2016年浙江省杭州市外国语学校高考英语（阅读理解提分训练）每日一练10

　　倒数第九周星期五

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　　SHANGHAI - Dog owners in the city may soon find themselves allowed to raise only one dog at home, according to the city's proposed pet law now being reviewed at the local legislature.

　　The city's draft legislation on dog management makes it clear that each household can have only one dog, given Shanghai's high population density and limited living space, it said.

　　If their dogs have puppies, dog owners should give them away to other suitable adopters or send them to government-approved adoption agencies by the time they are 3 months old, so as to abide by the one-dog policy, the draft regulation said.

　　Regulators in Shanghai are also thinking of lowering the high cost of dog licenses and registration.

　　According to the draft, the cost will be cut to about 300 yuan ($45), taking into account the cost of certification, planting an ID-chip in the dog for identification purposes and providing a rabies vaccine every year.

　　Currently, dog owners pay anywhere from 1,000 yuan to 2,000 yuan annually for their dogs' licenses and vaccination, depending on where the dogs are raised. The closer dog owners live to the city's center, the more they have to pay to keep a pet.

　　The current high licensing fee has been widely regarded as the primary reason why most people in Shanghai do not register their dogs.

　　Official figures showed there are about 800,000 pet dogs in the city but only about a quarter of them are registered and licensed.

　　According to statistics from the city public security bureau, there are about 100,000 dog attack incidents each year. In 2009, nearly 140,000 cases of dog-inflicted wounds were reported. Each year there are people dying from rabies after being attacked by unlicensed dogs, the bureau said.

　　The growing risks of dog attacks as well as rampant barking and waste littering, which affects the city's environment and sanitation, has sparked calls for stronger regulation by the government, the bureau added.

　　If passed, the new law would come into effect some time next year. Anyone found violating the rule would face fines up to 1,000 yuan.

　　Owners will also be told not to bury dead dogs themselves but to send them to government-approved treatment agencies.

　　However, the potential one-dog policy has caused quite a stir among local pet lovers who said the rule might not be practical.

　　"If you can't find any adopters and the shelters are full, where would the puppies go?" said an old lady surnamed Huang, who has been raising a dog for six years.

　　"I think the government should improve public knowledge about how to raise a dog and how to prevent them from attacking people and littering instead of forcing us to raise one dog only," said another resident surnamed Wang.

　　"Even if the law gets passed, I doubt whether the government will be able to discover any violations if owners keep their dogs secretly," she added.

　　1. Which of the following is not the reason for Shanghai’s pet law?

　　A. Pets have caused many safety and environmental problems so far.

　　B. Too many people have lived in the city so far.

　　C. The city has little spare space for pets.

　　D. Pets will ruin the image of this international city.

　　2. What is the acceptable way in the city if your dog has babies?

　　A. Keeping these puppies secretly at home.

　　B. Giving away these puppies to anyone you like.

　　C. Putting these puppies in the open air to let them make their own living.

　　D. Sending these puppies to government-approved adoption agencies.

　　3. What is the purpose in writing the passage?

　　A. To warn people not to break Shanghai’s pet law.

　　B. To urge people to subscribe to Shanghai’s pet law.

　　C. To inform people of Shanghai’s pet law.

　　D. To analyze the cause and effect of Shanghai’s pet law.

　　B

　　Our children are growing up using digital media and they're learning about the world through these rapid and ever-changing devices. Most of us parents didn't grow up with all of these gadgets and it can be hard to keep up. My kids are fortunate to have a teacher at their school who just teaches about computers and technology.

　　Recently, she gave a talk to some of the parents about raising children in this digital age. I thought it might be helpful to share some of the information she provided.

　　First, Some Startling Statistics

　　The following facts are found in the Kaiser Family Foundation's Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8 to 18-year-olds, a 2009 report about a national survey undertaken by the KFF.

　　The average 8 to 18-year-old spends 7 hours and 38 min per day using media. ("Using media" is defined here as listening to music on a cell phone or MP3, watching TV, playing video games, or using a computer. It does not include making calls or texting on a cell phone.)

　　Boys use more media than girls, mainly because they play more video games.

　　65 percent of children in this age group have a handheld game player.

　　61 percent of them have an iPod or MP3 player.

　　17 percent have their own laptop.

　　The average 13 to 17-year-old sends more than 2,000 text messages per month.

　　And finally, 2 to 5-year-olds are the age group showing the largest increase in media consumption. (It is not uncommon, in preschools nowadays, to see iPads and iPods, as well as computers.)

　　Digital Citizenship

　　More and more schools are teaching their students digital citizenship, defined as "a framework for understanding appropriate and responsible technology use." But if a child is to gain a thorough understanding of what it means to be a good citizen on the Internet, parents must also become knowledgeable about these skills and participate fully in the family's use of digital technology.

　　What can you do?

　　Make use of the safety settings (parental controls) that are built into computers (both desktops and laptops), handheld devices, especially those that can connect to the Internet. Sites like YouTube also offer parental controls; use those too.

　　Engage in constant conversation about online safety. (As in, "Never give out your name or personal information on the computer/Internet.")

　　Mind your cell-phone etiquette and don't be rude. For example, don't talk on your cell phone in restaurants or at the movies--or during a doctor's appointment. (I cannot tell you how many times I have had to ask parents to please end their phone conversations while I'm examining their child.)

　　Insist on being your child's "Friend" on Facebook. It is not a breach of their privacy; it is safe parenting.

　　I heard a great analogy about all this the other day: Our children are learning to navigate the digital world as their first language, while we, their parents, are learning it as a second language. Our children have access to the entire world through media in a way that we never did. It's up to us to teach them to navigate this world safely.

　　4. Who is the passage intended to write for?

　　A. Parents.

　　B. Teachers.

　　C. Teenagers.

　　D. Experts.

　　5. What is the teacher’s attitude to parents’ insisting on being their child’s "Friend" on

　　Facebook?

　　A. Opposed.

　　B. Supportive.

　　C. Indifferent.

　　D. Unknown.

　　6. Which of the following words is closest in meaning to the underlined word “etiquette” in the last but three paragraph?

　　A. Charge.

　　B. Battery.

　　C. Manners.

　　D. Safety.

　　C

　　Do you ever find yourself longing for some time for yourself? Many of us are so busy with work, school, and Home life that often there is no time left over to do something that you enjoy. What follows are some ways to carve out that essential time you need to slow down, enjoy life, and relax yourself.

　　Scheduling Time with Yourself

　　1. Evenings with Yourself. Try to save certain weeknights just for you. If others ask you to do things those nights, just tell them you have plans. Use the time for gardening, reading, exercise, thinking, or the ultimate luxury of doing nothing!

　　2. Monthly Treat. Schedule a treat for yourself once a month. It could be on your lunch break, a weekend, or it could be leaving work early. Maybe you get a spa treatment, go see a movie, a haircut, play golf, or whatever treat you’re always thinking about but rarely get to. Schedule it in and it will happen!

　　3. Buy Tickets in Advance. Sports, theater, concerts, or any other event you would enjoy. Schedule the plans with a friend later. Having the tickets already in hand will force you to make it happen!

　　4. Leave Work on Time. Huh? Yes, many of us stay at work late on a regular basis. If this is you, make it a point to leave work exactly on time at least once a week, if not more. And then enjoy that time! Leave work at work.

　　5. Join a Group. Here are some ideas of groups that can allow you some time away from work and Home: singing group, gardening group, astronomy society, book club, quilting (or any other craft) circle, biking/walking/running/etc clubs, ski club, etc. What are you interested in? Strike while the iron is hot. Look up a club in your area today and join! If you can’t find a club, consider starting one yourself!

　　6. Take an Adult Education Class. Take a fun class. If accounting is fun for you, then go ahead. If not, then think about some of these ideas: foreign language, photography, art, creative writing, or sports (kayaking, archery, golf, yoga). Belly-dancing anyone?

　　7. Exercise. All you have to do is decide today and then make it a reality tomorrow. A new habit is started with just one step. Take that first step tomorrow. Walk for 20 minutes in the morning. And then build on that success daily. Vary how you spend that time. On some days use the time for thinking and daydreaming. Other days listen to motivational audio and on days you want a real boost, listen to your favorite music! Here are a couple travel audio books you could borrow from your local library that will take you on a journey to a foreign land while you are walking or jogging: “Holy Cow: An Indian Adventure” by Sarah MacDonald or “The Places in Between” by Rory Stewart.

　　7. Which of the following may probably be discussed in the following part of the passage?

　　A. Time away from kids.

　　B. Talking with your boss about your holiday plan.

　　C. Gaining support from your family.

　　D. Saving enough money for your journey.

　　8. Which of the following will the writer probably agree to “schedule time with yourself”?

　　A. Often go home from work ahead of time.

　　B. Invite your friend to a football match and then book the tickets together.

　　C. Treat yourself a square dinner on a certain day.

　　D. Attend a course related to your profession to guarantee a quick promotion.

　　9. How does the writer develop his argument?

　　A. By clarification.

　　B. By cause and effect.

　　C. By comparison and contrast.

　　D. By examples.

　　10. What is the best title for this passage?

　　A. How to balance your work and play?

　　B. How to relax yourself?

　　C. How to find time for yourself?

　　D. How to escape from your busy life?

　　11. By saying “strike while the iron is hot.”, the writer intends to _____

　　A. persuade readers to make up their mind to start a club themselves immediately.

　　B. urge readers to take action and join a group at once.

　　C. convey readers it’s very vital to find where your own interest lies.

　　D. tell readers not to hesitate about choosing a suitable club.

　　D

　　I hate the word “multitasking”. To me it sounds like doing lots of things all at once, only doing them all very badly and feeling like an exhausted failure when it's over. It gives me the feel of “hurry and do everything now because everything else is waiting.” I see the evil taskmaster with arms crossed and foot tapping. Yet the ability to multitask is exalted in our rabid, hyper-paced consumer culture. Well, I am sick and tired of feeling like some sort of lazy idiot for being a lousy multitasker. Maybe other people get some kind of real joy from going in eight directions at once, but I don’t. So, I’m done with it. I quit.

　　Why must there be so much hurry? Is there really that much to miss? Rush, rush, rush—I’m running late, red light, brakes, coffee, spill, …Please! The reason there is so much pressure and stress on us and the reason we are running late has to do with the fact that we are cramming 37 hours of work, events, activities, etc into a 24-hour day. I even heard of a church that starts its Sunday morning services at 6:30 AM because its supercharged members don’t want it to get in the way of their very productive, all-important day, packed with supercharged activities.

　　This kind of crazy, overly concentrated life, makes me want to just flee society for a while and live as a hippy. The kind of hippy that has time to sit on old couches in a small apartment and talk with friends. The kind of hippy that gets infrequent haircuts and ponders poetry and thinks about art. The kind of hippy who eats raw corn, right off the cob, picked from a nearby farm. I am thinking about a slow life where sleeping in is normal and soaking in the meaning of life is valued. I want to smell the roses.

　　Good grief, smell the roses? Does anyone even know where the roses are? Caught up in this crazy life, even the thought of roses is like an echo of a legend I hardly remember from once upon a time. Smell the roses? I wouldn’t even know where to start sniffing. And that is the problem, isn’t it? Can we get so busy that the stuff of life gets misplaced, misused, or forgotten?

　　Do you sometimes feel like you are in such a hurry that you can’t get anything done? Well, there is a reason for that. There are some things that you actually cannot do while in a hurry. Below is my list of things I cannot do while I am in a hurry. Feel free to make your own.

　　When I am in a hurry, I cannot listen very well. Yes, my ears work fine, but my mind is not very engaged and heart even less so. How does one hear a child say," I want to spend time with you," when you are on the run?

　　Another thing I cannot do while in a hurry is be wise. Wisdom dose not drive me when I am in a hurry. Instead, I am driven by the next thing, no matter what it is.

　　I cannot relax while in a hurry. Relaxing and being in a hurry are exact opposites, in my opinion. To some people, sleep gets in the way of life. I'm different. Life gets in the way of naps, and that is a problem.

　　Finally, I cannot parent while in a hurry. At least I cannot do it well. What I am finding with children is that they are fast when they should be slow and slow when they should be fast. Or maybe I'm the one who has it messed up. Either way, I'm out of sync with my children when I hurry too much. Parenting works best for me at the speed of nurture, which is not very fast.

　　Slowing down and doing only important things can really breathe some life into an ever-suffering existence. Most of the urgent things that "require" our hurry are the enemy. Stop multitasking and start living.

　　12. The author’s attitude towards multitasking is _______.

　　A. negative

　　B. positive

　　C. indifferent

　　D. not mentioned

　　13. The things the author couldn’t do well in a hurry are the following EXCEPT ___________.

　　A. going to the church

　　B. taking care of the children

　　C. relaxing

　　D. Listening well to others

　　14. What can we infer will be the most important thing in the author’s eyes?

　　A. Going to work on time.

　　B. Running the red light.

　　C. Keeping the company of the children.

　　D. Pleasing the boss.

　　15. According to the passage, what is the main reason why there is so much hurry in our life?

　　A. That we are not smart enough to deal with our work.

　　B. That we require ourselves to finish too much work in a limited time.

　　C. That we often sleep or take a nap during our work.

　　D. That we try our best to get promoted or get a pay rise.

　　16. This passage is likely to be taken from ________.

　　A. an official report

　　B. a tourist guide

　　C. a popular magazine

　　D. a doctor’s journal

　　17. What can be the best title for the passage?

　　A. Slow down and live

　　B. Stop multitasking

　　C. Don’t be in a hurry any longer

　　D. Why on the run?

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