* 本题备选项需点击原文空格处获取，在列表上点选即可。 Contrary to popular belief, older people generally do not want to live with their children. Moreover, most adult children (26)_____ every bit as much care and support to their aging parents as was the case in the “good old days”, and most older people do not feel (27)_____. About 80 of people 65 years and older have living children, and about 90 of them have (28)_____ contact with their children. About 75 of elderly parents who don’t go to nursing homes live within 30 minutes of at least one of their children. However, (29)_____ having contact with children does not guarantee happiness in old age. In fact, some research has found that people who are most involved with their families have the lowest spirits. This research may be (30)_____, however, as ill health often makes older people more (31)_____ and thereby increases contact with family members. So it is more likely that poor health, not just family involvement, (32)_____ spirits. Increasingly, researchers have begun to look at the quality of relationships, rather than at the frequency of contact, between the elderly and their children. If parents and children share interests and values and agree on childrearing practices and religious (33)_____, they are likely to enjoy each other’s company. Disagreements on such matters can (34)_____ cause problems. If parents are angered by their daughter’s divorce, dislike her new husband, and disapprove of how she is raising their grandchildren, (35)_____ are that they are not going to enjoy her visits.

What does the author say sounds ironic?Is hunting good or bad for the environment? Like so many hot button issues, the answer to this question depends upon who you ask. On the one hand, some say, nothing could be more natural than hunting, and indeed just about every animal species—including humans—has been either predator or prey at some point in its evolution. And, ironic as it sounds, since humans have wiped out many animal predators, some see hunting as a natural way to reduce the herds of prey animals that now reproduce beyond the environment’s carrying capacity.On the other hand, many environmental and animal advocates see hunting as savage, arguing that it is morally wrong to kill animals, regardless of practical considerations. According to Glenn Kirk of the California-based The Animals’ Voice， hunting “causes immense suffering to individual wild animals...” and is “irrationally cruel because unlike natural predation (捕食) , hunters kill for pleasure...” He adds that, despite hunters' claims that hunting keeps wildlife populations in balance, hunters’ license fees are used to “manipulate a few game species into overpopulation at the expense of a much larger number of non-game species, resulting in the loss of biological diversity, genetic integrity and ecological balance.”Beyond moral issues, others contend that hunting is not practical. According to the Humane Society of the United States, the vast majority of hunted species—such as waterfowl, rabbits, upland birds and mounting doves—“provide minimal nutrition and do not require population control.”Author Gary E. Varner suggests in his book, In Nature’s Interests, that some types of hunting may be morally justifiable while others may not be. Hunting “designed to secure the aggregate welfare of the target species, the integrity of its ecosystem, or both”—what Varner terms "therapeutic hunting"—is defensible, while subsistence and sport hunting—both of which only benefit human beings—is not.Regardless of one’s individual stance, fewer Americans hunt today than in recent history. Data gathered by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in 2006 show that only five percent of Americans—some 12.5 million individuals—consider themselves hunters today, down from nine percent in 2001 and 15 percent in 1996.Public support for hunting, however, is on the rise. A 2007 survey by Responsive Management Inc. found that eighty percent of respondents agreed that “hunting has a legitimate place in modern society,” and the percentage of Americans indicating disapproval of hunting declined from 22 percent in 1995 to 16 percent in 2007.Perhaps matching the trend among the public, green leaders are increasingly advocating cooperation between hunters and environmental groups: After all, both deplore urban sprawl and habitat destruction.A、Some predators may often turn out to be prey of other predators.B、Hunting may also be a solution to the problem caused by hunting.C、The species of prey animals continue to vary despite humans’ hunting.D、The number of prey animals keeps rising despite environmental change.

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The use of phones is not permitted on most aircraft .A. celeryB. celestialC. cellarD. cellular

( rent charm streamline decline discard idle choke adequate )1. I cannot stand _ by and let him take the blame.2. The parking facilities are _ for such a busy shopping center.3. Well-off locals would buy a second house so they could _ it out to migrants from other parts of the country.4. If you say that something is _ , you mean that it is very pleasant or attractive.5. One young soldier rose with a message of thanks, his voice _ with emotion.6. Her health has been _ progressively for several months.7. Read the manufacturer 's guidelines before _ the box.8. They say things should be better now that they have __ application procedures.

13 Complete each of the following sentences after the model with the word or phrase in brackets.Make changes or additions where necessary. Model:He was fully focused on one, alibet Heracles task. To give China the long-overdue respect it , deserves for , its scientific contributions to humankind. (deserve) 1 If you continue to drive like this, ____ before you get into a serious accident. (a matter of time) 2 After much research I ____ that biochemistry suits my interest the best. (conclusion) 3 A recent survey in Europe shows that personal contact ____ quickest way to a new job. (by far) 4 The great challenges we face today, such as climate change and developing clean energy, are international ____.(scope) 5 Eyes ____ anger, John shouted at the robbers ____ their tent, "Let go of my child!" (glitter, surround) 6 The smoke that filled the plane quickly ____ leave their luggage behind and get off as soon as possible. (convince) 7 Your sister has already forgiven you. Your letter of apology ____.(overdue) 8 Advertisements are designed to show ____ one product ____ similar products. (superiority)

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People often discuss the dangers of too much stress（压力），but lately a very different view of stress is gaining popularity：this view of stress，held by members of the positive stress movement，argues that stress might actually be beneficial.The positive stress movement is made up of people such as Zachary Rapp who are looking for an edge in a competitive world，and Rapp's routine is a good example of followers of the movement.He wakes up most mornings at dawn，goes for a run，sips black coffee while ripping through emails，and then steps into a freezing cold shower.This is a routine designed to reduce the stress of running simultaneously（同步地） three different health and biotechnology companies for 18 hours a day. Although Rapp's practices may sound extreme，he is part of a growing movement，consisting largely of tech industry workers who claim that such extreme strategies（策略）will help them live better and longer.Inspired by influential figures in different fields，including entertainers，athletes and scientists，positive stress practitioners seek out some combination of extreme temperatures，restrictive（限制性的） diets，punishing exercise routines and general discomfort. Rapp argues that positive stress keeps him balanced.In addition to running and freezing showers，Rapp uses ice baths，hot yoga，and unconventional eating practices such as eliminating dairy（奶制品），sugar，alcohol and various other foods high in carbohydrates（碳水化合物）.He believes that these practices which put stress on his body，actually make him feel less stress from work.Rapp said he started using these methods in college where he got into the habit of taking ice baths to recover from sports.He got back into it while trying to get his three companies off the ground. Rapp works long hours and sleeps only five to seven hours a night but he said he only gets sick once a year.For him，the difference between day-to-day stress，like the kind we feel when moving apartments，and positive stress is that the latter involves pushing the body to extremes and forcing it to build up a tolerance. But it is important to note that not everyone agrees with these practitioners；indeed，some medical professionals argue that positive stress is not for everyone，and that it might even be dangerous for people who are unhealthy or older.（1）What do we learn about followers of the positive stress movement？ ____ A.They are usually quite sensitive to different types of stress.B.They hold a different view on stress from the popular one.C.They obtain much pleasure from living a very stressful life.D.They gain a competitive edge by enjoying good health.（2）What do followers of the positive stress movement usually do to put their ideas into practice？ ____ A.They keep changing their living habits.B.They network with influential figures.C.They seek jobs in tech industries.D.They apply extreme strategies.（3）What does the underlined word in the third paragraph mean？ ____ A.Removing.B.Hating.C.Drinking.D.Choosing.（4）What do some medical professionals think of positive stress？ ____ A.Its true effect remains to be checked.B.It is absolutely beneficial to everyone.C.Its effect varies from person to person.D.It is extremely dangerous for everyone.

She still let herself cling ___ the slight hope that there might be someone who would make things different for her.