1 . Many children want to have their own pets, but how to be a good pet owner? Besides giving them food and water, what else can we do to give our pets much love?
Provide your pet with the correct diet.
If you prefer to change the previous diet of your pet, do it slowly so that they adjust (适应) properly.
Clean their housing often.
Clean your pet’s home at least once a week and any other times if necessary. Generally, a pet’s home should be clean so it is a good environment for the animal.
Keep your pet clean.
If you have a dog that always plays in the mud, it’s necessary to give it a shower every day!
Train your pet.
Put a collar on your pet with your personal information and the pet’s name. Remember to close the cage door so there is no chance of escaping and being in an unsafe place.
| A．Never hurt or harm your pet. |
| B．Be an owner with a sense of duty. |
| C．No one wants a cat that jumps on the table. |
| D．Animals require different diets based on age. |
| E．Remember that you should check the water first with your hand. |
| F．Water should be fresh, clean and changed daily to keep your pet healthy. |
| G．Without good living conditions, an animal will get sick more, and feel unhappy. |
| A．Cool. | B．Warm. | C．Cold. |
3 . Researchers have found two different species of sea snake that were previously thought to be extinct. The snake, discovered off the coast of Western Australia, had not been seen for more than 15 years.
“This discovery is really thrilling, and we get another chance to protect these two specific Western Australian sea snake species,” study lead author Blanche D’Anastasi said happily in a news release.
The two species of sea snake—short-nose and leaf-scales—have disappeared from Ashmore Reef in the Timor Sea, previously their only known habitat. So scientists thought the animals had gone extinct. Instead, it seems they have been driven elsewhere. The short-nose snake was spotted by a Western Australia Parks and Wildlife officer, Grant Griffin, on Ningaloo Reef.
Some leaf-scales sea snakes were found in the seagrass beds of Shark Bay, over 1,000 miles south of Ashmore Reef.
“In order to succeed in protecting them, we will need to monitor populations as well as undertake research into understanding their physiological characteristics and the threats they face,” D’Anastasi said.
Sea snakes across the board have seen a decline, especially in Ashmore Reef. That reef used to be rich in biodiversity, but only one or two in nine sea snake species that used to live there are still rich in biodiversity, according to a 2013 study.
These sea snakes aren’t the only animals to be rediscovered this year. Animals that were thought to be extinct but were found alive have been regarded as “living fossils ”.
In August a mollusc（软体动物）called the nautilus（鹦鹉螺）was seen again after about three decades, leading scientists to call for protection against illegal fishing of the animals for nautilus shells.
1. How did Blanche D’Anastasi feel about the discovery?| A．Relieved. | B．Stressed. |
| C．Astonished. | D．Disappointed. |
| A．have long noses and leaf scales |
| B．still live in Ashmore reef |
| C．have gone extinct |
| D．have moved to Ningaloo Reef |
| A．They had good nutrition. |
| B．They were fished for shells. |
| C．They were very beautiful. |
| D．They were living fossils. |
| A．The rediscovery of two species of sea snake. |
| B．The habitat and living conditions of sea snakes. |
| C．The threats that sea animals face. |
| D．The research of sea animals. |
4 . A duck is causing curiosity and thinking since its appearance recently in New York’s Central Park. It’s even gained the nickname as “New York’s most eligible bachelor(单身汉)”.
People gather at the Pond in New York’s Central Park to enjoy the rare appearance of a male Mandarin Duck, a water body at the southeast corner of Central Park, just to have a look at the male Mandarin duck, a brightly-colored bird originated in East Asia.The ducks are commonly found in China, Japan and occasionally some parts of Europe, rather than North America.
Barrett and his fellow birders came up with two theories of why the duck showed up in Central Park. It might be an unwanted pet as it is not an uncommon practice for people to bring pets they no longer want, particularly birds and turtles, to the park and release them, said Barrett. The duck might also be an escapee from a nearby house, with New Jersey a particularly likely location as the state, unlike New York, allows these kinds of birds to be kept as pets. People originally suggested that the duck might have escaped from a local zoo, but none of the four major zoos in New York has a lost Mandarin duck, ruling out this speculation.
Mandarin ducks do not breed with other species, and no female duck is around to accompany it, Barrett said. Because of that, it has been named “ New York’s most eligible bachelor” by New York Magazine.
The park authorities have publicly stated that they would not intervene with the duck unless it gets injured and needs medical care. “ It’s a fun thing — people can have a good time,” added Barrett, “ and maybe they will take an interest in nature, and in other wild birds.”
1. The purpose that people go to the Central Park is to ________.| A．appreciate an unusual male Mandarin Duck |
| B．enjoy the beauty of autumn |
| C．spend weekends with families |
| D．have a look at the park |
| A．It is very beautiful. |
| B．It has no female for company. |
| C．They do not breed with other animals. |
| D．They are real bachelors. |
| A．The Mandarin Duck is common in Europe and North America. |
| B．There are two sayings about the duck’s disappearance in the Central Park. |
| C．Barrett says that people can have fun watching it. |
| D．New York allows these kinds of birds to be kept as pets. |
| A．Shot. | B．Kill. |
| C．Catch. | D．Disturb. |
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6 . Saving energy is half the battle won when it comes to protecting the environment and reducing our carbon footprints.
Use less electricity.
Use less water.
Fix problems. Leaky faucets or pipes, cracks in windows and doors, and poor insulation can all cause an increase in water and energy use. To make sure this doesn’t happen, check all your door and window frames and seal them well if needed. A lot of a home’s heat can get out through those cracks. Leaky faucets and toilets can add quite a big number to your water bill.
| A．Use Energy Star products. |
| B．Use fewer electrical appliances. |
| C．There are many things you can do about going green. |
| D．Handling these issues can help avoid unwanted water bills. |
| E．Electricity is still mainly supplied by burning fossil fuels. |
| F．Wash fewer clothes at a time to use water efficiently. |
| G．Wash clothes or dishes when you have a full load. |
7 . Tokyo 2020 Olympic organizers are encouraging people living in Japan to help make the medals for the games by donating(捐赠)their useless smart phones for recycling.It will avoid waste and benefit the environment.
The organizing committee says that it has cooperated with NTT Docomo,a telecommunications giant in Japan,and hopes to collect up to 8 tons of metal from useless electronic devices(设备).
“Tokyo 2020 Olympic medals will be made in order to avoid waste,”said three-time Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Kohei Uchimura.“I think thereis an important message in this for future generations.”
Collection boxes will be put in more than 2,400 NTT Docomo stores throughout Japan.The organizing committee says that millions of smart phones will be needed to hit the 8-ton target－enough to make 5,000 medals.Collection will stop when the target has been reached.
“The weight of a medal around your neck is always a good weight,”says American former athlete Ashton Eaton,a two-time Olympic gold medalist and world record holder.“And when an athlete at Tokyo wins a medal,the weight of it will not be from the gold,silver or bronze;it will be the weight of a nation.The great project makes me want to come out of retirement and compete for one.”
Previous(先前的)Olympic Games have used recycled metal to make medals,but Tokyo 2020 will be the first to choose materials from useless electronic devices.Organizers claim that all gold medals will be made 100 percent from recycled materials.
“We are asking people to recycle voluntarily,”says Hidemasa Nakamura,the chief financial officer of the 2020 Games.“The idea is recycling and sustainability(可持续),which shows the ideas of the Olympic Movement,it is also about participation.”
1. Useless smart phones are collected because of.| A．the idea to reduce waste |
| B．the demand of many athletes |
| C．the pressure from lack of metal |
| D．the competition from other countries |
| A．Go to the community where you live. |
| B．Visit an NTT Docomo store in Japan. |
| C．Write to one of the public offices. |
| D．Contact the Olympic organizers. |
| A．He will join in the 2020 Olympics. |
| B．He thinks gold medals are very important. |
| C．He focuses on the weight of medals. |
| D．He thinks highly of the recycled medals. |
| A．It will be the first to make medals by recycling metal. |
| B．It will make more medals than previous Olympics. |
| C．It will make medals from recycled electronic devices. |
| D．It will require more volunteers to promote recycling. |
8 . Generally speaking, if you can see lightning or hear thunder, you are already at the risk of storms. While most people choose to stay in their home, it is important to know what else to do to stay safe.
Stop outdoor activities whenever you see lightning or hear thunder. Avoid dangerous things in open areas, such as tall trees and advertising boards.
If you are driving, safely pull over and park your car.
Most thunderstorms produce heavy rain for a brief period.
| A．Make sure its windows are closed |
| B．So, here are some additional tips for you |
| C．And immediately find your shelter in a firm building |
| D．You also need to help people who may require special support |
| E．Most of the U.S. will experience thunderstorms from time to time |
| F．When indoors, turn off your gas and electricity at the main switch or valve |
| G．Besides, storms bring lightning, flood, wind and dust that can cause power failure |
9 . In Wiltshire, England, volunteers are needed to visit a nature protection area to count the butterflies living there and on surrounding fields. The project is started by an environmental protection organization, which has contributed to improving the living environment for wild animals. Recently the organization has asked volunteers to help it observe environmental changes based on the record of butterflies and protect the environment.
In the area, the local people have planted many special flowers with the help of the organization, aiming to see whether these flowers will interest the rare and beautiful butterflies. The project officer Sarah Marshall says, "It will be a suitable habitat(栖息地) for butterflies. They are great 'indicator species' as they are easily affected by weather changes so they make an early-warning system for the environment." She also points out that volunteers are needed to record the number or species of butterflies, and based on the change happening to the butterflies, the hidden environmental problems in the area can be found out in time.
The organization is seeking volunteers to help monitor butterflies from April through to September. They will walk a fixed way and record the different butterflies they met along the way. Each visit should take no more than two hours, and each volunteer is expected to visit once a month to count the wildlife.
No experience is necessary as training and support will be provided, but an interest is important. If you are interested, please contact Sarah on (01380) 725670, exe 278, email sarah@ wiltshirewildlife.org.
1. According to Paragraph 1, what is the aim of the project?| A．To control butterfly population. | B．To attract more visitors. |
| C．To expand the area for wildlife. | D．To protect the environment. |
| A．improve the living conditions of local people | B．attract many unusual and beautiful butterflies |
| C．warn people of the danger of wildlife | D．attract more tourists to come |
| A．they are easily influenced by weather changes | B．they can provide support for visitors |
| C．they can give information to other species | D．they are not easily found out in their habitats |
| A．Wildlife areas are being protected by butterflies. |
| B．Visitors are being trained to identify butterflies. |
| C．Organizations are being put up to protect butterflies. |
| D．Volunteers are being needed to count butterflies. |
10 . Like many teens, Lia loves her pet. But this Florida girl doesn’t own a goldfish or a cat. Lia and her family raise tigers. That’s right, tigers. When the tiger was young, he slept in Lia’s bed every night. “It’s sort of like raising a dog,” she said.
Millions of people in the United States own exotic pets. These include wild animals like wolves, bears, and giant snakes. It is legal to own a wild animal in many states. In some places, you don’t even need a permit or a license. It is also surprisingly easy to get an exotic pet. You can buy a young tiger online for just $300. That’s cheaper than some kinds of dogs!
Exotic pets may start out as cute babies. But as they grow bigger, they become harder to handle. Tracy Coppola is an animal expert at Born Free USA. This group helps wild animals in cages. “Most people cannot provide the special care the animals need,” she says. Many need special food, space to wander, and lots of attention. Exotic pets are often kept in small cages all by themselves. This is cruel, says Coppola. Exotic pets are not only hard to care for. They can make you sick, too. They can give humans many diseases. And that’s not the worst danger pet owner face. An exotic pet is a wild animal. Wild animals can attack.
The behavior of exotic pets can be violent and hard to predict. Their actions might be natural in the wild—but not in your home. Hundreds of other wild pets have attacked or killed their owners. Last October, an Ohio man released his 56 wild pets. His lions, tigers, and bears ran wild. Police had to kill most of the animals to protect the community.
1. Lia regards the tiger as .| A．a baby | B．a pet dog | C．a guard | D．a car |
| A．Because getting exotic pets is legal and easy. |
| B．Because raising exotic pets can prevent theft. |
| C．Because raising exotic pets is fashionable. |
| D．Because it is a way to protect these animals. |
| A．Pet owners may get attacked by some diseases. |
| B．Pet owners may be killed by the wild animals. |
| C．It is reasonable to keep them in small cages all by themselves. |
| D．Exotic pets are hard to care for in their homes. |
| A．How to prevent another tragedy like the one in Ohio. |
| B．The advantages of keeping exotic pets in homes. |
| C．How to keep exotic pets in homes. |
| D．These wild animals can become aggressive suddenly. |
