2011高考英语 英语最新时文阅读素材

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 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 Britain. 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 marked the country's first step towards recognizing the protection of animals. There are many ways you can show your love for China's animals. Why not start an animal club at your school? Learn about endangered species in China and think about ways to raise people's awareness of these creatures.Think 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 gerbil (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 su...