第一部分：阅读判断 (第1~10题，每题1分)
Do You Love Your Dog More Than Humans?
Elizabeth Anderson once had a dog named Grace. She and her husband cared for Grace and tried to keep her out of trouble. They took her on vacations and enjoyed her company around the house. When Grace died at age 14, they were deeply upset. Because Grace was a dog, "I was unable to talk to anyone about this great grief," says Anderson.
"But it's common to feel that way after the loss of a dog," says Stanley Coren, a professor of psychology. "Our relationship with dogs is simple. Some might call it true love."
The bond between people and their dogs is a lot like love. In one recent study, when the dogs and their owners just looked at each other, they both had a higher level of the hormone (荷尔蒙) associated with love. "It is very natural to form a bond between dogs and humans," says Takefumi Kikusui, author of the study. "But we found the same can't be said for humans and wolves."
"Dogs are man's best friend," says Coren. "We've trained them to be that way. We invented the dog to fit in our lives. For 14,000 years, we've been creating an animal which understands our communications and we understand its communications. They have a bond with us." For example, if a person points to something in a distance, a dog will look in the direction of the finger, just like a human. But what about a wolf? "It would simply look at the finger," Coren says.
For Anderson, dogs are more lovable than humans. She says, "They try their best to please us. They want to do whatever we want to do. Their love is not limited. They are good at all the things we enjoy in a relationship."
第二部分：阅读选择 (第11~15题，每题2分)
Marta Garcia: Inspired by Technology
Marta Garcia is a high school senior. In the past years she has been working on a variety of projects. The projects are part of her work with Techbridge, a nonprofit organization. Techbridge was set up in 2000 to increase the number of women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). It offers a range of after-school activities for students.
Techbridge focuses on learning by doing. It attracts Marta's interest. "When I was a kid," says Marta, "I wasn't into English. I was really into technology and math. My older sister was in Techbridge. She encouraged me to join. It was something for me to do after school. I found it pretty fun."
Marta has created a complex music-making machine. Her latest project is a digital piano, which shows how far her STEM skills have advanced. Marta's instructors have been following her progress closely. "I've seen her master STEM skills," says Techbridge CEO Linda Kekelis. "She's very confident to face challenges. She isn't afraid of temporary setbacks."
Marta plans to attend Smith College this fall. She is still drawn to math and technology. But she does not want to be limited to one particular course of study.
"I'm not sure what I want to do after college graduation," says Marta. "I know a STEM career is an option. The future will be filled with jobs that require STEM skills. So her love of technology and her experience with Techbridge will serve her well.
Once again, no one is born confident. It comes from trying and falling and trying again. Confidence comes from years of trials. The importance of self-confidence is that those who have it are the ones who have made the most mistakes and don't mind it at all because they know the mistakes lead to their proficiency and then eventual successes.
第三部分：概括段落大意 & 补全句子 (16~25题，每题1分)
How to Create a Five-Year Career Plan
①More and more people choose to make a five-year career plan. They think that the plan can help them to learn where they would like to go in the future. In fact, with a five-year plan, you can document the progress you have already made in your chosen career. You can also learn where you are likely to be heading in the future.
②The initial step is to think about an end goal. This can help you to gain focus on your career. When you are setting your end goal, make sure that you do not choose a job purely based on its salary. Though salaries for the job may be high now, demand often changes over time.
③The next step is to get an adviser. An adviser is generally a person who has achieved success in the career that you wish to take. Ideally, an adviser can give you sound career advice. Make sure that you choose your adviser carefully as they may provide you with great insight.
④Next, you will need to think about the abilities that you will need to fulfill your career plan. Assess your current work experience and past education; figure out any specific skills or knowledge you already have; identify any gaps that you will need to fill in order to meet your end goal; and list any opportunities that you can take to improve the skills or knowledge that you have identified.
⑤Finally, you will need to identify the jobs that you would like to take. If you feel that you already have the required skills and knowledge, apply for them. Even if you fail to get one, you will gain some invaluable knowledge from the interview.
Task 1 (16~20) 段落标题选择
Task 2 (21~25) 补全句子
