| 5 Little - Known Punctuation Marks We should Be Using risk boring your friends with a mere full stop at the end of your ts. posts. and e-mails? Clarify your message with these handy rentions. used or advocated by punctuation mavericks(特立独行的人) round the world. | LOVE POINT The equivalent of punctuating your love letter with an emoji hear, the love point is two hugging and kissing question marks sharing a full stop. Try it after sentences such as "Happy anniversary" and“I love my cat” | |
| TERROBANG While the combination question mark and exclamation point can be effectively replaced by using one of each she did what?"). that somehow ks the punch of throwing them top of each other to finish your fught. Besides, who among us doesn't want to say "interrobang" are often? | RHETORICAL QUESTION MARK The backward question mark was proposed in the late 1500s as the ending to a rhetorical question. So clever! Who knew? | |
| CERTITUDE POINT A mom's favorite. The certitude point conveys total certainty. as in. "We are not going to the zoo and that's FINAL!" | ||
| ACCLAMATION POINT The French author who proposed this mark in 1966 described it as“the stylized representation of the two small flags that float at the top of the bus when a head of state visits." Acclamation is a "demonstration of goodwill or welcome." so you could use it to say, I' m glad you could make it or“God bless America” | ||
1. The author suggests that we should be using these five punctuation marks because______.
| A．they carry more emotions than the present ones |
| B．the present punctuation marks are confusing |
| C．people are fed up with the full stop marks |
| D．they are well-received by the mavericks |
| A．Wish you a happy new year. |
| B．He did quite a good job. You agree. |
| C．You have to hand in your homework on time. |
| D．How dare you take my bike without permission. |
| A．Funny Signs in Life | B．Language Around Us |
| C．Manners and Cultures | D．English Dictionary |
2 . Welcome to our full-hotel hotel for dogs and cats. Here your cats can rest easy in comfortable quarters (住处)and dogs can enjoy playtime, salon services, training classes and more!
Accommodations Standard Guest Rom An open space that's cleaned daily and furnished with comfortable bedding Private Suite Large suits (套房) separated from the standard rooms for a more peaceful, private environment and they are perfect for multiple family pets. Rooms are cleaned daily and feature a raised cot (小床) and TV tuned to pet-themed shows. Kitty Cottage Cat cottages are kept separate from dog guest accommodation and they are cleaned daily. Boarding two cats? Cottages with connecting doors are available. Meals We serve meals for free. If you're bringing meals from home, please portion (分配) them into disposable (一次性的) sealed bags marked with your pet's name. Want to surprise your pet with a tasty snack? We also have treats and doggie ice cream available for purchase. Comforts Our cozy rooms and private suites are stocked with comfortable bedding but please feel free to bring your pet's bed, blanket and toys to make them feel even more at home. |
Boarding requirements Vaccinations Vaccinations (疫苗) must be administered at least 48 hours prior to arrival under the guidance of a licensed veterinarian (持证兽医). However, we prefer that vaccinations should be administered 10 to 14 days before check-in to make sure maximum efficiency. Witten proof is required. Fleas & Ticks In addition to vaccinations, all pets should be flea and tick (虱子) free. Overnight "guests" with signs of fleas And/or ticks will not be allowed to check in. |
Additional Requirements All PetsHotel guests must be over four months old before we can offer hospitality. |
①clean and comfortable quarters
②salon services and training classes
③free meals for pets
④tick and flea clean-up service
| A．①②③ | B．①③④ | C．①②④ | D．②③④ |
| A．Private suites in PetsHotel are only for guests with many pets |
| B．PetsHotel offers delicious snacks for pet guests for free. |
| C．Toys are not allowed into PetsHotel. |
| D．PetsHotel only accommodates pets aged four months and above. |
| A．On the website of an animal protection group. | B．In the Life section of a newspaper. |
| C．On the leaflet of a hotel for pets. | D．On the announcement board of a pet clinic. |
3 . Any snakebite can be dangerous if infection sets in. some types of snake poison make the bite area swollen(肿胀的) or painful. Others cause bleeding or damage the heart’s nerves. Here are some especially dangerous snakes:
The largest of all poisonous snakes, king cobras can reach 5.5 meters in length. Each king cobra bits contains enough poison to kill an elephant -- or 20 people. But these big snakes usually avoid people. They live throughout India, southern China and Southeast Asia.
A bite from Australia’s inland taipan, the world’s most poisonous snake, releases enough poison to kill 100 men. The good news is that people rarely come in contact with this snake, and a treatment for its poison exists.
Russell’s viper lives throughout Asia, including India, southern China, and on the island of Taiwan. It prefers grassy fields but can be found in forests and urban areas. It bites more people and causes more deaths than any other poisonous snake.
Though short, the common Indian krait packs a powerful punch(攻击) in its bite. Most often, it strikes people at night while they are sleeping. Since the bite causes little pain, victims are often not sure that they have been bitten until they begin to experience stomach cramps(痉挛). Without treatment, symptoms will worsen quickly and can lead to death.
The black mamba, a native of Africa, is actually olive or grey in color. Only the inside of its mouth is black. When black mambas feel threatened by a human, they make a loud hissing sound to warn the person away. If the warning is ignored, the snake will attack the person repeatedly. And they can attack quickly, moving over the ground at speeds of up to 20 kilometers per hour.
1. According to this article, which of the following is known for its speed?| A．The inland taipan. | B．The black mamba. |
| C．The Indian Krait. | D．The Russell’s viper. |
| A．It was once believed to be extinct. | B．A chance meeting with it could be fatal. |
| C．Some people keep one as a pet. | D．Very little is know about its behavior. |
| A．Let’s Explore Nature. | B．Weekly Travel Digest. |
| C．Psychology Magazine. | D．Global Warning News. |
4 . Now, let’s talk about earthquakes on our planet. Some countries have large numbers of earthquakes. Japan is one of them. Others do not have many. For example, there are few earthquakes in Britain. There is often a great noise during an earthquake. The ground vibrates (震动). Houses fall down. Trains run off the lines. Sometimes, there is a heavy loss of human lives.
Earthquakes often happen near volcanoes, but this is not always true. The centers of some earthquakes are under the sea. The bottom of the sea suddenly moves. The powerful forces inside the earth break the rocks. The coast is shaken and great waves appear. These waves, also known as seismic waves(地震波), or tsunamis(海啸) can travel long distances and rush over the land when they reach it. They are strong enough to break down houses and other buildings. Very often fires follow the most serious earthquakes. In 1906, the numbers of fires were burning in the city. The water pipes were also shaken and broken, so it was not possible to put the fire out. There was no water. The Tokyo Earthquake of 1923 happened just before noon. People were cooking meals on their fires at that time. When the ground shook, the fires shook, too. Hot materials were thrown on the different parts of the houses, some of which were made of wood. Soon 134 fires were burning in the city.
What kind of building stands up best in an earthquake? A building with concrete walls is perhaps the best. A steel frame will make it even stronger. The frame holds the different parts together and the walls so not easily fall. There is less chance of fire because concrete and steel do not burn. Over the years, scientists studied the results of the earthquake in different parts of the world, and they are convinced that this kind of building is the safest.
1. What can we know about earthquake from the first paragraph?| A．Britain has large numbers of earthquake. |
| B．There is often a great noise during an earthquake. |
| C．There is a heavy loss of human lives in every earthquake. |
| D．Trains will not run off the lines during the earthquake. |
| A．the breakout of the volcano | B．the seismic waves |
| C．the tsunami | D．the powerful forces inside the earth |
| A．A building with concrete walls and a steel frame stands up best in an earthquake. |
| B．There is no chance of fire in a building with concrete walls. |
| C．Scientist studied the causes of the earthquake to get the conclusion. |
| D．A steel frame has no help in making the house stronger. |
| A．book review | B．popular science report |
| C．newspaper ad | D．fairy tale |
5 . Are You a Morning Person?
Mornings are not for everyone. Knowing that our own bodies may be wired to prefer a certain time of day is certainly a relief. But many of us still have to wake up and function during those first daylight hours. So what can you do?
We tapped a variety of experts – from sleep experts to nutritionists to life organizational pros—to share their tricks on how to make morning less stressful and more pleasant(for) even the most after-hours of night owls.
1. Night waking
Poor sleep quality can explain why we sometimes wake up from eight hours of snoozing and feel like we only clocked in at four. “It’s normal to have one or two awakenings, but more than that leaves us feeling groggy in the morning because of the fragmented sleep,” [explains Shelby Harris, director of the behavioral sleep medicine program at Montefiore Medical Center.]
2. The Science of snoozing
The snooze button does more harm than good. Nodding off again sends you into a light and fragmented sleep! Multiple snoozes can leave you feeling groggier than just getting out of bed the first time.
Instead, be honest about the time you intend to get up and then enjoy every last minute of shuteye, so you can wake up alert and ready to go.
3. Don’t ease into your workday
It can be tempting to plow through the easy things early on-checking e-mail, scanning the headlines—but it’s wise to tackle the bigger stuff first. “Getting to work on the most important tasks not only ups the chances that they actually get done, but it also leaves you with a burst of accomplishment to take with you the rest of the day,” says Jason Selk, coauthor of Organize Tomorrow Today.
4. Save social media for later
Schedule a social media block later in the afternoon to check in when you’re likely to need a break anyway, and save the morning for the important stuff.
| Specialized Term life organizational pro(n)生活管理达人 someone who is an expert at helping others bring balance and order into their lives |
Vocabulary Focus
tap(v) [tæp] to get or make use of something
groggy (adj) [‘gragi] weak and unable to think clearly or walk correctly, usually because of tiredness or illness
shuteye (n) [‘ʃʌtai] sleep
plow through (something) (phr v) to finish reading, eating or dealing with something with difficulty
1. What’s the purpose of the passage?| A．To inform us about the fact that our bodies are wired to prefer a certain time of day. |
| B．To relieve us from the guilt of multiple snoozes in the morning. |
| C．To help us to get the most out of our mornings. |
| D．To warn us of the harm of not getting out of bed immediately. |
| A．One or two awakenings ensure us a good night’s sleep. |
| B．To be an early bird, better forget about the snooze button. |
| C．Beginning a day with easy things aroused our interest and a sense of accomplishment. |
| D．It’s important not to block social medium if you want to save your morning. |
| A．Health Section | B．Travel Brochure |
| C．Life and Study | D．Scientific Journal |
6 . The insects are important to farmers. When a honeybee lands on a flower in plant, pollen (花粉) sticks to its legs. When the bee lands on another flower, some of the pollen falls off and fertilizes the second plant.
The act of spreading pollen is responsible for many fruits, vegetables, nuts and other crops. Yet about 30 percent of honeybees in the United States and other areas have died in recent years.
Mike Leggett is a researcher at the University of Maryland. He wants to learn why so many bees are dying. “The number of colonies (蜂群) that die every winter has been one in three. So on average 30 percent of the colonies have died every winter over the last six winters. And that’s a huge number.” His research team examined the pollen that honeybees carried to their homes. They found that the pollen contained high levels of 35 different pesticides (杀虫剂), which are chemicals used to protect plants. “Pesticides are used, and have been used, pretty widely, for centuries, to protect plants from diseases,” says Mr Leggett.
Keith Oh linger, a farmer and beekeeper in Maryland, has watched many of his bees die every winter. Mr Ohlinger thinks widespread bee death is caused by several things happening at once. But he does not feel sure that pesticides are a part of the problem, “I felt it was the result of a lot of little things. I didn’t feel that there was probably one smoking gun. But there’s a division (分歧) there, some people feel that it is just one thing.”
Honeybees are important to agriculture. This makes the search for an answer to their death very important for Mr Leggett’s team. As he knows, one in every three bites of food we eat is somehow pollinated by honeybees.
1. What could be a suitable title for the text?| A．Why Are Honeybees Important? |
| B．How Do Honeybees Make Honey? |
| C．Pesticides Might Harm Honeybees |
| D．Honeybee Protection in Maryland |
| A．Worried. | B．Happy. |
| C．Surprised. | D．Hopeful. |
| A．has become rich by keeping bees |
| B．cares little about the death of his bees |
| C．has never used pesticides on his farm |
| D．doubts whether pesticides have killed his bees |
| A．Agriculture. | B．Health. |
| C．Food. | D．Technology. |
7 . Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places:
• visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids’ interest. Many offer workshops for making hand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings(签名）by children’ s favorite writers, and even musical performances and other arts.
• Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.
• Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for children and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. PuPPet (木 偶）making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.
• Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the Country • those science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. They will keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.
1. If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit .| A．a Youtheater | B．an art museum |
| C．a natural history museum | D．a hands-on science museum |
| A．Look at rock collections. | B．See dinosaur models. |
| C．Watch puppet making. | D．Give performances. |
| A．Science games designed by kids. | B．Learning science by doing things. |
| C．A show of kids' science work. | D．Reading science books. |
| A．A science textbook. | B．A tourist map. |
| C．A museum guide. | D．A news report. |
