Dogs are social animals and without proper training, they will behave like wild animals. They will soil your house, destroy your belongings, bark excessively, fight other dogs and even bite you. Nearly all behavior problems are perfectly normal dog activities that occur at the wrong time or place or are directed at the wrong thing. The key to preventing or treating behavior problems is learning to teach the dog to redirect its normal behavior to outlets that are acceptable in the domestic setting.

　　One of the best things you can do for your dog and yourself is to train its obedience. Obedience training doesn’t solve all behavior problems, but it is the foundation for solving just about any problem. Training opens up a line of communication between you and your dog. Effective communication is necessary to instruct your dog about what you want it to do.

Training is also an easy way to establish the social rank order. When your dog obeys a simple request of “come here, sit,” it is showing obedience and respect for you. It is not necessary to establish yourself as top dog or leader of the pack（群）by using extreme measure. You can teach your dog its subordinate（从属的）role by teaching it to show submission to you. Most dogs love performing tricks for you to

pleasantly accept that you are in charge.

　　Training should be fun and rewarding for you and your dog. It can enrich your relationship and make living together more enjoyable. A well-trained dog is more confident and can more safely be allowed a greater amount of freedom than an untrained animal.

51. Behavior problems of dogs are believed to _______.

A. be just part of their nature

　 B. worsen in modern society

　 C. occur when they go wild

　 D. present a threat to the community

52. The primary purpose of obedience training is to _______.

　 A. teach the dog to perform clever tricks

　 B. make the dog aware of its owner’s authority

　 C. provide the dog with outlets for its wild behavior

　 D. enable the dog to regain its normal behavior

53. Effective communication between a dog and its owner is _______.

　 A. essential to solving the dog’s behavior problems

　 B. the foundation for dogs to perform tasks

　 C. a good way to teach the dog new tricks

　 D. an extreme measure in obedience training

54. Why do pet dogs love performing tricks for their masters?

　 A. To avoid being punished.

　 B. To show their affection for their masters.

　 C. To win leadership of the dog pack.

　 D. To show their willingness to obey.

55. When a dog has received effective obedience training, its owner _______.

　 A. can give the dog more rewards

　 B. will enjoy a better family life

　 C. can give the dog more freedom

　 D. will have more confidence in himself

 

请认真阅读下列短文, 并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填一个单词。

The word science is heard so often in modern times that almost everybody has an idea of its meaning. However, its definition is difficult for many people. The meaning of the term is confusing, but everyone should understand its meaning and objectives (目标). Just to make the explanation as simple as possible, suppose science is defined as classified knowledge or facts.

Even in the true science, distinguishing fact from fiction is not always easy. For this reason great care should be taken to distinguish between beliefs and truths. There is no danger as long as a clear difference is made between temporary and proved explanations. For example, hypotheses(假设) and theories are attempts to explain natural phenomena. From these positions the scientist continues to experiment and observe until they are proved or discredited. The exact status of any explanation should be clearly labeled to avoid confusion.

The objectives of science are primarily the discovery and later the understanding of the unknown. Man cannot be satisfied with recognizing that secrets exist in nature of that questions are unanswerable; he must solve them. Toward that end, specialists in the field of biology and related fields of interest are directing much of their time and energy.

Actually, two basic approaches lead to the discovery of new information. One, aimed at satisfying curiosity, is referred to as pure science. Sometimes practical-minded people miss the point of pure science in thinking only of its immediate application for economic rewards. However, one should remember that the construction of the microscope had to come before the discovery of the cell. The host of scientists devoting their lives to pure science are not apologetic about ignoring the practical side of their discoveries; they know from experience that most knowledge is eventually applied.

The other is aimed at using knowledge for specific purposes--for instance, improving health, raising standards of living, or creating new consumer products. In this case, knowledge is put to economic use. Such an approach is referred to as applied science.

The1.of science
2.__________ of science	● To define science, we may3.________call it classified knowledge or facts.
● It is essential, though not 4._____  , for us to distinguish fact from fiction.
Objectives of science	Science is 5.______ at discovering and understanding the unknown.
Two basic 6._________to new discovery	Pure science	Scientists, who may be blamed for7.____ the practical side of their work, make discoveries out of 8._______.
9.______science	Knowledge is put to economic 10._______, for example, improving health, raising living standards and creating new products.

 

句子翻译（共5小题；每题2分；每空1词，每词1分；满分10分）

1.当搬到一个新的地方，我们通常需要让自己去适应新的环境。

When we move to a new place, we usually need to _________ _________ to the new surroundings.

2.在现代社会，既要具有竞争力又要具有合作精神对于我们来说才是明智的。

In modern society, it does _________ _________ for us to be both competitive and cooperative.

3.在某种程度上来讲，我们是否能向后代提供一个更美好的明天取决于我们今日的行为。

To some extent, whether we can present a better earth to our future generations _________ _________ what we are doing today.

4.现在中国政府正竭力加速构筑一个和谐的社会

Nowadays, the Chinese government is trying its best to _________ _________ the construction of a harmonious society.

5.考虑到他还年轻，他父母不同意他明年出国读大学。

Considering his young age, his parents haven’t _________ _________ his going abroad for college education next year.

 

读写任务（共1小题，满分25分）

阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

In modern society, more and more people have great pressure in their work. They have to work day and night. Some of them suffer from too much work. And some are even killed by overwork.

Which is more important, health or wealth? Some people think that wealth is more important than health. In their opinion, money is everything. “I would rather be the slave of money than the slave of people.” This is what they appreciate most. In order to earn more money, some of them spend most of the time working, running the rest of their life for wealth.

As a matter of fact, health is more important than wealth because health is the foundation of wealth. Without health, you can hardly imagine where the wealth comes from. Even if you are wealthy, how can you enjoy your wealth when you gave lost your health? In other words, wealth is based on health and wealth serves health. However, we cannot ignore wealth. Without money, we can do nothing.

［写作内容］

下面请你以 “要健康还是要财富”为主题，谈谈你读了这篇短文以后的感受。内容要点包括：

1.以约30个词概括该短文的要点；

2.以约120个词就“健康与财富”的关系展开讨论，内容包括:

(1)在当今社会中，人们对待“健康与财富”的态度和做法；

(2)你对生命、健康（心理健康与身体健康）及财富之间相互关系的认识。

［写作要求］

1．可以使用实例或分项论述的方法支持你的论点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；

2．题目自拟。

 

What kind of sports impressed you most during your childhood? Maybe racing around the playground or skipping rope for hours would bring you pleasure. At that time you weren’t thinking of fitness, you were just thinking of entertainment. But in this age of high-tech home equipment and underused gym memberships, the simple joy of jumping rope has been forgotten. I think rediscovering it probably will give you a total-body exercise.

Although considered an excellent form of exercise, jumping rope has never received widespread acceptance because of two reasons. First,most people recognize jumping rope as an excellent form of cardiovascular (心血管的) exercise, but they also believe that it is simply too difficult. In other words, they don’t think they’ll be able to continue jumping for the near 20 minutes in order to achieve a beneficial physical effect. Second, many regard it as somewhat boring and overly repetitive —not as something fun or enjoyable.

As a matter of fact, jumping rope can be great fun as long as you find a proper way to practise it. Instead of doing the usual two-foot bounce(跳) over and over again, players good at rope-jumping often change their pattern every 10 or 20 jumps. A single bounce, a double –bounce , a skip, a knee-up, side swings , as well as a variety of other easy-to-learn free-style rope-jumping .

Nowadays researchers are discovering that jumping rope also prepares the brain for learning . It is an exercise allowing both brain hemispheres（半球）to perform equally to each other . In short, jumping rope can be a life-long activity requiring little equipment, time and space , yet leading to a much healthier life.

1.The main purpose of the first paragraph is to tell us that         .

A. people would rather have exercise in a gym than do sports outside

B. there seems to be too much advanced equipment for people to use

C. racing around the playground was regarded as children’s favorite sport

D. jumping rope has escaped from people’s memories in modern society

2.One reason that can explain why rope jumping has not spread widely is that_____.

    A. it benefits the cardiovascular system             

B. it is too difficult for people to learn to jump

    C. it is believed to be boring and repetitive        

D. it requires little equipment, time and space

3.The first sentence in Paragraph 3 implies that        in rope jumping .

    A. there is only one proper way to follow            

B. the usual way should not be used again

    C. the easiest way is always the best one            

D. there are different kinds of ways to follow

4.According to the researchers , jumping rope          .

    A. only prepares the brain for learning              

    B. is suitable for students only

    C. helps both brain hemispheres work together        

    D. can be dangerous for old people

5.What is the author’s attitude towards rope jumping ?

    A. He strongly argues against it.

    B. He is in favour of it.

    C. He is sitting on the fence of it .                

    D. He knows little about it .