Have you ever got the feeling that your dog is judging you? Well, you’re in for a surprise because it’s actually your dog who might be viewing you with a critical eye. Eliza Fletcher and her colleagues wondered whether dogs might rate us in terms of our skillfulness, particularly when those skills might come in handy for our four-footed little friends. So they set up a simple experiment.

They showed 60 dogs two persons opening containers. One person is competent. That person was able to pop open the top after just a couple of twists while the other person failed at this task. That person tried to open the lid, but then gave up. The actors repeated the performance on a second container, with the same results. Then the researchers handed both actors a third container. In some trials, this container was empty. In others, it contained a treat. And what they found was that female dogs spent more time staring expectantly at the person who had previously demonstrated container-opening know-how. And they were more likely to approach the competent person, but only when they thought they might get free food. Dogs in the empty condition showed no preferences.

So, why would females be more careful observers of people’s performances than males? Female advantage in the social cognitive domain (认知领域) has been reported across many species including humans. In other words, in many cognitive studies, furry females seem to show a higher social IQ than males. And sex differences have been seen in other dog studies. For example, females look at their owners more frequently and longer than males when facing unsolvable task. Female dogs solve significantly more tasks than males in social learning task.

So, next time Fifi looks at you with those puppy dog eyes, you might be thinking, what a good dog! But she might be thinking, eeem, you could do better.

1. Why did Eliza Fletcher do the experiment?

A．To figure out the rate of human skills.

B．To prove dogs have better skills than humans.

C．To test whether dogs judge human’s skillfulness.

D．To find out whether some human skills are easy for dogs.

2. How does the author develop paragraph 3?

A．By making comparisons.	B．By making inferences.
C．By giving explanation.	D．By analysing figures.

3. What is the purpose of the last paragraph?

A．To remind people of the research result.

B．To entertain readers with a vivid picture.

C．To prove that dogs are intelligent enough.

D．To show close relation between men and dogs.

Why do we need hobbies? A 2015 US study in a medical journal found that people were more positive, less bored, less stressed and had a lower heart rate when taking part in a leisure activity. Numerous other studies have shown that hobbies reduce stress, and boost mood, well-being, life satisfaction and even heart health.     11    

How do you choose the right hobby? Start with what you enjoyed in the past.     12     Take it up again or start something else which satisfies your competitive spirit or the fun you get from being part of a team, such as a local community group. Try something and if you find it isn’t for you, stop and take up something else.

Which leisure activities do good for physical health? It’s clear that exercise can do. Even regular quick walking can bring workout, and it’s sociable too.     13     And a Swedish study found both gardening and DIY could reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke by up to 30 per cent among over-sixties.

Which hobbies help you relax? Getting out in nature is great for reducing stress, whether you’re hiking or doing something less active. Yoga can lift mood and ease depression, as well as improve strength and heart health. Music, whether that’s playing the piano or listening to your favourite band, can also relieve depression and anxiety.     14    

    15     Learning a language or an instrument and reading may lead to a lower risk of dementia (痴呆). Older choir singers have better language ability, showing better cognitive ability, than people of a similar age who don’t sing in a choir, according to a recent Finnish study. Research has found that dancing is also good for your brain.

A．Did you once play football?

B．Bird-watching can help you stay focused.

C．Did you play the piano when you were a child?

D．Which spare time activity keep your mind active?

E．Scientists think they might help delay dementia as well.

F．A 2016 study found creating art reduced stress levels in your mind.

G．A review of 94 studies found dancing once a week improved balance in older people.

Three years have passed, but my amazing China experience is still fresh. Teaching English and working in a French Bar in Guangdong were great _________ and could only be _________ by studying at the Nanjing University. Not only did I meet my Spanish boyfriend, but it would change my _________. And I decided to pick one that I love to tell my friends and family back home in Germany.

Last year I visited the Yellow Mountain for a hike. My _________ and me prepared our back bags and were _________ to find accommodation. So we didn’t bother to reserve a hotel room.

The hike was one of a kind already. I am not a(n) _________ hiker and those endless steps made me just want to return to _________and comfortable ground. But with the help of my boyfriend, I pulled myself together and kept going.

After a _________ hike to the top, we found a hotel that looked very inviting. Having been in China for two years, I felt _________ enough to book a room for us in Chinese. When the clerk told me one double room would be __________ for 1500 RMB, that took my breath away. Quite an amount of money for a __________! After asking for a cheaper version, which was a separated dormitory for 500 RMB, I was about to __________. Especially after this hike, I was only __________ a relaxing bed. As a last resort (手段), I asked for the __________ of a tent. Bingo!

The hotel’s owner sold tents for 80 RMB. He was so friendly that he even offered to __________ for us. The location he __________ was right in front of the hotel. We two sitting like dogs outside __________ a great photo for many Chinese who happened to have their cameras with them. Of course, we were at one of the most beautiful scenic places in China, but never had we __________ someday we could be part of it. We spent a comfortable night and at 5 am woke up to see the incredible sunrise. __________, we continued to explore and proceeded walking all the steps back down to ground.

All in all, this is just one unforgettable adventure like so many others during my stay in China. I am now living in __________, a country that I would have never come across if I hadn’t decided to go to China. You just never know where life takes you.

16.

A．risks

B．jobs

C．adventures

D．opportunities

17.

A．topped

B．replaced

C．proved

D．ended

18.

A．career

B．life

C．view

D．personality

19.

A．classmate

B．partner

C．boyfriend

D．family

20.

A．sure

B．ready

C．anxious

D．willing

21.

A．brave

B．ordinary

C．strong

D．traditional

22.

A．soft

B．clean

C．dry

D．safe

23.

A．tiring

B．frightening

C．time-consuming

D．heart-breaking

24.

A．happy

B．confident

C．interested

D．excited

25.

A．suitable

B．reasonable

C．affordable

D．available

26.

A．foreigner

B．visitor

C．hiker

D．student

27.

A．flee away

B．laugh out

C．lose heart

D．go bananas

28.

A．picking out

B．looking forward to

C．getting used to

D．making room for

29.

A．size

B．price

C．location

D．possibility

30.

A．take it out

B．put it up

C．put it away

D．fix it up

31.

A．preferred

B．found

C．confirmed

D．suggested

32.

A．offered

B．took

C．designed

D．chose

33.

A．hoped

B．imagined

C．believed

D．admitted

34.

A．Therefore

B．However

C．Afterwards

D．Besides

35.

A．Spain

B．China

C．France

D．Germany

用所给单词的恰当形式填空。每个单词使用一次；每空填入一个单词。

exposure anticipate witness ultimately multiple accurate conventional appeal stable transform

Recent years have     46     remarkable progress in the development of digital devices in China. As a significant innovation, the “Smart Watch” has     47     the way we access information.

In comparison to     48    watches, smart watches are capable of performing     49     functions, including receiving phone calls, emails, and social media messages. Additionally, they provide a means to monitor people’s health condition, which highly     50     to the elderly. With a smart watch, people can easily track their heart rate, record their sleeping patterns and more. Despite its convenience, some people are concerned about constant     51     to radiation from the watch. Furthermore, some customers have reported that the data recorded may not always be as     52     as they are expected.

However, as experts     53    , the functions of digital watches will continue to improve, becoming more     54    , and user-friendly. This will     55     enable people to lead a healthier and more connected life.

用所给短语的恰当形式填入下列句子，使其意义完整。有两个短语多余。

break down             contrary to             break out             consist of in other words             regardless of             in turn

56. According to the research, the bacteria help __________ organic waste effectively.
57. In his speech, the professor warned us that the whole world would suffer when the war __________.
58. The team __________ 12 doctors and 30 nurses will be soon sent to the disaster-hit area.
59. People are influenced by their environment and __________, influence their environment.
60. The scholarship will be awarded to excellent students __________ their backgrounds.

61. 无论遇到什么困难，他从未放弃追求梦想，这使他有可能被理想的大学录取。 (分词作状语)
__________, he never gave up pursuing his dream, __________ for him to be admitted to his ideal university.

62. 众所周知，庆祝国家节日是为了激发人们赏鉴传统文化的兴趣。(非限制性定语从句)
__________, the purpose of celebrating a national festival is __________ appreciating traditional culture.

64. 这是我第一次参加这样盛大的活动，精彩的表演让我惊叹不已。
__________ such a grand celebration, which took my breath away with its magnificent performances.

65. 直到那时，他才意识到睡前看视频很浪费时间。
Not until then __________ that it was a waste of time __________ before sleeping.

66. 你校英文报为庆祝校美食文化节，向全校学生征集“我与一道美食的故事”。请以此为题，向校报投稿。
词数：150词左右。
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