1 . With the availability of easy-to-use at-home kits, DNA testing for dogs has become increasingly popular among dog owners in recent years. It can provide invaluable insights into a dog’s breed, health risks, and even behaviors.
DNA testing typically works by analyzing the genetic material found in a sample of cells taken from the inside of your dog’s cheek. This sample is then compared to a database of known breeds and genetic markers associated with certain traits or health conditions.
The first step in obtaining a DNA test kit is selecting which type you want. Most companies offer several different types of tests that vary in cost and complexity. For instance, some tests just analyze your dog’s breed composition, while others can assess additional genetic markers associated with certain diseases or behaviors.
Then it’s time to collect your dog’s sample using the provided swab (拭子) kit or saliva-collection tube included with most kits. The swab should be gently rubbed inside your pet’s cheek according to the kit’s directions before being placed into the collection container provided by the company. After collecting the sample, it should be mailed back to the laboratory for processing according to instructions given by the company providing the service. Once received by the lab, it typically takes 1-2 weeks for results to be processed and sent back via email or mail. Results will vary depending on which type of test was purchased, but they generally include detailed information about your pet’s breed composition as well as any potential health risks or behavioral traits associated with their genetics that could affect their overall well-being and quality of life.
If you’re looking for an easy way to learn more about your pup’s background without spending too much money, then DNA testing might just be right up your alley.
1. What is the primary purpose of DNA testing for dogs?| A．To identify a dog’s personality traits. |
| B．To reveal a dog’s future behavioral changes. |
| C．To determine a dog’s socialization preferences. |
| D．To obtain a dog’s breed and genetic information. |
| A．By analyzing the dog’s hair and fur. |
| B．By conducting a blood test on the dog. |
| C．By matching the dog’s DNA with a database. |
| D．By studying the dog’s genetic health history. |
①get the sample processed ②rub the swab gently ③receive the result
④select the type of test ⑤place the swab into the container ⑥mail the sample back to the lab
| A．④-②-⑤-⑥-①-③ | B．④ ⑤-①-②-⑥-③ |
| C．②-⑤-④-①-⑥-③ | D．②-④-⑤-⑥-①-③ |
| A．A dog advertisement. | B．A dog DNA experiment. |
| C．A dog DNA testing survey. | D．A dog DNA test kit promotion. |
2 . If you want to understand China but can’t afford an expensive international flight, these four books can give you a complete overview of the country.
River Town
River Town: Two Years on the Yangtze by Peter Hessler — This book is a journal of the author’s two years spent teaching English in a small town called Fuling, situated on the banks of the Yangtze River. Hessler writes about his experiences living in a foreign culture and observing the lives of the town’s residents. The book was published in 2001 and has won several awards, including the Kiriyama Prize.
Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China
It is a book that tells the story of China’s modernization. It was written by Ezra Vogel and published in 2011. The author describes how Deng Xiaoping’s policies led to significant changes in China’s economy and society. The book has received critical honors and won the Lionel Gelber Prize in 2012.
The Search for Modern China by Jonathan Spence
This book is a comprehensive history of China from the Ming dynasty to the present day. The author, a prominent scholar of Chinese history, provides a detailed analysis of the social, cultural, and political changes that have taken place in China over the past 500 years. The book was first put out in 1990 and has since been revised and updated several times. This book was the top bestseller for years.
Factory Girls: From Village to City in a Changing China
Written by Leslie T. Chang, this book, published in 2008, is a reportage on the lives of young women who leave their rural homes to work in factories in China’s cities. Chang, a former New York Times journalist, interviewed hundreds of factory girls to provide insight into the social and economic changes in China.
1. What type of literature is River Town?| A．A travel guide of Fuling. | B．A personal diary. |
| C．A science fiction. | D．A reference book. |
| A．It received positive reviews. |
| B．It was published 500 years ago. |
| C．It was written by a history teacher. |
| D．It has remained the same since its first publication. |
| A．River Town |
| B．The Search for Modern China |
| C．Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China |
| D．Factory Girls: From Village to City in a Changing China |
3 . How Do I Book a Place on Airbnb?
When you book a place on Airbnb, you’re making arrangements to stay in someone’s home. Each host has their own style of hospitality (好客), starting with how they like to get to know their guests. Some hosts want to approve reservations, while others are comfortable letting you book their place instantly without waiting for approval.
1. Complete Your Profile
In either case, it’s important to know that Airbnb is a community that relies on trust. Complete your profile before you request a reservation with a host, so they can know a little bit about you when they confirm. Your profile should include photos and verifications (验证), especially because some hosts require guests to have a profile photo or verified ID in order to book.
2. Find the Right Place
With over 800, 000 unique listings around the world, you’ll want to make sure the place you choose has everything you need for a comfortable and memorable trip.
When searching for a place, make sure to include your dates and number of guests to get the most accurate pricing. Read reviews, descriptions, house rules, and household appliances for each place to see if it’s the right fit for your trip. You can always contact the host if you have any questions about their home.
3. Book It!
You’ve found the perfect place, and now it’s time to make it official. This is where the host’s preferred way of booking will determine how you’ll confirm your reservation.
Instant Book
For hosts who don’t want to approve each reservation, you’ll see a button on their listing that says Instant Book. Like the name suggests, you can confirm a reservation at these places right away.
Request to Book
Many hosts prefer to approve reservations before they’ re final. In this case, you’ll see a button on their listing that says Request to Book. To submit a reservation request, you’ll need to enter your payment details. Hosts have 24 hours to accept your request, and your reservation is automatically confirmed once they do.
Pre-approvals and Special Offers
If you decide to contact the host to ask questions before attempting to book, the host may respond to your message by inviting you to make a reservation with either a pre-approval or Special Offer. A pre-approval is an invitation to finish booking for the dates and number of guests you noted in your message. A Special Offer gives the host the opportunity to provide special pricing, dates, and other reservation details before you book.
1. What tourists would like to order a place on Airbnb?| A．Those who prefer to be well served during the stay. |
| B．Those who want to experience staying at others’ homes. |
| C．Those who have a tight budget. |
| D．Those who like to feel others’ hospitality. |
| A．Because it shows the guest is trustable. | B．Because it helps find the right place. |
| C．Because it is a must for reservation. | D．Because it could speed up the process of approval. |
| A．The host can reject your request within 24 hours. |
| B．You need to pay in detail. |
| C．Your reservation will be confirmed by customer service staff. |
| D．You’ll see a button on their listing that says Instant Book. |
4 . The University of Arizona, in partnership with several community groups, will present the 2023 Big Read program in Tucson. At least 1, 000 free copies of the books will be given out.
Big Read Tucson will center around two books: “Postcolonial Love Poem”, a poetry collection by Natalie Diaz, and the children’s book “We Are Water Protectors”, written by Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Michaela Goade.
“We decided to center Big Read Tucson around water because of the importance of water to our region,” said Sandra Soto, director of Big Read Tucson. “A primary reason that we selected Diaz’s book is because so many of the poems feature water, the scarcity(缺乏) of which Diaz feels in a spiritual and urgent way.”
“Postcolonial Love Poem”received a Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 2021. “Natalie Diaz’s book provides an unusually rich opportunity to create locally meaningful, shared reading experiences,” said Soto. “Diaz’s poetic sensibility is largely shaped by her experiences growing up on the border of California, Arizona and Nevada. Her references and landscapes will be recognizable and important to Tucson readers.”
“We Are Water Protectors” won the 2021 Caldecott Medal and is available in both English and Spanish. “Like Diaz’s work, this book addresses the importance of water,” Soto said. “It is accessible to readers and educates young people about the necessity to protect water on behalf of animals, humans, plants and the earth.”
On Jan. 14, Big Read Tucson will kick off with an outdoor celebration, including readings, and book giveaways, at Mission Garden, a living agricultural museum at 946 W. Mission Lane.
The event will be followed by presentations of “Postcolonial Love Poem” and “We Are Water Protectors”and multiple book discussions at various yet-to-be determined locations, including high school classrooms and libraries.
“Over the three months, we will host many interactive events, all with the aim of generating firsthand experiences with the imaginative power of literature and the pleasure of collective discussion,” Soto said.
1. Why does Big Read Tucson focus on water?| A．People like reading books about water. |
| B．There should be more books about water. |
| C．Water is precious in and around Tucson. |
| D．The two award-winning books feature water. |
| A．In a most unusual way. |
| B．In a highly competitive way. |
| C．In a spiritual and urgent way. |
| D．In an interactive and collective way. |
| A．They will be held in various places. |
| B．They will be held all the year round. |
| C．They will be held at 946 W. Mission Lane. |
| D．They will be held under the guidance. |
| A．To appeal to people to save water. |
| B．To inform people of Big Read Tucson. |
| C．To introduce two award-winning books. |
| D．To get more people interested in reading. |
5 . The AIDA model is the foundation of modern marketing and advertising practice. It outlines the four basic steps used to persuade potentials to make a purchase. The first three steps lie in creating attention (A), decorating interest (I), and building desire (D) for the product, before the fourth step — the “call to action” (A) — tells them exactly how and where to buy. AIDA can channel the customer’s feelings through each stage toward reaching a sale.
Attracting the customer’s attention is the first challenge and this may be achieved by using an attracting phrase or picture. Once someone’s attention has been clutched, it must be turned into real interest. This is best done by providing a brief description of the product’s benefits to the consumer rather than simply listing the product’s main features or problem-solving claims.
Now, it is time to transform that interest into a desire for a product or service. This is where consumers need to believe their lives could be better by possessing the product. It could be a vital step towards turning a potential into a real customer.
“Call-to-action” is where all of the initial hard work pays off and leads to the action from a potential customer. For example, they might pick up the phone to discuss the idea of a trial of the services or, alternatively, they may just buy that product or service that has been promoted to them all along.
And AIDA is used to great effect in the movie industry. Movie studios begin their marketing campaigns months in advance. The campaigns develop by offering attractive flashes of the movie without giving too much away. Desire is inspired by the release of the full preview which is fully designed to show the exciting moments of the movie, from special effects to humorous lines of dialogue on the opening weekend. Advertisements in newspapers and on television focus on the movie’s release, inviting the consumer to go and buy a ticket.
1. What is the purpose of practising AIDA?| A．To create jobs. | B．To increase sales. |
| C．To research markets. | D．To introduce products. |
| A．Seized. | B．Freed. | C．Cheated. | D．Affected. |
| A．Action. | B．Interest. | C．Desire. | D．Attention. |
| A．To design an AIDA model. | B．To display how AIDA works. |
| C．To show how to make a movie. | D．To advertise the movie industry. |
6 . The two-week Harvard Pre-College Program is an intense and exciting experience of the college life. The admission committee is now looking for mature, academically motivated students who will graduate from high school and enter college in 2022.
The Course Experience
With over 30 courses to choose from, you’re sure to find a topic that interests you. Although courses are non-credit and do not have letter grades, you need to attend the class in its entirety. When class is not in session, you can participate in creative and social activities. At the end of the program, you’ll receive a written evaluation from your instructor, as well as a transcript (成绩单).
Time
•July 24 — August 5
How to Apply
Complete an online application and provide supplemental (补充的) materials, including: •The＄75 non-refundable application fee.
•Transcripts from 9th grade to fall 2021 grades: This can include progress reports, report cards, and educational summaries from your high school.
•If English is not your native language, submit scores from the TOEFL IBT or IELTS language proficiency exam along with your application.
Cost & Aid
The total fee for a Harvard Pre-College Program 2022 session is＄4, 950. The program fee includes tuition, room and board, and activity costs for the full two weeks. There is also a non-refundable ＄75 application fee and ＄100 health insurance.
A limited number of scholarships are available to assist students who demonstrate financial need. Awards vary based on need, and a typical award covers part of the tuition.
How to contact us
Interested in learning more about the program? Complete our request form, and a member of our team will contact you.
Phone: (617) 495-4023
Email: precollege@ summer.harvard.cn
1. Which is a requirement for students attending the course?| A．Completing 30 courses. | B．Getting required credits. |
| C．Having a full attendance. | D．Prioritizing social activities. |
| A．Health certificate. | B．Academic conditions. |
| C．Financial declaration. | D．Personal integrity. |
| A．＄4,775 | B．＄4,875 | C．＄4,950 | D．＄5,125 |
7 . Harry Potter fans have been able to visit the official Harry Potter flagship store in the heart of New York City next to the Flatiron Building on Broadway since last year. And Harry Potter New York set a new standard for themed stores, combining impressive design, exciting interactive elements and featured products, and inviting fans to experience the Wizarding World in a completely new way.
Having three floors, the store houses the largest collection of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts products under one roof. Harry Potter New York features 15 different themed areas, each one carefully presented to bring the magic of the Wizarding World to life.
Entering the store, customers will pass under a huge model of Fawkes, the phoenix(凤凰)looking down from the top of the store. Fawkes was created especially for Harry Potter New York by a team over a number of months.The impressive model weighs over 220 lbs and is just one of the many objects in the film series, each one created to surprise and please customers as they explore.
Stepping inside Harry Potter New York, fans are invited to pose at one of many photo opportunities, including posing inside a London phone box for a photo as if transporting themselves into the Ministry of Magic! For those who have always dreamed of bringing their favourite Harry Potter character to life, the interactive wand(魔杖)table lets them pick up a wand and put it to the test.
When it comes to buying gifts,the store says its personalization area offers a huge number of excellent products. And fans can choose from a lot of personalization choices, including putting their own name on a robe. While the store adds the finishing touches to 935 Broadway, many products are available to be bought from the Harry Potter online shop.
1. What is the new standard that Harry Potter New York set?| A．It’s themed store. |
| B．It’s a three-floor store. |
| C．It sits in the heart of New York City |
| D．It offers different shopping experiences. |
| A．A model overhead. |
| B．A Harry Potter film. |
| C．A phoenix on the floor. |
| D．An area designed to take photos. |
| A．They could get a robe for free. |
| B．They could elect their favourite wand. |
| C．They could enter a phone box in London. |
| D．They could transport themselves into the Ministry of Magic. |
| A．Broadway is adding a declaration to itself. |
| B．New York is popular with Harry Potter fans. |
| C．Harry Potter New York opens its door for a magical experience. |
| D．Many fans come to visit Harry Potter New York. |
8 . Podcasts(播客) may be everywhere. Here we recommend some for you to listen to.
My Parachute (降落伞) Won’t Open!
Skydiving has associated risks. For example, the opening of the parachute will not go according to plan. When Timothy Verissimo looked up, he expected to see a comforting unfolded canopy(顶罩) above him. Instead, the New Zealand high school student saw a mass of chaotic strings. His experience will make your emotions run high.
Tumble
Tumble is a science podcast for kids and can be enjoyed by the entire family. Science is brought to life in this podcast that tells stories about science discoveries with the help of scientists. They answer questions from why cats always seem to land on their feet to what a journey to the center of the earth would look like.
Short and Curly
Aimed at primary school children and their parents, this fun-filled morals podcast talks about subjects such as: Is it fair to punish the whole class? Are some lies actually okay? From banning wrapped sweets to occupying other planets, this podcast helps kids find their way around tricky topics.
Libri Vox
This month we highlight the most important site for free reading material downloads, https://librivox. org , which provides open access to over 15, 000 recordings. The texts are all in the public area and include famous ones such as Treasure Island and Frankenstein.
HOW TO GET PODCASTS
To listen on the web: In a search engine, look up “Libri Vox”, for example, and click on the play button.
To download: Download an app such as Podcatcher or iTunes on your device and simply search by title.
1. How is Timothy Verissimo’s story?| A．Creative. | B．Awesome. |
| C．Complex. | D．Adventurous. |
| A．Its contents are family-friendly. | B．It discusses hard-to-answer problems. |
| C．It shows the changing morality. | D．Its main focus is on scientific topics. |
| A．Tumble. | B．Short and Curly. |
| C．Libri Vox | D．My Parachute Won’t Open! |
9 . The parents of a troubled teen may feel unsure as to whom to turn to in order to find help for their child. They may feel as if they have exhausted all of their options, and sometimes they are on the verge of giving up. But there is hope. Schools for troubled teens offer discipline and in some cases, drug treatment programs that can provide important life skills, and more importantly, a fresh start.
Boarding Schools
When a child is unable to deal with the relative freedom of a standard school day, boarding schools might be a good choice. At boarding schools, the child lives in a dorm setting, where almost every minute of the day is scheduled by school administrators.
Treatment Centers
When a teenager has an addiction to drugs or alcohol, a residential center that specializes in young people is an outstanding way to help them break the cycle of addiction. Treatment centers feature individual and group counseling to help identify the root causes of the drug problem and help develop the life skills needed to stay clean when the program is over.
Wilderness Programs
Designed to help improve the discipline and self-reliance of the children, wilderness programs send kids back to nature. By placing them in a foreign and sometimes uncomfortable setting, wilderness programs hope to improve children’s behavior. Programs generally include hikes, exercise programs and team building exercises.
Boot Camps
Boot camps are the most extreme style of school for troubled teens. These facilities are modeled after actual military boot camps, where the individual must get into shape, work as part of a team, and follow a long, hard set of rules and regulations. However, boot camps might not be the best choice for a teen with a drug addiction.
1. Which school will be a good choice if a teenager is addicted to drugs or alcohol?| A．Boarding Schools. | B．Treatment Centers. |
| C．Wilderness Programs. | D．Boot Camps. |
| A．They will live in a dorm setting. |
| B．They will develop the life skills needed to stay clean. |
| C．They will get into shape, work as part of a team, and follow rules and regulations. |
| D．They will go hiking and participate in exercise programs and team building exercises. |
| A．Parents. | B．Teachers. |
| C．Students. | D．Experts. |
10 . For those looking for a relief from the excitement of Myrtle Beach’s representative boardwalk and beachfront, this uniquely American city has plenty more to offer. Here are four fantastic places you won’t want to skip when you visit Myrtle Beach.
Atalaya Castle
Hidden away in Huntington Beach State Park is the beautiful Atalaya Castle. Built in the 1930s, this castle is an amazing example of Great Depression-era architecture. With a rich and varied history — it’s been a military camp, a studio, a state park and now a national landmark — there’s plenty to explore at this incredible estate, where you are sure to feel relaxed.
Brookgreen Gardens
Just across the road from Atalaya Castle lies Brookgreen Gardens, a sculpture garden and wildlife preserve covering 9,100 acres. For a relaxing afternoon, take a walk among the towering oaks (橡树) and breathtaking fountains and view the sculptures from great artists like Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
Murrells Inlet MarshWalk
Located away in an historic fishing village, the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk is a half-mile stretch of boardwalk that winds through scenic wetlands. It also features year-round live music and delicious options for waterfront dining, so it’s the perfect spot to enjoy a relaxing evening out.
Myrtle Beach State Park
Myrtle Beach State Park follows one mile of wooded coastline and features a nature path, top-class surf fishing, a fishing wharf (码头) with an ice cream shop and an unspoiled beach. And for those seeking to escape from the stress of urban life, this is the ideal camping place to sleep under the stars.
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1. Which place is best for music-loving tourists?| A．Atalaya Castle. | B．Brookgreen Gardens. |
| C．Murrells Inlet MarshWalk. | D．Myrtle Beach State Park. |
| A．Scenic spots for natural beauty. |
| B．Typical attractions for history exploration. |
| C．Wonderful places for wildlife observation. |
| D．Hidden attractions for personal relaxation. |
| A．On a website | B．In a magazine |
| C．In a newspaper | D．In a documentary |
