Though he had often made his little sister ________, today he was made ________ by his little sister.
A. cry; to cry B. crying; crying
C. cry; cry D. to cry; cry
The teacher told them ______ make so much noise.
A.don’t B.not C.will not D.not to
According to the UN’s World Happiness Report for 2016, Denmark is officially the happiest country on Earth.Here is a list of reasons behind the happiness：
A different view of money
Danes tend not to be concerned with “keeping up with the Joneses”. 1.. Rather than buying the fanciest cars or the most expensive houses, Danish people spend money on leisure activities such as hobbies, outings with friends, or games.
An enjoyable job climate
2.. They also work, on average, 1,522 hours per year, which is lower than most countries. Not only does this give them more leisure time, it is not detrimental, as the average yearly income is $59,850. Besides, Denmark has the lowest income inequality and highest minimum wage in the world.
3.
The importance placed on human communication fosters a belief in one’s neighbors and a trust that if something bad were to happen, the community would come to help them. 94% of Danes report that they have somebody they could rely on in time of need.
A clean environment
The government encourages green policies，such as bicycling in cities, in order to cut down on harmful emissions. Like bicycling, many of these measures also have other benefits. 4.. In Denmark, levels of air pollution, water pollution, and agricultural pollution are also lower than most other countries.
5..
A.Somebody to lean on
B.Somebody to seek advice from
C.Danes have lower unemployment rates than most countries in the world
D.Instead, they view money as a kind of means to connect with other people
E.Cities where bicycling is common have less traffic, less noise, and healthier citizens
F.Looking over all these factors, it becomes apparent that almost anybody would love living in Denmark
G.Parks, neighborhoods, and cities can be enjoyed without worry of pollution－related illnesses like asthma or allergies
Sharks use their good sense of smell to search for prey（猎物）. But a new study shows that the rising levels of carbon dioxide in the ocean could reduce sharks' ability to find food. It's bad news for a healthy ocean. Sharks are top predators（掠食动物）and are like the ocean's weed controllers.
Dixson works at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts. Her earlier work has shown that clown fish in acidifying（酸化的）water act strangely. "We want to expand this research to sharks .because we know how important it is for sharks to find their food through their sense of smell," said Dixson.
Her team started by placing sharks in each of three different pools for five days. Each pool had a different level of carbon dioxide in it. The first had the same amount as today's ocean water. The second had a level of carbon dioxide that scientists expect to reach by 2050. The third pool had the highest level of carbon dioxide that could develop by the year 2100.
Sharks weren't allowed to eat any food while in the pools. This made sure that they would be hungry. Then, Dixson released the sharks one at a time into a pool with two side-by-side streams of flowing water. In one stream, the researchers pumped water, in which a dead squid had been overnight. This water smelled strongly of the squid. The other stream contained ocean water with no scent（气味）. Because each stream flowed at the same rate and in the same direction, the squid smell stayed in its stream. The sharks could choose to swim in either stream.
Sharks that had been swimming for five days in pools of regular ocean water spent more than 60 percent of their time in the squid-scented stream. The same was true for sharks that had been in water with the carbon dioxide level that could develop by the year 2050. But sharks exposed to the highest level of carbon dioxide spent just 15 percent of their time in the squid-scented stream.
1.Why did the writer mention the sharks smell at the beginning of the passage?
A. Because the writer appreciates their ability to find food.
B. Because the writer considers them dangerous to human beings.
C. Because the writer intends to show how to control weed in the ocean.
D. Because the writer worries about the sharks in the ocean.
2.What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?
A. What the ocean in the future will be like.
B. Who helped Dixson conduct the study.
C. What kinds of pools were used during the study.
D. What the levels of carbon dioxide will be at in the ocean in the future.
3.The researchers pumped water where a dead squid had been overnight to ______.
A. help the sharks look for food
B. test the sharks' sense of smell
C. prove that sharks like eating squids
D. explain why carbon dioxide in the ocean affects sharks
4.What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph suggest?
A. Sharks like the squid-scented stream better.
B. Sharks like the stream with the high level of carbon dioxide.
C. Sharks spent 15% of their time in the squid-scented stream.
D. The high level of carbon dioxide can affect the sharks ability to smell.
In 2014 my best friend's mother died of cancer. It was a tragedy, but as usual, Alice, my mother, used her power of healing and got his family back on their feet. If you asked my friends about my mother, they would say, “That woman has a heart of gold.” I agree one hundred percent.
About six years ago my mum decided to pursue her lifelong goal of becoming a teacher. She knew it would be hard work raising three kids, doing housework and studying at the same time. However, she believed it would pay off. What my mother didn't realize was that not all things pay off in this world. After four hard years of school, she graduated on a warm spring day. It was unbelievable. My aunt drove up from Virginia to celebrate this fantastic day. It was the first time I had ever cried from being happy.
It's strange how fast a life can change. Two months later, the unpredictable happened. My mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (多发性硬化症). I could not believe this could happen after all the good she had done for people. I was very confused and cried every day. My faith in God just disappeared and so did my mum's dream of becoming a teacher.
Then, I decided I must move on with my life and accept the fact that she might never get better. Since my decision was made, I have become more mature, responsible and active in school and work. I have found a wonderful girlfriend with whom I plan to spend the rest of my life. Through the years I have always been able to change negative situations into positive ones. I'm happy with my life now.
1.Which of the following can best describe Alice?
A.Honest. B.Helpful.
C.Greedy. D.Unconcerned.
2.According to the text, the author's mother ________.
A.recovered from illness
B.no longer had faith
C.didn't realize her dream as a teacher
D.changed negative situations into positive ones unwillingly
3.What may be the best title for the text?
A.Mother Gave Me Life Experience B.Fighting Against Kinds of Diseases
C.Belief in Good Luck Around Me D.How to Become a Responsible and Active Man
The National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC has thousands of objects on display, including the 1903 Wright Flyer, Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis, the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, and a lunar rock you can touch. In addition to our exhibition galleries, you may want to visit the Albert Einstein Planetarium, Lockheed Martin IMAX Theatre, and the Public Observatory on the east end. There are many things to do at the Museum in DC. We offer daily tours and educational activities for both children and adults. We also have scheduled lectures and events throughout the year.
Hours and Admission: Open every day except December 25. Admission is free.
Regular Hours: 10:00 a. m. to 5:30 p. m.
Extended Hours: 10:00 a. m. to 7:30 p. m.
December 26-30, 2016 March 30-April 20, 2017
Fridays and Saturdays, April 24-May 16, 2017
May 17-September 7, 2017
VISITING TIPS：
Limit the number of bags: All visitors are screened through metal detectors upon entry. The fewer items you bring inside the Museum, the faster your entry will be. Before you visit, please review the list of prohibited items, which include pocket knives and tripods (三脚架). Visitors carrying prohibited items will not be allowed inside the Museum, so please leave them at home or in your car.
No Food or Drink: Only bottled water is permitted in the Museum. You may only consume food and other drinks in the Food Court, not in the Museum. Groups who bring food are encouraged to picnic on the National Mall.
Please Take Photos: You are welcome to take photos for personal use. However, tripods and monopods (单脚架) are not permitted without approval.
First Aid: The Museum has a First Aid office and a nurse on duty. Please contact the nearest security officer or the Welcome Centre for assistance.
Visit the Welcome Centre: At our Welcome Centre in the South Lobby, staff and volunteers can answer any questions you have during your visit.
Open: 10:00 a. m. to 5:30 p. m.
Phone: 202-633-2214
E-mail: NASM-visitorservice@ si.edu
1.According to the passage, the National Air and Space Museum is a museum ________.
A.where only adults can take part in some educational activities
B.where one can touch anything he likes
C.everyone can visit without time limits all the year round
D.everyone can pay a visit to without buying tickets
2.A visitor to the Museum can ________.
A.take photos with tripods for personal use
B.get some medical treatment if he suddenly falls ill
C.bring fewer bags to go through metal detectors
D.eat and drink in the Museum or in the Food Court
3.The purpose of this passage is to ________.
A.attract people to explore the universe B.encourage adults to bring their children there
C.make an advertisement for the museum D.show what is on display in the museum
