Some people say that their dogs become upset when they are left home alone for a long time. We can't always 1 our dogs with us on our trips.
That's a common problem. I've heard of lots of 2 to ease(缓解) your pets' stress, like leaving the TV or radio on when they are 3 alone. Studies have suggested that TV and radio can actually 4 our pets because of the changes in programming and the musical styles.
Dog owners sometimes ask, "Does 5 ease pets the same way it can relax people?" The answer is "yes"—but it 6 on the music.
Classical harp(竖琴) music is used around the world to 7 ease stress in dogs, cats and other animals. There are even sound systems in animal rooms to create a 8 environment.
Studies show that dogs and cats seem to show 9 stress when listening to classical music. Cats will relax in front of the speakers when classical music is 10, and many dogs will actually bark less—especially when listening to the music of Bach.
Computers are very important to modern life. Many people think that in the future computers will be used in lots of fields in our life. It is thought that we won't have to go shopping because we can get most things on the Internet. There will be no more books because we can get all texts from computers. The Internet will be used to play games, watch films and buy food. Most telephone calls will be made by computers, too.
Some people are glad about these new ways of shopping and communicating. Others do not think that computers will replace our old ways.
Let's look at books, for example. Some people think that one day we will not read books made of paper. Instead, we will buy and read books by using computers. We will read texts on small pocket computers. The computers will keep many different books in them at the same time. We won't need to turn lots of pages and paper will be saved. Computerized books will be used more and more.
Is the Internet shopping such a pleasure as going to the shop? Many people say it is not. It is a pleasure to go into shops and look at things you want to buy. It is also unlikely that many people will want to read large texts on our computers. Paper books will perhaps be more friendly. Maybe computers won't change these two habits.
TWO English phrases show what people think about mice and rats: "As quiet as a mouse", and "a dirty rat".
People think rats are dirty because they live in sewers(下水道) and other unclean places. They also carry diseases(疾病). Having a rat in your house is bad news. They smell terrible and make a lot of noise.
Calling someone a "rat" in English means they are not to be trusted(信任). Saying "Rats!" is also a way to show that you are angry.
Mice, on the other hand, are seen as quiet and cute. They live in fields and as unwelcome guests in people's houses. They are small and often kept as pets. Walt Disney's famous character Mickey Mouse helped make them lovable to children. Jerry, from the Tom and Jerry cartoons, is smart and naughty. It makes everyone happy.
Rats and mice are both classed as rodents(啮齿类). But people think about them in different ways!
A
On a Quiet Night
———- Tang Li Bai
I saw the moonlight before my couch
And wonder if it were not the frost on the ground
I raised my head and looked out on the mountain moon
I bowed my head and thought of my far-off home
B
Homesickness
————-by Yu Guangzhong
In my childhood
Homesickness was a small stamp
I was here
And my mother was over there
When I grew up
Homesickness was a narrow ship-ticket
I was here
And my bride was over there
And then
Homesickness was
With me outside
And my mother inside
But now
Homesickness is a shallow strait
I am on this side
And the mainland is on the other side
—I'd like some fish.
There are many things that you should be careful with when you are alone at home. Read the following solutions to protect yourself.
Keep the door locked when you are alone at home. Many people think it's the best way to protect themselves.
Keep a list of phone numbers to call for help—such as 110, the police station or a neighbor's number.
Be careful with the electrical appliances (电器). If you don't know how to use them, ask your parents. Make a safety check before going to sleep.
Look through the keyhole when you hear the doorbell. If there are strangers, ask "Who's that?" with the door locked and say "Come back later." Don't tell them that your parents are away. Say "Mum's having a shower." or "Dad's having a sleep."
Protect Yourself When Home Alone | |
Situations | Solutions |
You are alone at home | Keep the door . |
To | Keep a list of phone numbers. |
Before | Make a safety check of the electrical appliances. |
Talk to the strangers | Ask "?" |
Don't say your parents | . |
