5.In the business of day-to-day life,we often forget to stop and be grateful for the present moment.(36)D  It has many mental and physical benefits.If you want to work on being more grateful,try shifting your focus throughout the day.Work on practicing mindfulness,which can help you appreciate the present moment.You should also find a balance,allowing yourself to feel grateful.
(37)A  Mindfulness is also about paying attention to your breath.Breathing is a vital bodily function that we often do not notice throughout the day.Start making a conscious effort to focus on your own breathing.
Breathing is a natural process that follows a certain rhythm.Therefore,when our minds wander and stressful thoughts occur,focusing on the breath can help us stay calm.(38)G.
Find a comfortable place to sit.(39)F   Think of three or four phrases that sum up your core desires.For example,you might come up with something like,"May I be happy in my pursuits.May I have good health.may I be calm and patient throughout the day."
Say this prayer for yourself.(40)B   Direct it towards someone you are thankful for in your life.For example,"May my mother be happy in her pursuits.May my mother have good health,etc."

A.Focus on the breath.
B.Then,direct it outwards.
C.As a result,we feel regretful later
D.However,being grateful is important
E.Find a number of things that can motivate you
F.Close your eyes and imagine your wish for your life
G.It can also allow us to return to the present moment and appreciate it.
6.SCS Global Services(SCS)has evaluated a new methodology for measuring the carbon sequestration(封存) ability of soil under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS),a leading greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting system.The methodology,developed by The Earth Partners,will allow land managers who sequester GHGs in grasslands and farmlands to produce carbon credits for sale in the voluntary market.
Managers of grasslands and farmlands can increase carbon sequestration in soil by practices such as changing grazing(放牧)practices and operating treatments designed to improve the variety and productivity of plant groups.The Earth Partners is presently piloting this methodology with farmers across seven million acres of the Palouse River and Columbia Plateau regions in the Pacific Northwest.
"The VCS program has achieved an important milestone in now combining grassland and rangeland carbon offset projects,"said Dr.Robert J.Hrubes,Executive Vice President of SCS."SCS looks forward to approving and verifying agricultural carbon offset projects that use this very powerful new methodology."
The VM0021 Soil Carbon Quantification Methodology is based on decades of soil carbon research and testing conducted by top soil scientists.The methodology was developed by The Earth Partners and verified by Environmental Services,Inc.as well as SCS Global Services.It is the first soil carbon methodology to be approved for use under the VCS.
"This widely tested methodology is the first to specially deal with soils in a market,"said Steven I.Apfelbaum,Chairman of Applied Ecological Services,Inc.and Director of Science with The Earth Partners.According to Apfelbaum,soils represent the second largest living sink of carbon on the planet.

29.The new methodology is assessed according toB.
A.The Earth Partners            
B.the Verified Carbon Standard
C.Environmental Services,Inc.
D.Applied Ecological Services,Inc.
30.Carbon sequestration in soil can be strengthened byB.
A.selling carbon credits in the voluntary market
B.changing grazing practices and operating treatments
C.reducing the variety and productivity of plant groups
D.decreasing farmlands in the Pacific Northwest
31.Which of the following is true according to the passage?A
A.The VCS program proves to be successful in carbon offset projects.
B.Many soil Carbon Methodologies have already been approved for use.
C.The new methodology has been tested in many fields including soil.
D.Soils seem to be the largest living sink of carbon on the planet.
3.My grandma whom we all called Nanny was a solid,first-generation,Italian immigrant.She came to this country with her family on a tiny ship during World WarⅠwhen she was only 8 years old.During the trip she survived stormy seas,little food,and an attack by a German U-boat.After getting here,her large family worked hard to build a new life in America.They never had much money but were rich in love.
    One day,when I was about 5 or 6 years old,my parents and brothers went on a trip.It was just me and Nanny in the house for the weekend.Nanny seemed so happy to be taking care of me all by herself.She made me a special breakfast that first morning.However,all I could do was to complain about how the food was not how Mom always made it.Nanny quietly put down the plate and went into the living room.I followed a minute later and saw that she had tears in her eyes.It was the first time I had ever seen my strong and proud grandmother cry and I was the one who had caused it.
    I walked over to Nanny,climbed on her lap,and for the first time in my short life I did something else too.I apologized without being told to and asked Nanny to forgive me.She smiled,rubbed my head,and told me I was a good boy even though I didn't feel like one then.
    That memory just like my Nanny's love will stay in my heart forever.It is a sign of both strength and wisdom.Asking for forgiveness helps us to learn,to grow,and to love.

46.Nanny's family immigrated to America mainly becauseD.
A.they suffered starvation in their homeland
B.they wanted to start a rich life in the new land
C.they tried to get away from the terrible climate
D.their country was in war and they needed peace
47.The boy complained to Nanny that the foodA.
A.wasn't cooked the way his mom did
B.was served a bit later than usual
C.was prepared in a special way
D.was just to his parents'taste
48.When seeing Nanny crying in the living room,the author feltB.
A.surprisedB.ashamedC.shockedD.annoyed
49.The author mainly wants to tell us thatA.
A.forgiveness can be beneficial to people asking for it
B.hardships can make children more indifferent
C.grandparents are more tolerant than their grandchildren
D.family ties can sometimes be misused
50.What kind of person is Nanny in author's eyes?D
A.Joyous and jealous.
B.Hardworking and careful.
C.Strong-willed and wise.
D.Kind and sensitive.
7.It's a good time for a theme park,according to a report.There was a four percent growth in the number of visitors to theme parks in 2014 compared with 2013.There were a total of 223,450,000 visits to the top 25 theme parks in 2014.But even extreme enthusiasts may not be able to get to every park on the top-25 list.Here are six theme parks that are less known to Americans.But they're truly worth a visit.
Ocean Park
Hong Kong's Ocean Park is a marine mammal park,animal theme park and amusement park.It came in at No.13 on the top-25 list.
Lotte World
Located in Seoul,South Korea,Lotte World is famous for having the world's largest indoor theme park together with an outdoor theme park.It's also home to South Korea's largest ice skating rink.It was ranked No.14 on the top-25 list.
Everland
Also in South Korea,Everland is located in Gyeonggi-Do.It includes a zoo and a water park and was ranked No.16.
Europa Park
Europe Park,located in Rust,is the largest theme park in Germany and one of four in Europe to make the top-25 list.It got No.21.
Tivoli Gardens
When you take into consideration that Tivoli Gardens is closed a few months every year,its spot at No.23 is impressive.Located in Copenhagen,it's famous for its fairy-tale atmosphere and antique roller coaster.
De Efteling
    De Efteling is a fantasy-themed amusement park in Katsheuvel,the Netherlands.The attractions are based on elements from ancient myths and legends,fairy tales,fables and folklore.It was ranked No.24.
1.Compared with the year2013,in 2014C.
A.more theme parks became available
B.admission fees to theme parks became higher
C.more people went to visit theme parks
D.there were more extreme theme park enthusiasts
2.How many European theme parks are on the top-25 list?B
A.2          B.3            C.4            D.5
3.What do we learn about Tivoli Gardens?B
A.It's the best theme park in Europe.
B.It cannot be visited all year round.
C.It doesn't have many exciting activities.
D.It has nothing in common with De Efteling.

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