While every dog owner knows their dogs can read their moods perfectly, scientists have always been a piffle doubtful.Now thanks to some researchers at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna, Austria; we finally have some convincing evidence.
For their study, biologist Corson Miller and his team exposés eleven selected dogs to digital images of women that were either angry or happy.Half the dogs were rewired for touching the screen when shove a happy face, while the other half gilt their treat for selecting those that appeared angry.
Interestingly, the dogs were not provided with the entire face.Some dogs were show Ti only upper halves while the others observed lower halves.That's because the scientists believe humans show their eruptions on their equities face.
After some training ill.e how to recognize small differences like the wrinkles between the eyes or the changes in their shape that accompany the happy or angry expressions, the dogs were mostly able to identify the correct expression not only on a familiar face but on a strange face, the researchers concluded the dogs were smart-enough to read human emotions.
They also found those being trained to read angry expressions took a longer time to learn.They guess it may be because dogs find angry faces disgusting, causing them to withdraw quickly.However, once the smart dogs realized they were getting rewired, the trepidation seem end to disappear.In fact, the dogs had such a good time playing the computer "game" That scientists had a hard time keeping them away from the touch screens after the study was completed.
The researchers also noticed only dogs with a male owner had a harder time understanding the expressions correctly.Since the touches careen models were all females, this confirmed what has been observed in previous studies-dogs are more efficient at reading facial expressions of people that are the serene gender as their owner.
How did the scientists conduct the experiment?
A.By leaving dogs to women who are either happy or angry. |
B.By mixing the selected dogs together. |
C.By rewarding only half of the dogs touching the screen. |
D.By showing digital pictures of women's happy or angry faces. |
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A.The dogs were not all provided with the entire face, |
B.According to their size, the dogs were given either upper or lower halves. |
C.The dogs could read even small changes that accountancy facial expressions after some training. |
D.The dogs couldn't read strangers facial emotions. |
The underlined word "trepidation" in Paragraph 5 probably means .
A.horror | B.curiosity |
C.excitement | D.doubt |
How might the results change if the dogs with female owners are shown pictures of male faces?
A.They could only tell commotions on partial faces rather than on entire face's. |
B.They found it hard to tell the moods on the faces of a different gender. |
C.They found it easy to tell the emotions on the entire -face. |
D.They would be scared away at the sight of the pictures. |
There are two types of people in the world.Although they have equal degree of health and wealth and other comforts of life, one becomes happy and the other becomes unhappy.This is because of the different ways in which they consider things, persons, events and the resulting effects upon their minds.
People who are to be happy pay their attention to the good side of things: the pleasant parts of conversation, the well prepared dishes, the goodness of the wine and the fine weather.They enjoy all the cheerful things.Those who are to be unhappy think and speak only of the opposite things.Therefore, they are continually dissatisfied.By their remarks, they sour the pleasure of society, hurt many people, and make themselves disagreeable everywhere.The habit may be strong, but it may be cured when those who have it realize its bad effects on their interests and tastes.I hope this little warning may help them change this habit.
Although in fact it is chiefly an act of the imagination, it has serious results in life since it brings on deep sorrow and bad luck.Nobody loves them, and no one treats them with more than the most common politeness and respect.This frequently puts them in bad temper and draws them into arguments.they should change their bad habits .If they do not, it will be good for others to avoid any contact with them.Otherwise, it can be disagreeable and sometimes very inconvenient, especially when one becomes mixed up in their quarrels. People who are unhappy _______.
A.always consider things differently from others |
B.usually are affected by the results of certain things |
C.usually misunderstand what others think or say |
D.always discover the unpleasant side of certain things |
We can conclude from the passage that _______
A.we should pity all such unhappy people |
B.such unhappy people are dangerous to social life |
C.people can get rid of the habit of unhappiness |
D.unhappy people can not understand happy persons |
If such unhappy persons insist on keeping the habit, the author suggests that people should ____
A.prevent any communication with them |
B.show no respect and politeness to them |
C.persuade them to recognize the bad effects |
D.quarrel with them until they realize the mistakes |
The Japanese have always loved fresh fish. But the waters close to Japan have not held many fish for decades. So fishing boats went farther than ever.but If the return trip took more than a few days, the fish were not fresh. The Japanese did not like the taste.
Then fishing companies equipped their boats with freezers. They would freeze them at sea. Freezers allowed the boats to go farther and stay longer. However, the Japanese could taste the difference between fresh and frozen and they did not like frozen fish.
So fishing boats were equipped with fish tanks. They would stuff fish in the tanks(水槽),fin( 鱼翅)to fin .After a little thrashing(颠簸) around, the fish stopped moving. They were tired and dull, but alive. Unfortunately, the Japanese could still taste the difference. The Japanese preferred the lively taste of fresh fish, not sluggish fish.
To keep the fish tasting fresh, the Japanese fishing companies still put the fish in the tanks. But now they add a small shark to each tank. The shark eats a few fish, but most of the fish arrive in a very lively state. The fish are challenged.
Have you realized that some of us are also living in a tank but most of the time tired & dull, so we need a Shark in our life to keep us awake and moving. If your challenges are the correct size, and if you are regularly defeating those challenges, you are Conqueror. You think of your challenges and get energized. You are excited to try new solutions. You are alive! Here is some advice for you :
1. Instead of avoiding challenges, jump into them and enjoy the game. If your challenges are too large or too numerous, do not give up. Instead, reorganize. Find more determination, more knowledge, more help.
2. God didn't promise days without pain, laughter(笑) without sorrow, sun without rain, but he did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way.
3. Disappointments are like road blocks, they slow you down a bit but you enjoy the smooth road afterwards. Don't stay on the bumps too long. Move on! Why did fishing companies equip their boats with freezers?
A.to keep the fish taste fresh | B.to increase the price of the fish |
C.to avoid challenges in the market | D.to keep the fish alive |
Which of the following is right?
A.The Japanese don’t like sluggish fish, so the Japanese fishing companies won’t put the fish in the tanks |
B.Since the waters close to Japan have not held many fish for decades, they have to go farther to catch fish. |
C.Road blocks slow you down and stop you going on . |
D.If your challenges are too large or too numerous, give it up first. |
The topic of the passage may be ___
A.avoid challenges | B.keep your life active |
C.ways to keep fish fresh | D.some advice for you |
“we need a Shark in our life to keep us awake and moving”means ____
A.we need challenges of too large or too numerous to make us energized. |
B.we have to accept being beaten by those challenges in life. |
C.You are excited to try new solutions. |
D.The society we live in is like the fish tank,we need some challenges to keep us energized. |
In Europe ,many people make friends between their countries through town twinning .Town or city twinning means two towns in different countries agree and decide to become “twins”with a sister relationship .
The people find pen friends in the twin town .They exchange newspapers and stamps .The school teachers discuss teaching methods with the teachers in the twin town .Officials visit the twin town for celebrations .Ordinary people travel to the twin town ,too,but not very often if it is far away .
Sometimes ,school even exchange their classes for two or three weeks !For example ,German middle school students study for a while at the school in their twin town in Britain ,staying with British families .A few months later ,their British friends come to study in Germany .
Many British towns are so pleased with the results of the twinning that they set out to find more than one twin town !
Tonbridge ,a small town in Kent ,for example ,has twin towns in both Germany and France .Richmond near London has relationships with Germany ,France and even a town in a Balkan country .
Town twinning can help make friends .It helps students improve their language skills ,and also helps people to understand the differences between nations .Which is the best title for the passage ?
A.Town Twinning | B.Friendly Town |
C.Exchanging Teachers and Students | D.Peace and Understanding |
Which of the following is Not mentioned in the passage ?
A.Twin towns exchange newspapers and stamps . |
B.Twin towns exchange business skills . |
C.Schools in twin towns exchange classes for a period of time . |
D.Ordinary people travel to the twin towns . |
Twin towns develop ______.
A.between European countries and China |
B.in the English-speaking countries only |
C.in the same country |
D.between different countries |
How many countries are mentioned in this passage ?
A.7 | B.6 | C.3 | D.4 |
The secret of happiness
An old man walked slowly with a cane(手杖)into the restaurant .His old jacket, worn-out shoes and warm personality made him stand out from the usual crowd.
A young waitress watched him move toward a table by the window. She ran over to him, and said: “Here, sir……let me help you with that chair.”
Without saying a word, he smiled and nodded(点头)a thank you. She pulled the chair away from the table and helped him sit. Then she put his came against the table.
“Thank you, miss.”he said, kindly.
“You’re welcome, sir.”she said.
After he had finished his breakfast, the waitress brought him the change(零钱)from his bill. He left it on the table. She helped him up and walked with him to the front door.
When she went to clean his table, she found a business card under his plate and note on a napkin(纸巾). Under the napkin was a 100-dollar bill.
The note on the napkin read: “Dear miss, I respect you very much and I can see you respect yourself, too. It shows by the way you treat others. (3)You have found the secret of happiness. Your kindness will shine through to all those who meet you.”
The man she had waited on was the owner of the restaurant where she worked. This was the first time that she or any of the other workers had ever seen him in person.
By Steve BrunkhorstThe old man left﹩100 under the napkin because he
A.had a habit of giving tips to waitresses |
B.thought the meal was delicious |
C.wanted to thank the waitress for her good attitude |
D.learned the secret of happiness from the waitress |
What do we know about the waitress and the old man?
A.The waitress knew who the old man was from the note. |
B.The waitress knew the old man before she served him. |
C.The old man wanted to have the waitress as his secretary. |
D.It was the first time that the waitress had ever seen her boss. |
We can tell from the story that the old man went to the restaurant to .
A.have a good meal |
B.enjoy good service |
C.see the restaurant for himself |
D.show his love for common people |
The underlined phrase“waited on”means .
A.looked at | B.served | C.waited for | D.Found |
Bicycle tour(旅行)and race
A bike tour and race will be held on August 26 and 27(Sat. & Sum. ). At 5:30am, the riders will leave Tian'anmen Square and ride the first 35 kilometers as a training leg. Then the next 55 kilometres leg, from Yanjiao to Jixian, will be the first competitive(竞争性的)part of the tour. The riders and their bikes will then be taken from Jixian to Changli.
The second racing leg of the tour will be from Changli to the seaside of Nandaibe, covering a distance of 20 kilometres. Saturday night includes the stay at Nandaihe and supper. Sunday morning is free for play at the seaside. At noon all the people and their bikes will be taken back to Beijing.
Cost:200 yuan Telephone:4675027
Brazilian footballers
The Brazilian Football Club will play Beijing Guo'an Team at the Workers Stadium on August 26. The club has four national team players . Also coming is 1994 US World Cup star Romario who has promised to play for at least 45 minutes.
Ticket prices:60,100,150 yuan
Time/Date:4:30 pm, August 26(Sat. ) Telephone:5012372
Rock climbing
The Third National Rock Climbing Competition will be held on August 26-27 at the Huairou Mountain-climbing Training Base. More than 10 teams from Beijing, Wuhan, Dalian, Jilin and other places will take part in it. A Japanese team will give an exhibition climbing. Free for spectators(观众).
Take a long-distance bus from Dongzhimen to Huairou.
Time/Dates:9-12 am, August 26 and 27
Telephone:7143177, 7144850, Wang ZhenghuaThe main purpose of announcing the above events is to give information about .
A.visiting teams |
B.famous players |
C.things to do for the weekend |
D.prices to pay for the sports events |
If you take part in the bike tour, you will ride for .
A.35 kilometres | B.55 kilometres |
C.75 kilometres | D.110 kilometres |
the underlined word "leg" in "Bicycle tour and race" probably means .
A.race | B.practice |
C.part of the training | D.part of the tour |
What is special about the rock climbing competition?
A foreign team takes part in it.
B. You can watch it without paying.
C. You don't have to be a sportsman to take part.
D. The bus trip to the place of the competition is free. If you want to find something to do for Saturday afternoon, which telephone number will you call?
A.4675027 | B.7143177 | C.5012372 | D.7144850 |