The African elephant, the largest land animal remaining on earth, is of great importance to African ecosystem (生态系统). Unlike other animals, the African elephant is to a great extent the builder of its environment. As a big plant-eater, it largely shapes the forest-and-savanna (大草原) surroundings in which it lives, therefore setting the terms of existence for millions of other animals that live in its habitat (栖息地).

It is the elephant's great desire for food that makes it a disturber of the environment and an important builder of its habitat. In its continuous search for the 300 pounds of plants it must have every day, it kills small trees and underbushes, and pulls branches off big trees. This results in numerous open spaces in both deep tropical forests and in the woodlands that cover part of the African savannas. In these open spaces are numerous plants in various stages of growth that attract a variety of other plant-eaters.

Take the rain forests for example. In their natural state, the spreading branches overhead shut out sunlight and prevent the growth of plants on the forest floor. By pulling down trees and eating plants, elephants make open spaces, allowing new plants to grow on the forest floor. In such situations, the forests become suitable for large hoofed plant-eaters to move around and for small plant-eaters to get their food as well.

What worries scientists now is that the African elephant has become an endangered species. If the elephant disappears, scientists say, many other animals will also disappear from vast areas of forest and savanna, greatly changing and worsening the whole ecosystem.

Each year, the women of Olney, England, and Liberal, Kansas, have an unusual "pancake racing". This tradition is said to have started on Shrove Tuesday, 1445, in Olney. Shrove Tuesday is the day before the Christian season of Lent begins.

It is said that in 1445, an Olney woman was making pancakes. She suddenly heard the church (教堂) bells ring, signaling the beginning of the Shrove Tuesday service. Realizing that she was going to be late for church, she raced out the door still wearing her apron (围裙) and headscarf and holding her frying pan (锅) with a pancake in it. Olney women continue this tradition more than 500 years later.

In 1950, a person of Liberal wanted his town to join in Olney Pancake Race. He made some phone calls to Olney to set up a friendly competition, and the people of Olney accepted the challenge.

The rules are simple. Racers must wear the traditional headscarf and apron. They have to flip (抛) the pancake in the air so that it flips and lands back in the pan on the other side. After the race, there are Shrove Tuesday church services. Then Liberal and Olney connect through a video call to compare race times and announce a winner.

In both towns, the races have grown into larger festivals. Olney's festival is an all-day event starting with a big pancake breakfast. Liberal's festival lasts four days and includes a parade, a great show, and eating competitions.

Although the women's race is still the main event, both towns now hold races for boys and girls of all ages. Emma Evans, 14, was the winner of her age group's race in Liberal last year. She wore an apron that her grandma made for her and used a pan passed down to her from her older brother. Her family cheered her on from the sidelines.

"It's a family tradition, "Emma says." And there are only two places in the world that compete against each other in a race like this, so it feels special."

Sarah wanted to get a part-time job to save up money for her future. She didn't want to keep(ask) her parents for money. She  (think) getting a job would be a good way to build her experience. She believed that a cashier job would be the most (suit) for her. This was a job not only seemed simple enough, but also let her meet different people. Sarah didn't have a car,  she needed to find a job that was close to her home. She walked around the restaurants and stores in her (neighbor). Some were hiring; others had all their positions (fill) up. She applied to 10 different places. Her top choice was her favourite frozen yogurt shop. She handed in a resume, a cover letter and an application. She was excited (continue) with her job search. Two weeks later, five places contacted her for  interview. She did not mind any of the (place).

增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号(∧)，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：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：

1．每处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。

This morning, when I was walking in the street, I saw two traveler were reading a map, looked puzzled. It seemed that we were lost. I went up them and asked how I could help. They told me that they were looking for the Temple of Heaven. I lead them to a nearby bus stop and advised them to take Bus No. 20, that could take them there directly. They appreciated my help great. Before long, the bus pulled out. They got on a bus and waved goodbye to me. Seeing them on the bus, and I felt a kind of satisfaction.

As a child grows up, you may wonder how you can teach him to become a respectful adult. A child who learns to respect not only learns to receive respect from others, but also learns to respect himself.

◆Show him respect.

This is the best way to teach your child how to respect others. Listen to your child attentively and he will learn to listen to you, understanding how important this is in communication.

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The more you say "please" and "thank you" to your child, the more likely he will learn to use them. Politeness then becomes a normal part of any conversation.

◆Agree to disagree

 Explain your decision so that he will understand you and expect respectful responses. Disagreeing with you doesn't necessarily mean disobedience.

◆Control your impulse (冲动) to overreact.

When a situation arises, stay calm and keep in mind that you are supposed to be modeling correct behavior.

◆Praise, praise, praise!

So much is focused on what a child does wrong and how to correct it that his accomplishments are not celebrated enough.

A. Teach manners by using polite requests and responses.

B. Respectful behavior is always accompanied by bad behavior as a child.

C. Respect is necessary for a meaningful and successful life.

D. If he sees you lose your temper, he is more likely to respond that way in future.

E. A child may act as he pleases and he will live a happy life.

F. Seeing a child exhibit respectful behavior, make sure he knows how proud you are of him.

G. Try to remember that a child won't always agree with you.

The best reporters I know are bright, persistent, honest, curious and courageous. If you asked them to explain their success, this is what they might say:

Helen: A good reporter is a generalist, able to deal with a number of topics and talk with a variety of people. He or she can see the unusual, the ironic (讽刺的) in the everyday things. She can think through all the possibilities and organize a large amount of information to find the important parts.

Jack: A good reporter is quick. Once he is assigned a story, he goes after it. He makes the calls and keeps trying if he doesn't make contact. Besides, a good reporter is curious. He or she takes pleasure in the new, and in the old, in the history or previous examples that got us where we are. He enjoys reading and appreciates the details.

Susan: A good reporter is pleasant. She adopts a friendly nature with those she meets. She is a grateful guest, with a belief in the basic goodness of people. She conveys to those she meets that she is tolerant of them and their ideas, even though she does not like them or what they stand for.

Tom: A good reporter is honest. He seeks the truth and acts independently. He does what he says he's going to do, and doesn't do things he promised to avoid. He returns his calls, and he's willing to say no. He's obsessed with accuracy and double checks his facts with call-backs. He sees both sides to every issue.

Richard: As John Franklin, reporter, author and teacher, said, "Back when I first started, I thought intelligence was the most important attribute a reporter could have. I have since changed my mind. You do have to be intelligent, but the big thing is courage. Courage to open your mind and let the whole confusing world in. Courage to always be the ignorant one, on somebody else's turf. Courage to stand corrected. Courage to take criticism. Courage to grow with your experiences. Courage to accept what you don't understand. Most of all, courage to see what is there and not what you want to think is there."

Do you have a health problem, such as high blood pressure or obesity? Did your doctor tell you that you can improve your condition with better nutrition? Do cancer, heart disease, or diabetes run in your family?  Meanwhile, you also need to improve your eating habits for better nutrition.

It can be hard to change your eating habits. However, you are sure to benefit from making changes to your diet if you have diseases that can be made worse by things you are eating or drinking.

◆Find the strengths and weaknesses in your present diet. Do you eat 4-5 cups of fruit and vegetables every day? Do you get enough calcium (钙)? Do you eat whole grain, high-fiber foods? If so, you're on the right track. Keep it up!

◆ If you eat a lot of fat at present, cut back and change your habits. For example, reduce any extra fat. This includes butter on bread, sour cream on baked potatoes, and salad dressings.  

◆Keep track of your food intake (摄入量).  This record will help you assess (评价) your diet. You'll see if you need to eat more or less from certain food groups.  

◆Think about asking for help from a nutritionist. They can help you follow a special diet, especially if you have a health issue.

A. If your answer is yes, talk to your doctor about your health.

B. If not, add more of these foods to your daily diet.

C. Cut back on unhealthy fat.

D. Below are suggestions to improve your health.

E. You should eat foods that contain vitamins and minerals.

F. Write down what you eat and drink every day.

G. Balanced nutrition and regular exercise are good for your health.

I remember that it was a few years ago that an old woman stepped into my video store, along with her daughter. The 1 was displaying a serious state of impatience, 2 her watch every few seconds. If the daughter had possessed a leash (绳子), her mother would have been 3 to it as a means of pulling her along to 4 the rush of other shoppers.  

Walking over, I asked 5 I could help her. The woman smiled at me and showed me a 6 on a piece of paper. 7 rushing off to find the DVD for the woman, I asked her to 8 with me so I could show her where she could find it and I wanted to enjoy her 9 for a moment. As we walked along the back of the store, I 10 its floor plan (分布图): old television shows, action movies, cartoons, science fiction films etc. The woman seemed glad of the unrushed "trip" and 11 conversation.  

I said to her daughter,"12 some advice?" "Of course not," said the daughter. "Cherish 13," I said. "When she's gone, it's the little 14 that come back to you. Times like this. I know." It was 15. I still missed my mom and remembered the times when I'd used my impatience to make her 16.

Together they made their way towards the store's resting area. They sat there for a moment, side by side, 17 the holiday crowds. Then the daughter glanced over and immediately 18 her mother lovingly. And slowly she placed her arm with 19 unaccustomed affection around her mother's shoulders and 20 guided her back into the crowd.