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1、英语最新时文及双语阅读1、Time to think more about animals动物是人类最亲密的伙伴，他们需要我们的保护和尊重。THE first time I visited a Chinese supermarket, it made me think about how different countries treat animals. I was shocked to see fish tanks (鱼缸) with so many live fish. Each did not have enough room to turn round and there were
2、dead fish floating on the surface. I was horrified (惊骇的), but then I saw hundreds of crabs (螃蟹) in pots dying under the bright lights. But for a lifelong animal lover like me, the worst were the tanks of turtles, all destined (去往的) to end up as soup.No live animals are sold in supermarkets in Britai
3、n. It is seen as cruel as the animal undergoes (承受) unnecessary pain before being eaten. Animals for food are killed as quickly and as humanely (慈悲地) as possible. In 2004, China passed its first law on the Regulations on the Management of Experimental Animals. It was only 200 characters long, but it
4、 marked the countrys first step towards recognizing the protection of animals. There are many ways you can show your love for Chinas animals. Why not start an animal club at your school? Learn about endangered species in China and think about ways to raise peoples awareness of these creatures.Think
5、about what you eat. That turtle soup may be delicious, but where did that turtle come from? Is it made from common turtle, or a rarer breed (更罕见的品种)? Dogs are our friends, so should we really eat them? Try and find out the sources of all the meat you eat.If you buy a pet rabbit, terrapin (龟), or ger
6、bil (沙鼠), make sure you read up on the best ways to care for that animal. Feed the animal the right food, and give it a suitable bed. Pets are not toys you can just play with and throw away; they are living creatures, so make sure you think carefully before undertaking the responsibility of caring f
7、or an animal.2、Its time to breathe the fresh air在金桂飘香、漫山红叶的绚烂秋日，你还闷在屋里？走，大家一起郊游去，尽情享受大自然的美妙！With golden sunshine and a gentle breeze (微风), autumn is the most beautiful seasons in the year. This is a great time to go outside and have fun. Go to a valley to see red maple trees (枫树), go and pick fruit
8、in an orchard (果园) or find an open field to fly your kite in.However, for many high school students, these great activities may be just a dream. With plenty of work to do, they spend all their hours indoors, struggling for a high mark in their exams.Of course, study is one of the most important thin
9、gs for teenagers. But life is definitely much more than that. Sometimes we may be so occupied (占据) with studying that we forget how to make life wonderful. In doing so, we lose the real purpose of life ?a to be a valuable and happy person. To enjoy just how great it is to be alive, we have to put do
10、wn our books and pens and look around us. Students, take some exercise to improve your health, talk with your parents and friends for understanding and walk around outside to refresh (振作) your body and mind.Going out and enjoying the beautiful countryside often helps our creativity in our work. Chin
11、ese craftsman (工匠) Lu Ban created a saw to help woodworkers. But if he hadnt walked outside, he would not have been inspired by a kind of toothed (锯齿状的) grass. We could also suppose if Newton hadnt rested under that apple tree, then he wouldnt have been hit by an apple, and his classic (经典的) theorie
12、s would not have come out. Going out is not only a break from hard work, but a chance to add to life experience. So come on, give your brain a good rest. Step out of the books and get your bag ready for an autumn outing. We are sure you will get much more than knowledge from the exciting journey.3、C
13、hina steps up the war on drugs他们青春年少，却因服食摇头丸而走上绝路。那些凋谢的花儿留给了我们惨痛的教训！SONG Gang lay weakly on the bed. As thin as a stick, he spends his time looking out of the hospital window. Four years ago, the boy followed his classmates into a disco bar and was given some ecstasy (摇头丸). It made me feel extremely
14、 happy. So I began to want them more often and life becomes horrible, said the 18-year-old. Now he is struggling on the edge of death.Songs story is sad, but he is not alone. In recent years, the number of young drug users in China has rapidly increased. With little knowledge about soft drugs like e
15、cstasy, teens tend to believe they are safer than heroin. According to a recent survey among young drug users in China, some take drugs because of curiosity (好奇心) and wanting to feel high. Some just want to follow fashion. Others even believe drugs help you lose weight.What teens dont realize is how
16、 difficult life can be after getting addicted to soft drugs. Jiao Juan, 19, never expected to become a murderer (杀人犯). Having taken ecstasy, she went crazy and killed a man to get money for more drugs. Looking back, she cant believe what she did and is in deep regret. But it is too late, she is in prison. However, it is never too late to make teens aware of the harm (害处) of soft drugs. This month China and
