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Animals can express their needs using a lot of ways. For instance,almost all animals have distinct vocals (声音) that they rely on to either ask for help, scare away any dangerous animals or look for shelter. But cats are special creatures who possess amazing vocalization skills. They are able to have entire conversations with humans using meows and you’re able to interpret it. If a pet cat is hungry, it will keep meowing to attract attention and find food. However, when a cat is looking for affection, they tend to produce stretched and soft meows. Meowing starts as soon as a baby cat is brought to life and uses it to get the mother’s attention and be fed.

Cats have many heightened senses, but their sense of smell is quite impressive. They use their noses to assess their environment and look out for any signs of danger. They will sniff out specific areas before they choose a place to relax. However, another way the cats are able to distinguish between situations is by looking for familiar smells. Your cat will likely smell your face and store the smell in its memory and use it to recognize you in the future. That’s why most pet cats are able to tell immediately if their owners were around any other cats, which they don't usually like.

Dogs are known for their impressive fetching habit, but cats take this behavior up a notch. Many cats will find random objects outside and bring them to their owners. This is a very old habit that’s been present in all kinds of predators (食肉动物). Cats bring gifts for their owners to show they love you. These adorable little hunters are just doing something that it’s been in their nature since the beginning of time. So just go along with it!

第一小题 What can be learned about cats’ meowing from the first paragraph?

A. It’s a survival skill.

B. It’s taught by mother cats.

C. It’s hard to interpret.

D. It’s getting louder with age.

第二小题 How does a pet cat assess different situations?

A. By listening for sounds.

B. By touching familiar objects.

C. By checking on smells.

D. By communicating with other cats.

第三小题 Which best explains the phrase “take ... up notch” in paragraph 3?

A. Perform appropriately.

B. Move faster.

C. Act strangely.

D. Do better.

第四小题What is a suitable title for the text?

A. Tips on Finding a Smart Cat

B. Understanding Your Cat’s Behavior

C. Have Fun with Your Cat

D. How to Keep Your Cat Healthy

C

The Saint Lukas train doesn’t accept passengers -it accepts only the sick. The Saint Lukas is one of five government-sponsored medical trains that travel to remote towns in central and eastern Russia. Each stop lasts an average of two days, and during that time the doctors and nurses on board provide rural (乡村) populations with basic medical care, X-ray scans and prescriptions.

“People started queuing to make an appointment early in the morning,” says Emile Ducke, a German photographer who traveled with the staff of the Saint Lukas for a two-week trip in November through the vast regions (区域) of Krasnoyarsk and Khakassia.

Russia’s public health care service has been in serious need of modernization. The government has struggled to come up with measures to address the problem, particularly in the poorer, rural areas east of the Volga River, including arranging doctor’s appointments by video chat and expanding financial aid programs to motivate doctors to practice medicine in remote parts of the country like Krasnoyarsk.

The annual arrival of the Saint Lukas is another attempt to improve the situation. For 10 months every year, the train stops at about eight stations over two weeks, before returning to the regional capital to refuel and restock (补给). Then it starts all over again the next month. Most stations wait about a year between visits.

Doctors see up to 150 patients every day. The train’s equipment allows for basic checkups. “I was very impressed by the doctors and their assistants working and living in such little space but still staying focused and very concerned,” says

Ducke. “They were the best chance for many rural people to get the treatment they want.”

第一小题 How is the Saint Lukas different from other trains?

A. It runs across countries.

B. It reserves seats for the seniors.

C. It functions as a hospital.

D. It travels along a river.

第二小题What can we infer from paragraph 3 about Krasnoyarsk?

A. It is heavily populated.

B. It offers training for doctors.

C. It is a modern city.

D. It needs medical aid.

第三小题 How long can the Saint Lukas work with one supply?

A. About a year.

B. About ten months.

C. About two months.

D. About two weeks.

第四小题What is Ducke’s attitude toward the Saint Lukas’ services?

A. Appreciative.

B. Doubtful

C. Ambiguous.

D. Cautious.

D

“I didn’t like the ending,” I said to my favorite college professor. It was my junior year of undergraduate, and I was doing an independent study on Victorian literature. I had just finished reading The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot, and I was heartbroken with the ending. Prof. Gracie, with all his patience, asked me to think about it beyond whether I liked it or not. He suggested I think about the difference between endings that I wanted for the characters and endings that were right for the characters, endings that satisfied the story even if they didn’t have a traditionally positive outcome. Of course, I would have preferred a different ending for Tom and Maggie Tulliver, but the ending they got did make the most sense for them.

This was an aha moment for me, and I never thought about endings the same way again. From then on, if I wanted to read an ending guaranteed to be happy, I’d pick up a love romance. If I wanted an ending I couldn’t guess, I’d pick up a mystery (悬疑小说). One where I kind of knew what was going to happen, historical fiction. Choosing what to read became easier.

But writing the end—that’s hard. It’s hard for writers because endings carry so much weight with readers. You have to balance creating an ending that’s unpredictable, but doesn’t seem to come from nowhere, one that fits what’s right for the characters.

That's why this issue (期) of Writer’s Digest aims to help you figure out how to write the best ending for whatever kind of writing you’re doing. If it’s short stories, Peter Mountford breaks down six techniques you can try to see which one helps you stick the landing. Elizabeth Sims analyzes the final chapters of five great novels to see what key points they include and how you can adapt them for your work.

This issue won’t tell you what your ending should be—that’s up to you and the story you’re telling—but it might provide what you need to get there.

第一小题Why did the author go to Prof. Gracie?

A. To discuss a novel.

B. To submit a book report.

C. To argue for a writer.

D. To ask for a reading list.

第二小题What did the author realize after seeing Prof Gracie?

A. Writing is a matter of personal preferences.

B. Readers are often carried away by characters

C. Each type of literature has its unique ending

D.A story which begins well will end well

第三小题 What is expected of a good ending?

A. It satisfies readers’ taste.

B. It fits with the story development.

C. It is usually positive.

D. It is open for imagination.

第四小题 Why does the author mention Peter Mountford and Elizabeth Sims?

A. To give examples of great novelists.

B. To stress the theme of this issue.

C. To encourage writing for the magazine.

D. To recommend their new books.

阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

What is moderation (适度)? Basically，it means eating only as much food as your body needs. You should feel satisfied at the end of a meal, but not too full. ____36____ But it doesn’t mean saying goodbye to the foods you love.

Take your time. It’s important to slow down and think about food as something nutritious rather than just something to eat in between meetings.____37____ It actually takes a few minutes for your brain to tell your body that it has had enough food, so eat slowly and stop eating before you feel full.

Eat with others whenever possible. Eating alone, specially in front of the TV or computer, often leads to mindless overeating. And be careful about the foods you keep at hand. It’s more challenging to eat in moderation if you have unhealthy snacks at the ready, like cookies. ____38____

Control emotional (情绪的) eating. ____39____ Many of us also turn to food to deal with unpleasant emotions such as sadness, loneliness, or boredom. But by learning healthier ways to manage emotions, you can regain control over the food you eat and your feelings.

____40____ A healthy breakfast can start your metabolism (新陈代谢), while eating small, healthy meals keeps your energy up all day. Avoid eating late at night. Try to eat dinner earlier and fast for 14—16 hours until breakfast the next morning. Studies suggest that eating only when you’re most active and giving your digestive system a long break each day may help to regulate weight.

A. Eat properly throughout the day.

B. We don’t always eat just to satisfy hunger.

C. Don’t swallow a meal on the way to work.

D. Most of us need to double the amount we eat.

E. Instead, surround yourself with healthy choices.

F. For many of us, moderation means eating less than we do now.

G. That won’t lead to cheating or giving up on your new eating plan.

阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。

One day, we had a family dinner. While the adults were busy with their serious talk outside, I was left alone in the ____41____ to help my grandmother wash dishes. ____42____ my grandmother would tell me stories about her childhood.

Born just before WWI, my grandmother ____43____ an entirely different childhood lifestyle from mine. She did not have a chance to go to ____44____. Like in typical families, where boys were ____45____ much more than girls, my grandma had to stay at home to do ____46____. The only opportunity (机会) she could seize to ____47____ was when her brother was having Chinese ____48____ with the family tutor. She would sit quietly at the far end of the long dinner table, listening ____49____. This training taught her to read and write her

Chinese upside down—a skill that has turned out to be quite ____50____, especially whenever we share the newspaper. On most weekends, my grandmother, a young girl then，and her brother would go to the ____51____. There, they would walk through deep water, sit down cross-legged underwater and hold their ____52____ while they watched all action going on around them. This is something I ____53____ —her ability to open her ____54____ underwater and still sit comfortably on the seabed.

My childhood is quite ____55____ compared with hers. I am ____56____ that I did not need to ____57____ the hardships like she did. I’ve never faced the problem of ____58____. I guess our different childhood background is what makes my grandmother such an amazing person to ____59____ to: her stories always make my history textbooks ____60____.

41.A.sitting room  B.kitchen        C.yard              D.dining hall

42.A.As always  B.By the way      C.For example      D.Here and now

43.A.adjusted    B.promoted       C.achieved         D.experienced

44.A.work       B.school         C.court            D.press

45.A.favored     B.tolerated       C.trusted           D.acknowledged

46.A.gardening    B.homework    C.business          D.housework

47.A.exercise      B.study        C.explore           D.teach

48.A.food         B.guests       C.lessons            D.tea

49.A.closely      B.directly       C.nervously          D.freely

50.A.professional     B.awkward   C.simple               D.practical

51.A.market   B.mountain         C.beach                D.class

52.A.secret     B.breath           C.view                 D.tongue

53.A.admire    B.notice           C.adopt                 D.value

54.A.hands     B.mouth           C.eyes                 D.arms

55.A.difficult   B.complex         C.happy                D.similar

56.A.grateful    B.surprised        C.convinced            D.regretful

57.A.reflect upon  B.go through     C.ask about             D.prepare for

58.A.unemployment  B.health      C.education         D.communication

59.A.attend        B.refer          C.lead                 D.talk

60.A.come true     B.come round    C.come out           D.come alive

7.阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Although parks of all sizes and types exist at any level, the national parks, in particular, tend ____61____ (catch) our attention because of their large size and variety. They are ____62____ (treasure) of American heritage (遗产). How did the national park system come about? On a cool, starry night in mid-September 1870, four men relaxed before a campfire along the Firehole River in ____63____ is now northwestern Wyoming. They ____64____ (be) part of a 15-member exploring party that had spent almost five awesome weeks in witness of the natural beauties there.

What should ____65____ (do) with such a beautiful place? They wondered out loud. This area, with____66____ (it) unique and breathtaking natural beauty, must be well preserved ____67____ all people of the nation to enjoy—as a national park. They all agreed and vowed (承诺) to promote the idea at the____68____ (complete ) of their journey. Their promotional work paid off. Two years later, 18 years before Wyoming became a state, Yellowstone became the first national park in the United States and the world. Yellowstone was the ____69____ (large) United States national park—2.2 million acres—until Wrangell-Saint Elias in southern Alaska, ____70____ became a national monument in 1978, took the honors as a national park in 1980 with 12.3 million acres.