1 . One day last summer, my 9-year-old son Ben and I were riding the waves at a popular ocean beach on outer Cape Cod. As we were playing happily with our surfboard, I suddenly noticed an astonishing
We stared and pointed in
Ben’s words took my breath away, more than the dramatic waves and the amazing sight of the
He was absolutely
We each have a part to play in
How we
| A．show | B．change | C．sight | D．sign |
| A．stood | B．left | C．started | D．lay |
| A．fear | B．amazement | C．silence | D．confusion |
| A．seldom | B．never | C．always | D．again |
| A．beach | B．ships | C．swimmers | D．whales |
| A．confident | B．crazy | C．smart | D．right |
| A．home | B．family | C．performance | D．stage |
| A．secret | B．public | C．natural | D．native |
| A．ignore | B．remember | C．prove | D．imagine |
| A．forever | B．only | C．once | D．almost |
| A．sharing | B．creating | C．improving | D．finding |
| A．required | B．judged | C．expected | D．did |
| A．true | B．easy | C．funny | D．powerful |
| A．researches | B．dreams | C．communities | D．activities |
| A．compete with | B．connect with | C．hear from | D．separate from |
The Chinatown in San Francisco is the biggest in America, and also
3 . Music is known to have a great deal of mental and physical benefits on humans. From helping to treat physical medical problems to relieving stress, music can be extremely beneficial in helping to improve health.
Animals may have a great deal of stress.
Music can be extremely beneficial for animals in high stress situations.
| A．It can create a space for them. |
| B．The same goes for our furry friends, too. |
| C．They could be stressed for a variety of reasons. |
| D．It would be a beneficial practice for all parties. |
| E．Another place where music can be helpful is in car rides. |
| F．There are ways that you can identify stress in your animals. |
| G．It’s no wonder loud noises can cause dogs and cats so much stress. |
Our Garfield became a mostly indoor cat. He used to wander outside but we discovered he had a terrible sense of direction, so now he has to stay inside. He does not enjoy being on the inside looking out, but it’s safer for him so that’s how it has to be.
When Garfield isn’t sleeping, he’s either sitting on a windowsill (窗台) or sitting with his wet nose pressed against our glass door overlooking the deck (木质平台), like a prisoner behind bars. As he ages, he earns back his outside rights an hour per day because he shows us that he will stay close to the back deck.
When we let him out last week, a thunderstorm arose out of nowhere. By the time we heard the crack of lightning and remembered Garfield was outside, we opened the door to see nothing but strong wind and heavy rain. My daughter Janette put on her rubber boots and raincoat to check around the house, but Garfield was nowhere to be found. The thunderstorm obviously had scared him into a run in the wrong direction. Who knew where he would end up?
It took me forever to fall asleep that night. I prayed (祈祷) someone would protect him and help him find his way home. As I continued praying, I realized that in my daily prayers for my family, I rarely included Garfield. Now that he was gone, maybe forever, I realized what an important part of our family he was. I prayed for his safe return.
My husband Peter was the first one up at 6: 00 a. m. He checked the doorstep, but no Garfield was in sight. I saw my neighbor Heidi taking her dog out for a walk, and I asked her to please keep her eyes open for our cat. Janette and her three brothers all walked around the house that day looking like they had lost their best friend. Peter decided to look for Garfield around the neighborhood.
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Peter and I drove around to search the neighborhood.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________I was saying to myself “Never say never” when I heard something scratching the door at 10: 00 p.m.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________5 . For children, space is magical — a whole world is out there, with so many things to learn and stories to read. Here are some children’s books about space and the solar system.
Mae among the Stars by Stasia Burrington
This beautifully illustrated picture book is attractive to young kids. It was inspired by the first African American woman in space, Mae Jemison. It tells the story of Mae as a little girl, who always knew she had big dreams about space. This is a great addition to a young kid’s collection, as a reminder to hold tight to dreams and never give up.
Space by Libby Jackson
This beautifully illustrated book gives kids a look at 50 women from around the world who were involved in exploring space in some way, from the 19th century to the present day. This is a perfect gift for young kids who want to know more about some of the lesser-known scientific achievements related to space exploration.
Chasing Space by Leland Melvin
This is Melvin’s story about being a football player-turned-astronaut, along with his recovery from an injury that nearly left him deaf. Kids will love reading his story about how he faced challenges and advanced ahead, and he also includes DIY experiments for kids to try, and a section of full-color photographs.
System and Beyond by David A. Aguilar
The book is full of beautiful illustrations of space, and is perfect for kids of all ages, exploring various planets and the solar system. Unlike other kids’ space book, this is a National Geographic book written and illustrated by an award-winning astronomer and space artist. Aguilar is also the former Director of Science Information and Public Outreach at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
1. What do Mae among the Stars and Space have in common?| A．They include less-known astronauts. | B．They tell about scientists’ childhood. |
| C．They cover women exploring space. | D．They are suitable for children of all ages. |
| A．Stasia Burrington’s. | B．Libby Jackson’s. |
| C．Leland Melvin’s. | D．David A. Aguilar’s. |
| A．It has beautiful pictures. | B．It tells about space artists. |
| C．It has won many grand awards. | D．It was written by an astronomer. |
Paris, known as the City of Love, shines bright all day long. The lights of the city attract
However, these lights are not environmentally friendly because they are always on. One group of Parkour athletes,
More than ten years ago, Paris City Hall passed a law,
On top of this, recently the government
7 . Two inventors, Simon Jorritsma and Anne Koudstaal, had an unusual idea — what if you recycled plastic and turned it into a road? Now the world’s first plastic bike path has been created to test their idea.
The Netherlands is famous for being bike-friendly, and the city of Zwolle has just gone a little bit further. On September 11, 2018, the city opened a 100-foot bike path made of recycled plastic. The path is not 100% recycled plastic, but the group that created it, PlasticRoad, hopes future paths and roads will be.
Most roads in the world today are made with asphalt — a black mixture that creates a lot of pollution. Asphalt is heavy to move and must be heated when people are making a road. Using asphalt to make roads takes a lot of energy.
The group says their way of making roads is better in many ways than asphalt roads. It creates their road in pieces in a factory, which are light and easy to move around. To make the road, a special truck simply drives along and lays down the pieces. This makes it much faster to make than an asphalt road. Their road will last three times as long as an asphalt road. And if part of it breaks, it is easy to take out the broken part and replace it. The broken part can then be recycled once more and turned into a new piece again. The plastic road is hollow (空心的) below the surface, allowing rainwater to flow away. The hollow area also makes it easy to run pipes under the road.
Many people think this is a creative way to recycle plastic, but some are worried. One of the biggest concerns is what will happen to the bits of plastic that break off as the path is being used. After all, the world is facing a major issue with microplastics. Some people think plastic roads will create more.
1. What can we know about the world’s first plastic bike path?| A．It was invented by Simon and Anne. |
| B．It was opened in a city of the Netherlands. |
| C．It was entirely made with waste plastic. |
| D．It was made only 100 meters in length. |
| A．It leads to many traffic accidents. | B．It easily becomes soft in the strong sunlight. |
| C．It may take much money and time to make it. | D．It causes much pollution due to its black material. |
| A．It can save time and strength to make it. |
| B．It lasts twice longer than an asphalt road. |
| C．It can be made indoors rather than in the open air. |
| D．The traffic can move much faster on a plastic road. |
8 . Widespread descriptions of animals in pop culture could actually be hurting the animals’ survival chances in the wild, a new research suggests.
Franck Courchamp of the University of Paris-Sud was interested in the idea of “appeal” (吸引力) in animals. He wanted to know: What species do people consider appealing? And what are the influences of being appealing on populations of animals in the wild?
In a research published this month, Courchamp and other researchers list the top 20 appealing species. They deemed large mammals living on land are appealing. Coming in first place are tigers, followed by lions, elephants, giraffes, panthers, pandas, cheetahs, polar bears, wolves, and gorillas. However, at least half of the interviewees didn’t realize that five of the top ten most appealing species are threatened. It is strange that we do not protect the species we care about the most.
The study also finds that we are flooded with images of these creatures, even as they are becoming fewer in the wild. The study suggests that too much imagination might be creating a “virtual population” of the animals in people’s minds, making them believe there are far more individuals in the wild than is exact.
The study authors suggest that companies who benefit from the use of these images should set as idea small percentage of their profits for protection efforts and informational campaigns. “That would be not only something fair, but something that could bring a win-win situation for them,” Courchamp says. It could bring them positive public relation, for example. Besides, if a company’s mascot (吉祥物) goes extinct, that could hurt them from a marketing point, Courchamp says. But not enough companies are “truly concerned about the protection of the species that they work on,” he adds.
1. The widespread descriptions of animals may ______ according to Paragraph 1.| A．make people aware of the necessity of wild protection |
| B．lead people to protect animals |
| C．be beneficial for both animals and humans |
| D．reduce the animals’ survival chances |
| A．Rescued. | B．Established. | C．Thought. | D．Disappeared. |
| A．They are among the best liked. | B．They have a large population in the wild. |
| C．They have died out. | D．They are well protected. |
| A．By doing experiments. | B．By giving examples. |
| C．By asking a question. | D．By listing data. |
9 . Rabbits are a popular symbol of Easter and there is usually an increase in owning rabbits at this time.
Rabbits need a lot of space
They are active animals that need to be able to hop, jump, run and explore. A pair of rabbits should be provided with a space that is no less than three metres by two metres by one metre high.
Rabbits are social creatures and need the company of their own kind. Keep at least two together and you’ll never look back — watching rabbits interact with each other is a joy. The best combination is a neutered (绝育的) male and neutered female, but neutered same sex siblings can work too.
All paws on the floor
Rabbits are thought of as an “easy” introduction to owning a pet and are often bought for small children. Of course, children can enjoy learning about rabbits and interacting with them.
Always give the right food
| A．A single rabbit is a lonely rabbit |
| B．Adopt rabbits from a rescue shelter |
| C．Children’s playhouses are often a cost-effective choice |
| D．But it’s important to think twice before deciding if they are right for you |
| E．Rabbits have a complex digestive system and teeth that grow continuously |
| F．Rabbits can reproduce from four months, so it’s important to get them neutered |
| G．Unfortunately, they don’t enjoy being picked up and they are easily frightened |
10 . For some people, nothing matches the beauty of Canada’s national parks. Supported by Parks Canada, these parks protect the country’s ecosystem.
Prince Edward Island National Park
Built in 1937, the park on the north shore of Prince Edward Island contains 10 square miles of red sandstone cliffs (悬崖), freshwater lakes, and Acadian forests. It is home to the endangered piping plover (笛鸻). Visitors to the park will be attracted by the enough wildlife found there— from the Atlantic white-sided dolphin to the snowshoe hare.
Vuntut National Park
Located in the northwest of Yukon Territory, the park is one of the most faraway national parks in Canada. The 4,345-square-mile park, which was built in 1995, has large wetlands in the south, known as Old Crow Flats, which are home to half a million birds and many kinds of other animals such as grizzly bears and muskrats.
Banff National Park
Banff National Park in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains, which was built in 1885, is famous for the clear waters of Lake Louise, the amazing glaciers (冰川) of Icefields Parkway, and the 11,850-foot-tall Mount Forbes. The town of Banff is also within the park, which hosts the Banff Mountain Film Festival and is home to many cultural museums.
Waterton Lakes National Park
The park has high mountains, thick forests, colorful grassland, impressive rivers, and clear lakes. Built in 1895, Waterton Lakes is home to the 9,547-foot-tall Mount Blakiston—a popular climbing spot and the highest point within the park. The park protects over 60 species of mammals and more than 250 species of birds.
1. Of the four national parks, which is the youngest?| A．Banff National Park. | B．Vuntut National Park. |
| C．Waterton Lakes National Park. | D．Prince Edward Island National Park. |
| A．Those who are interested in culture. |
| B．Those who want to protect the environment. |
| C．Those who are studying the old town. |
| D．Those who want to take an adventurous trip. |
| A．To introduce Canada’s national parks. |
| B．To praise the effort made by Parks Canada. |
| C．To call on people to protect wild animals. |
| D．To show the importance of national parks |
