Shark nets in place across Australia, specifically in New South Wales(NSW) and Queensland,to protect beachgoers should be dropped as they have caused more harm than good, a study has found.
The measures was carried out by some governments, including nets and traditional drum lines , and provided beachgoers with a false sense of safety. The study found the effectiveness if nets was difficult ti evaluate, while the significant damage they cause to other marine(海生的）wildlife was clear. Researches desire for non-deadly shark control measures such as eco barriers, sonar(声呐）technology , and various shark-spotting techniques.
Researchers said while the risk coming across a shark was rare, any shark-related deaths and injuries caught huge public and media attention.
One of the arguments in support of using shark nets is that just one shark-related death has been reported in Queensland since the 1960s. Similarly, since the 1930s, NSW has had only one shark-related death. But there have been at least 13 people killed by sharks at beaches without nets in the NSW north coast over the past two years.
The Human Society International’ head of campaigns, Nicola Beynon, said the government needed to move away from outdated methods.Deadly shark nets and drum lines are more than 50 years behind scientific and animal welfare standards for dealing with marine wildlife,” said Beynon.
The NSW Greens’ marine spokesman, Justin Field,said, People are 100 times more likely to drown at the beach than to be killed by a shark in Australia. Therefore, millions of dollars going into the shark net program should be directed to observation towers for our lifeguards and improving the beach devices.”
1.Which of the following do researchers focus on?
A. Beachgoers’ safety. B. The shark-related death rate.
C. Friendly shark control ways. D. Advanced shark-spotting techniques
2.What is paragraph 4 mainly about?
A. Shark-related deaths. B. Measures to protect sharks.
C. Reasons of using shark nets. D. Dangers for beachgoers
3.What do Nicola Beynon and Justin Field have in common?
A. Science os developing too fast B. Observation towers need rebuilding
C. Many people are drown every year. D. No shark nets are to be used.
4.What can be the best title for the next?
A. Are shark nets necessary? B. A new study on sea animals
C. Shark net programs D. Effective ways if avoiding sharks
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1.What can we learn about Virginia Wildlife magazine?
A. It is a monthly magazine with 36 pages.
B. It commends tour guides for outdoor activities.
C. It is intended for grown-ups who like activities.
D. It is published by famous wildlife scientists.
2.Which number should you dial if you want to change your mailing address?
A. (804)367-0486 B. (804)367-0487
C. 1-800-710-6670 D. 1-800-710-6688
3.Where is this text most probably taken from?
A. A biology book. B. A travel guide.
C. A magazine D. A website
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With the summer holiday just around the comer, it seems like everybody is busy planning their vacations. Here are some lips that can help you enjoy your holiday without emptying your pocket:
Travel off-season
Go to your desired destination while the demand is low and take advantage of huge discounts. During the peak season, the hotel and flight prices increase quickly, and you’ll likely spend more of your vacation time standing in line due to the rush of tourists. 1.
Eat like a local
Why eat at big chain restaurants when you can experience something new? 2. During your family trip, try new food where the locals eat. This will not just save money, but also provide you with a new and different experience. For smaller meals and snacks, avoid restaurants and try street food or other takeout.
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Websites can help you find discount hotel rooms. Look for places that do not charge extra for children if they use the existing bedding. Stay with the locals. If you and your family are going to 8tay for a longer period，renting a small apartment is a good choice.
Choose local transportation
4. Instead, take buses, railways or subways, which are always cheaper. If you are planning to stay for a while, you can consider renting a car. Hiring a car is much easier than carrying your bags everywhere if you are moving around a lot.
Don’t hesitate to bargain
Tourist-heavy places are known for overcharging for just about everything. Clothes, travel goodies, souvenirs, etc. are very expensive at these places. 5. Bargain hard to get the best price.
A. Save on hotels.
B. Surf the Internet while traveling.
C. So it’s best to find out when the off-season starts.
D. Therefore, avoid buying anything there.
E. Planning your meals is another way to reduce your travel costs.
F. For this reason, you shouldn’t feel ashamed to ask for bargains.
G. As a tourist, avoid taking taxis whenever possible, since they are expensive.
Dogs
Almost everyone likes dogs, and almost everyone likes to read stories about dogs.
I have a friend who has a large police dog named Jack. Police dogs are often very clever. Every Sunday afternoon my friend takes Jack for a long walk in the park. Jack likes these long walks very much.
One Sunday afternoon a young man came to visit my friend. He stayed a long time. He talked and talked. Soon it was time for my friend to take Jack for his walk. But the visitor still stayed. Jack became very worried. He walked around the room several times and then sat down in front of the visitor and looked at him. But the visitor paid no attention (注意).He kept on talking. Finally Jack could stand it no longer. He went out of the room and came back a few minutes later. He sat down again in front of the visitor but this time he held the visitor's hat in his mouth.
Here is another story about a clever dog. It was a seeing-eye dog. A seeing-eye dog is a special dog that helps blind people walk along the streets and do many other things. We call these dogs "seeing-eye" dogs because they are the "eyes" of the blind man and they help him to "see". These dogs usually go to special schools for several years to learn to help blind people.
One day a seeing-eye dog and a blind man got on a bus together. The bus was full of people and there were no seats. One man, however, soon got up and left his seat. The dog took the blind man to the seat, but there was very little space. The dog began to push the people on each side with his nose. He pushed and pushed until the people moved down and finally there was enough space for two people. The blind man then sat down and the dog got up on the seat at his side. He lie down and put his head on the leg of the blind man. He was very comfortable and soon fell asleep. Everyone on the bus had to smile at the intelligence (聪明) of the dog in making space for the blind man and, at the same time, making a place for himself.
1.Which of the following words is not very much related to a dog?
A. Intelligent. B. Loyal.
C. Helpful. D. Ambitious.
2.Why did everyone on the bus smile at the seeing-eye dog?
A. Because he was intelligent. B. Because he was helpful.
C. Because he was friendly. D. Because he was cute.
3.Which of the following best describes a seeing-eye dog?
A. A seeing-eye dog is the most intelligent of all dogs.
B. A seeing-eye dog is a special dog that helps the police.
C. A seeing-eye dog is a watchdog.
D. A seeing-eye dog is a special dog that helps blind people.
4.What can be inferred from this passage?
A. All dogs are rude to visitors.
B. All dogs are impolite to passengers on buses.
C. Dogs can be impolite but still loveable.
D. Dogs are greedy.
