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Known as the Animal Lady in this area which I lived in, I was always asked to lend a hand in animal 36 . One afternoon three little neighbor girls ran up 37 my door, saying a baby squirrel was on the sidewalk. I quickly 38 the kids and they led me to a tiny squirrel still with milk teeth. I 39 and held the little creature up gently in my arms to check it for 40 . It seemed fine. I figured the mother must have been killed, leaving it an orphan(孤儿). Now, the baby was pretty hungry for 41 and then left its nest to search the neighborhood for help.
I was about to carry it into my 42 when I found several other babies 43 to run down the tree from where their nest was. With the first squirrel hid into my 44 , I stood at the base of the tree and was 45 when three more babies ran right down into my hands. Those dear little creatures were so happy to feel safe and 46 , and they all held each other close in my shirt. I took them home and 47 them bread and milk to eat. The poor starving things went 48 as they swallowed the meal.
I phoned a lady in the next town who 49 a small squirrel shelter. She had a big back yard with large 50 surrounded by a tall wooden fence. She assured me she was well 51 to care for the babies and provide a natural home for them when they were grown.
I love that those little girls cared enough about the squirrels to seek out the 52 of the Animal Lady! And I really 53 getting to help the baby creatures. And then the 54 of caring continued 55 the lady with the squirrel shelter took them in. How wonderful to be part of a chain of kindness.
36. A. hunt B. love C. cure D. rescue
37. A. to B. through C. for D. from
38. A. followed B. glanced C. comforted D. persuaded
39. A. came down B. bent down C. put down D. broke down
40. A. fur B. legs C. teeth D. injuries
41. A. milk B. vegetable C. nuts D. leaves
42. A. room B. car C. house D. cage
43. A. pretending B. waiting C. swinging D. starting
44. A. shoe B. pocket C. shirt D. drawer
45. A. puzzled B. interested C. astonished D. satisfied
46. A. nervous B. cold C. warm D. tired
47. A. handed B. showed C. gave D. lent
48. A. hungry B. wild C. sad D. afraid
49. A. owned B. needed C. sought D. shut
50. A. ladders B. flowers C. bamboos D. trees
51. A. organized B. equipped C. built D. known
52. A. shelter B. information C. advice D. help
53. A. minded B. regretted C. enjoyed D. appreciated
54. A. chain B. feeling C. sense D. connection
55. A. when B. if C. before D. until
36-40 DAABD 41-45 ACDCC 46-50 CCBAD 51-55 BDCAA
Five years ago, David Smith wore an expensive suit to work every day. "I was a clothes addict, "he jokes." I used to carry a fresh suit to work with me so I could change if my clothes got wrinkled." Today David wears casual clothes – khaki pants and sports shirt – to the office. He hardly ever wears a necktie. "I'm working harder than ever," David says, "and I need to feel comfortable."
More and more companies are allowing their office workers to wear casual clothes to work. In the United States, the change from formal to casual office wear has been gradual. In the early 1990s, many companies allowed their employees to wear casual clothes on Friday, but only on Friday. This became known as "dress-down Friday" or "casual Friday." "What started out as an extra one-day-a-week benefit for employees has really become an everyday thing." said business consultant Maisly Jones.
Why have so many companies started allowing their employees to wear casual clothes? One reason is that it's easier for a company to attract new employees if it has a casual dress code. "A lot of young people don't want to dress up for work," says the owner of a software company, "so it's hard to hire people if you have a conservative dress code." Another reason is that people seem happier and more productive when they are wearing comfortable clothes. In a study conducted by Levi Strauss and Company, 85 percent of employers said that they believe that casual dress improves employee morale (士气). Only 4 percent of employers said that casual dress has a negative effect on productivity. Supporters of casual office wear also argue that a casual dress code helps them save money. "Suits are expensive, if you have to wear one every day," one person said. "For the same amount of money, you can buy a lot more casual clothes."
1.David Smith refers to himself as having been "a clothes addict," because .
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A.he often wore khaki pants and a sports shirt |
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B.he couldn't stand a clean appearance |
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C.he wanted his clothes to look neat all the time |
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D.he didn't want to spend much money on clothes |
2.David Smith wears casual clothes now, because .
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A.they make him feel at ease when working |
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B.he cannot afford to buy expensive clothes |
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C.he looks handsome in casual clothes |
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D.he no longer works for any company |
3.According to this passage, which of the following statements is FALSE?
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A.Many employees don't like a conservative dress code. |
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B.Comfortable clothes make employees more productive. |
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C.A casual clothes code is welcomed by young employees. |
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D.All the employers in the U.S. are for casual office wear. |
4.According to this passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
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A.Company workers started to dress down about twenty years ago. |
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B.Dress-down has become an everyday phenomenon since the early 1990s. |
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C."Dress-down Friday" was first given as a favor from employers. |
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D.Many workers want to wear casual clothes to impress people. |
5.In this passage, the following advantages of casual office wear are mentioned except .
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A.saving employees' money |
B.making employees more attractive |
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C.improving employees' motivation |
D.making employees happier |