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牛津版(深圳·广州)初中英语八年级下册Module 3 Animals Unit 6 Pets 第5课时More practice练习
My friend has a large police dog, Jim. Police dogs are often clever. Every Sunday afternoon my friend takes Jim for a long walk in the park. Jim likes these long walks in the park very much. One Sunday afternoon a young man came to visit my friend. He stayed a long time. He talked and talked. Soon it was time for my friend to take Jim for his walk. But the visitor still stayed. Jim became very worried about his walk in the park.But the visitor paid no attention. He went on talking. Finally Jim could not stand any longer. He went out of the room and came back a few minutes later.
Like humans, dogs donate blood too, but not every dog can donate blood. The dogs are screened (检查) for health first.They may donate three or four pints (品脱) a year, which can help animals that are suffering from illnesses like cancer or an accident like being hit by a car. One pint can save up to three dogs.
Owners volunteer their pets for the short procedure (程序), which requires no sedative, a kind of medicine given to calm him or her down. It's the dog that finally chooses to lie still and give.
Sandy Lucas brought her 7-year-old black German shepherd, Raina, to the mobile blood station (流动血站) when it was parked at her small village. Sandy said she wouldn't have troubled herself with highway traffic and city parking problems to take the dog to Penn Vet's animal hospital in downtown Philadelphia, which is twice as far from her home.“I was very, very excited that she had the right blood that was needed to help another dog out,” said Sandy. “We'll surely do it again.”
A. If the dogs want to get up and leave, they can. B. But the mobile blood station made it easy to find out if Raina could donate. C. Dogs must have the correct blood type, weigh at least 55 pounds and be younger than 8 years old. D. He sat down again in front of the visitor but this time he held the visitor's hat in his mouth. E. He walked around the room several times and then sat down in front of the visitor and looked at him. |
To figure out your birth number, add up the numbers in your birth date, like in the example, until there is only one digit. Example: March 20, 1950.
3+20+1950=1973=1+9+7+3=20=2+0-2The birth number in this example is"2", "the peacemaker".
2's are the born diplomats(外交家). They are aware of other's needs and moods and often think of others before themselves. They're naturally analytical and they don't like to be alone. Friendship is very important and can lead them to be successful in life.
1) The originator 1's are originals. They come up with new ideas and try to realize their ideas. I's are extremely honest and do well in making friends. They are often leaders or bosses, as they like to be the best. |
3)The life of the party 3's are idealists. They are very creative, social, charming, romantic, and easygoing. They start many things. They like others to be happy and go to great lengths to achieve it. They are very popular. They should learn to see the world from a more realistic point of view. |
4) The conservative(保守者) 4's are sensible and traditional. They like order and routine. They only act when they fully understand what they are expected to do. They like getting their hands dirty and working hard. They are attracted to the outdoors and nature. |
5) The non conformist(打破常规者) 5's are the explorers. Their natural curiosity, risk taking often land them in hot water. They need diversity, and don't like to be stuck in a rut(循规蹈矩). The questions never stop. They are well advised to look before they take action and make sure they have all the facts before jumping to conclusions. |
6) The romantic 6's are idealistic and need to be happy. A strong family connection is important to them. They have a strong desire to take care of others and to help. They are very loyal and make great teachers. They like art or music. |
7) The intellectual 7's are the searchers. Always probing for hidden information they find it difficult to accept things at face value. Emotions don't sway their decisions. They're never off to a fast start, and their motto is to slowly but steadily win the race. |
8) The big shot(大腕) 8's are the problem solvers. They have good judgment and are decisive. They have grand plans and like to live a good life. They take charge of people. They let you know in no uncertain terms that they are the boss. They view people objectively. |
9) The performer 9's are natural entertainers. With their charm, they have no problem making friends and nobody is a stranger to them. They have so many different personalities that people around them have a hard time understanding them. |
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