Australia has a lot of interesting animals. H...

Australia has a lot of interesting animals. Here is some information about these animals.

The emu is a big bird. It can’t fly. It is the second biggest bird in the world. The emu can be 2 meters tall. It has long legs and it can run very fast. The emu eats grass and small insects. It can live weeks without food. The emu lives in all places in Australia. It doesn’t like places with many people. The emu doesn’t sleep for long. It wakes up very often. The emu is important for Australian culture. You can find it on Australian money. The name emu is an Arabic word for a large bird.

The echidna lives in Australia and New Guinea. To make babies it lays eggs. It lays one egg at a time. The baby comes in ten days and it can’t see and has no hair. The echidna usually eats ants and termites(白蚁). It doesn’t have teeth. The name echidna is from Greek mythology(神话).

There are many kangaroos in Australia. They live everywhere in Australia. If you live on a farm, the kangaroo is your friendly neighbor. The kangaroo is a national symbol of Australia. You can find it on Australian money. The name kangaroo is from an Aboriginal(土著的)word, which means “I don’ t understand you”.

The koala is a symbol of Australia for tourists. People love the nice animal. People also call it the koala bear, but it’s not a bear. The name koala is from an Aboriginal word. It means “no drink”. Koalas don’t drink. They eat gum trees. They live in eastern and south-eastern Australia. They have gray hair and big ears. They can live in trees very well. Koalas are active for only two hours a day. They sleep a lot.

1.We can learn from the text that the emu ________.

A. runs very fast　　 B. has no teeth

C. sleeps a lot　　 D. likes people

2.We can learn from the text that the word “echidna” is ___________.

A. Australian　　 B. Arabic　　 C. Aboriginal　　 D. Greek

3.Which of the following names means “I don’t understand you”?

A. The emu.　　 B. The echidna.　　 C. The kangaroo.　　 D. The koala.

4.Which two animals’ pictures are on Australian money?

A. The emu and the echidna.　　 B. The emu and the kangaroo.

C. The kangaroo and the koala.　　 D. The koala and the echidna.

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There is a lot of talk these days about how kids should be interested in science． Here's an area of science for everyone， and these cool new books might inspire you to discover your inner scientist．

Scaly Spotted Feathered Frilled by Catherine Thimmesh， 58 pages， ages 9﹣12

Seeing a picture or a model of a dinosaur， do you wonder how anybody knows what they look like？ After all， nobody has seen a living dinosaur． This book explains how scientists and artists work together to re﹣create dinosaurs． As scientific discoveries have been made， the models have changed． Scientific tests may one day show what a dinosaur's coloring was， but now artists have to use their imagination to decide how these huge creatures looked．

Beyond the Solar System by Mary Kay Carson， 128 pages， ages 10﹣13

This book takes readers back to the beginnings of space exploration﹣thousands of years ago， when people began star observation﹣and forward to today's search for planets in distant parts of the Milky Way． Along with history lessons， readers get 21 activities， such as making a black hole and creating a model of Albert Einstein's universe using a T﹣shirt． The activities are perfect for cold winter days．

Ultimate Bugopedia by Darlyne Murawski and Nancy Honovich， 272 pages， ages 7 and older

If you're always on the lookout for butterflies， this book is for you． Hundreds of color photos of common and unusual insects fill this hardcover． There are fantastic stories related to the photos． For example， do you know an insect feeds on the tears of Asian cattle？ There's a question﹣and﹣answer section with an insect scientist and advice on how to help protect endangered insects．

Journey into the Invisible by Christine Schlitt， 80 pages， ages 9﹣12

If you use a magnifying （放大的） glass， you know a leaf looks quite different． This book explains what microscopes do and then shows what happens to things around the house when watched with this amazing scientific tool． The bacteria （细菌） in your mouth， when magnified 20，000 times， look a bit like swimming pool noodles． Attractive photos are paired with suggestions about how to learn about the world around you， just by looking a little closer．

1.Kids interested in pre﹣historical animals might read　　　 　．

A. Ultimate Bugopedia

B. Beyond the Solar System

C. Journey into the Invisible

D. Scaly Spotted Feathered Frilled

2.Beyond the Solar System is mainly about　　　 　．

A. space exploration

B. the Milky Way

C. history lessons

D. Albert Einstein's universe

3.From the passage， we can learn that　　　 　．

A. butterflies are fond of the tears of Asian cattle

B. scientists have discovered the dinosaur's coloring

C. microscopes can present you with an amazing world

D. man has explored the black hole for thousands of years

4.The main purpose of the passage is to　　　 　．

A. compare features of different books

B. inspire people to become scientists

C. teach children some knowledge of science

D. recommend new science books to children

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Teaching idioms (习语) is a lot of fun. Here are some good books that can teach children idioms.

THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER

It has idioms that are widely used. Each idiom has a picture to go with it. It is for children in the 1st grade & up. It is written by Tamara James.

THERE’S A FROG IN MY THROAT

This book has 440 idioms about animals. Each idiom is given a short explanation to tell what it means. It is for children in the 2nd grade—6th grade. It is written by Loreen Leedy.

BUTTERFLIES IN MY STOMACH

It shows a boy’s first day of school through idioms. It is for students in the 1st grade—4th grade. It is written by Serge Bloch.

MAD AS A WET HEN

It is a book for teaching classic idioms. It is for students in the 3rd grade—5th grade. It is written by Marvin Terban.

MY TEACHER LIKES TO SAY

It is about idioms used by teachers. It is for students in the 1st grade—4th grade. It is written by Denise Nelson.

1.Kids who love animals would most probably buy ________.

A. MAD AS A WET HEN

B. MY TEACHER LIKES TO SAY

C. THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER

D. THERE’S A FROG IN MY THROAT

2.What do we know about the book written by Serge Bloch?

A. It has many classic idioms.

B. It has some interesting pictures.

C. It is about the beginning of school education.

D. It is for children who are in the 2nd grade—6th grade.

3.Whose book focuses on the idioms used by teachers?

A. Denise Nelson’s.　　 B. Serge Bloch’s.

C. Loreen Leedy’s.　　 D. Marvin Terban’s.

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A.Rare Animals

A lot of pictures about Australia’s animal life.This picture book was made last year by one of Australia’s best-known photographer Dongie Bond.He spent over 200 hours filming the birds,animals and fish that live in this beautiful continent and for the first time brings some of these unusual animals to the book.

B.Latest Discovery

The book describes the latest in technology and medicine,especially introducing how these technology and medicine work for people.

C.Funny Bear

Busy parents?Bored children?Do you want something educational to entertain your children while you do something else?This popular book is for the under-fives;it contains a lot of funny cartoon pictures.Surely your child will be attracted.

D.Better Cook

If you’ve always wanted to cook,now is your chance to learn.In the book,there are hundreds of simple recipes and you will soon get it step by step.

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James is a good student and he has lots of friends，but he also has a problem．Some older boys are bullying(欺负)him at school．James is very unhappy and he doesn't know what to do about it．Here are some suggestions to him and other teenagers in this situation．

Don't feel worried．It's not your fault(过错)! Being bullied can make you feel very lonely and angry，but you are not alone．Don't feel that you have to hide the problem．You should find a person you can trust，and tell them．It might be your teacher，your parents，or even your friend's parents．After you tell someone，you will get some support and feel some relief(解脱)．

Speaking to an adult might make you nervous，but here are other things you can do．Some people express their feelings more easily on paper．Write a letter to someone or keep a diary．Include all the details about what the bullies do, as well as when and where the bullying happens．You can use it as proof to show what is going on．And it is a wonderful idea to show your letter or diary to a teacher or another responsible adult．Then the bullies will feel very afraid if their names appear in a letter!

Also，don't show you are sad and don't try and fight with the bullies. You could get in trouble yourself. Ignore them and just walk away. The bullies will soon stop.

1.What do you think the text is trying to tell us?

A．What to do about being bullied.            B．How to be a good student at school.

C．What to write well in a diary.               D．How to give suggestions to teenagers.

2.Why does the text advise you not to feel worried if bullied?

A．Because you are not alone.                B．Because it is not your fault.

C．Because someone has known about it.       D．Because you' re doing something wrong.

3.You'd better go and find a person you can trust and ____.

A．know what happens B．learn from them    C．ask for help        D．make them lonely

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Here are some interesting places in America:

Lake Placid

Lake Placid in New York State has everything you want: great downhill skiing (滑雪), great golf courses, and ponds for swimming. It is also a beautiful village with shops, restaurants, and hotels.

It is well-known as the place of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. While many travelers visit here for outdoor activities, others come to this beautiful town simply to get away from cities and enjoy the clean mountain air. Whether you come to Lake Placid for adventure or rest, you’ll surely enjoy your stay here.

Old Forge

Located (坐落于) in New York State, Old Forge is a deeply-wooded town with many rivers and lakes. It is a place where many people come to spend their summers. Biking, boating, and skiing are all popular sports in Old Forge. And on rainy days, the town’s small shops become the best places for people to look for special local gifts. If you are looking for a quiet place to keep away from trouble, Old Forge is a good choice.

Leavenworth

This comfortable mountain village is just a few hours’ drive to the east of Seattle. Many people from Seattle and from the rest of the country come here to enjoy the local shops and delicious German food.

Outside of Leavenworth, you will find some of the best views in Washington. High mountains rise from the wooded valleys (峡谷) and rivers run through the forests. There is no doubt that the environment is what makes Leavenworth such a special place for visitors.

1. Lake Placid is the best place for ______.

A. runners B. swimmers C. cyclists D. horse riders

2.What do Lake Placid and Old Forge have in common?

A. They are located in the same state.

B. The same things are sold in shops.

C. The same sports are played.

D. People go to the two places to spend their summers.

3.Why do people prefer to visit Leavenworth?

A. They like the special food there.

B. They love doing sports there.

C. They can buy cheap things there.

D. They enjoy the quiet environment.

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Sydney is Australia’s most exciting city. The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain Arthur Phillips arrived in Sydney with 11 ships and 1,024 passengers (including 770 prisoners) from Britain. Today there are 2.5 million people in Sydney. It is the biggest city in Australia, and one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

There are over 20 fine beaches close to Sydney. Its warm summer and cool winter have made it a favorite city for immigrants (移民) from overseas. There are three things that make Sydney famous－its beautiful harbor, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, and the Sydney Opera House.

But there are many more interesting things in Sydney: beautiful shops and restaurants, for example, rows of interesting old houses built everywhere in the 19th century. Summer or winter, day or night, Sydney is an outdoor city.

Some Americans think it is very British. Some British visitors think it is like America. There is some truth in both these opinions, because Sydney takes from both the Old World－Europe, and the New World－America, and makes itself into something that is neither British nor American but truly Australian.

1.Which of the following statements is true?

A. Sydney is a silent city　　 B. Sydney is a busy city

C. Sydney is a new city　　 D. Sydney is a common city

2.The climate in Sydney is 　　　　　　　　 　　 .

A. hot in summer and cold in winter　　 B. warm all the year round

C. neither too hot nor too cold　　 D. cool all through the year

3.The writer thinks Sydney 　　　　　　　　 　　 .

A. is like America

B. is very British

C. is neither British nor American but truly Australian

D. takes from Europe

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Home to an interesting political history and many archaeological finds, South Africa has lots of options for travelers other than wildlife parks and great beaches.

The Cradle of Humankind

The cradle of Humankind, in Gauteng, is home to 40% of the world’s discovered human ancestor fossils. The Maropeng Visitor Center offers impressive shows of the 3.5 million-year evolution of man, plus the opportunity to gaze at the stars as storytellers recount the daily life of our human ancestors. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a 40-minute drive from Johannesburg.

Vredefort Dome

Vredefort Dome is the world’s oldest meteorite impact scar, or astrobleme(陨星坑). With a radius of 190km, it is also the largest and the most deeply eroded. Situated 120km southwest of Johannesburg, the astrobleme is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Nelson Mandela’s Legacy

Officially, there are places of interest throughout South Africa for tourists wishing to follow the respected statesman’s life journey. Now a World Heritage Site, Robben Island, lies off Cape Town, and is where he spent 18 of his 27 years in prison. Tourists also make the trip to the Eastern Cape village of Qunu, which was both his home during his young years and his burial place.

Vilakazi Street

Vilakazi Street, Orlando West, Soweto, is the only street in the world that has been home to two Nobel winners, Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Mandela’s house is now a museum. Also in Orlando West is the Hector Pieterson Memorial, in honor of youth resistance against apartheid(种族隔离制度).

1.Which of the following would you visit if you are interested in the history of mankind?

A.The Cradle of Humankind. B.Nelson Mandela’s Legacy.

C.Vredefort Dome. D.Vilakazi Street.

2.Why is Vilakazi Street famous?

A.It saw the birth of two famous persons.

B.Nelson Mandela is buried here after his death.

C.It is the only street in the world with a museum.

D.Coincidently, two Nobel Prize winners once lived here.

3.What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A.To memorize the respected statesman Nelson Mandela.

B.To show the abundance of culture in South Africa.

C.To attract the readers to take a trip to South Africa.

D.To introduce some cultural relics in South Africa.

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Here are some schools in Southeast England. Find out if you are interested in any of them.

1.What makes Caterham School different from the other three schools?

A. Accepting more students.　　 B. Accepting Il-year-olds.

C. Being a day school.　　 D. Offering boarding.

2.Which number would you call if you're interested in Deepdene School?

A. +44(0)1883 343028.　　 B. +44(0)1273 418984.

C. +44(0)1628 411472.　　 D. +44(0)118 987 1810.

3.Which school can a 5-year-old student and a 16-year-old student attend together?

A. Caterham School.　　 B. Deepdene School.

C. Claires Court.　　 D. Crosfields School.

4.What do we know about Crosfields School from the text?

A. It is a family school providing a caring environment.

B. Boys and girls are educated separately there.

C. It has the most modern facilities.

D. It has three studying sites.

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My grandfather Jack is 96 years old, and he has had an interesting life. He has traveled a lot in his life in the Far East. He visited the Taj Mahal（泰姬陵） in India and the Pyramids in Egypt. He hunted lions in Africa, and rode a camel in the Sahara Desert（撒哈拉沙漠）. He says the most beautiful place he has traveled to is Kathmandu in Nepal（尼泊尔）.

Jack has married twice. His first wife died when she was 32. He met his second wife Maria while he was cycling round France. They have been married for 50 years, and they have lived happily in a small village since they got married.

Jack says that he has never been ill in his life. The secret of good health, according to my grandfather, is exercise. He goes swimming every morning. He has done this since he was a boy. He also has a glass of wine every night! Perhaps that is his secret!

1.What kind of life has Jack lived?

A. A short life. B. An interesting life

C. A lonely life. D. A poor life.

2.Which of the following does Jack think is the most beautiful place?

A. Kathmandu. B. The Pyramids

C. The Sahara Desert. D. Taj Mahal.

3.How many times has Jack married?

A. Once. B. Twice. C. Three times. D. Four times.

4.Where did Jack meet Maria?

A. In India. B. In Nepal. C. In France. D. In Egypt.

5.What does Jack do every night?

A. He has a glass of wine. B. He goes swimming

C. He hunts lions. D. He rides a camel

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