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Last week, an owl named Flaco made a daring escape from his cage at New York's Central Park Zoo when it was broken. This set off a bird-hunt led by local police and park rangers. The zoo officials were concerned about Flaco's ability to survive in the wild, as he had been living in the cage for 13 years. They attempted to lure (引诱) him back with his favorite treats.
However, Flaco proved to be too clever to be caught so easily. He was spotted soaring above 5th Avenue and the skating rink in Central Park. His escape attracted the attention of many city dwellers and many New Yorkers flocked to the park to catch a glimpse of Flaco, taking photos with excitement.
But this week, zoo officials announced they accepted that Flaco remained in Central Park because they observed him bringing up bones and fur from the park's community of rats. "He has been very successful at hunting and consuming lots of rats in the park." zoo officials told the New York Post. "It's truly remarkable. He's hunting independently and his flying has improved. It appears that Flaco is quite content with his new life and enjoys his freedom outdoors."
This incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by wildlife in urban environments. Owls, being nocturnal creatures, are active searching for food at night and rest during the day. Yet some residents who are unaware of proper bird-watching behavior reportedly see Flaco sleep in a tree during the day, and begin to make loud noise and shout at him. It interrupts his daytime naps. Flaco can't try to say "shh, shh" with the traditional New York reply. After all, a bird can't give someone the bird.
Well, let's continue from where we stopped last time. I'm sure you're well aware of the dangers lurking (潜伏) on the World Wide Web. And whether it's for schoolwork, entertainment, or just socializing with friends. the Internet will surely be a major part of your child's life. So, it's important to secure their online stays.
It's not an easy task, but maintaining open communication is key. Let them know they can share their online activities with you. Discuss what interests them online and learn about popular websites and apps from them. This will help you understand and identify potential risks.
Next, monitor without spying. Most kids learn to understand boundaries, like respecting others' personal space, or not opening the cookie jar without asking. Internet use is no different. It's helpful to set clear rules for them. like which websites they can visit, which apps they can use, and what they can share online. Remind them that if they feel uneasy with anything that occurs online, they need to alert (使警觉) an adult immediately.
How you handle your kids' internet usage will depend in large part on their age. There are websites and browsing tools designed for younger children, such as YouTube Kids, which aims to provide a safe online experience for children. Older kids may be allowed more freedom since they want to socialize and need to use the internet for information-gathering. But you can set boundaries that feel right for you. Just limit their access appropriately.
Allowing your children to make good decisions online teaches them responsibility, shows that you trust them. and reminds them that rules may be tightened if they disobey them. Stay tuned.
In Shark Bay, Australia, unrelated bottlenose dolphins have exhibited a remarkable behavior— they have been observed teaching each other a novel way to use a tool. This is a behavior that, until recently, scientists had only witnessed in humans and other great apes. Furthermore, this marks the first known instance of dolphins passing down such knowledge within the same generation, rather than across generations.
The dolphins engage in a practice known as shelling. They chase fish into abandoned giant snail shells lying on the seabed. After that, they bring these shells to the surface and shake them with their noses, removing the water and capturing the fish that escape.
"The fact that shelling is socially transmitted among dolphin peers rather than between mother and child sets an important milestone," senior study author Michael Krutzen said.
In 2007, Krutzen launched a study of Shark Bay's dolphins, identifying more than a thousand individual dolphins over 11 years. During this time, scientists observed shelling 42 times among 19 dolphins. Half of these events occurred after a marine heatwave in 2011, which may have caused a die-off among giant sea snails, leading to more shells on the seafloor.
Because of the length of their study, scientists had very detailed knowledge of the individual dolphins' family histories, ages, sexes and behavior, making it easier for them to study the 19 dolphins that practiced shelling. For instance, they observed that the dolphins that practised shelling hung out with other shellers, so it's likely that they copied from those they spent time with, says study lead author Sonja Wild.
The team knew that environmental factors- specifically, whether shelling dolphins did so simply because they lived in a shell-rich area-could explain this peer-to-peer transmission. A genetic characteristic among a family group was another possible reason.
So the researchers combined their data on the dolphin sightings, as well as genetic and environmental data, into a computer model that proposed various ways shelling could be transmitted between dolphins. The model that supported horizontal (横向的) transmission was the strongest outcome, according to the study.
Recently, I conducted a survey exploring the obstacles preventing people from journaling (写日志). Therefore, today I introduce to you a practical tool-the MicroMOVEment Wheel. This tool aims to assist you in overcoming these barriers and help you pick up your journal. even at times when you feel unmotivated.
She developed it primarily as a creative planning tool for her writing projects and goals. Although originally targeted at writers, this technique can be used by anyone to complete any project in a fun and creative way.
Here's how it works: Take a blank sheet of paper and draw a large circle, and then another smaller circle in the middle. In the center circle, write down what you aspire to achieve or what inspires you. Remember, journaling shouldn't feel like a chore in your day: instead, make it an enjoyable and expressive outlet. So, craft descriptions for your journal entries that are encouraging and energizing. These are what SARK refers to as the MicroMOVEments. Each MicroMOVEment is five minutes in length. So, in the case of journalling, that would represent a minimum of up to five minutes of journalling in one sitting, on any given day.
Now. imagine you're new to journaling. By setting aside five minutes out of your day. you could write one word in your notebook that sums up a feeling or an experience. The idea of the MicroMOVEment is to create easy steps to get your journal writing or writing projects moving. By keeping the steps concise, they become doable and achievable.
A. There are no fixed rules when it comes to journaling.
B. Next, divide the remaining circle into eight equal parts.
C. Daily tasks such as sweeping and washing are tiring and time-consuming.
D. Among the top responses were confusion about where to start and a lack of time.
E. Then, list any associated words, images or thoughts that are generated by the word.
F. The essence of this method lies in breaking down your actions into the smallest steps.
G. The MicroMOVEment Wheel was created by the international best-selling author, SARK.
I've had many opportunities to experience living in a foreign culture. But my first experience came in an 1 place-my own country. When I was 20, I got an internship (实习职位) in New York City. It was my first time to2 outside of my home state of Texas.
With my move north came culture 3 . I grew up in a big city in Texas. But it was no comparison to the tightly 4 New York with their 8 million citizens. I was used to life at a 5 pace; New York moved fast. The saying is truc- this city never 6 . I had to adjust.
My first reaction was fear. Fear I would 7 at my new internship in the 54 -storey office building. Fear of getting lost on the subway. Fear that the locals wouldn't have 8 for my frequent moments of confusion. My fear ranged from reasonable to silly. But I 9 my fears and kept trying.
I learned quickly never to 10 a New Yorker always speaks English. New York is home to people of all walks of life, from all corners of the world. At weekends, I would spend hours 11 along Canal Street in Chinatown-the closest I'd ever been to an Asian country.
By the end of my internship, I was a little older, a little wiser and 12 of big city life. I hated the skyscrapers, tourists and the high price I had to pay for a cheeseburger and fries. But I had 13 , too. I was quicker, smarter and more independent. I knew I would 14 that feeling of having the world right at my doorstep. It was good 15 for the life of travel I'd soon begin.
Among all the members in the cat family, the Siberian tiger is the largest in size. Also known as the Northeast Tiger in China, the Siberian tiger is one of the most (endanger) animals in the world, mainly living in Russia's Far East and Northeast China. Now about 500 Siberian tigers are believed to be living in the wild. Long ago, Siberian tigers (be) all over Northeast Asia and Russian Far East, but today they are found mainly along the Chinese-Russian border and (possible) in North Korea. The main reason for their decrease in numbers is the (disappear) of their natural habitat. Fortunately, steps (take) to save this magnificent creature in recent years and as a consequence numbers are the rise.
Recently, a wild Siberian tiger has been spotted in a forest area in Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, (suggest) the ongoing improvement of the local ecological environment, according to forest rangers (护林人). News report says that footprints and excrement (排泄物) of a suspected Siberian tiger were found by local forest rangers and they checked the infrared (红外线) cameras in the area and saw appeared to be an adult wild tiger. A DNA test of the tiger's excrement has confirmed that it is new adult male tiger. rather than the one rescued and later released into the wild in
2021. "This is the fifth adult wild Siberian tiger has been spotted in the Muling forest-area in recent years," they said.
Nature, while beautiful, could also be unpredictable and merciless. But most importantly, we bear in mind that in the darkest times, there's always a light at the end of the tunnel, just like Mrs. Evans' cabin (小屋) light.
One bright summer day, my friend Peter and I decided to venture into the unexplored trails of the Great Smoky Mountains. Blessed with rich biodiversity and fascinating landscapes, the national park seemed a perfect getaway. Little did we know that our casual hike would soon turn into an unexpected personal incident, forever engraved in our memories.
We set off early in the morning, equipped with our backpacks and a map that was supposed to guide us through the winding trails. The sun was up, casting long shadows on the forest floor as we set off on our journey. We hiked, laughed, and marveled at the beauty of nature around us.
As we walked through the dense forests, taking in the natural wonders around us. we couldn't help but feel a sense of adventure coursing through our veins. The trail was rugged (崎岖的) and uneven, but we persevered through the challenging landscape.
Midway through our expedition, we stumbled upon a breathtaking waterfall, its glistemng waters cascading down the rocks in a quiet and peaceful melody. We sat down by the water's edge. taking a moment to get lost in the beauty of nature. The cool mist from the waterfall enveloped us. and we felt refreshed and energetic.
As the day wore on, we ventured deeper into the wilderness, eager to explore every corner of this natural paradise. We were so absorbed in the beauty of nature that just didn't notice our way and it seemed that we could not find the way back to the familiar part of the forest.
Panicking, we scrambled to find our way back but the dense vegetation and winding trails only served to confuse us further. We tried to remember any possible signs that might lead us back. No sooner had we celebrated our return to the clear trails than something worse happened.
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2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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Suddenly, the weather took a sudden turn.
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Just when we were about to give up, a faint light flickered (闪烁) in the distance.
