined words “all the rage” in Paragraph 2 mean?| A．popular. | B．necessary. | C．potential. | D．modern. |
| A．Many parents like to eat in McDonald’s. |
| B．Many parents think eating fast food is healthy. |
| C．Many parents tend to choose unhealthy food in their daily life. |
| D．Many parents always ignore the healthy food in their daily life. |
| A．Fruits juices. | B．Desserts. | C．Low-fat milk. | D．Yogurt. |
| A．Offer healthier meals for kids. | B．Take children’s health seriously. |
| C．Be honest about their business. | D．Guide parents how to order a healthy meal. |
