Our animal rescue volunteers set up a shelter in a town in reaction to floods there. While out looking for animals left behind, we met a man who had a dog, which he had no intention (意图，打算) of taking with him when he finally left. When we offered to shelter his dog, he said, “Alright!”
Soon, he went into his tiny house’s backyard, returned with the dog and put it into our truck. Amy, one volunteer, asked what the dog’s name was. “He doesn’t have one,” the man said and left, without saying goodbye.
We returned to the shelter. After reaching there, the nameless dog sat still in the truck. When we put him on the ground, he just lay there, remaining still.
“What’s wrong?” I asked. Amy replied that maybe the dog was timid (胆怯的) because of his owner’s long-term neglect (疏于照管). She determined to help the dog and named him Albert.
After that day, Amy often carried the sixty-pound dog around the shelter, since he still refused to stand up or walk. At night, Albert lay next to Amy’s bed. Luckily, six days later, Albert never stopped moving, always keeping up with Amy. Wherever she went, Albert would be no more than two steps behind her.
I began to notice, though, that Albert still didn’t have the energy of an eighteen-month-old dog. Later, a doctor found he had heartworm disease (心丝虫病), a deadly disease.
I called Albert’s owner. When I told him that Albert had heartworm disease and that it would cost at least $300 to treat him, I expected he’d say, “I don’t have the money, so you keep the dog.” But I was wrong. He wanted Albert back.
“If he isn’t immediately treated, he’ll die,” I said. “Yeah. I understand. That’s what happened to all my dogs. Although I don’t have enough money to treat him, I can’t let you pay the fee. I’ll be out shortly to pick up (接) my dog,” the man replied coldly and hung up.
In the distance, I saw Amy and Albert playing games.
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“How am I going to tell Amy we have to give Albert back?” I whispered.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________While he walked to Albert, I shouted, “Wait! Could I buy that dog from you?”
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2 . Being in nature is really good for you. Even just seeing nature on your way to school will brighten your day. This is the experience that is being recreated in Birmingham, England.
Once the area around Birmingham was filled with orchards (果园), resulting in its being called “a city surrounded by blossoms (花朵)”. However, by the 1900s, industrialization (工业化) had begun to take hold, and the orchards were destroyed to make room for buildings and factories. And according to the National Trust, Birmingham has lost 85% of its trees since the beginning of the 20th century.
But on January 17, 2023 that began to change. According to the website Secret Birmingham, a number 11 bus left its stations filled with trees instead of people. All along its 27-mile path, the bus dropped off those trees to citizens, schools, and community groups, who then planted them. All in all, about 600 trees have been handed out.
“Blossom is not only beautiful, but it’s also important for the wellbeing of the environment,” says Lucy Reid, who’s leading the Birmingham project. “It’s also great for pollinators (传粉者), such as bees, which help trees produce fruit, and the trees also help to clean the air.”
This isn’t the first time the National Trust has helped Birmingham blossom. The Trust created “blossoms pop-ups” as part of the Birmingham 2022 Festival. According to the project, blossoming tree installations (装置) were set up in various well-known Birmingham locations such as St. Philip’s Cathedral Square.
The National trust has also started blossoming tree projects in other UK cities. In 2021, it created the London Blossom Garden, and now the Trust is planting fruit trees in Plymouth, Newcastle, and Nottingham. Its work is important for the protection of the country’s wildlands and climate. However, their Blossoming Birmingham project shows that protecting a country’s nature not only helps the environment but brings joy and beauty to people as well.
1. What led to the loss of orchards in Birmingham?| A．Extreme climate. | B．Poor management. |
| C．City development. | D．Decreasing production. |
| A．By filling the buses with blossoms. | B．By sending its people to plant trees. |
| C．By providing trees for people to plant. | D．By surrounding bus stations with trees. |
| A．The importance of farming. | B．The purposes of their project. |
| C．The ways to protect the planet. | D．The benefits of flowering trees. |
| A．Beautifying the Earth naturally. |
| B．Bringing nature back to England. |
| C．Improving the living conditions for people. |
| D．Taking the lead in protecting the environment. |
3 . Lucy Flores’ father, Luciano Flores, grew up in Mexico and moved his family to the United States when Lucy was only three years old. Her father, who speaks Spanish, shared that his family had few resources, just like the school he attended. He stopped going to school after the first grade and started working to provide for his family.
In spite of this, Lucy did well in school and became the first person in her family to graduate from college. After that, she took up a job of teaching preschool students how to read letters and write their names. “I was thinking to myself, since I’m able to teach these children how to read and write, why am I not doing the same for my own father?” Then she started teaching her father to read and write.
After four months of working together, Lucy’s father can now write a lot of words and is reading some books on his own. As she taught her dad, Lucy shared their journey by posting videos on TikTok. “I don’t know if he understands how many people are watching him and following him,” said Lucy. “But I took it as a chance to encourage him.” Followers on TikTok share lesson plan ideas and have sent school supplies and books to the family.
Apart from watching her dad’s progress and inspiring others to never give up on their dreams, the most satisfying part for Lucy of teaching her dad has been the change in the family atmosphere (气氛). “In the past, we did not get along as my dad was quiet and not someone who liked to share his feelings or sit down and play with me when I was a kid,” said Lucy. Luciano said because of his daughter, he’s excited to continue to focus on learning letters and numbers and to spend time with his family.
1. What can we learn about Lucy’s father from paragraph 1?| A．He began making a living when small. | B．He preferred working than studying. |
| C．He had difficulty living in Mexico. | D．He wanted Lucy to attend a school in the US. |
| A．Her father’s eagerness to learn. | B．Her students’ suggestions. |
| C．Her teaching experiences. | D．Her family background. |
| A．People’s surprise at her teaching skills. | B．Her father’s being greatly encouraged. |
| C．An increase in the number of her students. | D．People’s warm support for her father’s studies. |
| A．She has helped her father get a degree. | B．She can share her experiences on TikTok. |
| C．Her father is able to adapt to life in America. | D．She manages to improve her family relationship. |
4 . Jerry, 81 years old, set out from Big Pine, California, on February 24th to return to his home in Gardnerville, Nevada.
The temperatures dropped from 35F to15F overnight, and many areas saw
Jerry survived by
On February 28, the Inyo County Search and Rescue team received “a call for a
Jerry was only in the hospital for a few hours and afterward was returned to his
Christian hopes his grandfather’s miraculous (奇迹般的) rescue can serve as a warning to others about just how
| A．Luckily | B．Unexpectedly | C．Undoubtedly | D．Obviously |
| A．week | B．month | C．day | D．year |
| A．little | B．small | C．large | D．moderate |
| A．warm | B．dull | C．long | D．freezing |
| A．eating | B．smelling | C．selling | D．counting |
| A．turn down | B．rolled down | C．took down | D．pushed down |
| A．safe | B．warm | C．quiet | D．happy |
| A．talented | B．hopeless | C．missing | D．special |
| A．sand | B．ice | C．dust | D．snow |
| A．medical | B．temporary | C．private | D．daily |
| A．shop | B．company | C．home | D．car |
| A．playing | B．behaving | C．sleeping | D．recovering |
| A．entertaining | B．dangerous | C．unforgettable | D．annoying |
| A．trapped | B．injured | C．confused | D．arrested |
| A．healthy | B．interesting | C．complicated | D．amazing |
5 . Summer Trip Programs
Are you looking for a fun and exciting way to spend your summer vacation? Do you want to learn new skills, make new friends, and explore new places? If your answer is yes, then you should join one of our summer trip programs!
We offer a variety of programs for different ages, interests, and budgets. You can choose from:
●Adventure Camp: This program is for thrill-seekers who want to try outdoor activities like hiking, camping, rafting, zip-lining, and more. You will visit beautiful natural sites and learn how to survive in the wild. This program is for ages 12 to 18 and costs $1,500 for two weeks.
●Cultural Exchange: This program is for curious learners who want to experience different cultures and languages. You will travel to a foreign country and stay with a host family. You will attend a local school, visit cultural attractions, and participate in community service. This program is for ages 15 to 21 and costs $3,000 for four weeks.
●Creative Workshop: This program is for artistic souls who want to express themselves through various forms of art. You will join a group of talented instructors and students who share your passion. You will learn how to paint, draw, sculpt, write, sing, dance, and more. You will also showcase your work at the end of the program. This program is for ages 10 to 16 and costs $1,000 for one week.
If you are interested in any of these programs, please visit our website or contact us for more information. Hurry up and sign up before the spots fill up! We hope to see you soon!
1. What age group is the Adventure Camp program for?| A．10 to 16. | B．12 to 18. |
| C．15 to 21. | D．12 to 2. |
| A．Thrill-seekers. | B．Curious learners. |
| C．Artistic souls. | D．All kinds of people. |
| A．Adventure Camp. | B．Cultural Exchange. |
| C．Creative Workshop. | D．All are the same duration. |
| A．A basketball team. | B．A children’s charity. | C．A local car wash. |
7 . If you have ever visited an aquarium (水族馆), you would have noticed that the fish look bored. Their homes are not very exciting. Nor are the visitors terribly charged up. True, some aquariums are fairly well maintained, but the fact remains that they seldom draw lots of visitors in.
The government of Maharashtra wanted to make a change. So it has partnered with a Singapore-based company to create India’s first underwater world, or oceanarium. The Taraporevala Aquarium, on Maine Drive, Mumbai, is all set to become a six-storey oceanarium.
Most people think that an “oceanarium” and “aquarium” are the same. However, there is a difference. An aquarium keeps just a few species of fish while oceanariums have a greater range of fish. These are kept in huge enclosed spaces that closely resemble the natural environment of the fish. According to officials, the Taraporevala Oceanarium will have more than 400 hundred species of fish, including dolphins and sharks. There will be a well-stocked library, a mini theater and computer laboratory, where children will be able to satisfy their curiosity about the fish.
The oceanarium’s main attraction, however, will be the submerged transparent tunnel-the first of its kind in India! The tunnel will be below sea level and visitors will be able to enjoy an undersea experience, with a variety of fish swimming all around.
This may appear rather unbelievable, but a part of the sea will be enclosed in the oceanarium. Of course, Mumbai’s dirty seawater will be made clean before it is introduced to the fish enclosure.
1. Why did the government of Maharashtra decide to create an oceanarium?| A．To make Mumbai’s dirty seawater clean. |
| B．To attract more visitors to the underwater world. |
| C．To offer fish a more pleasant environment. |
| D．To introduce the technology from Singapore. |
| A．The aquarium attracts more visitors. |
| B．There are not dolphins in the aquarium. |
| C．The oceanariums have a greater range of fish. |
| D．The oceanarium couldn’t satisfy people’s curiosity about the fish. |
| A．Watching live shows in a theater. | B．Doing experiments in a laboratory. |
| C．Feeding fish in their natural habitat. | D．Enjoying an underwater experience. |
| A．India’s First Oceanarium |
| B．Why Do People Visit Aquariums? |
| C．How Can People Learn More About Various Fish? |
| D．Differences Between Oceanariums and Aquariums |
May Day is not only a time for people
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Over the last few years, significant changes
With joint efforts, China’s agriculture is expected to have a promising future.
1. What does Lily’s mother do?
| A．She is an engineer. | B．She is a teacher. | C．She is a lawyer. |
| A．When she was a teaching assistant. |
| B．When she was learning at university. |
| C．When she was performing in front of others. |
| A．In 2012. | B．In 2015. | C．In 2018. |
| A．The Night. | B．Three Women. | C．The Hidden Cards. |
1. Who broke the man’s laptop?
| A．The man himself. | B．His wife. | C．His son. |
| A．Saving files in the cloud. | B．Downloading large images. | C．Blocking unknown messages. |
| A．Have a look at the computer. | B．Buy a new computer. | C．Learn to use the computer . |
