“Tiki!” I yelled desperately.
Our dog, Tiki, had slipped out the door earlier that evening. Now I was searching the neighborhood trying to find him. My seven-year-old son, Jordan, was following behind.
I was worried about Jordan. He had lost so much already. The last few months had been difficult. After getting divorced, I could no longer afford our house in Indianapolis. Jordan and I moved in with my parents in northern Indiana. Jordan missed his friends and his old school. Losing his childhood dog was the last thing he needed.
We called out Tilki’s name until it was completely dark. We were forced to return home, empty-handed.
“Mom, it’s all new here. What if Tiki can’t find Grandma’s house?” asked Jordan. “It’s okay,” I said. “He’s wearing his collar and dog tag (标牌).” It was at that moment that I realized Tiki’s tag listed our address and phone number in Indianapolis. If someone found him, they’d have no way to reach me. I felt sick to my stomach.
The next day, I kept asking around to see if anyone had spotted him. But after two weeks, I began to lose hope.
One afternoon, I found Jordan crying in his room. “At school, we had to write about our wishes,” he said. “I wrote, ‘I wish my dog would come home.’ Mrs. Rush hung our papers in the hallway. Every time I see my paper, I feel sad.” My heart broke for him.
So later that week, when he put on a stained shirt from his old school back in Indianapolis, I just let it slide. If it helped him get through the school day, that was more important than looking put-together.
When he got home that afternoon, he told me the school custodian (管理员) had asked him about his shirt. “I told him we just moved here from Indianapolis,” said Jordan.
The next day, I got a call from Mrs. Rush. “I’m calling on behalf of our school custodian,” she began. “His grown daughter found a dog a few weeks ago, and he thinks it might be yours.”
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Mrs. Rush didn’t know the details, but she passed on the daughter’s phone number.
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“What made your dad think the dog was ours?” I asked curiously.
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2 . A team of Michigan State University(MSU) researchers has developed a new, more efficient way of cloning zebrafish, a breakthrough that could have an impact on research into human health. Zebrafish are quickly becoming the animal of choice for many researchers.
“After mice, they are the most commonly used vertebrates, that is, animals with backbones, in genetic studies,” says Jose Cibelli, the leader of the team. “They are used in cancer and heart-disease research because they have many of the same genes as people have.”
For more than 20 years, zebrafish have also served as an excellent model for understanding both normal development and birth weakness. More recently, research with zebrafish has extended to modeling human diseases.
Traditional cloning uses an egg and a donor (捐赠者) cell. The DNA is removed from the egg and replaced by the DNA taken from the donor. The resulting fish is an exact genetic copy of the donor. In Cibelli’s technique, the egg is removed from the female zebrafish and placed in the ovarian (卵巢的) liquid of a Chinook salmon, another kind of fish, before the donor cell is placed into the egg. The previous methods of cloning zebrafish had very low survival rates. With the new technique, the number of cloned fish is increased by 15 percent.
What makes zebrafish so useful in research is that their eggs are transparent (透明的), making the fish’s development easy to follow.
Improving zebrafish cloning techniques is also important because now the mouse is the only good model for genetic research.
“So far the mouse is the only animal from which you can delete genes in a reliable way,” Cibelli says.
1. What does the underlined word “They” in paragraph 2 refer to?| A．Vertabrates. | B．Mice. | C．Zebrafish. | D．Animals. |
| A．40. | B．46. | C．49. | D．50. |
| A．The mouse will still be the only animal for genetic research in a reliable way. |
| B．Zebrafish’s eggs are transportable, making the fish’s development easy to follow. |
| C．The new way of cloning zebrafish needs the ovarian (卵巢的) liquid of another fish. |
| D．Zebrafish have been used as a good model in genetic studies for 20 years. |
It was a cold yet sunny Saturday morning in February. Dad’s New Year’s resolution had been to get fit. Mum pushed him out of bed and told him to go jogging by the river. Later, after a nice lie-in, she went downstairs in her dressing gown and found the kids watching TV. She turned it off and said she was going to do something really special for Dad’s birthday. If they overheard anything, just promised to keep it secret.
Jenny looked at Mum with a puzzled expression on her forehead and promised they wouldn’t say anything whatever happened. But Jenny reminded Dad’s birthday was in June and it might be a little too early to get all steamed up about it.
Silent for a moment, Mum said she was not getting everything ready but just wanted to spare enough time for preparation as this year it’s a bigger deal than usual. Dad was going to be 50.
“50! Gosh, that’s half a century,” spluttered Gerry. “I knew he was old, but I didn’t realize he was ancient!”
Indeed, that was why Mum started planning a special party for him. Mum talked with grandma about the plan because her house was the only one in the family that is spacious enough for all friends and relatives. Grandma quite agreed and also started preparing.
“But you know how Dad feels guilty to bother others. You’ve got to admit,” reminded Jenny. Thinking over the special occasion, Mum was continuing with her secret when one evening, Dad was sitting at the dinner table and he suddenly slapped his forehead, “I just realized that I am going to be 50 in June. Let’s just quietly forget about it. I want to mourn (哀悼) the passing of my youth in private.”
“Oh, come on Dad, don’t be such a spoil-sport!” begged the kids, hoping to give mum a hand.
Realizing no more chance to hide the secret, Mum carefully worded her thought and shared her plan of having a little party at grandma’s house. Dad was stunned (震惊的) to no reply.
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Frustrated, Mum made a call to grandma.
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They got everything ready as planned when June finally came.
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4 . The engineer’s motto is: “Keep it simple and serious.” But Dr. Arnold, though the fifth woman engineer in history to win the Nobel Prize, is somewhat
Here’s a picture of a beaming President Obama,
Another
See what the engineer has
| A．different | B．popular | C．ordinary | D．difficult |
| A．back to normal | B．off course | C．to the point | D．beyond perfection |
| A．instructing | B．calling | C．thanking | D．congratulating |
| A．shame | B．honor | C．relief | D．fear |
| A．delivered | B．guided | C．separated | D．sheltered |
| A．agency | B．exit | C．bus | D．house |
| A．guns | B．fingers | C．sticks | D．arrows |
| A．awarded | B．rescued | C．mistaken | D．teased |
| A．familiar | B．great | C．frightening | D．fun |
| A．pretended | B．agreed | C．announced | D．proved |
| A．still | B．only | C．thus | D．even |
| A．touched | B．cleaned | C．eyed | D．removed |
| A．inquiry | B．request | C．greeting | D．comfort |
| A．or | B．before | C．once | D．if |
| A．gradually | B．suddenly | C．surely | D．barely |
| A．serious | B．talkative | C．careless | D．dishonest |
| A．doubted | B．regretted | C．insisted | D．argued |
| A．wide | B．sweet | C．shut | D．open |
| A．looked into | B．showed off | C．gone through | D．played with |
| A．talents | B．appearances | C．stories | D．professions |
5 . Minnie Blumfield believed that with age came a true appreciation of life — all life. That’s why, at the age of eighty-six, Minnie became the
Like many seniors, Minnie lived alone and
At ninety-five, just when the
Minnie is
| A．petkeeper | B．caretaker | C．receiver | D．playmate |
| A．took up | B．set up | C．put up | D．gave up |
| A．exposed | B．appealing | C．known | D．similar |
| A．carried | B．insisted | C．held | D．survived |
| A．punished | B．ignored | C．objected | D．restored |
| A．in despair | B．in ruins | C．in pain | D．in need |
| A．action | B．function | C．control | D．force |
| A．uncertain | B．unbearable | C．unconcerned | D．unkind |
| A．acceptable | B．available | C．applicable | D．affordable |
| A．no doubt | B．no wonder | C．no matter | D．no longer |
| A．adopted | B．identified | C．disturbed | D．confirmed |
| A．promising | B．restless | C．helpless | D．striking |
| A．credits | B．values | C．cruelties | D．shortcomings |
| A．turned up | B．showed off | C．moved out | D．broke in |
| A．caught | B．fed | C．possessed | D．donated |
| A．remained | B．insisted | C．accounted | D．resulted |
| A．promised | B．persuaded | C．prepared | D．pretended |
| A．passed | B．gone | C．lost | D．finished |
| A．carefulness | B．bravery | C．forgiveness | D．selflessness |
| A．unity | B．focus | C．strength | D．patience |
Dad and Madison were walking through the party store, gathering decorations for Madison’s upcoming birthday party.
“But I don’t want to invite Lucy Gilbert! I don’t like her!”
“Madison, you are being unreasonable. If every girl in your class is invited to a party but you, you’ll feel left out. It would be a big mistake to not invite Lucy to the party. ”
“She never even talks to me! ”
Dad sighed and moved down the aisle. “Lucy is a new girl in class. She just moved here a little over a month ago. Think about how that must feel. She doesn’t know one single person in the school. She left all of her old friends behind and now she has to try to make new friends. Your party will be a great chance for her to get to know everyone. ”
“No, it won’t. She will probably sit in the corner and not talk to anyone. Every day at lunch she sits all by herself. She wants to eat alone!" Madison shrugged and rolled her eyes.
“Madison, I’m done discussing this. You will invite every girl in your class, including Lucy Gilbert!"
On Saturday morning, the family blew up balloons and decorated the house cheerfully. Madison was dressed beautifully for the day, wearing her new blue dress. It was not typical of her to dress herself like this. She usually wore sports clothes because she loved to be outside riding her horse Star with a lead rope（缰绳）.
Madison greeted her friends at the doorstep, picturing various presents her friends would bring her. In the meanwhile, she was wondering whether Lucy would ruin the party if she came. Anyhow, all the girls she invited came finally, including Lucy.
The girls had a fantastic time by singing and dancing while Lucy sat in the corner silently alone. Later, all the girls gathered around the table as Madison opened her presents. Opening them one by one, Madison thanked her friends, with a bright smile on her face.
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Lucy’s present was the very last to be opened.
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Deeply moved by what she said, Madison held the lead rope tightly in her hands.
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At the end of the 19th century, nearly 40 percent of American cars were electric. In cities with early electric systems, battery-powered cars were
However, in the 1980s, the tide began to turn. Studies associating car emissions
As governments around the world focus on slowing climate change, electric vehicles are now expected
8 . Everyone thinks they're great listeners. But the truth is that hearing isn’t necessarily listening, nor is it necessarily listening well. Listening is an art as well as a basic life skill that we are encouraged to practise and master.
●Don't interrupt
●Practice active listening.
To understand better in communication, you can first practice active listening. The art of listening isn't simply about staying quiet 100% of the time, it's also about asking questions, which are for clarification or for further explanation, so that you can fully understand what the speaker is telling you.
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About 60-75% of our communication is accomplished without speaking. In order to know whether to encourage the speaker, or to open yourself more, it's essential to know what the person's body is saying. Do they display signs of discomfort? Are they cautious about you? Their body language tells a lot.
●Create a suitable environment.
It can be difficult to listen to another person when the TV is screaming, your phone is buzzing and there are thousands of cars passing by.
| A．Listen to non-verbal communication. |
| B．Let the person speak without interruption. |
| C．Listen without forming responses in your mind. |
| D．Here's how to bring the vital life skill into your daily existence. |
| E．Additionally, it's important to hold back your negative judgments. |
| F．Another great way to show your understanding is to respond by nodding. |
| G．When you remove the distractions and find a quiet place it’s easier to listen attentively. |
9 . When kids melt down in the middle of a crowded store or at a holiday dinner with extended family, it can be extremely frustrating. But parents can help kids learn self-control and teach them how to respond without just acting on impulse (冲动).
Teaching self-control is one of the most important things that parents can do for their kids because these skills are some of the most important for success later in life. By learning self-control, kids can make appropriate decisions and respond to stressful situations in ways that can yield positive outcomes. For example, if you say that you’re not serving ice cream until after dinner, your child may cry, plead, or even scream in the hopes that you will give in. But with self-control, your child can understand that a temper tantrum (发脾气) means you’ll take away the ice cream for good and that it’s wiser to wait patiently.
Difficult as it may be, resist the urge to yell when you’re disciplining your kids. Instead, be persistent and matter of fact. During a child’s meltdown, stay calm and explain that yelling, throwing a tantrum, and slamming doors are unacceptable behaviors that have consequences. Your actions will show that tantrums won’t get kids the upper hand. For example, if your child gets, upset in the grocery store after you’ve explained why you won’t buy candy, don’t give in – thus demonstrating that the tantrum was both unacceptable and ineffective. Also, consider speaking to your child’s teachers about classroom settings and appropriate behavior expectations. Ask if problem-solving is taught or demonstrated in school.
And model good self-control yourself. If you’re in an annoyed situation in front of your kids, tell them why you’re frustrated and then discuss potential solutions to the problem. For example, if you’ve misplaced your keys, instead of getting upset, tell your kids the keys are missing and then search for them together. If they don’t turn up, take the next constructive step. Show that good emotional control and problem solving are the ways to deal with a difficult situation.
1. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?| A．Impulsive responses lead to frustration. |
| B．Kids’ melting down is a common phenomenon. |
| C．Parents should help kids make decisions appropriately. |
| D．Teaching kids self-control is a must for their future success. |
| A．Firm and factual. |
| B．Calm and tolerant. |
| C．Cautious and objective. |
| D．Annoyed and disapproving. |
| A．Emotional outburst is unexpected behaviors. |
| B．Kids shouldn’t be responsible for their behaviors alone. |
| C．Temper loss won’t give the kids a position of advantage. |
| D．Tantrums are ineffective in interpersonal communications. |
| A．Slow and steady wins the race. |
| B．Good example is the best sermon. |
| C．Experience is the mother of wisdom. |
| D．Success comes from thorough self-control. |
10 . Many people volunteer their time and energy to help others. There are different ways to meet other people's needs. Some provide education while others offer adventure. Many do both. And one typical group to be introduced today are history lovers.
Every year, they offer to find or document remains of lost societies and communities. These efforts take place across the world. For example, Forest Service experts and volunteers are working in the San Gabriel Mountains of southern California, looking for information about prehistoric and historic settlements of native Californians.
This kind of work interests Professor Steven Ortiz in Fort Worth, Texas. Every other year, he leads an archaeological dig (考古挖掘) in Israel. The dig is at Tel Gezer, halfway between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Professor Ortiz directs the activities at Tel Gezer with Samuel Wolff, an Israeli archaeologist.
The city is linked to King Solomon, who appears in the writings of different religions. The experts, students and volunteers are hoping to learn more about the ancient city of Gezer Volunteers for the digs must be eighteen, although children may take part if they are with a parent. The youngest volunteer on the team is Steven Ortiz's ten-year-old son.
Volunteers must pay for their transportation and they will face many challenges. The work takes time, patience and often muscle strength. Besides, the ground may be hard and the sun may be hot. But why do people pay to volunteer to work? “For some, the dig is a journey undertaken for religious purposes. Some just value ancient history, and they want to be a part of uncovering it.
I tend to think we attract people who think they want a cross-cultural experience. They want to do something meaningful. They want to get their hands dirty. And they want to have a fun experience touring a foreign country." said Steven.
Volunteering for the archaeological dig provides all those things, and more. “You are helping science. You are helping history. But on weekends, especially for small children, they can have fun, travel in the country and see sights they do not normally see." Steven added.
1. What can be inferred about the archaeological dig in Israel?| A．It aims to seek for historic settlements of native Californians. |
| B．Children can join in the dig without parents' company. |
| C．The dig is a challenging but meaningful journey. |
| D．Participants of the dig enjoy free transportation. |
| A．To introduce the volunteer work of history lovers. |
| B．To describe children's cross-cultural experiences. |
| C．To analyze the significance of archaeological digs. |
| D．To stress experts' efforts in archaeological research. |
| A．A book review. |
| B．A news program. |
| C．A research paper. |
| D．An investigation report. |
