2 . At The Rachael Ray FoundationTM (RRF), we’re pretty big animal lovers. As a part of our work, we support a wide variety of organizations that do good for animals, from rescue to care and more. Get to know a few of them and the work we do together.
Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue TeamRRF helped enable Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team (PAART) to purchase a new and bigger plane for its rescue missions which bring animals from danger to safety. Whether it be flying dogs in overcrowded shelters to new homes, saving animals caught in the path of natural disasters, or bringing supplies to shelters in need, the brave PAART pilots are always ready to help.
National Disaster Search Dog FoundationNational Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF) works to find and train shelter dogs who have the talent and drive to become search and rescue animals. RRF supports SDF’s efforts to identify and transform rescued dogs into rescuers, to provide lifetime care for these dogs and to find homes for all dogs who enter the SDF training program.
Rachael Ray Save Them All GrantsThis is a program administered by Best Friends Animal Society (BFAS) to support Best Friends’ network partners in their lifesaving efforts. The money has been awarded to organizations across the country to fund initiatives such as adoption drives and shelter intake prevention efforts.
North Shore Animal League America Disaster Relief GrantsThis program, administered by North Shore Animal League America (NSALA), provides money for animal welfare organizations impacted by disasters. RRF is proud to help NSALA in its efforts to identify needs in disaster situations and provide targeted, effective relief.
1. What is special about PAART?| A．It provides necessities for-animals in need. | B．It conducts animal rescue missions by plane. |
| C．It is supported by the Rachael Ray Foundation. | D．It assists in finding adopters for rescued animals. |
| A．SDF. | B．BFAS. | C．PAART. | D．NSALA. |
| A．They both strongly promote animal adoption. |
| B．They are both in charge of Best Friends Animal Society. |
| C．They both provide financial assistance to animal welfare initiatives. |
| D．They are both administered by welfare organizations impacted by disasters. |
3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Which family holiday does the man recommend?| A．The one on the 18th. | B．The one on the 19th. | C．The one on the 20th. |
| A．France. | B．Spain. | C．Greece. |
| A．It is a five-star hotel. | B．It has its own beach. | C．It has a swimming pool. |
4 . The Music Educator Award, this year, went to Annie Ray, an orchestra(管弦乐队)director at Annandale High School.She was recognized for her efforts to make music accessible to all students, particularly those with disabilities.Ray got to attend the awards ceremony in Los Angeles and bring home a $10,000 prize.
Ray created the Crescendo Orchestra for students with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as a parent orchestra that teaches nearly 200 caregivers a year to play the same instrument as their child.Ray also works with a local charity to give damaged instruments a second life in her classroom.
The orchestra is about much more than just making music.The most important is to give students a chance to develop their cooperation skills, make mistakes and learn the art of refining something.Ray pushes her students to be brave, go outside their comfort zone and realize they have to learn how to make bad sounds before learning how to make good sounds.And they teach her a lot in return.” They changed my educational philosophy.I understand what it truly means to meet a student where they’re at and apply that elsewhere,” she said.
The warm reception on the ceremony was meaningful.Actually, not many people understand what exactly music educators do or how much their work matters.While her administration is supportive, that lack of understanding is a problem facing the profession in general.Another is resources.She says her school “desperately” needs new instruments.She will use some of her prize money to buy more.
Ray also plans to put some of the money towards an ongoing scholarship for students who want to pursue music when they graduate.She knows of several, those particularly interested in music, and aims to offer financial support needed to realize their musical dreams” It is hard but truly satisfying,” Ray said.“And there’s nothing else like it for them.”
1. What can we learn about Ray from the first two paragraphs?| A．She hosted the award ceremony. | B．She brought music to more people. |
| C．She gave away instruments to the poor. | D．She founded a local charity for children. |
| A．They acquire in-depth musical knowledge. | B．They make friends with the like-minded. |
| C．They gain personal growth from playing music. | D．They improve their connections with educators. |
| A．The reception on the ceremony. | B．Importance of music education. |
| C．Challenges for music educators. | D．Plans to obtain resources. |
| A．Winning a scholarship. | B．Developing interest in music. |
| C．Making musical achievements. | D．Transforming dreams into reality. |
5 . A curtain-making couple, Liao Peisheng, 41, and Liu Xiaohui, 39, from Linyi, Shandong province recently caught many viewers’ attention. They
Liu likes the works of Su Shi. Liao,
One of the couple’s longtime dreams was taking part in the Chinese Poetry Competition, a(n)
On stage, Liu introduced herself to the
After earning herself a participation medal, they returned to their
| A．entered | B．competed | C．participated | D．presented |
| A．love | B．pursue | C．stimulate | D．seize |
| A．Although | B．When | C．Whether | D．Because |
| A．awareness | B．problem | C．sense | D．interest |
| A．thus | B．otherwise | C．however | D．therefore |
| A．reflection | B．resolution | C．recognition | D．reputation |
| A．weaved | B．absorbed | C．composed | D．revolved |
| A．assignment | B．detail | C．campaign | D．enterprise |
| A．realistic | B．visual | C．influential | D．annual |
| A．turning | B．guaranteeing | C．making | D．sustaining |
| A．continuously | B．frequently | C．particularly | D．precisely |
| A．amateur | B．level | C．contest | D．round |
| A．candidates | B．participants | C．representatives | D．listeners |
| A．careful | B．sad | C．concerned | D．clear |
| A．formal | B．normal | C．primitive | D．real |
6 . Music is one of the most powerful forces in our lives. It can bring us joy, sorrow, or even inspiration. It can evoke emotions and memories that we didn’t even know we had.
Music can be a source of comfort. It can provide a refuge（避难所）from the troubles of the world and provide a sense of peace and solace.
Finally, music can be a source of joy and celebration.
Music has the power to change our lives in ways we may never have imagined. It can provide us with strength, courage, comfort, and joy. It can help us to find our inner voice and express ourselves in unique and creative ways.
| A．Poor people can live a happy life with music. |
| B．Music can also give us strength and courage. |
| C．Music can associate people with each other around the world. |
| D．Music can change a person’s life in ways that nothing else can. |
| E．Listening to music can help to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. |
| F．It can bring us closer together, helping us to appreciate and celebrate the beauty of life. |
| G．Music can truly be a life-changing force, and one that should never be underestimated. |
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Puppies that mainly eat dog food are more likely to have problems with their gut (下消化道) health in later life compared with those
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The researchers surveyed each dog owner multiple times in this period and also asked them whether their dog
The team wanted to determine the effect that a dog’s diet at an early age had
The researchers found that 22 per cent of dogs developed CE in adulthood,
Their diet as a puppy, aged between 2 months and 6 months,
9 . A curtain-making couple, Liao Peisheng, 41, and Liu Xiaohui, 39, from Linyi, Shandong province recently caught many viewers’ attention. They
Liu likes the works of Su Shi. Liao,
One of the couple’s longtime dreams was taking part in the Chinese Poetry Competition, a(n)
On stage, Liu introduced herself to the
After earning herself a participation medal, they returned to their
| A．entered | B．competed | C．participated | D．presented |
| A．love | B．pursue | C．stimulate | D．seize |
| A．Although | B．When | C．Whether | D．Because |
| A．awareness | B．problem | C．sense | D．interest |
| A．thus | B．otherwise | C．however | D．therefore |
| A．reflection | B．resolution | C．recognition | D．reputation |
| A．weaved | B．absorbed | C．composed | D．revolved |
| A．assignment | B．detail | C．campaign | D．enterprise |
| A．realistic | B．visual | C．influential | D．annual |
| A．turning | B．guaranteeing | C．making | D．sustaining |
| A．continuously | B．frequently | C．particularly | D．precisely |
| A．amateur | B．level | C．contest | D．round |
| A．candidates | B．participants | C．representatives | D．listeners |
| A．careful | B．sad | C．concerned | D．clear |
| A．formal | B．normal | C．primitive | D．real |
10 . It’s no secret that sleep is important to your overall health, but a lack of sleep could have great effects on your heart, a new study shows. The researchers said people with insomnia(失眠症)are more likely to have a heart attack.
Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder in the US, the researchers wrote in their report, noting that 10% to 15% of people in the US struggle with it. The meta-analysis of previously published research suggests that the potential association between insomnia and heart attack risk is strongest in women.
Dr. Martha Gulati, director of prevention at the Cedars-Sinai Smidt Heart Institute, said that most of her patients are women and that insomnia is a noted risk factor for women who have had any form of ischemic heart disease. “We see it probably in 1 in 10 patients in the United States,” said Gulati, who was not involved in the new research. “It is my impression that almost everyone experiences insomnia at some point in their life. The estimate is that 1 in 2 adults experience it at some point in their life, maybe in the short term because of stressful moments.”
For their analysis, the researchers defined insomnia as a sleep disorder with three main symptoms(症状): Difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep and waking early and being unable to fall back asleep.
The study also found an association between increased heart attack risk and how long a participant slept each night. Those who slept five hours or less had the highest association with heart attack risk and were 1.56 times more likely to have a heart attack than people who slept seven or eight hours. Longer sleep duration wasn’t always more protective. The study found that people who slept six hours a night had a lower risk of a heart attack than those who slept nine hours or more. “A lot of studies have pointed somewhere between seven and eight hours of sleep being the magic number for us,” another researcher said. “There is obviously variability for everyone, but too much sleep is rarely the issue.”
1. What’s the function of the first paragraph?| A．To list a fact. | B．To warn the readers. |
| C．To introduce the topic. | D．To draw the readers’ interest. |
| A．Insomnia is unavoidable in the short term. |
| B．Insomnia is a common phenomenon in life. |
| C．Heart attack often happens during insomnia. |
| D．Women are less experienced in dealing with insomnia. |
| A．Put quality before quantity. | B．Too much is as bad as too little. |
| C．Bite off more than one can chew. | D．Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. |
| A．Pessimistic. | B．Indifferent. | C．Objective. | D．Positive. |
