Each summer, Craig Stihler and Jack Wallace, ...

Each summer, Craig Stihler and Jack Wallace, scientists for the state of West Virginia hike to Peacock Cave to count Virginia big-eared bats. 1.. They want to see if the number of bats is going up or down.

I was there to learn about the bats for my book. After we arrived at the small entrance to Peacock Cave, Craig and Jack unpacked their equipment. Crale said, “2. .Hibernating (冬眠)bats may be awakened and fly around and burn up the fat they've stored in their bodies. Without that food supply, they might not live until spring when they can eat insects again. And bat mothers may drop their babies. “

As night settled in，they set up a night-vision scope (观察仪器）.3. .They also set up a radio-like bat detector outside the cave. It picks up bat sounds that our ears can’t hear. For the next two hours, Craig counted the bats by speaking into a handheld voice recorder each time five bats flew out of the cave. By the time the last bat left the cave at about 10:30 p. m., Craig and Jack had counted 1,242 bats! 4. .Craig explained that when the first count was taken at Peacock Cave in 1983, there were only 160 Virginia big-eared bats. Projects to help protect bats have helped the bats make a remarkable comeback. Today the total number of Virginia big-eared bats there are more than 25,000.

5. .They will continue to need human’s help if they are going to survive into the future.

A.Why do they do so?

B.It allows them to see the bats in darkness.

C.Virginia big-eared bats are medium-sized.

D.Bats are important because they eat insects.

E.They want to catch some bats for their research.

F.Bats living in caves can suffer if disturbed by people.

G.That was the most Craig and Jack had ever counted there.

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Wallace Chung can sing, dance and act as well. This is ________ he has appealed to his fans for nearly 20 years.

A. why　　　 B. because　　 C. that　　　 D. how

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Craig Blackburn, a father and car fan, built a Batmobile for his son’s hope for using the vehicle to brighten the lives of sick children. And now he hopes to use it for more than just his son's hope after seeing the children's reaction to the Batmobile.

Based on the number of failures he had seen in car groups, he estimated that only about one in 50 attempted constructions was actually finished and he realized what an incredible opportunity he had.

Mr. Blackburn started the project at the beginning of 2018 after hearing a friend in the US was doing the same thing. It started with importing an outer shell overseas, before picking brains of a friend who had a background as a worker in a car factory to gain knowledge of how to build the car. With the help of his friend, Mr. Blackburn built the Batmobile in 18 months with the cost reaching six figures.

Mr. Blackburn hoped to add a flamethrower(喷火器) onto the back of the vehicle and said he had thought about building the more recent Batman Tumbler from the series film Dark Knight. Though Mr. Blackburn encountered plenty of difficulties to get over during the construction, in September 2019, the car made its first show at the Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba, before being used by Blackburn's son for his hope.

“It was great. It was so good to see the kids' and adults' excitement at seeing the Batmobile.” Mr. Blackburn said. As a result, the car lovers hope to make the car work on the roads as soon as possible, so he can visit sick children and take them out with his son.

1.What is Craig Blackburn's initial purpose of making the Batmobile?

A.To realize his son's dream.

B.To donate it to sick children.

C.To pay his respects to the film Dark Knight.

D.To show off at the Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba.

2.How did Blackburn feel about the car-making at first?

A.Hopeful.

B.Uncertain.

C.Impossible.

D.Confused.

3.How did Blackburn's friend help him?

A.By offering him financial support.

B.By making an outer shell for him.

C.By sharing the knowledge of building cars.

D.By telling him the backgroud of the car factory.

4.What is the car lovers' expectation of the Batmobile?

A.It can be displayed around the world.

B.It will be driven soon on the roads.

C.It can change the lives of sick children.

D.It will appear in the next film about Batman.

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I don’t like _____ speaking ill of each other.

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Jackson Language School Summer Opening and Closing Time

The Jackson Language School is open each day except Sunday. There is an English Comer also available from 6 pm - 9 pm at the Bellevue Hall across from the school.

Class Size

Classes have a minimum of 10 students and a maximum of 16 students in one class. Classes are equipped with earphones and an electronically controlled listening.

Teachers

Teachers are all experienced and have a minimum of 2 years’ experience and at least a certificate in teaching English as a second language. They are all available for tutoring if you need it.

Location

The school is located 15 minutes from central London at 34 Inverleith Row, next to the Marks and Spencer shopping centre. It is near a bus stop and only a 5?minute walk from the tube.

Attendance

Students on student visas are expected to attend regularly. Students who are absent more than 60% of the time will be reported to the Student Office. Moreover, if students attend less than 80%, they will not be able to get a certificate from Jackson Language School. It is also required by the Student Office for a visa extension.

Home Stay

You are able to stay with a British family if you request so. Jackson has a home stay program that matches students with families according to their own requirements and needs. While generally no problems occur, students may move from a home stay household if he or she gives a 2?week written notice to the home stay family school.

Language Policy

As the course is an immersion (沉浸式) program, students are expected to speak English the entire time they are at the school. If they speak any language other than English at the school, they may be asked to leave the school for a day.

1.If you attend more than 80% of your classes, 　　　　 .

A. you will be likely to get a certificate

B. you will not obtain a visa extension

C. you may be reported to the Student Office

D. you may not be able to get a certificate

2.The students are expected to speak English 　　　　 .

A. part of the time while at the school

B. the entire time they are at the school

C. no matter when they want to

D. when they are in a home stay family

3.At Jackson Language School,　　　　 .

A. you can’t move out of a home stay family

B. you can’t take part in an English Comer

C. you can turn to a teacher when you need to be tutored

D. you can study in a class less than 10 students

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My father brought home a sailboat when I was ten, and almost each Sunday in summers we would go sailing. Dad was quite skilled in sailing, but not good at ___36___. As for me, I ___37___ both before twelve because of living close to Lake Ontario.

The last time Dad and I set sail together is really ___ 38___. It was a perfect weekend after I graduated from university. I came home and ___39___Dad to go sailing. Out we set soon on the ___40___lake. Dad hadn’t sailed for years, but everything ___41___well with the tiller（舵柄）in his hands.

When we were in the middle of the lake, a ___ 42___ wind came all of a sudden. The boat was hit ___43___. Dad was always at his best in any___44___, but at this moment he___45___.

"John!___46___!" he shouted in a trembling voice, with the tiller still in his hands.

In my memory he could fix any___ 47___. He was the one I always___48___for strength and security. Before I could respond, a___ 49___ of water got into the boat. I rushed to the tiller ___50___it was too late. Another huge wall of water ___ 51___the boat in a minute. We were thrown into the water, and Dad was struggling aimlessly. At that moment, I felt fiercely ___52___of him.

I swam to Dad ___ 53___and assisted him in climbing onto the hull（船壳）of the boat. Upon sitting on the hull, Dad was a little awkward about his flash of ___ 54___. "It's all right, Dad. We are safe now," I comforted him.

That was the first time Dad had counted on me in a moment of emergency. More importantly, I found it was my turn to start___55___for my father.

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My father brought home a sailboat when I was ten, and almost each Sunday in summers we would go sailing. Dad was quite skilled in sailing, but not good at________36________. As for me, I________37________both before twelve because of living close to Lake Ontario.

The last time Dad and I set sail together is really________38________. It was a perfect weekend after I graduated from university. I came home and________39________Dad to go sailing. Out we set soon on the__40__ lake. Dad hadn’t sailed for years, but everything ________41________

well with the tiller (舵柄) in his hands.

When we were in the middle of the lake, a________42________wind came all of a sudden. The boat was hit__________43________. Dad was always at his best in any________44________, but at this moment he ________45________.

“John! ________46________!” he shouted in a trembling voice, with the tiller still in his hands.

In my memory he could fix any________47________. He was the one I always________48________for strength and security. Before I could respond, a________49________of water got into the boat. I rushed to the tiller________50________it was too late. Another huge wall of water________51________the boat in a minute. We were thrown into the water, and Dad was struggling aimlessly. At that moment, I felt fiercely________52________of him.

I swam to Dad________53________and assisted him in climbing onto the hull (船壳) of the boat. Upon sitting on the hull, Dad was a little awkward about his flash of________54________. “It’s all right, Dad. We are safe now,” I comforted him.

That was the first time Dad had counted on me in a moment of emergency. More importantly, I found it was my turn to start________55________for my father.

1. A. boating       B. running      C. swimming         D. teaching

2.A. enjoyed        B. desired      C. hated            D. learned

3. A. unforgivable B. unforgettable    C. cheerful         D. regretful

4. A. sent          B. ordered      C. invited      D. allowed

5. A. calm          B. icy          C. stormy       D. thundery

6. A. finished         B. went             C. seemed       D. sounded

7.A. strong             B. gentle       C. cold             D. hot

8.A. repeatedly         B. lightly      C. hardly       D. violently

9. A. danger            B. place            C. sport            D. job

10.A. suffered      B. fell             C. froze            D. withdrew

11.A. Look          B. Help             C. Run          D. Jump

12.A. problem       B. relationship     C. machine      D. boat

13. A. turned to        B. lived with       C. argued with D. objected to

14. A. fountain         B. stream       C. shower       D. wave

15. A. if               B. for          C. after            D. but

16.A. got through       B. poured into C. turned over D. lifted up

17. A. ashamed      B. protective       C. tired            D. afraid

18.A. hopelessly        B. quickly      C. slowly       D. helplessly

19.A. pain          B. anger            C. fear             D. shame

20. A. making up        B. getting ready    C. paying off       D. looking out

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On Mother’s Day, Trevor Wallace woke up early and hand-scrubbed(擦洗) a fountain. It wasn’t just any fountain, _________ it was one that had a special _________ to his family.

15 minutes away from Trevor’s campus site De Anza Community College where his beloved _________, Marilyn Rosenthal, had worked for decades. Her co-workers at the school _________ a large fountain in her honor with a plaque（匾）that says Heart’s Garden: In _________ of Marilyn Rosenthal.

The fountain was _________ to Trevor’s mom, Sarene, who was only 36 years old when her mom died. Although she _________ it, she didn’t have the opportunity to _________ it. As time went on, the fountain, which is hidden under trees, _________ disrepair.

Trevor called Sarene that day to __________ her a happy Mother’s Day and told her to expect a(n) __________. Then he drove to De Anza Community College with his __________, and two sponges（海绵）.

When he arrived at the fountain, it was covered with leaves and __________ with dirt. He started to scrub. As he cleaned, he __________ another problem: the fountain’s water was turned off. Without water, the site wouldn’t be __________. Therefore, Trevor purchased a bottle and was pouring water on an __________ fountain. Completing all these things, he took a before and after __________, and sent his mom two __________ emails.

The subject line of the first email was, “Gift One: Open the first!” It was the before photo of the fountain. The subject line of the second email __________, “Gift One: Part 2”. It was the after photo of the fountain. “When I opened the photos, I __________ into tears,” Sarene says. “He not only honored me, but also honored my mom.”

1.A. yet　　 B. but　　 C. and　　 D. otherwise

2.A. gift　　 B. significance　　 C. history　　 D. explanation

3.A. friend　　 B. colleague　　 C. grandmother　　 D. mother

4.A. established　　 B. gathered　　 C. donated　　 D. measured

5.A. memory　　 B. place　　 C. charge　　 D. support

6.A. special　　 B. delicate　　 C. valueless　　 D. private

7.A. cherished　　 B. shared　　 C. hid　　 D. reserved

8.A. spread　　 B. march　　 C. play　　 D. visit

9.A. turned in　　 B. brought in　　 C. looked into　　 D. fell into

10.A. celebrate　　 B. wish　　 C. desire　　 D. congratulate

11.A. email　　 B. fountain　　 C. card　　 D. surprise

12.A. present　　 B. fortune　　 C. trick　　 D. camera

13.A. provided　　 B. caked　　 C. decorated　　 D. mixed

14.A. crashed into　　 B. gave out　　 C. met with　　 D. came up with

15.A. shiny　　 B. fragrant　　 C. precise　　 D. transparent

16.A. polished　　 B. abandoned　　 C. furnished　　 D. transformed

17.A. look　　 B. expression　　 C. shot　　 D. performance

18.A. practical　　 B. separate　　 C. reliable　　 D. outstanding

19.A. read　　 B. wrote　　 C. looked　　 D. directed

20.A. moved　　 B. burst　　 C. broke　　 D. wept

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For years, scientists and others concerned about climate change have been talking about the need for carbon capture and storage (CCS).

That is the term for removing carbon dioxide(二氧化碳) from, say, a coal-burning power plant’s smokestack and pumping it deep underground to keep it out of the atmosphere, where it would otherwise contribute to global warming.

However, currently, only one power plant in Canada captures and stores carbon on a commercial scale (and it has been having problems). Among the concerns about storage is that carbon dioxide in gaseous or liquid form that is pumped underground might escape back to the atmosphere. So storage sites would have to be monitored, potentially for decades or centuries.

But scientists at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University and other institutions have come up with a different way to store CO2 that might eliminate that problem. Their approach involves dissolving the gas with water and pumping the resulting mixture — soda water, essentially — down into certain kinds of rocks, where the CO2 reacts with the rock to form a mineral called calcite(方解石). By turning the gas into stone, scientists can lock it away permanently. Volcanic rocks called basalts(玄武岩) are excellent for this process, because they are rich in calcium, magnesium and iron, which react with CO2.

The project called CarbFix started in Iceland, 2012, when the scientists pumped about 250 tons of carbon dioxide, mixed with water, about 1,500 feet down into porous basalt. Early signs were encouraging: The scientists found that about 95 percent of the carbon dioxide was changed into calcite. And even more importantly, they wrote, the change happened relatively quickly — in less than two years.

“It’s beyond all our expectations,” said Edda Aradottir, who manages the project. Rapid change of the CO2 means that a project would probably have to be monitored for a far shorter time than a more conventional storage site.

There are still concerns about whether the technology will prove useful in the fight against global warming. For one thing, it would have to be scaled up enormously. For another, a lot of water is needed — 25 tons of it for every ton of CO2 — along with the right kind of rock.

But the researchers say that there is enough porous basaltic rock in Iceland, including in the ocean floors and along the margins of continents. And sitting a storage project in or near the ocean could potentially solve the water problem at the same time, as the researchers say seawater would work just fine.

1.What can we learn about CCS in Paragraphs 2 and 3?

A. Scientists believe global warming will be avoided if CO2 is pumped underground.

B. It’s been a common practice in many plants to capture and store CO2 underground.

C. There is no guarantee that CO2 will not escape even if pumped underground.

D. It requires decades to turn CO2 into liquid form and be locked underground.

2.What materials should be involved in the project CarbFix?

A. Water, CO2, soda water and basalts.

B. Water, CO2, a pump and basalts.

C. CO2, basalts, a pump and calcite.

D. Water, soda water, a pump and calcite.

3.According to Edda Aradottir, the result of the project was beyond the researchers’ expectations, because ________.

A. it’s disappointing to discover new problems caused by rapid change

B. it’s exciting to sense the problem of storing CO2 likely to be solved

C. it’s puzzling to find the encouraging but unexpected result of the project

D. it’s amazing to see 95% of the carbon dioxide turn into calcite that fast

4.What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

A. To show the different ways to fight against CO2.

B. To praise the efforts of scientists in storing CO2.

C. To inform us of a breakthrough in storing CO2.

D. To urge people to produce the least possible CO2.

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Humans and dogs have been working together for thousands of years, and some scientists even believe the two species have been living with one another for thousands of years． While having a dog will not improve your health if you never wanted a dog in the first place, dog lovers can benefit from living with them．

1.　　 Most of us know the benefits of exercise, but it can be a struggle to find the motivation to get up and get moving everyday． A dog provides strong motivations, and can make your daily walk or run less lonely and more fun．Moreover, you'll bum extra calories when helping your dog walk and doing brief training exercises with your dog． For some people, going for walks alone is scary, but a dog can make runs and walks feel more secure．l know that with Ranger．I have to walk him every day, and he's always ready each morning．Sometimes we even have an afternoon or early evening walk, which is better for my health．

2.　　 There's no doubt that dog ownership does come with some stresses, from making sure you've applied their weekly bath to worrying if your dog will get along with the other dogs at the dog park． But the benefits of pet ownership more than outweigh these small stresses． Research shows that a few minutes spent petting an animal． lowers blood levels of the stress hormone, which contributes to tiredness, weight gain and aging, and your pet can help kill its negative effects． A few minutes playing with your dog every day also releases powerful ¨feel-good" hormones that continue to function in the bloodstream．

3.　　 Many people living alone worry about thieves, and a dog can help give owners a sense of security． Thieves are less likely to break into a house with a barking dog, and your dog can help you feel less lonely whether you're just spending the night by yourself or living alone long-term．If your dog is older and struggles to move around, you can still rest easy knowing that your dog will get to a robber before you do．

4.　　 People who have regular positive interactions with others tend to live longer and be happier, and pets provide you with a valuable opportunity to meet and interact with other people． Even if you're shy, it's easy to strike up a conversation with another person if you're both talking about your animals． Visits to the dog park and meet--ups with other pet owners also provide pet owners with opportunities for interactions．If you're still anxious about meeting new people, consider joining a message board or online group for people with similar pets to yours． You'll quickly find yourself making new friends in addition to learning a lot about your best friend - your pet!

5.　　 In a fast-paced, high-stress world, depression and anxiety are at an all-time high． But pet owners have fewer mental illnesses, and animals are even used as treatment for people suffering from mental illness． If you struggle with depression, an animal can help you avoid such problems． The exercise and stress release you get from spending time with your pet may even reduce the effects of depression． Dog owners are also less stressed than people who don't own dogs, and reduced stress is strongly related with lower blood pressure, a longer life span, greater happiness and improved health．

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