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Many pets got separated from their families almost two years ago, when Superstorm Sandy hit the East Coast. A New Jersey family was one of them. They lost their dog. He got away from their backyard during the storm.

Chuck James said that his family searched for the brown-and-white dog named Reckless for months after the October 2012 storm. Reckless was a cute dog which brought much pleasure to the whole family, and the youngest daughter Tiffany loved him most. They played together, watched TV together, ate popcorn together and Reckless even saw Tiffany off when she headed for the kindergarten every morning. Chuck James kept on searching for the lovely dog in every possible way, but no luck.

“We reported him missing and called the shelters from time to time, just hoping they had him,” James said. “We always kept our hopes up, but finally it was time to move on.”

James said the family had planned to get a new dog. The dog was to be a tenth birthday surprise for their eldest daughter, Ally. The family of five went to the Monmouth County SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) to adopt a new animal. When James and his wife walked close to the first cage, they saw a familiar face inside.

“He was a little bigger than I remembered because they had fed him well,” James joked. “But then he was lying on my wife’s feet and I knew it was him. It was unbelievable. I know this dog is meant to be with our family.”

When SPCA officials asked if they could prove the animal was their dog, a friend sent a selfie showing the family with their dog before Sandy hit the East Coast.

“We’re all so happy to have him back,” James said. The family is living in a hotel while their home is being repaired. This weekend, the Jameses went on a camping trip with Reckless to celebrate the dog’s return.

1. What happened to Jameses when Superstorm Sandy hit the East Coast?

A. Their house lay in ruins after the storm.

B. Their pet dog Reckless went missing.

C. Their pet dog Reckless was adopted by another family.

D. They found their pet dog Reckless badly injured.

2. Having searched for Reckless for months, the Jameses found him in       .

A. an animal hospital

B. one of their friends’ houses

C. the Monmouth County SPCA[

D. the backyard which was under repair

3. The meaning of the underlined word “selfie” is closest to “      ”.

A. document                                                B. credit card

C. text message                                          D. picture

4. Which is the text mainly about?

A. A dog got separated from his family in a storm.

B. A lost dog found his way home with difficulty.

C. A family looked for a new dog but found the old one instead.

D. Dogs are always devoted friends of human beings.

I was inspired by a video of a young Pakistani man. He celebrated his 22^nd birthday with 22 random acts of kindness. I mentioned to my daughter Tamara that I’d like to copy the young man’s idea for my upcoming 55^th birthday in December. She agreed and so we decided to make it happen the next day.

We wore clumsy reindeer antlers(鹿角) to make people smile, placed cheerful stickers on the shirts of children, cleaned up a park, and passed out delicious Mexican hot chocolate to those in the park--many of whom appeared homeless.

At the end of the day, we passed out carnation flowers(康乃馨) in a retirement home  after their dinner. At first, I found myself questioning my motivation and how it would be received. It turned out that the local Unity Church had a large group there at the same time singing to the people living in the home.

 At first, I was surprised how almost every man enjoyed receiving a flower, not only from Tamara, but also from such an old man as me. Then, I found myself giving the women longer caring hugs.  one commented that she had not been hugged like that for years. Then my heart was permanently touched when another woman told me that she had not been hugged like that by a man for five decades!xkb1.com

I didn’t count the number of kind acts we did that day, and neither do I count that birthday as one of the good ones. Without doubt, I KNOW it was my best!

1.How did the author decide to celebrate his birthday?

A. To go abroad for sightseeing.

B. To perform some kind acts for others.

C. To make some chocolate himself.

D. To record a piece of video about his life.

2.What’s the author’s concern at the retirement home?

A. The old females there wouldn’t like carnation flowers.

B. His daughter wouldn’t be willing to hug the old men there.

C. People there might feel tired after the church singing.

D. People there might reject the kindness from him and Tamara.

3.Which of the following can best describe the author?

A. Caring and thoughtful.

B. Curious and generous.

C. Modest and friendly.

D. Polite and careful.

4.Which of the following can be the best title of the text?

A. My Random Act of Kindness.

B. A Loving Daughter.

C. My Best Birthday Ever.

D. An Unforgettable Day.

Life expectancy(预期寿命) is rising in much of the world. But doctors are seeing another trend that is disturbing. Some people are choosing lifestyles that contribute to early death. A new US study looks at four lifestyle choices that prevent people from staying healthy and living longer.

It used to be rare for people to live to 100. But babies born in the US today can hope to live that long. In the twentieth century, life expectancy in wealthy nations  increased by as much as 30 years. Average life expectancy for Americans is 78. But doctors are seeing people adopt bad habits that can cut their lives short, such as eating too much or eating too much junk food, exercising too little and smoking cigarettes. These habits increase the risk for cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

Researchers at Harvard University and the University of Washington wanted to find out how many years are lost with these lifestyle choices. “What we found was that high blood pressure, smoking and overweight account for five years of loss of life expectancy in men and about four years in women at the national level,” Goodarz Daneai, one of the principal researchers said. The researchers broke down the data into race, income and location. and they found even greater differences. Middle-income whites have the best blood pressure. But Asian-Americans have fewest bad habits and the best health. “ They’re not getting heart disease because of low blood pressure, they are not getting cancer because they have low risk factors for cancer, including smoking,” Danaei said.

The researchers say public health officials could use the study to plan programs that will help people make better lifestyle choices.

1.Some people’s early death is the result of their      .

A. life expectancy                                      B. genes

C. lifestyles                                              D. hobbies

2.Babies born nowadays in the US can be expected to        .

A. live to 100                                                 B. live less than 100

C. live 30 years longer                                D. live to 78

3.High blood pressure, smoking and overweight can lead to       .

A. four years of loss of expectancy in men and five years in women

B. five years of loss of life expectancy in men while about four years in women

C. five years of loss of life expectancy in both men and women

D. Nine years of loss of life expectancy in both men and women

4.Compared with Asian-Americans, middle-income whites have      .

A. fewer bad habits

B. better health

C. better blood pressure

D. lower risk of cancer

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Advantages of Playing Badminton

Playing badminton can be a fantastic sport.   1   What’s more, playing badminton has many health benefits for your entire body.

Build a strong body

You get to run up and down the court. You jump up high and bend down low when playing. Your movement has to be flexible, with good hand-eye coordination(协调). The movements give your legs good exercise. At the same time, swinging the racket exercises your arms, shoulders, stomach and back,. Before you know it, your entire body will benefit from better coordination.    2 .

Have a good heart

Playing badminton can actually lower your blood pressure, and reduce your chances of heart diseases.    3  . Your body will be better defended against enlarged arteries(动脉) that can cause deadly heart attacks. Whether you are suffering from high blood pressure or simply trying it, playing badminton is a great sport.

Enjoy a colorful social life

Gyms often host leagues, tournaments, and parties.    4    So don’t just watch a television program about losing fat. Get out there and socialize in an organized badminton league.

Make a slim figure

  5   Hundreds of unwanted fat can be burned off with all of the physical movements involved with the sport. Whether you are on the sand at the local beach, or inside a gym, playing badminton can be an enjoyable weight loss exercise.

A. You can even grow stronger and more attractive.

B. Playing the game, you can make your heart stronger.

C. You can find a badminton court in public parks or some gyms.

D. To people of different ages it is also an easy light exercise.

E. It’s important to drink plenty of water when playing the sport.

F. They provide chances for you to meet friends, or other people with similar interests.

G. Of course, one of the most welcome benefits of playing badminton is always quick weight loss.

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“My wallet! Where is it?” These were my first words when I found out my wallet was lost. I searched my memory for a few good seconds, and then   1    that I had left my precious wallet in the library. To be exact, it was in public toilet of the library!

    2  the library was then closed, I had to wait until the next morning to begin my   3  . When I got there early the next day, all I found was a    4   bathroom.

At that time, all I could   5  was that the person who cleaned the restroom had   6   my wallet. So I politely approached an old lady at the front desk. “Excuse me, is there a wallet found in the restroom yesterday?” She walked through a door and disappeared for a moment. Then she came back to the desk. “No,” she said. I quickly thanked her and walked off,   7  .

Finally, I painfully   8   the fact that my wallet had gone.

A week later, I received a mysterious  9  in the mail. Sure enough, it was my   10   ! And most surprisingly,    11  in it was missing! And there was a little yellow piece of paper folded up inside. I slowly unfolded it and a little medal of Christ fell off. The paper read like this:

Always  12  this medal with you, whatever your religion is, so the angel that was watching over you last week will always be close.

This person didn’t even leave a return   13  , so I couldn’t thank whoever it was.

From that day on, I promised myself to  14   this example when I was in a similar situation. I will make others as   15  as I was when I opened that package!

1.A. predicted              B. realized                C. explained                  D. imagined    

2.A. Because                 B. Although                   C. Unless                  D. Even

3.A. work                 B. reading                C. research                    D. search

4.A. crowded         B. noisy                      C.clean                           D. deserted

5.A. run after          B. hope for               C. remember          D. declare

6.A. hidden                    B. picked                  C. ignored               D. found

7.A. surprised          B. disappointed            C. satisfied                     D. ashamed

8.A. accepted              B. considered         C. changed                  D. covered

9.A. present                   B. invitation                   C. notice                 D. package

10.A. wallet                   B. book                            C. reward                D. treasure

11.A. something           B. nothing                C. everything         D. anything

12.A. keep               B. equip                           C. compare                   D. connect

13.A. reminder              B. date                          C. message                    D. address

14.A. set                   B. follow                    C. give                            D. take

15.A.annoyed        B. puzzled                C. crazy                           D. happy