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eggs, but every year it gets quite a bit worse for bunnies.
And no, not because the kids like to pull their ears. The culprit is climate change, and some
researchers found that rising temperatures arc having harmful effects on at least five species of rabbit in
the US.
Take the Lower Keys March rabbit, for instance. An endangered species that lives in the Lower
Florida Keys, this species of cottontail is a great swimmer - it lives on the islands! - but it is already
severely affected by development and now by rising levels. According to the Center for Biological
Diversity, an ocean level rise of only 0. 6 meters will send these guys jumping to higher ground and a
0.9-meter rise would wipe out their habitat (栖息地) completely.
The snowshoe hare, on the other hand, has a color issue. Most of these rabbits change their fur color
from white in the wintertime to brown in the summer, each designed to give them better cover from
predators(捕食者). As the number of days with snow decreases all across the country, however, more
and more bunnies arc being left in white fur during brown dirt days of both fall and spring, making them
an easier mark for predators. Researchers know that the color change is controlled by the number of
hours of sunlight, but whether the rabbit will be able to adapt quick enough to survive is a big question.
The National Wildlife Federation has reported that hunters have noticed their numbers are already
markedly down.
American pikas or rock rabbits, a relative of rabbits and hares, might be the firs" of these species to
go extinct due to climate change. About 7-8 inches long, pikas live high in the cool, damp mountains
west of the Rocky Mountains. As global temperatures rise, they would naturally migrate (迁徙) to higher
ground - but they already occupy the mountaintops. They can"t go any higher. The National Wildlife
Federation reports that they might not be able to stand the new temperatures as their habitat beats up.
The volcano rabbit has the same problem. These rabbits live on the slopes of volcanoes in Mexico,
and recent studies have shown that the lower range of their habitat has already shifted upward about
700 meters, but there are not suitable plants for them to move higher, so they are stuck in the middle.
Scientists are concerned about their populations.
Native to the US, pygmy rabbits weigh less than 1 pound and live in the American West. They are
believed to be the smallest rabbits in the world. Their habitats have been destroyed by development.
Several populations, such as the Columbia Basin pygmy, almost went extinct and were saved by zoo
breeding programs. Pygmy rabbits also rely on winter cover by digging tunnels through the snow to
escape predators, but lesser snowfall is leaving them exposed.
All of this gives new meaning to dressing up in a giant bunny costume this Easter.
B. introduce the issue about bunnies
C. remind people of Easter traditions
D. discuss the relationship between Easter and bunnies
B. judge
C. victim
D. producer
B. have moved to habitats with fewer plants
C. haven"t adapted themselves to climate change
D. can"t change their fur color into white in the fall and the spring
B. both are affected by rising sea levels
C neither can find enough food
D. neither can migrate to higher places
B. Concerned.
C. Enthusiastic.
D. Doubtful.
答案
举一反三
stained glass windows from the 12th century. Originally constructed in the 9th century, this
Romanesque style church is a short 40-mile drive north of Munich.
These windows are typically found in churches and were first made for this purpose. Natural light
is used to light the stained glass window in order to help tell the story described by the church. The
illustrations (图示) on each window appear to be alive with the natural light which is result of God"s
symbolic presence. Each design told a story from the Bible or of an important individual in history in
pictures, rather than words since most people could not read. Visitors who wanted to learn more about
the exciting story being told in the stained glass window could ask the guide of monks for more details.
The Renaissance (文艺复兴)which began in the late 13th century saw the usage of stained glass
windows expand from churches to other public buildings. However, many of the medieval (中世纪)
era windows were removed during the 18th century as they were viewed to be old and replaced with
painted glass. The former half of the 19th century saw the Gothic Revival movement in England where
artists made new bathroom stained glass windows in the medieval style for new Gothic buildings. These
Gothic works were used to decorate churches by replacing the simple painted glass ornamental windows
that had crept into churches.
John LaFarge and Louis Comfort Tiffany took the lead in the American glass movement in the late
19th century, when they made stained glass windows . LaFarge and Tiffany were American painters,
who worked independently at first and then competed with each other. Harvard University"s Memorial
Hall, Boston"s Trinity Church, and New York City"s Judson Memorial Church are some of Lafarge"s
most famous works. In 1879, it was Tiffany who became a leading figure within the American glass
movement.
Today, stained glass is used in homes as an accent for windows not only for light, but to match
artwork that allows light to shine through. Some will even hang a frame of stained glass on a blank wall
for decoration. As history has shown, the usage of these works has developed from just churches to
public buildings and then to private homes.
B. in the 9th century in Germany
C. in the 12th century in Germany
D. in the 9th century in Italy
B. To help people understand them.
C. To add the beauty of the church.
D. To attract visitors .
a. Tiffany became a leading figure within the American glass movement.
b. Stained glass windows expanded to more public buildings.
c. Gothic works were used to decorate churches.
d. The Cathedral of Augsburg was constructed.
e. Painted glass was used first.
B. b, d, c, e, a
C. d, e, b, a, c
D. b, d, e, a, c
B. To introduce the development of stained glass.
C. To introduce the invention of stained glass.
D. To introduce some European architecture works.
newspaper was started in Rome in 59 BC. In the 700"s the world"s first printed newspaper was
published. Europe didn"t have a regularly published newspaper until 1609, when one was started in
Germany.
The first regularly published new
spaper in the English language was printed in Amsterdam in 1620. In 1621, an English newspaper was started in London and was published once a week. The first daily
English newspaper was the Daily Courant (每日新闻). It came out in March 1702.
In 1690, Benjamin Harris printed the first American newspaper in Boston. But not long after it was
first published, the government stopped the paper. In 1704, John Campbell started The Boston
Newsletter (波斯顿新闻通讯), the first newspaper published in the American colonies. By 1760, the
colonies had more than thirty daily newspapers. There are now about 1,800 daily papers in the United
States.
Today, as a group, English language newspapers have the largest circulation (发行量) in the world.
But the largest circulation for a newspaper is that of the Japanese newspaper Asahi Dhimbun (朝日新闻). It sells more than eleven million copies every day.
B. 700"s
C. 1609
D. 1620
B. Germany
C. France
D. Sweden
B. New York
C. Boston
D. New Orleans .
B. 1704
C. 1760
D. 1800
with strong winds there, the town deserved a visit.
The bus started at 6:10 a. m. It stopped at 4 airports before we finally arrived, which wasted more
time than we expected. Tired with long sitting, one passenger stood up to relax his numbed legs. The
driver asked him to sit down but in vain. So he pulled up and said seriously, "Either you get off or sit
down. "To him, safety is the first policy.
Cambridge consists of nearly thirty colleges. The oldest part of the university was built in the 13th
century while the newest was founded in the mid 1960s. The number of the students is so great that many
students live in lodgings(出租房)and move into college for their final year.
Cambridge is called a university town because there is no clear separation between the university
buildings and the rest of the city. The university is not just one part of the town; it is all over the town. The
heart of Cambridge has shops, pubs, and supermarkets, but most of it is university-colleges, departments,
libraries, clubs and other places for university staff and students. Students fill the shops, cafes, banks and
churches, making these as well part of the university.
With over 10, 000 undergraduates and postgraduates, the town is a busy place indeed. Students here
are not allowed to keep cars. If you happen to be walking in the street during a break, better stop a
moment to avoid the boiling sea of bicycles hurrying in all directions, carrying students from one college or
lecture room to another.
1. The writer believed that the trip took more time because of________
A. bad weather
B. unexpected stops of the bus
C. one passenger
D. an accident on the way
2. Why is Cambridge called a university town?
A. It has 10, 000 undergraduates and postgraduates.
B. There are nearly thirty colleges in the town.
C. All the students and staff live in the town.
D. The university and town are fully combined.
3. It can be inferred that most Cambridge students take________as their first means of transport.
A. boats
B. cars
C. bicycles
D. buses
Maybe you have heard the expression "When in Rome, do as the Romans do". So when you want to
do business in France, you have to get to know French culture, to make marketing plans, and to run your
business by local laws.
1 The French take great pride in their language, so anyone who does not speak it may run the
risk of being disrespected by his French colleagues or business partners. Also, another reason why
learning French is important is that it is a great way to show every possible French business partner that
you care and respect their country"s culture and language.
The first thing that you should do when meeting someone new is to shake his hand firmly and always
look the person in the eye. In social meetings with friends, kissing is common.
Use first names only after being invited to. 2 The French will sometimes introduce themselves using
their surname first, followed by their first name.
Dress well. 3 Your business clothing is a reflection of your success and social status. Always try to
be tasteful and stylish. Women are advised to dress simply but elegantly. Wearing make -up is practised widely by business women.
The French are passionate about food, so lunches are common in doing business in France, which
usually consist of an appetizer, main meal with wine, cheese, dessert and coffee, and normally take up
to two hours. 4
Do not begin eating until the host says, "bon appetite". Pass dishes to the left, keep wrists above the
table and try to eat everything on the plate. 5 This may suggest that you find the food tasteless. If
eating in a restaurant, the person who invites always pays.
A. The French draw information about people based on their appearance.
B. This is a time for relationship building.
C. Remember to be as polite as possible.
D. Language should be the focus of anyone planning to do business in France.
E. Be careful with adding salt, pepper or sauces to your food.
F. Use Monsieur or Madame before the surname.
G. Make an appointment with your business partner in advance.
Like every language, American English is full of special expressions, phrases that come from the
day-to-day life of the people and develop in their own way. Our expression today is "to face the music".
When someone
says, "well, I guess I"ll have to face the music," it does not mean he"s planning to go tothe concert. It is something far less pleasant, like being called in by your boss to explain why you did this
and did that, and why you didn"t do this or that. Sour music indeed, but it has to be faced. At sometime
or another, every one of us has had to face the music, especially as children. We can all remember father"s angry voice, "I want to talk to you." and only because we did not obey him. What an unpleasant business
it was!
The phrase "to face the music" is familiar to every American, yo
ung and old. It is at least 100 yearso
ld. And where did this expression come from? The first explanation comes from the American novelist, James Fenimore Looper. He said, in 1851, that the expression was first used by actors while waiting in
the wings to go on the stage. When they got their cue to go on, they often said, "Well, it"s time to face
the music." And that was exactly what they did - facing the orchestra which was just below them. And
an actor might be frightened or nervous as he moved on to the stage in front of an audience that might be
friendly or perhaps hostile, especially if he forgot his lines. But he had to go out. If he did not,
there would be no play. So the expression "to face the music" come to mean "having to go through something,
no matter how unpleasant the experience might be, because you knew you had no choice."
Other explanations about the expression go back to the army. When the men faced an inspection by
their leader, the soldiers would be worried about how well they looked. Was their equipment clean,
shinny enough to pass the inspection? Still the men had to go out and face the music of the band as well
as the inspection. What else could they do?
Another army explanation is more closely related to the idea of facing the results and accepting the
responsibility for something that should not have been done. As, for example, when a man is forced out
of the army because he did something terrible, he is dishonored. The band does not play. Only the drums
tap a sad, slow beat. The soldier is forced to leave, facing such music as it is and facing the back of his
horse.
1. How many ways does the phrase "to face the music" comes from?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
2. What"s the meaning of "to face the music?"
A. To face something far less pleasant.
B. To face the stage.
C. To face the back of one"s horse.
D. To face one"s leader.
3. Which of the following is a situation of facing the music?
A. When we are playing basketball.
B. When we are making a speech.
C. When we are having a party.
D. When we are talking with somebody.
4. The underlined word "hostile" means _______.
A. unfriendly
B. useless
C. unkind
D. unnecessary
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