Scientists are placing robotic dogs in the homes of lonely old people to test whether they can improve the quality of life for humans. Alan Beck, an expert(专家) in human-animal relationship, and Nancy Edwards, a professor of nursing, are leading the animal-assisted study on the effect of robotic dogs on old people’s depression (沮丧) , physical activity, and life satisfaction.

         In the study, the robot, called AIBO, is placed for six weeks in the houses of some old people who live alone. Before placing AIBO in the home, scientists will collect baseline data(数据) for six weeks. These old people will keep a diary to note their feelings and activity before and after AIBO. Then, the scientists will review the data to test if it has produced any changes in the life of its owner.

         “I talk to him all the time, and he responds to my voice,” says a seventy-year-old lady. “When I’m watching TV, he’ll stay in my arms until he wants down. He has his own mind.”

The AIBOs respond to certain orders. The scientists say they have some advantages over live dogs, especially for old people. Often the elderly are disabled and cannot care for an animal by walking it or playing with it. A robotic dog removes exercise and feeding concerns.

       “At the beginning, it was believed that no one would relate(与……相关) to the robotic dog, because it was metal and not furry.” Beck says. “Hopefully, down the road, these robotic pets could become a more-valuable health helper. They will record their masters’ blood pressure, oxygen levels or heart rhythms(心律). AIBOs may even one day have games that can help stimulate(刺激) older people’s minds.”

1.The purpose of Beck and Edwards’ study is to _____________.

A. understand human-animal relationship

B. make lonely old people’s life better

C. find the causes of old people’s loneliness

D. improve the animal-assisted research

2. In the research, the old people are asked to _____________.

A. note the activities of AIBOs

B. keep AIBOs at home for 12 weeks

C. record their feelings and activity

D. study the collected information

3.What does the underlined word “removes” mean?

A. moves again                   B. is movable         C. doesn’t need                      D. need

4.What is the better point of AIBO than live dogs?

A. It is easier to keep at home.

B. It can help the disabled people.

C. It responds to all the human orders.

D. It can watch TV with its owner.

5.The writer seems to suggest that the future robotic dogs may__________.

A. cure certain diseases                                                B. keep old people active

C. change people’s ideas                                                        D. look more like real dogs

Traveling is one of the most important activities and people have been interested in it for many years. Modern traffic develops fast, so traveling to different places has become much easier than before.

　　Staying healthy while traveling can make your trip happier.But do you know how to keep healthy during a trip？The following information may be useful for you.

　　　Before traveling：

　　●Wear comfortable shoes，a hat and sunglasses.

　　●Take some necessary medicine with you.They can be used when you get sick or have other problems.

　　●If you do lots of sports like walking or climbing during your trip，you should do some exercise for weeks or months before you leave.

　　　While traveling：

　　●Be sure not to eat dirty food or bad fruit.

　　●Have enough time to take a rest during your trip.

　　●Tap water is not safe，so drink bottled water and always clean the cover on the bottle.

判断下列句子是否与短文内容相符，相符的填“T”，不相符的填“F”。

1.Traveling has become much easier because of the modern traffic development.

2.You should wear less clothes before you leave your home for a trip.

3.You had better not be too tired while you are having a trip.

4.If you walk more and eat more while traveling, your trip will be happier.

5.The passage mainly talks about activities while traveling

阅读短文，按要求完成短文后的各项任务。

There was once a lonely girl who was thirsty for love.【1】One day while she was walking in the forest, she found two lovely songbirds（黄莺）. But the birds were so hungry and weak that they could not sing any songs. The girl took them home and put them in a small cage. She cared them with love and the birds grew stronger. Every morning they greeted her with a wonderful song. The girl felt great love for the birds.

One day the girl left the door of the cage open. The larger and stronger one of the two birds flew from the cage. The girl was afraid that he would【2】____ ________. So when the bird flew close, she caught him quickly. She was glad that the bird did not fly away. But she held him too tight (紧),and the bird died in her hand. She opened her hand and sadly looked at the dead bird. She knew that her love had killed him.

The other bird was moving back and forth (来回地)in the cage. She knew he wanted very much to fly in the clear blue sky. So she opened the door of the cage .The bird flew out and circled once, twice, three times……

The girl watched happily at the bird’s enjoyment. Suddenly he flew closer and landed softly on her shoulder. He sang her the sweetest song.

The fastest way to lose love is to hold on it too tight; the best way to keep love is to give it wings!

1.在【2】处填入适当的词使句意完整、上下文通顺： ________ ___________

2.将【1】句译成中文:_____________________________________

3.根据课文内容，回答问题。

Why did the larger and stronger bird die ? .___________

4.在文中找出与下列句子意思相近的句子:

They sang a wonderful song to greet her every morning.-___________

5.找出文中最能表达该短文主题的句子:____________

Traveling is one of the most important activities and people have been interested in it for many years. Modern traffic develops fast, so traveling to different places has become much easier than before.
　　Staying healthy while traveling can make your trip happier.But do you know how to keep healthy during a trip？The following information may be useful for you.
　　　Before traveling：
　　●Wear comfortable shoes，a hat and sunglasses.
　　●Take some necessary medicine with you.They can be used when you get sick or have other problems.
　　●If you do lots of sports like walking or climbing during your trip，you should do some exercise for weeks or months before you leave.
　　　While traveling：
　　●Be sure not to eat dirty food or bad fruit.
　　●Have enough time to take a rest during your trip.
　　●Tap water is not safe，so drink bottled water and always clean the cover on the bottle.
判断下列句子是否与短文内容相符，相符的填“T”，不相符的填“F”。
【小题1】Traveling has become much easier because of the modern traffic development.
【小题2】You should wear less clothes before you leave your home for a trip.
【小题3】You had better not be too tired while you are having a trip.
【小题4】If you walk more and eat more while traveling, your trip will be happier.
【小题5】The passage mainly talks about activities while traveling