Can animals do work for us? Some scientists think that animals may do a lot of jobs. They say that we may see many elephants, monkeys, dogs, bears and other animals do a lot of things. Animals can get something to eat if(如果) they do some work for people.

Some scientists say that many different animals may do lots of jobs if they know they will get something to eat. Of course, dogs can guard a house, and elephants can do some heavy jobs. And we can also teach animals to work in factories. In America apes(猿) can help people make cars. Scientists believe that these big monkeys may drive cars.

1.Many different animals may do many jobs if ___.

A. they can go to the wild. (野外)

B. they learn they can get something to eat

C they have a good place to live in

D. they are happy

2.___ can work for us.

A. Only a few animals     B. Lots of animals

C  Few animals         D. No animals

3.What kind of animals can guard(看护) a house?

A．A dog            B．An elephant        C．An ape           D．A monkey

4.What jobs can elephants do?

A．Doing heavy jobs.                       B．Guarding a house

C．Making cars                            D．Driving cars

5.Which of the following is true?

A．In China apes can help people make cars.

B．Scientists believe that monkeys may play the piano

C．All the animal can do work.

D．Apes may drive cars

 

I never wanted a dog, but now I'm so glad I have one. About two years ago, my wife, Cathy, got a little dog with a face only a mother could love. We named her Gertie.
Gertie is the kind of dog that has to grow on you. So I dicided that the dog would be trained. This didn't quite go as planned. At 15 weeks old, she was nearly made to leave the Petsmart Training School. She spent every night lying in our bed-snoring (打鼾)so loudly that I hardly got a good night's sleep.
Then, about six months after she arrived, I felt that something in my heart was taking place, and I was unable to stop it. My behaviour(行为方式)began to change. I began to smile at people when passing them in a street. I returned(招手)from neighbours. I started calling my kids, and to my surprise, they started calling me. I even tried to speak to my grandchildren over the phone once. I even was glad to listen to laughter from a 10-month-old granddaughter. The point is that I was changing.
My wife and I both agree that it is Gertie who has changed my behaviour. Gertie is now nearly two years old and almost fully grown.I have come to like the pet little by little, though she is my wife's dog.
【小题1】What did the man think of the dog at the beginning?

A．It looked very beautiful.

B．It wasn't very lovely.

C．It wasn't necessary to be trained.

D．It could change his life.

【小题2】When did the man's behaviour begin to change?

A．About two years ago.

B．When Gertie was nearly two years old.

C．When Gertie was 15 weeks old.

D．About six months after Gertie arrived.

【小题3】Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the man's change?

A．He began to smile at people

B．He liked helping his neighbours.

C．He started calling his kids.

D．He spoke to his grandchildren over the phone.

【小题4】What can we learn from this passage?

A．The dog has been trained very well.

B．The man has become more confident.

C．The man has become more friendly.

D．The man likes the dog better than his wife.

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It seems that a family just isn’t complete (完整的) without a pet. But if pets aren’t suitable to a family’s lifestyle or environment, they can quickly lead to problems such as stress or arguments (争执). To save yourself and your family such problems, treat this decision seriously.

When choosing a pet, people must consider the family’s health. Many people are allergic (过敏的) to cats and dogs. Perhaps a dog or cat with short hair will be fine. And a dog might not be the best choice for a child who is naughty (顽皮的) because the dog might bite him or her. Some people can also have problems with certain pets. It’s a good idea to spend a little time with the pet around each member of the family before making your decision.

Consider the quality of life of the pet, too. If a pet is used to having space to run around, it can quickly develop psychological (心理的) problems when it is kept in a small flat all day. If pets are allowed to run about in areas with lots of traffic, they can meet an early end. Cats shouldn’t be brought into homes that already have large dogs because they won’t be able to get along well with each other.

The decision as to what kind of pet to choose is very important. If you find the right one to suit (适合) everyone in the family and their lifestyle, then it’s time to choose one. Remember that your decision is important because it can have effects that last for many years.

Considerations When Choosing a Pet
Paragraph Outline (要点)	Supporting Details
Importance of choosing a pet	●A (1) __________ with a pet seems to be complete. ●Pets can bring some problems if they aren’t suitable to the family.
The family’s health must be considered	●Many people are allergic to pets with (2)           hair. ●It’s not (3) _________ to choose a dog for a naughty child. ●Some people have problems with some pets.
The pet’s quality of life	●You shouldn’t (4)            a pet in a small flat if it is used to running around. ●Make sure the areas where pets can run about do not have a lot of traffic. ●If your house already has a dog, don’t get a cat.
Choose the right (5)         of pet	●Find the right one for your family because your choice can have lasting effects.

 

Today, it is a big problem for young graduates to get satisfying jobs.     41  that there are  thousands of different kinds of jobs in the world. Choosing the right one itself is not easy.
“Finding a job” is not    42   as “choosing a job”. Many young people end up in a job because they are not    43  for it. Sometimes “Chance” may    44   a more important part than “decision”.
Here are a few steps to help you think about jobs   45  you might enjoy doing after school or university. First, it is important   46    what kind of person you are, which special qualities    47   you outstanding among people and what you are interested in. There is a difference   48  an interest and a skill. If you like   49   and enjoy looking at pictures, that is an interest. But if you can   50  a horse that looks like a horse not a big dog, that is     a 51   .
Then ask yourself a question, “ In the following three areas--skills with people, skills with information and skills with things, which are your    52  skills?”
After   53   your skills, the next step is research. To    54   as many different kinds of jobs as possible, go to the library and read books, magazines and newspapers for information. Ask your friends     55   the work they do.
Finally, trust your own ideas and your own thinking! It is your own life, just find the job you really enjoy doing.

【小题1】

A．It’s saying B．It’s say C．It is said D．It says

【小题2】

A．same B．as same C．so good D．the same

【小题3】

A．suitable B．fitted C．able D．like

【小题4】

A．take B．play C．have D．choose

【小题5】

A．which B．what C．if D．whether

【小题6】

A．feel B．realize C．to feel D．to realize

【小题7】

A．helps B．makes C．make D．help

【小题8】

A．both B．between C．from D．either

【小题9】

A．art B．music C．sports D．acting

【小题10】

A．ride B．feed C．draw D．treat

【小题11】

A．success B．skill C．hobby D．fact

【小题12】

A．good B．the best C．better D．best

【小题13】

A．examine B．have examined C．examining D．examined

【小题14】

A．find out B．look out C．find D．look at

【小题15】

A．what do they think of B．how do they think of C．what they think of D．how they think of