1 . Teaching Your Dog Tricks

Dogs are social animals who enjoy spending time with us, and training is a wonderful way to create quality moments together. Teaching tricks provides a great mental workout for your dog.     1     Teaching your dog tricks should always be fun and rewarding for you both. It is entertaining and lets you show friends just how clever your dog is.     2    

Start the moment you bring your puppy home. Most puppies are very enthusiastic and eager to learn, and you will be amazed at what you can achieve together if you commit to regular training.     3     Older dogs will also benefit from the mental stimulation (刺激) of learning tricks and it can further strengthen your bond.

Train when you are in a good mood. Training should be a positive experience for your dog, so only train when you are not tired or distracted (分心). Put your mobile phone away so you can focus without distractions.

    4     A dog has a short attention period, so you should train when it is focused. Most dogs are eager for food before their meals, so this is usually a good time for training. Keep sessions short — five to ten minutes, a couple of times a day, is enough to make progress.

    5     Many tricks will require your dog to know the basics such as Sit, Stay and Drop before you can progress. For example, you can’t teach your dog to shake paws without it knowing how to sit, or to roll over without it knowing how to drop.

A．Free up your hands.

B．Teach the basics first.

C．Train when your dog is focused.

D．You can teach an old dog new tricks.

E．Here Dr. Warren shares her expert tips.

F．It also improves your relationship and trust.

G．Start by asking your dog to sit and let it watch you.

2 . It is a tough time to be a tree. Earth has lost a third of its forests over the past 10, 000 years — half of that just since 1900. We logged them for wood. We cut them to make way for farms and cattle. We cleared land to build homes and roads. Although deforestation has decreased globally from its peak in the 1980s, trends vary by region. In Indonesia, which had been cutting down forests for oil palm plantations (棕榈种植园), primary forest loss has declined since 2016. From August 2020 to July 2021, the Brazilian Amazon lost 5,000 square miles of rainforest, a 22 percent increase over the previous year. Since 1990, we’ve cut down more forest globally than there is forest in the United States.

Trees are growing faster as they absorb extra CO₂. That “greening” of the planet has so far helped slow climate change. But climate change is killing trees. And what has made forest scientists increasingly uneasy is the quickening pace of extreme events — fire, more powerful storms, and, most notably, severe heat and drought, which can worsen the effects of all the rest, shifting forests that have been around since the last ice age to entirely new states.

Climate change still poses less of a threat to forests than logging and land clearing, but the threat is growing fast. Satellite data show that Earth’s tree-covered area actually expanded from 1982 to 2016 by 7 percent, an area larger than Mexico. But that doesn’t mean forests are doing fine. The data don’t distinguish between natural forests and industrial tree farms, such as the millions of palm, eucalyptus (桉树), and pine trees planted as crops while rainforest is cleared. Also, the data don’t show which forests were lost to chain saws and which were killed by climate-related events.

1. What does the underlined word “deforestation” mean in paragraph 1?

A．The state of forests.	B．The growth of trees.
C．The removal of trees.	D．The disappearance of forests.

2. What are forest scientists concerned about?

A．Extreme climate is speeding up.	B．The influence of storms is powerful.
C．Forests are getting worse and worse.	D．Forests have changed to new states.

3. What’s the author’s attitude towards the satellite data?

A．Positive.	B．Cautious.
C．Approving.	D．Indifferent.

4. Where does this text probably come from?

A．A history book.	B．A science fiction.
C．A science report.	D．A health magazine.

3 . At least three people were possibly dead after a powerful earthquake. Others were injured from falling structures and homes, rural roads and_________highways. Experts said it could take some time to_________the full extent of the injuries and damage in the region.

Regina Rave,who is a geologist, was meeting with two_________at his home when the earthquake_________. Rave tried to stand up from his chair but couldn’t keep his balance and _________ in a kind of group hug with his colleagues, while plates and cups_________from his shelves to the ground. His children, ages 9 and 2, had their drinks_________over the edge of cups. Rave tried to calm everybody as the_________continued for more than a minute.

About 10,000 people live in and around his town, which is_________66 kilometers from the earthquake’s center. It’s a(n)__________thing that earthquakes are felt here, but it usually doesn’t last as long and is not as violent as this one. It was quite strong.

People were feeling__________. Rave was__________through the damage to his home,which included a broken sewer pipe(污水管)judging from the smell. Friends elsewhere had messaged him with__________of cracked roads, broken pipes and fallen debris(碎片), but hadn’t described major building collapses or__________. Communication seemed to have been__________with some cell towers likely to have fallen. People were starting to clean up their houses and the streets.

1.

A．damaged

B．surrounded

C．hidden

D．buried

2.

A．foresee

B．assess

C．recognize

D．assume

3.

A．roommates

B．schoolmates

C．colleagues

D．parents

4.

A．covered

B．rose

C．ceased

D．struck

5.

A．ended up

B．came out

C．carried on

D．resulted from

6.

A．squeezed

B．crashed

C．flashed

D．pulled

7.

A．turn

B．knock

C．flow

D．blow

8.

A．jumping

B．hanging

C．floating

D．shaking

9.

A．located

B．listed

C．considered

D．posed

10.

A．simple

B．common

C．popular

D．awkward

11.

A．puzzled

B．tired

C．frightened

D．inspired

12.

A．getting

B．breaking

C．cutting

D．sorting

13.

A．descriptions

B．instructions

C．explanations

D．introductions

14.

A．changes

B．injuries

C．beats

D．attacks

15.

A．handled

B．improved

C．affected

D．removed

4 . How to Start Gardening

If you are feeling the itch(渴望) to get a green thumb and start gardening, we cannot blame you.    1    So, let’s get you on the way to starting your own gardening that is right for you!

The first step is to come up with an idea of what you want to grow. If you are going to grow a crop, make sure it is something you will eat. You also need to make sure your area has the right climate, and that you are planting at the right time. Most plants will require planting in spring, but sometime planting in the fall,so make sure you know the life cycle of a plant and when you should plant it.    2    

After you have chosen what you want to grow, picture your garden or even draw up a plan. Look at what will go where depending on how much sun it needs.     3    Think about walls and fences and how they will impact the suns’ placement in your garden. You should also think about access for watering, picking and nurturing your plants.

Testing your soil is necessary.     4    A majority of crops in your garden will need neutral pH 7 soil. If the soil is not nutritious enough, consider fertilizer on a more regular basis. Always find out what kind of soil the plant needs first and then supply the correct soil to the correct plant.

    5    You should always make sure that you choose the right seeds before you start planting. It is wise to learn which plants will grow best when directly seeded in the garden and which plants are better as transplanted plants. Then it is time to get planting.

A．Choose the right seeds and then plant them.

B．It has so many benefits and it is hard to resist.

C．You should also look up a seeding calendar as well.

D．Consider the sun in the sky above your garden as well.

E．And keep the kids’ play area away from the planting areas.

F．Many green hands to the gardening scene do not know this.

G．It is also worth looking into what grows well in your local area and what doesn’t.

5 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

“I just couldn’t stop thinking about her.” That’s what a nine-year-old cat lover Sutter Rowse said after he saw a story about a stray cat (流浪猫) in his community of Williams Lake, British Columbia, which was in need of surgery (外科手术). He decided to do something about it and raise funds to help the cat. Now, that cat is much better and has a brand new owner, all thanks to Sutter’s hard work and clever thinking.

Online, Sutter came across a story posted by his local animal shelter. The BC SPCA explained that the cat — which was named Hazel by shelter staff — had been found at the transfer station in Anahim Lake, about fourhours west of Sutter’s home. A transfer station is a place where garbage and other waste are sorted. Shelter staff said Hazel was looking for food there.

They later discovered that the back part of it was injured. The head of her femur (股骨) was broken and died — meaning the death of cells in some part of the body — had set in, so Hazel would need surgery to get better. SPCA staff put out a call to the community to raise funds for it, and that’s when Sutter got to work. Sutter thought up a good idea: making use of the power of cinnamon buns (肉桂面包). He knew if there was anything that could get community members to empty their pockets, it would be this sweet treat: cinnamon buns.

He and his mum, Leslie Rowse, got to workbaking, and his mum posted about Sutter’s efforts on a social media page for his local community. Around 15 dozen (or 180) cinnamon buns later, Sutter had raised $850. His mum dropped off the money at the shelter, and Hazel was able to start her surgeries.

Following Hazel’s surgeries and several days of recovery, Sutter’s mum was ready to share some good news. Sutter’s mum told Sutter that Hazel had a new owner. She asked him to guess who that owner was. “I guessed us! And I was right,” said Sutter.

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They decided to pick up Hazel on weekend.

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Since adopting Hazel, Sutter has made a lot to improve her condition.

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6 . We had two adorable cats named Boo and Scout. Scout ate anything we gave and _________ spending his days in the comfortable couch (长沙发) while Boo was _________ in food and more adventurous. Moreover, Boo was more observant, and he _________ to learn skills very quickly.

Though Boo had his daily outdoor _________, he always returned home at night to sleep in the basement with Scout. Our basement was _________ from the rest of the house by a heavy door. In the morning, I found it difficult to know when Boo was ready to venture outside or when Scout was ready to test the _________ of the couch. Both cats would sit quietly behind the door _________ I happened to remember them or opened the door for some reason.

To deal with the door problem, I bought a cat bell with a button. I tried to _________ Boo and Scout to press the button to make a ringing sound when they wanted out. I assumed that Boo would grasp the _________ quickly, but I wasn’t sure if Scout would understand.

__________, within a week, Scout learned to ring the bell. When I heard the __________, I’d open the door. However, despite my best __________, Boo wanted to do nothing with the bell. He would always __________ the door to be opened.

Fortunately, the two cats __________ the door dilemma on their own. Somehow, Boo __________ to rub noses with Scout when he wanted to go outside and Scout would ring the bell for Boo.

1.

A．missed

B．risked

C．enjoyed

D．avoided

2.

A．careless

B．selective

C．experienced

D．normal

3.

A．seemed

B．continued

C．pretended

D．desired

4.

A．dilemmas

B．assignments

C．adventures

D．holidays

5.

A．removed

B．separated

C．protected

D．forbidden

6.

A．softness

B．beauty

C．pressure

D．value

7.

A．after

B．if

C．though

D．until

8.

A．teach

B．force

C．elect

D．bear

9.

A．proposal

B．plan

C．theory

D．skill

10.

A．Undoubtedly

B．Generally

C．Unexpectedly

D．Fortunately

11.

A．sigh

B．whisper

C．scream

D．ring

12.

A．pursuits

B．schedules

C．efforts

D．requirements

13.

A．break up

B．wait for

C．knock at

D．call on

14.

A．analyzed

B．solved

C．found

D．accepted

15.

A．began

B．agreed

C．failed

D．happened

7 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式

In October 2021, China announced the opening of its Giant Panda National Park. Giant pandas are no longer classified as     1     endangered species but are still vulnerable (脆弱的), so conservationists are still working     2     (boost) their population numbers. By protecting pandas, the park also benefits another 8.000 animal and plant species living in the same ecosystem.

One creature     3     shares the same habit al with the giant panda is the red panda. While less famous than the giant panda, the red panda is just as cute—and     4     (unfortunate), endangered. Habitat loss caused by human activity     5     climate change is a major threat. While exact population numbers are unknown, researchers estimate that red pandas     6     (decline) by 50% in the last 18 years.

Another endangered animal living here is the clouded leopard (豹).     7     (large) than a house cat, clouded leopards are named for their irregular, cloud-like     8     (spot). The clouded leopard isn’t the only cat moving around the Giant Panda National Park. The snow leopard also shares the territory, although it’s rarely seen,     9     (make) it difficult for researchers to assess its population numbers. Snow leopards     10     (list) as vulnerable due to the increasing threats to their natural habitat.

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Hua Weiguang,     1     retired teacher from Tongliao, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is a photography enthusiast.

A decade ago, the arrival of tree planters     2     (catch) Hua’s attention and the photos of the tree planters     3     (take) by Hua are evidence of the     4     (remark) transformation of the land. In those photos, hats, scarves and goggles, for the workers fighting desertification, are basic necessities to protect them     5     the wind and sand. There was no way to avoid the brutal summer heat in the land so the workers had to lie down on the ground or curl up in the narrow shade of their cars to cool off. And they also had to eat their lunch amid the blowing sands, taking in the small pieces of sand with their food.

“    6     we don’t fool the tree, it won’t fool you. You take it     7     (serious), and then it behaves in the same way to you. You put efforts to make it live, and the tree lives up to your     8     (expect),” the planters say.

China’s forest resources have increased by over 70 million hectares in the past decade,     9     (rank) first in the world. One tree after another, a green Great Wall has been built. Brush by brush, a green field     10     (paint) over the yellow sandy land up to now.

9 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

The Dog Who Saved Our Family

We met Max at the pickup area of Alaska Airlines five years ago. He was a standard poodle(狮子狗)born on Valentine’s Day in 2017， and came to us in a small blue box. We had adopted him from an out-of-state raiser who posted the news on the social network. Our only request was that he have a calm behavior, able to bear the pushing and hugging of our eight-year-old daughter and six-year-old son.

We were a sweet little family:me,my husband, and our children, Sophie and Jake. But for years I’d felt as if we wouldn’t really be complete until we had a dog. Also, my husband worked in a business company and had to travel some 200 days a year for his job, and I knew I’d feel safer with a large animal sleeping by the door.

When we opened the box, the last piece of our puzzle fell into place. With his black hair and intelligent eyes,Max was beautiful. He was so small that he fit into the palm of my hand, his big paws lapping over the sides. He was also a little bit scared. As I pulled him close,I felt his heart pound and wondered if we’d done the right thing, taking him from his mother. But it was too late. Sophie and Jake were already fighting over who would hold him next and who should have the right to take a bath for him.

Over the following months, we spent endless hours watching Max play with his Kong toy or roll around the living room floor. Like most poodles, he was smart. He mastered house-training quickly and never chewed on our furniture or shoes. He considered himself one of us.

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One night we were sleeping in the bedroom when I heard some strange noise.

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At that time,Max ran towards me.

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10 . As is known to us all, cats are difficult to track. On nearly a weekly basis, my owe cats disappear somewhere in the house, hiding while I fruitlessly tear the place apart and ignore the sinking fear that they may have gotten outside. After some period of time, they just... reappear.

Thanks to a new study published Wednesday in the journal PLOS One, we now know that our cats likely never have the same worries about us. Cats, the study suggests, are able to track their owners’ whereabouts, using only the sound of the human voice.

While researchers have long known that cats possess object permanence, or the ability to recognize the existence of an object even when it is no longer immediately seen, the real-time “tracking” capabilities shown in this study open up new ways to study cats’ minds.

“Fewer research reports have been made about cats’ mental and behavioral mechanisms (机能）than those about dogs’?, Saho Takagi, a doctoral student at Kyoto University and the lead author of the study, wrote in an email to Inside Science.

In a series of three experiments, Takagi’s team observed how cats placed in a familiar room responded to a series of sounds played from speakers located both inside and outside of the room. The first experiment used human voices, the second used the sounds of other cats, and the third used electronic sounds. Takagi found that while the cats had no strong reaction to the electronic or cat sounds, hearing an owner’s voice without the owner present in the room left the cats noticeably confused. The sound of an unfamiliar human’s voice also caused confusion, though not as much as a cat’s owner did.

1. How does the author’s mood change according to paragraph 1?

A．From anxiousness to relief.

B．From happiness to terror.

C．From helplessness to craziness.

D．From eagerness to nervousness.

2. What have researchers known about cats for a long time?

A．They may be lacking in object permanence.

B．They possess a more brilliant mind than dogs.

C．They can keep track of something that is out of sight.

D．They have more complex behavioral mechanisms than dogs.

3. Which of the following apparently confused the cats?

A．Electronic sounds.	B．A stranger’s voice,
C．Other cats’ sounds.	D．Their owners’ voice.

4. What would be the best title for the text?

A．Cats make sense of their surroundings by sight.

B．Cats have different communication skills.

C．Cats locate their owners through hearing.

D．Cats develop a unique relationship with humans.