A.It is quite friendly. |
B.It brings a lot of trouble to the man. |
C.It eats more food than Debbie. |
1. Where are the speakers from?
A.Australia. | B.China. | C.America. |
A.The kiwi. | B.The bear. | C.The eagle. |
A.A cat. | B.A dog. | C.A chicken |
Our beloved dog, Poppy,
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a health care system in which patients
According to the World Health Organization, nearly 80 percent of the world’s population depends for its primary health care needs
Increasingly, however, modern medicines also contain substances from animals and plants. Given growing populations, increasing wealth, and the
For instance, TCM uses about 1,000 plant and 36 animal species, including the tiger, rhinoceros (犀牛), and sea horse,
5 . I love everything about animals. Today, I went out for a simple walk to my library, when I
Then, what do you know? She started
However, before I even got to a store, a car
A.aided | B.covered | C.spotted | D.witnessed |
A.owner | B.lover | C.partner | D.receiver |
A.collar | B.phone | C.store | D.wound |
A.benefited from | B.belonged to | C.suffered from | D.turned to |
A.curious | B.innocent | C.guilty | D.sensitive |
A.biting | B.attacking | C.following | D.escaping |
A.interest | B.mercy | C.food | D.attention |
A.home | B.library | C.hospital | D.shelter |
A.call | B.find | C.gain | D.remove |
A.fond | B.eager | C.grateful | D.worried |
A.dashing | B.lying | C.barking | D.hiding |
A.drew | B.came | C.pulled | D.sped |
A.lost | B.mad | C.frightened | D.reliable |
A.consulted | B.reminded | C.suspected | D.thanked |
A.fluently | B.constantly | C.occasionally | D.instantly |
1. Where are the two speakers?
A.On the street. | B.In a park. | C.At a square. |
A.Golden retriever. | B.Chihuahua. | C.Samoyed. |
A.He’s cute. | B.He’s shy. | C.He’s dangerous. |
A.A large-sized dog. | B.A brave dog. | C.A smart dog. |
7 . When you were trying to figure out what to buy for the environmentalist on your holiday list, fur probably didn’t cross your mind. But some ecologists and fashion (时装)enthusiasts are trying to bring back the market for fur made from nutria(海狸鼠).
Unusual fashion shows in New Orleans and Brooklyn have showcased nutria fur made into clothes in different styles. “It sounds crazy to talk about guilt-free fur-unless you understand that the nutria are destroying vast wetlands every year”, says Cree McCree, project director of Righteous Fur.
Scientists in Louisiana were so concerned that they decided to pay hunters $5 a tail. Some of the fur ends up in the fashion shows like the one in Brooklyn last month.
Nutria were brought there from Argentina by fur farmers and let go into the wild. “The ecosystem down there can’t handle this non-native species(物种).It’s destroying the environment. It’s them or us.” says Michael Massimi, an expert in this field.
The fur trade kept nutria in check for decades,but when the market for nutria collapsed in the late 1980s,the cat-sized animals multiplied like crazy.
Biologist Edmond Mouton runs the nutria control program for Louisiana. He says it’s not easy to convince people that nutria fur is green, but he has no doubt about it. Hunters bring in more than 300,000 nutria tails a year, so part of Mouton’s job these days is trying to promote fur.
Then there’s Righteous Fur and its unusual fashion. Model Paige Morgan says,”To give people a guilt-free option that they can wear without someone throwing paint on them-I think that’s going to be a massive thing, at least here in New York.” Designer Jennifer Anderson admits it took her a while to come around to the opinion that using nutria fur for her creations is morally acceptable. She is trying to come up with a label to attach to nutria fashions to show it is eco-friendly.
What is the purpose of the fashion shows in New Orleans and Brooklyn?A.To promote guilt-free fur. |
B.To expand the fashion market. |
C.To introduce a new brand. |
D.To celebrate a winter holiday. |
What on Earth Are We Doing to Our Planet?
Our planet’s
1. How tall is Panda?
A.About 30cm. | B.About 60cm. | C.About 160cm. |
A.To help blind people. |
B.To compete with dogs. |
C.To dance in the shows. |
A.An English trainer. | B.A reporter. | C.Panda’s owner. |
A.She can’t get lost. |
B.She will live longer. |
C.She can go everywhere. |
10 . 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. |