Once, my uncle brought home a cute little baby parrot. At first, I and my cousins were a little scared, because we didn’t know how to handle that little tender baby. My aunt eventually helped us out. She took it and kept it just as her baby. She fed it, she gave it occasional showers and eventually we became quite comfortable with it. Now there was another dilemma (困境) that we had — as we were not really aware of its gender (性别) we were unable to decide a name for the parrot. So finally my mom called it Mitthu. We agreed.
As it was growing, its wings started growing long, but my family was too possessive (占有欲强的) and caring towards Mitthu that they trimmed (修剪) its wings. They said if it flew, it wouldn’t be able to survive outside.
As time went by, we grew, so did Mitthu...It had by now started talking quite a lot...I was amazed by the way my aunt cared for it. She fed it anything and everything they had before eating. Mitthu was never kept in a cage from the beginning...it is still not kept in a eage... at first its wings were trimmed to protect it...but now as it has grown quite a lot, even its wings are not trimmed...
I sometimes wonder, it has the whole sky to fly, it is neither in a cage nor its wings are trimmed, then why isn’t it flying at all? Maybe it is now quite attached to us and doesn’t want to leave us, or maybe it doesn’t want to leave this comfortable life and go away and face the hard reality of life. The answer may be anything, depending on how we view the situation.
But as I grew older, I realized that the life of Mitthu is not really very different from that of mine. I was cared too and thus was protected from really getting along with outside world. I made my house my world, just as it was taught to me. I guess so did Mitthu. The comfort of my hope became, and I guess Mitthu’s as well, the invisible chain that never actually will let us fly.
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I guess not just I, but most of the girls feel the same.
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The parrot flew today.
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2 . 10-year-old Sasha Olsen went on a trip in the summer of 2021 with her family to Vietnam and Japan. She was shocked at the ocean’s pollution levels and dying sea animals.
“We went on this trip and I was so
When she returned home to Bal Harbour, Florida, she grew even more
Sasha sought the
“It’s
Sasha hopes to
| A．tired | B．depressed | C．excited | D．disappointed |
| A．answer | B．approach | C．opportunity | D．opinion |
| A．absorbed | B．upset | C．embarrassed | D．confused |
| A．organizations | B．oceans | C．animals | D．beaches |
| A．trip | B．city | C．water | D．people |
| A．help | B．suggestion | C．praise | D．comfort |
| A．picked up | B．took up | C．set up | D．got up |
| A．Fortunately | B．Originally | C．Consequently | D．Temporarily |
| A．research | B．pick | C．explore | D．clean |
| A．held | B．bought | C．recorded | D．witnessed |
| A．refer | B．turn | C．donate | D．lead |
| A．foolish | B．important | C．potential | D．appealing |
| A．learn | B．make | C．play | D．work |
| A．extend | B．observe | C．convey | D．announce |
| A．intelligent | B．individual | C．interesting | D．influential |
1. What is the cause of the disaster described in the book?
| A．Excessive use of chemicals and fertilizers. |
| B．Excessive use of water. |
| C．Excessive use of cars. |
| A．Negative. | B．Excited. | C．Worried. |
| A．A student. | B．A librarian. | C．An environmentalist. |
| A．178. | B．183. | C．361. |
For the last few years, pollution
One thing that really annoys me is that I see tourists who visit Hawaii leave
Animals are not to blame
5 . Our family enjoyed a beautiful house plant for over thirty years. It had stayed with us through
However, two weeks ago, we
What
People can become root-bound, too. Those who
So if your new-found growth causes you to give up the old ways, you may need to
| A．peaceful | B．busy | C．pleasant | D．hard |
| A．losing | B．buying | C．controlling | D．selling |
| A．made | B．recorded | C．discovered | D．collected |
| A．disappointedly | B．carefully | C．quickly | D．happily |
| A．trouble | B．strength | C．recovery | D．growth |
| A．avoided | B．tried | C．stopped | D．enjoyed |
| A．amazed | B．disappointed | C．embarrassed | D．bored |
| A．happy | B．useful | C．clear | D．energetic |
| A．depend on | B．turn down | C．live off | D．look for |
| A．suggestions | B．studies | C．explanations | D．changes |
| A．fall down | B．move off | C．calm down | D．set up |
| A．warmer | B．safer | C．larger | D．taller |
| A．chances | B．promises | C．time | D．space |
| A．satisfied | B．surprised | C．mentioned | D．protected |
| A．refuse | B．realize | C．remember | D．prove |
6 . In a county of Britain, a pair of pig farmers has managed to feed one million bees by turning over half of their land to wildflowers. Four years ago, brothers Mark and Paul Hayward decided to fill 81 acres of their farm land with wildflowers. This week, a study found they were feeding one million bees at any time.
“This was our target when we started, to, grow enough flowers to feed a million bees on a single day.” Mark said. “We are acutely aware that bees are under threat from modern farming methods and that East England is one of the worst places where bees are seriously suffering from lack of wildflower diversity,” he continued.
“Every third bite of food you eat can come from bees and we wanted to create an operation on our farm that did not push nature out but rather hugged it-as a central part of our ecology system and our food cycle,” he said.
The farm uses all kinds of seeds which can produce many different wild plants and of course, the bees can get food from different wildflowers.
“We are taking a very small role in helping society restore a balance and this starts with plant diversity to encourage insects, bees, small mammals(哺乳动物), and birds,” said Paul. “At the end of the day, we see ourselves as caretakers of this land. Between us we have six children and we owe it to them to farm sustainability(持续性)and set an example for the generations to come,” added Paul.
According to the Bee Conservation Trust, many types of bees have seen their populations decline by 70%, and two species have become extinct in the last century.
Gill Perkins, CEO of the Bee Conservation Trust said, “Thanks to Mark and Paul, at least here, a million bees can keep living, which is of great significance for ourselves now and future.”
1. What can we know about the brothers from the first two paragraphs?| A．They have about 160 acres of land. |
| B．They grow wild flowers for pigs. |
| C．They are not good at growing wild flowers. |
| D．They have to support 1, 000, 000 bees in their land. |
| A．There is a shortage of water for bees. |
| B．Bees are not used to the modern society. |
| C．There are too many animals eating bees. |
| D．Bees can not find different wild flowers. |
| A．Opposed. | B．Doubtful. |
| C．Supportive. | D．Disappointed. |
| A．The Bees are in Danger Now |
| B．Two Brothers Feed a Million Bees |
| C．Only one Million Bees are Surviving in East England |
| D．Two Brothers Love Wild Flowers in East England |
The Summer Palace is China’s largest garden ever built. Covering
When
8 . Imagine being able to pop to your local park and pick some tomatoes, potatoes or even bananas to take home for dinner. Sounds too good to be true, right? For residents of Andernach, German, it’s not just a dream—it’s their reality.
In 2010, Andernach began its edible(可食用的)city project, planting 101 varieties of tomatoes in public green spaces around the city centre. Its 30,000 residents are free to help themselves to whatever grows, as are any other visitors. The town’s motto of sorts is “Picking is encouraged—help yourself!” Every year a new type of plant is highlighted. In 2011, 100 types of beans were planted, while 2012saw the introduction of 20 onion varieties.
It’s a community effort, as local citizens are encouraged to help plant and maintain the gardens. This offers an opportunity to socialise as well as to learn about planting, cultivating and harvesting food.
An Andernach resident spoke to DW,“I often drop by to pick some herbs that I’m missing at home. Everything is easily accessible. There aren’t any fences. You just take what you need. The only thing is that you have to be quick once the fruits are ripe or they’ll all be gone!”
Andernach may have been the first in German, but it isn’t the only edible city. It’s part of the Edible Cities Network, a project funded by European Union to connect green urban foot initiatives around the world. Other cities include Carthage in Tunisia, Havana in Cuba and Sempeter-Vrtojba in Slovenia. In February 2022, the first Edible Cities Network Conference took place. Dr Ina Saumel, principal investigator of the Edible Cities Network, called it “a unique opportunity to invite researchers of edible city solutions and practitioners to the same table.”
Ultimately, the Edible Cities Network aims to give people “greener, more edible and, above all, more livable cities.” It is a response to the pressures of global climate change, and a significant cause full of hope.
1. What can residents do in public green spaces according to the edible city project?| A．Sell the produce they grow there. |
| B．Learn knowledge about planting. |
| C．Grow whatever plant as they like. |
| D．Pay to pick some vegetables there. |
| A．Novel and popular. | B．Creative and costly. |
| C．Common and fundamental. | D．Rare and unacceptable. |
| A．Andernach is the only city to carry it out. |
| B．European Union originally established it. |
| C．It helps combine theories with practices. |
| D．It invites people to share meals together. |
| A．To help residents relieve their pressure. |
| B．To involve residents in urban planting. |
| C．To increase the produce supply in cities. |
| D．To create environmentally friendly cities. |
9 . There exist a great variety of national parks that are representative of the different regions of the world. To reveal and maintain the great diversity of the interactions between humans and their environment, and to protect living cultures and preserve the traces (痕迹) of those which have disappeared, these sites have been included in the World Heritage List.
Lushan National Park, China
Mount Lushan, in Jiangxi, is one of the spiritual centres of Chinese civilization. Buddhist and Taoist temples, along with landmarks of Confucianism blend (融合) effortlessly into a strikingly beautiful landscape which has inspired countless artists who developed the aesthetic (美的) approach to nature found in Chinese culture. Special attention has been placed on protecting the cultural heritages and their settings as a whole.
Dinosaur Provincial Park, Canada
In addition to its particularly beautiful scenery, Dinosaur Provincial Park — located at the heart of the province of Alberta’s badlands — contains some of the most important fossil discoveries ever made from the “Age of Reptiles”, in particular about 35 species of dinosaur, dating back some 75 million years. These fossils are valuable materials for scientists to study the history of the earth.
Kaziranga National Park, India
In the heart of Assam, this park is one of the last areas in eastern India undisturbed by a human presence. It is inhabited by the world’s largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses, as well as many mammals, including tigers, elephants, panthers and bears, and thousands of birds.
Komodo National Park, Indonesia
These volcanic islands are inhabited by a population of around 5,700 giant lizards, whose appearance and attacking behaviour have led to them being called “Komodo dragons”. They exist nowhere else in the world and are of great interest to scientists studying the theory of evolution.
1. Why are these above parks included in the World Heritage List?| A．They are famous worldwide. |
| B．They have gorgeous landscape. |
| C．They are representative of the different regions. |
| D．They have important values and need protecting. |
| A．Know about religious culture. | B．Enjoy being with animals. |
| C．Study the theory of evolution. | D．Learn the history of the earth. |
| A．Lushan National Park, China. | B．Dinosaur Provincial Park, Canada. |
| C．Kaziranga National Park, India. | D．Komodo National Park, Indonesia. |
10 . The Cajun Navy is a group of volunteer small boat owners who help people during bad storms and floods. The group
Using their
Many of the volunteers are fishermen and
A reporter
The Cajun Navy is a great example of character in action. They do also
| A．improved | B．started | C．delayed | D．survived |
| A．missed | B．met | C．rescued | D．struck |
| A．officers | B．money | C．food | D．lives |
| A．raindrops | B．windstorms | C．sandstorms | D．rainfalls |
| A．boats | B．trucks | C．bikes | D．cars |
| A．in danger | B．in place | C．out of work | D．out of order |
| A．force | B．invite | C．transport | D．persuade |
| A．secure | B．brave | C．modest | D．straightforward |
| A．honest | B．trapped | C．skilled | D．greedy |
| A．sailing | B．looking | C．flying | D．driving |
| A．peaceful | B．mixed | C．limited | D．powerful |
| A．conveyed | B．discovered | C．valued | D．ignored |
| A．taught | B．praised | C．beat | D．asked |
| A．passers-by | B．witnesses | C．victims | D．heroes |
| A．military | B．athletic | C．ecological | D．economic |
| A．weak | B．icy | C．thoughtless | D．selfless |
| A．companies | B．funds | C．currents | D．flights |
| A．acknowledge | B．inspire | C．adopt | D．investigate |
| A．abandon | B．consult | C．assist | D．guide |
| A．cruelly | B．delicately | C．hardly | D．merely |
