Bears and humans often meet in National Parks...

Bears and humans often meet in National Parks. Although campers and hikers are warned not to feed the bears, many people ignore these warnings and feed the beasts anyway. When bears are used to people’s food, problems soon arise.

Bears like to eat a large variety of things, both meat and vegetable. Without human assistance, bears live nicely on roots, twigs, leaves of trees, insects and small animals. With people around, the bears’ tastes quickly expand to include sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, and anything else they can temp humans into giving up.

Bears often develop clever strategies for getting people to let go their food supplies. More often than not, an unsuspecting hiker has taken off his or her pack for a rest only to have a bear charge out of the woods, grab the pack and quickly disappear into the underbrush with it. Hanging the pack on a tree branch won’t help. Bears have been known to climb up, jump off, and catch the pack on the way down. One mother bear stretched up with her baby on her shoulders to reach a pack stored on a pole. Many bears threaten people into giving up their supplies. Although a bear is unlikely to attack a person and would probably run away if screamed at, few people are willing to do so. Most people drop the pack and run the other way. This, of course, delights the bear. In some places, the Park Service installed some metal barrels with lids to help campers keep their supplies safe from bears. Although the bears were unable to open these containers, the effort was less than successful. Most campers, unable to tell the metal drums from rubbish cans, never used them for the intended purpose.

1.Feeding bears on people’s food         .

2.If people had never fed bears, the bears        .

3.Which of the following is TRUE?

4.Bear-proof containers didn’t work because         .

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Many countries are now setting up national parks ________ animals and plants can be protected.

A.when B.which

C.whose D.where

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We often meet with losses and downs in life.When I was young,I always went to my family and friends for help. As I grew older and became more independent,the advice from them wasn't enough and I began to read some books, which helped me a lot.Here I’d like to recommend some of them to you.

●The Art of Happiness,Howard Cutler

This book was written in 1998,and in it,Howard Cutler asks Brendan Burchard,an outstanding philosopher, questions.Cutler is a psychiatrist（神经病学家）aiming to understand what the purpose of life is according to Brendan Burchard.Burchard in turn describes what he believes the purpose of life is: it's being happy.

●Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill,Matthieu Ricard

Written by a French doctor,Dr.Ricard beautifully describes ways in which,happiness can be achieved.He argues happiness doesn't just happen by chance or luck.Just like other skills,it requires lots of hard work and determination.

●The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment,Eckhart Tolle

The present moment is the only moment you have control of at any time in your life.In this book,Eckhart Tolle describes the importance of being present in spite of the mind's desire to be anywhere but now.

●The Alchemist,Paulo Coelho

Coelho uses a fictional story to describe the potential theme of this book.You have the power to create your own future.Only you have the ability to create the kind of life you want for yourself.Of course,you're required to work and devote yourself to achieving your goals.

1.Which book is probably an interview?

A. The Art of Happiness.

B. Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill.

C. The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment.

D. The Alchemist.

2.What is Matthieu Ricard's opinion about happiness?

A. Being wealthy is the basis of happiness.

B. Happiness belongs to those fortunate people.

C. A strong will and efforts count in getting happiness.

D. Living happily in the present is tough for most people.

3.Who agrees that we are the master of our own life?

A. Eckhart Tolle.　　 B. Paulo Coelho.

C. Matthieu Ricard.　　 D. Brendan Burchard.

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Their round bodies, round flat noses and large ears often remind us of bears every time we see koalas. Probably that’s why these animals are often referred to as koala bears. Koalas are natives of Australia. However, they aren’t found all over the continent. The habitat of koala bears  is eastern regions of Australia and South Australia.

Koalas are found where there are enough forests of eucalyptus(桉树) trees. The association of koalas and eucalyptus trees is due to the fact that these animals feed on the leaves of eucalyptus trees. But that’s not all. In addition, the trees also serve as the homes of the koalas.

Koalas grow around 27 to 36 inches tall and weigh 5 to 9 kilograms on average. Male kaolas are larger than the females. Life can stretch up to 17 years.

Like many other animals, the habitat of koala bears is fast decreasing due to deforestation and quick urbanization(都市化). However, efforts by some scientists and animal lovers have successfully introduced these creatures back in certain parts of Australia.

1.What do Koalas look like ?      (回答词数不超过3个)

2.Where is the main habitat of koala bears in the world?     (回答词数不超过8个)

3.What do eucalyptus trees provide koalas with ?        (回答词数不超过3个)

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Bears often hide themselves in places ________ can’t be found by hunters.

A. in which         B. where          C. that                  D. 不填

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Although cats can’t see in complete darkness, their eyes are much more__________to light than human eyes.

A.impressive          B.suitable              C.sensitive         D.available

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Although cats can’t see in complete darkness, their eyes are much more__________to light than human eyes.

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Welcome to the UK National Parks

The United Kingdom has beautiful national parks. Try our quick guide for a handy introduction to each of the following four parks.

The Broads

The Broads, Britain’s largest protected wetland, is now home to some of Britain’s rarest wildlife.

Key areas of interest:

● home to over a quarter of our rarest wildlife.

● over 125 miles of waterways to explore

● gentle footpaths and cycle routes, fabulous fishing

● a Roman fort, medieval churches and traditional windmills

● the River Wensum runs right into the city of Norwich, just 2 hour from London

Lake District

The Lake District has inspired writers and visitors for centuries.

Key areas of interest:

● England’s largest National Park is now a World Heritage Site

● Scafell, England’s highest mountain

● 16 main lakes and many smaller tarns

● boat trips, sailing, boating and swimming

● less than 2 hour from Manchester

New Forest

It is a historic royal hunting forest, where you can enjoy the sight of ponies, cattle, sheep and pigs.

Key areas of interest:

● ponies, cows and pigs on the open forest

● ancient trees, some over 1,000 years old

● a coastline of sea creatures, like shingle, saltmarsh, lagoons and mudflats

● less than an hour from Southampton, Bournemouth and Salisbury

South Downs

Discover the world-famous white cliffs at Seven Sisters, rolling green and gold hills, ancient woodland and lowland heaths or explore “picture perfect” villages, traditional country pubs and flourishing vineyards.

Key area of interest:

● walk, cycle or horse ride the length of the national park on the 160 km South Downs Way national trail

● grasslands and woodlands rich in wildflowers and butterflies

● market towns and hidden villages

● just over an hour by train from London and a short bus ride from Brighton, Portsmouth, East Bourne and Winchester

1.Which park is listed as a World Heritage Site?

A. The Broads. B. Lake District. C. New Forest. D. South Downs

2.What will you see in New Forest?

A. Ponies, cattle, sheep and pigs. B. Some rarest wildlife.

C. Beautiful lakes. D. Churches and windmills.

3.What activity do the Broads and South Downs both offer?

A. Swimming. B. Sailing. C. Cycling. D. Horse riding.

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At the meeting, the people were _____by the kindness and natural beauty of his mother    although there is a scar in her face.

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When humans and nature go head to head, nature often ends up losing. Rivers get polluted. Trees are knocked down. Natural resources are exhausted. That’s what makes the Galapagos Islands so special—it’s one of he few places on the Earth that nature can truly call its own.

For people used to having wild animals run at the scent of humans, a visit to the Galapagos is a real eye-opening experience. Over 1,600 km west of Ecuador, the islands are home to a unique variety of animals that have absolutely no fear of people. Visitors can play on the beach with sea lions and giant sea turtles, swim with dolphins and whales, and get close enough to the penguins to count the eggs in their nests.

The islands were declared a national park over 40 years ago, and the number of human visitors is tightly limited to avoid damaging he environment or putting stress on the animal. Tourists have to pay a $100 daily visitors fee, and can’t step off the boat unless accompanied(陪同) by an official guide. Once on the islands, you have to stay on the trail(小径), but that seldom presents a problem: the animals are so curious about people that they’ll usually come up to say hello.

“It’s a little like being in a zoo,” said one traveler. “But instead of us looking at the animals, the animals, the animals are looking at us.”

Aside from the wildlife, one of the island’ more unusual features is its post office. You can send postcards for free, but the problem is that there’s no postman to collect them. Instead, travelers pick up mail addressed to people who live near them back home, and then hand-deliver the postcards when their trip is finished.

1.The Galapagos Islands are 　　　　　 .

A. terribly polluted　　　　 　　 B. near Ecuador

C. in the Atlantic Ocean　　　 D. independent of Ecuador

2.Which animal is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. Whales.　　 B. Sea lions.

C. Goats.　　 D. Dolphins.

3.On the Galapagos Islands the mail is delivered by　　　　 .

A. the government B. the post office

C. the tourists　 D. the guides

4.What would be the bet title for the passage?

A. Special “Zoo”　　　　 B. Humans and Nature

C. Go Head to Head　　　 D. Ecuador—An Island Country

5.What is one of the islands’ more unusual features?

A. There’re some postmen to collect letters.

B. There are only the wild life.

C. You can send letters.

D. Travellers deliver the letters by themselves.

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