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陕西省汉中市2018-2019学年高二下学期英语期末考试英语试卷
The gentle giant of our oceans are whale, sharks. It's ,the biggest shark and can reach as .long as 41.5 feet. Whale sharks have a lifespan of 70 years , on average-, and they spend their days gently swimming in the warm. and tropical oceans.
Their teeth are the size of match heads, and while their jaws could be powerfiil , they have never tended to attack humans. Their teeth play no role in eating, as plankton (浮游生物))does not need to be chewed. They are to be found in numbers in the warmer oceans and they prefer the deep waters of the open oceans. They tend to travel alone.
Several times a year they gather together in. certain spots where plankton is plentiful . Those areas are all within a 300 north or south latitude from the- equator. And sadly whale sharks are targeted by commercial-fisheries . at those spots. How easy it must be for those fishermen to catch those beautiful creatures who can only swim at 3. 5 miles per hour! So great a loss in numbers have they suffered, that whale sharks are now listed as one of the endangered species. Some countries and areas have started to take measures to protect the whale sharks from extinction.
The Philippines, India - and Taiwan have all banned the fishing, selling, importing and exporting of whale sharks for commercial purpose. However, the law does not seem to be effective because the hunting and killing still goes on today, especially in Taiwan and the Philippines. Each whale shark can fetch around $ 21,000. In parts of Asia they are known as the "money shark".
The mighty dollar , wins again, at great cost to our habitat, and we will not know what we have lost until we have lost it forever. Therefore, it is high time for us to do something for the whale sharks.
It is necessary to be reasonable and flexible enough to avoid conflicts as much as possible and live in peace with others. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} If you have done all your best to avoid conflicts and you are still arguing, then read these effective tips on how to avoid conflicts.
● Don't get in the center of the conflict.
Sometimes people can get in the center of conflicts due to their enthusiasm for offering help. Frankly speaking, it is very unwise, because it can make you the main figure of the conflict. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} You should focus on your own life issues.
● Be kind.
{#blank#}3{#/blank#} Life is full of conflicts and disagreements, that's why you should find more conservative ways of dealing with them. For example, kindness can lessen the conflict.
● Try to be a peacekeeper.
Peacekeepers tend to cooperate with people without bad emotions which usually lead to arguments and even conflicts. “{#blank#}4{#/blank#}” This saying is the life motto of a natural-born peacekeeper. Don't worry if you are not a natural-born peacekeeper; you can gain this skill during life.
● Walk off.
When the conflict is gathering pace and you can't manage to control yourself, you should choose to handle the situation in another way. By all means, try to keep yourself away from stress. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} You should get away from the situation for a while.
A. The greatest victory is a battle not fought. B. Conflicts are unavoidable, so try to accept them. C. Weak people usually desire others to offer help and support. D. Let other people solve their problems without your presence. E. It is helpful to put some distance between yourself and the opponent. F. When someone pushes you to the limit, try to act kindly towards this person. G. Arguing can either break your friendship or affect your relationship to some degree. |
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