1 . What do you think of cats? Some people think very lovely. But not all people love cats. Compared with dogs, cats seem to be very lazy and unfriendly. Besides, cats are not known for acts of selflessness (无私). But maybe we’re wrong about them. Don’t believe it? Then meet Pippa, a very unusual cat.
The black-and-white cat was left in a box outside a shop and taken by the British RSPCA to the Jansa family in Whitstable, Kent. They really loved her character (性格) and decided to adopt (收养) it，but they never guessed she’d become a lifesaver.
Eight-year-old Mia Jansa had diabetes and had become good at testing her blood during the day, as well as having something to eat or drink to bring her blood sugar levels back. But the danger was at night. Mia could easily experience hypoglycemic (低血糖症的) situations when she was asleep, which could cause even death.
Soon after she was adopted, Pippa went into Mia’s bedroom in the middle of the night and woke her up. When the child tested her blood sugar levels, she found they were dangerously low. Ever since, Pippa always visits Mia at night. If she can’t get her to wake up, she raises the alarm.
“Pippa does this of her own accord,” says Mia’s mother Laura. “We don’t make a request for caring because we don’t want to encourage wrong alarms. She gets plenty of hugs. It gives me peace of mind and I know someone else is keeping an eye on Mia.”
Now the family is so happy that they’ve chosen to adopt it in the first place.
1. Why did the family decide to adopt the cat?| A．Because they considered it as a lifesaver. |
| B．Because her character interested them. |
| C．Because they really loved her looks. |
| D．Because Mia Jansa needed help. |
| A．She was bad at testing her blood. |
| B．She might suffer death in the daytime. |
| C．She might be in danger while asleep at night. |
| D．She couldn’t let her blood sugar levels return to normal. |
| A．To see if her blood sugar levels are normal. |
| B．To make her laugh when she’s lonely. |
| C．To make sure that she is safe. |
| D．To play with the alarm. |
| A．Pippa does that according to her own habits. |
| B．Pippa does that without being asked. |
| C．Pippa does that for her own good. |
| D．Pippa does that without a purpose. |
内容要点:1.地震来临时不要慌张。如果在室外请远离大树、高楼、高压线等物。
2.如果在室内，要尽量躲在桌子等坚固家具下面，并注意保护好头部、颈部。
3.逃生时不要选择乘坐电梯。
注意:1.词数100左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
How to Survive in an Earthquake
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Three sites in China˗˗an ancient tea-producing area, a nomadic livestock-rearing region and a rain-fed stone terrace farming system˗˗were formally recognised as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS), for their unique ways of using traditional practices and knowledge while maintaining unique biodiversity and ecosystems.
An ancient tea-producing area (中国福建安溪铁观音茶文化系统)
Tea production in Anxi, Fujian, is believed to date from the 10th century, with its most famous tea, Tieguanyin, coming into
A Grassland nomadic system (中国内蒙古阿鲁科尔沁草原游牧系统)
The Ar Horqin grassland nomadic system in northern China’s Inner Mongolia region has a variety of ecosystems, such as forests, grasslands, wetlands, rivers with important ecological
The Shexian Dryland Stone Terraced System (中国河北涉县旱作石堰梯田系统)
The Shexian Dryland Stone Terraced System in Hebei, is a rain-fed agricultural system dating back to the 13th century.
4 . Everybody hates rats (big mice). But in the earthquake capitals of the world — Japan, Los Angeles, Turkey — rats will soon be man’s best friends.
What happens after an earthquake? We send in rescue dogs. Why? Because they can smell people. Dogs save lives. They help rescuers to find living people. But dogs are big and they can’t get into small spaces. So now a new research project is using a smaller animal to save lives: the rat.
How does it work? First, the rat is trained to smell people. When this happens, the rat’s brain gives a signal (信号)．This is sent to a small radio on its back, and then the rescuers follow the radio signals. When the rat’s brain activity jumps, the rescuers know that someone is alive. The rat has smelled that person.
Although there are already robots which can do this job, rats are better. Christian Linster at Cornell University, New York, says, “Robots’ noses don’t work well when there are other smells around. Rats are good at that.” Rats can also see in the dark. They are cheaper and quicker to train than dogs, and unlike robots, they don't need electricity!
The “rat project” is not finished, but Julie Ryan of International Rescue Organization in Scotland says, “It would be wonderful. A rat could get into spaces we couldn’t get to, and a rat would get out if it wasn't safe.” Perhaps for the first time in history, people will be happy to see a rat in a building (but only after an earthquake, of course)．
1. Why will rats become man’s best friends in the world earthquake capitals?| A．Because they can take the place of man's rescue jobs. |
| B．Because they can find the position of people alive who are trapped in buildings. |
| C．Because they can serve as food for people alive who are trapped in buildings. |
| D．Because they can get into small spaces. |
| A．the noise made by the rat | B．the rat’s unusual behavior |
| C．the signal sent by the radio on the rat's back | D．the smell given off by the person |
| A．They are more lovely than other animals. |
| B．They are less expensive to train than dogs. |
| C．They don't need electricity. |
| D．They are small and can get into small places. |
| A．At present rats have taken the place of dogs in searching for people. |
| B．The “rat project” has been completed. |
| C．People are now happy to see a rat in a building. |
| D．Now people still use dogs and robots in performing rescues. |
5 . After eight puppies（幼犬）were abandoned on the side of the road in Texas，an animal shelter came to the rescue and brought them all the way from Brownwood，Texas to Wintersville，Ohio. Their journey was，by no means，a simple one.
The puppies were first found fighting for their lives in a muddy channel. They were extremely weak and dehydrated（脱水）after being forced to protect themselves in the burning Texas sun. Once the puppies were discovered，their journey was far from over. They were immediately brought to what is known as a "high kill" shelter，and after only a few hours，were scheduled for euthanasia. Things weren't looking good for the pups. Luckily，they were rescued once more.
“There's a group that specifically goes around to these high kill shelters and rescues the animals that are scheduled for euthanasia，"said Brandi Damewood，the JCHS Community Outreach Manager. "These guys were rescued by the Corrine T. Smith Animal Center. "
The puppies would eventually end up under the care of the Jefferson County Humane Society. This is because no-kill shelters and rescue organizations often work together to aid in urgent cases. An incredible network of shelters helping other shelters enables these miracle workers to save so many pets in danger of being put down prematurely.
"We have had a lot of other rescue groups come in and they help us get some of our animals adopted out like when we' re too full or things of that nature, so we kind of help each other out, and so this was a favor to help this particular shelter, "said Damewood.
The JCHS has appropriately titled the puppies' journey "the freedom ride". The 20-leg trip required 16 different volunteers to drive a total of 1,300 miles. But it was all worth it to save these adorable pups!
"We have a board member, Michelle Zdybicki, who is very active and involved in these transport groups, "said Damewood. "They would meet at specified stops, then the puppies would be transferred to the next driver for the next leg of the journey. "
Since arriving in Ohio, the puppies have been vaccinated and are hoping to find forever homes in the near future.
1. From the passage we know a shelter ______.| A．is a place to kill abandoned animals |
| B．can never kill any abandoned animal |
| C．is a place for abandoned animals |
| D．can provide anything for abandoned animals |
| A．practice of killing without pain |
| B．medical examination for an animal |
| C．physical care of a baby animal |
| D．supplies of food and housing for animals |
| A．They will stay in a shelter forever. | B．They may be adopted soon. |
| C．They cannot escape being killed. | D．They may continue their journey. |
| A．volunteers worked together to find homes for abandoned puppies |
| B．abandoned puppies caused animal shelters too much trouble |
| C．eight rescued puppies journeyed 1,300 miles in "freedom ride" |
| D．shelters tried their best to cure eight abandoned animals in Texas |
6 . A young Dutch inventor is widening his effort to cleanup floating (浮动的) plastic from the Pacific Ocean. He has developed a floating device (设备) to trap plastic waste moving into rivers before it reaches the oceans.
Boyan Slat was just 18 years old when he invented a system for catching waste in the ocean. He also founded an environmental group called “The Ocean Cleanup”. Its purpose is to develop the system. Last year, Slat showed the next step: a floating device which is called Interceptor. It removes plastic out of rivers. The device is powered by energy from the sun. “The 1,000 rivers are responsible for about 80% of plastic going into the world’s oceans,” said Slat. Three of the machines have already been used. Each machine costs about $775, 660, but the cost might drop as production increases.
Since they were used, the machines have been doing very well, collecting the plastic bottles and all the rubbish in the rivers. According to Slat, it is necessary to close “the tap”, which means preventing more plastic from reaching the ocean in the first place. He wanted to clean them all in the next five years. “This is not going to be easy, but if we do get this done, we could truly make our oceans again, ”said Slat.
The device is designed to be safe in rivers. Its nose is shaped to change directions to keep it away from larger floating things. It works by guiding plastic waste into an opening in the front of the device. The waste is then carried inside the machine where it is dropped into containers. The devices ends a text message to local operators that can come and empty it when it is full.
1. What do we know about Interceptor?| A．It needs solar power to work. | B．It is mainly used in the oceans. |
| C．It is being under test. | D．It can help sort waste. |
| A．The waste. | B．The oceans. |
| C．The machines. | D．The rivers. |
| A．To ensure the device’s safety. | B．To send operators text messages. |
| C．To empty the waste. | D．To serve as containers. |
| A．A novel. | B．A magazine. |
| C．A diary. | D．A guidebook. |
7 . In 2000, when I was seven years old, my family and I were coming back from a T-ball game. In our driveway, we spotted two adult geese and a baby goose. The adults were frightened by our return and flew away, but their baby was still too young to fly. We are no strangers to wildlife, so we avoided physical contact with the baby goose out of fear that it would keep us in its mind and be lost to its family forever.
Hours passed, and night fell. The baby goose needed protection, warmth and food. So we had to do something. We brought him onto our back porch (走廊). My sister called the little guy Peeper, because he would follow us making a peeping noise. We also decided that Peeper was a boy.
A year passed and we became best friends. Peeper slept on our back porch and used it as a restroom. My dad would spray off his droppings daily with a hose (软管). Part of this routine included Dad throwing Peeper up into the air, letting him fly around the house and come back once the porch was clean. One evening, my uncle came over, and my dad wanted to show him Peeper’s flight. He threw him up in the air, but Peeper just flew off. Everyone was sad. Twenty years passed, and Peeper became a fond memory.
Geese live to be around 25 years old and are very loyal, never forgetting their first home. Even so, it shocked me when, in 2019, an old adult goose appeared at my house. After two weeks of the goose coming back repeatedly, I believe this wasn’t a random goose. He did all of the same things Peeper used to and responded to the name Peeper. Much to my amazement, my old best friend had returned, 20 years later.
This experience has been as meaningful to me as anything in my life. I hope that my children, someday, have the opportunity to connect with nature and a wild being in this same way.
1. Why did the writer’s family avoid physical contact with the baby goose at first?| A．They were worried about its health. |
| B．They didn’t know what to do with it. |
| C．They feared being attacked by its parents. |
| D．They didn’t want it to take them as its family. |
| A．To prepare it to fly off some day. |
| B．To clean it by spraying water. |
| C．To have it practise flying skills. |
| D．To show his tricks of training. |
| A．Its voice. | B．Its appearance. |
| C．Its age. | D．Its behavior. |
| A．Discouraging. | B．Rewarding. |
| C．Pitiful. | D．Entertaining. |
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When I was a child, I hoped to live in the city. I think I would be happy there. Now I am living in a city , but I miss my home in countryside. There the air is clean or the mountains are green. Unfortunately, on the development of industrialization, the environment has been polluted. Lots of studies have been shown that global warming has already become a very seriously problem. The airs we breathe in is getting dirtier and dirtier. Much rare animals are dying out . We must found ways to protect your environment. If we fail to do so , we‘ll live to regret it .
9 . Many of the vegetables we grow in our gardens produce seeds (种子), which can grow into plants if collected and stored correctly. Late summer is the perfect time to start collecting them.
Make sure the seeds are from plants that you have planted well for many years. These are plants in their normal forms.
Hybridized (杂交) plants usually produce the vegetables sold in big food stores.They are created from two or more different kinds of plants to get the best qualities of each. Trying to grow seeds from these plants will not lead to happy results. This kind of plants will not have the expected results but instead carry the genes (基因) of just one of its parents.
Many plants become cross-pollinated (异花授粉) in the garden. Bees, flies, animals and wind spread pollen (花粉) from one plant to another. To ensure the seeds will grow into plants, give them space.
To avoid cross-pollination surprises, plant only one kind of each vegetable from which you can harvest seeds.
| A．When will the seeds come off the flower? |
| B．It is impossible to tell which parent that will be. |
| C．What should you do if you want to save tomato seeds? |
| D．Their seeds will produce plants as good as their parents. |
| E．Put seeds in a cool, dry place in a covered glass container. |
| F．Place different kinds of the same crop as far apart as possible. |
| G．In areas with cold winters, simply leave plants in the ground over winter. |
10 . A visit to Cheshire isn’t complete without a trip to the UK’s number one zoo. Chester Zoo is home to over 27,000 endangered animals based in beautiful, award-winning zoological gardens. With over 500 different animal species in the 125 acres (英亩), you’re sure to have a great day out full of adventure — discovering and learning more about the unbelievable animals and plants.
There’s a huge variety of special events and playful experiences throughout the year, as well as daily animal talks to make sure that your day is full of excitement! There’s always something new at Chester Zoo and this summer is no exception. Get ready to come face to face with the most fearsome creatures of the prehistoric (史前的) world! Explore the new Madagascar habitat that is home to impressive wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. Discover and get closer to uncommon animals in the unbelievable walkthrough habitat.
Make a meal of your visit and stop for a bite at one of the many restaurants, cafes located throughout the zoo or let the kids run wild in one of the play areas. For a truly unique dining experience, the Oakfield is not to be missed. The newly refurbished (再装修的) award-winning pub serves freshly prepared and locally sourced food and drink every day.
Plus if you book online and more than seven days in advance of your trip, you’ll save up to £4 per ticket compared with the price you’ll pay at the zoo on the day. So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets today at www.chesterzoo.org.
1. What do we know about Chester Zoo from the first paragraph?| A．It owns many endangered animals. | B．It is dangerous for visitors. |
| C．It is freshly decorated. | D．It is the largest zoo in the UK. |
| A．Unique plants. | B．Uncommon wildlife. |
| C．Animal talks. | D．Special events. |
| A．Get close to wild animals. | B．Play wild with your kids. |
| C．Enjoy drinking for free. | D．Have a good taste of food. |
| A．To list some unique animals. | B．To show her own experience. |
| C．To attract people to the zoo. | D．To ask people to protect wildlife. |
