WELCOME TO THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO！As one of...

WELCOME TO THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO！

As one of the finest zoological attractions in the USA, the zoo will entertain and educate you! The Milwaukee County Zoo houses about 1,800 animals and covers an area of 200 acres. Explore educational wildlife shows, fun attractions and wonderful special events. The zoo is a place where everyone can not only laugh but also learn---it’s a place to be amazed and encouraged---a place where nature and wonder meet!

Family Free Days are sponsored( 赞 助 ) by North Shore Bank: They are January 7, February 4, March 4, October 7, November 4 and December 2. Note: Even during the Family Free Days, the parking fee remains IN EFFECT.

1.If you visit animal buildings on Wednesday in November, you have to leave____.

A.before 2: 15 p. m B.before 2: 30 p. m.

C.before 4: 15 p. m. D.before 4: 30 p. m.

2.If a young couple and a pair of five-year-old twins visit the zoo in May, how much should they pay?

A.32.25 dollars B.39.75 dollars

C.41.00 dollars D.51.00 dollars

3.What do we know about the Milwaukee County Zoo?

A.It’s the best zoo in the USA.

B.Visitors have to pay parking fees whenever they come.

C.The educational wildlife shows attract most visitors.

D.It’s free of charge during festivals.

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One day an out of work mimic(滑稽演员) is visiting the zoo and attempts to earn some money as a street performer. As soon as he starts to draw the crowd，a zoo keeper grabs him and drags him into his office. The zoo keeper explains to the mimic that the zoo's most popular attraction，a gorilla(大猩猩)，has died suddenly and the keeper fears that attendance at the zoo will fall off. He offers the mimic a job to dress up as the gorilla until they can get another one. The mimic accepts.

So the next morning the mimic puts on the gorilla suit and enters the cage before the crowd comes. He discovers that it's a great job. He can sleep all he wants，play and make fun of people and he draws bigger crowds than he ever did as a mimic. However，eventually the crowds tire of him and he tires of just swinging on wires. He begins to notice that the people are paying more attention to the lion in the cage next to his. Not wanting to lose the attention of his audience，he climbs to the top of his cage，crawls across a partition(隔离物)，and dangles from the top to the lion's cage. Of course，this makes the lion very angry，but the crowd loves it.

At the end of the day the zoo keeper comes and gives the mimic a raise for being such a good attraction. Well，this goes on for some time－the mimic keeps taunting the lion，the crowds grow larger，and his salary keeps going up. Then one terrible day when he is dangling over the angry lion he slips and falls. The mimic is terrified.

The lion gathers itself and prepares to attack. The mimic is so scared that he begins to run round and round the cage with the lion close behind. Finally，the mimic starts screaming and yelling，“Help me，help me！”But the lion is quick and attacks. The mimic soon finds himself flat on his back looking up at the angry lion and the lion says，“Shut up，you idiot！Do you want to get us both fired？”

1.The mimic visits the zoo to________.

A．take care of the dying gorilla           B．beg some money from the zoo keeper

C．ask for a job there                     D．perform and earn some money there

2.The zoo keeper offers the mimic a job to act as the gorilla because________.

A．it is more expensive to hire a real gorilla

B．the real gorilla died but the keeper does not want to lose its visitors

C．he likes the mimic's performance

D．he wants to help the mimic who is out of work

3.What does the mimic feel about the new job at first?

A．He likes it because he has enough freedom in the job.

B．He likes it but he prefers to working as a mimic.

C．He doesn't like it for people do not respect him.

D．He doesn't like it because he gets little pay.

4.The mimic climbs to the lion's cage because________.

A．he finds it more interesting to climb the cage

B．he wants to play with the lion

C．he wants to attract the attention of his audience

D．he has never seen a lion before

5.What does the passage mainly tell us?

A. The mimic and his job                  B. The mimic and his success

C. The actor and the mimic               D. The mimic and his animals

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Every one of us went to the zoo ________ Tom. He was ill.

A. except　　　　 　 B. besides　　　　 C. including　　 　　 D. and

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Monster Zoo

Monster Zoo is one of the largest zoos in the world, covering more than 15 km squares. It is home to more than 50 species of rare and native animals. The zoo is located 70 km from the city New South Australia.

Monster zoo was founded in 1983 as a breeding area (繁殖区). Officially open to the public in October 1993, Monster Zoo is now home to more than 500 animals.

Opening Hours

Monster zoo is open daily from 9: 30 am to 5: 00 pm with last entry at 3: 00 pm. The zoo is open every day of the year, including Christmas Day and all public holidays. The exception to this is if the forecast temperature for Monster Zoo is 40 degrees or above, it will be closed.

To get the most out of your visit we recommend setting aside a minimum of four to five hours to fully enjoy the Monster zoo.

Tickets

Child (4-14 years old) : AU $ 28. 50

Adult (15 years old and over) : AU $ 51. 75

Family / Mini Group: AU $ 132. 75

Meet the Keeper

Monster zoo offers various daily zoo keeper talks and animal feeds that give guests the chance to interact (互动) with our friendly workers and learn about the zoo’s unique residents.

Looking for a more unique animal experience? Consider booking a Behind the Scenes Animal Experience to come face to face with some of our special animal residents.

Café

Ketabi Café is open from 9: 30 am to 5: 00 pm daily and offers a variety of tasty treats, small snacks and hot meals.

Picnics

For those who prefer to bring their own meals, special picnic areas are available close to the Visitor Center. Please note that due to fire risk, the zoo does not allow for the use of BBQs.

1.What can we learn about the zoo from the text?

A.It is the largest zoo in the world.

B.It is open daily all year except Christmas Day.

C.It is open to the public ten years after it was founded.

D.It is home to more than 500 species of animals.

2.If three young men aged 12, 14 and 19 visit the zoo, how much will they pay?

A.AU $ 155. 25. B.AU $ 108. 75.

C.AU $ 85.25. D.AU $ 132. 75.

3.Where does this text most probably come from?

A.A health newspaper. B.An animal book.

C.A travel website. D.A fashion magazine.

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One day a mime(哑剧演员) is visiting the zoo and wants to make some money as a street performer. As soon as he starts to draw a crowd, a zookeeper drags him into his office. The zookeeper explains that the zoo’s most popular attraction, a gorilla(大猩猩), has died suddenly and the keeper fears that attendance at the zoo will fall off. He offers the mime a job to dress up as the gorilla. The mime accepts.

The next morning the mime puts on the gorilla suit and enters the cage before the crowd comes. He soon discovers he can sleep all as he likes, play and make fun of the people and he draws bigger crowds than he ever did as a mime — the job he likes but loses.

However, with days going by, he begins to notice that the people are paying more attention to the lion in the cage next to his. Not wanting to lose the attention of his audience(观众), he climbs to the top of his cage, crawls across a partition(隔墙), and dangles(悬挂) from the top to the lion’s cage. The lion gets angry at this. The scene is a fuel to the crowd.

At the end of the day he is given a pay raise for being such a good attraction. Well, this continues for some time. The crowds grow larger, and the mime’s pay keeps going up.

Then one day when he is dangling over the lion he slips and falls. The mime is terrified(吓坏). He starts screaming, “Help me!”, but the lion is quick. The mime soon finds himself flat on his back looking up at the angry lion and the lion says, “Shut up you fool! Do you want to get us both fired?”

1.How does the mime find the job dressing up as the gorilla?

A. Hard and tiring.   B. Dangerous.          C. Easy and fun.                 D. Boring.

2.The mime’s first contact with the lion is to __________.

A. find pleasure for himself                                    B. get the lion’s attention

C. get his pay raised                                                D. win back his audience

3.The underlined works “a fuel” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by __________.

A. frightening              B. common                         C. exciting                           D. familiar

4.From the last paragraph we can know that ___________.

A. the lion will eat the poor mime

B. the lion is also played by a person

C. the animals in the zoo are all played by people

D. animals played by people can attract more visitors

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One day a mime(哑剧演员) is visiting the zoo and tries to earn some money as a street performer. As soon as he starts to draw a crowd, a zookeeper pulls him into his office. The zookeeper explains that the zoo’s most popular attraction, a gorilla(大猩猩), has died suddenly and the keeper fears that attendance(出席人数) at the zoo will fall off. He offers the mime a job to dress up as the gorilla. The mime accepts.

The next morning the mime puts on the gorilla suit and enters the cage before the crowd comes. He soon discovers he can sleep, play and make fun of people and he draws bigger crowds than he ever did as a mime — the job he likes but loses.

However, with days going by, he begins to notice that the people are paying more attention to the lion in the cage next to his. Not wanting to lose the attention of his audience, he climbs to the top of his cage, crawls across a partition(隔墙), and dangles(悬挂) from the top to the lion’s cage. The lion gets angry at this. The scene is a fuel to the crowd.

At the end of the day he is given a raise for being such a good attraction — well, this continues for some time. The crowds grow larger, and the mime’s pay keeps going up.

Then one day when he is dangling over the lion he slides and falls. The mime is terrified. He starts screaming “Help me!”, but the lion is quick. The mime soon finds himself flat on his back looking up at the angry lion and the lion says, “Shut up you fool! Do you want to get us both fired?”

1.The mime accepts the zookeeper’s offer because __________.

A. he has been out of work

B. he doesn’t like being a mime

C. he likes performing at the zoo

D. he is offered a higher pay there

2.How does the mime find the job dressing up as the gorilla?

A. Hard and tiring. 　　　　　　　　　　 B. Dangerous but exciting.

C. Easy and funny. 　　　　　　　　　　　 D. Boring but well-paid.

3.The mime’s first contact with the lion is to __________.

A. find pleasure for himself　　 B. get the lion’s attention

C. get his pay raised　　　　　 　　 D. win back his audience

4.The underlined words “a fuel” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by __________.

A. frightening　　 B. disappointing

C. exciting　　 　　 D. Familiar

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To help make the most of your experience at Auckland Zoo we suggest:

Plan Your Day:

Plan your day to learn more about your favorite zoo animals.

Don’t forget your camera – the best way to capture your visit forever.

Keep Safe at the Zoo:

Children aged 12 years and under need to be accompanied (陪同) by a caregiver.

To keep the safety of our animals, any throwing games are not permitted in the zoo grounds.

The zoo animals are not trained. Do not enter any enclosure (围场), or put any part of your body into an enclosure.

There are a number of natural waterways at the zoo, so please take care of your children at all times.

General Information:

Check out the weather before you come. In winter we suggest you bring a jacket and an umbrella, and in summer, be sure to bring sunscreen and a hat.

Every zoo animal enjoys its own specific: well-balanced food. We hope that you enjoy some great food treats on your zoo visit, but please do not feed any of our animals. Our keepers work strictly on this.

Feel free to take personal photos and make videos. However, any commercial photography or filming needs written permissions from zoo management.

Not all animals are permitted in the zoo grounds. We welcome people with guide dogs, but they must contact us ahead of time about their visit. Please phone the Zoo Information Center on +64(0)9-360-3805.

Smoking is not permitted in covered areas.

Auckland Zoo does not allow entry to any unaccompanied children 12 years and under. If the children are found by themselves, the staff do have the right to call the police.

1.When visiting Auckland Zoo, parents should tell their children that _________.

A. they could play throwing games

B. they couldstay close to the animals

C. the zoo animals have been well-trained

D. it’s dangerous to play near the waterways

2.The underlined word “this” in the part of “General Information” refers to the fact that ____.

A. zoo animals enjoy their well-balanced food

B. visitors are not allowed to feed animals

C. visitors enjoy their own food treats

D. children offer food to the zoo animals

3.The main purpose of the passage is to _________.

A. give people some tips on visiting Auckland Zoo

B. introduce Auckland Zoo animals

C. ask people to stop polluting Auckland Zoo

D. attract people to the zoo

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An advertisement

1.Who might buy the house after reading the above advertisement?

A. Some young students.

B. A couple with little money

C. A big rich family

D. A big poor family

2.What room has several possible uses?

A. The living room.　　　　　　　　　　 B. The bedroom.

C. The dining room.　　　　　　　　　　 D. The kitchen.

3.What is emphasized（强调）in the description of each room?

A. Floor.　　　　 B. Entrance.

C. Size.　　　　　　 D. Windows.

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An advertisement

49. Who might buy the house after reading the above advertisement?

A. Some young students.                  B. A couple with little money

C. A big rich family               D. A big poor family

50. What room has several possible uses?

A. The living room.               B. The bedroom.

C. The dining room.               D. The kitchen.

51. What is emphasized（强调）in the description of each room?

A. Floor.         B. Entrance.           C. Size.                 D. Windows.

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John Farish, an engineer who was staying at the St. Francis, one of the city’s finest hotels, remembered the very early morning of Wednesday, April 18, 1906: I was awakened by a loud noise, which might be compared to the mixed sounds of a strong wind flowing through a forest and the breaking of waves against a rock. In less time than it takes to tell, a shake, similar to that caused by a nearby explosion (爆炸), shook the building to its bases and it began a series of the most lively movements. Together with a frightening sound, it was followed by big crashes (碰撞) as the neighboring buildings and chimneys fell to the ground.

A few blocks away, in a comfortable room in the Palace Hotel, the world’s greatest singer, Enrico Caruso, was asleep after a good performance at the Opera House the night before. He awoke to find: Everything in the room was going round and round. The light was trying to touch the ceiling and the chairs were all chasing each other. Crash — crash — crash! It was a terrible scene. Everywhere the walls were falling and clouds of yellow dust were rising. My God, I thought it would never stop!

And at the same moment, in another part of the city, Jesse Cook, a policeman, reported: The whole street was undulating (起伏波动). It was as if the waves of the ocean were coming toward me, and waving as they came.

It was, of course, an earthquake, one of the largest ever to hit North America, and the first of 27 separate quakes that day. The first shock — at 5:12:05 a.m. — lasted more than 40 seconds. It was by far the largest, about 8.3 on the Richter scale; its epicenter (震源) was just off the coast, around the Pacific.

1.When the earthquake happened, Caruso was _____.

A.looking at the waves rushing against the rock

B.giving a performance at the Opera House

C.listening to the sounds of wind flowing

D.sleeping in the comfortable Palace Hotel

2.How did Jesse Cook describe the earthquake?

A.The street was flooded with ocean water.

B.The street was dancing like ocean waves.

C.The chairs in the room were chasing each other.

D.The light was falling to the ground heavily.

3.What can we know about the earthquake according to the passage?

A.It was followed by 26 quakes that day.

B.It caused the most deaths in history.

C.It came from the center of the Pacific.

D.It struck the place at midnight.

4.The purpose of writing this passage is to _____.

A.teach us how to protect ourselves in an earth-quake

B.find out why the earthquake happened

C.describe the happenings of a strong earthquake

D.introduce what harm the earthquake did to people

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