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Animal conservation

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

Dodos

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 the 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(偷袭者)．

The Giant Panda

The future of the World Wildlife Fund's symbol is far from certain.As few as 1，600 pandas 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 animal's continued existence.

Whales

The International Whaling Commission is fighting to ensure the survival of the whale species.Despite the fact that one－third of the world's oceans have been declared the 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 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 5，000 and 7，000 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.

1.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

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

A. The Dodo，Rhinos and Giant Pandas.

B. The Rhino，Whales and South China Tigers.

C. The Rhino，Pandas，Whales and Tigers.

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

3.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 activities.

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

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

4.Which of the following is mentioned in all the descriptions of those wild animals?

A. The way of their life.

B. The reason for their extinction or being in danger.

C. Why they are hunted.

D. Punishment for hunting wild animals.

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The first Europeans to occupy Canada's Prince Edward Island were the French in the 1500s. At that time, its name was Ile Saint-Jean. When the British took over in 1758, they changed the name to its current one in honor of Prince Edward, the first son of Britain's King George Ⅲ.

Today many communities find their places in Prince Edward Island, but Charlottetown is the only one that can call itself a metropolitan(大都市)area, despite the fact that it is a small one. About 60,000 people live in the city and surrounding area. The city's center area remains relatively unchanged from its 19th century beginnings. Charlottetown's boardwalk runs alongside the water,past docks,boats,shops and restaurants. Historic homes line the streets. During summer months, costumed characters walk around the city and tell of it history.

Cavendish beach welcomes beach lovers. The gulf streams makes the water warm and wonderful for swimming, and the island's 1,760-kilometer coastline means a beach is never far away.

Nine of PEI's 63 lighthouses will welcome visitors in the summer. Besides enjoying stunning views from the tops, visitors can browse in the small museums and learn about the island's history.

The most popular time to visit PE I is July to August, when the average temperature reaches 23℃ during the day. From January to February, the average daytime high is only -3.3°C. Each winter, an average 318.2 centimeters of snow fall on the island, covering it with a white blanket.

Considering the island's many visitors, it's no surprise that tourism is important there. Other key industries on the island are agriculture, fishing and information technology. With so much to offer, the island is naturally a desirable place to live as well.

1.What does this island's current name refer to ?

A. A legendary story about its founder

B. A member of the British royal family.

C. A central province of Canada.

D. A fine victory over the French.

2.According to this article, how do other communities compare with Charlottetown?

A. There are nearly double its size. B. They are slightly larger.

C. They are approximately the same size. D. They are much smaller.

3.Where can people walk in Charlottetown according to Paragraph 2?

A. Across the highway. B. Through a field.

C. Beside a harbor. D. Around a factory.

4.Which of the following conclusions can we draw from the text?

A. This article mainly describes the island’s climate.

B. This article implies that farming is an important industry on the island.

C. All PEI’s lighthouses are open to visitors in summer.

D. All PEI’s museums are too small to attract visitors.

He said, “Mother, the boy is very naughty.” →He _____- very naughty.

A. said his mother that the boy was B. said to his mother that the boy is

C. told his mother that the boy was D. spoke to his mother that the boy was

It's generally believed that people act the way they do because of their personalities and attitudes.They recycle their garbage because they care about the environment.They pay $5 for a caramel brulee latte because they like expensive coffee drinks.

It's undeniable that behavior comes from our inner dispositions（性情）,but in many instances we also draw inferences about who we are,as suggested by the social psychologist Daryl Bern,by observing our own behavior.We can be strangers to ourselves.If we knew our own minds,why would we need to guess what our preferences are from our behavior?If our minds were an open book,we would know exactly how much we care about the environment or like lattes.Actually,we often need to look to our behavior to figure out who we are.

Moreover,we don't just use our behavior to learn about our particular types of character—we infer characters that weren't there before.Our behavior is often shaped by little pressures around us,which we fail to recognize.Maybe we recycle because our wives and neighbors would disapprove if we didn’t.Maybe we buy lattes in order to impress the people around us.We should not mistakenly believe that we always behave as a result of some inner disposition.

Whatever pressures there can be or inferences one can make,people become what they do,though it may not be in compliance（符合）with their true desires.Therefore,we should all bear in mind Kurt Vonnegut's advice:"We are what we pretend to be,so we must be careful about what we pretend to be."

1.According to the passage,personalities and attitudes are commonly believed to______.

A. determine one's behavior B. reflect one's taste

C. influence one's surroundings D. result from one's habits

2.Which of the following would Daryl Bern most probably agree with?

A. The return of a wallet can indicate one's honesty.

B. A kind person will offer his seat to the old.

C. One recycles plastics to protect the environment.

D. One buys latte out of true love of coffee.

3.What can be inferred from the underlined sentence in the passage?

A. We fail to realize our inner dispositions.

B. We can be influenced by outside pressures.

C. Our behavior is the result of our true desires.

D. Our characters can shape our social relationships.

4.What does the author mainly discuss in the passage?

A. Personalities and attitudes.

B. Preferences and habits.

C. Behavior and personalities.

D. Attitudes and preferences.

I take the train to work every morning from a train station near my house.I can get to the station quite __________ because there is a shortcut(捷径)to the station.But in the summer，it can get quite smelly because of all the __________．So I always try to __________ through it.Today I was trying to do so as usual __________ something made me stop for a moment.I saw the most beautiful __________ by an old woman walking in front of me with the help of a white __________．

She was short and __________ and had white hair.She was walking __________ as each step took some effort.I hadn't specially noticed her __________，until she stopped near a rubbish bin.

She slowly placed her walking stick __________ the rubbish bin.Then she leaned(倚靠)on it with her right hand.She bent down and __________ the rubbish.She clearly found it __________ and it took her a while.She __________ some rubbish with her left hand and slowly straightened(挺直) herself up again.All the while she used the rubbish bin to __________ herself.She threw the rubbish inside the bin and then __________ walking.It all took her great effort.

There's so much rubbish and no one ever does __________ about it.I was moved to __________ this old woman make such a great effort to keep even a small part of it __________！I haven't been able to __________ thinking about that all day.

I want to follow her example.I've decided to pick up rubbish off the __________ if I see it from now on.I hope people will do the same as I do.

1.A. hard B. early C. easily D. late

2.A. rubbish B. boxes C. bottles D. paper

3.A. walk B. pass C. go D. rush

4.A. so B. until C. when D. because

5.A. back B. act C. mark D. colour

6.A. bike B. stick C. dog D. umbrella

7.A. weak B. rich C. clever D. sad

8.A. quickly B. happily C. angrily D. slowly

9.A. at midnight B. at noon C. at last D. at first

10.A. in B. around C. against D. under

11.A. searched for B. threw away C. reached for D. looked at

12.A. unable B. difficult C. different D. impossible

13.A. picked up B. dropped down C. put in D. lifted up

14.A. warm B. enjoy C. support D. hide

15.A. continued B. started C. enjoyed D. remembered

16.A. something B. anything C. everything D. nothing

17.A. feel B. see C. have D. let

18.A. busy B. beautiful C. dirty D. clean

19.A. keep B. stop C. mind D. regret

20.A. wall B. desk C. ground D. classroom

Here are some top tips for world travelers.

Travel light.1. It’s no fun carrying a huge bag around a foreign city.Don’t take too many clothes and avoid heavy books and electrical equipment.

2. Always keep your passport on you in an inside pocket or special travel belt.There may be thieves about.It’s a good idea to make a photocopy(复印件)of your passport and travel documents.

Transport sense.Don’t let go of your bags on the train.3. There are always thieves on public transport.If you want to sleep,tie your bag to your arm.When you take a taxi,it’s a good idea to ask for the driver’s permit.Many foreigners pay too much money because they take unofficial taxis.

Keep clean.It’s a good idea to wear dark clothes because they hide the dirt while white clothes attract it!Make sure you have plenty of clean underclothes and deodorant(除臭剂).4.

5. You should always be polite and respectful towards the locals.Even if you find their habits and behaviour a bit strange,you shouldn’t show your feelings.Remember,you’re their guest.

A.Be polite.

B.Keep your documents safe.

C.You should carry a spare bag.

D.You don’t want to smell bad!

E.Keep them with you at all times.

F.Make sure your bag isn’t too heavy.

G.It’s a good idea to wear similar clothes to the local people.

introduce … to… for free donate … to…

prepare … for… on average inform … of

1.According to this research, ________ women live between five to seven years longer than men.

2.Before I open the letter, let’s _________ ourselves _______ the news, whether it is good or bad.

3.I think doctors should ________ the patients _______ the side effects of the medicine they take.

4.Peter, I want to _________ you _________ my family.

5.He has offered to do the job ___________.

6.Do you think you are willing to ___________ some of your time ________ the volunteer work?

Lying alongside mountains of smelly garbage under the South American sun, Cateura is a long way from the conservatories of Prague or Vienna. Yet the township, which grew out of Paraguay's largest dump(垃圾场), is gaining a reputation as a hothouse for musical talent and for its youth orchestra(管弦乐队) that plays instruments made from garbage. "The world sends us garbage. We send back music," says Favio Chavez, leader of the "Recycled Orchestra," during a recent visit by the group to Los Angeles. Orchestra members, poor children from Cateura, play violins fashioned from oven trays and guitars made from dessert dishes. The orchestra provides the youngsters an outlet and an escape, a chance to go beyond the mess of their slum(贫民窟) through the music of Mozart, and even Sinatra. "In the beginning, it was difficult to play," says the l0-year-old violinist Celeste Fleitas." But Favio helped me learn over time. From Favio, I have learned to be more responsible and value the things I have."

The destination for more than 1,500 tons of waste each day, the community has no safe drinking water and little access to electricity or sanitation(卫生设施). Illiteracy is severe, and the children of the township often fall into drugs, violence and crimes.

Favio Chavez, a musical talent, came to Cateura as an environmental technician in 2006 and started a youth music school. He knew shop-bought instruments were beyond the means of villagers whose sheds are worth less than a violin, so he approached a carpenter to make some out of waste from the dump.

The orchestra caught the eye of Paraguayan filmmaker Alejandra Amarilla. She uploaded a short piece of the orchestra to YouTube in 2012, hoping to secure crowdfunding for what would become Landfill Harmonic, a documentary released across the United States this month and promoting the youngsters on a tour of the world's music halls later on.

1.What is the best title of the text?

A. Youngsters carry tunes from garbage to victory

B. A music talent hit the road to the world stage

C. A town for music fans

D. An orchestra on a global tour

2.What do we know about Cateura?

A. It has raised people's awareness of recycling trash

B. It has caught more attention through the orchestra

C. It recycles more than l,500 tons of rubbish per day

D. It provides its children with better schooling conditions

3.Why did Alejandra Amarilla upload a piece of the orchestra to YouTube?

A. To assist the youngsters with a world tour

B. To collect funding for a documentary

C. To organize carpenters to make instruments

D. To catch the eye of the Paraguay government

4.What can we learn from Favio Chavez?

A. To work in a team weighs more

B. To recycle things is to conserve things

C. To be creative is a quality of a leader

D. To own nothing is no excuse to do nothing

We often close ourselves off when unfortunate events happen in our lives; instead of letting the world soften us, we let it drive us deeper into ourselves. We try to deflect the hurt and pain by pretending it doesn’t exist, but although we can try this all we want, in the end, we can’t hide from ourselves. We need to learn to open our hearts

to the potentials of life and let the world soften us.

Whenever we start to let our fears and seriousness get the best of us, we should take a step back and re-evaluate our behavior. The items listed below are ways you can open your heart more fully and completely.

Breathe into pain

Whenever a painful situation arises in your life, try to embrace it instead of running away or trying to mask the hurt. When the sadness strikes, take a deep breath and lean into it. When we run away from sadness that’s unfolding in our lives, it gets stronger and more real. We take an emotion that’s fleeting and make it a solid event, instead of something that passes through us.

By utilizing our breath we soften our experiences. If we dam them up, our lives will stagnate, but when we keep them flowing, we allow more newness and greater experiences to blossom.

Embrace the uncomfortable

We all know what that twinge(刺痛) of anxiety feels like. We know how fear feels in our bodies: the tension in our necks, the tightness in our stomachs, etc. We can practice leaning into these feelings of discomfort and let them show us where we need to go.

The initial impulse is to run away — to try and suppress these feelings by not acknowledging them. When we do this, we close ourselves off to the parts of our lives that we need to experience most. The next time you have this feeling of being truly uncomfortable, do yourself a favor and lean into the feeling. Act in spite of the fear.

Ask your heart what it wants

We’re often confused at the next step to take, making pros and cons lists until our eyes bleed and our brains are sore. Instead of always taking this approach, what if we engaged a new part of ourselves that isn’t usually involved in the decision making process?

I know we’ve all felt decisions or actions that we had to take simply due to our “gut” impulses: when asked, we can’t explain the reasons behind doing so — just a deep knowing that it had to get done. This instinct is the part of ourselves we’re approaching for answers.

To start this process, take few deep breaths then ask, “Heart, what decision should I make here? What action feels the most right?”

See what comes up, then engage and evaluate the outcome.

Title: Open Our Hearts

Background information

★Unfortunate events often 1. us deeper into ourselves;

★We can’t hide ourselves 2. the fact that we pretend not to have been hurt;

★We should take a step back and re-evaluate our behavior whenever fears and seriousness 3. us.

4. to helping open our hearts

★Breathe into pain

★Try to embrace it instead of running away or trying to 5. up the hurt whenever a painful situation arises in our lives;

★Utilize our breath and we can 6.more newness and greater experiences in the future.

★Embrace the uncomfortable

★We can practice leaning into the feelings of discomfort and 7.a way out in our lives;

★Running away only8.us experiencing the parts of our lives that we need most.

★Ask your heart what it wants

★To treat the process of decision making from a different9. ;

★See what10., then engage and evaluate the outcome.

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