The future of pinnipeds (鳍足动物)looks much brighter today than it once did. At one time, about 100 years ago, it seemed certain that many pinnipeds in the world would be destroyed by human hunters. Today, it appears that most species( 物种) of pinnipeds are out of danger.

Hunting was not controlled during the 18th and 19th centuries, because little was known about the lives of pinnipeds. Whales and pinnipeds were hunted for the oil from their body fat. This oil was used in lamps before electric lights were invented. Millions of seals and other pinnipeds were used to provide oil for the lamps of the world. As a result, the numbers of many pinniped species fell rapidly.

Several things happened that helped to save pinnipeds. First, species that were hunted to near extinction (灭绝) were left alone because their numbers were too low and the cost of hunting them went up greatly. At the same time, electric lights were invented and the market for seal oil became smaller. Finally, governments around the world made laws to protect pinnipeds.

As a result of all these things, the numbers of most pinniped species have grown in recent years. With some species, such as Northern fur seals, there may be as many animals alive today as there were before all the hunting began.

However, oil is still a danger to pinnipeds and all sea animals. But this time it’s not because they are hunted for their oil. The oil that puts them in danger is from oil spills(泄露) in the sea. The oil covers their fur and reduces their body temperatures. Oil also sticks to the foods they eat. This modern danger to pinnipeds and their environment is one we must work to prevent.

1. During the 18th and 19th century, _______.

A. people had realized the importance of pinnipeds

B. pinnipeds were hunted for their meat

C. pinnipeds had a better life than today

D. many families were using lamps

2.What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?

A. How electric lights were invented.

B. When people began to protect pinnipeds.

C. What governments around the world have done to save pinnipeds.

D. Why the numbers of some pinnipeds have increased.

3.It can be inferred from the passage that________.

A. the market for seal oil is growing

B. Northern fur seals aren’t in much danger now

C. oil spills are the biggest problem for pinnipeds

D. stricter laws need to be made to protect pinnipeds

4.In which part of a magazine can we most probably read this passage?

A. Wildlife. B. Lifestyle.

C. Tourism. D. Environment.

Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District

2015 High School Video Contest

Here’s the Scoop on Pet Waste!

Submission Deadline March 27, 2015.

Eligibility

Ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade students that attend schools located in Bartow, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Forsyth, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Paulding and Rockdale counties are invited to participate in the video contest. Entries can be a team or individual effort.

Guidelines

Each video must be uploaded to YouTube. The video’s YouTube link must be included in the entry/release form.

Team members must be from the same school.

The video must be between 30-60 seconds in length.

No professional assistance or use of copyright material is allowed, including background music.

Each student participating in the contest or appearing in the video must fill out a form. For teams, submit an entry/release form for each team member.

One video per team or individual.

All entry/release forms must be postmarked or received by Friday, March 27, 2015.

Email: kvaIlianos@atlantaregional.com

OR

Mail: 2015 Water Video Contest Metro Water District 40 Courtland Street, NE Atlanta, GA 30303

Judging

Submissions will be judged based on the following criteria:

incorporation of the “Here’s the Scoop on Pet Waste’’ message. Use the "Here's the Scoop on Pet Waste’’ messaging fact sheet for background information on the issue.

Composition (length, technical construction, audio quality).

Entertainment value.

Accuracy of information.

Creativity.

Prizes

1st Place $1500

2nd Place $1000

3rd Place $500

50% of the prize money will go to the individual or team who submits the video and 50% to the high school they attend. Winners will be notified directly.

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1.What does the underlined word “Eligibility” probably mean?

A. Age. B. Qualification.

C. Location. D. Grade.

2.When entering the contest, ________.

A. one must ask his or her teacher to sign the entry form

B. winners can earn at least $750 as a prize

C. one can invite friends from other schools to act in the video

D. participants had better add some humor and fun to the video

Summer Hours

June 15 - September 15

Saturday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Regular Hours

January 1 - June 14 and September 16 - December 31

Saturday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Individual Ticket Prices

Venues

Adult(12+)

Senior(60+)

Child(3 - 11)

Group(at least 3 persons)

Exhibit

Halls

Exhibit

Halls

Exhibit

Exhibits:

◆ A Bird’s World

This exhibit includes a sample of every bird found in New England. It provides a lot of information about bird behavior, and New England birdwatchers will also find a useful bird “dictionary”. With this, you can learn how to understand the bird language you hear being chirped just outside your window at home.

◆Butterfly Garden

This garden offers a wonderful chance to get close to all kinds of living butterflies from New England and across the world. You can also look inside the “Emergence Box” to see hanging chrysalids(蝶蛹)change into adult butterflies. If you’re lucky, you might see a new butterfly crawl out of its casing.

◆Discovery Center

Designed for children under 8 and their parents, the Discovery Center offers lots of fun, hands - on activities that are designed to help them discover through playing. A perfect area for early learners, this educational environment emphasizes the use of real objects for exploring natural history, physical science, and technology topics.

◆Take a Closer kook

Explore the world around you using sight, hearing, touch and smell. Test yourself to see what you can discover when you pay attention to your senses, and learn how technology extends them.

1.If you visit the exhibits on a Wednesday in August, you can stay there until ________.

A. 3 pm B. 8 pm C. 9 pm D. 5 pm

2.A child at 5 and its parents will have to pay ________.

A. $60.00 B. $80.00

C. $20.00 D. $68.00

3.People, who are interested in the human body, can visit ________.

A. Take a Closer Look B. Butterfly Garden

C. Discovery Center D. A Bird’s World

4.The passage is an advertisement of _________.

A. a sight - seeing park B. a science park

C. a training center D. an art center

When I was 13, my bedroom walls were covered with posters of the Monkees and Beatles. I wrote fan letters and daydreamed about meeting the objects of my affections. I begged my parents to attend every rock concert and watch every TV show featuring my favorite celebrities (名人) ; my friends and I discussed for hours all the things we would say and do when we met our favorite movie stars and pop singers. I drove my mother crazy! But after a few years, my obsession (迷恋) stars faded as I matured and gained the confidence to socialize with "real" boys.

In the 35 years since I was a teenager, celebrity worship (崇拜) has increased among teens due to the explosion of television celebrity gossip shows, and instant access to celebrity news on the Internet. It's no wonder that many teens are obsessed with stars when news programs often are filled with entertainment stories and the lives of celebrities.

Celebrity worship syndrome (综合征) is now considered a personality disorder. While it is normal for teenagers to follow the lives of their favorite stars, parents should try to monitor everything their child finds interesting. Parents should take action if they suspect a teen is too obsessed with celebrities and showing little interest in school or withdrawing from the family. When teens talk a lot about celebrities and view them as just means of entertainment, this is considered normal celebrity worship. However, when a teenager is obsessed with a star and often expresses a desire to have a close personal relationship with a celebrity or feels they have a special connection to a star, this may be the time for concern.

Recent studies have shown that teens who develop an unhealthy obsession with celebrities often suffer from low self confidence and depression. Teens who are overly obsessed with stars often have damaged relationships with their parents.

1.We learn from the second paragraph that ____.

A.teens today are not so obsessed with celebrities

B.the author is surprised at celebrity worship

C.the media greatly contributes to celebrity worship today

D.celebrities expose their lives too much

2.Parents should become concerned when their children ____.

A.talk a lot about celebrities with others

B.put up celebrity posters in their bedrooms

C.ask to go to their favorite star's concert

D.desire a close personal relationship with their favorite star

3.The last paragraph implies that ____.

A.parents should not care too much about a child's celebrity worship

B.children can normally get out of celebrity worship when they are older

C.children with celebrity worship usually have high opinion of themselves

D.celebrity worship syndrome can be a serious problem if left overlooked

4.What is most likely to be talked about in the paragraph following the passage?

A.The harm of celebrity worship syndrome.

B. What to do with children's celebrity worship syndrome.

C. More signs of celebrity worship syndrome.

D. Who will suffer most from celebrity worship syndrome.

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