With only about 1,000 pandas left in the world, China is desperately trying to clone (克隆) the animal and save the endangered species(物种). That's a move similar to what a Texas A&M University researchers have been undertaking for the past five years in a project called “Noah's Ark”.

  Noah's Ark is aimed at collecting eggs, embryos(胚胎)，semen and DNA of endangered animals and storing them in liquid nitrogen（氮）. If certain species should become extinct , Dr. Duane Kraemar, a professor in Texas A&M University Medicine, says there would be enough of the basic building blocks to reintroduce the species in the future.

  It is estimated that as many as 2,000 species of mammals , birds reptiles will become extinct in over 100 years . The panda, native only to China , is in danger of becoming extinct in the next 25 years .

  This week , Chinese scientists said they grew an embryo by introducing cells from a dead female panda into the egg cells of a Japanese white rabbit . They are now trying to implant the embryo into a host animal.

  The entire procedure could take from three to five years to complete.

  “The nuclear transfer(核子移植) of one species to another is not easy, and the lack of available(capable of being used) panda eggs could be a major problem，” Kraemer believes. “They will probably have to do several hundred transfers to result in one pregnancy(having a baby). It takes a long time and it’s difficult, but this could be groundbreaking science if it works. They are certainly not putting any live pandas at risk, so it is worth the effort, ”adds Kraemer, who is one of the leaders of the Project at Texas A & M, the first–ever attempt at cloning a dog.

  “They are trying to do something that’s never been done, and this is very similar to our work in Noah’s Ark. We’re both trying to save animals that face extinction. I certainly appreciate their effort and there’s a lot we can learn from what they are attempting to do. It’s a research that is very much needed.”

The aim of “Noah’s Ark” project is to ________.

A. make efforts to clone the endangered pandas

B. save endangered animals from dying out

C. collect DNA of endangered animals to study

D. transfer the nuclear of one animal to another

Ａccording to Professor Kraemer , the major problem in cloning pandas would be the lack of _______.

A. available panda eggs           B. host animals

C. qualified researchers           D. enough money

The best title for the passage may be ______.

A. China’s Success in Panda Cloning

B. The First Cloned Panda in the World

C. Exploring the Possibility to Clone Pandas

D. China---the Native Place of Pandas Forever

假如你是李华，你暑假期间要去英国某语言学校进行短期学习。以下是英方学校寄给你的课程安排选择表。请你仔细阅读安排表，按要求给校方回复一封信。

Schedule for Summer English Courses

回信需包括以下内容：

1．你选择哪种课程及你选择的理由。

2．介绍你的现有英语水平。

3．你希望在哪些方面有所提高。

4．你的其它要求。

注意：1．开头语己为你写好，不计入总词数。2．词数：100左右。

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The fruit ________ fresh in his fruit stand  ________ well.

A. look, sell      B. looking, sells           C. looked, sells  D. looking, is sold

With more forest ______, huge quantities of good earth ____ each year.

A. being destroyed; are being washed away 

B. destroyed; is being washed away  

C. to be destroyed; are washing away 

D. destroying; are washed away

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Shangri-La Hotel Singapore

22 Orange Grove Road, Singapore, 258350 Singapore General

● Air-condition public areas;                    ● Ballroom(s);                 

● Ballroom(s);                                        ● Bar;

● Elevator/lift;                                                 ● Gift shops or newsstand(报纸，杂货摊)；

● Restaurant(s) in hotel;                             ● Number of rooms:110;

● Swimming pool—outdoor;                      ● Tennis on site;

● Wired(high-speed) Internet access--free

Check-in time is 2PM                 

Check-out time is Noon              

Pets not allowed

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Swissotel Merchant Court---Singapore

20 Merchant Road, Singapore, 058281 Singapore General

● Air-conditioned public areas;                   ● Ballroom(s);

● Bar;                                                      ● Coffee shop or café;

● Elevator/lift;                                                 ● Number of floors:5;

● Number of rooms: 120;                          ● Restaurant(s)in hotel;

● Swimming pool-outdoor;                        ● Television in entrance hall

Check-in time is 3PM                 

Check-out time is Noon              

Pets not allowed

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Royal Plaza On Scotts-Singapore

25 Scotts Road, Singapore, 228220 Singapore General

● Air-conditioned public areas;                   ●Ballroom(s);

● Bar/lounge;                                           ● Elevator/lift;

● Gift shops or newsstand;                         ● Number of floors: 6;

● Number of rooms: 160;                          ● Restaurant(s) in hotel；

● Smoke-free property(特性)；                 ● Swimming pool—outdoor;

Check-in time is 2PM                 

Check-out time is Noon              

Pets not allowed

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Rendezvous Singapore—Singapore

9 Bras Basah Road, Marina Bay, 189559 Singapore General

● Air-conditioned public areas;            ● Ballroom(s);

● Bar/lounge;                                           ● Coffee shop or café;

● Elevator/lift;                                         ● Number of floors: 6;

● Number of rooms: 150;                          ● Restaurant(s) in hotel；

● Swimming pool—children’s;                  ● Swimming pool—outdoor;

Check-in time is 2PM                

Check-out time is Noon              

Pets not allowed

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Landmark Village Hotel – Singapore

390 Victoria Street, Singapore, 188061 Singapore General

Air-conditioned public areas;

● Ballroom(s);                                                 ● Bar;

● Coffee shop or café;                               ● Elevator/lift;

● Number of floors: 6;                              ● Number of rooms: 156;

● Restaurant(s) in hotel；                          ● Swimming pool—outdoor;

Check-in time is 2PM                 

Check-out time is Noon              

Pets not allowed

If you have a child who loves swimming, you should stay in____.

     A. Landmark Village Hotel                              

B. Royal Plaza On Scotts

     C. Rendezvous Singapore                                        

D. Swissotel Merchant Court

The similarity between the hotels is that_____.

     A .You can check in the same time.                          

B. You can bring your pet with you.

     C. They all have air-conditioned public areas.            

D. They are in the same area in Singapore.

Which hotel has the most rooms?

      A. Royal Plaza On Scotts                                        

B. Swissotel Merchant Court

     C. Shangri-La Hotel Singapore                        

D. Landmark Village Hotel

The passage in written to_____.

     A. Persuade you to travel to Singapore.                    

B. Introduce hotel in Singapore attract.

     C. Attract businessmen from around the world.   

D. Make you enjoy your trip.

______Bree is a middle-aged lady. She doesn’t like the contemporary styles but prefers clothes of older fashion.

______ Margaret is an office clerk and doesn’t earn a high salary. She wants to buy some ordinary but up-to-date clothes at an acceptable price.

______ . Alice, a young housewife, is now planning a family party. She would like to buy something in preparation for the dinner.

_____ Peter is a sales manager in an international company. He is a fan of fashion and favors French designs.

______ . Richard is a young engineer working at a hi-tech company. He would like to visit some places specializing in men’s clothes.

Abraham & Strauss, more familiarly known as A & S, is a busy store which carries reasonably — priced ready — to make adults and children wear fashions. It is the centerpiece of the largest mall in Manhattan.

Barney’s New York is a favorite among the young professional New Yorkers. It specializes in excellent, but expensive designer clothes. A branch for men is located in the glittering World Financial Center.

Berdorf Goodman is luxurious, very elegant. It carries top-quality contemporary fashions at high prices, specializing in European designers.

Lord & Taylor is famous for its classic and much more conservative fashions for men and women. The store places an emphasis on US designers. You need a strong pair of legs, comfortable shoes and lots of spare time to wander around.

John Lewis has a gorgeous selection of fabrics and haberdashery(男子服饰). Its china, glass and household items make John Lewis, and its well-known partner, Peter Johns, equally popular with Londoners.

The king of London department stores, by tradition, is Harrods. The spectacular food hall has splendid displays of fish, cheese, fruit and vegetables; other specialties include fashions for all ages, china and glass, and household items.

--- ____ busy schoolwork, the children also have to take arts, music and sports classes in    their free time.

--- I wonder what they will become.

A. Rather than              B. Owing to                  C. Apart from               D. Expect for

—Do you think our team will win the game?

—I don’t know. But this is the last chance. We _____ them to.

A. hope                 B. require                            C. prefer                      D. demand

The lady said she would buy a gift for her daughter with _____.

A. 20 dollars remained                               B. 20 dollars to remain

C. remained 20 dollars                               D. remaining 20 dollars

Annie had just begun school. Her parents were tired of the methods they were using to correct her behavior, including scolding (训斥), and taking away privileges (特权). Annie still needed to be scolded for her bad behavior, but her parents felt the good things she did needed to be recognized. So, they began to spend more time recognizing the improvements (改进) in Annie’s behavior and the good things she did every day rather than like before when they only noticed her bad behavior. Within a few weeks Annie began to change her attitude and her behavior improved.

Praise is one of the most powerful tools parents can use to teach their children good skills and help them grow. Praise works well when it is given and when you remember to use it frequently. It is important to praise all good behavior. Look for the good things your child does. Praise will have a lot of effects on your child. Use the 4 to 1 rule. For every bad behavior you notice, find four good behaviors or reasons to praise. It is a good way to remember to look for good behavior.

Remember to praise the things your child has already done well, or improvements in his behavior and new skills. Show your agreement by smiling and touching his shoulder or back. Be sure to say what your child did well in detail. Tell your child how good behavior helps and that it is liked by others.

What was the result of recognizing Annie’s good behavior?

A. She started to correct her bad behavior.

B. She was tired of her parents’ scolding.

C. She was not scolded for her bad behavior.

D. She spent more time praising her good behavior.

When praising children’s good behavior, parents should do the following EXCEPT __________.

A. praising their children for what they did in detail

B. encouraging their children to go on doing good things

C. telling their children more about their bad behavior

D. praising their children in a good way with smiles

What can we learn from the passage?

A. Praising is a better way than scolding.

B. Annie was a middle school student.

C. Annie’s parents are education experts.

D. Parents should not often show agreement.

The best title for this passage would be ____________.

A. How to Praise a Good Child

B. A Good Method of Praising Children

C. Praise More and Scold Less

D. The Importance of Good Behavior