1、s not something to take lightly. But the right pet can actually mean great things for you. Taking care of an animal can teach you how to be responsible and aware of the needs of others. The bond with a pet can provide immeasurable fulfillment for you. But how to pick the right pet? Dont worry! Small
2、 Birds Small birds can make a good introduction to the world of pet care. Canaries (金丝雀), for example, dont require a lot of one-on-one time, and a pair of them will happily keep one another entertained. All birds require regular cage cleaning, flesh food and water, along with a cage roomy enough fo
3、r a bit of flying and some toys for amusement. Small birds dont like sudden movements or unexpected noises, so theyre best cared for by older and calmer people. Betta Fish (斗鱼) Betta fish are happiest in smaller bowls. Bettas are beautiful fish, often jewel-toned, with long flowing fins (鳍). The bow
4、l will need regular cleaning and water changes. You can have fun decorating the bowl with sand, plants and so on. Smaller Snakest be frightened! Snakes are often misunderstood. Stay away from the larger ones, and of course, poisonous snakes, and youll find that snakes can actually be pretty cool pet
5、s. The most popular variety is the corn snake, which is non-poisonous and will only grow to about 4 or 5 feet (1.2 to 1.5 meters) in length. If you adopt a young corn snake, itll become used to you very quickly, happily being with you for warmth.1In Paragraph 1 the author intends to tell us _Awhat p
6、et owners worry aboutBthe ways of picking the right petCwhat a pet can provide for its ownerDthe responsibilities and benefits of keeping a pet2What does the underlined word “roomy” in Paragraph 2 mean?ALarge.BBright.CCrowded. DHigh.3The author advises us to adopt the corn snake because it _Ais a pr
7、etty cool pet often misunderstoodBis smaller and non-poisonousCwill become used to us very quicklyDwill be happy with us for warmthBEnglish Language Day is celebrated each year on April 23, the date when William Shakespeare, the greatest writer in the English language, was born. Many people consider
8、 English as the unofficial “world language” because it is so widely used. English is the main language of business across the world. It is the most widely used language on the Internet and social media. The first English Language Day was the result of work by the United Nations. A few years ago,the
9、UN.s Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (the UNESCO) created Language Days for each of the UN. s six official languages. The aim was to celebrate the use of different languages around the world and in different cultures. Another goal was to campaign for equal use of all six official l
10、anguages throughout the United Nations. The other five languages are Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish. The UN. celebrated its first English Language Day on April 23, 2010. To improve your understanding of American English, you have come to the right place: learningenglish. voanews. com.
11、Every day, you will find news and information in easy English. Our stories and audio podcasts (播客) are based on a 1,500-word vocabulary, listed in our Learning English Word Book. You can find classic “American Stories” on the website every Friday. On Saturdays, you can find Everyday Grammar, our new
12、est series. It answers common questions about the language.For English learners who want to learn through videos, we offer Learning English TV, News Words and English in a Minute. In addition, you are invited to take part in Talk2US, our Skype interactive (网络互动) program for English learners. This sh
13、ow is normally produced four days a week. A list of production times and the subjects can be found on our website.4English is considered as the unofficial “world language” because it is _Aone of the UN.s official languagesBthe most widely used language in the worldCthe language used on the Internet
14、and social mediaDthe main language of business across the world5For what purpose did the UNESCO create Language Days?ATo express the hope of bringing more languages into the UN.BTo make the UN. better understood through more languages.CTo attract more people to learn the six working languages in the
15、 UN.DTo celebrate the use of different languages and call for their equality.6What do we know about learningenglish. voanews. com from Paragraph 4?AIt is a website using simple English.BIt requires visitors to come every day.CWe cannot use it unless we know 1,500 words.DIts stories are form American
16、 history and culture.7What can we learn from the text?AEnglish Language Day was created to celebrate Shakespeares birthday.BEnglish will gain an even higher position in the UN. as time goes by.CThe production times of English in a Minute can be found online. DLearningenglish. voanews. com is a usefu
17、l website for English learners.CFabien Cousteau was born with deep love for the ocean. His grandfather and his father were ocean explorers and documentary filmmakers. Fabien spent his early years on his grandfathers ships. Today, Fabien follows_in_his_familys_footsteps to protect the planets endange
18、red ocean life. With his vast knowledge and experience, he tries to strike a balance between environmental problems and market economies.Fabien is well known for his study of sharks. During 20002002, he created a TV special called Attack of the Mystery Shark based on the shark attacks that occurred
19、along the New Jersey shoreline in the summer of 1916. Then in 20032006, with the help of a large crew, Fabien created a shark submarine (潜艇) that enabled him to put himself inside the shark world, providing people with a rare view of the mysterious and often misunderstood creatures.For the next four
20、 years (20062010), Fabien was part of a series called, Ocean Adventures, which offered a rare look into some of the most fantastic ocean species (物种) and environments.In 2010, Fabien started Plant A Fish, a nonprofit project for children to help restore local water ecosystems by replanting key ocean
21、 species. Save the world, one fish at a time. The project is still in progress now and its final goal is to plant 1 billion “fish” worldwide.From June 1 to July 2, 2014, Fabien and his team spent 31 days underwater to research how climate change and pollution are affecting the oceans. Fabiens Missio
22、n 31 broke new ground by going deeper, longer and further, exposing (显露) the world to the adventure and the mystique (神秘) of what lies beneath.Fabien is currently working on a documentary film about the adventures of Mission 31, as well as building an Ocean Learning Center to provide children around
23、 the world with the opportunity to learn about oceans and engage with ocean explorers directly through social media.8What does the underlined expression “follows in his familys footsteps” probably mean?AChanges his familys condition.BContinues his familys career.CAbandons his family members.DWorks i
24、n his familys company.9How is Paragraph 2 developed?ABy providing facts.BBy offering analyses.CBy making comparisons.DBy drawing conclusions.10We can learn from the text that _AFabiens “Plant A Fish” project has already achieved its final goalBFabiens Mission 31 broke the records of former ocean exp
25、lorationsCFabiens TV special about sharks is based on his childhood experiencesDit took Fabien four years to produce Ocean Adventures all on his own11In which part of a website can we read the text?AModern Technology.BSpace Exploration.COutstanding Figures.DFantastic Wildlife.DEverywhere you turn, t
26、heres someone taking a cell phone. A day cant go by when someone isnt talking on it in his/her car, on the street or taking pictures with it.There are many reasons for the cell phone craze (狂热), but a big one is convenience. It is a great way to keep in touch with a distant friend or call for an eme
27、rgency. The small size allows you to take it everywhere. And cell phones today can do much more. They let you play games, check e-mails and take pictures. Some even have built-in pocket computers.The worst problem is talking while driving. This can distract you from the road. Your eyes move away fro
28、m the road while dialing, so you risk crashing. It is still controversial, but some studies show long term use of cell phones may cause brain tumors (瘤) or other cancers. Millions of people have been using cell phones for years without trouble. The concern is that wireless phones communicate with lo
29、w-level microwave radiation. This harms human beings.It is always better to be safe than sorry. With cell phone radiation, the dangers may not be huge but its better to play it safe. Here are few tips: Use an earphone so that you can hold the phone away from your head. This prevents possible radiati
30、on danger from being close to your brain. You can also protect yourself by using an external antenna (外部天线) in the car. Use speed dialing keep your hands on the wheel.Useful as cell phones are, they dont take the place of human companionship. If most of your socialization is on the phone, you may even lose some of your skills to communicate face to face with others. Dont let technology affect human needs, such as in-person connections. Its good to spend “face time” with your friends and loved ones.12Which can be inferred from Paragraph 1?APeople prefer t
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