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A. Optimistic B. Pessimistic C. Doubtful D. Surprised
B
Friday, September 25, 2015, 5:00 PM
The weather may be getting cooler—but there is still time for great hiking and camping all across the country.
Here are a few areas for some fall outdoor adventures: New Paltz, New York
Often over shadowed by the nearby legendary Appalachian trail, New Paltz is an adorable little town with exceptional outdoor activities.
Bordered by the Shawangunk Mountains, New Paltz is just a hop, skip and jump away from Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park Preserve in addition to countless other trails that can be used for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
After spending the day either swimming in the lakes in the Minnewaska State Park or rock climbing in the \Glacier, Washington
Sandwiched in the Cascade Mountains, Glacier is the welcoming post for Mount Baker Ski Area and the North Cascades National Park, according to travel guide Go Northwest website.
Originally a gold mining town turned to coal mining and logging, Glacier now hosts hikers and river rafters in the summer, and snow skiers and snowboarders in the winter, according to the website.
Although visitors have to leave the town to get gas, they are guaranteed a fantastic robust breakfast burrito(煎饼) before their day of outdoor pursuits, according to National Geographic. Los Alamos, New Mexico
Although known for the National Laboratory that brought the atomic bomb, Los Alamos also offers great outdoor ventures, according to Trip Advisor.
In the rough mountain area, visitors can see wildlife and ancient ruins in Bandelier National Monument, according to the website.
In addition to rock climbing and mountain biking, snow skiing on Pajarito Mountains is another possible sport, according to the website. St. Augustine, Florida
Settled over 500 years ago by a Spanish explorer looking for the \of Youth,\St. Augustine is known for historic streets and 19th century architecture, according to travel website Fodors Travel.
The town parallels beaches of the Anastasia State Park where visitors can swim, surf and tan, according to the website.
After a day in the sun, tourist can travel into the historic town and nosh on fresh seafood including alligator, according to the website. Michigan's Upper Peninsula
Cornered by the Great lakes, Michigan's Upper Peninsula has it all — forests, cliffs, mountains, waterfalls and glacier lakes.
Cliffs perfect for diving overlook pockets of water filled with grassy spots and sand dunes(沙丘).
Hikers can meander next to rivers or wrestle through the overgrown forests to the peaks of
mountains, according to Midwest Living magazine.
When winter tumbles in, snowmobiling, ice fishing and skiing takes over, according to the magazine.
Brattleboro, Vermont
Considered as an artistic paradise, Brattleboro is removed from the bustle of New England city life.
Visitors can spend the day biking around between food stands and farmers' markets for chutney, marmalade and cheese, according to New York Magazine.
In addition to hiking, the town offers canoeing on the West River, according to the magazine. For the winter, world-class ski jumpers gather in the small town for the two-day Harris Hill Ski Jumping Competition, according to the magazine.
BY LUCIE COUILLARD NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
46. If you are interested in atomic energy science and outdoor adventures, you can visit__________. A. New Paltz, New York B. Los Alamos, New Mexico C. St. Augustine, Florida D. Michigan’s Upper Peninsula 47. You are advised to visit Brattleboro, Vermont for its___________.
A. art exhibition B. ski jumping competition C. food fair D. canoeing competition 48. How many places can provide activities like skiing in winter?
A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6 49. Where is the passage probably taken from?
A. a newspaper. B. a magazine. C. a travel journal. D. a website.
C
In the 1993 film Jurassic Park, several species of dinosaurs have been brought back to life using DNA millions of years old. The story is of course fiction, but it reflects recent advances in genetic engineering which are getting ever closer to reality. At this point no one really suggests bringing back dinosaurs, but there are a number of serious proposals to revive extinct species. The animals on this possible comeback list include the woolly mammoth, an elephant-like creature that wandered the plains of Siberia; the moa, a giant flightless bird from New Zealand; the thylacine, a dog-like hunter also known as the Tasmanian tiger because of the dark stripes down its back; and the bucardo, a mountain goat from Spain.
These animals had very little in common and in most cases lived eras apart. The woolly mammoth, for example, died many thousands of years ago while the bucardo became extinct only around the year 2000. But, all these species lived at the same time as humans, and humans have been largely responsible for their destruction. So it seems somehow fitting that we are now thinking of reviving them.
Scientists have proposed reviving an extinct species using one of two possible methods. In the first method, sex cells ( sperm or eggs) are obtained from the extinct animal and are used to fertilize(使受孕) the sex cells of a closely related living relative in a laboratory. For example, sperm from a woolly mammoth could be used to fertilize an egg from a modern-day elephant. The fertilized egg would then be placed in the womb of a live female elephant where it would live and grow until it is ready to be born. The second method involves a type of cloning. In cloning, the DNA of one individual replaces the DNA of another. In the woolly mammoth example, scientists could
inject DNA from a mammoth into an egg cell from an elephant. The cloned egg cell would then be placed into a living elephant and allowed to develop in the same way as a fertilized egg.
Many difficulties remain before it will be possible to revive an extinct species by either method. In fact, some scientists believe that because of all the problems, species revival will never happen. One of the major challenges is to obtain enough high-quality DNA from an extinct species to conduct an experiment. While it is theoretically possible to preserve genetic material for thousands of years under ideal conditions, these conditions are very hard to find in real life. For example, researchers have obtained a number of samples mammoth DNA, but none have been usable. And the cloning procedure presents its own problems. Scientists have been able to clone only a few species of animals, and most cloned creatures are short-lived and frail.
And there is a final, ethical consideration. Even if we learn how to reproduce an example of an extinct species, that individual could never have a normal life. Its natural environment is most likely gone, and it would have no parents to show it how to behave as a member of its species. So it would remain a curiosity, and probably live out its life in a zoo. People question whether it would be ethical to revive one of nature’s creatures for such a purpose. 50. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Reviving extinct animals remains to be seen. B. Reviving extinct animals is only science fiction.
C. Reviving extinct animals will surely happen in the future. D. Reviving extinct animals is supported by all.
51. What was the main cause for the extinction of the thylacine, the moa, the mammoth and the bucardo?
A. changing weather B. lack of food
C. human behavior D. disappearing habitat 52. Which of the following is a method for reviving extinct species? A. fertilization of the egg and the sperm of an extinct one. B. the cloning of an extinct species.
C. finding an egg and warming it under right conditions. D. injecting DNA into an existing species. 53. What is true about cloned animals? A. They are usually very healthy. B. They are often weak in health. C. They look the same as others.
D. They are well protected by scientists. 54. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. We should revive extinct species as soon as possible. B. We should return many animal populations to the wild. C. Reviving extinct species is a highly difficult process.
D. Reviving extinct species is good for both nature and humans.
D
After my husband died suddenly from a heart attack on the tennis court, my world crashed around me. My six children were 10, nine, eight, six, three and 18 months, and I was overwhelmed with the responsibilities of earning a living, caring for the children and just keeping my head above water.
I was fortunate to find a wonderful housekeeper to care for the children during the week, but from Friday nights to Monday mornings, the children and I were alone, and frankly I was uneasy. Every creak of the house, every unusual noise, any late-night phone call-all filled me with dread. I felt incredibly alone.
One Friday evening I came home from work to find a big beautiful German shepherd on our doorstep. This wonderful strong animal gave every indication that he intended to enter the house and make it his home. I, however, was wary. Where did this obviously well-cared-for dog come from? Was it safe to let the children play with a strange dog? Even though he seemed gentle, he still was powerful and commanded respect. The children took an instant liking to \let him in. I agreed to let him sleep in the basement until the next day, when we could inquire around the neighborhood for his owner. That night I slept peacefully for the first time in many weeks.
The following morning we made phone calls and checked lost-and-found ads for German's owner, but with no results. German, meanwhile, made himself part of the family and good-naturedly put up with hugs, wrestling and playing in the yard. Saturday night he was still with us, so again he was allowed to sleep in the basement.
On Sunday I had planned to take the children on a picnic. Since I thought it best to leave German behind in case his owner came by, we drove off without him. When we stopped to get gas at a local station, we were amazed to see German racing to the gas station after us. He not only raced to the car, he leaped onto the hood and put his nose on the windshield, looking directly into my eyes. No way was he going to be left behind. So into the station wagon he jumped and settled down in the back for the ride to the picnic. He stayed again Sunday.
Monday morning I let him out for a run while the children got ready for school. He didn't come back. As evening came and German didn't appear, we were all disappointed. We were convinced that he had gone home or been found by his owners, and that we would never see him again. We were wrong. The next Friday evening, German was back on our doorstep. Again we took him in, and again he stayed until Monday morning, when our housekeeper arrived.
This pattern repeated itself every weekend for almost 10 months. We grew more and more fond of German and we looked forward to his coming. We stopped thinking about where he belonged-he belonged to us. We took comfort in his strong, warm presence, and we felt safe with him near us. When we saw German come to attention and perk up his ears, and heard that low growl begin deep in his throat, we knew we were protected.
As German became part of the family he considered it his duty to check every bedroom to be sure each child was snug in bed. When he was satisfied that the last person was tucked in, he took up his position by the front door and remained there until the morning.
Each week, between German's visits, I grew a little stronger, a little braver and more able to cope; every weekend I enjoyed his company. Then one Monday morning we patted his head and let him out for what turned out to be the last time. He never came back. We never saw or heard from German again.
I think of him often. He came when I needed him the most and stayed until I was strong enough to go on alone. Maybe there is a perfectly natural explanation for German's visits to our house-maybe his owner went away on weekends-maybe. I believe German was sent because he was needed, and because no matter how abandoned and alone we feel, somehow, somewhere, someone knows and cares. We are never really alone.
55. What does the underlined part in the first paragraph mean?