When keeping ducks, one has to consider just how many the land will support. Generally the rule is 100 ducks per hectare. If more than this proportion is introduced, there is a risk of compacting the soil, which can lead to muddy conditions for long periods as the rain is not easily absorbed into the ground.

Ducks must be given greater quality of food, especially if regular eggs are desired. An adult duck will eat between 170 to 200 grams of food a day. If the ducks have access to grass and a pond, they will be able to find for themselves approximately 70% of their daily dietary, requirements in warmer months but less than half that in colder times. Therefore, it is important that they are fed enough food, such as grain, every day.

The eggs of ducks as food for humans have a mixed reputation. This is because of a number of cases of salmonella food poisoning in Europe in the 1970s. Although it was never finally shown that duck eggs were to blame, the egg-eating public stopped buying and many duck egg producers went bankrupt. Indeed, there is a risk of salmonella poisoning when ducks lay their eggs in damp conditions, such as on ground that is constantly wet. And commercial duck egg production in France and England, where the out-breaks of salmonella poisoning took place, followed the same standards as those used in hen egg industry, which experienced no salmonella problems.

The salmonella scare was over by the early 1980s, but, at least markets like Australia and New Zealand, few producers wished to risk investment in ducks for fear of problems. No large-scale commercial duck productions exist in these countries. It has thus been left to small producers, and, more commonly, home duck keepers.

28. In cold winter months, how much food does a keeper at least have to supply for 100 adult ducks per day.

A. 8.5kg          B. 10kg         C. 5.1kg                D. 17kg

29. Salmonella food poisoning ____________

A. resulted from consumption of duck eggs.

B. created difficulties for the duck eggs business.

C. occurred all over Europe.

D. was found in both duck and hen eggs.

30. Duck eggs _______

A .have been produced in large quantities in New Zealand since the early 1980s.

B. are more at risk of salmonella pollution than hen eggs.

C. may be polluted when laid in wet conditions.

D. should be kept at 5℃ to prevent pollution.

31. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage____________

A. It is better to have 120 ducks if you have one hectare of land. 

B. Duck eggs have higher standards to follow than any other egg industry.

C. People stop keeping ducks in Australia and New Zealand.

D. The salmonella scare lasted for about 10 years.

Building Trust in a Relationship Again

Trust is a learned behavior that we gain from past experiences.    9    Trust is a risk. But you can’t be successful when there’s a lack of trust in a relationship that results from an action where the wrongdoer takes no responsibility to fix the mistake.

Unfortunately, we’ve all been victims of betrayal. Whether we’ve been suffer from, lied to, misled, or cheated on, there are different levels of losing trust. Sometimes people simply can’t trust anymore.   10     It’s understandable, but if you’re willing to build trust in a relationship again, we have some steps you can take to get you there.

   11    Having confidence in yourself will help you make better choices because you can see what the best outcome would be for your well-being.

   12    If you’ve been betrayed, you are the victim of your circumstance. But there’s a difference between being a victim and living with a “victim mentality”. At some point in all of our lives, we’ll have our trust tested or violated.

You didn’t lose “everything”. Once trust is lost, what is left? Instead of looking at the situation from this hopeless angle, look at everything you still have and be thankful for all of the good in your life.    13      Instead, it’s a healthy way to work through the experience to allow room for positive growth and forgiveness.

A.  Learn to really trust yourself.

B.  It is putting confidence in someone.

C.  Stop regarding yourself as the victim.

D.  Remember that you can expect the best in return.

E.  They’ve been too badly hurt and they can’t bear to let it happen again.

F.  This knowledge carries over in their attitude toward their future relationships.

G.  Seeing the positive side of things doesn’t mean you’re ignoring what happened.

What do literary tourists look for when they visit the British Isles? Often it’s the charmingly old-fashioned bookshops that provide the perfect excuse to read uninterruptedly and to disconnect from the world. Until recently, the trend for fine coffee and high-speed Wi-Fi was considered by some in the city’s bookish crowd to be ruining London’s centuries-old tradition of disconnected reading.

But a crop of bookshops is fighting against crazy online engagement and is creating environments where the real-life, Internet-free book reading is the most effective way to expand your social and professional networks. Leading the fighting is Libreria Books, which is in the company of Tenderbooks, Buchhandlung Wakther, Lutyens&Rubinstein etc., all independent bookshops without high-speed Wi-Fi and coffee.

Mr. Silva of Libreria was inspired to open his shop after experiencing a common suffering for London’s book-lovers—the repeated ring tones of smart phones ruining the peace of his bookshop experience. He wanted to get people reading without interruption. He said, “You can get Wi-Fi anywhere now, it’s not necessary in a bookshop.”

Their mantra(原则) has drawn a wise, brainy crowd. The bookshop should be an escape from an information overload. “ If someone gets a phone call, they leave the shop. It’s the same with the Internet—people just know this isn’t the space for being on line.” said Tamsin Clark, owner of Tender books. And in face of the Internet overload, some stores are proving to be among London’s hottest places.

Mr. Silva said “an old-fashioned space” is clearly appealing to book-lovers. He said his shop has had twice as many customers as expected, with visitors from as far as Australia and China. Faced with a bookshelf recommended by the Queen or surrounded by first editions, who wants to download a morning full of emails?

32. What would literary tourists like to find in an old-fashioned bookshop?

     A. Free coffee.                                                                       B. Social networks.

     C. High-speed Wi-Fi.                          D. Peaceful reading time.

33. Why did Mr. Silva of Libreria decide to open his own bookshop?

     A. He saw the trend of running bookshops.

     B. He aimed at banning Wi-Fi in bookshops.

     C. He was inspired by other bookshop owners.

     D. He had an unpleasant reading in a bookshop.

34. What do London’s bookish crowd think of the Internet-free bookshops?

     A. Outdated.        B. Attractive.           C. Fashionable.     D. Professional.

35. What does the underlined part in the last paragraph mean?

     A. People prefer reading to being connected.

     B. Emails keep coming in all morning.

     C. You can still work efficiently.

     D. People have no access to downloading emails.

61. The food is said to be          (丰富的) in vitamin A, so I strongly recommend it to you.

62. Young ladies are always interested in the          (潮流) of fashion.

63. Christmas is an           (每年的) festival for most of the people in the world.

64. The           (探险家) told the boys about his adventures in the Arctic.

65. Her behaviour is           (不正常的) for a girl of three years old.

66. The aim of the treaty is to prevent the          (商业的) and military use of the continent.

67. That the girl did not pass the exam again really          (使丧失信心) her parents.

68.        (激励)by a strong desire, he donated a great deal of money to help the poor people.

69. The number of people owning cars is increasing           (逐渐)every year.

70. A small child has to learn to keep its           (平衡) before it can walk far.

71. available   ________             72. authority   ________

73. athlete     ________             74. aspect     ________

75. artificial   ________

   假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的一下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。没出错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

    增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

    删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。

    修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

    注意：1．没出错误及其修改均仅限一词；

          2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

   My father is the man I respect most. Strict as he may be, however he never fails to show her care and consideration. Once I broke a neighbor window. Seeing nobody around, I ran away immediately. When Dad came home, he noticed my uneasiness and asked me what has happened. I could only tell him a truth.  Instead of scold, he praised my honesty and then encouraged me to apologize our neighbor. I learned from this incident that not only does Dad take care of our health and he also teaches us what to be good citizens.  How luckily I am to have such a good father!

Self-confidence, motivation, support and knowledge are the main factors determining if one succeeds or fails. Each of these factors influences our chances of success in a different way.   36  .

Lack of self-confidence is probably the most dreadful enemy of success. 37   Even the most capable person is sure to fail with such an attitude. If it is your case too, improving your self-confidence is a must .

Motivation is equally as important as self-confidence.  38  You may even not try to achieve the goal that lies before you. It is important to find out what is the best motivation for you. If you have to do something that does not motivate you, just treat yourself with a reward after you succeed. Of course, this reward should consist of something that will motivate you to pursue(追求) a success.

  39   While it is not a must for succeeding in your goals, a lack of support can often lead to failure. It is also true that some people cannot succeed without a proper support from their surroundings. These people often lose their motivation or worse, their self-confidence. If you know such a person, supporting him or her is a right thing to do. Also surround yourself with the right people. You will see the results soon.

Pursuing realistic goals is also important for a success. You should always make sure that your goals are achievable.   40   Unrealistic goals usually lead to a fast failure and also make many people embarrassed.

A. As we know, many people try but do not succeed.

B. Consider all your knowledge and skills when setting up a goal.

C. Motivation is something in yourself that can push you forwards.

D. There are several main reasons why some people cannot succeed.

E. Supportive family and collective workplace are also very important.

F. Without it , you will not push yourself towards a better performance.

G. Thinking you are not good enough to achieve your goals is the same as deciding that you will not succeed.

When your friends suddenly stop talking to you, it can leave you confused on what to do next.   36   However, basically, your friends are either really upset with you, or it has nothing to do with you at all. But how can you tell? What’s more, what should you do?

Find out if they have shut all their friends out or just you. It’s important to figure out if your friends have moved on from everyone, or just you. If it’s just you, then you probably did something at some point.   37   They try to get their forgiveness.

Reflect on yourself. Have your friends been upset with you for a while? Would you get it if they were? Not all people yell or scream when they’re upset.   38   If you fail to hear exactly what they’re saying, or you keep doing the same thing over and over again, they may move on and completely shut you out.

Communicate in a different way. There’s always the possibility that your friends haven’t shut you out completely, but they are bored with a certain form of communication, like texting or chatting online.   39   If so, trying a different method to reach your friends could make things better.

  40   If you can’t get responses from your friends, consider reconciling (和解) with them at some point in the future. Send them a note—Let them know you care about them and leave the door open for them.

A. Give them a helping hand.

B. So sometimes they take a break from it.

C. If you feel it was something bad, apologize for it.

D. Let your friends know you’re open to friendships.

E. There are many reasons why your friends might shut you out.

F. Your friends may not answer your calls or emails suddenly.

G. Some people will talk to you calmly about something you did.

 Mary wrote an article on    the team had failed to win the game.

A.why    B.what    C.who    D.that

At thirteen, I was diagnosed(诊断) with a kind of attention disorder. It made school difficult for me. When everyone else in the class was focusing on tasks, I could not.

In my first literature class, Mrs.Smith asked us to read a story and then write on it, all within 45 minutes. I raised my hand right away and said, “Mrs.Smith, you see, the doctor said I have attention problems. I might not be able to do it.” She glanced down at me through her glasses, “You are no different from your classmates, young man.”

I tried, but I didn’t finish the reading when the bell rang. I had to take it home.

In the quietness of my bedroom, the story suddenly all became clear to me. It was about a blind person, Louis Braille. He lived in a time when the blind couldn’t get much education. But Louis didn’t give up. Instead, he invented a reading system of raised dots(点), which opened up a whole new world of knowledge to the blind.

Wasn’t I the “blind” in my class, being made to learn like the “sighted” students? My thoughts spilled out and my pen started to dance. I completed the task within 40 minutes. Indeed, I was no different from others; I just needed a quieter place. If Louis could find his way out of his problems, why should I ever give up?

I didn’t expect anything when I handed in my paper to Mrs.Smith, so it was quite a surprise when it came back to me the next day—with an “A” on it. At the bottom of the paper were these words: “See what you can do when you keep trying?”

3. The author didn’t finish the reading in class because           .   

  A. he wanted to take the task home.     B. he was new to the class

  C. he had an attention disorder        D. he was tired of literature.

4. What was Mrs.Smith’s attitude to the author at the end of the story?

  A. Angry.      B. Impatient.   C. Sympathetic.        D. Encouraging.

5. The underlined phrase spilled out in Paragraph 5 probably means____.

   A. put in   B. crowded in    C. cheated in    D. broke in

6. What is the main idea of the passage?

  A. A teacher can open up a new world to students.   B. One can find his way out of difficulties with efforts.

  C. The disabled should be treated with respect.      D. Everyone needs a hand when faced with challenges.

 ______ no use _________ without taking action.

  A. There’s; complaining                B. There’s; being complained

  C. It’s; complaining                    D. It’s; to complain

 ---How do you like the book?

   ---I haven’t read a more interesting one. It’s well worth ______ a second time.

   A. to be read            B. reading             C. being read          D. to read

John Harrison has been a taste tester for the past 21 years._31_As a kid,he'd wanted to be a fire fighter or a police officer.

_32_Four generations of Harrisons have been in the business,including his great-grandfather,who owned two ice-cream shops in New York City in the 1880s,his father,who owned a dairy-ingredients（乳品原料）factory in Georgia,and his uncle,who owned an ice-cream factory in Tennessee.At his uncle's factory,he "tasted and ate" his way through high school and college as he learned how to make ice cream.

Every morning Harrison tastes 60 ice-cream samples（样品）.At the beginning,he takes the containers of ice cream out of a big storage freezer._33_The temperature in the storage freezer is -20 degrees Fahrenheit（华氏温度）. Most people eat ice cream at between 0 and 5 degrees.

While the ice cream warms up,Harrison looks over the samples and grades each one on its appearance._34_He checks to see if the ice cream is attractive.If there are added goodies in the ice cream,such as fruit,chocolate chips or nuts,he makes sure that they are evenly（均匀地）spread throughout and that the sample doesn't have too much or too little of the added ingredients.

_35_With his gold-plated spoon,which he uses to avoid the aftertaste plastic or wood can give,Harrison removes the top of the sample.Then he turns the spoon upside down and puts the spoonful onto his tongue slowly.

A.Next,it's time to taste!

B.Harrison has a degree in chemistry.

C.Actually,ice cream runs in Harrison's family.

D."Tasting begins with the eyes,"Harrison explains.

E.Then he lets the ice cream warm up to about 12 degrees.

F.Harrison hadn't always wanted to be in the ice-cream business.

G."I've developed a way of tasting called the Three S's,"Harrison says.

You may have grown up living with sisters and brothers, or this may be your first time sharing your living space with someone else. Having a roommate surely has its challenges. ___16___ Follow these tips to make sure you and your roommate keep things pleasant and supportive throughout the year.

Be clear from the beginning.

Maybe you hate it when someone interrupts you when you are sleeping every morning. ___17___, Let your roommate know about your preferences. It’s not fair to expect him or her to pick up on them right away, and communicating what you need is one of the best ways to get rid of problems before they become problems.

Respect your roommate’s things.

This may seem simple，but it’s probably one of the biggest reasons why roommates experience conflicts. Don’t you think he’ll mind if you borrow his shoes for a quick soccer game for all you know, you just stepped over an uncrossable line.___18___

Be open to change.

You should expect to learn and grow and change during your time at school. And the same should happen to your roommate, if all goes well. ___19___. Be comfortable addressing things that unexpectedly come up, setting new rules, and being flexible to your changing environment.

___20___

Treat your roommate like you’d like to be treated. No matter what your relationship is at the end of the year, you can take comfort knowing you acted like an adult and treated your roommate with respect.

A. Don’t borrow, use, or lake anything without getting permission first.

B. As the term progresses, realize things will change for both of you.

C. Getting along well with a roommate is really a difficult job.

D. Maybe you need moments to be silent after you wake up.

E. You should correct your bad habits first.

F. Follow the Golden Rule.

G. However, it can also be a great part of your college experience.

 Last May, Clarence Blackmon, 81，returned to his apartment after months in the hospital for lung cancer treatment. He found his refrigerator and kitchen cupboards were nearly   21 .
  Clarence’s wife, Wanda, had 22   a few years earlier, and he had no family 23   to help him with grocery shopping. Unable to drive or walk, Clarence 24 a local grocer's, but the manager told him the store didn’t 25 . Hungry and _26__，Clarencc dialed 911.
  "I don’t need to be 27 anywhere,” he told the operator, Marilyn Hinson. “I just need somebody to bring me some 28 . I can't do anything. I can’t go anywhere. I can’t get out of my chair.”
Marilyn asked her supervisor, Lisa Reid, if she would 29 her to offer her assistance, and Lisa 30 .
“He was hungry," Marilyn later told a local television station. “II' ve been 31 myself. A lot of people can’t say that, but I can, and I can’t 32 for anyone to be hungry.”
  Later that 33 . Marilyn delivered Clarence’s 34 . including a head of cabbage, tomato juice, popcorn, beans and soda and made him a few sandwiches.
  “She came to my rescue，” said Clarence, an army veteran (老兵)and 35 petroleum company administrator.
   Clarence is now in hospice (临终安养院）carc, but Marilyn 36 a few-times a week to chat, fill his candy dish ("he loves Jolly Ranchcre," she says), and collect his  37   . Marilyn says,“There are no heroes here." In her 38 . she's just doing the right thing. But 39   Clarcnce, and he'll admit Marilyn has  40   his life.

   "Thank God for people like Marilyn,” he says.

21.A. empty              B. messy         C. smelly             D. broken
22. A. hung out            B. kept fit            C. lived on      D. passed away
23. A. downtown    B. abroad               C. nearby        D. far

24. A. reached      B. called               C. opened      D. charged
25. A. sell          B. shut                  C. deliver      D. bargain
26. A. desperate         B. honorable       C. nervous      D. proud
27. A. shown       B. settled         C. welcomed    D. transported
28. A. books             B. clothes         C. juice       D. food
29. A. persuade          B. require          C. allow              D. beg
30. A. agreed       B. denied          C. refused      D. doubted
31. A. angry          B. hungry           C. sorrowful   D. lonely
32. A. stand          B. blame            C. afford         D. explain
33. A. report         B. day            C. program     D. interview
34. A. account      B. plan          C. bill            D. order
35. A. strong        B. retired          C. mean        D. modest
36. A. works         B. cares                C. rescues      D. visits
37. A. laundry       B. sweets         C. grocery        D. recipes
38. A. field       B. memory        C. mind      D. company
39. A. consult       B. remind          C. comfort      D. ask
40. A. shortened    B. saved              C. sacrificed     D. ruined

How to Build Healthy Interpersonal Relationship

Human beings are social creatures and thrive(茁壮成长) in relationships with others. A healthy part to be a well－rounded, happy individual is engaging in healthy relationships with others.These friendships can provide safe environments in which individuals can thrive and help promote general well－being. __31__

1．Know your worth.

One of the first steps in building healthy interpersonal relationships is understanding one's value. When an individual is aware of and treasures what he or she has, the building of relationships can be founded on that knowledge. __32__ Everyone has talents. When this worth is discovered, a person can then make use of these skills in approaching interpersonal relationships. If someone is a good listener, showing how to develop this skill can attract relationships with individuals who have a need for this talent.

2．Recognize the value of others.

__33__ In a healthy interpersonal relationships, both parties should be respected and feel as if they are valued in the friendship. When contributions to the relationship become one－sided, the relationship will move from healthy to unhealthy.

3．__34__

Another way to build healthy relationships is to make friends with someone who shares the same value systems and lifestyles.Knowing that a friend will not request something from an individual will help to foster trust in the relationship. __35__The relationship can grow on this familiarity. Trust can also develop from these similarities and go a long way in fostering a healthy friendship.

A. Everyone has worth.

B. Be true to yourself.

C. Seek out individuals with similar value systems.

D. A healthy interpersonal relationship cannot be built on dishonesty.

E. Also, having the same lifestyle can provide a link of familiarity.

F. Here are some tips to build healthy interpersonal relationships.

G. Along with understanding one's worth is recognizing and understanding the worth of others.

--There is still a copy of the book in the library. Will you go and borrow _____?

--I’d rather buy _____ in the book store.

A. it; one B. one; one C. one; it D. it it

 He said he wasn’t disappointed at the result of the final exam, but the look on his face _________himself.

   A. gave up             B. gave off         C. gave out          D. gave away

Rebel has three meanings according to my dictionary: 1) a person who fights against the government of their country. 2) a person who opposes somebody in authority over them within an organization, a political party, etc. 3) a person who does not like to obey rules or who does not accept normal standards of behavior, dress, etc. Today,   41  .

Some might say, rebels are the destroyers of our normal society. To some extent, yes, they are.   42   In my view, every step of advance has rebels’ significant contribution.

I have seen a TED talk, from which a man, born in an Islamic family, talked about his father who was an IS member took him to have a drill, using a sniper rifle to shoot a target, when he was about 10 years old.   43   Of course, his father was a militant and had plotted a bombing attack. But as the man grew up, he found that his family was not going in a right way. Then he left his family, changed his beliefs and gave a TED talk, which shows that he is not a militant like his father.

  44   Yes, The Son is not like The Father. Isn’t his son a rebel that didn’t obey his family’s rules and the standards of his father’s behavior? If not, what would happen?   45   Just because we have those rebels who can see the drawbacks and flaws of their families, they can replace them with virtues, revise their ideas, and change the lines of their beliefs. So, we couldn’t criticize a rebel more. Suppose they could change our future to a better one, should we give them a chance to do what they want?

A. They, the rebels, are hopes instead, in my view. 

B. And also because of that, our society moves forward.

C. I think from this story you could get the gist of what I am going to talk about.

D. No doubt, another militant or terrorist came out from his family.

E. Each family has something imperfect which needs to revise.

F. I only want to talk about the third meaning of the word rebel and discuss the significance of being it.

G. Finally, he hit the target, and his uncles around him praised him as: The Father, The Son.

Olav Brutolsen was the most terrible of all the Vikings . With just his bare hands he could defeat a bull in a matter of seconds . To make sure people knew just who he was , his helmet and cloak（斗篷）were decorated with his victory souvenirs . On his helmet were over a hundred horns , and on his cloak were a thousand precious stones ; one stone for each enemy he had defeated .

In his city everyone would make way for him as he went by , but one day a young man who was absent-mindedly reading as he walked , bumped into Olav . Olav was furious . He scolded the young man and challenged him to a fight to the death . The skinny young man had no choice ; all he could do was accept on one condition :

“ I can’t see very well , and i don’t know you , so I’ll need you keep your helmet and cloak on during the fight so i can make you out . ”

Olav laughed a hearty laugh and accepted the young man’s stupid condition , before launching himself at the youth . The boy was swift , and he only just managed to slip through Olav’s hands . The same happened each time Olav attacked , and as the fight went on it became easier for the young man to evade the attacks . Although no one could believe how the boy did it , they all expected him to fall down dead as soon as Olav landed the first blow .

But that blow never came . Olav had been attacking for more than five minutes , and after ten minutes he fell to the ground , as if dead .

Many onlookers thought the young man must be some kind of wizard , but the boy , who was a medical student by the name of Virtensen , had demonstrated to everyone how Olav’s pride had been enough to make him fall under the weight of his helmet and cloak . When Olav came to , like a good warrior he accepted his defeat . From that day he got rid of the useless souvenirs on his helmet and cloak , and returned to simple clothing . Now wherever he walked he was just like anyone else . Everywhere , that is , except for when he walked on the battlefield , where he came to be recognized not for his many horns or his bejeweled cloak , but for his unparalleled force .

24. Olav put souvenirs on his helmets and cloaks in order to __________ .

  A. scare off all his opponents

  B. stick to his different dressing style

  C. demonstrate his great achievements

  D. show his unparalleled fighting skills

25. Why did the young man win the fight ?

  A. He took advantage of Olav’s pride .

  B. He was a stronger warrior than Olav .

  C. He used wizard magic against Olav in the fight .

  D. He was experienced in fighting men of bigger size .

26. What does the underlined word “ evade ” in paragraph 4 probably mean ?

  A. launch                        B. avoid                      C. block                      D. beat

27. What do we know about Olav ?

  A. The young man took all of Olav’s souvenirs .

  B. Olav fell to the ground out of embarrassment .

  C. No enemy can match Olav’s strength in battles .

  D. People always got in Olav’s way after the fight .

About six years ago I was having lunch in New York City_61_a woman and a young boy sat down at the next table.I couldn't help_62_(overhear) parts of their conversation.At one point the woman asked,"So,how have you been?"And the boy who could not have been more than seven or eight years old replied."_63_(frank),I've been feeling a little depressed lately."

This incident_64_(impress) me most because it confirmed my growing_65_(believe) that children are changing. As far as I can remember,my friends and I didn't find out we were "depressed"_66_we were in high school.

Undoubtedly,_67_change in children has increased steadily in recent years.Children don't seem childlike any more.Children speak,dress and behave more like adults_68_they used to.

_69_this is good or bad is difficult to say,but it certainly is different.Childhood as it once was no longer_70_ (exist).