1、 or disturb a dog that is eating, sleeping, or caring for puppies. “Dog owners also need to change their behavior”, says Rachel Besser, a childrens doctor and lifetime dog owner, in an article. “It is clear that not all dog owners appreciate that children should not be left unsupervised with a dog”,
2、 she says. Just as some parents are obliged to take parenting classes, she would like to see compulsive classes for expectant dog owners to teach them about the responsibilities of dog ownership. Educational programs are also needed to teach children about some precautionary behaviors around dogs. F
3、inally, she would like to see vets advising dog owners about bite prevention, and doctors promoting bite prevention when treating patients who have been bitten by dogs. 【文章大意】狗咬人, 尤其是狗咬小孩的现象尤其需要引起关注, 为此, 需要采取一定的措施。1. Dog biting studied by the experts is a problem. A. doctors dealing with dog bites s
4、hould pay attention toB. happening only to a few children of the worldC. only boys may meet withD. about which experts get accurate statistics from the news headlines【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据第一段“Their advice is part of a review aimed at doctors who deal with dog bites. ”可知, 专家所研究的狗咬人的问题也应该是相关医生应给予重视的问题, 故答案选A
5、项。2. The underlined word“they”in Paragraph 4 refers to“”. A. doctors B. parentsC. experts D. dog owners【解析】选C。词义猜测题。根据“Based on the latest medical evidence”再结合第一段专家的讲话可推断, 他们是指研究狗咬人这一问题的专家们, 故选C项。3. What are Rachel Bessers words mainly about? A. All the dog owners would like children not to be left
6、unsupervised with a dog. B. All the dog owners have a correct behavior toward dogs. C. Not all dog owners appreciate that children should be left with dogs under supervision. D. Not all dog owners should attend classes about the responsibilities of dog ownership. 根据第七段“It is clear that not all dog o
7、wners appreciate that children should not be left unsupervised with a dog”可知, 雷切尔医生认为, 并非所有的狗的主人都认为孩子们和狗在一起的时候要有大人的照看。由此判断选C项。4. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. Dogs, Dangerous To ChildrenB. Children Should Know Behaviors Around DogsC. Doctors, Treat Dog Bites Correct
8、lyD. Never Leave Children Unsupervised With Dogs【解析】选D。主旨大意题。狗咬人, 尤其是狗咬小孩的现象比较严重, 那么如何避免狗咬小孩呢? 这才是本文的写作重点, 而只有D项更能说明此问题, 故正确答案选D项。【2013潍坊5月模拟】Rae and Bruce Hostetler not only work very hard，they also relax just as well.Numerous vacations help the couple to maintain their health and emotional wellbei
9、ngand its no surprise to health care professionals.“Rest，relaxation，and stress reduction are very important for peoples wellbeing and health.This can be accomplished through daily activities，such as exercise and meditation，but vacation is an important part of this as well，” said primary care physici
10、an Natasha Withers from One Medical Group in New York.Withers lists a decreased risk of heart disease and improved reaction time as some of the benefits from taking some time off.“We also know that the mind is very powerful and can help with healing，so a rested，relaxed mind is able to help the body
11、heal better，” said Withers.Psychologists confirm the value of vacations for the mind.“The impact that taking a vacation has on ones mental health is great，” said Francine Lederer，a clinical psychologist in Los Angeles who specializes in stress and relationship management.“Most people have better lif
12、e perspective and are more motivated to achieve their goals after a vacation，even if it is a 24hour timeout.” The trips could be good for their health，good for their family and good for their businesses.The online travel agency Expedia conducted a survey about vacation time in 2010，and according to
13、their data the average American earned 18 vacation daysbut only used 14 of them.France topped the list，with the average worker earning 37 vacation days and using all but two of them.Americans responses may not be surprising in a culture where long hours on the job often are valued，but thats not alwa
14、ys good for the individual，the family or the employer.Psychologists have also found that people who dont take enough time to relax may find it harder to relax in the future.“Without time and opportunity to do this，the nerve connections that produce feelings of calm and peacefulness become weaker，mak
15、ing it actually more difficult to shift into lessstressed states，” Mulhern said.1How did the author introduce the topic of the text?ABy making comparisons. BBy giving an example.CBy raising questions. DBy providing data.2According to Natasha Withers，vacations can_.Aweaken reaction system Bcure serio
16、us diseasesCreduce the level of wellbeing Ddecrease the risk of heart disease3Expedias survey shows that Americans_.Adislike family gatheringsBhave the shortest vacationCenjoy as many vacations as the FrenchDthink much of spending long hours on the job4What can be inferred from the last paragraph?AO
17、ne should never wait to relax.BWork and rest go against each other.CTime and opportunity wait for no man.DA relaxed mind determines everything.5What is mainly talked about in the text?AWays to relax in ones free time.BThe benefits of taking time off.CDifferent opinions on holidays.DThe Hostetlers al
18、ways on the go.语篇解读本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了休息和度假对人们生活幸福和身体健康的好处。1解析：推理判断题。根据第一段可知，文章通过Rae Hostetler和Bruce Hostetler夫妇的例子引出了文章的主题，故选B。答案：B2解析：根据文章第二段中的“Rest，relaxation，and stress reduction are very important for peoples wellbeing and health.”以及“but vacation is an important part of this as well”可知，度假对人们的身体健康很
19、重要。D3解析：细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段最后一句中的“Americans responses may not be surprising in a culture where long hours on the job often are valued”可知，美国人很认同将大量时间花在工作上的做法。4解析：根据最后一段可知，如果没有时间和机会休息，时间久了会使得产生平静和安静的感情神经变得很弱，从而就更难产生让人放松的感觉了，由此可推知，选A。A项意为“我们要及时休息”。A5解析：主旨大意题。文章第一段通过Rae Hostetler和Bruce Hostetler夫妇的例子引出了文章的主
20、题，即度假休息有利于人们的身心健康。The drug store was closing for the night and Alfred Higgins was about to go home when his new boss approached him. “Empty your pockets please, Alfred,” Sam Carr demanded in a firm voice.Alfred pretended to be shocked but he knew hed been caught. From his coat he withdrew a make-up
21、kit, a lipstick and two tubes of toothpaste. “Im disappointed in you, Alfred!” said the little gray-haired man. “Sorry, sir. Please forgive me. Its the first time Ive ever done such a thing,” Alfred lied, hoping to gain the old mans sympathy.Mr Carrs brow furrowed as he reached for the phone, “Do yo
22、u take me for a fool? Lets see what the police have to say. But first Ill call your mother and let her know her son is heading to jail.”“Do whatever you want,” Alfred shot back, trying to sound big. But deep down he felt like a child. He imagined his mother rushing in, eyes burning with anger, maybe
23、 in tears. Yet he wanted her to come quickly before Mr. Carr called the police.Mr. Carr was surprised when Mrs Higgins finally arrived. She was very calm, quiet and friendly. “Is Alfred in trouble?” she asked.“Hes been stealing from the store,” the old man coolly replied.Mrs. Higgins put out her han
24、d and touched Mr. Carrs arm with great gentleness as if she knew just how he felt. She spoke as if she did not want to cause him any more trouble. “What do you want to do, Mr. Carr?”The womans calm and gentle manner disarmed the once-angry store-owner. “I was going to get a cop. But I dont want to b
25、e cruel. Tell your son not to come back here again, and Ill let it go.” Then he warmly shook Mrs. Higginss hand.Mrs. Higgins thanked the old man for his kindness, then mother and son left. They walked along the street in silence. When they arrived home his mother simply said, “Go to bed, you fool.”I
26、n his bedroom, Alfred heard his mother in the kitchen. He felt no shame, only pride in his mothers actions. “She was smooth!” he thought. He went to the kitchen to tell her how great she was, but was shocked by what he saw.His mothers face looked frightened, broken. Not the cool, bright face he saw
27、earlier. Her lips moved nervously. She looked very old. There were tears in her eyes.This picture of his mother made him want to cry. He felt his youth ending. He saw all the troubles he brought her and the deep lines of worry in her grey face. It seemed to him that this was the first time he had ever really seen his mother.6Which of the following is true according to the passage? AAlfred tried to sound big to hide his fear. BIt was the first time Alfred had
