We always regard dogs as man’s best friends. But what about cats?
Cats can also do us a favor sometimes.
Here is a comparison of the two animals.
A Friend Helps You When You’re Sick
| Dogs |
When Catherine lay down on the sofa, Pepe stared(盯) into her eyes and kept sniffing(嗅). After being pushed away, he suddenly jumped onto her chest. That’s when Catherine felt a pain that made her visit a doctor, and a fast-growing cancer was found. Months later, however, Pepe started staring and sniffing again. It seemed strange, but sure enough, Catherine’s cancer had spread. |
| Cats |
Alana immediately finds a chair when Tee sits and stares directly into her face. That’s because Tee is warning her that she is about to faint(昏倒), which can happen as often as three times a day. But Alana won’t get hurt if she sits down. Not only does Tee warn Alana, but also her husband. Then the cat stays with Alana until she recovers. |
A Friend Saves Your Life
| Dogs |
Ryan fell into the water by accident. The river was full of ice, and Ryan was very cold and his body temperature was dropping dangerously low. Luckily, he was found by Chelsea, who was playing with her dog, Zion. “Zion knew the boy was in trouble,” says Chelsea. “Ryan grabbed onto the dog’s collar, and Zion just turned around and came back to the bank.” |
| Cats |
Bernice says: “I was sleeping in my bedroom, and then I was woken by Joey screaming and running”. Then she found smoke around her. With Joey helping her, she managed to get out of the door. “I found him in a mailbox when he was young and now I feel very lucky. Without him, I’d have probably died in the smoke.” |
When Alana is about to faint, Tee will ________.
| A．stare at her and keep sniffing | B．jump onto her chest suddenly |
| C．sit and stare directly into her face | D．scream and run |
What can we learn about Ryan?
| A．He likes swimming in rivers. |
| B．He has a lovely dog, Zion. |
| C．Chelsea helped him swim back to the bank. |
| D．He was in danger when he was found by Chelsea. |
What happened when Bernice was sleeping?
| A．She was badly hurt in a big fire. |
| B．She found the brave cat in a mailbox. |
| C．A fire broke out when she was sleeping. |
| D．She ran out of the burning house with the help of firemen. |
Everyone has got two personalities(性格)--the one that is shown to the world and the other that is secret and real. You don’t show your secret personality when you’re awake because you can control yourself, but when you’re asleep, your sleeping position shows the real you. In a normal night, of course, you often change your sleeping positions. The important position that best shows your secret personality is the one that you go to sleep.
If you go to sleep on your back, you’re a very open person. You normally trust people and you’re easily influenced by new ideas. You don’t like to make people unhappy, so you never express you real feelings. You’re quite shy and you’re not very confident.
If you sleep on your stomach, you’re a person who likes to keep secrets. You worry a lot and you’re always easily becoming sad. You never want to change your ideas, but you are satisfied with your life the way it is. You usually live for today not for tomorrow.
If you sleep curled up(蜷缩)，you’re probably a very nervous people. You have a low opinion of yourself and often protect yourself from being hurt, so you’re defensive. You’re shy and you don’t usually like meeting people. You like to be on your own.
If you sleep on your side, you have usually got a very well-balanced personality. You know your strengths and weakness. You’re usually careful. You have a confident personality. You sometime feel worried, but you don’t often get happy. You always say what you think, even if it makes people angry.You may find the passage in ________________________.
| A．a science magazine | B．a guidebook |
| C．a sports newspaper | D．a storybook |
When does the sleeping position best show your secret personality ?
| A．In the daytime. | B．At the beginning of the sleep. |
| C．At night. | D．During the deep sleep. |
What does the underlined word “defensive” mean in the passage?
| A．易怒的 | B．攻击性的 | C．外向的 | D．有戒心的 |
What does the passage tell us?
| A．Sleeping on your side is the best way of sleeping. |
| B．Changing positions will cause sleeping problems. |
| C．Sleeping positions show people’s secret personality. |
| D．Enough sleep makes people look better and healthier. |
| The Forest Zoo Here you can see different kinds of wild animals. Come and enjoy yourself. Price:Adults$10 Children $5 Open: 8:00 am－4:30 pm from Tuesday to Sunday |
The Underwater World Here you can find different kinds of fishes and even some kinds of sharks. You will feel you are in the sea, but of course this is not true. Price: $15 Open: 9:00 am－5:30 pm every day except Monday |
The Amusement Park Do you want to have fun? We have all kinds of fascinating things for you. Price: Adults $10 Children $5 Open: 9:00 am－8:00 pm every day |
The Science and Technology Museum Here you can not only have fun, you can also learn about the science and technology. Price: Adults $5 Children $2 Open: 9:00 am－4:30 pm ( Closed on Monday) |
What time can you go to see sea animals?
| A．7:30 am on Tuesday. | B．5:00 pm on Wednesday. |
| C．8:30 am on Friday. | D．6:00 pm on Saturday. |
How much should Mr Green pay if he with his ten-year-old son goes to the Forest Zoo?
| A．$5. | B．$10. | C．$15. | D．$20. |
Where can you pay a visit on Monday according to the ads?
| A．The Forest Zoo. |
| B．The Underwater World. |
| C．The Amusement Park. |
| D．The Science and Technology Museum. |
Rules are everywhere. When you’re reading at the library, playing basketball on the playground or driving on the road, you have to follow some rules. But have you ever read any rules on a plane? If you are travelling by air in America, you may find the following criteria (标准).
| Exit Seat Criteria If you are sitting in an exit seat, read the information below. You must: *Be at least 15 years old and healthy enough *Be able to speak, read and understand English well. *Be able to follow a safe way from the emergency exit (紧急出口). *Be able to help others away from the plane. You must not: *Travel with a pet, such as a dog. *Travel with someone that needs special care, such as a child. If you cannot meet the criteria, ask crew members (工作人员) to move you to another seat. You do not have to explain why, just say, “I do not want to sit in an exit seat.” |
The passenger sitting in an exit seat ________.
| A．must be under 15 |
| B．needn’t speak English |
| C．must be healthy enough |
| D．needn’ t help others |
If you are sitting in an exit seat, you can NOT ________.
| A．eat or drink anything | B．bring a parrot with you |
| C．read Exit Seat Criteria | D．move to another seat |
This passage is most suitable for a person who will ________ in America.
| A．take a train trip | B．take part in a football match |
| C．read in the library | D．travel by plane |
The Chinese meaning of the word “meet” in this passage is probably “_______”.
| A．符合 | B．遇见 | C．取消 | D．开会 |
A 2-year-old boy is being described as a hero after using Face Time to save his mother after she was badly hurt.
According to a report from KGUN, Laura was trying to stop a fight between two dogs when one of the dogs bit part of her middle finger almost completely off.
Laura tried to call 911 herself, but she said her hands were too badly hurt to make the call. “I asked my daughters to call 911, but they’re four, and they were quite afraid to even touch the phone, because it was covered in my blood.” Laura told KGUN.
The mother continued to lose a lot of blood and thought she would go into a deep sleep—until her 2-year-old son Bentley came up with a dishcloth from the kitchen. After cleaning some of the blood off his mother’s iPhone, Bentley continued to use Face Time to call Laura’s friend Connie.
“All I could see was his little forehead (前额). I said ‘Hi Bentley’ and it was quiet for a little while. Then I heard Laura shouting.” Connie told KGUN.
Connie then called 911, and Bentley unlocked the door to let firefighters into the house.
Laura told KGUN she was very thankful for her little hero and had taught all of her children how to call 911 since then.Laura was badly hurt when she was _______.
| A．opening the door | B．cooking in the kitchen |
| C．making a phone call | D．trying to stop a dog fight |
Through Face Time, Laura’s _______ learned about the accident and called 911 at last.
| A．son | B．daughter | C．friend | D．husband |
The passage is probably taken from _______.
| A．a newspaper | B．a poster |
| C．a science magazine | D．a guidebook |
| Winter is cold, with piles of snow, When rain falls and no trees grow. For kids it’s the snow they desire, And cups of cocoa before the fire. When winter is gone, the grass grows, Roses and trees, light wind blows The bees are buzzing, the birds are singing, Sheep are grazing and cow bells are ringing. And then the sun starts to shine too brightly, It is so hot that fans are put on nightly. And then it’s off to the beach or pool, Where people swim about just to keep cool. All the leaves on the trees turn golden-brown, And when on the ground make a big sound. In autumn a lot of money he spends, For clearing leaves on the backyards. Each season has its own goods and its bads, But since they are different I am glad. |
According to the poem, light wind starts to blow ________.
| A．before winter | B．during winter |
| C．after winter | D．all year round |
Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．The writer doesn’t like the cold winter. |
| B．The writer enjoys the differences of the four seasons. |
| C．The writer feels worried about the bad weather. |
| D．The writer likes summer best because it’s a season for swimming. |
The title of the poem is most likely to be ________.
| A．Weather | B．Tree leaves |
| C．Goods and bads | D．Seasons |