My cat Toto is aging,and as she ages,her body is failing her.Mentally,she seems

My cat Toto is aging,and as she ages,her body is failing her.Mentally,she seems

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My cat Toto is aging,and as she ages,her body is failing her.Mentally,she seems sharp,but after nearly sixteen years,Toto’s hips are causing her obvious trouble.In fact,they make it so that she can’t use a litter box effectively.She tries to squat(蹲坐),but mostly she just pisses(撒尿)out the back end of the box.
I spent the summer working with my vet to find things to help Toto,but nothing works.Since we can’t stand the smell of cat urine in the house,two weeks ago I took drastic measures.I banished Toto outside.(She gets to come in while I work,but I put her out for 80%of the day and night.)
Because Toto now lives outside,she eats and drinks outside.I’ ve set up a heating pad on the porch.and given her own food and water area nearby.She seems perfectly content with this arrangement except when she’s out of food,or she wants to be petted.
Strangely enough,she’s been out of food a lot lately.“I think another cat is eating Toto’s food.”I told Kris when I first noticed how quickly she was going through her bowl.
“Actually,”I said a couple of days later,“maybe it’s a dog.Whoever is eating Toto’s food keeps knocking the bowl over.”
But a few days after that,I realized that the food thief probably wasn’t even a dog.Whatever the critter(动物)was,it was messy.  Every morning,Toto’s water dish was filled with mud.The food bowl was tipped over and the porch scattered with mud and debris(残渣).“I’ ll bet it’s a coon(浣熊),”I told Kris.Though we live in a residential neighborhood not far from Portland,we’ ve seen plenty of raccoons in the six years since we moved in.
Today I got to see the cat-food thievery first-hand.Turns out it’s not one raccoon-it’s a family of four.I was lucky enough to have my camera handy as they performed their daring raid:My favorite part of this video is how Toto simply sits on her heating pad and watches the raccoons eat her food.She isn’t bothered at all.
小题1:Which of the following about Toto is true?
A.She is physically sharp.
B.She is at least sixteen years old.
C.She can’t use a litter box properly.
D.She stays outside all the while recently.
小题2:The underlined part in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to________.
A.drove away or forced somebody or something to leave
B.put away or stored something
C.protected somebody or something from being harmed
D.threw something away
小题3:What does the writer like most about what he filmed?
A.How Toto fought against the raccoons.
B.A family of raccoons stole the food together.
C.Toto’s casual attitude toward the raccoons.
D.How the raccoons made the writer’s porch dirty.
小题4:What would be the best title of the passage?
A.My Aged CatB.A Banished Cat
C.An Unforgettable ExperienceD.The Raccoons on My Porch

答案

小题1:C
小题2:A
小题3:C
小题4:D
解析

试题分析:
作者的猫因年老而发生行动障碍,总是弄脏供其小便用的盒子,弄得屋内满是尿味。于是作者多数时间将它关在室外的门廊里。后来发现它的食物经常不见,作者颇费周折,最终确定原来是被一群浣熊吃了。
小题1:细节题。由第一段Mentally,she seems sharp,but after nearly sixteen years,Toto’s hips are causing her obvious trouble 一句可知,这猫接近16岁,脑子依然敏锐,排除A,B两项。根据she can’t use a litter box effectively 一句可知,猫不能正确使用litter box. 第二段but I put her out for 80%of the day and night.一句表明,猫并非整天被关在室外,排除D项。故C项正确。
小题2:词义推断题。第二段I banished Toto outside.(She gets to come in while I work,but I put her out for 80%of the day and night.)一句中,outside 与out表明是将猫赶出房间。B项的put away意为“收藏起来”;C项protect意为“保护”;D项throw sth away意为“扔掉”;均与文章不符。故A项正确。
小题3:细节题。由最后一段My favorite part of this video is how Toto simply sits on her heating pad and watches the raccoons eat her food 一句可知,视频中作者最喜爱的部分是那只猫对待浣熊一家抢食所表现出来的漫不经心的态度。故C项正确。
小题4:主旨大意题。全文从发现猫食不见开始,花费主要篇幅描述查找偷食者的过程:起初以为是另一只猫,后来判断是一只狗,最后断定是浣熊,而结果却是一群浣熊。写猫只是为后面的偷食事件做铺垫。故选择D项。
举一反三
Statuses are marvelous human inventions that enable us to get along with one another and to determine where we “fit”in society.As we go about our everyday lives,we mentally attempt to place people in terms of their statuses.For example,we must judge whether the person in the library is a reader or a librarian,whether the telephone caller is a friend or a salesman,whether the unfamiliar person on our property is a thief or a meter reader,and so on.
The statuses we assume often vary with the people we encounter,and change throughout life.Most of us can,at very high speed,assume the statuses that various situations require.Much of social interaction consists of identifying and selecting among appropriate statuses and allowing other people to assume their statuses in relation to us.This means that we fit our actions to those of other people,based on a constant mental process of appraisal and interpretation.Although some of us find the task more difficult than others.most of us perform it rather effortlessly.
A status has been compared to ready-made clothes.Within certain limits the buyer can choose style and fabric.But an American is not free to choose the costume of a Chinese peasant or that of a Hindu prince.We must choose from among the clothing presented by our society.Further more,our choice is limited to a size that will fit,as well as by our pocketbook.Having made a choice within these limits,we can have certain alterations made,but apart from minor adjustments.We tend to be limited to what the stores have on their racks.Statuses too come ready made,and the range of choice among them is limited.
小题1:In the first paragraph the writer tells us that statuses can help us_________.
A.protect ourselves in unfamiliar situations
B.make friends with other people
C.determine whether a person is fit for a certain job
D.behave appropriately in relation to other people
小题2:According to the writer,people often assume different statuses ________.
A.in order to identify themselves with others
B.as the situation changes
C.in order to better identify others
D.as their mental processes change
小题3:The underlined word“appraisal”in the 2nd paragraph most likely means_______.
A.judgmentB.appreciationC.involvementD.presentation
小题4:In the last sentence of the second paragraph,“it”refers to“_________”.
A.identification of other people’s statuses
B.fitting our actions to those of other people appropriately
C.selecting one’s own statuses
D.constant mental process
小题5:By saying that“an American is not free to choose the costume of a Chinese peasant or that of a Hindu prince”,the writer means___________.
A.different people have different styles of clothes
B.ready-made clothes may need alterations
C.our choice of statuses is limited
D.statuses come ready made just like clothes

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Gardening can be a very relaxing hobby for many people and this wonderful experience is not just for adults. Children are interested in gardening as well, if given the chance to explore nature and science in this way. Gardening can bring joy to both children and their parents alike, especially when the experience is shared together.
The time that is spent gardening together builds precious memories within their hearts and minds for years to come. When you are gardening with your children, try to give them their own special area. Keep their area in the center of the best soil and light, as you want to make sure of a successful gardening experience.
Plastic tools easily break and are difficult to use in the dirt, so when you are gardening with your children, give them real tools to use if possible. Even offering to let them use your tools is a way to admit the worth of the work they are doing. It is also important to talk with your children about the whole process of gardening, from planting to the harvest. They need to understand how things work and the importance of what they are doing.
Show off the children’s gardening work by taking friends and visitors for a walking tour through the garden and point out the children’s particular spot. When you give attention to the children’s work, this is a great motivation(动机) for children to continue wanting to be involved. Do not force children to take part when they are in a bad mood or if they are becoming bored. Instead, allow them to do something different, like building a scarecrow(稻草人)! This makes the gardening experience even more interesting. As you work together side by side with your children, you will encourage a love of the land in them, as well as create lasting memories of time spent with you.
小题1:What is the text mainly about?
A.Teaching children how to garden.
B.Giving children the chance to show off
C.Helping children realize the importance of work.
D.Sharing the joy of gardening with children.
小题2:Why should you introduce your children’s work to your friends?
A.It makes your friends believe your children are smart.
B.It helps you gain more confidence in your children.
C.It encourages children to continue doing such work.
D.It attracts your friends to take part in your gardening.
小题3:What kind of people is the text mainly written for?
A.ChildrenB.ParentsC.FarmersD.Teachers

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When the recent research was analyzed(分析), it was found that a lot of people wanted free pictures or free music from the Web. If it couldn’t be free, then they wanted it “new” or at least at a low price. It seems that 70 percent of people aged 16 to 24 download music online but only 1 in 40 tracks are bought legally.
Thus, some companies are planning to give all of their music away for free. The music will be totally free except that you will have to pay with your time by watching advertisements. This will be perfect for those who have lots of time but little money.
The Web has encouraged a belief that things can be free, or at least very cheap. It seems that everyone is looking for a good deal on the Web. The desire for free objects is part of the nature of the Web because the Web is about self-service and self-service is all about being free, cheap, fast and convenient. It’s interesting how words change their meaning. Stealing has now become file sharing, but it’s not really stealing, is it?
Free is a funny word. We all know that very little is really for free. If we go searching on the Web for free music, we know—or should know—that there are risks involved. However, it doesn’t matter. We still want free things, or at least the sense that we’re getting a real bargain and that at a minimum we’re saving time.
What can be the worst experience on the Web? A site that charges us high prices and wastes our time.
小题1:What is the best title for the text?
A.The Nature of the WebB.The Web and the Culture of “ Free”
C.Stealing and File SharingD.What Does the Word “ Free” Mean?
小题2:Why do some companies “ sell” their music for free?
A.Their music is not popular and is out of date.
B.Most people have lots of time but little money.
C.Their music can’t be sold new or for a low price.
D.They can earn money from the advertisements added in the music.
小题3:Which of the following can best describe the belief of the Web?
A.Risky behaviourB.StealingC.File sharingD.For fun.

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In some Western countries, there are many opportunities for adults who want to improve their lives. There are public schools you can attend. In the schools, you can take things like English, arithmetic, and history. You can find classes in almost any subject you want to study. You may want to learn to type, sew, paint, or fix TV sets. You may want to learn more about trade you are already in. You may want to learn a new trade. You may want to get a high school diploma. You may even want to go to college. All it takes is time and effort.
In many cities, there are adult classes in the public schools. You can attend many of these classes without having to pay money. In some schools you may have to pay a small fee. There are also many kinds of private schools for adults.
In addition to schools, many industries and unions conduct on-the-job training programs. In these programs you hear about new ideas and learn new skills. Many large companies will send a worker to school if he or she has ability.
Many job opportunities are offered to those who wish to work. It helps if you know more than one language. There are good jobs for interpreters and typists who know English and another language.
There are many good jobs in government. In most cases, you must be a citizen of this country, and you must take a civil service examination. These examinations are open to everyone, regardless of race, religion, or color.
For many civil service jobs you need a high school diploma. The person who does not have a high school diploma can get one. There are several ways. You can study high school subjects at home and then take special tests. If you pass the tests, then you get a diploma. Or you can go to night school. There are classes that prepare you to take special tests to earn a diploma.
You can attend a night school that grants a high school diploma if you complete certain courses. If you do this, you do not have to take the special test.
Be as well trained as you can. Get as much training as you can. Opportunity knocks at every door. Be sure that when it knocks at your door you are ready.
小题1:According to the article, if you want to live a better life, you have to get__________.
A.some timeB.an educationC.new ideasD.new jobs
小题2:In many places, public schooling for adults is ____________________.
A.difficultB.easyC.freeD.new
小题3:What does this article tell us?
A.Civil service jobs are offered to everyone.
B.Only a citizen can apply for a government job.
C.Training programs are often poorly organized.
D.Large companies will send most of their workers to school.
小题4:We can see that___________________________________.
A.well-trained people are often out of work
B.typists who know English earn much more money
C.one can work on a high school diploma at home
D.the person without a high school diploma can also get a civil service job
小题5:The purpose of adults’ going to night school is to_______________.
A.take special tasksB.complete certain courses
C.get more trainingD.get a diploma

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The candidate who is longing for election to the highest office in the United States must be native-born American citizen who is at least 35 years old and who has lived in the United States for at least 14 years. The election course is complicated, and the road to the Oval Office is long.
Potential candidates must present papers stating their intention to seek their party’s recommendation; delegates(代表) then choose from among those running some months later at the national conferences. Before that, however, each state holds a primary election that determines how the state’s voters want the party’s delegates to vote. Methods of choosing the delegates vary from state to state. At the conferences, there are speeches and often heated discussions. It may take several rounds of voting before delegates can agree on a candidate. On the final day of the meeting, the presidential candidate announces his or her choice for vice president.
Election Day, by law, is the Tuesday that follows the first Monday in November. On this day, registered voters may cast their votes for president, vice president, and candidates for other federal state, and local offices. The popular vote, however, does not determine who will be president. The president is chosen by a vote of the Electoral College, a group of 538 citizens from the 50 states and the District of Columbia who are chosen to cast votes for the president and vice president.
The rules for choosing electors, as with the delegates, vary. Each state also decides whether its electoral votes must reflect the popular vote. The number of electors in each state is determined by the number of representatives and senators that a state sends to Congress and, therefore, may change every 10 years, depending on the results of the United States census (人口普查). The winner must get at least 270 of the electoral votes when the Electoral College meets in December of the election year. The election results are not official, however, until the following January, when Congress meets in a joint conference to count the electoral votes.
At the end of the road to the Oval Office is the swearing-in ceremony, at which the new or reelected president takes the oath of office on January 20.
小题1:Which of the following is not a requirement for candidates for the presidency of the USA?
A.Minimum age of thirty-five years old.
B.Native of the United States of America.
C.Bottom residency of fourteen years in the State
D.Previous experience in an elective office.
小题2:According to the passage, we can conclude that _______.
A. ways to select the delegates of each state are very much the same in the USA.
B. the candidate who wins the popular vote will be the winner of the election
C. the change of a state’s population barely has effects on the presidential election.
D. the presidents of the United States are theoretically picked by the citizens directly.
小题3:Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?
A.The Various Ways of Presidential Election in the USA
B.The Qualifications for Being the President of the USA
C.The Process of the Election for the President of the USA
D.The Rules for Choosing Presidential Candidates in the USA

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