Hashtag, a pet dog as a gift from a friend to...

Hashtag, a pet dog as a gift from a friend to 1. (bright) up my day, saved my life — not once, but twice.

My husband and I had been expecting the exciting 2. (arrive) of him for months before Hashtag came into our home in the winter. I was struggling with depression and suddenly I had something else 3. (require) my attention. I had been overcome by negative thoughts completely, but now I had 4. sense of purpose. I couldn’t give up. Once realizing that, I became 5. (energy). I focused on giving him training and affection, and walking with him. Finally, I got over my depression 18 months later. There’s no doubt 6. Hashtag played an important role in my recovery. Then, last December, we 7. (sleep) deeply when a fire started in our living room. Barking downstairs 8. (unusual), Hashtag woke us up and allowed us 9. (grasp) the seriousness of our situation.

Within moments, we were standing outside. There’s no telling what could have happened 10.Hashtag’s warning. I don’t have the words to describe how grateful I feel for the warning to him.

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I felt greatly puzzled as Helen opened the gift from her best friend — Cherry. “I...I thought you could use it for something.” Cherry’s explanation did nothing to help us understand why a dark blue ______ made of remnants (边角料) was presented as a birthday gift. Helen tried not to allow her______ to show. However, she was in low spirits when she came downstairs to say good night after the party. “Well, I guess I know how ______ my best friend thinks of me, huh, Mom?”

The next morning, I carried the rubbish outside. My heart ______ as I lifted the lid of the garbage can and saw Cherry’s gift lying among the other ______ items. Hesitating only a moment, I brought it into the house and put it ______. With time passing by, the gift was soon _______.

One day, Helen rushed home and ______ excitedly that Cherry invited us to her house. Cherry had been a regular visitor to our house but our invitation had never been ______, so I was surprised and my surprise was ______ when I learned that Cherry was adopted — she wasn’t ______ by her biological parents. Arrangements were made. A tall woman wearing a (an) ______ sweater greeted us at the small farmhouse. Shabby as the house was, we spent a (an) ______ day with the warm-hearted “family”. As daylight began to ______, we offered our thanks and said good-bye.

Helen sat ______ in the car on the way home. No sooner had we come to a stop on the driveway than she opened the car door and walked anxiously toward the ______. Nothing did she find there. Then, she went into the house and sat at the kitchen table ______ out of the window. As I placed what she was looking for on the table in front of her, a tear or two ______ from her eyes and fell onto the dark blue carpet that, ______ by magic, had become the most ______ birthday present in the whole world.

1.A. coat　　 B. box　　 C. carpet　　 D. doll

2.A. confusion　　 B. surprise　　 C. happiness　　 D. disappointment

3.A. much　　 B. well　　 C. highly　　 D. deeply

4.A. melted　　 B. touched　　 C. ached　　 D. beat

5.A. ugly　　 B. waste　　 C. dirty　　 D. used

6.A. off　　 B. in　　 C. up　　 D. away

7.A. missed　　 B. recalled　　 C. gone　　 D. forgotten

8.A. announced　　 B. informed　　 C. called　　 D. shouted

9.A. accepted　　 B. returned　　 C. involved　　 D. sent

10.A. disappeared　　 B. removed　　 C. doubled　　 D. overcome

11.A. brought in　　 B. brought through　　 C. brought about　　 D. brought up

12.A. shapeless　　 B. expensive　　 C. beautiful　　 D. formal

13.A. terrible　　 B. happy　　 C. long　　 D. upset

14.A. darken　　 B. run　　 C. fade　　 D. arise

15.A. quietly　　 B. nervously　　 C. sadly　　 D. merrily

16.A. living room　　 B. garbage can　　 C. kitchen table　　 D. dining hall

17.A. staring　　 B. glancing　　 C. focusing　　 D. spotting

18.A. cried　　 B. slipped　　 C. flew　　 D. sobbed

19.A. even if　　 B. now that　　 C. so that　　 D. as if

20.A. strange　　 B. colorful　　 C. available　　 D. precious

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Almost 80% of the Americans have stated their opposition to cloning pet animals such as cats and dogs, yet companies still try to make a business out of selling cloned pets. Pet cloning has been promoted as a way to “bring back” or “copy” a beloved companion animal. However, studies have shown that cloning remains an experimental technology with many failures.

Behind each lovely picture of a cloned cat or dog lie hundreds of animals that were kept in lab cages, receiving bad treatment to produce just that one cloned animal. For all that, you end up with a cloned animal who is unlikely to appear like the original physically or behaviorally and may experience serious health problems. Also, while pet cloning companies are charging customers up to $150,000 for a cloned pet, millions of homeless animals of the same species are available in US animal shelters for around $100. Unfortunately, most of these animals are killed for lack of adopting homes.

With No Pet Cloning campaign, the American Anti-Vivisection Society (AAVS) tries to protect both animals and people from harm. They campaigned until the US companies that sold cloned animals closed their doors. First it was Genetic Savings & Clone Inc. and then it was BioArts International.

When BioArts was closed, its owner, Lou Hawthorne, finally had to acknowledge the problems of pet cloning. According to Hawthorne, he has seen numerous failures during his pet cloning attempts, “One clone----which was supposed to be black and white----was born greenish-yellow where it should have been white (we still have no good explanation for how that happened).”

The AAVS is educating the public about the animal suffering and is seeking regulation of cloning activities. They will continue to take the lead in protecting animals from the threats of pet cloning.

1.From the passage, we know that ____.

A. pets are often deserted by their owners

B. more and more people have joined the AAVS

C. most American are against cloning pet animals

D. the American Anti-Vivisection Society is supported by the government

2.According to the passage, companies keep on selling cloned pets to ____.

A. carry on scientific studies

B. get economic interests

C. protect pet animals

D. comfort animal lovers

3.What does the author try to do by writing the second paragraph?

A. To tell the truth behind pet cloning.

B. To show the method of pet cloning.

C. To compare pet animals with homeless ones.

D. To save the animals kept in labs and shelters.

4.The underlined word “acknowledge” probably means ____.

A. accept　 B. study C. admit D. manage

5.According to the passage, the AAVS devotes itself to ____.

A. getting most countries to fight against pet cloning

B. improving the technology of pet cloning

C. saving lots of animals from bad situations

D. stopping US companies’ selling cloned animals

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What would the girl like to have as a pet?

A. A fish.　　 B. A cat.　　 C. A dog.

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From hitting the mall with your girl friends on a Saturday afternoon, to holiday spending on gifts that go under the tree, shopping could be called one of America’s favorite pastimes. For most people, it means some new clothes for work or a small trinket for a friend. For others, however, shopping is much more than an enjoyable pastime, and in some cases, it is a real and destructive addiction that can turn into a financial disaster. Compulsive shopping and spending are defined as inappropriate, excessive过度的, and out of control. Like other addictions, it basically has something to do with impulsiveness and lack of control over one’s impulses冲动. In America, shopping is embedded in our culture; so often, the impulsiveness comes out as excessive shopping. Sometimes this is referred to as “shopholism”. Shopping addiction can damage a person’s life, family, and finances. “No one knows what causes addictive behaviors, like shopping, alcoholism, drug abuse, and gambling”, says a professor of applied health science. Some of the new evidence suggests that some people, maybe 10%-15%, may have a genetic predisposition to an addictive behavior, coupled with an environment in which the particular behavior is triggered引发, but no one really knows why.” Individuals will get some kind of high from an addictive behavior like shopping.

What are the telltale signs that shopping has crossed the line and become and addiction? What should a concerned family member or friend look out for when they think shopping has become a problem? The behaviors can signal a serious problem:

·Shopping or spending money as a result of feeling angry, depressed, anxious, or lonely

·Having arguments with others about one’s shopping habits

·Feeling lost without credit cards — actually going into withdrawal without them

·Buying items on credit, rather than with cash

·Describing a rush or a feeling of euphoria with spending

·Feeling guilty, ashamed, or embarrassed after a spending spree(大买特买)

·Thinking obsessively about money

·Spending a lot time juggling accounts or bills to accommodate spending

“If someone identifies four or more of any of these behaviors, there may be a problem”, experts say. Treating a shopping addiction requires a multifaceted approach. There are no standard treatments for shopping addiction. Medications have been used, but with mixed results. Therapists also focus on cognitive-behavioral treatment programs. There is no quick and easy answer that will immediately cure a shopping addiction, and while treatment is a necessary part of solving the problem, so is behavior change on the part of the addict.

Some basic changes in behavior that will have a big impact on breaking a shopping addiction are recommended:

·Admit that you are a compulsive spender, which is half the battle.

·Get rid of checkbooks and credit cards, which fuel the problem.

·Don’t shop by yourself because most compulsive shoppers shop alone and if you are with someone you are much less likely to append more.

·Find other meaningful ways to spend time.

And keep in mind that while behavior change is clearly important to recovery, so is reaching out for professional help.(509)

1.The best title of this article is _________

A. Should We Shop or Not?                  B. Shopping Behaviors, Good or Bad?

C. Shopping Spree, or an Addiction?           D. The Dangers of Shopholism.

2.You should be carefully think about your shopping behavior if you ________.

A. are angry to go shopping             B. lost your credit card while shopping

C. are overjoyed and overwhelmingly excited to go shopping.

D. count your money while shopping

3.Which of the following statement is not true? ________.

A. Medication will not help to cure a shopping addiction

B. No one really knows why people get addicted to doing something which is no good to them

C. By the word shopholism, we refers to the impulsive and excessive shopping behavior

D. Shopping addiction can turn into a real disaster in one’s life

4.The most important way to get rid of the addiction is ________.

A. use credit card instead of checkbooks

B. change one’s behavior as well as seek professional advice

C. find somebody else to shop for you    D. go to a doctor for a standard treatment

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．---- You look upset , Jane,______?

---- My pet dog is lost.

A, What’s up  B What’s for  C .What are you up to D. So what

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I woke up the other day to a phone call from a taxi driver. He had my friend’s cell phone, and told me that my friend had ______ it in the cab the night before.

It was a rainy ______, which for cab drivers is a very busy time. The cab driver asked where he could ______ the cell phone off. I told him the cross ______ where I lived. I quickly got dressed and told him that I’d ______ him on the comer of the street.

The driver drove all the ______ from Queens to deliver the phone without ______. When I met up with him, I ______ and blessed him for having such a kind and beautiful ______. I was so happy for my ______ because of this man’s kindness! My friend had ______ moved here and I could only imagine how ______ his cell phone was to him! I further asked the taxi driver if I could get his ______, so that my friend can thank him as well. He said my ______ and gratitude were all that he needed and drove off.

I emailed my friend telling him I had his ______ and later that day I met up with him to tell him how I had ______ it. My friend said he couldn’t believe such kindness should ______ in this big city. He told me he could not ______ to pay it forward.

I was so ______ to see the kindness that happened early that morning. It just made my ______!

1.A. hid　　 B. left　　 C. forgot　　 D. missed

2.A. morning　　 B. night　　 C. afternoon　　 D. evening

3.A. throw　　 B. give　　 C. put　　 D. drop

4.A. hotel　　 B. town　　 C. street　　 D. city

5.A. pay　　 B. meet　　 C. exchange　　 D. call

6.A. time　　 B. distance　　 C. way　　 D. trip

7.A. delay　　 B. permit　　 C. support　　 D. request

8.A. rewarded　　 B. talked　　 C. greeted　　 D. thanked

9.A. figure　　 B. cab　　 C. soul　　 D. idea

10.A. decision　　 B. friend　　 C. luck　　 D. deed

11.A. lastly　　 B. finally　　 C. recently　　 D. hurriedly

12.A. important　　 B. popular　　 C. expensive　　 D. lovely

13.A. honor　　 B. permission　　 C. photo　　 D. information

14.A. help　　 B. blessing　　 C. attitude　　 D. concern

15.A. address　　 B. letter　　 C. message　　 D. phone

16.A. bought　　 B. searched　　 C. got　　 D. kept

17.A. wait　　 B. exist　　 C. react　　 D. allow

18.A. wait　　 B. quit　　 C. hope　　 D. expect

19.A. annoyed　　 B. shocked　　 C. surprised　　 D. touched

20.A. day　　 B. dream　　 C. example　　 D. story

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How to make friends with people from a different culture? The rules are as follows:

Appreciate the person

Most Americans like to be recognized as individuals as someone special with unique, personalities. Therefore never say,“you are from America so I want to be your friend.” Also don’t imply that the reason why you approached them is that you wanted someone to practice your English with . That turns people off. Instead try saying,”“you seem like a real nice and interesting person and I would like to get to know you better .’ This way , they are much more inclined to be friendly because you see them as a three dimensional person and appreciate them for who they are in the inside . And by doing so , you not only learn about Americans and practice your English , but also gain a real friend in the process

Quit Calling Us Foreigners.

Please avoid calling a foreigner especially in his face . The word makes people feel like an outsider , and even unwelcome , suggesting separation and insurmountable difference , widening an already existing gap in the situation. When Americans travel , they rarely say,“I’m foreign to your place .” They tend to say ,”I’m new in town . I’m new here.” The reason is because new and unfamiliar things can become old and familiar. But can foreign things become native? You catch my drift.

Just Do It .

Some students like to be told about American culture but are less interested in spending the time and effort to actually experience it .As Americans always say ,“get your hands dirty.” You should have first hands on experience, or you will never really know anything.

Find that Common Language.

Now I just must stress the importance of finding a common language. By that I don’t mean English, Chinese , German ,French,etc. I mean finding something you have in common with another person on a spiritual and philosophical level: likes , dislikes, worldviews, ways of thinking and attitudes toward life. And to start , you must first enhance your knowledge of the particular culture from which your potential

1. The underlined sentence“get your hands dirty” means.

A get involved   B talk about American culture    C star with dirty work   D Don’t wash your hands too often

2. Americans prefer to make friends with those who.

A  avoid talking about their homeland     B  recognize their personalities

C  obey rules of communicating with friends   D  needn’t practice English while playing together

3.According to the passage , which of the following is friendly?

A   I am longing to make friends with an American.

B   This is my friend Tom , who is a foreigner.

C   There must be a gap between us in many things.

D   You ‘ve  got a great personality

4.  In the last paragraph , the author suggests we should________

A  Learn at least one foreign language well

B find common interests or opinions with our potential new friend

C make sure we can understand each other

D ask where our potential new friends come from

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How to make friends with people from a different culture? The rules are as follows:

Appreciate the Person.

Most Americans like to be recognized as individuals as someone special with unique personalities. Therefore, never say, “You’re from America so I want to be your friend.” Also don’t imply that the reason why you approached them is that you wanted someone to practice your English with. That turns people off. Instead try saying,” You seem like a real nice and interesting person and I would like to get to know you better.” This way, they are much more inclined to be friendly because you see them as a three dimensional person and appreciate them for who they are in the inside. And by doing so, you not only learn about Americans and practice your English, but also gain a real friend in the process.

Quit Calling Us Foreigners.

Please avoid calling a foreigner a foreigner especially in his face. The word makes people feel like an outsider, and even unwelcome, suggesting separation and insurmountable differences, widening an already existing gap in the situation. When Americans travel, they rarely say, “ I’m foreign to your place.” They tend to say, “ I’m new in town. I’m new here.” The reason is because new and unfamiliar things can become old and familiar. But can foreign things become native? Aha? You catch my drift.

Just Do It.

Some students like to be told about American culture but are less interested in spending the time and the effort to actually experience it. As Americans always say, “ Get your hands dirty.” You should have first hand and hands on experience, or you’ll never really know anything.

Find that Common Language.

Now I must stress the importance of finding a common language. By that I don’t mean English, Chinese, German, French, etc. I mean finding something you have in common with another person on a spiritual and philosophical level: likes, dislikes, worldviews, ways of thinking , and attitudes toward life. And to start, you must first enhance your knowledge of the particular culture from which your potential new friend comes form.

1.The underlined sentence “ Get your hands dirty” means________.

A. get involved                 B. start with dirty work

C. talk about American culture     D. don’t wash your hands too often

2. Americans prefer to make friends with those who________.

A. avoid talking about their homeland

B. recognize their personalities

C. obey rules of communicating with friends

D. needn’t practice English while playing together

3.According to the passage, which of the following is friendly?

A. I am longing to make friends with an American.

B. This is my friend Tom, who is a foreigner.

C. There must be a gap between us in many things.

D. You’ve got a great personality.

4.

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We were about to start out________ our friends called us up from Shanghai.

A．when        B．while         C．until         D．before

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