【文章內(nèi)容簡(jiǎn)介】 )sadness of owning a pet. It speaks, as well, to people39。s widely differing expectations over the developing scientific procedure (步驟 )ycy Most of the readers who favored the idea strongly believed it would produce at least a close copy of the original。 many felt the process would actually return an exact copy. Those on the other side, however, held little hope that clone could truly recreate a pet。 many simply did not wish to go against the natural law of life and death. Both sides expressed equal love for their animals. More of them owned “ the best dog/cat in the world” . They thought of their pets as their “ best friend” or “ a member of the family” . They told moving stories of pets39。 heroism, intelligence and selfless devotion. Little wonders the loss is so disturbingand the cloning so attractive. “ People bee very close to their animals, and the loss can be just as hard to bear as when a friend or family member dies,” says Gary Kowalski, author of goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet. “ For me, cloning feels like an attempt to turn death away? It39。s understandable. Death is always painful. It39。s difficult to deal with. It39。s hard to accept.” But would cloning reduce the blow? This question seems to be at the heart of this problem. 60． So far as the cloning of pets is concerned, a recent survey shows that, of all pet owners, . A． a lot more of them are for it B． a lot more of them are against it C． very few of them are willing to tell their opinions ． D． about half of them are for it and the other half against it 61． The expression “ eventual sadness of owning a pet.” (in paragraph 3) refers to . A． the death of one39。s pet ycy B． the final ownership of a pet C． the troubles one has to deal with in keeping a pet D． the dangers involved in the cloning of a pet 62． In spite of their differences on the problem of cloning, it seems that . A． all pet owners love their pets very much B． all pet owners try to go against the natural law of life and death C． people who support cloning love their pets more D． people who dislike cloning love their pets more 63． From what Gary Kowalski says, we can know that he . A． has never thought about the problem of cloning B． thinks it hard to accept the idea of cloning pets C． is in favor of the idea of cloning pets D． is all against the cloning of pets C Winter39。s short days are more than cold. For many people, winter depression, the most mon type of Seasonal Affective Disorder(SAD), is as much a part of the reason as hats and scarves(圍巾 ). Winter serious SAD sufferers may need medical treatment. Those feeling a little blue can help themselves by sticking to a healthy lifestyle. Here are some tips: Pace yourself. Don39。t expect to do everything you normally can. Set a realistic schedule. Don39。t listen to negative thinking, like blaming yourself or expecting to fail. Get involved in activities that make you feel good or feel like you39。ve achieved something. For example, play table tennis or badminton. If you are feeling depressed, you may feel like staying away from friends. Yet this is a time when friends support can be helpful. Call them regularly. Remember, the more we put off calling or visiting a friend, the harder it is to rebuild a friendship. Think clearly about what39。s wrong or right. Instead of giving in to vague feelings of sadness, look at your problems objectively. Break down problems into specific issues that you can work on. Regular exercise helps to prevent and ease depression. Eat well. Studies show that a healthy diet can help to maintain(keep) a healthy body and mind. The vitamins, minerals and micronutrients found in a balanced diet may help our bodies to produce feelgood hormones(荷爾蒙 ). Foods containing chemicals to help produce feelgood hormones include bananas, turkey, nuts and seeds. Eat at least five pieces of fruit and vegetables every day. . Symptoms(癥狀 ) of SAD: No interests or pleasure in things you used to enjoy Increased need for sleep A change in eating habits, especially an appetite for sweet or starchy(含淀粉的 ) foods Weight gain A heavy feeling in the arms or legs A drop in energy level Difficulty