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How long has the woman waited for the bus? A.15 minutes. B.30 minutes. C.45 minutes.
What does the man think of Billy? A.Honest and diligent(勤奋). B.Honest but proud. C.Reliable but not diligent.
When will they have a picnic? A.Thursday. B.Friday. C.Saturday.
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 Many years ago, in one of the Arabian tribes(部落),there was a man named Nabor who owned a beautiful horse. This horse was famous for being both fast and gentle. Now, an Arab named Jehu, who belonged to another tribe wanted this horse. Jehu had offered his camels and many valuable treasures for the horse but the owner would not sell it. Jehu then thought up a trick by which he hoped to get the horse for himself. He decided to dress in rags, dirty his face and blindfold himself. Thus, he lay by the roadside to wait for the owner of the horse, who he knew would pass by that way. When he saw Nabor coming on his beautiful horse, he cried out in a weak voice, “I am a poor and sick blind man. For three days and nights I have been unable to move from this spot to find food. I am dying; help me please.” Nabor kindly offered to take him on his horse and carry him home; but Jehu replied, “I cannot stand; I have no strength left,” Nabor felt pity for him and got off his horse. He led his horse to the man and, with great difficulty, helped him onto the horse’s back. But, once Jehu was sitting in the saddle(鞍), he kicked the horse and galloped off, calling out as he did so, “I have the horse; and you will never see it again. Goodbye!” Nabor was, at first, surprised and sad but he soon ran after the thief, shouting to him to stop as he had something to say to him. 注意: 1. 所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右； 2. 应使用 5 个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语； 3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好； 4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。 Paragraph 1: Certain that Nabor could not catch him by foot, Jehu turned the horse and stopped a short distance from Nabor. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Struck with shame at these words, Jehu was silent for a moment. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
假定你是李华，你校英语校报正在举办题为 “Food and Health” 的征文活动，请你写一 篇英文短文参加活动。内容包括: 1. 饮食与健康的关系； 2. 如何做到健康饮食。 注意: 1. 词数 100 左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 By observing the sky, the ancient Chinese divided the sun’s annual motion 1. 24 equal sectors, with each 2. (be) the basis for one solar term. The 24 Solar Terms(节气) start from the Beginning of Spring and end with the Severe Cold. As early as the Shang Dynasty, our ancestors set the first four major solar terms, 3. marked the four seasons. Later they evolved into eight. It was not until the Western Han Dynasty 4. the present 24 Solar Terms were 5. (complete) established and officially adopted by the government. The 6. (long) of the 24 Solar Terms was based on the movement of the sun, and7. (they) names were chosen according to the changes in temperature, climate and other aspects of human life. They remain serving as an instruction for farmers, 8. (guide) their agricultural practices during certain periods of the year. Common people follow the calendar to watch for weather changes and live 9. healthy life. Each lunar month contains two solar terms, and each solar term has some to-do customs. In 2016, the Twenty-Four Solar Terms 10. (include) on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
On Christmas morning, Abby, a teenager, went happily downstairs. She didn’t __________ what was under the Christmas tree. Nothing can __________ the gift she has already been given this year--the gift of life. The teenager has been looking forward to her first __________ Christmas in six years. She was told she wouldn’t __________ 18 without the operation, and now she is enjoying her new life. This year there will be no 12 hours of dialysis (透析)on Christmas Eve and no sitting in her bedroom watching films while __________ to a machine. Additionally, she can go out and __________ with her friends. But as __________ mounts, Abby realizes her future has come at a price for that of her donor’s(捐献者) family. She said, “I will take some time to silently appreciate the family of my donor, who will be __________ for the person they lost. I know how __________ my kidney (肾脏)is.” Abby said, “Now I’m well. I’ve discovered there’s lots of kindness and support there. I hope to become a child psychologist to help those in need.” Mum Jo agreed. She said, “We’re astonished by the love we’ve had. Abby’s __________ shows she has reached a new level of humanity.” 1.A.recognize B.care C.forget D.imagine 2.A.remove B.value C.equal D.pack 3.A.modern B.freezing C.innocent D.healthy 4.A.live through B.stick to C.hold up D.begin with 5.A.talking B.listening C.attached D.addicted 6.A.discuss B.socialize C.compete D.quarrel 7.A.sadness B.surprise C.excitement D.doubt 8.A.mourning B.arguing C.waiting D.looking 9.A.weak B.qualified C.dynamic D.precious 10.A.ambition B.guess C.concern D.success
We all want to grow up. However, many people don’t seem to understand that the physical growth isn’t the whole story. 1. The big part is the maturing of the mind, judgment, thinking and self-control. This has always proven to be more difficult. We measure maturity(成熟) in different ways. Birthdays are a common measure but not always a correct measure of maturity. 2. However, this is also not always a right way of measuring real maturity. So, what are the real aspects that determine whether one has grown up? One aspect is how a person spends his time. Those who waste their time in playing and watching television have hardly begun to grow. 3. What a person thinks of others and how he treats others is also a sign of maturity or no maturity. 4. He feels unhappy and feels that somehow others are using him. He has the idea that the world travels around him and for him and to satisfy him. He simply hasn’t grown up. 5. We all have to make so many of them. However, some never learn to make decisions. Therefore, when they’re called upon to make decisions, they don’t know what to do. Learning how to make decisions is such an important part of maturation. A.A mature person has a good state of mind. B.The immature person hates authority over him. C.In fact, it isn’t even the most important part of growth. D.They were never taught how to make an intelligent decision. E.Instead, those who use their time in a wise way are growing up. F.Also we may judge one who grows tall and strong to be a mature one. G.What’s more, the ability to make decisions is another big factor in growing up.
The beautiful oceans that cover three-quarters of our planet are home to some of our most valuable natural resources. However, while our knowledge of outer space is quite wide, the same cannot be said about the deep waters, thanks to the fact that any attempts to monitor them have either been too awkward or too expensive. Now, California-based Liquid Robotics has come up with an invention that is both economical and easily used across the waters. Called Wave Glides, the autonomous robot that resembles a surfboard consists of two interconnected sections - on the surface is a glider(滑翔机)fitted with solar panels, battery and sensors. Right below underwater is a navigation(航行) glider. The robot travels at a snail’s pace gathering data. This data is quickly sorted by its solar-powered computer chips and then sent ashore for analysis. This robot contains no battery that needs recharging. It is a zero emission (排放)device that uses wave energy to push itself forward. The company is working towards making the robot even more autonomous than it currently is. As it now stands, while the robot can sense a danger such as a ship or a shark, it does not have the ability to move away. Liquid Robotics wants to change that and program the robot so that it has the ability to move away from danger. To encourage the general public to get involved with the informative data collected by Wave Glider, the company is planning to launch four of the robots on a yearlong trip across the Pacific. Two will head for Tokyo and two for Sydney. All the data they collect will be posted online and the person who comes up with the most innovative interpretation will be awarded a prize. 1.What can we infer from Paragraph 1? A.It costs less to explore the sea than outer space. B.Outer space has more resources than the oceans C.People do not have as much knowledge of oceans as space. D.Three quarters of natural resources come from the oceans. 2.What do we know about Wave Glider? A.It is eco-friendly. B.It can be used as a surfboard. C.It’s shaped like a snail. D.It uses solar energy to move. 3.What change is most likely to be expected of Wave Glider? A.Traveling more quickly. B.Sensing danger autonomously. C.Analyzing data underwater. D.Keeping itself away from danger. 4.Why will four robots be launched on a yearlong trip? A.To find more natural resources. B.To collect data around the world. C.To get people informed of collected data. D.To test their ability to work underwater. 5.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A.To promote an online contest. B.To call on people to explore oceans. C.To introduce a new invention. D.To share the data collected in oceans.
Elephants born without tusks(长牙) normally make up just 2 to 6 percent of the herd population. However, that is not the case at Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park, where 33 percent of female elephants born after the country’s civil war ended in 1992 are tuskless. While that might be just a coincidence(巧合), Joyce Poole, an elephant behavior expert, has another theory. The researcher thinks we may be witnessing an unnaturally evolution of the species due to the hunting of the elephants for their valuable tusks. Unlike our permanent teeth, tusks of elephants grow throughout the animal’s life, becoming longer and thicker with age. For decorative purposes, poachers usually first target older males due to their impressive tusks, and females are not spared either. As a result, in areas where hunting goes unchecked for long, the number of tuskless females increases. This allows them to gain a biological advantage, resulting in a larger than average population of female offspring (后代)with no tusks. Poole believes this phenomenon explains the rise in the number of tuskless females at Gorongosa National Park. The researcher says before the war, the park was home to over 4,000 elephants. However, by the time the conflict ended in 1992, about 90 percent of the elephants had been slaughtered for tusks to help finance weapons and meat to feed the soldiers. Of the less than 200 survivors, over 50 percent of the females had no tusks. Hence, it is not surprising that the park’s tuskless elephant population has grown greatly. So far, the hunting has largely influenced female elephants. Poole explains, “Very few males are tuskless because males require tusks for fighting. Without tusks, males have a much harder time breeding and do not pass on their genes(基因) as often as tusked ones.” If the hunting of males for tusks continues at this pace, it could result in a generation of elephants with much smaller tusks. 1.How does the writer draw readers’ attention to the topic? A.By comparing figures. B.By offering explanation. C.By giving an example. D.By introducing an expert. 2.What might be the reason for the increase of tuskless females? A.Illegal hunting. B.Pure coincidence. C.Natural evolution. D.Effective protection. 3.What does the underlined word “slaughtered” in Paragraph 3 mean? A.Raised. B.Protected. C.Killed. D.Trained. 4.What is the text mainly about? A.The future of African elephants. B.The protection of African elephants. C.The increasing number of tuskless elephants. D.The genetic consequence of hunting elephants. 5.In which section of a newspaper may this text appear? A.Health. B.Science. C.Education. D.Finance.
While my cousin and I were riding horses over the dry, grassy hills and swimming in the Navarro River, Mother, Grandma, Auntie Gert, and my elder cousins had begun the annual work of preparations for Thanksgiving on our farm, five months ahead of Thanksgiving. By mid-July, the summer kitchen was running full steam. Peas were always the first to be processed. Everyone Grandma could get help from sat shelling(剥落) the peas into large pans, but as we wished we were out swimming. Then came the cherries. Mother packed them into jars, while Auntie Gert separated the riper cherries into a large pot to make delicious jam, which is my favorite. Peaches followed shortly. They were carefully washed, then skinned, halved and packed. By fall, ropes of onions and garlic hung at the end of the shelves; apples, potatoes and pumpkins lined the floor. With the coming of November rains, Grandma filled the remaining shelf space with coffee cans(罐) packed with her famous fruitcakes. The smell of spices, apples and bay leaves came into the house, announcing the Thanksgiving season. The weekend before Thanksgiving, aunts, uncles, and cousins began to arrive. My uncles helped Grandpa catch up on repairs around the farm; my aunts baked pie and bread; and my cousins and I played card games in the front room, staying as close to the warm woodstove as possible. When the Thanksgiving dinner was ready, we’d all sit around the dining table, which extended into the front room. Grandpa would pray. And then it was time to enjoy the delicious food prepared months ago. How I miss those simple happy old days! 1.What does the author mainly intend to show in Paragraph 1? A.Thanksgiving food was hard to prepare. B.He loved riding horses with his cousins. C.All his relatives lived together on the farm. D.Preparations for Thanksgiving began early in his family. 2.What did the writer do to help with the preparations in summer? A.Wash peaches. B.Nothing. C.Pack cherries. D.Shell peas. 3.The preparations for Thanksgiving include____. ① making jam ② baking bread ③ doing repairs ④ making coffee A.①②③ B.①③④ C.①②④ D.②③④ 4.Why does the writer start almost each paragraph with a phrase expressing time? A.To attract attention. B.To show the diversity of preparations. C.To record activities. D.To stress the long period of preparations. 5.How might the author feel about the family’s preparations for Thanksgiving? A.They are challenging. B.They are worth the efforts. C.They are troublesome. D.They are a waste of time.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 1.Why did the post office in Guyana print their own special stamps? A.They wanted to make more money. B.They had only a few usual stamps left. C.There were no 1-cent or 4-cent stamps then. 2.How much was the l-cent stamp sold for in 1980? A.A few dollars. B.Seven thousand dollars. C.Seven million dollars. 3.Why are stamps with mistakes so valuable? A.They are very limited. B.They are very beautiful. C.They were made long ago. 4.What is the text mainly about? A.The history of the stamps. B.Things learned from stamps. C.Reasons for collecting stamps.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.Where did the man go on holiday? A.Paris. B.Bali. C.London. 2.What did the man do on the first day of his holiday? A.Go swimming. B.Go boating. C.Play volleyball. 3.What’s the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Classmates. B.Colleagues. C.Fellow travelers. 4.How did the man probably feel when he visited the small island? A.Tired. B.Excited. C.Disappointed.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.What day might it be yesterday? A.Monday. B.Tuesday. C.Saturday. 2.What did the woman do after hearing the noise last night? A.She went to sleep. B.She turned the light on. C.She went up for a look. 3.Who is the woman probably talking to? A.A neighbor. B.Her husband. C.A policeman.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.What job is the woman applying for? A.A gardener. B.A nurse. C.A teacher. 2.How many hours will the woman work per day? A.Two. B.Four. C.Six.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.What’s wrong with the boys? A.They lost a camera. B.They got sick. C.They wasted money. 2.What is the family probably going to do tomorrow? A.Go shopping. B.Go to a bank. C.Have a birthday party.
What does the man think of the story? A.It is too hard to understand. B.The beginning is confusing. C.The writer tells the story well.
What is the price of the day flight? A.$360. B.$400. C.$410.
Where does the conversation probably take place? A.In a gym. B.In an office. C.In a classroom.
What is the woman concerned about? A.Catching a cold. B.Losing her sweater. C.Standing in a long line.
What might the man want for supper? A.Seafood. B.Steak. C.Noodles.
假设你是学生会主席李华，你将在学校英文报上刊登一篇以“保护大自然”为主题的文章，文章已写好，写信想请外籍教师Tom帮忙修改润色。 注意:1.词数100左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Tom, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 注意：1 .每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 My family went on a trip to Mount Huang in Anhui, famous for its amazing sceneries, during the Mid-Autumn Festival this year. It takes us about five hours to get here by train. Once we reached the foot of the mountain, we got down to climb it. My parents and I were great impressed by the beautiful views along the way. About three hours late, we finally got to the top. We had lunch there and the food was tasted really delicious. We both enjoyed ourselves on that day but the trip was a truly unforgettable experience. To tell you truth, it is fantastic to be with my family.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Harbin's location in northeast China accounts for its arctic climate 1. provides abundant natural ice and snow. During the Qing Dynasty, the local farmers and 2. (fisherman) often made and used ice lanterns in winter. At that time these were made 3. (simple) by pouring water into a bucket (桶) that was then put out in the open to freeze. It was then gently warmed before the water 4. (freeze) completely so that the bucket-shaped ice could be pulled out. 5. hole was made in the top and the water remaining inside was poured out, creating a hollow vessel (中空容器). A candle was then placed inside, resulting 6.a windproof (防风) lantern that gained great popularity in the region around the city. From then on, people made ice lanterns and put them outside their houses during the 7.(tradition) festivals. Thus the ice lantern began 8.(it) long history of development. Today we can enjoy various artistic ice lanterns. The 36th session of Harbin Ice and Snow Festival is predicted to be held from late December, 2019 to March, 2020, 9.(cover) three important Chinese festivals—New Year's Day, Chinese New Year and Lantern Festival. A 10.(various) of activities about ice and snow, concerning tourism, culture, trade and sports, will welcome all tourists.
单词拼写（每空一词） 1.__________________(就个人而言), I prefer to work in a team. 2.A lot of __________________(有毒的) waste water comes from that chemical factory. 3.The competition attracted over 500 competitors_______________(代表) 8 different countries. 4.She looked back on her career with great ___________________(满意). 5.I had a physical problem and had to go to hospital for a _____________(彻底的/详尽的) examination. 6.The new drug has great ________________(重大意义) for the treatment of the disease. 7.Alan _______________(发誓) that he would do everything in his power to help us 8.All the scientists ________________(同意) to the view that the increase in the earth’s temperature was due to the burning of fossil fuels. 9.He glanced briefly towards her but there was no sign of _______________(认出).
结合语境写出划线词（组）在语境中的确切含义 1.Heavy drinking can cause permanent damage to the brain. 2.According to the law, all foreigners have to register with the local police within two weeks of arrival. 3.I love technology and try to keep up with it so I can relate to my students. 4.Lack of exercise is also a risk factor for heart disease but it's relatively small when compared with the others. 5.Often the lives of writers resemble the lives of the characters they create. 6.The seven-year-old was found crying with scratches on his face and neck. 7.Many farmers spray chemicals on crops to kill weeds and insects. 8.The space underneath could be used as a storage area. 9.Nothing can substitute for the advice your doctor is able to give you. 10.He was eventually diagnosed as suffering from terminal cancer. 11.I know I was a naive fool to trust him but he is a real charmer who totally took me in. 12.Panic set in, but Mary could not run—she was frozen to the spot. 13.Be careful not to damage other people's property. 14.During the period prior to the travel restrictions in China, only about 13 to 14 percent of all infections were documented. 15.With respect to your children, listen attentively to them without offering advice. 16.Viruses lie around our environment all of the time, waiting for a host cell to come along. 17.It helps regulate the planet’s temperature by influencing the circulation of the atmosphere and ocean. 18.Currently, GCPC's free services are open to all countries and regions around the globe, aiming at helping people tackle the current difficulties together. 19.A fifth year of drought is expected to have dramatic effects on the California economy. 20.An internet healthcare company has announced the launch of a global epidemic-prevention and control platform in a bid to integrate medical resources from home and abroad.
I was driving home with my son Giacomo, 15, on the A40 when I suddenly saw a small plane coining down. Out of nowhere, it _______ some 200 yards away from where we were_________, overturning and bursting into flames. We were going 70 miles an hour and I managed to_______；otherwise we would have crashed into it ourselves. I jumped out, _________ Giacomo in the car. I remember shouting at him to stay there _________we really didn't have time to mess around. Flames were coming out of the cockpit（驾驶舱）and I could hear screaming, so I climbed under the wing and tried to_____________the windows in but failed, and with the heat of the_________coming over the top of the plane, I _______ I might have to give up or I'd be in great danger myself. I found the small windows at the back of the plane had cracked, so my best bet was to kick those through. It ___________ and, looking back, we were unbelievably ____________; otherwise, it would have been a completely different____________. I pulled a teenage girl and boy out.____________another guy, Joel Snarr, arrived on the scene to________________at just the right time. I don't think I would have been able to get the______________out—he was a big guy.____________, Joel seized him by the arms and got him out just in time. I could____________straight away Joel had a military background by how he conducted himself. We'd just got all three of them, Stuart Moore, who’d flown the plane, and his nephew and niece, to a safe ____________when the plane exploded. The emergency services ____________ pretty quickly, and then they did their duty. When I got back to my__________, Giacomo and I stared at each other, almost laughing in __________. It was a very strange moment—things like this only happen in films. 1.A.exploded B.landed C.disappeared D.crashed 2.A.living B.driving C.standing D.flying 3.A.roll B.speed C.stop D.pass 4.A.leaving B.saving C.blaming D.greeting 5.A.if B.though C.until D.since 6.A.fix B.kick C.clean D.shut 7.A.fire B.steam C.water D.engine 8.A.expected B.imagined C.admitted D.sensed 9.A.lasted B.counted C.worked D.ended 10.A.afraid B.lucky C.cautious D.brave 11.A.story B.adventure C.challenge D.lesson 12.A.Yet B.Thus C.Then D.Indeed 13.A.help B.climb C.explain D.deliver 14.A.steward B.driver C.rescuer D.pilot 15.A.Instead B.However C.Strangely D.Secretly 16.A.argue B.tell C.describe D.agree 17.A.return B.room C.distance D.journey 18.A.went away B.set out C.shut down D.turned up 19.A.car B.house C.plane D.cinema 20.A.surprise B.sorrow C.relief D.confusion
Urban Wildlife Cities are diverse ecosystems. In addition to visitors from the wild, a large number of species share our urban areas. As our cities spread, we need to think about what it is like for other species to have human neighbors. Cities are built for humans. _________For example, most city parks are kept neat and tidy so that humans will find them beautiful. But when we cut grass or plant flowers, we destroy natural habitats. _________When a bridge in Austin, Texas was repaired, engineers added small gaps running along the length of its bottom. This made a good home for bats, and soon the bridge was the home of thousands of bats. _______ Now, they have come to value their winged neighbors. The bats are a tourist attraction, and they eat lots of bugs every night. There are also structures built with the aim of bringing wildlife into the city. The Beijing Olympic Forest Park is a good example. The park used native plants and created open, natural spaces for wildlife. The result is a zone in Beijing with over 160 species of birds. In many ways, the park is the opposite of a zoo. _________ If we learn to share our space, we can become better neighbors to the wildlife around us. _________ Our own future will be endangered too. A. They are built to protect birds. B. Our actions sometimes help other species. C. If we do not, more species will become extinct. D. They do not always provide suitable habitats for wildlife. E. Instead of being kept in cages, wildlife can move about freely. F. At first, people were afraid of the bats and tried to get rid of them. G. They would sit on it and their droppings would fall into the water. 1.____________ 2.____________ 3.____________ 4.____________ 5.____________
Gretchen Altman is smiling, leaning back casually, a cup of coffee in hand — Hills Bros. Coffee, to be precise. It looks like a casual shot, but if you hit like, leave a comment, and tag a friend, you can get three different cups of coffee, for free. Altman is part of a growing trend of "micro-influencers". She has a small following — around 6,000 on Instagram(社交平台). Her going rate is $300 to $800 to promote something. She does some posts in exchange for free goods, as long as it’s stuff she believes in. As a micro-influencer she has a much closer relationship with her followers than a big social media star. "I’m just living a normal life and people relate to that," she says. "They just feel like I’m a friend of theirs." But it worries consumer rights groups. Several recent studies have found that young audiences are largely unable to understand when something is sponsored content. In some cases, it’s clear. When a big star takes to a social media to advertise Coca-Cola, for example, the assumption is that he or she’s probably getting paid to do so. And the posts are clearly labeled as ads, with the caption "advertisement" or "sponsored content". But what happens when an everyday person with just a couple thousand followers takes to social media to extol(颂扬) the virtues of a product? The motivations are not so clear cut. The problem with these social media posts is that you don’t know whether it’s an ad or not. Altman is diligent about using those hashtags(标签). She loves what she does and sees it as a business, but she doesn’t necessarily want to be a social media celebrity. "With social media being so integrated into our everyday lives, we have this unique opportunity that I don’t think anyone has ever had before where we can each be our own brand," Altman says. 1.What does a micro-influencer do according to the passage? A.Give enough likes. B.Post to promote sales. C.Recommend some comments. D.Design advertisements. 2.What makes consumer rights groups feel worried? A.Sponsored ads content. B.Ads with caption on posts. C.The unclear motivations of the posts. D.The increasingly growing number of audiences. 3.How does Gretchen Altman feel about being a micro-influencer? A.Annoyed. B.Delighted. C.Ambitious. D.Depressed. 4.Which of the following can be the best title? A.Instagram Advertising: Do You Know It, When You See It B.To be a Micro-influencer or to be a Big Star C.We Can Each Be Our Own Top Brand D.Hills Bros. Coffee, Your Coffee
We've certainly seen a dog nursing a wound, or a deer calling out in pain. But many animals suffer in silence. The most silent sufferers in the animal world may be fish. Do fish feel pain? A new study from the University of Liverpool has found that fish feel pain in a way that's "strikingly similar" to humans. For the study, Lynne Sneddon, from the university's Institute of Integrative Biology, reviewed the existing body of research 98 studies in all and concluded that they feel pain just as sharply as we do." When subject to a potentially painful event, fish show changes in behavior such as stopping feeding and reduced activity, which are prevented when a pain-relieving drug is provided. In fact, like us, they breathe heavily and stop eating when they're hurting. They will even rub the part of their body that aches." Sneddon notes in a university release. To understand pain in other species, scientists look at nociceptors (疼痛感受器), which send signals to the brain when the body is being damaged. Humans have them throughout their skin, bones and muscles. Nociceptors have also been found in many other species, including even those tiny fruit flies. Fish have the same means to detect pain signals and the equipment to receive them. Besides, the fishermen's opinion that fish feel no pain just doesn't add up from an evolutionary view. Pain is an efficient messenger that tells, us that we've got a problem. An animal that can't feel it won't get that memo (ER), even if it hurts itself. "If we accept fish experience pain, then this has great significance for how we treat them," Sneddon says. "Care should be taken when handling fish to avoid damaging theirs sensitive skin and they should be humanely caught and killed." 1.What can we learn about fish? A.They are insensitive to pain. B.They are able to sense pain. C.They won't react to painkillers. D.Their brain is the first to send pain signals. 2.What will a fish do when its lips get hurt? A.It might rub its lips. B.It will keep its mouth open. C.It will swim around like crazy. D.It will keep eating to forget pain. 3.What is the significance of the study according to Sneddon? A.People will treat fish in a kinder way. B.People can understand evolution better. C.People can develop more drugs to save fish. D.People will think of more ways to catch fish. 4.What does the underlined part "add up" probably mean? A.Disappear. B.Put forward. C.Make sense. D.Happen.
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