1 . The public nowadays has a misunderstanding of forest fires, believing that fires should be kept out of every type of forest. Many of us can recall Smoky the Bear's famous warning: “Remember, only YOU can prevent forest fires”. However, that's not always the case. Under the right conditions, and when conducted safely, fire can create many environmental benefits as well as help prevent larger, uncontrollable wildfires.

After a forest fire, many wildlife species will move into recently burned areas to feed on these newly available foods. Some reptiles and amphibians such as the pine (松树） snake prefer forests frequently burned by fire. As Herbert Stoddard put it, “One of the most harmful things modern man has done to birds has been his attempt to exclude fire from fire-type pine forests. Within a few years most forests choke up with bushes, lose their prairie-like vegetation (草原般植被） and can no longer support birds dependent on periodic burning for their food supply and proper cover.”

If you are asked to picture the forest floor, what do you see? Pine needles, cones, leaves, branches might come to mind-all sources of fuel. If these fuel sources build up without any type of removal, the 'fuel load' can lead to fires catastrophic to forests and people alike. In contrast, prescribed fire can be used by forest professionals every couple of years to keep forest fuels at an appropriate and manageable level. They can also minimize the spread of pest insects and disease and remove unwanted tree and plant species. Plus, they can create and maintain important wildlife habitats rich in grasses and promote the growth of trees, wildflowers and other various plants.

Many organizations and agencies work to promote fire on the landscape when and where appropriate. Smokey Bear even has an updated warning: “Only You can Prevent Wildfires,” as the Forest Service has over the last few decades developed policies and procedures to include prescribed fire as a management tool, as well as continuing their work to prevent and fight wildfires.

1. Why did the author mention Smoky the Bear's warning?

A．To introduce the topic of the passage.

B．To clarify a misunderstood concept.

C．To show the significance of fire prevention.

D．To raise people's awareness of forest protection.

2. What can benefit birds according to Herbert Stoddard?

A．Forest bushes.

B．Fuel sources.

C．Pine forests.

D．Periodic burning.

3. What is the purpose of prescribed fire?

A．To put out wildfires.

B．To keep the forest balance.

C．To remove tree and plant species.

D．To keep the fuel rich in the forest.

4. What might be the best title for the passage?

A．One Match Can Start A Forest Fire

B．Where There Is Smoke There Is A Fire

C．Not All Forest Fires Are Created Equal

D．Why Not Keep The Forest Fire Burning

2 . Over the years, you've probably known a good number of people-some for only a short period and others for a much longer time. If you spend a moment thinking back on the people who have meant the very most to you, selflessness will be the same thing they share. There might have been a person who really believed in you. Someone taught you something important. Someone cared for you in his or her own way. Someone has simply always remained your friend.

Many years ago, I traveled through the beautiful, history-rich country of Greece. With only a small backpack, I stayed at youth hotels, visiting city after city. One day, a shoulder strap on my backpack broke. I didn't speak any Greek and the owner didn't speak any English. I went to the front desk of my hotel and tried to ask him if there might be a shop nearby where I could have it repaired. He was clearly very busy. But he asked someone to watch over the front desk and then signed to me to follow him. We walked together for a few blocks,arriving at a little shoe repair shop. Within ten minutes, my backpack was repaired, and then the hotel owner insisted on paying for it!

I was shocked by this powerful, unexpected kindness.   More than any other thing, it's what I recall most often when I think about my trip to Greece. Sometimes, you may not have even realized how much your selflessness toward someone has mattered. As the saying goes, "To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world."

1. What's wrong with the author's backpack？ ________

A．One of its shoulder straps was broken.	B．It was got dirty by a cleaner.
C．One of its pockets was broken.	D．There was a hole in it.

2. Which word can best describe the hotel owner？ ________

A．Mean.

B．Warm-hearted.

C．Clever.

D．Humorous.

3. What can we learn about the author from the last paragraph？ ________

A．He became a lifelong friend of the hotel owner.	B．He spent all his money in travelling in Greece.
C．He picked up Greek while travelling in Greece.	D．He'll never forget the hotel owner's kindness.

4. What's the author's main purpose of writing the text？ ________

A．To show his love of travelling.	B．To explore the value of selflessness.
C．To give a short introduction to Greece.	D．To introduce a shoe repair shop in Greece.