Spearmint the seal has an addiction. Being too overly friendly to humans around Plymouth, England, she’s been sent to kick her human habits.
Spearmint was first seen in Caws and Bay, Cornwall, almost seven months ago, and was found hanging out with tourists and swimmers, as well as paddlers. She was even known to have visited a local outdoor pub.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) put the North Atlantic gray seal into a treatment program, where rescuers were “working around the clock to get her fit and healthy” enough to be released.
After rehab, the organization hopes to release her into a remote area of Scotland where she won’t be so tempted by people. The Rame Wildlife Rescue Network has also provided assistance, raising more than $6,500 for the seal’s relocation.
Jessica Collins, a medical worker at British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR), initiated the rescue. She says Spearmint is an endangered seal that has become used to human contact. “Despite receiving treatment at a young age, to change her human-related behavior is far from easy. Spearmint’s interest in humans grew once released as she was fed regularly by tourists,” Collin s explained. “After multiple relocations we found Cawsand Bay, where we were able to control the situation better and keep people away.”
The RSPCA plans to either reintroduce Spearmint to the wild or place her in permanent care in a shelter intended for seals. “Give wild animals space and avoid feeding them. We hope the message carries through beyond Spearmint’s story,” the RSPCA said in a statement.
1．What is Spearmint’s addiction according to the passage?| A．Visiting local pubs. | B．Swimming in Cawsand Bay. |
| C．Hanging out with swimmers. | D．Enjoying being with humans. |
| A．Relocating the seal. | B．Changing the seal’s personality. |
| C．Treating the seal’s human habits. | D．Helping the seal grow stronger. |
| A．Tourists’ constant feeding. |
| B．The seal’s need for medical attention. |
| C．Absence of early treatment for the seal. |
| D．Spearmint’s constant moving when released. |
| A．Build shelters for seals. | B．Leave wild animals on their own. |
| C．Keep seals in permanent care. | D．Avoid taking wild animals’ land. |
A new electronic bandage (绷带) uses flashes of light to kill bacteria. No antibiotics (抗生素) needed. The bandage has small LED bulbs that produce a type of high-energy light called ultraviolet-C (UVC) when it is put into use. UVC light is often used by doctors and dentists to sterilize (消毒) medical equipment. However, using UVC to sterilize wounds has been a challenge because it requires a source of energy. Typically, these bandages needed heavy batteries, but the new bandage is powered by wireless technology, without the need for heavy batteries. This allows the bandage to be more comfortable and flexible to wear and results in fewer used batteries in the trash.
The electricity for the bandage comes from a “powering coil (线圈),” which is a piece of fabric with copper wires in it. It is similar tọ
While the team didn’t invent wireless power or light-emitting bandages, they are the first to combine these technologies to create a UV antibacterial system that operates entirely wirelessly, as explained by Mahmoud Wagih, a co-worker of Beeby. The bandage may not look novel from the outside, but inside it contains a flexible strip with tiny LED lights that emit the UV light. When applied, the bandage periodically flashes UV light onto the wound’s surface to effectively remove hidden bacteria.
Amirhossein Hajiaghajani, a wireless power researcher, sees potential in this bandage but notes some challenge for its widespread use. The bandage needs to be within a certain range of its wireless energy source, the powering coil, which is currently about 20 to 30 centimeters. Hajiaghajani believes that this range is limited and suggests that expanding it will be a key focus for future development.
1．What does the new electronic bandage do to sterilize wounds?| A．Give off heat. | B．Apply antibiotics. |
| C．Produce UVC light. | D．Rely on heavy batteries. |
| A．By giving an example. | B．By drawing a comparison. |
| C．By providing an argument. | D．By describing a process. |
| A．Inventing wireless power. | B．Creating light-emitting bandages. |
| C．Making a bandage novel both inside and out. | D．Pioneering a wireless antibacterial bandage. |
| A．It faces a challenge. | B．It proves beneficial. |
| C．It is highly unlikely. | D．It raises deep concerns. |
Scientists exploring the ocean floor in Antarctica have found a larger group of fish nests than ever before. The discovery came
In the south Weddell Sea, not far from Antarctica’s Filchner Ice Shelf, scientists were
The researchers used a special device called OFOBS to make two more four-hour “dives” ,
The team placed a camera on the sea floor before leaving,
How to Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking?
One of the strongest emotions for you may be fear, especially when you are giving a speech or talking to anyone in a big hall.
Practice your entire presentation a few times ahead of time. Do it before a few people you know well and ask for their advice. It’s also a good idea to practice with a few people you’re not familiar with. You can also make a video of your presentation.
Don’t be afraid of a few moments of stillness (静止). If you lose track of what you’re saying due to nervousness, it may seem as if you’ve been silent for a lifetime.
Slow things down.
| A．Make a clear analysis of the root cause. |
| B．It’s probably only a few seconds actually. |
| C．Focus on your content rather than your audience. |
| D．Take some measures, even if you don’t feel that way. |
| E．When people are anxious, they are likely to speak faster. |
| F．Thus, you can review it and see where you can improve it. |
| G．Unluckily, most of you will have to face the pain of anxiety or fear. |
I was a high school student then, from low-income family. So I had to support my family. My first job is to clean the table in a small restaurant. I still remember going there early and feeling anxiously about the new world. I worked hard but I was afraid of losing the job. At night, I was sometimes very tired that I didn't want to do our homework. I came to understand that it was difficulty to earn money, and that knowledge could change into my life. And what I learned from the job was much more important than the knowledge learning from school.
Ender's Game
Aliens(外星人) have attacked Earth twice and almost destroyed the human beings. We couldn't lose anymore. Therefore, the world government has started to train military geniuses(军事天才) in the arts of war. Ender Wiggin is taking part in this training. He wins all the games. He knows time is running out but can he save the planet? It is a good science fiction for boys.
Hatchet
It is the story of a boy named Brian. On a trip to the Canadian oilfields to spend the summer with his dad, the pilot of the Cessna he is traveling in suffers a heart attack and dies. Brian must land the plane in the forest. Brian learns to exist in the forest. He faces many dangers including hunger, animal attacks, and even a tornado.
Ball Don't Lie
Sticky, 17, is from the streets and has had a tough life so far. But, his hope for his life to be good and get better is basketball. His basketball skills may be his ticket to a better life. This book is inspiring, and raises questions about race and the difficulties in getting ahead in life when you've had a bad start.
Crackback
Miles Manning likes to please people, his father, his coach, and his friends. He is a starter on a winning football team that is favored to win the conference and have a chance to go to state. However, everybody is pressing Miles to be bigger, stronger and faster, including his new head coach, his demanding father, and his best friend.
She
A college professor and his young student follow instructions on a broken pottery shard (陶瓷碎片) that lead them to a fabled(传说中的) lost city in the jungles of Africa, where they encounter She Who Must Be Obeyed, the ruler of the land.
1．Why does the world government train military geniuses in Ender’s Game?| A．To attack aliens in the future. |
| B．To help people learn more about wars. |
| C．To make sure humans win the next war. |
| D．To destroy the planet aliens are living on. |
| A．Crackback. | B．Ball Don't Lie. |
| C．She. | D．Hatchet. |
| A．Ender’s Game and Crackback. |
| B．Ball Don’t Lie and Harchet. |
| C．She and Hatchet. |
| D．Ball Don’t Lie and Crackback. |
| A．explore | B．meet |
| C．create | D．miss |
When I left for the United States to study, I had butterflies in my stomach. I was
It was
A recent study suggests that when it comes to the benefits of reading, just doing it matters more than the content. Researchers have found that reading novels helps the brain development in understanding others and imagining the world. They also have found that people who spend a few hours per week reading books live longer than those who don’t read.
But how to build a habit of reading? Like any habit, the trick is in figuring out what suits you. The hardest part about reading is actually picking up a book. You have to sit down, pick up a book and start reading. “I always have a book next to wherever I put my phone,” My friend Jimmy once told me. “So if I want to check my phone,I physically can see the book there. Nine times out of ten. I end up reading the book instead of using my phone for nothing.”
Another challenge is time, and in that case, audio-books (有声书) can be a good choice. Audio-books are great for filling the mind while you’re on the way to work , washing dishes or working out at the gym.
If you’re still stuck on the way to developing a reading habit, the best way is to revisit your old favorite books to get your youthful reading pleasure. You should free yourself from the opinion that only important or educational books are worth reading. There’s no shame in rereading the books that made you fall in love with reading in the first place. Restarting the practice of reading is a little like picking up painting. It takes some work to get into the best state, but once you begin, the results are beautiful and satisfying.
1．What is the most difficult part in forming the reading habit?| A．Getting reading skills. | B．Finding a great book. |
| C．Having limited time. | D．Getting reading started. |
| A．They are time saving. | B．They provide more pleasure. |
| C．They help brain development. | D．They offer more book choices. |
| A．It helps restart reading. | B．It is of great convenience(方便). |
| C．It improves the taste for art. | D．It can increase your patience. |
| A．Method of killing free time | B．Advantages of using audio-books |
| C．Way to choose educational books | D．Advice on developing a reading habit |
Good morning! I’m Li Hua. I feel it an honour to give a speech here about “What I Want to Learn in Senior School”.
Thanks for listening.
Jenna, a popular girl from Westwood Middle School, had graduated first in her class and was ready for new
Arriving home, she started with math. She had always been a good math student, but now she was
The next day Jenna went to see Mrs. Biden about being on the school newspaper but was told that they had enough
Later in
| A．subjects | B．decisions | C．challenges | D．exercises |
| A．Therefore | B．However | C．Otherwise | D．Besides |
| A．difficult | B．easy | C．boring | D．interesting |
| A．jumped | B．sank | C．stopped | D．raced |
| A．strange | B．happy | C．awful | D．lonely |
| A．struggling | B．improving | C．working | D．complaining |
| A．put up | B．prepare for | C．worry about | D．give up |
| A．speakers | B．readers | C．cheerleaders | D．writers |
| A．widely | B．weakly | C．excitedly | D．brightly |
| A．similar | B．ordinary | C．different | D．familiar |
| A．physics | B．history | C．English | D．maths |
| A．pleasure | B．hope | C．trouble | D．sorrow |
| A．fit in | B．look out | C．stay up | D．get around |
| A．swim | B．try | C．ask | D．escape |
| A．slimmest | B．smallest | C．best | D．gentlest |
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