It’s bad news that quite a few rare animals a...

It’s bad news that quite a few rare animals are ________ each year.

A.dying of B.dying out C.dying from D.dying away

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Occasions are quite rare _______ I have the time to spend a day with my kids.

A. who              B. that             C. which         D. when

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Occasions are quite rare _______ I have the time to spend a day with my kids.

A. who　　 B. that C. which D. when

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Some people think that all wild animals are very dangerous. Actually, very few of them will attack a man if he leaves them alone. If you met a lion or an elephant, suppose, you would run away, but even a lion will keep away from a man unless it is very hungry. Lions and tigers only kill and eat men when they have grown too old and too weak to catch their usual food, such as deer and other small animals. If you saw a wild elephant, perhaps you would be frightened. Elephants usually run away at once unless you attack them. Some animals get very frightened if they only smell a man; some take no notice at all but quietly walk in another direction. Wild animals only attack hunters when they are afraid that the hunters mean to harm their young ones, or then the hunters shoot at them and make them angry.

1.The word “attack ’’ is closest in meaning to _____________ .

A. hurt      　　　　 B. catch         　　　　

C. hit            　 D. follow

2.Lions and tigers will not kill or eat men ____________ .

A. unless men try to run away                 　　

B. if they are too old and too weak

C. if they are able to get enough food   　　　

D. however men act towards them

3.Some wild animals will become very dangerous ______________ .

A. when they grow old                       　　　　　

B. if they are left alone

C. while they are looking for food              　

D. when their young ones are in danger

4.This passage is mainly about______________ .

A. how to protect wild animals                 　　　　

B. how animals look for their food

C. how to make friends with wild animals        　

D. how animals act towards men

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Sunny days in Seattle are quite rare. I’d planned to spend my weekend in the sun, potting flowers outdoors. But that was before the pair of crows（乌鸦） arrived. Out of nowhere, they had set up their base camp in our backyard.

We first discovered our feathered enemies on Friday morning. It was early, and the sound the birds made traveled through our neighborhood. I figured they’d go away soon. But, no. They were getting louder and probably annoying my neighbors nearly as much as us with the noise. I admit I got a little desperate.

Then, on Sunday afternoon, I looked out of the kitchen window to see our dog Quatchi staring at something on the ground. I went to explore and found a small coal-black bird in the grass. Its eyes were milky, and it stayed perfectly still as my dog walked towards it. Only when Quatchi touched his nose to its head did it walk away. I grabbed the dog and locked him inside and came back with my camera.

It never occurred to me that the young would be hanging out on the ground, growing and gaining strength as its parents guarded it from above. The second I saw this little creature I forgave the crows.

To be honest, I’ve never been much of a bird person. I also have a healthy respect for birds and by healthy, I mean slightly fear-based.　 They’re basically living dinosaurs.

I wish they’d chosen another backyard. There are only so many sunny days in Seattle, and I still can’t do any gardening out there. But I’m also grateful that I got to see this little bit of nature unfold up close. It’s pretty amazing.

The experience has also strengthened my desire to create a beautiful backyard garden that attracts lots of bees, butterflies, and yes, birds. They are welcome here.

1.The arrival of the two crows ______.

A. disturbed the author’s life B. frightened the author’s dog

C. angered the author's neighbors D. damaged the author's backyard

2.Why did the author lock her dog up?

A. She wanted to take some photos.

B. The dog kept making loud noises.

C. She wanted to protect the little bird.

D. The parent crows were to attack the dog.

3.After seeing the little crow, the author ______.

A. decided to help look after it

B. planned to drive the crows away

C. fell in love with the pair of crows

D. appreciated knowing its growing process

4.By saying “They’re basically living dinosaurs” in paragraph 5, the author means　 ______

A. birds are rare B. birds are very ugly

C. she is afraid of birds D. she is respectful to birds

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Issues around children learning to read are rarely out of the news, which is hardly surprising—becoming a successful reader is of vital importance in improving a child’s life chances. Nor is it surprising that reading creates a virtuous circle: the more you read the better you become. But what may come as a surprise is that reading to dogs is gaining popularity as a way of addressing concerns about children’s reading.

Underachievement (学业不良) in groups of children in the UK is recognized in international studies—and successive governments have sought to address the issues in a range of ways. Reading to dogs, so far, has not been among them, but it’s time to look at the strategy more seriously.

Many children naturally enjoy reading and need little encouragement, but if they are struggling, their confidence can quickly decrease—and with it, their motivation. This brings about the destructive cycle, and therefore reading ability fails to improve.

So how can dogs help?

A therapeutic (疗法的) presence

Reading to dogs is just that—encouraging children to read alongside a dog. The practice originated in the US in 1999.

The presence of dogs has a calming effect on many people—hence their use in Pets as Therapy schemes (PAT). Many primary schools are becoming increasingly pressurized environments and children (like adults) generally do not respond well to such pressure. A dog creates an environment that immediately feels more relaxing and welcoming. Reading can be an independent activity, but can also be a pleasurable, shared social event. Children who are struggling to read benefit from the simple pleasure of reading to a loyal, loving listener.

Children who are struggling to read, for whatever reason, need to build confidence and rediscover a motivation for reading. A dog is a reassuring, friendly audience who will not mind if mistakes are made. Children can read to the dog, uninterrupted; comments will not be made. Errors can be addressed in other contexts at other times. For more experienced or capable readers, they can experiment with intonation and “voices”, knowing that the dog will respond positively—and building fluency further develops comprehension in readers.

For children who are struggling, reconnecting with the pleasure of reading is very important. As Marylyn Jager-Adams, a literacy (读写) scholar, noted in a seminal review of beginner reading in the US: “If we want children to learn to read well, we must find a way to attract them to read lots.”

Reading to a dog can create a helpful balance, supporting literacy activities which may seem less appealing to a child. Children having difficulty with reading, for example, need focused support to develop their understanding of the alphabetic code (字母代码). But this needs to be balanced with activities which support independent reading and social enjoyment or the child can become less motivated.

Creating a virtuous circle

Breaking a negative cycle will inevitably lead to the creation of a virtuous circle—and sharing a good book with a dog enables children to apply their reading skills in a positive and enjoyable way.

Research evidence in this area is rather limited, despite the growing popularity of the scheme. A 2016 systematic review of 48 studies—“Children Reading to Dogs: A Systematic Review of the Literature” by Hall, Ge and Mills--demonstrated some evidence for improvement in reading, but the evidence was not strong. There clearly is more work to do, but interest in reading to dogs appears to have grown through the evidence of case studies. The example, often given in the media, is that of Tony Nevett and his pet dog Danny. Tony and Danny’s involvement in a number of schools has been transformative, not only in terms of reading but also in promoting general well-being positive behavior among children with a diverse range of needs.

So, reading to dogs could offer many benefits. As with any approach, it is not a cure—but set within a language—rich literacy environment, there appears to be little to lose and much to gain.

Title: How Dogs Could Make Children Better 1. ▲

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The scientific research on how to protect the rare animals is ________. Many scientists are working hard to find new way to raise the animals by man.

A. in danger                        B. in control                  C. in order                     D. in progress

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Please _______ that stamp, for it is quite rare nowadays.

A. turn to　　 　　　　 B. come up to

C. attend to　　　 　　 D. hold on to

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It is time that the government _____ measures to protect the rare birds and animals.

A.takes B.to take C.take D.took

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Occasions are quite rare ____ I have the time to spend a day with my kids.

A. who              B. which              C. why              D. when

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