It is often said that you cannot “teach an old dog new tricks”, but three New Ze
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It is often said that you cannot “teach an old dog new tricks”, but three New Zealand dogs have decided to prove otherwise by learning a skill --- driving a car!
What"s even more impressive is that the three who have become skilled in just eight weeks are not special dogs that belong to some rich owners, but abandoned ones at New Zealand"s SPCA.
To get their training started, 10-month old Porter, 18-month-old Monty and one-year-old Ginny were selected from a pool of seven potential candidates and moved to Animal Q, a talent agency that teaches animals tricks for movies and television shows.
The driving classes began with teaching the dogs some basic driving techniques like turning the steering wheels（方向盘）and applying the brakes. After that the dogs practiced everything they had learnt behind the wheels of a motorized（装上发动机的）car. Then finally, it was time for the big test--- driving a real car!
Human cars are not really built for four-legged animals, so the car they drove was adjusted so that the dogs could sit comfortably and easily reach the steering wheel with their paws.
Though they all seemed to do very well, the real test came on Monday night when Monty, the best driver of the three, showed his great driving skill on live television.
Why would the SPCA go through so much trouble to highlight the skills of homeless dogs? The reason is to show that adopting a dog from a shelter does not mean owners are getting a pet that is worse than one purchased from a keeper. The CEO of the SPCA is hoping that this unusual event will be enough to convince the residents of New Zealand to consider them, when searching for a pet.
We surely hope so, meanwhile we are almost certain that these three pioneers have at least landed their names in the Guinness World Records, creating a category that probably does not even exist today!
小题1:Who do the three dogs belong to?| A．Some rich owners. | B．Animal Q. | C．A shelter. | D．A zoo. |
小题2:The car the dogs drove was adjusted ______.| A．because is was too big for the dogs to drive | | B．because it had no steering wheels and brakes | | C．to ensure the dogs could sit comfortably and drive easily | | D．to motorize the car and turn it to be a real one |
小题3:Which is the right order of the following events?
a. Teaching the dogs some basic driving techniques.
b. Selecting three dogs and moving them to Animal Q.
c. The dogs practiced everything they had learnt in a motorized car.
d. Choosing the best driver to show his great driving skill on live television.
e. Driving a real car.| A．a-b-c- d-e | B．b-a-c-e-d | C． b- d- a-c-e | D．a- e- c-b-d |
小题4:Why does the SPCA decide to teach the three dogs to learn to drive a car?| A．To prove old dogs can learn new tricks. | | B．To teach them performing tricks for movies and television shows. | | C．To provide amusing performances for homeless children | | D．To encourage people to adopt the abandoned dogs. |
小题5:What can we learn from the passage?| A．A new Guinness category for driving dogs will probably be created. | | B．Abandoned dogs are much cleverer than house-kept ones. | | C．All the dogs at New Zealand’s SPCA will soon be adopted. | | D．New Zealand has the most homeless dogs among all countries |
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答案
小题1:C
小题2:C
小题3:B
小题4:D
小题5:A |
解析
试题分析：人们都说“老狗学不会新把戏”，但是来自新西兰的三只小狗却要来证明这是错误的说法。这三只是经过收容所训练的、会驾驶真正汽车的小狗。收容所之所以花大力气去训练这三只小狗，目的是向人们证明，收养的宠物不一定比花钱买的宠物差，鼓励人们去收养被遗弃的动物。
小题1:C细节理解题。根据文章第二段but abandoned ones at New Zealand"s SPCA. 和倒数第二段adopting a dog from a shelter does not mean...可知这三只小狗属于一家叫New Zealand"s SPCA的收容所，故答案选C。
小题2:C细节理解题。根据文章第四段the car they drove was adjusted so that the dogs could sit comfortably and easily reach the steering wheel with their paws.可知狗驾驶的汽车经过改装为的是能够让小狗们坐着更舒适，也能够更容易地驾驶汽车，因此答案选C。
小题3:B推理判断题。根据文章第三、四、五段内容可知经过挑选后的小狗，先是接受基本的驾驶技能训练，然后经过在电动车中的练习之后，再驾驶真正的汽车，最后才可以上电视表演，因此B选项正确。
小题4:D细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段The CEO of the SPCA is hoping that this unusual event will be enough to convince the residents of New Zealand to consider them, when searching for a pet. 可知收容所做这一切的目的是为了证明收容所的动物不比花钱买来的差，鼓励人们去收养被人们遗弃的动物，故D选项正确。
小题5:A推理判断题。根据文章末段we are almost certain that these three pioneers have at least landed their names in the Guinness World Records, creating a category that probably does not even exist可以推断小狗驾驶汽车的事情是前所未有的，因此很可能被录入吉尼斯纪录，所以判断A选项正确。 |
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Su Hua is studying at Cambridge, UK. She has bought a bicycle and is worried about security. Her friend, Kate, found this article and sent it to her.
Introduction
A lot of crime is against bicycles. About 150,000 bicycles are stolen every year and most are never found. You can prevent this happening by following a few careful steps.
Basic Security
Do not leave your bicycle in out-of-the-way places. Always lock your bicycle when you leave. Secure it to lampposts or trees. Take off smaller parts and take them with you, for example lights and saddles(车座).
Locks
Get a good lock. There are many different types in the shop. Buy one that has been tested against attack. Ask for a recommendation from a bike shop.
Marking
Security marking your bike can act as a deterrent(威慑) to a thief. It can also help the police find your bicycle. It should be clearly written and include your postcode and your house or flat number. This will provide a simple way to identify your bicycle.
Registration
There are a number of companies who will mark your bicycle for you. They will then put your registration number and personal details on their computer database. Then if your bicycle is found it will be easy to contact you.
Finally
Keep a record of the bicycle yourself: its make, model and registration number. You can even take a photograph of it, this will prove the bicycle belongs to you.
小题1:Which part of the article gives you information on how to lock up your bicycle when you leave it?| A．Locks | B．Marking | C．Registration | D．Basic Security |
小题2:The article advises you to keep a record of your bicycle ____________.| A．in the bike shop and your computer | | B．in a police station and security company | | C．in a security company and your university | | D．by yourself and in a security company |
小题3:Which of the following statements is true?| A．More than 150,000 bicycles are stolen every year. | | B．Leave your bicycle in out-of-the-way places. | | C．Taking a photograph of your bike will help prove the bicycle belongs to you. | | D．Always lock your bicycle even if you don’t leave. |
小题4:The main purpose of this article is _____________.| A．to tell you what to do if your bicycle is stolen | | B．to suggest ways of keeping your bicycle safe | | C．to give you advice on where to buy a good lock | | D．to say why you shouldn’t keep your bicycle in a quiet place |
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When was the last time you were late and expected someone to understand? How about the time you left your dishes on the table for someone else to clean up? Or perhaps you left the lid on the peanut butter jar loose, and the person after you opened the jar to find it dry and not fresh.
Often, we are eager to ignore our own faults. But we have higher standards when it comes to our expectations of someone else who has the same expectations. We need to as equally understand the weaknesses of others and excuse them just as we excuse ourselves.
Two of my strengths are punctuality(准时) and organization. I like to meet deadlines when they are due and keep the space around my computer neat and orderly. But sometimes things happen, and I slip from being perfect. When this happens, I show myself mercy and lower the standard for myself. However, if someone else makes a mess around my computer, I might not show them as much mercy as I show myself. If it can happen to me, then I should be willing to realize that it can happen to someone else as well.
I am not suggesting that we should not work on improving our faults, or that it should be right to be late or leave a mess behind us. Although we should always be working towards self-improvement, we shouldn’t have a double standard that says we are excused from our own mistakes but we cannot excuse someone else. If we are not 100-percent perfect, we shouldn’t expect others to be.
Mercy shows an understanding heart. If we are blind to our own faults, we will not be very merciful towards others. Showing a little mercy goes a long way when life’s little mistakes take place. When the tables are turned, showing mercy towards someone’s shortcomings could cause us to receive some in return.
小题1:From the first paragraph we can learn that________________. | A．we all make a mess sometimes | | B．we all need private space | | C．we should accept others’ help with gratitude | | D．we should not open the lid on the peanut butter jar |
小题2:How does the author develop the third paragraph? | A．By raising questions. | B．By giving examples. | | C．By analyzing opinions. | D．By showing research findings |
小题3:The underlined part, “When the tables are turned” in the last paragraph, can be best replaced by____________. | A．“When good luck comes” | B．“When benefits increase” | | C．“When our mistakes happen” | D．“When the situation is changed” |
小题4:What would be the best title for this passage?| A．Changing Bad Daily Habits | B．Excusing Our Own Faults | | C．Being Merciful Toward Others | D．Working Toward Self-improvement |
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We all know that theme parks are places to have fun and amuse ourselves, but among so many exciting rides there are also some dangers, Make sure you know what the safety standards are for all the attractions at the park. If you do that , you will be safe and have fun.
Drink water. Believe it or not , dehydration-- when your body doesn’t have enough water--is the commonest cause of injuries at theme parks. Drinking water while you are at the park is not enough.You must make sure that you drink enough water before your visit.
Use your “common sense”. There are lots of people around , so make sure where your friends or family are .Also ,if you are walking and want to stop , make sure nobody is walking behind you. First step aside,then look behind and if you aren’t in anybody’s way,then stop.It might sound exaggerated(夸张的),but crashes between people can cause accidents.
Follow the instructions. The majority of theme parks have instructions for each ride. Some rides only allow people of a certain height. So make sure you are not too tall or too short before boarding any ride. Also, people with certain diseases or conditions are advised not to go on some rides. Do remember : If you are told not to go on a ride, then DON’T.
Do not ride with a bad atomach or if you’ve just eaten. Rides can make you ill because of their violent changes of direction and your lunch may end up on someone else’s head: surely not a very pleasant experience.
Have fun, relax, and be a little brave!
Some rides might look scary but theme parks are very safe places.
小题1:What is the leading reason for injuries at theme parks?| A．Snow | B．Dehydration | C．Fire | D．Crashes |
小题2:According to the author,____.| A．it doesn’t pay to go to theme parks | | B．people can have lots of fun in theme parks | | C．men are more interested in theme parks than women | | D．shy people should not go to theme parks |
小题3:Which of the following will the author accept?| A．Children should notplay in theme parks. | | B．One shouldn’t eat anything before riding. | | C．One must always stay with his friends or family in theme parks. | | D．One must read the instructions before playing in theme parks. |
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I was appreciating my family photos on my computer, admiring my two beautiful babies, when I found a disturbing trend: my laptop was in almost all the pictures. There was my daughter, 8 months old, playing at my feet while I was typing away on the couch. There was me and my son, with the laptop at my side as I held him in my arms.
I’d heard about the Internet addiction before, but always assumed I was something limited to socially challenged guys who played too much World of Warcraft (a computer game). Now it seemed my Internet “habit” is slowly but surely crossing the line. Sometimes I find myself up at midnight, surfing the Web while my family are sleeping. I read news, keep up with friends and write my blog … just for something to do.
It turns out that I’m not the only mama who is addicted to the computer. These moms are contributing to a growing global addiction. There’s a movement among psychiatrists (doctors who specialize in mental diseases) to recognize the Internet addiction as an official mental disorder. And a recent Stanford University national survey found that 14 percent of Internet users find it hard to stay away from it for several days at a time; 9 percent try to hide their “unnecessary Internet use” from their loved ones; 8 percent admit they use the Web as a way to escape problems.
You’re likely not the kind of addict who doesn’t bathe and abuses drugs to help her stay “up” for more online time. You may have noticed, though, that going online has become a necessary part of your life, which, at least, means a load of clothes go unwashed.
It may also mean you’re missing much time with you baby – something you probably do care about.
小题1:From Paragraph 1, we can conclude that _______.| A．the author was busy taking care of her babies | | B．the author’s job had something to do with computers | | C．the author was not good at taking photos of her babies | | D．the author looked after her babies while using the computer. |
小题2:The author used to think that the Internet addiction is ________.| A．using the web at midnight | B．keeping up with friends online | | C．spending too much time online | D．being addicted to computer games |
小题3:In medical terms, the Internet addiction is ________.| A．a personal life habit | B．a way to escape problems | | C．an official mental disorder | D．the unnecessary use of the Internet |
小题4:What does the author want to express in the last but one paragraph?| A．Many women still can control their online time. | | B．The Internet addiction influences housewives’ lives a lot. | | C．Going online has become a necessary part of women’s lives. | | D．Many people don’t realize that they are addicted to the Internet. |
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Dae Jang Geum 《大长今》 is a hot new Korean TV series. Because of this series, my personal status (地位) and living standard have been greatly . My girlfriend used to cook every evening. Well, now she does nothing but in front of the TV when she’s not , and orders me, “You --- go and make some instant noodles. Come and watch the play and just imagine we are enjoying Korean .”
She once swore (发誓) to all Korean dishes in Dae Jang Geum. So she ordered me to the TV and record any details of Jang Geum’s cooking. But when she presented her version of Korean food, it was like the dog-meal. “You can get things done if you find the right tool,” my girlfriend blamed her terrible kitchen performances on . So I decided to her a new kitchen knife. In a store, she became unusually when making her selection. She finally picked one that was Jang Geum’s. To prove that her slow knife skill was because of the blunt (钝的) knife, she her cutting. As a result, she hurt her fingers three times. Fortunately the knife was not the salesman boasted (吹嘘).
My girlfriend is a fan of Jang Geum’s Korean . Not only did she talk about the dress every day, she also threatened to change my tie into a butterfly knot(蝴蝶结) like the one on Jang Geum’s dress. Finally, I lost my patience and took her to a maternity (孕妇装) shop where I recommended one suit to her, “Do you think it looks like a(n) dress?” Coincidently(巧合地) , her parents just happened to be shopping at the time. They were when they saw what we were doing.
The Dae Jang Geum series encouraging the youth to realize their ambition(雄心,抱负). However, it fails to realize my girlfriend’s. being engaged in her work or study, she simply sits on the sofa every night, staring at , a bag of chips in her hand. This situation has even though the series is now over.
| 小题1: | | A．increased | B．degraded | C．risen | D．raised |
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| 小题3: | | A．at work | B．at table | C．on leave | D．on business |
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| 小题4: | | A．fruits | B．vegetables | C．dishes | D．cakes |
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| 小题5: | | A．eat | B．learn | C．cook | D．perform |
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| 小题6: | | A．stand for | B．go by | C．pass by | D．stand by |
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| 小题7: | | A．easily | B．hardly | C．difficultly | D．carefully |
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| 小题8: | | A．her fork | B．her spoon | C．her knife | D．her pan |
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| 小题9: | | A．buy | B．borrow | C．lend | D．fetch |
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| 小题10: | | A．careless | B．angry | C．patient | D．modest(谦虚) |
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| 小题11: | | A．better than | B．the closest shape of | C．sharper than | D．taken from |
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| 小题12: | | A．speeded up | B．slowed down | C．brought down | D．improved |
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| 小题13: | | A．as fast as | B．as dull as | C．as slow as | D．as sharp as |
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| 小题14: | | A．diet style | B．dish flavor | C．dressing style | D．cooking style |
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| 小题15: | | A．Chinese | B．Korean | C．English | D．American |
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| 小题16: | | A．quite encouraged | B．pretty satisfied | C．very pleased | D．pretty shocked |
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| 小题17: | | A．shoots at | B．aims at | C．directs at | D．works at |
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| 小题18: | | A．In spite of | B．Because of | C．Instead of | D．In case of |
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| 小题19: | | A．me | B．herself | C．the TV | D．nothing |
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| 小题20: | | A．changed little | B．turned a lot | C．developed a little | D．improved a lot |
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