Humans are social animals. They live in group...

Humans are social animals. They live in groups all over the world. As these groups of people live apart from other groups, over the years and centuries they develop their own habits and ideas, which form different cultures. One important particular side of every culture is how its people deal with time.

Time is not very important in non industrial societies. The Nuer people of East Africa, for example, do not even have a word TIME that is in agreement with the abstract thing we call time. The daily lives of the people of such non industrial societies are likely to be patterned around their physical needs and natural events rather than around a time schedule (时间表) based on the clock. They cook and eat when they are hungry and sleep when the sun goes down. They plant crops during the growing seasons and harvest them when the crops are ripe. They measure time not by a clock or calendar(日历), but by saying that an event takes place before or after some other event. Frequently such a society measures day in terms of “sleeps” or longer periods in terms of “moons”. Some cultures, such as the Eakinos of Greenland measure seasons according to the migration of certain animals.

Some cultures which do not have a written language or keep written records have developed interesting ways of “telling time”. For example, when several Australian aborigines want to plan an event for a future time, one of them places a stone on a cliff or in a tree. Each day the angle of the sun changes slightly. In a few days, the rays of the sun strike the stone in a certain way. When this happens, the people see that the agreed - upon time has arrived and the event can take place.

In contrast (成对比), exactly correct measurement of time is very important in modern, in detribalized societies. This is because industrialized societies require the helpful efforts of many people in order to work. For a factory to work efficiently (well, quickly and without waste), for example , all of the workers must work at the same time, Therefore, they must know what time to start work in the morning and what time they may go home in the afternoon. Passengers must know the exact time that an airplane will arrive or depart. Students and teachers need to know when a class starts and ends. Stores must open on time in order to serve their customers. Complicated (复杂的) societies need clocks and calendars. Thus, we can see that if each person worked according to his or her own schedule, a complicated society could hardly work at all.

1.By saying “Humans are social animals”, the author means ________.

A.they live all over the world.

B.they are different from other animals

C.they live in one area as a whole

D.they are divided into many groups

2.Time is not very important in non industrial societies. This is because people in those societies ________.

A.don’t have the word TIME in their languages

B.don’t get used to using clocks and other timepieces

C.don’t measure time in their daily lives

D.don’t need to plan their daily lives around an exact time schedule

3.The Australian aborigines’ way of “telling time” is based on ________.

A.the change of the sun rays

B.the movement of the earth in relation to the sun

C.the position of the stone

D.the position of the tree or the cliff

4.Which of the following night be the best title for this passage?

A.Time and Culture

B.The Measurement of Time

C.Time schedule and Daily Life

D.Clock, Calendar and Society

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Dolphins (海豚) are not fish, but warm-blooded animals. They live in groups, and speak to each other in their own language. In this they are like other animals, such as bees and birds. But dolphins are very different from almost all land animals. Their brain is nearly the same size as our own, and they live a long time - at least twenty or thirty years.

Like some animals, dolpins use sound to help them find their way around. They also make these sounds to talk to each other and to help them find food. We now know they do not use their ears to receive these sounds, but the lower part of the mouth, called the jaw.

Strangely, dolphins seem to like man, and for thousands of years there have been stories about the dolphin and its friendship with people.

There is a story about sailors in the 19th century. In a dangerous part of the sea off the coast of New Zealand, they learnt to look for a dolphin called Jack. From 1871 to 1903 Jack met every boat in the area and showed it the way. Then in 1903 a passenger on a boat called The penguin shot and wounded Jack. He recovered and for nine years more continued to guide all ships through the area－except for The Penguin.

Today, some people continue to kill dolphins, but many countries of the world now protect them and in these places it is against the law to kill them.

1. Dolphins are different from many other animals in that they _____.

A. are warm-blooded B. have large brains

C. live in groups e D. have their own languag

2.Which of the following does the dolphin use to help it find its way around?

A. Its nose B. Its mouth

C. Its eyes. D. Its ears..

3.Why did the sailors off the coast of New Zealand look for Jack?

A. He was seriously wounded.　

B. They enjoyed playing with him.

C. They wanted his help

D. He was lonely and liked to be with people.

4.By telling the story of Jack the writer wanted to show that _____.

A. Jack is different from other dolphins

B. people are cruel to animals

C. dolphins are friendly and clever

D. dolphins should be protected by law

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Elephants are the largest land animals alive today.African elephants live in family groups called herds(群).All of the elephants in the herd take care of each other.The leader of the herd is an old mother elephant.She is the matriarch (族长).A herd may have as few as eight or as many as 100elephants.The other elephants follow the matriarch because she knows how to keep them safe from coming danger.

Elephants learn by watching and copying other elephants， and also learn from life.Baby elephants stay with their mothers until they are fully grown at about ten years old.Elephants live to be 50or 60years old.Elephants are smart animals with long memories.In the dry season， a matriarch can remember where water was found in the past.The herd will follow her there.She can also remember the safest place for baby elephants to cross a fast—moving river.

Elephants talk to each other with rumbling sounds.Some rumbling sounds are so low and deep that people are unable to hear them.Elephants hear sounds not only with their ears， but also with their feet， and even trunks (long noses of the elephants).They also greet each other by touching with their trunks and feet.If danger appears， mothers beat their ears to call their babies to them.

Other animals don’t usually attack(攻击) elephants.However， a lion might try to attack a sick elephant or a baby.If this happens， the adult elephants circle around the baby elephants.The adults make louder sounds and hit the ground with their trunks.The matriarch puts herself between the lion and the herd.She beats her ears out to make herself look even larger.Then she lowers her herd and attacks the enemy(敌人) in a big cloud of dust(灰尘).

1.According to Paragraph(段落) One， an elephant herd 　　　　 .

A. has a father elephant as the leader

B. owns a matriarch who keeps it away from danger

C. always has several leaders and hundreds of elephants

2.Long memories help elephants to 　　　　 .

A. choose their matriarch　　 B. communicate with each other　　 C. find water and cross the river

3.What does the underlined word "rumbling" mean？

A. 低沉的　　 B. 尖细的　　 C. 高亢的

4.Why do the adult elephants circle around their babies？

A. To keep their babies safe.　　 B. To welcome their friends.　　 C. To attack their enemies.

5.The passage mainly tells us about 　　　　 .

A. why the elephants live in herds

B. what the elephants’ living habits are

C. how the elephants avoid being attacked

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根据示例改写句子

Model: Sharks are animals. They live in the sea.→Sharks are animals that live in the sea.

1.The book is my favourite. It is written by J．K.Rowling.

________________________________________________________________________

2.Basketball is a game. I love it best.

________________________________________________________________________

3.That man is Mr Smith. He is taking photos near the river.

________________________________________________________________________

4.This one is a photo of a shark. I saw it on the Great Barrier Reef.

________________________________________________________________________

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Animal cafes are popular in major cities all over the world. These animal cafes offer unforgettable experiences with the world's cutest baristas ( 咖啡师) . Ms. Bunny Cafe in Tokyo, Japan

This is a rabbit cafe located in Tokyo. Unlike the other cafes, you cannot make your reservation (预定) ahead of time, so you might have to wait for a table. This cafe also offers the unique opportunity to take one of the rabbits for a walk around the neighborhood.

Cafe Chat L'Heureux in Montreal, Canada

Featuring a dozen cats, this is a great place to play with cats and even do a little shopping for your pet back home. In addition to food and drink, the cafe also sells a variety of products that your cat might appreciate. The cafe itself is warm and is sure to please both the humans and their cats.

Dog Cafe in Los Angeles, California

Here the cafe experience is about more than just scheduling in some face time with friendly dogs; it's also about changing the way dogs are adopted. The Dog Cafe is part shelter and part animal cafe, offering an experience for visitors to connect with rescue dogs, help socialize them, and maybe even take one home. Meow Parlour in New York, New York

In New York, you'll find one of the best and cleanest cat cafes in Chinatown at Meow Parlour. This cafe not only offers plenty of snacks for you and the cats, it also puts on special events like yoga and Bingo night. And it has special hours for families with children when the staff can pay extra attention to the cats and the kids.

1.Ms. Bunny Cafe in Tokyo allows customers to　　 .

A. bring their own food　　 B. book a seat in advance

C. play with pets at home　　 D. take a pet to the street

2.What can we know about Cafe Chat L ' Heureux in Montreal?

A. It provides no snacks or coffee.

B. It welcomes both customers and cats.

C. No one is allowed to feed cats here.

D. You can buy yourself some clothes here.

3.Dog Cafe in Los Angeles may attract people who 　　 .

A. wish to raise a pet

B. have an interest in cats

C. want to do some exercises

D. want to play with kids

4.In which cafe can you join some themed activities?

A. Ms. Bunny Cafe in Tokyo.

B. Cafe Chat L ' Heureux in Montreal .

C. Meow Parlour in New York .

D. Dog Cafe in Los Angeles.

5.What's the author's purpose of writing this text ?

A. To introduce some cute animals.

B. To list some of the world's best baristas.

C. To advertise some nice shopping places.

D. To recommend visitors some animal cafes.

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The crow（乌鸦） is an ordinary bird. It is black all over. Crows are dirty birds because they live on bad food. Crows eat a lot of waste food. In this way they are more useful to us than any other bird. Crows are always hungry. They look for food all day long and in the evening you can see them in large numbers flying back to their homes in the trees.

Crows are much noisier than other birds. A lot of crows often get together on one house and talk. Sometimes they talk together, and sometimes they do it by turns. It is easy to know if they are happy or angry from crows’ sounds. Perhaps crow talk a lot because they are friendly birds. A couple（夫妇） of crows will live together all their lives, and if one of them dies, the other becomes very sad and quiet for the rest of its life and sometimes dies, too.

1.What colour are crows?

They __________________________________________________________________

2.Why are crows more useful to us than any other bird?

Because ________________________________________________________________

3.Do crows look for food all day and all night?

_______________________________________________________________________

4.How do we know crows are happy or not?

From __________________________________________________________________

5.What may happen if one of the couple dies?

________________________________________________________________________

6.Do you like crows? Why or why not?

________________________________________________________________________

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Cats are animals that live on land. They can be divided into two groups: big cats and small cats. Big cats are the larger animal species. Here are some materials about big cats.

1.When do tigers mainly hunt?

A.In the morning.　　　 　 　 B.At noon.

C.In the afternoon.　　　　 D.At night.

2.Lions live mostly in .

A.Asia　　 B.Russia　　 C.Africa　　 D.India

3.What do leopards often do in the daytime?

A.Rest in trees.　　

B.Sleep in caves.

C.Look after their babies.　

D.Hunt small animals.

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Humans are the only animals to eat chilies, even though they sometimes cause us discomfort.CFPMany of us have had this experience: We eat something very spicy, our mouth burns, then our nose gets runny and our eyes start to water. So why exactly does this happen?

All spicy foods come from plants, and according to BBC News, these plants contain spicy items to keep animals from eating them. Eating or even just touching these plants leads to the familiar burning feeling that comes from spicy food.

When we are eating the spicy food, our nose and eyes may also feel irritated(痒痒的)and go into defense mode(模式),producing tears or mucus(黏液)to protect themselves. The more irritated our nose and eyes feel, the more tears or mucus they produce. That explains the tearing eyes, running nose and burning mouth that come from eating spicy food.

So if we know that our body will react to chilies this way, why is it that humans are the only animals to eat them? In fact, about 600 million Chinese, almost half of the national population, are chili eaters, reported website Huanqiu.

According to BBC News, the human body responds to spicy food by giving off endorphins(内啡肷)-chemicals that create a sense of happiness.

So if you're a big fan of spicy food, what can you do to reduce these symptoms(症状)?

It's widely believed that a glass of ice water is the perfect way to lighten the burning sense caused by spiciness. However, as Live Science reported, it’s been proved that water will just make you feel worse by spreading the spicy items around your mouth.

*Live Science suggested that the easiest way to put out the fire in your mouth is with dairy products, such as milk or yogurt. Dairy contains a special element named casein(酪蛋白),a type of protein which is able to dissolve the spicy component in chilies and reduce your pain immediately.

Equally effective is a spoon of sugar, according to Live Science.

So, if you're the kind of person who holds the belief" the spicier, the better", make sure to keep some dairy products in your refrigerator.

1.A lot of animals don't like chilies because they_　　 _if they eat or touch them.

A. produce tears or mucus B. their eyes feel happy

C. have a feeling like burning D. their noses feel irritated

2.Which of the following way is the right way of making the symptoms less serious while eating chilies according to the passage?

A. We can try a spoon of salt.

B. We can drink a bottle of ice water.

C. We should drink a large cup of warm tea.

D. We can eat some dairy products such as yogurt.

3.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Some plants contain spicy items to protect their enemies.

B. When we are eating chilies, our body creates a chemical that makes us happy.

C. Eating or even just touching spicy plants will make us burn out with anger.

D. Humans, as well as all the animals, like eating chilies very much.

4.Why did the writer write the passage with a*?

A. To show the best method to stop the burning feeling from spicy food.

B. To tell readers how good and effective dairy products are.

C. To tell readers why dairy products reduce pain.

D. To show what dairy contains.

5.Where can we probably read the passage?

A. A chemistry textbook B. novel

C. A science website D. A geography magazine

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Carrots are grown on farms and in small family gardens all over the world. They are easy to plant and harvest ( 收获 ）. They also have a good taste.

When people think about carrots, a picture of a long, thin, orange-coloured vegetable usually comes into their minds. But carrots come in many different sizes and shapes. And not all carrots are orange.

Carrots should be grown in sandy soil that does not hold water for a long time. The earth also should not be too hard. To prepare your carrot garden, dig up the earth and turn it over (翻土）.

Weather, soil, condition and time affect the taste of carrots. Warm days and cool nights are the best time to grow great delicious carrots.

The best way to decide if a carrot is ready to be harvested is by its colour. Usually, the brighter the colour is, the better the taste is.

Most people do not know that carrots can be grown during the winter months. If the winter is not cold enough to freeze the ground, you can grow and harvest carrots the same way as you do during the summer months.

Carrots are prepared and eaten in many different ways. They are cut into thin pieces and cooked with other vegetables or meat. Or, they are washed, and eaten just as they come out of the ground.

根据上面的短文内容填空。

1.It is 　　　　　　　　 for people 　　　　　　　　 carrots.

2.Not all carrots are long, thin and orange, they can be of different 　　　　　　　　　　 .

3.Carrots should 　　　　　　　　 in sandy soil and the earth should be 　　　　　　　　 .

4. It’s the best time to grow delicious carrots 　　　　　　　　 . Carrots with brighter colours　 have 　　　　　　　　 tastes.

5.We can grow carrots during both the 　　　　　　 months and the 　　　　　　 months.

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Carrots(胡萝卜) are grown on farms and in small family gardens all over the world. They are easy to plant and easy to harvest(收获). They have a good taste.

When people think about carrots, they usually think they are a kind of long, thin, orange-colored vegetable. In fact, carrots are in many different sizes and shapes. And not all carrots are orange.

Carrots should be grown in a field that does not have water for a long time. The earth also should not be too hard. To prepare your carrot garden, dig up the earth and turn it over(翻土).

Weather, soil condition(土壤状况), and time affect(影响) the taste of carrots. Warm days and cool nights are the best time to grow great delicious carrots.

The best way to decide if a carrot is ready to be harvested is by its color. Usually, the brighter the color is, the better the taste is.

Most people do not know that carrots can be grown during the winter months. If the winter is not cold enough to freeze the ground, you can grow carrots the same way as you do during the summer months.

Carrots are prepared and eaten in many different ways. They are cut into thin pieces and cooked with other vegetables or meat. Or, they are washed, and eaten just as they come out of the ground.

1.Carrots are easy to plant but hard to harvest.

2.Carrots should be grown in a field without water for a long time.

3.The best way to decide if a carrot is ready to be harvested is by its size.

4.Everyone knows that carrots can be grown during the winter months.

5.We can prepare and eat carrots in many different ways.

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