Koala bears as pets might be appealing to man...

Koala bears as pets might be appealing to many of us. However, there are quite a few points to consider even before thinking of adopting one.

Koala bears are one of the most lovely Australian animals. In certain cases where the koala has been raised by hand, they have turned out to be quite affectionate pets. These people tied a piece of fur to a pillow and placed it beside a joey (a baby kola) as a substitute (替代物) for the mother koala. This trick seemed to work well with the baby koala. However, it is a known fact that human handling causes stress to koalas. In my personal opinion, this aspect clouds the fact that koala bears can be tamed (驯服).

In Australia the koala is a priority animal as far as conservation status assessment is concerned. It was hunted to near extinction (灭绝) for its fur. In fact the koala had been wiped out from South Australia in the 1920s. However, rehabilitation efforts have brought the animal back in the state. As for the Australia government, the koala is not a threatened animal, but the US government does list the koala as one.

Although they may live in 40 to 60 kinds of eucalyptus trees, they prefer only 10 to 14 specific kinds. Koalas sleep for most part of the day, which is about 16 to 18 hours, and for most of their waking hours all they do is eat. Koala bears eat the leaves of eucalyptus trees. A full-grown koala can eat almost 2 to 3 pounds of leaves in a day. Despite their slow movements and sweet look, koala bears can be vicious when hungry. Other than this, there are the stress caused to koalas due to human handling and the fights that start in koalas.

Almost everyone finds koalas lovely in the zoo. However, as far as having koala bears as pets is concerned, there are legal issues to consider. Other than that, being able to provide for its diet and habitat is another point that needs some attention before any law legalizing their adoption as pets is passed.

1.What’s the author’s attitude towards people raising the koala?

A. Optimistic.              B. Grateful.                           C. Cautious.                          D. Enthusiastic.

2.Why did Australians hunt the koala?

A. To get its fur.     B. To eat its meat.                 C. To wipe it out.                 D. To have it for fun.

3.The underlined word “vicious” in Paragraph 4 probably means __________.

A. fierce and dangerous                                                  B. patient and friendly

C. afraid and defensive                                                    D. lovely and interesting

4.It can be inferred from the passage that __________.

A. koala bears tend to live in groups

B. koala bear care can be very demanding

C. koala bears are not particular about their food

D. koala bears are the No. 1 threatened animal in the US

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Mr .Smith is from Australia , which is         to many unique animal species ,like kangaroos and koala bears .

A .family      B .nation      C . home       D . area

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Model as a career_____ to many young girls because of the fascinating T-stage.

A. attracts          B. appeals         C. calls         D. pulls

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When I try to understand __________that prevents so many Americans from being as happy as one might expect, it seems that there are two causes.

A. why it does        B. what it does          C. what it is       D. why it is

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What might life be like if you looked very different from others? Most of us are lucky to be born with “normal” faces. 1., the movie Wonder shows us that there is no such thing as being normal and that beauty is more than skin-deep.

2. (base) on a bestselling novel, the movie is about a boy named Auggie. He has a facial deformity (畸形) and has spent most of his life being home schooled. But as he enters middle school, his parents decide to send him to a private school. There, Auggie must deal with judgmental classmates and learn to accept 3.(he) as he is.

In the US, most kids 4. (teach) that it is OK to be different. Most people in the US celebrate being unique.

But some kids have difficulty 5.(accept) uniqueness. It’s easy to pick on someone who’s different, 6.(especial) if you have your own problems to deal with. This is another 7. (center) theme from the movie—even the kids 8. pick on Auggie have their own personal struggles.

As Auggie’s classmates get to know him better, they come to find that he’s a nice kid 9. a great sense of humor. They start to change their attitude toward him. In real life, it may take longer to see such changes happen. But if we give people10.chance, their hearts and minds may change in the end.

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Many of us live with a roommate at times. Sometimes, there can be problems.Such as whose turn it is to take out the trash, or who should be the one to clear up after dinner?1.

2.There' s always someone to talk to, so you need never be lonely.

Besides these obvious benefits, there are some　 you may not notice.3.when living　　 with others.To examine the effect of living alone,Australian university researchers did much research and found that people living alone tended to eat less fresh food including fruits and vegetables,which can have side effects on long-term health. However, those living with others generally got benefits from a more varied diet compared to those living alone.

4. The researchers believe the social and cultural roles played by cooking, food preparation and eating may be important considerations. For example,those living with friends have someone else to go shopping with, and thus, they are more likely to buy higher-quality　 fresh food regularly.

In addition, a person living alone can eat whatever they want at any time of the day. However, it' s helpful to have someone around who questions your decision to eat frozen pizza at 3:O0 am.5.

So, if you now live alone, fighting a losing battle against poor eating habits, why not　 consider sharing a home with someone else ?

A. However,There are always ways to solve these problems.

B. You know that there' s always someone else around who can help you feel safer.

C. However, living with another person also comes with many benefits.

D. For example, we 're actually more likely to eat healthier food.

E. In other words, roommates can draw your attention to such an unhealthy routine.

F.Living with roommates will have a good atmosphere.

G. What could explain this?

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As many as one in five US teenagers have some degree of hearing loss, according to researchers. They say the problem is growing.

“Teenagers really don’t pay attention to how much noise they are exposed to(接触),” Josef Shargorodsky of Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston told Reuters. “Often people won’t notice it, but even very little hearing loss may influence language development,” said Shargorodsky, one of the researchers.

The study compared surveys from the early 1990s and the mid-2000s. Each included a few thousand teenagers. In the first survey, about 15 percent of teenagers had some degree of hearing loss. Some 15 years later, that number had risen by a third, to nearly 20 percent.

“This certainly is big news,” said Alison Grimes, an ear doctor. “Hearing loss is very common in old people,” Grimes said, but she added that it was worrying to see it happen in the younger age group.

In babies and young children, hearing problems are known to slow language development. The science is less clear for teenagers, but it is easy to imagine how being hard of hearing could influence learning, said Grimes.

The reasons for the rise are still unclear. When researchers asked teenagers about noise exposure – on the job, at school or from activities, for example – the teenagers didn’t report any change. But Shargorodsky said that might not be true. “We know from before that it is difficult to ask this age group about noise exposure – they underestimate it.” Few people would call it noise when they listen to music on their MP3 player, for example. “There is a difference between what we think is loud and what is harmful to the ear,” said Grimes.

Although it’s not clear that the MP3 players cause teenagers’ hearing loss, Grimes said it was still a good idea to turn down the sound and take short breaks from listening.

1.The writer advises teenagers __________.

2.The underlined sentence “they underestimate it” means __________.

3.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

4.What is the best title for the passage?

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Why does teaching as a career ________ many people?

A．apply for          B．attract to          C．appeal to          D．agree with

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When we’re young children, many of us seem to have little trouble making new friends.1.. As adults, we tend to become more guarded with new people and have less time to devote to friendships. Consequently, most of us find it much harder to make new friends. If you’ve never experienced a close friendship, even as a child, you may find it even harder. But we all need and want good friends, even those of us who may sometimes pretend otherwise.

The need for friends is instinctual (本能的). Our survival used to depend on having friends to hunt and find food with, to help us build shelter and keep our families safe.2.They add meaning to life. They help you enjoy the good times and overcome the difficult ones. While strong relationships with friends can be a huge source of fun and pleasure, they are also important for your physical and emotional health.

Good friends can：

●3.

Even if it’s just having someone to share your problems with, friends can help you cope with serious illness, the loss of a job or loved one, the break­up of a relationship, or any other challenge in life.

● Help you to reach your goals.

Whether you’re trying to get fit, give up smoking, or otherwise improve your life, encouragement from a friend can really boost your willpower.4.

● Improve your mood.

Happiness can be infectious.5.

● Reduce stress and depression.

Having an active social life can benefit your immune system and help reduce isolation, a major factor for depression.

E. Yet they are less important nowadays.

F. It also increases your chances of success.

G. Today，good friends are just as important.

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Why does teaching as a career _____ so many people?

A. apply for　　 B. attract to

C. appeal to　　 D. agree with

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