There are seabirds as well as land-birds. The...

There are seabirds as well as land-birds. The most ordinary seabird is the seagull. It has a white body. a white head, and a yellow beak. There is a spot of red at the very end of the beak. All gulls have very strong wings so that they can fly far out to sea. If a gull flies out too far, and is too tired to fly back to the shore, it does not get frightened, for it can sit and rest upon the waves. A seagull's wings do not get wet because all its feathers have a kind of oil over them, so that when the water gets on to the feathers it just runs off again. Seagulls can even sleep on the waves.

Seamen know a lot about seagulls and they never kill them. When the seagulls fly a long way out to sea, seamen say that it means fine weather is coming. When the seagulls stay near the shore, seamen say that there will be much wind and rain, and perhaps a storm, for the seagulls know more about the weather than seamen do.

1.What is the seagull?

A. A fish.　　 B. A land-bird.

C. A seabird.　　 D. An animal.

2.Why is every seagull able to fly far out to sea?

A. Because it is very light.　　 B. Because it has very strong wings.

C. Because it always flies high.　　 D. Because it is strong enough.

3.Why does a seagull not get frightened even when it is far away from the shore and it is too tired to fly back?

A. Because it can swim under the sea.

B. Because it can stay under the sea.

C. Because it can rest and sleep upon the waves.

D. Because it can jump into the sea.

4.Whycan~t the water make the seagull's feathers wet?

A. Because its feathers are thick.　　 B. Because its feathers are long.

C. Because its feathers are light.　　 D. Because its feathers are oily.

5.What will the weather be like if seagulls stay near the shore?

A. Windy, rainy or stormy.　　 B. Sunny and hot.

C. Fine and warm.　　 D. Freezing cold.

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As one of the most well-known of the fantasy languages invented for science fiction film, television and book, and developed by J.R.R. Tolkien himself, Elvish is made up with several thousand words and different sentence structures.

Constructed languages (人造语言) like Elvish are real languages, made up of thousands of words created by fantasy writers, linguists and fans, with real language rules. While a widespread vocabulary is advantageous to a constructed language, there is a key differentiator (区分者) we can see between just a lot of words and real language: Grammar.

Grammar is what makes constructed languages like Elvish learnable by everyday superfans. Superfans of The Lord of the Rings have built websites and created dictionaries, apps and translators, to teach Elvish. They have also created online clubs where fans can discuss and even create new words based on the already existing vocabulary, and continue to study the language.

So what does it take to be a master of Elvish?

In learning Elvish, there are a couple of grammatical rules similar to those of the English language. For example, in order to make a verb past tense in English, you have to add an -ed, making wash, washed. Similarly in Elvish, in order to change the word for wash, which is allu, to the past tense then you have to add an -ne to the word. So washed is then translated to allune in past tense.

Nouns in Elvish are different in the way that the noun changes depending on how it’s used in a sentence, just like in Latin or Russian. For example, the word head in Elvish is CAS. However, if you duck your head, then the word changes to CARA. When mentioning something in your head, then it changes to CASSE. Tolkien’s attention to detail in creating the fantasy world used in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, complete with multiple functioning (多功能的) invented languages, has attracted readers and movie viewers these years.

Elvish is only one of the many magical languages developed by J.R.R. Tolkien. Creating language for fantasy has proven to add to viewers and readers experiences. By transplanting their imagination to a new world, fans are able to learn the new language and speak Elvish with each other, much like their favorite characters.

1. Elvish is considered a real language because ______.

A. certain grammatical rules make the language learnable

B. it is made up with lots of words and sentence structures

C. characters in The Lord of the Rings use it to communicate

D. new words can be created based on already existing words

2.For the fans of The Lord of the Rings, ______.

A. Elvish is a language difficult to learn

B. there is no Elvish dictionary to refer to

C. Elvish adds to the novel’s attractiveness

D. they can even create new grammar for Elvish

3. Which of the following is TRUE about Elvish?

A. The translation of “washed” in Elvish is “allu”.

B. The form of a noun doesn’t change in Elvish.

C. Elvish and English share the same grammar.

D. Elvish is also used in the film The Hobbit.

4.The best title for this passage might be ______.

A. Elvish, a Magical Language

B. J.R.R. Tolkien, a Great Writer

C. The Hobbit, a Wonderful Film

D. Language, a Way to Communicate

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Bill Gates is one of the richest people in the world and becomes the most generous person as well. It all began when Bill and his wife, Melinda, made a b1. decision. They set up a charity, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The Gates feel that with success comes responsibility(责任). They want to use their money to help others. That is why they s2. the charity.

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation spends billions of dollars. It gives money to s3. so they can go to school. The foundation also gives money to libraries for computers and other materials.

The Gates are also providing money for m4. research. Their foundation has given over $1 billion to improve the health of people in poor countries. The money is used to fight disease such as malaria(疟疾). Malaria is s5. widely by a bite from a mosquito(蚊子). The disease kills 2000 kids in Africa each day. In 2008, the Gates Foundation gave $168.7 million to work on the problem of malaria. This money was used to s6. the work of developing a malaria vaccine(疫苗).

A vaccine is given to people before they get a disease. It protects them a7. that disease in the future.

A8. worry of Bill and Melinda Gates is hunger. In many parts of the world people are short of food. They don’t have enough tools and training to i9. farming. The Gates Foundation is working in these areas.

The Gates Foundation is helping people in the United States too. It works on e10.. The foundation gives money for school programmes and libraries. It also helps kids pay for school.

The world should give Bill and Melina Gates big thanks for lending a helping hand to those who need it most.

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Everyone knows that chickens lay eggs(产卵). Most people know that all the other birds do as well. But have you ever thought about other animals that lay eggs? They include bees, snakes and some sea animals. When a mother lays eggs, many more babies can be born at once, or in a few days, because there is very little development inside the parent. Animals that do not lay eggs often have fewer babies. Animals lay many eggs because other animals may eat the babies. However, even though some of their babies are eaten, they will still have some more to continue their family.

Some animals that lay eggs do not take care of their young. Turtles come onto the beach and dig holes. Then they put their eggs in the sand and leave. A turtle mother can lay as many as 150 eggs. When the babies come out of the eggs, they must find their own way to the ocean. They must learn how to live on their own. Many young turtles get eaten by other animals.

Most eggs have an outside shell that keeps the growing animal inside safe. The egg shell also keeps the young animal from drying out. After the animal is fully developed, it comes out of the egg.

The animal grows bigger and bigger. Then it can have its own young.

1.Why do animals lay many eggs?

A. Because other animals may eat their babies.

B. Because they use their eggs for food.

C. Because they want to have fewer babies.     　　

D. Because they want to eat their babies.

2.What do we know about turtles?

A. They don’t look after their babies.

B. Baby turtles hate their mother.

C. Other animals can’t eat turtle babies

D. Turtle babies can’t take care of themselves.

3.Egg shells can be used to______.

A. make eggs more beautiful

B. make eggs more tasty

C. let the young animals dry

D. protect the young animals

4.The passage is probably from___________.

A. a newspaper    　　　　　　　　　　　　　　  B. a science book　　

C. a sports magazine               　　 D. a story book

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Everyone knows that chickens lay eggs. Most people know that all the other birds do as well. But have you ever thought about other animals that lay eggs? They include bees, snakes and some sea animals.

When a mother lays eggs, many more babies can be born at once, or in a few days, because there is very little development inside the parent. Animals that do not lay eggs often have fewer babies. Animals lay many eggs because other animals may eat the babies. However, even though some of their babies are eaten, they will still have some more to continue their family.

Some animals that lay eggs do not take care of their young. Turtles come onto the beach and dig holes. Then they put their eggs in the sand and leave. A turtle mother can lay as many as 150 eggs. When the babies come out of the eggs, they must find their own way to the ocean. They must learn how to live on their own. Many young turtles get eaten by other animals.

Most eggs have an outside shell that keeps the growing animal inside safe. The egg shell also keeps the young animal from drying out. After the animal is fully developed, it comes out of the egg.

The animal grows bigger and bigger. Then it can have its own young.

1.Which animals lay eggs?

① snakes　　 ② turtles　　 ③ camels　　 ④ bees　　 ⑤ chickens

A.①③④⑤ B.①②③⑤ C.①②④⑤ D.②③④⑤

2.Why do animals lay many eggs?

A.Because other animals may eat their babies.

B.Because they use their eggs for food.

C.Because they want to have fewer babies.

D.Because they want to eat their babies.

3.What do we know about turtles?

A.They don’t look after their babies. B.Baby turtles hate their mother.

C.Other animals can’t eat turtle babies. D.Turtle babies can’t take care of themselves.

4.Egg shells can be used to______.

A.make eggs more beautiful B.make eggs more tasty

C.let the young animals dry D.protect the young animals

5.The passage is probably from___________.

A.a newspaper B.a science book C.a sports magazine D.a story book

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The Ancient Town of Fenghuang, one of China’s most well-known ancient towns, was under water as heavy rain hit the center of the country, with tens of thousands of people leaving from the area. Heavy rain and floods(洪水) lasted for the past few days. Waters in the nearby Tuojiang River rose by almost one meter above warning level(警戒线), causing heavy rainstorms. More than 120, 000 local people and tourists have been helped to leave there because of the terrible disaster. And more than 4,000 shops in the town have been shut. Several bridges on the Tuojiang River have been damaged or destroyed. Water has flowed(流) into many bars, restaurants and hotels in its ancient town, and electricity in the ancient town has been cut off. About 128, 000 people have been affected by the floods. Though the heavy rains have stopped, but the popular tourist spot remains closed for local people’s safety.

A shoe shop owner named Kuang said the flood was the worst the town had experienced. “The floods came so quickly that I didn’t have time to move the shoes,” he said sadly.

“The flood has led to the Ancient Town of Fenghuang becoming a water town,” said a post on a discussion page on the topic set up on Sina Weibo, a Chinese version of Twitter.

“We could only live in an old factory now where many homeless people have to stay together. The crowded space is full of sadness.” Tang said.

At least 14 people were killed in flooding in Hunan Province and the neighboring province of Jiangxi and region of Guangxi last month, Xinhua reported.

1.Why did many people try to leave the Ancient Town of Fenghuang?

A.Because of the heavy snow. B.Because of the serious flood.

C.Because of the homeless people. D.Because of the crowded space.

2.What does the underlined word “disaster” mean?

A.大雪 B.灾难 C.河流 D.地震

3.How many people were affected by the flood?

A.120, 000 B.About 128, 000 C.More than 4, 000 D.14

4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A.The flood was not serious at all.

B.The Ancient Town of Fenghuang is a water town in Hunan Province.

C.This flood which hit Fenghuang is the worst the town has experienced.

D.No people died in this flood.

5.Which is the best title of the passage?

A.The Famous Ancient Town of Fenghuang

B.Floods Hit the Ancient Town of Fenghuang

C.Fenghuang Is a Wonderland

D.Help the Homeless People

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Birds don’t like eating plastic(塑料)。But more seabirds are eating plastic　 waste in the world’s seas and oceans.Why？

It is possibly because the plastic smells like a seabirds’food,according to a new study published in Science Advances.

Mattew Savoca is the study’s lead author at the University of California,Davis,”Animals usually have a reason for the decision they make,”he said,”if we want to truly understand why animals are eating plastic in the ocean,we have o think about how animals find food”

The study find that plastic waste easily gather algae(聚集海藻)on the water.Together they

give off a smell that is very similar to the Krill(磷虾)that many seabirds feed on.It could explain why certain birds--including albatrosses(信天翁),are nearly six times more likely to eat plastic than other birds.They usually find food by their sense of smell.

There is more plastic pollution in the world every year.A study last year showed that about 8 million tons of plastic enters the oceans every year.It is enough to cover every coastline(海岸线)in the world.

Birds and other sea animals,such as turtles and fish,eat plastic.It can badly hurt the health of the animals.Some birds even mistakenly feed their babies waste instead of food.

Scientists hope this study can raise the alarm about plastics in our oceans and help save the seabirds.

1.Why more and more seabirds eating plastic waste？

A. Because they cannot find food

B. Because plastic waste has a bright color

C. Because plastic waste smells like their food

D. Because plastic help them digest(消化)food

2.How did Mathew Savoca and his team carry out the research?

A. By making food for seabirds.　　 B. By tasting plastics by themselves.

C. By studying some seabirds brains.　　 D. By learning how seabirds find food.

3.What animals are more likely to eat plastic than others?

A. Those who have poor eyesight.

B. Those who find food by smelling.

C. Those who do not have a strong body.

D. Those who use their sense of hearing to find food.

4.We can infer（推断）from the passage that　　 ?

A. A good way to help seabirds is to reduce plastic waste in the ocean.

B. Certain birds like albatrosses enjoy eating plastic waste.

C. no birds will foolish enough to feed their babies plastic waste.

D. there is about 8 million tons of plastic waste in total in the ocean.

5.What is the main idea of the story?

A. To help sea animals find food .

B. To solve the problem of plastic pollution.

C. To introduce a new study of making plastic.

D. To explain why some sea animals eat plastic.

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—What is the most important for us to learn well as students?

—I think your teacher should ________ carefully in class?

A. be listened     B. listen to　     C. be listening to     D. be listened to

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— There were already five people in the taxi, but the driver managed to take me as well.

— I see. It ________ be an uncomfortable journey.

A. can't　　　　　　　　 B. shouldn't

C. must　　　　　 　　 　　 D. need

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-- There were already five people in the taxi, but the driver managed to take me as well.　　

--It ________ a comfortable journey.

A. can't be    　　　　 　 B. shouldn't be    　　 C. mustn't be　　　　 　　 D. needn’t be

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