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Why Cats Scratch Tings

In has long been assumed that when cats scratch objects with their front paws（爪子）that they are sharpening their claws.   1  Research on cat behavior suggests that the major reason for this behavior is communication. By scratching up the bark of a tree (or the leg of your favorite chair) the cat is letting other cats or people know where she is and what she is up to.

Cats tend to pick a small number of noticeable objects in their environments to scratch such as trees, fence posts repeatedly.  2  The scratched surface leaves a highly visible mark that can be easily seen by other cats. In addition, cats have special glands （腺）in their paws so that when they make scratching movements they leave scent（气味）that the cats can smell. The fact that cats leave scent marks by making scratching movements may be the reason that cats will continue to scratch objects even after they have been declawed.  3 

We don’t know exactly what cats are communicating with their scratching. Both males and females do it. It is done inside and outside the home and even by cats living with no other cats around.  4   Cats don’t scratch up your furniture to bother you or just to be destructive, but for specific reasons, one of which is communicating. Cats also scratch to extend their bodies, during play, and possibly as a greeting or to relieve dissatisfaction when prevented from doing other things they want to do.

  5  It is easier to prevent problem scratching rather than trying to change your cat’s preference for the arm of your sofa after it has become a built up habit. Thus, the goal is to establish acceptable scratching habits by getting your cat to prefer a scratching post rather than the arm of your sofa.

A．It turns out that this is only a secondary reason.

B．This is why the tree next door looks so scratched up.

C．Cats use other parts of their bodies to communicate as well.

D．Small pieces of bark have accumulated on the ground underneath.

E．Scratching can result in considerable damage, owner dissatisfaction.

F．Declawed cats may still be leaving scent marks on objects they scratch.

G．It could be a defensive warning or just a marker that announces its existence.

Where did all the tigers go? That’s what Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh wants to know. India’s Sariska Project Tiger Reserve, once home to 26 tigers, is now home to none. Singh has ordered a police investigation into the   39 ，and created a new taskforce to save the   40  animals.
Tigers are an endangered species(物种). Half of the world’s tiger   41  live in India. For years, tigers have been disappearing from India’s national parks, but Sariska may be the last straw. And the government has to react.
On Thursday, Singh held the first meeting of   42  officials, wildlife experts, and related leaders, aiming to count the nation’s remaining tigers, and to come up with a plan to keep them safe.
It is not hard to guess why the tigers are disappearing. Poachers (偷猎者) can   43  the big cats for $50,000 each. Tiger skin and bones are popular in Chinese   44 . A single tiger tooth can fetch $120. Recently, a group of poachers admitted killing ten tigers in Sariska and were   45 .
“Indian tiger poaching is probably the biggest conservation problem in modern times.” said Belinda Wright, the head of the Wildlife Protection Society of India.
However, poaching isn’t the only   46 . Many poachers use advanced technologies, like night glasses and long–range binoculars. Forest security officers are paid so   47  that few of them bother to track down the poachers. Even if a security guard were to find a poacher, many carry only a stick to make him obey the law.
Tiger fans hope that Singh’s plans mean end for the poachers and   48  for the endangered species.

【小题9】

A．commonly B．poorly C．slightly D．highly

       Diane Ray was completely self-centered and very spoilt. Her parents gave her   36  she wanted, knowing that she would throw a temper tantrum(耍小孩脾气)if they did not. She would scream and kick and  37  on the floor drumming her heels. Her parents always   38  .

       That was why she was alone on the  39  , wearing an expensive swimsuit. It has taken a massive tantrum to  40  her parents to buy it. They were back at the beach-house,  41  from the tantrum she had thrown when they told her that it was too dangerous to go diving  42  . “Dangerous ?” she had said. “You just don’t want me to have  43  . I’m going and if you try to stop me, I’ll scream.”

       “What are you doing ?” a voice asked. Diane jumped. She did not know that the man was there  44  he spoke .

       “I’m going diving, ” she answered.

       “You shouldn’t swim that day, ” the man  45  . “There is a storm coming up.”

       “You should mind your own   46  !” Diane replied and walked into the gentle waves.

       “If you go out there you’ll be  47  ,” the man called after her. She did not bother to reply.

       Diane slipped into the water and dived   48   until white caps began rolling in and it became harder to  49  against the current (水流). Saltwater hit against her face, making it  50  to breathe. Oh, why had she not listened to advice.

       Panicking, she began to  51  . Then, just as it seemed as if she would slip beneath the surface, she heard a  52  voice. “Hold on ! I’m coming.” With  53  , she say the old man rowing an ancient-looking boat towards her. “I hope you’ve learned a lesson. You put us both in  54  , ” he shouted angrily, as he dragged her over the side of the  55  . Gratefully, Diane thanked him and ran towards the beach-house.

36.  A. either                     B. neither                   C. nothing           D. everything

37.  A. jump               B. lie                   C. spin                D. sleep

38.  A. set out                   B. set in                     C. gave in           D. gave out

39.  A. beach                    B. bed                 C. floor                D. ship

40.  A. allow               B. warn               C. get                  D. prefer

41.  A. changing        B. recovering            C. appearing            D. traveling

42.  A. alone                     B. away                     C. again                    D. aside

43.  A. time                B. money                   C. food               D. fun

44.  A. when                     B. until                 C. after               D. once

45.  A. decided         B. intended        C. advised         D. repeated

46.  A. business        B. swimsuit        C. friends          D. parents

47.  A. angry                     B. sorry               C. confused              D. excited

48.  A. nervously              B. sadly                     C. shyly               D. happily

49.  A. rise                 B. swim                     C. stop                D. row

50.  A. difficult           B. easy               C. comfortable          D. suitable

51.  A. speak                    B. sing                C. sniff                D. scream

52.  A. calm               B. frightening            C. beautiful         D. disgusting

53.  A. regret                    B. relief               C. interest          D. ease

54.  A. power                    B. safety                    C.. danger          D. thought

55.  A. house                    B. wave                     C. beach                   D. boat

Your body, which has close relations with the food you eat, is the most important thing you own, so it needs proper treatment and proper nourishment（营养）. The old saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away. ” is not as silly as some people think. The body needs fruit and vegetables because they contain vitamin C. Many people take extra vitamins in pill form(丸剂), believing that these will make them healthy. But a good diet is made up of nourishing food and this gives all the vitamins you need. The body doesn’t need or use extra vitamins, so why waste money on them?

    In the modern western world, many people are too busy to bother about eating properly. They throw away the good habits and throw anything into their stomachs, eating hurriedly and carelessly. The list of illnesses caused or made worse by bad eating habits is frightening.

1.From the first sentence we know that ________

    A. all kinds of food you eat can be made into nourishment

    B. your body is make up of the food you eat

    C. what you eat has great effect on your health

    D. the more you eat, the better you will feel

2. How do you understand the old saying underlined in the passage?

    A. Eating apples regularly brings lots of benefits to our health.

    B. Doctors are no longer necessary if we eat an apple every day.

C. The apple is the best among all kinds of fruits.

    D. An apple is a good way to cure illnesses.

3. What can we conclude from the second paragraph?

    A. Our bodies need food, or we can’t live.

    B. Often eating apples is a good habit.

    C. Taking extra vitamin pills is completely useless.

    D. A good diet is of great importance for our health.

4.In modern western countries, ________.

    A. people don’t want to pay more attention to their eating

    B. lots of people’s illnesses are caused or made worse by bad eating habits

    C. people throw everything into their stomachs without digestion

    D. people are only too busy to cook meals fro themselves

5. If we want to keep healthy, we should ________ .

A. only eat an apple a day

B. eat properly

C. take as many vitamin pills as possible

D. throw everything into our stomachs slowly and carefully

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Your body, which has close relations with the food you eat, is the most important thing you own, so it needs proper treatment and proper nourishment（营养）. The old saying "An apple a day keeps the doctor away. " is not as silly as some people think. The body needs fruit and vegetables because they contain vitamin C. Many people take extra vitamins in pill form(丸剂), believing that these will make them healthy. But a good diet is made up of nourishing food and this gives all the vitamins you need. The body doesn't need or use extra vitamins, so why waste money on them?
In the modem western world, many people are too busy to bother about eating properly. They throw away the good habits and throw anything into their stomachs, eating hurriedly and carelessly. The list of illnesses caused or made worse by bad eating habits is frightening.
41. From the first sentence we know that ________,
A. all kinds of food you eat can be made into nourishment
B. your body is made up of the food you eat.
C. what you eat has great effect on your health
D. the more you eat, the better you will feel
42. How do you understand the old saying underlined in the passage?
A. Eating apples regularly brings lots of benefits to our health.
B. Doctors are no longer necessary if we eat an apple every day.
C. The apple is the best among all kind of fruits.
D. An apple is a good way to cure illnesses.
43. What can we conclude from the second paragraph?
A. Our bodies need food, or we can't live.
B. Often eating apples is a good habit.
C. Taking extra vitamin pills is completely useless.
D. A good diet is of great importance for our health.
44. In modern western countries, ________.
A. people don't want to pay more attention to their eating
B. lots of people's illnesses are caused or made worse by bad eating habits
C. people throw everything into their stomachs without digestion（消化）
D. people are only too busy to cook meals for themselves
45. If we want to keep healthy, we should ________ .
A. only eat an apple a day       
B. eat properly
C. take as many vitamin pills as possible
D. throw everything into our stomachs slowly and carefully