My love for dogs goes as far back as my first memory. As a little girl，I collected dog toys. At 5 years old，I was ready and willing to run away with the family dog after the threat of giving him away when he chewed up the sofa. Luckily he stayed and my affection for man's best friend continued. As an adult，my reasons for wanting to adopt a dog were purely selfish. I wanted a companion. I wanted a young，energetic dog that would need long walks or runs to help keep mc active to stick to an exercise routine.
Little did I know that my four﹣legged friend and love for dogs would help me feel more at home in and fall in love with my Shanghai community. It seemed to me that being a tall blonde didn't already attract a lot of curious stares；add a 12﹣kilogram black dog that believes everyone is his best friend to the picture and locals seem even more intrigued. The decision to adopt Xiao Hei definitely fulfilled those early selfish desires，but the experience has also brought me closer to my neighbors and made me feel more at home.
A few months after I first brought Xiao Hei home，I spotted the group of elderly Chinese people who gather at the park. After realizing they go there most weeknights，I decided it would be a good way to help Xiao Hei socialize with other dogs. After a few visits，it was not only an opportunity for him to play but also a chance for me to practice my Chinese. "Most Chinese give their dogs English names，but you've given him a Chinese name. Very interesting，"they laughed. With that simple laugh，it seemed that barriers were broken and with each visit I felt more a part of the community.
1.Why did the author want to adopt a dog？
A. To practice Chinese.
B. To understand Chinese culture.
C. To feel at home．
D. To find a companion．
2.Who is likely to be the author of the text？
A. A Shanghai native.
B. A Chinese dog lover.
C. A foreigner in Shanghai.
D. A researcher on Chinese culture.
3.The underlined word "intrigued" in Paragraph 2 probably means_____.
A. interested B. excited C. satisfied D. frightened
4.What can be inferred from the text'？
A. The author once left home with her dog.
B. The author gets along well with her neighbors.
C. The author is good at the Chinese language.
D. The author will settle in Shanghai forever.
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So what is rewilding?
Imagine our natural habitats growing instead of shrinking.Imagine species thriving,instead of declining.That's rewilding.Rewilding is ecological restoration and a little bit more.Rewilding offers hope for wildlife,humans and the planet.
Why is rewilding essential for Britain?
●Our ecosystems are broken.The places where you would expect wildlife to thrive have been reduced to wet deserts.The seabed has been damaged and stripped of its living creatures.
●Our wildlife is disappearing.Many wonderful British species have declined catastrophically over the past century.We've lost more of our large mammals than any European country except Ireland.
●We need keystone species.These vital species,including top predator（食肉动物）,drive ecological processes. Their loss in Britain and around the world has worsened our living systems.
●Nature looks after us.Good ecosystems can provide us with clean air and water,prevent flooding,store carbon, and attract visitors.Rewilding can leave the world in a better state than it is today.
What are challenges?
Our "rewilding britain" is a long-term project.Of course it has its challenges.Many of us feel indifferent,because we have got used to the lack of native forests.Many farmers oppose the idea.They thought it a crazy idea to bring back predators to the country because they would start killing farm animals.It takes time to educate them.Above all, we need money!So we need your help!
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1.What can we know from the result of rewilding?
A. A lot of species decline.
B. Species become various.
C. Ecosystems are greatly destroyed.
D. The seabed has been damaged.
2.What's the greatest challenge at present?
A. People's indifference
B. Farmers' opposition
C. Shortage of time
D. A lack of fund
3.What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To persuade people to change their mind.
B. To call on people to make a donation.
C. To convince people to care for predators.
D. To warn people of the bad ecosystem.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What is the talk mainly about?
A. Some of the things that served as money in the past.
B. How people decided the value of money.
C. How money came into use.
2.Which of the following was difficult to get in some European countries?
A. Tea. B. Salt. C. Nuts.
3.What kind of animal is used as money in some places today?
A. Cows. B. Horse. C. Sheep.
4.Who were the first people to use coins as money?
A. The Japanese. B. The American Indians. C. The Chinese.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What does the woman want to buy?
A. A sweater. B. A shirt. C. A coat.
2.Whose birthday is coming?
A. The woman’s mother. B. The woman’s younger sister. C. The woman’s elder sister.
3.What color does the woman finally choose?
A. Green. B. Yellow. C. Blue.
4.How much does the woman pay?
A. 170 yuan. B. 153 yuan C. 155 yuan.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where does the man want to go?
A. To the nearest cinema. B. To the nearest hotel. C. To the nearest post office.
2.How will the man go there?
A. On foot. B. By taxi. C. By bus.
3.Who is the man probably?
A. A stranger. B. The man’s friend. C. A shop assistant.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What is the problem of the car?
A. It runs too slow B. It can’t start. C. It makes a strange noise.
2.What will the speakers do?
A. Wait and add some water. B. Wait and add some oil. C. Ask a repairman to help them.
