My horse,Treasure,is my hero because she helped me discover how to relate to her.In the process,she " fixed " my relationship with my husband and my children. When I got her,she was 2 years old, _ . She was not going to accept any kind of instructions from me. In the interest of not getting myself killed,I started to read and educate myself on ways to manage a high-spirited horse. I discovered natural horsemanship ,a method of training that focuses on communication.In order to communicate with another person,you must be understood.The very definition of understanding is two or more persons share the same idea. This simple definition had a big influence on me.I realized that communication is a two-way street! When I started to adopt horsemanship in my life,I noticed a change in the way other people related to me.My husband,when I stopped ordering him around,became happier and more helpful.My children,when I practiced being fair,firm and most of all,considerate,were motivated to act sooner,at a polite request instead of the orders from me. I think the most valuable life skill I learned from my horse is that pressure motivates. As soon as I applied these basic skills to my daily activities, I started to notice positive changes. My children were more considerate of each other.and started to ask first,without telling.I became aware of my position as a role model. Today,five years later,I have the perfect horse.I also have very polite kids and a very happy husband.There's nothing in the world that can compare to being loved by ones you love most---even if it all started with the attitude of a very special horse. . Which is the best title for the passage? A) A true treasure B) My family C) The importance of understanding D) An unforgettable experience
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BALl, Indonesia-China, a booming economy known for its air pollution and rising greenhouse gas emissions , is winning praise at an international climate confernce for its efforts to clean up and support anti-global warming moves. Some experts believe prefix = st1 /Chinahas surpassed theUnited Statesas the world's emitter of greenhouse gases, yet it has made long steps in improving energy efficiency and promoting renewable energy, environmentalists and officials said on Friday. "I think China is taking climate change seriously, and that's a good sign that there will be a good outcome here in Bali,"said Artur Runge-Metzger, head of the European Commission delegation at the conference on the Indonesian island. Even hard-to-please environmental groups are praising Beijing, though it's clear China, which relies heavily on dirty, outdated coal burning techniques has a lot more to do. China ranked 40thon environmental watchdog Germanwatch's annual index , which ranks 56 industrialized and developing countries, was an improvement of four places over last year, the group said on Friday. The US and Saudi Arabiawere the worst on the list, at 55thand 56thplaces, respectively. Last year, theUSwas ranked 53rd, followed byChina,Malaysia, andSaudi Arabia. Germanwatch noted the Chinese government has carried out policies promoting renewable energy, including orders that solar, wind, hydroelectric and other forms of renewable energy provide 10 percent of nation's power by 2010. it also has ordered key industries to reduce energy consumption by 20 percent. Politicians and activists said Chian's defensive attitude of the past has given way to constructive discussions at the Bali climate change conference. Beijing has also taken the lead among developing countries in calling for wealthier nations to speed up the transfer of cleaner technologies to _ to help move away from fossil fuels. Hans Verolme, director of WWF International's Global Climate Change Program, attributed China's position to concerns over energy security... In the passage, China is praised for_. A) its booming economy B) its support for anti-global warming moves C) its development in key industries D) its efficiency in energy use
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Ques: Protests at the use of animals in research have taken on a new and fearful character in Britain with the attempted murder of two British scientists by the terrorist technique of the pre - planted car - bomb. The research community will rightly be alarmed at these developments which have two aims: to draw public attention and to frighten people working in research with animals. The scientists insist that everything should be done to identify those responsible for the crimes and to put them on trial. The Defense Research Society has taken the practical step of offering a reward of PS10,000 for information leading to those responsible, but past experience is not encouraging. People are unlikely to be attracted by such offers. The professional police will similarly be challenged by the problem of finding a needle in a haystack. That is why the intellectual community in Britain and elsewhere must act more strongly in its own defense. There are several steps that can be taken, of which the chief one is to demand of all the organizations that exist with the declared aims of defending the interests of animals that they should declare clearly where they stand on violence towards people. And it will not be enough for the chairman and chairwoman of these organizations to make placatory statements on behalf of all their members. These people should also promise that it will be a test of continuing membership in their organizations that members and would-be members should declare that they will take no part in acts of violence against human beings. In the author's opinion,_. A) animal-protecting organizations should be declared illegal B) the scientists should take effective measures to protect themselves C) since people can lie, the problem about the rights of scientists can't be solved D) animal-protecting organizations should help the police to fight against the acts of violence against scientists
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Question: A good way to practice your writing and be recognized by professionals and scholars is to enter writing contests. There are a variety of different writing contests open to teens who enjoy writing essays, fictional stories, poems and other written pieces. Creative communication Essay Contest The Creative Communication Essay Contest is sponsored by Creative Communication, an organization which promotes and encourages creative writing in students. The contest is open to students in grades four to 12. To enter, submit an original , non-fiction essay of 100 to 300 words on a topic of your choice. The contest is held three times a year with a fall deadline in October, a spring deadline in February and a summer deadline in July. Winners are chosen each time, one in each of the three divisions--grades 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12. American Library of Student Poetry Contest The American Library of Student Poetry Contest is open to students in grades three to 12. To enter, submit an original poem of 20 lines or less. Poems are judged on originality, creativity and artistic quality, and submissions are accepted throughout the year, with the winners being announced in September. First-,second- and third-place winners are chosen within each of the four grade categories, grades 3-5,6-7, 8-9, 10-12. YCteen Essay Contest The YCteen Essay Contest is hosted by YCteen, a life style magazine for teens. The contest is open to American teens , ages 14to19, and is held twice a year with the first deadline being in October and the second in December. To enter, submit an original, non-fiction essay of about 800 words answering a given essay question. Past questions have focused on issues such as climate change and activism. All winning entries will be published on the YCteen website and in the print version of the magazine. Scholastic Art & Writing Awards The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is an art and creative writing contest hosted and sponsored by a group of more than 100 literary art organizations across the United States. The contest is... The main purpose of the passage is to _ . A) tell teens how to enter writing contests B) show the benefits of writing contests C) offer tips on how to win writing contests D) introduce writing contests for teens
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D