Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens are to start a...

Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens are to start a war on gray-headed flying foxes. These super bats have invaded one of Australia’s most famous public spaces. Officials have said the animals are destroying trees and have to move on.

These unwanted guests at Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens look like tiny foxes with wings. Officials have estimated there are about 11,000 of them living in the harbor-side park. After inspecting damage to dozens of trees they now believe there are twice as many as previously thought. Branches have been breaking under the weight of these furry invaders and their droppings have been poisoning plants.

Help may well be at hand, however, in the shape of the ordinary garbage bin. The gardens’ director Dr. Tim Entwistle hopes the unpleasant sounds of crashing bin lids will agitate the flying foxes and force them to move on. “The way to disturb them is to use noises, so we’ve used the loud noises made by rubbish bins in the past. You can also use speakers as long as you move the noise around, and what we’ll do is to have a series of noises, at the beginning and end of the day. What we’ve found in the past is that the flying foxes leave the gardens and go somewhere else,” said Tim.

The gray-headed flying fox is Australia’s largest bat. It flies around at night using its eyes and a powerful sense of smell to search for fruit and flowers. Officials at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney have said they’re optimistic the unwelcome colony can be uprooted. If and when the bats do move to other parts of the city they will of course then become someone else’s problem.

1.Why do people want to get rid of the flying foxes?

A. Because the gardens are important public places.

B. Because they are polluting the city.

C. Because many garbage bins have been damaged by them.

D. Because they’re threatening the survival of trees and other plants.

2.What are people doing to get rid of the flying foxes?

A. Shooting them.　　 B. Making loud noises.

C. Shaking the trees hard.　　 D. Cutting some trees down.

3.Which of the following can replace the underlined “agitate” in Paragraph 3?

A. excite　　 B. kill

C. disturb　　 D. discourage

4.What does the writer imply from the last paragraph?

A. The bats will still stay in the gardens.

B. Some other areas will have to deal with the bats.

C. The grey-headed flying fox often eats trees.

D. The damage caused by the bats is serious.

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Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens are to start a war on gray-headed flying foxes. These super bats have invaded one of Australia’s most famous public spaces. Officials have said the animals are destroying trees and have to move on.

These unwanted guests at Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens look like tiny foxes with wings. Officials have estimated there are about 11,000 of them living in the picturesque harbor-side park. After inspecting damage to dozens of trees they now believe there are twice as many as previously thought. Branches have been breaking under the weight of these furry invaders and their droppings have been poisoning plants.

Help may well be at hand, however, in the shape of the ordinary garbage bin. The gardens’ director Dr. Tim Entwistle hopes the unpleasant sounds of crashing bin lids will agitate the flying foxes and force them to move on. “The way to disturb them is to use noises, so we’ve used the loud noises made by rubbish bins in the past. You can also use speakers as long as you move the noise around, and what we’ll do is have a series of noises, at the beginning and end of the day. What we’ve found in the past is that the flying foxes leave the gardens and go somewhere else,” said Tim.

The gray-headed flying fox is Australia’s largest bat. It flies around at night using its eyes and a powerful sense of smell to search for fruit and flowers. Officials at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney have said they’re optimistic the unwelcome colony can be uprooted. If and when the bats do move to other parts of the city they will of course then become someone else’s problem.

1.According to the passage, Why do people want to get rid of the flying foxes ?

A.Because the garden are important public places.

B.Because they are polluting the city.

C.Because many garbage bins have been damaged by them.

D.Because they’re threatening the survival of trees and other plants.

2.In order to get rid of the flying foxes, what are people doing?

A.They are shooting them.

B.They are using rubbish containers.

C.They are shaking the trees hard.

D.They are cutting some trees down.

3.Which of the following can replace the underlined “agitate” in Paragraph 3?

A.Excite B.kill

C.disturb D.discourage

4.What does the writer imply from the last paragraph?

A.The bats will still stay in the gardens.

B.Some area will have to deal with the bats.

C.The grey-headed flying fox often eat trees

D.The damage caused by the bats is serious

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American Watersports

Tuesday--Saturday

Located on the beach of the Sea Gardens Beach Resort, there are fun things to rent for the whole family. They offer rentals for kayaks, jetskis, and even parasails! Enjoy the water upclose or from a bird's eye view! No matter what activity you're enjoying, be sure to protect yourself and your family from the sun's powerful rays and apply plenty of sun block!

15th Street Boat Company

Monday --Saturday

15th Street Boat Company offers rental boats of all kinds. They're sure to have what you are looking for, whether it's a small boat for a quick and simple outing or an extravagent boat with comfortable seats with a stereo(立体声) and high tech navigation(导航). You can rent a boat for half a day, a couple days, or even weeks at a time. If you want it, they've got it. It's fun for everyone!

Coconut's Watersports

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Sunday

Coconuts Water Sports is open 7 days a week for your convenience and offers tons of water fun for the whole family. Jet ski activities last 30 minutes or 1 hour and can make stops along the way. You must be at least 14 years of age to ride alone and can be as young as 3 to ride along with an adult. Everybody is required to wear a life jacket and a license is required to operate the jet ski. Bathing suits and shorts are recommended.

Jet Ski Tours of Miami

Thursday-Sunday 10 a.m.-7p.m.

Jet Ski Tours of Miami includes onsite parking, indoor restrooms, lockers, and life jackets for participants. You may choose a one or two hour tour and each jet ski can hold up to 3 people. You must be at least 18 years old in order to ride. As long as you are accompanied by an adult, there is no age limitation for any passenger. There is a restaurant nearby to eat at. The tour visits 6 different islands and passes by Bayside and Hard Rock. You may even catch a glimpse of dolphins playing or a manatee resting in these fabulous Florida waters.

1.What activity is convenient for the visitors to have lunch?

A. Jet Ski Tours of Miami        B. Coconut's Watersports

C.15th Street Boat Company      D. American Watersports

2.To satisfy your son’s curiosity about marine animals, you ___________.

A. will rent a boat to ride with him.

B. prefer an extravagant (奢侈的) boat with comfortable seats with a stereo.

C. would like to prefer American Watersports to Florida waters.

D. can choose the tour to Bayside and Hard Rock.

3. If you like to sail a boat, you can________.

A. go to the Sea Gardens Beach Resort        B. visit 15th Street Boat Company

C. choose Jet Ski Tours of Miami             D. go to Coconut’s Watersports

4.To ride alone in the jet ski activities, _____________.

A. you have to be at least 14 years old.          B. you can choose to wear a life jacket or not.

C. you must be over18 years old.               D. you have to be with parents.

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American Watersports　　 Tuesday-Saturday

Located on the beach of the Sea Gardens Beach Resort, there are fun things to rent for the whole family. They offer rentals for kayaks, jet skis, and even parasail! Enjoy the water up-close or from a bird’s eye view! No matter what activity you’re enjoying, be sure to protect yourself and your family from the sun’s powerful rays and apply plenty of sun block!

15th Street Boat Company　 Monday-Saturday

15th Street Boat Company offers rental boats of all kinds. They’re sure to have what you are looking for, whether it’s a small boat for a quick and simple outing or an extravagant boat with comfortable seats with a stereo and high tech navigation. You can rent a boat for half a day or a couple of days, or even weeks at a time. If you want it, they’ve got it. It’s fun for everyone!

Coconut’s Watersports　　　　 9am-5pm Monday through Sunday

Coconut’s Watersports is open 7 days a week for your convenience and offers tons of water fun for the whole family. Jet Ski activities last 30 minutes or 1 hour and can make stops along the way. You must be at least 14 years of age to ride alone and can be as young as 3 to ride along with an adult. Everybody is required to wear a life jacket and a license is required to operate the Jet Ski. Bathing suits and shorts are recommended.

Jet Ski Tours of Miami　　　　 Thursday-Sunday 10am-7pm

Jet Ski Tours of Miami includes onsite parking, indoor restrooms, lockers, and life jackets for participants. You may choose a one or two tour and each Jet Ski can hold up to 3 people. You must be at least 18 years old in order to ride. As long as you are accompanied by an adult, there is no age limitation for any passenger. There is a restaurant nearby to eat at. The tour visits 6 different islands and passes by Bayside and Hard Rock. You may even catch a glimpse of dolphins or a manatee resting in these fabulous Florida waters.

1.Which of the following can help you enjoy sailing a boat?

A. Choose Jet Ski Tours of Miami.　　 B. Go to the Sea Gardens Beach Resort.

C. Visit 15th Street Boat Company.　　 D. Visit Coconut’s Watersports.

2.What’s a necessary requirement to ride alone in the Jet Ski activities?

A. One must stay with parents.　　 B. One must be at least 14 years old.

C. One apply plenty of sun block.　　 D. One must wear bathing suits and shorts.

3.What will you do to satisfy your son’s curiosity about marine(海洋的) animals?

A. You prefer the tour to Bayside and Hard Rock.

B. You prefer a luxury boat with comfortable seats with a stereo.

C. You’d like to choose American Watersports.

D. You would like to rent a boat to ride with him.

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American Watersports　　 Tuesday-Saturday

Located on the beach of the Sea Gardens Beach Resort, there are fun things to rent for the whole family. They offer rentals for kayaks, jet skis, and even parasail! Enjoy the water up-close or from a bird’s eye view! No matter what activity you’re enjoying, be sure to protect yourself and your family from the sun’s powerful rays and apply plenty of sun block!

15th Street Boat Company　 Monday-Saturday

15th Street Boat Company offers rental boats of all kinds. They’re sure to have what you are looking for, whether it’s a small boat for a quick and simple outing or an extravagant boat with comfortable seats with a stereo and high tech navigation. You can rent a boat for half a day or a couple of days, or even weeks at a time. If you want it, they’ve got it. It’s fun for everyone!

Coconut’s Watersports　　　　 9am-5pm Monday through Sunday

Coconut’s Watersports is open 7 days a week for your convenience and offers tons of water fun for the whole family. Jet Ski activities last 30 minutes or 1 hour and can make stops along the way. You must be at least 14 years of age to ride alone and can be as young as 3 to ride along with an adult. Everybody is required to wear a life jacket and a license is required to operate the Jet Ski. Bathing suits and shorts are recommended.

Jet Ski Tours of Miami　　　　 Thursday-Sunday 10am-7pm

Jet Ski Tours of Miami includes onsite parking, indoor restrooms, lockers, and life jackets for participants. You may choose a one or two tour and each Jet Ski can hold up to 3 people. You must be at least 18 years old in order to ride. As long as you are accompanied by an adult, there is no age limitation for any passenger. There is a restaurant nearby to eat at. The tour visits 6 different islands and passes by Bayside and Hard Rock. You may even catch a glimpse of dolphins or a manatee resting in these fabulous Florida waters.

1.Which of the following can help you enjoy sailing a boat?

A.Choose Jet Ski Tours of Miami. B.Go to the Sea Gardens Beach Resort.

C.Visit 15th Street Boat Company. D.Visit Coconut’s Watersports.

2.What’s a necessary requirement to ride alone in the Jet Ski activities?

A.One must stay with parents. B.One must be at least 14 years old.

C.One apply plenty of sun block. D.One must wear bathing suits and shorts.

3.What will you do to satisfy your son’s curiosity about marine(海洋的) animals?

A.You prefer the tour to Bayside and Hard Rock.

B.You prefer a luxury boat with comfortable seats with a stereo.

C.You’d like to choose American Watersports.

D.You would like to rent a boat to ride with him.

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American Watersports Tuesday-Saturday

Located on the beach of the Sea Gardens Beach Resort, there are fun things to

rent for the whole family. They offer rentals for kayaks, jet skis, and even parasail!

Enjoy the water up-close or from a bird’s eye view! No matter what activity you’re

enjoying, be sure to protect yourself and your family from the sun’s powerful rays and  apply plenty of sun block!

15^th Street Boat Company Monday-Saturday

15^th Street Boat Company offers rental boats of all kinds. They’re sure to have what you are looking for, whether it’s a small boat for a quick and simple outing or an extravagant boat with comfortable seats with a stereo and high tech navigation. You can rent a boat for half a day or a couple of days, or even weeks at a time. If you want it, they’ve got it. It’s fun for everyone!

Coconut’s Watersports 9am-5pm Monday-Sunday

Coconut’s Watersports is open 7 days a week and offers tons of water fun for the whole family. Jet Ski activities last 30 minutes or 1 hour and can make stops along the way. You must be at least 14 years of age to ride alone and can be as young as 3 to ride along with an adult. Everybody is required to wear a life jacket and a license is required to operate the Jet Ski. Bathing suits and shorts are recommended.

Jet Ski Tours of Miami 10am-7pm Thursday-Sunday

Jet Ski Tours of Miami includes onsite parking, indoor restrooms, lockers, and life jackets for participants. You may choose a one or two tour and each Jet Ski can hold up to 3 people. You must be at least 18 years old in order to ride. As long as you are accompanied by an adult, there is no age limitation for any passenger. There is a restaurant nearby to eat at. The tour visits 6 different islands and passes by Bayside and Hard Rock. You may even catch sight of dolphins, turtles or a crab resting in these splendid Florida waters.

1.You should especially protect yourself from sun burnt while visiting______.

2.Which of the following can help you enjoy sailing a boat?

3.What’s a must to ride alone in the Jet Ski activities?

4.What will you do to satisfy your son’s curiosity about sea animals?

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Anyone who wants to ________ China’s gardens should go to Suzhou, whose gardens are the best examples in the country.

A. preserve               B. recognize                              C. appreciate                    D. distinguish

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Anyone who wants to ________ China’s gardens should go to Suzhou, whose gardens are the best examples in the country.

A. preserve      B. recognize        C. appreciate    D. distinguish

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To my family and friends,

I have just started my tour of the area badly affected by the war. Everything is going really well, so no 16. The land is beautiful but unfortunately it has a lot of 17 too. Let me 18.

Last week, 120 school girls were 19 by a gas leak（泄漏）. Most have recovered but six are still in 20. Even though the local government speaks about the 21 of education, most of the kids here only attend school for four hours a day if they are lucky. They are so excited and 22 to learn, but then have to 23 things like being attacked. Most of these kids are 24 and can’t afford a pencil or even paper. So I’m planning a trip to several schools to talk about 25 and to give these kids some of the 26 they need. That is where all of you can help. If you can 27 whatever school supplies you have available, that would be 28 appreciated.

I know how busy you are so thank you for taking the 29 to do this and I will post pictures of this 30 after I return.

Thank you again.

Todd Tucker

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There is no need to add in trees to create shade because many town and city gardens are __________ shaded by buildings.

A. occasionally       B. instantly       C. permanently     D. roughly

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