1 . I live in a town near Prague(布拉格), the capital of the Czech Republic. Besides cars, bikes are the most important
Some people
One sunny Sunday afternoon, I took my first cycling trip to a village nearby. I cycled for a while, alongside a river. But then, something happened: One of my tires
I didn’t give up though: One week later, I
It was already sunset when I
I believe many of us need a(n)
| A．duty | B．notice | C．idea | D．means |
| A．asks | B．tells | C．orders | D．allows |
| A．hobby | B．surprise | C．deal | D．break |
| A．wandering | B．flying | C．passing | D．jumping |
| A．forget | B．think | C．regret | D．remember |
| A．However | B．Besides | C．Therefore | D．Otherwise |
| A．different | B．difficult | C．interesting | D．important |
| A．frequently | B．recently | C．usually | D．rarely |
| A．Even though | B．Now that | C．In case | D．As long as |
| A．frightened | B．puzzled | C．worried | D．excited |
| A．turned up | B．stayed up | C．went up | D．blew up |
| A．arrange | B．support | C．walk | D．repair |
| A．showed up | B．set off | C．watched out | D．called up |
| A．nothing | B．something | C．everything | D．anything |
| A．unpopular | B．strange | C．traditional | D．expensive |
| A．hesitated | B．tried | C．decided | D．refused |
| A．proud | B．peaceful | C．nervous | D．confident |
| A．spirit | B．opportunity | C．ability | D．result |
| A．poor | B．rich | C．free | D．busy |
| A．study | B．surround | C．discover | D．create |
2 . When Deborah hiked cycling to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in New York last November, she
She was certain that the bird needed
Her best choice was the rehab center,
On the subway, no one seemed particularly disturbed by the
Deborah called the rehab center on the way, and Tristan Higginbotham, an animal-care manager,
The staff got the swan back up on her webbed feet (蹼足). The swan even made a
It’s a(n)
| A．spotted | B．founded | C．witnessed | D．observed |
| A．attacked | B．stoned | C．hugged | D．approached |
| A．emotional | B．psychological | C．medical | D．mental |
| A．hurriedly | B．cautiously | C．curiously | D．instantly |
| A．knocked | B．arrived | C．occurred | D．struck |
| A．while | B．but | C．as | D．for |
| A．transfer | B．transform | C．transmit | D．transport |
| A．tour | B．trip | C．lift | D．elevator |
| A．ordinary | B．feathered | C．poisoned | D．fierce |
| A．phone | B．way | C．screen | D．seat |
| A．picked | B．looked | C．put | D．called |
| A．passenger | B．driver | C．swan | D．rescuer |
| A．smelling | B．digesting | C．swallowing | D．absorbing |
| A．pair | B．couple | C．boyfriend | D．girlfriend |
| A．Sadly | B．Apparently | C．Accidentally | D．Fortunately |
| A．until | B．since | C．before | D．after |
| A．disappointing | B．disturbing | C．inspiring | D．bothering |
| A．how long | B．how far | C．how often | D．how much |
| A．bike | B．car | C．bus | D．tube |
| A．assumption | B．conclusion | C．summary | D．combination |
3 . With the weather getting colder and the days becoming shorter, some people are noticing they have less energy and aren’t feeling as positive as they usually do.
Researchers aren’t yet clear on what causes SAD, but it's likely to be complex. Some research suggests it could be due to a malfunctioning hypothalamus (下丘脑功能不全) or producing too much melatonin (a hormone which controls our sleep-wake cycle). Some researchers theorize it could also be due to having a disrupted circadian rhythm(昼夜节奏混乱).
Some people notice that their symptoms start to improve when the seasons begin to change and spring approaches.
Aside from seeking professional help, there are a couple of other things that people can do to help them cope with SAD during their day.
| A．Colder weather and less daylight may have you feeling a bit more down lately. |
| B．Research also shows that lifestyle factors can play an important role in both causing and managing depression. |
| C．According to one study, getting more natural light during the day may help improve symptoms. |
| D．Of course, there may be other factors at play too. |
| E．But this doesn’t mean that there aren't many things people can do during the winter months to help them cope with their symptoms. |
| F．While these feelings may be temporary for some, around one in three people consistently struggle through the autumn and winter months. |
| G．Light therapy is also currently being investigated as a treatment for SAD. |
At dawn, Taylor opened her sleepy eyes and looked out of the window at the foggy field below. “NO!” she cried, now fully awake. Buttermilk the cow was in Mama's daisy patch (雏菊地）.
I must have forgotten to lock the gate last night, Taylor thought as she pulled a sweater over her head. Mama was planning to sell daisy bouquets (花束） at the fair next week, but Buttermilk was eating the flowers.
Taylor hurried outside and grabbed the lead rope on the wall. “Why can't you stay in the field?” she called to Buttermilk as she headed across the yard to the daisy patch.
Buttermilk still stood there chewing flowers. Annoyed, Taylor thought to herself, “When I grew up, I'll be an artist and paint pictures all day. I'll never own a cow. Too much trouble.”
Just as Taylor was about to throw the lead rope onto Buttermilk's collar, the family dog, Red, rounded the corner of the house. Startled, Buttermilk took off, tearing through the daisies and across the yard. She finally ran through the open gate and into the field.
“Thank goodness!” Taylor said as she closed the gate and secured the lock.
She turned to look at the flower garden, where most of the daisies were either eaten or trampled (踩踏).
Mama came out of the house. “What's going on?” she asked. She looked sadly at her garden.
“I forgot to lock the gate,” Taylor said. “I'm so sorry.”
“I know you are.” Mama sighed and gave Taylor a hug. “You learned an important lesson today.”
Taylor's heart was heavy as she went back into the house. She had to think of a way to make it up to her mother.
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Suddenly, a painting on the wall caught Taylor's eye.
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The morning of the fair, Taylor came downstairs to invite Mama to see the surprise.
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当他醒来时，他发现自己在医院里。
8 . Keeping curious kids from disrupting wildlife
Interacting with the wild, naturally curious kids tend to collect seashells at the beach or keep small wildlife as pets.
Take an interest, not things. Kids show interest in picking flowers, rocks, or shells outdoors. They’re part of wildlife's habitat and play an important role.
Admire animal afar, not disrupt nearby. The urge to take a photo with a squirrel, bird, or slow-moving turtle can be strong for kids.
Take well-worn paths, not off-road romps (嬉戏). Kicking piles of leaves, stepping on bushes, and walking through forested areas can unintentionally scare wildlife. If surprised animals defend their homes, everyone could get hurt. Nobody likes having a guest come in and destroy their home and act rudely.
| A．Keep snacks away from animals. |
| B．Share food if animals are hungry. |
| C．Exposure to them develops kids’ love and curiosity. |
| D．The same rule applies to visiting wildlife in their homes. |
| E．Animals rely on plants for hiding; rocks and shells, for homes. |
| F．Approaching animals disrupts what they do for survival, such as eating. |
| G．Despite innocent purposes, kids’ curiosity accidentally damages the wild. |
9 . As humanity has got richer, animal’s roles have changed. People need their services less than before. Fewer wolves and thieves meant less demand for dogs for protection; the internal combustion engine（内燃机）made horses unneeded; modern sanitation（卫生设备）kept rats in check and made cats less useful. No longer necessities, domestic animals became luxuries. Pet-keeping seems to kick in when household incomes rise above roughly $5,000. It is booming.
The trend is not a new one. Archaeologists（考古学家）have found 10,000-year-old graves in which dogs and people are buried together. Some cultures -- such as in Scandinavia, where dogs have long been both working dogs and companions -- have kept pets for thousands of years. But these days the pet-keeping urge has spread even to parts of the world which have no tradition of sinking into a comfortable chair with a furry creature.
The pet business is growing even faster than pet numbers, because people are spending more and more money on them. No longer are they food - waste - recyclers, fed with the remains that fall from their masters’ tables. Pet - food shelves are full of delicacies crafted to satisfy a range of appetites, including ice cream for dogs and foods for pets that are old, diabetic or suffer from sensitive digestion; a number of internet services offer food, tailored to the pet’s individual tastes.
In the business this is called “pet humanisation” -- the tendency of pet owners to treat their pets as part of the family. This is evident in the names given to dogs, which have evolved from Fido, Rex and Spot to -- in America -- Bella, Lucy and Max. It is evident in the growing market for pet clothing, pet grooming and pet hotels.
People still assume that pets must be working for humanity in some way, perhaps making people healthier or less anxious. But the evidence for that is weak. Rather, new research suggests that dogs have evolved those irresistible “puppy - dog eyes” precisely to affect human emotions. It has worked. The species that once enslaved others now works very hard to pay for the care of its pets. Sentimenta（l 多愁善感的）Americans often refer to themselves not as cat-owners but as the cat’s “mommy” or “daddy”. South Koreans go one further, describing themselves as cat “butlers”. Watch an unlucky dog-walker trailing “his” hound（猎犬）, plastic bag in hand to pick up its mess, and you have to wonder: who’s in charge now?
1. We can learn from the passage that ________.| A．People no longer need animal services. |
| B．Both the pet number and the pet business are growing. |
| C．Pets are increasingly making their owners less anxious. |
| D．Pet foods are not so various and customized as before. |
| A．Pet’s roles as both working staff and companions. nowadays. |
| B．Pet’s inbuilt ability to affect emotions of their owners. |
| C．The names given to pets in American families |
| D．Human beings ever rising urge for pet-keeping. |
| A．Some pet owners spend too much money on their pets. |
| B．Pets should be treated as equals of their human masters. |
| C．Pet-keeping is still restricted within certain parts of the world. |
| D．Human beings are getting much benefit from their pets. |
| A．Who Owns Whom |
| B．The Urge for Pet-keeping |
| C．The Changing Roles of Animals |
| D．Love Me, Love My Dog |
