If you are lost in the mountains, stay calm in the face of darkness, loneliness, and the unknown. It will greatly increase your chances of survival. Many people think that preparing necessary equipment and knowing how to use it are very important, but actually eighty percent of mountain survivals is your reaction(反应) to fear.
Find a hiding place.
Unnecessary efforts will make you sweat and make you cold. Find a hiding place around you before trying to start your own construction. If you are in a snow-covered area, you may be able to dig a cave in deep snow for protection from the wind. You should try to hide yourself in the middle of the mountain if possible. Stay out of valleys—cold air falls, and the valley floor can be the coldest area on the mountain.
Signal rescuers for help.
The best time to signal rescuers(救援者) is during the day. Signal for help from the highest point possible—it will be easier for rescuers to see you, and any sound you make will farther. If you take a box of matches and a space blanket (a special blanket for traveling), build three smoky fires and put your blanket—gold side facing out—on the ground.
Do not walk away.
It will make finding you more difficult, as search teams will be trying to follow your path and may miss you if you have gone off in a different direction. Searchers often end up finding a car with no one.
If you get frostbite(冻伤), do not rewarm the affected area until you’re out of danger. You can walk on frostbitten feet, but once you warm the area and can feel the pain, you will not want to walk anywhere. Try to protect the frostbitten area and keep it dry until you are rescued.
【小题1】When lost in the mountains, you can increase your chances of survival if you _____.

A.try to find a car immediatelyB.take a space blanket with you
C.do more physical laborD.walk as far as possible to find help
【小题2】According to the passage, people most probably fail to survive if they _____.
A.do not keep themselves warmB.stay in the middle of the mountain
C.do not take enough equipmentD.stay in a snow-covered area
【小题3】What can we infer from the passage?
A.Never go to unfamiliar places alone.B.Mountain traveling is dangerous.
C.Don’t get frightened in danger.D.Don’t travel by yourself.
【小题4】The passage talks mainly about _____.
A.mountain travelingB.mountain dangers
C.mountain survivalsD.mountain searching

Just a Quick Nap(打个盹儿)

  Do you feel a little sleepy after lunch? Well, that’s normal. Your body naturally slows down then. What should you do about it? Don’t reach for a coffee! Instead, take a nap.

  It’s good to have a daily nap. First of all , you are more efficient(有效的) after napping. You remember things better and make fewer mistakes. Also, you can learn things more easily after taking a nap. A nap may increase your self-confidence and make you more active. It may even cheer you up. But, there are some simple rules you should follow about taking a nap. First, take a nap in the middle of day, about eight hours after you wake up. Next, a 20-minute nap is best. If you sleep longer, you may fall into a deep sleep. After waking from a deep sleep, you will feel worse. Also, you should set an alarm clock. That way, you can fully relax during your nap. You won’t have to keep looking at the clock, so you don’t oversleep.

  Now, the next time you feel sleepy after lunch, don’t get stressed. Put your head down, close your eyes, and catch forty winks.

1. After taking a nap, you may feel more     .

A.tired                                 B.confident

C.sleepy                                D.excited

2.The proper period of time for taking a nap is    .

A.the shorter the better

B.as long as you like

C.the longer the better

D.about twenty minutes

 

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It seems that a family just isn’t complete (完整的) without a pet. But if pets aren’t suitable to a family’s lifestyle or environment, they can quickly lead to problems such as stress or arguments (争执). To save yourself and your family such problems, treat this decision seriously.

When choosing a pet, people must consider the family’s health. Many people are allergic (过敏的) to cats and dogs. Perhaps a dog or cat with short hair will be fine. And a dog might not be the best choice for a child who is naughty (顽皮的) because the dog might bite him or her. Some people can also have problems with certain pets. It’s a good idea to spend a little time with the pet around each member of the family before making your decision.

Consider the quality of life of the pet, too. If a pet is used to having space to run around, it can quickly develop psychological (心理的) problems when it is kept in a small flat all day. If pets are allowed to run about in areas with lots of traffic, they can meet an early end. Cats shouldn’t be brought into homes that already have large dogs because they won’t be able to get along well with each other.

The decision as to what kind of pet to choose is very important. If you find the right one to suit (适合) everyone in the family and their lifestyle, then it’s time to choose one. Remember that your decision is important because it can have effects that last for many years.

Considerations When Choosing a Pet

Paragraph Outline (要点)

Supporting Details

Importance of

choosing a pet

●A (1) __________ with a pet seems to be complete.

●Pets can bring some problems if they aren’t suitable to the family.

The family’s health

must be considered

●Many people are allergic to pets with (2)           hair.

●It’s not (3) _________ to choose a dog for a naughty child.

●Some people have problems with some pets.

The pet’s quality of life

●You shouldn’t (4)            a pet in a small flat if it is used to running around.

●Make sure the areas where pets can run about do not have a lot of traffic.

●If your house already has a dog, don’t get a cat.

Choose the right

(5)         of pet

●Find the right one for your family because your choice can have lasting effects.

 

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