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  Elderly people respond best to a calm and unhurried environment. This is not always easy to provide as their behaviour call sometimes be irritating(恼人的). If they get excited or upset, then they may become more confused and more difficult to look after. Although sometimes it can be extremely difficult, it is best to be patient and not to get upset yourself. You should always encourage old people to do as much as possible for themselves but be ready to lend a helping hand when necessary. At the same time it is also important that you don't make them feel like children.

  Failing memory makes it very difficult for the person to recall all the basic kinds of information we take for granted. The obvious way to help in this situation is to supply the information that is missing and help them make sense of what is going on. The information has to be constantly repeated to make up for the poor memory. You must use every opportunity to provide information but remember to keep it simple and straightforward(易懂的).

  Confused old people need aids all the time to compensate for their poor memory. Encourage them to use and refer to reminder boards or diaries for important forthcoming events and label the contents of different cupboards and drawers.

1.Elderly people will be most cooperative when _____.

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A.they are in good health

B.they are encouraged

C.they are taken best care of

D.they are not excited or upset

2.According to the passage, elderly people are difficult to look after for _____.

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A.their behaviour sometimes easy be irritating

B.you should always encourage them as much as possible

C.they need a environment which is calm and unhurried

D.they don't like to be treated as children

3.One can help memory failing old people by _____.

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A.providing plain and straightforward information

B.continuously repeating until they remember

C.supplying detailed information

D.making things sensible

4.Visual aids can help elderly people by _____.

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A.clearing up their confused mind

B.improving their understanding of the basic things in life

C.making up for their poor memory

D.making things easier for them to see

Animal Conservation

Many animal and plant species have become extinct(灭绝的)and many more are in critical danger. Finding ways to protect the earth's wildlife and conserve(保护)the natural world they inhabit(居住)is now more important than ever.

Dodo

The Dodo is a classic example of how human caused damage to the earth's biology. The flightless Dodo was native to the Island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. It lived off fruit fallen from the island's trees and lived unthreatened until humans arrived in 1505. The easily controlled bird became a source of food for sailors and was attacked by animals introduced to the island by humans such as pigs, monkeys and rats. The population of Dodos rapidly decreased and last one was killed in 1681.

Rhinos

The Rhino (犀牛) horn is a highly prized item for Asian medicine. This has led to the animal being hunted in its natural habitat. Once widespread in Africa and Eurasia, most rhinos now live in protected natural parks and reserves(保护区). Their numbers have rapidly decreased in the last 50 years, and the animals remain under constant threat from poachers(偷猎者).

The Giant Panda

The future of the World Wildlife Fund's symbol is far from certain. As few as 1000 remain in the wild. The Chinese government has set up 33 panda reserves to protect these beautiful animals and made poaching them punishable with 20 years in prison. However, The panda's distinct black and white patched coat fetches a high price on the black market and determined poachers still pose(造成)one of the most serious threats to the animals continued existence.

Whales

The International Whaling Commission is fighting to ensure the survival of the whale species. Despite the fact that one-third the world's oceans have been declared whale sanctuaries(保护区), 7 out of 13 whale species remain endangered. Hunted for their rich supply of oil, their numbers have decreased to just 300. Collisions(碰撞)with ships, poisonous pollution and being caught in fishing nets are other major causes of whale deaths.

Tigers

The last 100 years has seen a 95% reduction in the numbers of remaining tigers to between 5000 and 7000 and The Bali, Javan, and Caspian tigers are already extinct. The South China tiger is precariously close to disappearing, with only 20 to 30 still alive. Like the Rhino horn, tigers’ bones and organs are sought after for traditional Chinese medicines. These items are traded illegally along with tiger skins.

It implies that _______.

       A.The Dodo lacked the ability to protect itself from other animals

       B.Sailors to the Island of Mauritius lived mainly on the Dodo

       C.The Dodo used to be a strong animal that liked fighting.

       D. The Dodo, pigs, monkeys and rats were the natives to the Island of Mauritius

Which group of the following animals has already ceased to exist according to the text?

       A.The Dodo, Rhino and Giant Panda. 

       B.The Rhino, Whale and South China Tiger.

       C.The Rhino, Panda, Whale and Tiger. 

       D. The Dodo and the Bali, Javan, and Caspian tigers.

______ can serve as a cure for certain diseases.

       A.The whale’s rich oil

       B.The panda's black and white patched coat

       C.The Rhino horn and tigers’ bones and organs

       D. The Dodo’s delicious meat

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

       A.The number of South China tigers has reached crisis point.

       B.Many animals are threatened with extinction as a result of human activity.

       C.People hunt for the endangered animals for high profit.

       D. The Whale is the representing mark for the World Wildlife Fund.

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