Kangaroos have long been a nuisance to many Australian farmers. Keeping these kinds of animals away from their crops and water supplies has become a continuous fight. A traditional way has been a series of the huge screaming （尖叫）from loudspeakers. Researchers have found that kangaroos often become used to these man-made sounds and take little notice of them.
Australian farmers could be about to get an unusual new weapon（武器）to protect their crops from kangaroos. Researchers in Melbourne have found that kangaroos can be frightened away by the loud sound of their own large feet. It appears to be quite a breakthrough. This is the noise these animals make when they feel danger before running away quickly. Using the animals’ own alarm system could be what angry farmers have been looking for.
Animal rights protectors are happy about this new finding. When people complain that the number of' kangaroos has risen quickly, they say that a large number of kangaroos have been killed or injured on Australian roads by cars and trucks. Also, they don't want several million to be shot dead every year by human beings. Researchers, who are hoping to develop their footstep sound technology, believe it could also be used to lead kangaroos away from busy highways. The protectors are in favor of this solution which can prevent kangaroos from being harmed and also please the farmers.
1.What problem do kangaroos bring to Australian farmers?
A.Breaking into houses. B.Making noises.
C.Frightening farmers. D.Destroying crops.
2.What is the new way to drive away kangaroos?
A.Cutting off water suplies.
B.Killing them with guns.
C.Using the sound of their own footstep.
D.Sending man-made sound through loudspeakers.
3.Why do animal rights protectors agree with this new solution?
A.Because it costs less.
B.Because they prefer new technology.
C.Because it's a prevention — and — protection way.
D.Because it can help reduce the traffic accidents.
Utah Mask Exhibition
The Utah Art Festival is looking for artists to take part in our yearly Mask Exhibition, shown at the Utah Art Festival Gallery from February 7th to February 21st, 2020. Our aim of this Mask Exhibition is not only to bring public attention to the works of local artists, but also raise money that will help us continue to hold an amazing Art Festival next year.
Application（申请）Requirements:
•Creative Masks We'd like the masks to be wearable, and also creatively related to our style.
•Reasonable Price We'd like to offer all kinds of masks at different prices. On the application you will be asked to price your works.
•Typical Samples （样品）This can be a photo of the previous masks you've created, or a drawing of an idea you have for a mask — anything that gives us a general idea of what the final product might look like.
•Brief Introduction It's about the creation background of your works.
Project Timeline:
November 8th — Deadline for submission （递交）of application and sample of your works. November 15th — The artists will be emailed if their works are accepted.
January 28th — Final masks must be offered to the Arts Festival offices with an agreement. February 7th through 21st — Exhibition will be open to the public.
February 25th — Unsold masks will be returned to the owners.
1.Which of the following is the aim of the 2020 Mask Exhibition?
A.To collect masks for the gallery. B.To know the world-famous works.
C.To raise money for next Art Festival. D.To attract the attention of local artists.
2.What are the artists required to do in the application?
A.Set a price for their works.
B.Hand in the final products.
C.Wear their masks in the exhibition.
D.Introduce the artists' background.
3.Which is TRUE according to the text?
A.The Exhibition will be open for a month.
B.Unsold masks will be dealt with by the office.
C.An agreement is needed about the sample masks.
D.Artists will know if they are accepted on November 15th.
Recently I had an experience of eating dinner at a “dark restaurant", where people eat in complete _____ . Diners eat their whole meal in total blackness and have to _____ the waiters' guidance if they need to go to the bathroom. I wanted to understand the experience of being ______ . Then I found out eating was a really _____ activity.
It was a special meal. Because we couldn’t see where anything was, my friend and I knocked down glasses and _____ food. Even though my senses of taste and _____ became more sensitive （敏感的），I had to eat much more slowly, trying to _____ what I was eating. _____ water was without doubt difficult, and I even kept drinking from my friend's glass.
After failing to _____ any food with a fork for five minutes, I decided to use my _____ . I reached down, expecting rice and vegetables, but instead, I stuck my hand into a bowl of warm, thick soup. "Ahh...!" "It's best to use a ____ for this soup,” the waiter said into my ear. It was ____ but much too late. Even using a spoon, most of the soup ended up on my shirt. I felt _____ , even though no one could see me.
Our waiter advised us to lift the plates and bowls close to our faces. Only in this way was I able to eat something. _____ , when I left the restaurant, I still felt ______ . Anyway, through this special dining, I was much more aware of the challenges that blind people face.
1.A.surprise B.darkness C.pity D.honor
2.A.give up B.care about C.rely on D.turn down
3.A.blind B.smart C.rich D.quiet
4.A.boring B.moving C.difficult D.traditional
5.A.made B.dropped C.threw D.had
6.A.direction B.satisfaction C.sight D.smell
7.A.guess B.observe C.afford D.stand
8.A.Pouring B.Spreading C.Saving D.Tasting
9.A.make up B.give back C.work out D.pick up
10.A.hands B.bowls C.courage D.intelligence
11.A.fork B.spoon C.knife D.plate
12.A.incorrect B.strange C.helpful D.fun
13.A.delighted B.embarrassed C.sad D.unknown
14.A.So B.Besides C.However D.Instead
15.A.angry B.excited C.sick D.hungry
—You have a sweet tooth. It may be hard for you to lose weight.
— ______, but I just can't help it.
A.You can't be serious B.You must be joking
C.I couldn't agree more D.That couldn't be better
Living in the new era（时代）,we should ______ the responsibility to achieve the Chinese dream.
A.shoulder B.eye C.head D.hand
By the time Jeremy Lin joined CBA this November, he ______ in NBA for nine years.
A.plays B.played C.has played D.had played
