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Do you suppose Darwin, one of the greatest scientists of all time, really did foolsexperiments? Or did he do experiments that were so simple and basic that other people just thought they were foolish?
Sometimes, people think they already know the answer to a question or the solution (解决办法) to a problem. Sometimes, they really do know an answer or a solution, but without thinking they are important.
Charles Darwin didn’t settle for (满足于) just thinking he knew something. And, he believed all things could be important however simple they seemed to be.
Suppose you drop sheets of paper that are of exactly the same size and shape. If you drop them at the same time in the same place, they will fall in the same way. Now make one of the sheets of paper into a tight (紧的) little ball and let it drop along with the other sheets. What happens? You have done an experiment that is so simple that you might think it couldn’t be worth anything.
But this simple experiment is important. It explains part of our present-day understandings of physics, ideas that were worked out long ago by Galileo and Newton. And these understandings set aside some of ancient Greek physics.
Scientist sometimes stops to look at very simple things and to think very hard about them. Even the simplest idea, which we might think is foolish, can shake the foundations of science.
1.

  1. 1.

    The passage tells us that Charles Darwin ____.

    1. A.
      was a great English scientist
    2. B.
      always liked doing the experiments that others thought difficult
    3. C.
      thought even the simplest thing was important
    4. D.
      didn’t get well with others2.
  2. 2.

    The phrase “set aside” most probably means____ .

    1. A.
      throw away
    2. B.
      store up
    3. C.
      put to use
    4. D.
      realize3.
  3. 3.

    The author of the passage tries to ________.

    1. A.
      convince us that Charles Darwin, Galileo and Newton are the greatest scientists in the world
    2. B.
      draw the conclusion that basic sciences are simple things
    3. C.
      prove that two sheets of paper, with the same size and shape, will fall at the same speed
    4. D.
      draw our attention to everyday happenings around us4
  4. 4.

    Which of the following is TRUE?

    1. A.
      Darwin really did fools experiments.
    2. B.
      According to some people Darwin did foolish experiments.
    3. C.
      It is believed by all the people that things could be important though they seemed to be simple.
    4. D.
      Galileo and Newton worked out ancient Greek physics.
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1. 1.本题为判断题。短文并没有说 Charles Darwin是哪个国家的科学家,可排除A;由第二段可知别人认为Darwin的许多实验不值得做,可把B排除;文中没有论述Darwin与别人相处的事情,可排除D。由“he believed all things could be important however simple they seemed to be.(Para 3)”可推出答案C。
2. 2.本题为词义猜测题。由上文可知作者认为做这个简单实验是重要的,它解释了目前人们对于物理方面的理解。因此这些理解当然是推翻了一些希腊古典物理学的观点。由此可推知set aside与throw away同义。
3. 3.本题为主旨大意题。短文的最后一段点明最简单的事情都可能动摇科学的根基,意在告诉读者要留意身边的每一件事,哪怕它非常简单。
4. 4. 本题为细节考查题。短文第一段第二句“Or did he do experiments that were so simple and basic that other people just thought they were foolish?”明确告诉我们,有些人认为Darwin做了愚蠢的实验。
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There has been an outpouring of love for, a 23-year-old disabled woman whose dog was killed in front of her while a groomer(美容师) tried to trim(修剪) its claws.
Calls and e-mails came from as far away as the Upper Peninsula and Arizona as well as Oakland and Macomb counties, offering Laurie Crouch, who uses a wheelchair because of multiple sclerosis(硬化症), everything from dogs to money, such as that from Jason Daly of Roseville who said, “ I would like to buy her a new dog.”
A story about the death of Crouch’s pet, Gooch, was printed on the front page of Macomb Daily. Crouch said a man sat on the dog to trim its nails. Gooch died after one claw was trimmed.
Crouch yelled at the groomer to stop when she saw Gooch was struggling to breathe, but she said she was ignored. “If I could have walked, I would have put my hands on her and pulled her off my dog and physically stopped her, but I can’t do that.” Gooch was not a trained service animal, but naturally helped Crouch by picking up things for her.
“This case is absolute animal abuse(虐待),” Larry Obrecht, division manager of the Oakland County Animal Shelter in Auburn Hills, said.
People who read the story contacted Oakland Press to offer help. A message, from Rebecca Amett of Giggles N Wiggles Puppy Rescue, in Roseville, said, “We have puppies to donate … and want to help the young woman who lost her service dog.”
“When Gooch was with me, I was happy,” Crouch said, “I think I can be happy again but no animal can replace Gooch. There’s never going to be another Gooch out there but I think I will find a dog that can bring me joy again.”

  1. 1.

    What does the passage mainly tell us?

    1. A.
      A disabled woman’s service dog.
    2. B.
      A cruel groomer killed a disabled woman’s dog.
    3. C.
      People’s love for a disabled woman who lost her dog.
    4. D.
      Disabled woman loves to have the dog as company.
  2. 2.

    People called and emailed to             .

    1. A.
      offer help and care to Laurie Crouch.
    2. B.
      give their angry voice to the groomer.
    3. C.
      offer a cure for Crouch’s disease.
    4. D.
      tell Crouch how to punish the groomer.
  3. 3.

    Gooch died mainly because           .

    1. A.
      the groomer was careless.
    2. B.
      the groomer sat on the dog with another man.
    3. C.
      the dog was wearing a collar.
    4. D.
      the groomer didn’t know how to trim the dog’s nails
  4. 4.

    We can infer from the passage that          .

    1. A.
      Crouch refused to take another dog.
    2. B.
      Crouch must be sad after losing her dog.
    3. C.
      Crouch has accepted another dog from a stranger.
    4. D.
      Crouch can live well without a dog’s company.

There is no doubt that much of the profit of a business—sometimes the whole of its success—depends upon the use of the odds and ends.The odds and ends are various small things,which are left over when the main things are produced.But they possess a real value of their own.
If a business,big or small,looked down upon these odds and ends,it would mean a big difference in the amount of the benefit of the business.Take a meat factory for instance, there are countless odds and ends—bones and hair,which can be made into glue and rope to increase its profit greatly.
Then,if we are college students,what about our odds and ends—the odd moments? Take time for example.Every one of us has the exact same amount of it.Everyone’s success or failure depends on the use of their time.But everyone uses the time more or less in the same way.However,why many great men in science or art have made huge successes for themselves in the world?Because they have made best use of their odd moments.Take Thomas A.Edison, he never allowed his odd moments to slip by.He thought,planned,and tried his inventions.He always worked twenty hours out of each twenty-four.His inventions made him famous all over the world,and provided valuable wealth for the human beings.
So, remember this axiom:very busy people always find time for everything.However,people with great spare time find time for nothing.Is it very strange?Not at all!The question is how to gather up fragments of time and make full use of them.As many big businesses have found,that the real profit is in using the odds and ends.We also must do in this way to make best use of our odd moments and manage to be successful in something that we do.

  1. 1.

    What are odds and ends?

    1. A.
      They are nothing useful.
    2. B.
      They are various small,but valuable things.
    3. C.
      They are the main things that factories produce.
    4. D.
      They are odd moments students deny to gather up.
  2. 2.

    Why should the odds and ends be made full use of ?Because  ____   .

    1. A.
      lots of factors in success or in failure depend on the best use of odds and ends
    2. B.
      they control to possess a value of their own
    3. C.
      they are various small things people don’t want
    4. D.
      they are useless things left over when the main things are produced
  3. 3.

    What does the word “Axiom” in the fourth paragraph mean?

    1. A.
      clear and evident without proof
    2. B.
      statement accepted as true without proof of argument
    3. C.
      statement that can be argued
    4. D.
      regulation accepted in scientific usage
  4. 4.

    “Fragments of time” equals  “____   ”in the above passage.

    1. A.
      the odds and ends
    2. B.
      immense leisure
    3. C.
      the main things
    4. D.
      the odd moments

Did you ever think someone was scary (恐怖的)because they looked different or ate strange food? Well, they might think the same about you! One of the things we all need to do is to celebrate variety.We shouldn’t think badly of people from other cultures because they behave differently from us.
Sometimes we treat people from other countries unfairly, because one person from that culture did something bad.Well, has your class ever been punished just because a few kids were causing trouble? Has your whole family ever been blamed for something your little sister did? It doesn’t seem fair, does it? It’s just equally unfair to blame a whole culture for what two or three people have done.
So here are some things that you can do to help yourself understand other cultures:
①Find common ground!
Just remember that even though some people look different on the outside, that doesn’t change how they are on the inside.They still have the exact same feelings!
②________________
Because someone from another culture has been mean to you, you decide to avoid everyone from that culture.Well think about it.Why are you blaming them for something they didn’t have anything to do with? Put yourself in their shoes.How would you feel? Putting yourself inside someone else’s head can be a very powerful way to understand WHY they are acting the way they are.
③Try to make friends with people from other cultures!
You could ask them about their culture, or what it is like in their country, if they can remember, or if they have ever lived there.Try foods from their culture, or ask them about words in their language.You might be surprised at how interesting other cultures can be! You can join great discussion groups, participate in projects, and have lots of fun doing new things.
④Be aware that you’ve judged other people
If you know what you have done, it helps to make things better.Pay attention to what you think about other people.It helps.

  1. 1.

    What is mainly discussed in this passage?  

    1. A.
      Why there are differences between people
    2. B.
      What to do to understand other cultures
    3. C.
      How people feel when they meet people from other cultures
    4. D.
      The differences between people from different cultures
  2. 2.

    Which of the following can be put into the blank behind ②?

    1. A.
      Avoid everyone from that culture!
    2. B.
      Put all responsibilities on others!
    3. C.
      Consider oneself first!
    4. D.
      Don’t blame all because of one!
  3. 3.

    The underlined word “celebrate” most probably means “_______”.

    1. A.
      feel proud of
    2. B.
      express ideas of
    3. C.
      praise and enjoy
    4. D.
      pay attention to
  4. 4.

    The following can be the better way to treat foreigners except_______.

    1. A.
      join their discussion groups
    2. B.
      try foods from their culture
    3. C.
      avoid meeting them
    4. D.
      find common ground

Getting ready for a big test? Want to get some extra energy for your next sports event? Or do you just need to relax? Match the mood you’re in( or the mood you’d like to be in) to the descriptions below and find out what color may help.
Feeling tired: Red can help you meet the demands of a busy day. If you’ve got a tough day ahead, try wearing a red sweater or painting your fingernails a rich red to boost(增加) your energy.
Feeling tense or depressed: Green may give you a sense of peace. Take a long walk through a tree-filled park or read a book in a grassy area.
Wanting to use your creativity: Violet(紫罗兰色) helps increase creativity. Think of a creative project you’d like to start and use the color violet as your main theme.
Experiencing lack of interest: Yellow helps to improve thought process and mental sharpness. Start keeping a diary on yellow notepaper, and get some sunlight on your face.
Needing to boost your imagination: Indigo(靛蓝色) strengthens dream activity. Put on your favorite pair of jeans and a pair of indigo sunglasses.
Feeling sad, self-conscious, nervous: Orange may help start your emotions and make you more social. Buy yourself an orange book bag or purse and carry it with you on the days when you’re feeling low.
Having trouble sleeping: Blue helps calm your nerves and brings relaxation. Buy some blue sheets for your bed and curl up with your favorite magazines for a relaxing night.

  1. 1.

    If you’re trying to calm yourself down, you may ________.

    1. A.
      wear a red sweater
    2. B.
      walk through green fields.
    3. C.
      put on a pair of jeans
    4. D.
      buy a yellow bag
  2. 2.

    Which of the following is most helpful in producing unique artwork?

    1. A.
      Red
    2. B.
      Green
    3. C.
      Violet
    4. D.
      Orange
  3. 3.

    According to the passage, orange____________.

    1. A.
      helps fire one’s imagination
    2. B.
      helps you deal with people easily
    3. C.
      helps have a good rest
    4. D.
      helps save energy
  4. 4.

    If you want to be in high spirits, which colors may help?

    1. A.
      Red and yellow
    2. B.
      Yellow and blue
    3. C.
      Green and violet
    4. D.
      Blue and green

From James Dean to Growing Pains, Hollywood has long had a love affair with the relationship between teens and their parents. As the fascination with this relationship attests, parents play a crucial role in the development of their children's personalities.
Teenagers learn by closely observing what people around them do. Parents are literally their first teachers and serve as role models. From hygiene to habits, from time management to personal manner, parents form the foundation of their children's characteristics. These tiny individual factors on our everyday behavior collectively constitute who we are.
A second influence occurs at the spiritual level. Parental treatment of children is reflected in children's relationship with others. For example, my dad was quite angry with my study habits a few years back and lost his temper.I clearly remember that I too would easily lose my cool and shout at people, often saying things I later regretted, in those difficult days.
Parents of my fellow classmates often tend to be anxious about the studies of their children, which can lead to a lack of confidence in their children. If we are boats weathering a storm as we navigate toward maturity, then parents should be our captains. It is as easy to lead us to shipwreck as is to take us ashore safely.
To be fair, the guidance and influence of our parents are not the sole factors in molding us. There are numerous examples of teens forging their own paths and becoming something of which their parents never dreamed. Even so, parents must be a fundamental force that positively influences their children. At their best, they can help to solve teenage problems with a respect for their children's thoughts.

  1. 1.

    James Dean and Growing Pains in the first paragraph are described as follows EXCEPT    .

    1. A.
      they are about love affairs in family life
    2. B.
      they are mentioned at the beginning of the passage to introduce the topic
    3. C.
      they reflect a very important role parents play in childhood development
    4. D.
      they are typical presentations of the relationship between teens and their parents
  2. 2.

    If parents are worried about the studies of their children, their children will      .

    1. A.
      easily lose their temper
    2. B.
      lack self-confidence
    3. C.
      follow their own paths
    4. D.
      tend to shout at people
  3. 3.

    We can conclude from the passage that      .

    1. A.
      teens will always be what their parents expect them to
    2. B.
      parents' behavior influences their children both physically and mentally
    3. C.
      the guidance and influence of parents are the only factor in molding teens
    4. D.
      parents should be our captains when we teens are on boats in a storm
  4. 4.

    The passage is intended mainly for      .

    1. A.
      teens
    2. B.
      teachers
    3. C.
      students
    4. D.
      parents

Talking to Teachers—Teachers are just people.Behind that desk, is a living, breathing human being.And just like any human being, they will probably be friendly to people who talk nicely to them.Teachers also seem to get along better with children who take schoolwork seriously and are prepared for class.And, just like any other human being, teachers like to be appreciated.The next time your teacher helps you solve a math problem or figure out a science project, say thank you with a smile.
Talking to Parents—Parents can be very supportive if their children ask for help.If you think there’s something your parents can do to help you socialize more or feel more comfortable around people, then ask them.Very often, parents want very much to help, but really don’t know what to do.Pick a quiet time of the day and ask to talk.Tell them how you feel.Maybe they had the same trouble when they were kids.
This Stranger Thing—This is always a tough one.How do you deal with a neighbor, the mail carrier, or someone walking down your street—situations that often seem to cause arguments between kids and parents.The answer to these questions will vary from kid to kid, from parent to parent because all cultures are different.Some folks live in small towns where a hello to everyone is “what’s done”.Then there are kids who live in the city who may have been taught not to speak to anyone they don’t know.If you’re having trouble with this and always feel awkward in these kinds of situations, you might want to talk to your parents or a teacher about it.Where do they think you should draw the line? When is silence rude and when is it wise?

  1. 1.

    From the first paragraph we may learn that teachers dislike____ .

    1. A.
      being talked to nicely
    2. B.
      their students to be serious with the schoolwork
    3. C.
      the students’ appreciation
    4. D.
      the students who are not ready for classes
  2. 2.

    If your parents are not supportive and you are not getting along quite well with your parents, who or what is to blame?

    1. A.
      Your parents.
    2. B.
      Yourself.
    3. C.
      Lack of communication.
    4. D.
      Your teachers.
  3. 3.

    The underlined word in the third paragraph is close in meaning to____.

    1. A.
      afraid
    2. B.
      puzzled
    3. C.
      strange
    4. D.
      familiar
  4. 4.

    The passage doesn’t say but it implies that in daily communication____.

    1. A.
      arguments often happen between kids and parents
    2. B.
      we should talk to the neighbors and other people according to different cultures
    3. C.
      city people and country people greet in the same way
    4. D.
      we should fit our words with proper situations

I clearly remember my mom telling me to drink milk every day—one glass in the morning and another at night. I also remember loving it while my sister thought quite the opposite—she would surreptitiously pour her milk into the sink or water the plants with it! I guess I should thank my mom for making us drink a lot of milk, so rich in calcium(钙), during those important years.
Today, calcium shortage is one of the main concerns of women in their 30s or even early 20s. The great fear is that when we reach our 50s or 60s, osteoprosis(骨质疏松症)will set in. That is why you can see a lot of advertisements for products supposedly containing a lot of calcium.
Because calcium is not that easy to acquire from the food we normally eat, busy women these days should take calcium supplements(补充物). There are a lot of different forms of these---calcium carbonate(碳酸钙),oyster(牡蛎)shell or bone-meal-based calcium supplements.
You have to be careful when choosing which kind to take. This is because calcium is not easily absorbed by the body. So the fact that you are taking supplements doesn’t mean that the body is actually benefiting from them. Different supplements may have different instructions on dosage(剂量)and manner of intake. You can ask your doctor to help you determine which supplement is the best for your needs.

  1. 1.

    From what the author’s mother did we may infer that___________________.

    1. A.
      her children had osteoporosis
    2. B.
      she knew her children would benefit from milk
    3. C.
      she must have suffered from osteorosis
    4. D.
      she didn’t like her daughter who didn’t obey her order
  2. 2.

    Based on the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

    1. A.
      The author’s sister will suffer from osteoprosis when reaches her 50s or 60s
    2. B.
      Many businessmen have already been selling products supposedly containing calcium.
    3. C.
      We can’t get enough calcium only from food we eat every day
    4. D.
      Women as young as their 20s should be concerned about calcium shortage
  3. 3.

    What does the underlined word “surreptitiously” in the first paragraph probably mean?

    1. A.
      Honestly
    2. B.
      Frankly
    3. C.
      Secretly
    4. D.
      Curiously
  4. 4.

    We may infer from the last paragraph that____________________.

    1. A.
      what one chooses as a calcium supplement might not work
    2. B.
      one shouldn’t take in calcium without the permission of a doctor
    3. C.
      the more calcium supplements one uses, the more calcium one can take in
    4. D.
      it is dangerous to use calcium supplements without the guidance

Based on much existing research and their own case studies, Julie Young of Utah State University and four other scientists conclude that loose dogs may represent a huge danger to wildlife, especially endangered species, by hunting down or worrying them and by spreading diseases. They also found that dogs, their worldwide numbers around 500 million, can cause more damage to wildlife and livestock(牲畜) than wolves and other enemies of these animals.
Young gave examples from the US state of Idaho, where research showed the presence of dogs reducing some deer populations. On the Navajo American Indians’ reservation in northeastern Arizona, packs of loose dogs are chasing livestock. They have killed populations of small animals such as rabbits and act as a disease carrier for rabies(狂犬病) among people and other animals, she said. Loose dogs also were to blame for distemper outbreak leading to a die-off of endangered black-footed ferrets in northwestern Wyoming in the 1980s.
The phenomenon is not just limited to US; it’s a global problen. Julie Young once studied three endangered species in central Asia: wild sheep, gazelles and antelope. The rate of injury and death to these animals by loose dogs was very high. In another case, Young found that dogs, not wolves, as originally suspected, were responsible for a large number of livestock killings in the mountainous Basque country between Spain and France.
Authors of the new study said the problem is likely to worsen as communities expand. Then how to deal with it?
Indeed, in many countries, leash(拴狗的皮带) laws permit punishment of dog owners whose pets chase wildlife. But lawbreakers are rarely punished because the police lack both people and money.
Young has low-cost solutions to the problem for dog lovers, though. They include public dog-training programs and vaccinating (预防接种) dogs against rabies and other illnesses.

  1. 1.

    . What is the main point of Julie Young’s study?

    1. A.
      Many species are endangered because they are killed by loose dogs.
    2. B.
      Wild dogs are immune to many diseases.
    3. C.
      Wolves are still the greatest enemy of livestock.
    4. D.
      Loose dogs pose a great danger to wildlife.
  2. 2.

    . Which of the following statements about loose dogs is TRUE according to the research?

    1. A.
      There are around 500 million loose dogs around the world.
    2. B.
      The black-footed ferrets in northwestern Wyoming were once the main food source of local loose dogs.
    3. C.
      The problem caused by loose dogs is the most serious in the US.
    4. D.
      People used to think that wolves, rather than loose dogs killed livestock in the Basque country.
  3. 3.

    . Which of the following is among Julie Young’s solutions to the trouble caused by loose dogs?

    1. A.
      More strict leash laws
    2. B.
      Public dog-training programs.
    3. C.
      Vaccinating people against rabies and other illnesses.
    4. D.
      More support from the police.
  4. 4.

    . What is the main point of the article?

    1. A.
      A global disaster caused by loose dogs.
    2. B.
      What makes the dog man’s greatest friend.
    3. C.
      The problem of loose dogs and the possible solutions.
    4. D.
      The danger of the increasing numbers of dogs.

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