Cold weather can be hard on pets, just like it can be hard on people. Sometimes owners forget that their cats are just as used to the warm shelter (住所) as they are. Some owners will leave their animals outside for a long period of time, thinking that all animals are used to living outdoors. This can put their pets in danger of serious illness. There are things you can do to keep your animal warm and safe.
Keep your pets inside as much as you can when the weather is bad. If you have to take them out, stay outside with them. When you’re cold enough to go inside, they probably are too. If you must leave them outside for a long time, make sure they have a warm, solid shelter against the wind, thick bedding, and plenty of non-frozen water.
If left alone outside, dogs and cats can be very smart in their search for warm shelter. They can dig into snow banks or hide somewhere. Watch them closely when they are left outdoors, and provide them with shelter of good quality. Keep an eye on your pet’s water. Sometimes owners don’t realize that a water bowl has frozen and their pet can’t get anything to drink. Animals that don’t have clean and unfrozen water may drink dirty water outside, which may contain something unhealthy for them.
1.What do we learn about pets from Paragraph 1?
A. They are often forgotten by their owners. B. They are used to living outdoors.
C. They like to stay in warm places. D. They build their won shelters.
2.Why are pet owners asked to stay with their pets when they are out in cold weather?
A. To keep them company. B. To keep them from eating bad food.
C. To help them find shelters. D. To know when to bring them inside.
3.If pets are left on their own outdoors in cold weather, they may
A. be short of clean water B. dig deep holes for fun
C. dirty the snow nearby D. get lost in the wild
4.What is the purpose of this text?
A. To solve a problem. B. To give practical advice.
C. To tell an interesting story. D. To present a research result.
Annie Oakley was born in 1860 in Darke County, Ohio. Her family was very poor. She decided to help family even when she was young, so she learned to use a gun, and began hunting animals for food. She could shoot them without losing the important parts of the meat.
Soon her shooting ability became well known. When she was sixteen, she was invited to a competition with a famous marksman(神枪手) , Frank Butler. Annie surprised everyone by winning the competition. Later that year she and Frank married.
In 1882 Annie Oakley and Frank Butler started putting on shows together. Frank Butler was the star of the show and she was his assistant. The famous native American leader, Sitting Bull, thought so highly of her shooting ability that he called her "Little Sure Shot". Later Annie Oakley became the star of the show and Frank Butler was her assistant. Posters （海报）for the show called her the "Champion Markswoman".
During World War I, Annie Oakley wanted to train a group of women volunteers for the army, but the United States did not accept it. She gave American soldiers shooting lessons, and traveled across the country visiting many training camps. She gave shooting performance and raised money to support the American soldiers.
Annie Oakley died on November 3, 1926. Eighteen days later, Frank Butler died too.
1.According to the passage, Annie Oakley____ .
A. trained women soldiers during the war
B. often went hunting with her family
C. joined the army during World War I
D. lived a hard life as a child
2.Which of the following names was given by Sitting Bull?
A. Annie Oakley. B. Little Sure Shot.
C. Frank Butler . D. Champion Markswoman.
3.Which of the following is in the RIGHT order about Annie?
a. She took part in a shooting competition.
b. She gave shooting demonstrations and raised money.
c. She hunted animals for food.
d. She put on shows with Frank Butler.
e. She was called the "Champion Markswoman".
f. She married Frank Butler.
A. a, c, d, f, b, e B. a, c, b, e, f, d C. c, a, d, f, e, b D. c, a, f, d, e, b
You probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?
Jane Addams (1860-1935)
Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
Sandra Day O’Connor (1930-present)
When Sandra Day O’Connor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(参议 员) and ,in 1981, the first woman to join the U. S. Supreme Court(最高法院). O’Connor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.
Rosa Parks (1913-2005)
On December 1,1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott (联合抵制). It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. “The only tired I was, was tired of giving in,” said Parks.
1.What is Jane Addams noted for in history?
A. Her efforts to win a prize. B. Her lack of proper training in law.
C. Her social work. D. Her community background.
2.Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement in the US?
A. Jane Addams. B. Rachel Carson.
C. Sandra Day O’Connor. D. Rosa Parks.
3.What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text?
A. They are highly educated. B. They are truly creative.
C. They are pioneers. D. They are peace-lovers.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.Why did Murphy go to a doctor?
A. He thought his wife was deaf.
B. He wanted to get his hearing back.
C. He couldn’t make himself understood.
2.What did the doctor tell Murphy to do?
A. Stand about 15 meters from his wife.
B. Ask his wife some serious questions.
C. Talk to his wife in different distances.
3.What was his wife doing when Murphy got back home?
A. Watching TV. B. Cooking. C. Setting the table.
4.How many times did Murphy ask his wife the same question?
A. Twice. B. Three times. C. Four times.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Husband and wife B. Father and daughter. C. Guide and tourist.
2.Where is the bank?
A. Next to the coffee shop. B. Opposite the museum. C. At the end of the road.
3.What advice does the man give to the woman?
A. Eating less chocolate.
B. Keeping the table clean.
C. Watching out for the traffic.
4.How will the speakers go to the museum?
A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By bike.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What is the room like?
A. Big but old. B. Big and new. C. Small but new.
2.What will be arranged first?
A. The chairs. B. The bed. C. The dressing table.
3.Where will the chairs be put?
A. Close to the window. B. In front of the fireplace. C. Behind the dressing table.
