1. Why are some African countries criticized?
A.They ban killing animals. |
B.Lions are allowed to be killed. |
C.Animals there are endangered. |
A.They are underpopulated. | B.They are protected well. | C.They are out of control. |
A.Hunters. | B.Drivers. | C.Road workers. |
A.Humans should live in harmony with animals. |
B.Hunting will continue in the short run. |
C.Animals should not be killed for dinner. |
1. What was Tom doing during the earthquake?
A.Crying. | B.Escaping. | C.Sleeping. |
A.He was ill. | B.He was helpless. | C.He was frightened. |
3 . Conventionally butterflies were regarded not as fascinating subjects for close observation but as symbols of shallowness. But Eleanor Granville treated them with scientific seriousness.
In her thirties, though suffering from a marriage where the husband was violent and even turned her family against her, Granville sought comfort by studying moths and butterflies. She travelled around the countryside with local girls, beating bushes to catch falling larvae (幼虫), and recruited her servants as assistants to collect specimens (样本). Because of unusual generosity in paying for a fine specimen, she soon accumulated a substantial collection of butterflies. After bringing larvae home, she meticulously logged their growth, providing some of the earliest detailed accounts of insect life cycles.
However, wandering the countryside with a collecting net was considered weird behavior for anyone back then, let alone a woman, and she was accused of going out dressed like a “gypsy”.
Besides her own extensive research, Granville exchanged letters and butterflies with other collectors. Another enthusiast William Vernon reported that she had owned “the noblest collections of butterflies, all English, which has shamed us”. She sent 100 examples to the Royal Society and also sent James Petiver, England’s most celebrated butterfly expert, boxes of carefully pinned butterflies, including several that had been previously unknown, and notably the one later named the Granville fritillary whose wings carry striking brown and yellow patterns, a species of special concern due to the decline of the total number under the influence of food loss and hotter weather.
Eleanor Granville remains the only British naturalist to have left their name to a native butterfly species. A pioneer in the study of entomology (昆虫学), Cranville helped make it an academic subject. Regretfully, only two moths and a butterfly of Granville’s precious specimens are still preserved in London’s Natural History Museum. Her name lives on the butterflies she loved.
1. What do we know about Granville?A.She paid generously for every specimen. |
B.She was accused of deserting her family. |
C.Studying butterflies provided an escape from her life. |
D.Working with local girls earned her a good reputation. |
A.James Petiver greatly influenced Granville. | B.Granville’s efforts shamed the Royal Society. |
C.The Granville fritillary is an endangered species. | D.Granville’s work was academically recognized. |
A.By naming butterflies and moths. | B.By studying rare butterfly specimens. |
C.By offering up her collections for research. | D.By introducing entomology into universities. |
A.A Battle Against Social Conventions | B.A Woman Who Collected Butterflies |
C.An Adventurer Trapped in a Woman | D.An Undertaking That Changed History |
4 . Houseplant collections have become a popular social media trend. For many people, tending to plants has surfaced as a hobby that enables them to experience greater comfort and beauty from the presence of living things sharing their space. “
Snake plant. These popular indoor plants have a striking appearance, with dark green sword-shaped leaves, It is very easy to care for. and it thrives in spaces with low sunlight and filters the air.
Lavender. Well known for its relaxing scent, lavender has a calming effect, aids in reducing stress and promotes sleep. You can clip and dry the leaves and put them in a bowl or even sprinkle them into your bath.
Before you bring home a boatload of plants, Jones says it’s not about how many plants you have, but rather how you interact with them. For instance, is there enough space for plants in areas where you spend a lot of time?
Remember that while indoor gardening can help with your mental well-being, it’s not a cure-all.
A.It’s a great first plant. |
B.Do you have time to care for them daily? |
C.Are you willing to invest money in buying and caring for them? |
D.Plants and gardening have been found to have multiple mental health benefits. |
E.Having a plant doesn’t immediately or directly impact mental health processes. |
F.Like any new skill or hobby, taking care of houseplants comes with a learning curve. |
G.Plant care helps one focus on the present moment and provides a feeling of accomplishment. |
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