Clyde, a small-clawed otter, was moved from Auckland Zoo to Wellington Zoo two months ago. The zookeepers hoped he and the other otter Bonnie might start a family together.
But only two days after he arrived, Clyde went missing. He had dug his way under one of the walls and was nowhere to be seen.
The zookeepers set up cages inside the zoo, with plates of Clyde’s favorite fish in them, hoping to catch him.
Two days went by and still there was no sign of Clyde.
At last a couple saw Clyde at their house a whole kilometer away in Newtown. Clyde was hiding in an out-of-reach hole outside their laundry.
The zookeepers arrived and set up some more traps to try to catch him. But Clyde is a pretty smart otter. Twice he managed to get the fish out of a trap without being caught.
Five days after he’d escaped ^Clyde s days on the run came to an end when he was finally caught in one of the traps.
It was no good putting Clyde back in his old home---he’d only dig his way out again. So he and Bonnie were put into the zoo hospital. There was no chance of their escaping from there.
Meanwhile, the zookeepers were working hard to make Clyde’s old home safer. They put an iron barrier underground to stop him digging his way out. Then Bonnie and Clyde went home again.
But a month after his first escape, Clyde was out again. Once more the zookeepers came hurrying to catch Clyde. They found him by following the bubbles he made in the river nearby.
Nobody knew how Clyde had escaped. But this time he was only out for an hour. So back he went to the hospital again.
Poor Clyde. It seemed that he wasn’t happy at Wellington Zoo, even though he and Bonnie were getting on well together. The keepers didn’t like seeing him unhappy, so they planned to look for a home for him somewhere else.
1.Where was Clyde found after his first escape?
A.Back in Auckland Zoo. B.In a river nearby.
C.At a house a kilometer away. D.In the zoo hospital.
2.How did zookeepers catch Clyde after his second escape?
A.They set up cages in the zoo. B.They attracted Clyde with fish.
C.They dug a hole outside his home. D.They followed the bubbles in the water.
3.What do we know about Clyde?
A.He often gets ill. B.He is good at digging.
C.He likes hiding in a hole. D.He escaped to meet Bonnie.
4.Where is the passage most likely to have been taken from?
A.A news report. B.An advertisement.
C.A book review. D.A research paper.
高一英语完形填空中等难度题
Clyde, a small-clawed otter, was moved from Auckland Zoo to Wellington Zoo two months ago. The zookeepers hoped he and the other otter Bonnie might start a family together.
But only two days after he arrived, Clyde went missing. He had dug his way under one of the walls and was nowhere to be seen.
The zookeepers set up cages inside the zoo, with plates of Clyde’s favorite fish in them, hoping to catch him.
Two days went by and still there was no sign of Clyde.
At last a couple saw Clyde at their house a whole kilometer away in Newtown. Clyde was hiding in an out-of-reach hole outside their laundry.
The zookeepers arrived and set up some more traps to try to catch him. But Clyde is a pretty smart otter. Twice he managed to get the fish out of a trap without being caught.
Five days after he’d escaped ^Clyde s days on the run came to an end when he was finally caught in one of the traps.
It was no good putting Clyde back in his old home---he’d only dig his way out again. So he and Bonnie were put into the zoo hospital. There was no chance of their escaping from there.
Meanwhile, the zookeepers were working hard to make Clyde’s old home safer. They put an iron barrier underground to stop him digging his way out. Then Bonnie and Clyde went home again.
But a month after his first escape, Clyde was out again. Once more the zookeepers came hurrying to catch Clyde. They found him by following the bubbles he made in the river nearby.
Nobody knew how Clyde had escaped. But this time he was only out for an hour. So back he went to the hospital again.
Poor Clyde. It seemed that he wasn’t happy at Wellington Zoo, even though he and Bonnie were getting on well together. The keepers didn’t like seeing him unhappy, so they planned to look for a home for him somewhere else.
1.Where was Clyde found after his first escape?
A.Back in Auckland Zoo. B.In a river nearby.
C.At a house a kilometer away. D.In the zoo hospital.
2.How did zookeepers catch Clyde after his second escape?
A.They set up cages in the zoo. B.They attracted Clyde with fish.
C.They dug a hole outside his home. D.They followed the bubbles in the water.
3.What do we know about Clyde?
A.He often gets ill. B.He is good at digging.
C.He likes hiding in a hole. D.He escaped to meet Bonnie.
4.Where is the passage most likely to have been taken from?
A.A news report. B.An advertisement.
C.A book review. D.A research paper.
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When I began planning to move to Auckland to study, my mother was a little worried about the uncertainty of living in a place that was so different from India, where we lived. She worried particularly about the lack of jobs, the cultural differences and the chance that I would face racism(种族偏见).
Despite these worries, I came to New Zealand in July 2009. I have found the place and people very nice and supportive. Soon after I arrived, I realized the importance of getting a job for my living expenses.
Determined to do this on my own, I spent a whole day going door to door asking for a job. However, I received little response. This became my routine every day after college for a few weeks.
One afternoon, I walked into a building to ask whether there were any job opportunities. People there were very surprised, and advised me not to continue my job search in that manner. As I was about to leave, a clerk in the building, who had been listening to what the others had said, approached me and asked me to wait outside for a while. Fifteen minutes later, he returned. He asked me about my plans and encouraged me to stay confident. Then he offered to take me to Royal Oak to search for a job.
I was a little surprised but had a good feeling about him. He gave me some suggestions on dressing and speaking. I handed out my resumes and went home feeling very satisfied. The following day, I received a call from a store in Royal Oak offering me a job.
It seems that the world always gives back to you when you need it .And this time,it was a complete stranger who turned out to be a real blessing.
1.What wasn’t the author’s mother worried about?
A. The author couldn’t speak the local language.
B. The author wasn’t familiar with local customs.
C. People might look down on the author.
D. It might be difficult for the author to find a job.
2.After staying in New Zealand for a short time, the author ______.
A. decided to go back to his own country
B. had to find a job to cover his living expenses
C. felt the local people were not very friendly
D. wanted to get a job that needed practical skills
3. When the author went into a building to look for a job, ______.
A. a clerk recommended him to the company he worked for
B. he was confident that he would find a good one
C. he found many college students like him already there
D. a clerk gave him encouragement and advice
4.What is the story mainly about?
A. How a stranger offered the author a job.
B. How a stranger turned out to be a real blessing.
C. How the author was helped to get a job by a stranger.
D. How the author adapted himself to a new situation.
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When I begin planning to move to Auckland to study, my mother was worried about a lack of jobs and 1.______(culture) differences. 2.______(ignore忽视)these concerns, I got there in July 2010.
Soon after3._______(arrive), I realized the importance getting a job for my living expenses. Determined to do this on my own, I spent several weeks 4.______(go)door-to-door for a job, 5.______ found little response.
One afternoon, I walked into a building to ask6.______there were many job opportunities. The people 7._______(advice) me not to continue my job search in that way.
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When I began planning to move to Auckland to study, my mother was worried about a lack of jobs and cultural differences. Ignoring these______, I got there in July 2010. ________I arrived, I realized the importance of getting a job __________my living costs. Deciding to do this _________, I spent several weeks going door-to-door for a job, but found _________response(回应).
One afternoon, I walked into a building to ask ________there were any job opportunities(机会). The people there advised me not to continue my job search in that _______. As I was about to__________, a man who had been listening approached me and asked me to wait outside _________. Nearly ten minutes later, he _________. He asked me about my plans and encouraged me to stay _________. Then he offered to take me to Royal Oak to __________ a job.
I was a little surprised, but had a ________feeling about him. Along the way, I realized that I had ________résumés(简历). Seeing this, the man ________at his business partner’s office to make me fifteen _______copies. He also gave me some _______on dressing and speaking. I handed out my résumés and went home feeling very _______. The following day, I received a ________from a store in Royal Oak offering me a job.
It seems that the world always _______to you when you need it. And this time, it was a complete stranger who turned out to be a real blessing.
1.A. doubts B. concerns C. instructions D. reasons
2.A. Even if B. Every time C. Now that D. Soon after
3.A. of B. at C. for D. with
4.A. on my own B. on my way C. by any chance D. by the day
5.A. any B. much C. some D. little
6.A. why B. wherever C. whether D. whenever
7.A. direction B. attitude C. language D. way
8.A. answer B. work C. leave D. refuse
9.A. for ever B. at any time C. as usual D. for a while
10.A. returned B. forgot C. passed D. regretted
11.A. silent B. busy C. positive D. comfortable
12.A. pick out B. search for C. take on D. give up
13.A. boring B. good C. risky D. general
14.A. made use of B. taken care of C. run out of D. become tired of
15.A. stopped B. knocked C. looked D. appeared
16.A. right B. more C. former D. different
17.A. pressures B. agreements C. impressions D. suggestions
18.A. lonely B. funny C. disappointed D. satisfied
19.A. call B. tip C. present D. report
20.A. turns off B. goes over C. gives back D. looks up
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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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When I was thirteen, my family moved from Boston to Tucson, Arizona. Before the move, my father gathered us in the living-room on a freezing January night. My sisters and I sat around the fire, not realizing that the universe would suddenly change its course. “In May, we’re moving to Arizona.”
The words, so small, didn’t seem big enough to hold my new life. But the world changed and I awoke on a tram moving across the country. I watched the scene change from green trees to flat dusty plains to high mountains as I saw strange new plants that suggested mysteries yet to come. Finally, we arrived and settled into our new home.
While my older sisters were sad at the loss of friends, I eagerly explored our new surroundings.
One afternoon, I was out exploring as usual and saw a new kind of cactus(仙人掌). I crouched (蹲) down for a closer look. “You’d better not touch that.”
I turned around to see an old woman.
“Are you new to this neighborhood?” I explained that I was, in fact, new to the entire state.
“My name is Ina Thorne. Have you got used to life in the desert? It must be quite a shock after living in Boston.”
How could I explain how I found the desert? I couldn’t seem to find the right words.
“It’s vastness,” she offered. “That vastness when you stand on the mountains overlooking the desert- you can sense how little you are in comparison with the world. Meanwhile, you feel that the possibilities are limitless.”
That was it. That was the feeling I’d had ever since I’d first seen the mountains of my new home. Again, my life would change with just a few simple words.
“Would you like to come to my home tomorrow? Someone should teach you which plant you should and shouldn’t touch.
1.Hearing Father’s words, the writer ______.
A.was eager to explore the new place
B.was unaware that his life was to be changed
C.felt sad because he would lose his friends
D.thought it was a good idea to move to Arizona
2.We can learn from the passage that the writer ______.
A.didn’t get used to his new surroundings
B.explored a lot the new neighborhood after arriving there
C.knew some knowledge about the desert animals from the old woman
D.didn’t like the desert because of its vastness and limitless possibilities
3.What would the writer most probably do when he was invited to the old woman’s home?
A.Refuse her invitation politely.
B.Go back to ask his father for advice.
C.Hesitate whether to accept her invitation.
D.Visit her to learn something about plants in the desert.
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When I was thirteen, my family moved from Boston to Tucson, Arizona. __36__the move, my father __37__us in the living-room on a freezing January night. My sisters and I sat around the fire, not __38__ that the universe would suddenly change its course. “In May, we′re__39__ to Arizona.”
The words, so small, didn't seem__40__enough to hold my new life. But the world changed and I awoke on a tram moving across the country.1 watched the __41__change from green trees to flat dusty plains to high mountains as I saw strange new plants that __42__ mysteries yet to come. Finally, we arrived and __43__ into our new home.
__44__ my older sisters were sad at the loss of friends, I _45_explored our new surroundings.
One afternoon, I was out exploring __46__ and saw a new kind of cactus(仙人掌). I crouched(蹲)down for a closer look. “You'd better not __47__ that”
I turned around to see an old woman.
“Are you new to this neighborhood?” I explained that I was, __48__,new to the entire state.
“My name is Ina Thorne.” Have you got used to life in the __49__? It must be quite a __50__ after living in Boston.”
How could I explain how I __51__ the desert? I couldn’t seem to find the right words.
“It’s vastness,” she offered. “That vastness __52__ you stand on the mountains overlooking the desert—you can __53__ how little you are in comparison with the world. __54__, you feel that the possibilities are limitless.”
That was it. That was the feeling I’d had ever since I’d first seen the mountains of my new home. Again, my __55__ would change with just a few simple words.
“Would you like to come to my home tomorrow?” Someone should teach you which plant you should and shouldn’t touch.”
1.A. During B. Until C. Upon D. Before
2.A. gathered B. warned C. organized D. comforted
3.A. hoping B. admitting C. realizing D. believing
4.A. going B. moving C. driving D. flying
5.A. good B. simple C. big D. proper
6.A. picture B. ground C. scene D. area
7.A. suggested B. solved C. discovered D. explained
8.A. settled B. walked C. hurried D. stepped
9.A. If B. After C. Once D. While
10.A. bitterly B. easily C. proudly D. eagerly
11.A. as well B. as usual C. right away D. on time
12.A. move B. dig C. pull D. touch
13.A. of course B. in fact C. after all D. at least
14.A. desert B. city C. state D. country
15.A. luck B. doubt C. shock D. danger
16.A. found B. examined C. watched D. reached
17.A. why B. when C. how D. where
18.A. prove B. guess C. sense D. expect
19.A. However B. Otherwise C. Therefore D. Meanwhile
20.A. idea B. life C. home D. family
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The reporter said that UFO ________ from east to west when he saw it.
A.was moving B.is moving C.move D.moves
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We had moved from Cairo to Mt. Vernon, Illinois, away from my grandmother when I was eight years old. I missed her 36 . I was told I was her favorite grandchild; she was my favorite granny. Mother must have sensed my 37 , for she would take my little brother and me back to visit my Granny on occasions.
She didn’t live in a big house or have expensive things, but I never 38 it; I just knew she loved me and I loved her back.
We had lived, for a time, next door to her 39 my father was away during World War II.
Granny had never had very much in the way of 40 or material things. But it was the little things she gave me that had always 41 . Things like letting me dip my fingers in the sugar bowl or the coffee she let me drink from her 42_. She allowed me to sit on top of her kitchen table to enjoy those privileges.
She also had a vinegar bottle that sat high on a shelf that was 43 , in my eyes; I asked if I could have it someday. It was given to me in a box after her 44 . She remembered in her last days; love is like that.
She didn’t have much; 45 did we. But she did something for my brother and me. I will always remember she 46 her pennies in a glass jar. I am sure Granny could have used those pennies herself 47 she saved them to give us when we came to 48 her.
I don’t remember how much we 49 on our visits, nor was the 50 important. It was the idea that she remembered us, and cared about us, when we were away from her.
Those 51 , of when I was a child, still give me 52 feelings now. I often wonder, after all those years, when I am lucky enough to find a 53 lying on the ground 54 , if it could possibly be Granny tossing me pennies from 55 .
1. A.suddenly B.unfortunately C.terribly D.properly
2. A.longing B.tasting C.dissatisfying D.worrying
3. A.found B.saw C.remarked D.minded
4. A.while B.if C.unless D.though
5. A.house B.car C.money D.possession
6. A.gone B.mattered C.saved D.respected
7. A.jar B.glass C.bottle D.cup
8. A.beautiful B.expensive C.heavy D.big
9. A.birthday B.death C.accident D.change
10. A.so B.and C.neither D.however
11. A.hid B.discovered C.saved D.liked
12. A.since B.or C.because D.but
13. A.visit B.invite C.help D.comfort
14. A.spent B.wasted C.collected D.counted
15. A.penny B.time C.money D.amount
16. A.memories B.adventures C.friendships D.achievements
17. A.bright B.warm C.sad D.interesting
18. A.bottle B.jar C.table D.penny
19. A.anywhere B.nowhere C.somewhere D.everywhere
20. A.hell B.heaven C.God D.sky
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We had moved from Cairo to Illinois, away from my grandmother when I was eight years old. I her terribly. I was told I was her favorite ; she was my favorite “Granny.”
My heart for a long time after we went away. Mother must have noticed I wanted to see her, she would take my and me back to visit my Granny sometimes. I know Granny loved us. it was something you could feel with your . She didn’t live in a fancy(豪华的) house or have things, but I never cared.
Although she didn’t have much, did we, she did something for my brother Tommie and me. I will always remember she saved her in a glass jar, which had her since she was married. I am sure Granny could have those pennies herself but she saved them to us when we came to visit. Because I was the older, I was dividing(分) the pennies between my brother and me.
“One for you, one for me,” I would the words until the jar was empty. I don’t remember how much we collected on our and the amount(数量) wasn’t important at all. It was the idea that she remembered us and cared about us moved me. Those of my childhood still give me warm feelings when I’m sad. I often wonder if I found a penny on the ground somewhere, could it possibly be Granny tossing(扔) me pennies from heaven?
1.A. preferred B. missed C. wondered D. remembered
2.A. relative B. neighbor C. partner D. grandchild
3.A. touched B. felt C. ached D. flew
4.A. so B. but C. still D. and
5.A. aunt B. cousin C. sister D. brother
6.A. Totally B. Extremely C. Actually D. Sincerely
7.A. thoughts B. eyes C. mind D. heart
8.A. powerful B. expensive C. familiar D. large
9.A. either B. none C. nor D. so
10.A. pennies B. candies C. jewels D. sweets
11.A. added to B. belonged to C. stood for D. come up to
12.A. protected B. saved C. used D. collected
13.A. help B. give C. attract D. comfort
14.A. in charge of B. in danger of C. in search of D. in favor of
15.A. legally B. logically C. informally D. equally
16.A. ignore B. appreciate C. request D. repeat
17.A. visits B. holidays C. weekends D. youth
18.A. which B. that C. where D. what
19.A. performances B. sights C. memories D. accidents
20.A. lying B. burying C. shining D. signaling
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