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2016年中考英语真题试卷(丽水卷)
Have you ever heard of a rattlesnake? It is a poisonous (有毒的) American snake.When it is angry or afraid, it makes a noise like a rattle with its tail. It's very scary. But Heather Ramirez and her husband, from California, in the UnitedStates, make a living in an unusual way. They are self-employed (自雇的) snake catchers!They catch snakes, especially rattlesnakes which have gone indoors, and returnthem to the wild.
Heather describes her work as “protecting people from rattlesnakes — andprotecting rattlesnakes from people!” In the area where they live, rattlesnakesoften come face to face with people. They are found in stores, offices, housesand gardens. Heather explains that it's not the snakes that are moving into places where people live, but it's the other way round. The snakes lived in these places first and then the people built houses.
Most people who see a rattlesnake are feared. If you keep your distance,however, the snake won't bite (咬) you. In twelve years as a snake catcher, Heather has nevertouched a snake. She doesn't take the risk. She picks up the snakes with aspecial tool. This doesn't hurt them,but it keeps them at a safe distance so that they can't bite her.
Heather and her husband are very busy because they are never off duty.Catching snakes is a full-time job and they don't often have a day off. Peoplecan get to them at any time of the day or night. Not everyone can do this job,but Heather doesn't want to do anything else. “I just love my job,” she says.
Nowadays, more and more young people like to take the subway to go to work or go to school. When speaking of taking the subway, the following important signs are of great concern.
* Please offer your seat to those in need. * No eating or drinking. * Don't play on the train. * No Spitting or Littering. * Please don't lie on the bench. * No Swinging. |
Ways to Use The Emergency(紧急)Door Opener 1. Break the protection cover in emergency only. 2. Rotate(旋转) the handle in the arrow direction. 3. Open the door manually after the train stops. Non-emergency operation will be punished by law |
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