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A happy beagle（小猎犬） called Bella loves Amazon boxes. It tears into them while ignoring other delivery boxes. Little Bit, a tortoiseshell cat, is similarly consumed—but by socks. It raids（偷袭） the laundry basket in the middle of the night and also paws through the open suitcases of house guests, who almost always find themselves missing a sock in the morning. Pets do some pretty weird things. But these strange behaviors often make perfect sense to the pets, said scientists who study animal behaviors. "These behaviors are not invented on the spot, " said Carlo Siracusa, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. The pets are doing behaviors that their wild ancestors did, but they've changed them a bit to fit their new lives as pets.

Dogs can be trained to roll over and play dead. But their ancient instincts from their wolf ancestors are still there. Instincts, or instinctive behaviors, are behaviors that are done without thinking. They don't have to be learned. For example, some dogs will scratch the ground after pooping（排便）. But they＇re not trying to bury their poop. They want other animals to notice it. "They are depositing smell in those areas, " Siracusa said. "It's almost like drawing a picture with a big red marker around it, " he added.

Cats, on the other hand, almost always bury their waste. "They are covering their tracks, " says Monique Udell, an expert on human-animal interactions who works at Oregon State University. Cats are predators, meaning they hunt other animals for food. But other animals hunt them, too. So they don't want to be seen-or smelled. Mikel Delgado, the founder of a California-based cat behavior consulting service, said that many other cat behaviors, arise from cats' wild origins.

While dogs share many behaviors inherited（继承） from wolves, they＇ve also developed a few of their own. "Puppy dog eyes", the innocent look that many humans are helpless to resist, is one. Over the time period that they've lived with people, dogs have developed certain muscles around their eyes. This helps them make the adorable expressions that win over humans. Like wolves, dogs also like to lick faces. Humans think their pets are kissing them, but they are not. "It's how wolf puppies get food from their parents' mouths, "Siracusa said. "It also can be a sign of submission. When a lower-ranking individual approaches a higher-ranking one, it gets down real low and licks the dominant one to say: 'I'm not a threat to you. '"

The American actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotempora1 dementia（痴 呆）, "a cruel disease", his family said in1 a statement posted on Thursday to the website of the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration （AFTD）. Last year, Willis was originally diagnosed with aphasia, a comprehension and communication disorder. His family said at the time that he was "stepping away" from his acting career as a result. "Since we announced Bruce's diagnosis of aphasia in spring 2022, Bruce's condition has progressed and we now have a more specific diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia （known as FTD）, " continued the statement. "Challenges with communication" are one of the symptoms Willis faces with FTD, which is the most common form of dementia in people under 60-with most FTD cases occurring between the ages of 45 and 64, according to the AFTD. The disease is likely more common than statistics suggest, as it is lesser known and can take years to receive a formal diagnosis.

FTD is a degenerative （变性的, 退化的） brain disorder. Symptoms may include uncharacteristic personality changes and unexplained struggles with decision-making, speaking or language comprehension are among the most common presenting symptoms. 

While there is currently neither a cure nor treatments available for the condition, the Willis family writes that they hope to help change this. 

"As Bruce's condition advances, we hope that any media attention can be focused on shining a light on this disease that needs far more awareness and research, " his family said, adding that Willis has always believed in using his voice to raise awareness and help others, both in and out of the public eye. 

"Bruce has always found joy in life—and has helped everyone he knows to do the same, " the statement concluded. "Your continued compassion, understanding, and respect will enable us to help Bruce live as full a life as possible. "

At 71, Maye Musk, who has been modeling since the age of 15and had four billboards in Times Square in her 60s, probably a record, looks better than ever! The silver-haired, bright smiling COVERGIRL, and mom of famed Tesla founder/CEO Elon Musk, revealed her secrets in an EXCLUSIVE interview with Hollywood Life while attending the BlogHIer Health Summit as a panelist（专门小组成员）in Los Angeles, California. "I look good because there＇s good lighting!" she joked, at first. "Seventy-one doesn't bother me. I think I'm going to be looking great at 81 and 91 and I hope to be 101! Mainly I have to eat very well, which is hard, because there's so much temptation and I have to maintain my weight not only for health but for energy as well. And fortunately, I am a dietician, which means I advise people on what kind of food should be eaten to keep healthy. " She revealed that she "eats vegetarian at home because I'm a bad cook and then when I go out I'll have some meat, fish and chicken and then I will take some home with me and then I have it lasting two more days". That＇s the secret to good gut（肠道）health, everyone！ Maye has recently opened up in a new book, A Woman Makes a Plan: Advice for a Lifetime of Adventure, Beauty, and Success, which is now in more than 100 countries with more to be announced soon, and revealed that it was her children's advice to put the stories about her personal struggles into her book. "My kids, Elon, Kimball and Tosca, said 'you have to talk about your struggles, and tell people how you struggled and how you survived because people think you are too perfect on Instagram'. "

"I think people will learn that they don't need to learn about me, but they will see themselves in the book, " Maye continued to say. "It still shows that you will go through times in your life when you have financial problems, but if you can keep your health and you can keep a positive attitude, you just have to get out there and let people appreciate you, " she said.

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That school year God blessed me with two trusted children—Tom and Mary. Whenever I went out for training, programs or personal matters, I left everything to them.

However, the peace was ruined when one day I lost one thousand pesos (比索) in my bag. I always kept my wallet near me. I only chose my trusted students to get near my things. I kept the door of my office closed every time I went for my classes. My spine trembled upon my seeing my money was no longer there. I scanned my wallet, my secret pocket and everything in my room. But all my attempts were in vain.

I was angry. That morning before my class ended, I appealed to everyone to help me catch the "thief". At 4:00 in the afternoon that day, I reminded them about my warning of returning my money before investigation took place. Then suddenly, a boy called Larry said, "Miss, look at the paper on the floor!"

My heart beat wildly when I saw the crumpled paper which I thought useless. I replied to them immediately upon holding the paper. "Yes, here it is!" I showed it to them. They urged me to open the paper. I opened it and to my surprise, I saw the one thousand pesos! I felt relieved. Then, a letter appeared among the banknotes.

"Miss, I am sorry that I stole the money. I returned it. Do not tell my classmates that I returned the money and do not mention anything about it in class, because it hurts me. Thank you, Miss. But I can't tell you why I stole your money."

Oh my God! My brain flashed the handwriting of my trusted boy—the "thief". I was sure this was Tom's handwriting.

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2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。

The next day, I called Tom to my office.

……

We went to the hospital and saw Mary's mother.

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1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Dear Peter,

……

Yours,

Li Hua

China is widely known for its ancient civilization which has continued all the way through into modern times,  the fact that there were many ups and downs in its history. There exist many reasons  this has been possible, but one of the main  (factor) has been the Chinese writing system.

At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language, dating back several thousand years to the use of longgu-animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in today's hanzi.

By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600-1046 BCE), these symbols  (become) a well-developed writing system. Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided  (geographic),  (lead) to many varieties of dialects and characters. This, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BCE).

Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system  (begin) to develop in one direction. That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or  dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing.

Today, the Chinese writing system is seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form, (know) as Chinese calligraphy, and it is also an important part of Chinese culture. As China plays a greater role in global affairs, an (increase) number of international students are starting to appreciate China's culture and history through this amazing language.

Five years ago, a friend asked me to look after his cat while he went on holiday, and I realized the idea had potential on a bigger scale. So I moved to London and decided to 1  cat sitting.

For me, cat sitting is about 2 two groups of people who need what the other can offer. I get to stay in people's 3 without rent while they're on holiday. The owners get 4 cat sitting. It also means that there is someone to keep an eye on their homes while they are away. It seems a fairer 5 than just watering plants or walking dogs—I'm more of a cat person.

I have always loved cats, and their gentle temper makes them ideal 6 for someone working from home. Cats have such different personalities, so it's not surprising that I 7 more with some than others. An owner once told me not to 8 her cat to sit on me, as it had happened only once. But just four days later, the cat came over and sat on my lap. I sent her a photo!

Cat sitting helps me with my 9 anxiety disorder, too. I want to be around people, but sometimes I can't. Sometimes, this anxiety even 10 me from leaving the house. But since becoming a cat sitter my mental health has 11 . Having my own 12 gives me the power to plan my day. I can recharge when I need to and can go out and meet people when I want. The cats have 13 helped.

Now I have stayed in 25 houses, 14  30 cats and saved more than 10,000 pounds that would have gone on 15  . One day I want to save up for a flat so I can have a cat of my own.

As Valentine's Day is coming, many of us start thinking of creative and thoughtful ways to express our love to our family and friends.Here are several ways to show love to strangers.

Practice compassion (同情). As humans, we often forget about the feelings of others. The people counting out all their coins to pay at the grocery store (杂货店), may be using every last penny they have to feed their family.Maybe you can offer help by paying for groceries or helping them put their groceries in the car. An ounce of compassion goes a long way to show others that you care.

Hold the door for others, offer to help a neighbor lift a heavy box, or pick up something someone has dropped and return it. Say "Thank you", offer to help someone standing on the side of the highway with a broken-down car, or ask people you meet how their day is going.

Make someone smile. A sweet smile is the best way to show your kindness and start a conversation. Go out of your way to make someone smile daily. Give praise to people you come across, pay for a stranger's meal or even tell a small joke to make a person laugh.

Offer encouragement.They may need some words of encouragement. Reach out to these people. Talk to them and give them the motivation (动力) they need to keep moving forward with their lives.

A．Give meaningful gifts.

B．Be polite to others through kindness.

C．Pick up rubbish on the street or at the park.

D．In situations like this, put yourself in other people's shoes.

E．We all meet people in public who may be down on their luck.

F．All of these may be just what they need to get through a difficult day.

G．But the holiday also gives us an opportunity to show love to others we don't know.

While the arts can't stop the COVID-19 virus or the social unrest we see in the world today, they can give us insight into the choices we make when moving through crises and chaos. The arts invite everyone to think in new ways.

We often experience works of art as something that's pleasing to our senses without a full understanding of the creative effort. Great art often shows us contradictions and crises, and we can learn a great deal from their resolutions (解决). Through our understanding of art, we can gain a deeper understanding of how we might overcome our own challenges. In understanding extremes of contrast, we can see the beauty in art with themes that are not simply pleasing for their magnificent features or qualities.

Beethoven offers a wonderful example of moving artfully through crises and chaos. He composed his Symphony No.9 as his hearing loss became more and more pronounced. The opening of the symphony seems to come out of nowhere, from near silence in the opening to a full expression of what many consider to be the joy of freedom and universal brotherhood with Schiller's Ode to joy (欢乐颂). Beethoven appears to have created a work of art that not only freed him from his personal struggles, but one that also speaks to the joy of living together in peace and harmony.

Have a dialogue between the two opposing parts and you will find that they always start out fighting each other until we come to an appreciation of difference—a oneness of the two opposing forces. The arts offer many lessons that can help us gain the knowledge we need to move more confidently in today's competitive and uncertain environment. An openness to arts-based solutions will give you more control over your future.