Bamboo is one of the nature’s most surprising...

Bamboo is one of the nature’s most surprising plants. Many people call this plant a tree, but it is a kind of grass.

Like other kinds of grass, a bamboo plant may be cut very low to the ground, but it will grow back very quickly. A Japanese scientist recorded one bamboo plant that grew almost 1.5 meters in 24 hours! Bamboo grows almost everywhere in the world except Europe. There are more than 1,000 kinds of bamboo that grow around the world on both mountains and plains.

Not all bamboo looks the same. Some bamboo plants are very thin. They may only grow to be a few centimeters wide while others may grow to more than 30 centimeters across. This plant also comes in different colors, from yellow to black to green.

Many Asian countries have been using bamboo for hundreds of years. They often use bamboo for building new buildings. As a matter of fact, the cables(绳索) that hold up the hanging bridge across the Min River in Sichuan are made of bamboo. The bridge has been in use for more than 1,000 years, and is still holding strong.

In Africa, engineers are teaching poor farmers how to find water using bamboo. These African countries need cheap ways to find water because they have no money, and their fields often die from no rain and no water. It seems that bamboo is one of the best things they can use. Bamboo pipes and drills(钻) can help to make the poor thirsty fields to be watered.

1.How is bamboo like grass?

A．It is thin and easy to cut.                  B．It grows everywhere.

C．It grows quickly after its cut short.           D．It is short and green.

2.The underlined sentence “while others may grow to more than 30 centimeters across.” means “Some other bamboo plants may grow to be very _______.”

A．short             B．strong            C．thick             D．tall

3.From the text we know ______.

A．most people call bamboo plant trees

B．a bamboo plant may grow 4.5 meters in three days

C．the bamboo plant changes its colors when it grows

D．a bridge held by bamboo cable was built thousands of years ago

4.Why did the engineers teach the poor farmers in Africa to make use of bamboo?

A．Because it is cheap.                      B．Because it is colorful.

C．Because it drills fast.                     D．Because it is used by Asians.

5.Which of the following is NOT true?

A．There are many different kinds of bamboo with different colors.

B．Cables made of bamboo can last for over a thousand years.

C．Bamboo can be used for buildings, bridges and watering projects.

D．Bamboo plants are able to grow well in any part of the world.

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Rivers are one of our most important natural resources. Many of the world’s great cities are ____1.____ (locate) on rivers, and almost ____2._____ country has at least one river flowing through it that plays _____3._____ important part in the lives of its people.

Since the beginning of history, people ____4.____ (use) rivers for transportation. The longest one in the United States is the Mississippi, and the lifeline of Egypt is the Nile. ____5._____ transportation, rivers give water to drink, water for crops, and chances for fun and recreation for the people ____6.___ live along their banks.

However, large cities and industries that are located on rivers often make problems. As the cities grow ___7._____ size and industries increase in number, the water in the rivers becomes _____8.____ (pollute) with chemicals and other materials. People are learning the ____9._____ (important) of doing more to keep their rivers clean ____10.____ they want to enjoy the benefits of this natural resource.

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Rivers are one of our most important natural resources. Many of the world’s great cities are 1.______ (locate) on rivers, and almost 2._______ country has at least one river flowing through it that plays 3.________ important part in the lives of its people.

Since the beginning of history, people 4._______ (use) rivers for transportation. The longest one in the United States is the Mississippi, and the lifeline of Egypt is the Nile. 5._________ transportation, rivers give water to drink, water for crops, and chances for fun and recreation for the people 6.______ live along their banks.

However, large cities and industries that are located on rivers often make problems. As the cities grow 7._______ size and industries increase in number, the water in the rivers becomes 8.________ (pollute) with chemicals and other materials. People are learning the 9._________ (important) of doing more to keep their rivers clean 10.________ they want to enjoy the benefits of this natural resource.

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Most people in the world like to enjoy nature. Travel is one of the most popular ways. Nowadays modern transportation can take people everywhere. But people who lived before the 1880s probably would not travel very far. They would not have time to travel far from their work. Anyone who travelled 36  would usually walk or ride a horse. But in Germany a man named Karl Benz had an idea that 37  the world in a dramatic way. In 1885, he made 38  . His car had three wheels, 39  most cars today. The car could only go 40  16 kilometres an hour.

At around the same time, the man 41  his first car in Detroit, America is called Henry Ford. Detroit is now still famous all over the world as the centre of American car-making.

Cars were very few and only 42  people could buy them. 43  , in England cars were thought to be 44  at that time, so for a few years someone 45  walk in front of every car 46  a red flag! This was to make sure that the car did not go too fast and hurt  47  .

In the 1910s, Henry Ford had 48  a better kind of car called the Model T Ford and he built a  49  where the cars could be made 50  . In this way the car could be made 51  and the cost was less and more and more people could 52  them. But there was still a problem 53  all the cars were black. That was because it was 54  to produce cars that were all the same color. Now, of course, you can buy cars in all 55  .

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Our world natural park is one of the most famous parks in the world. Millions of visitors from different countries visit this park every year. In order to protect it，please do as follows：

◆Protect the natural and cultural heritage. Don’t damage or deface any buildings，displays and other facilities. Take care of all plants. Put rubbish in the bins provided.

◆Take care when you are going up and down steps or stairs and when you are walking nearby the waters.

◆Please buy tickets before entering the scenic spot. One ticket is only for one person. Adult：＄60 per ticket. Children over 6 and under 18，half price. People over 60 and children under 6 are free.

◆If you are going into the wooded and hilly lands，for your own safety，please go with three people at least and don't take any tinder(易燃物）along with you. The hill is steep so please take care of yourself.

◆This scenic spot is the reserve of water source: No fishing，swimming，washing and any behaviors that are harmful to the water source. Meanwhile，please follow the management rules of the scenic spot conscientiously.

◆Opening time：From Monday to Friday，8：00 a. m.～18：00 p.m.；From Saturday to Sunday，6：00 a. m:一24：00 p. m.

◆Small animals such as rabbits，peacocks，squirrels，frogs must be taken care of: None of them shall be killed.

If you have any trouble in visiting our world natural park，please call 477一866一7044．Our staff will do our best to help you.

1.How much will be paid for a 65-year-old man with his 8-year-old grandson?

A. Free.　　 B. ＄30.

C. ＄60.　　 D. ＄120.

2.From the passage，we can infer that the water in this park is＿．

A. clean　　 B. polluted

C. dangerous　　 D. colorful

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

A. Tourists can hike alone in the hilly lands.

B. Small animals are under protection in the park.

C. Children can play with small animals.

D. Tourists can have a swim in the water.

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The new wave of plant-based “meat” is going mainstream and straight into one of America’s most iconic chain fast-food burgers, the White Castle Slider. White Castle announced Thursday it is introducing a vegetarian fake-meat version of its famous mini-burgers. The burgers is one of several scientifically engineered products made to make plant ingredients (成分) taste just like beef. Called the Impossible Slider, it will be first sold at 140 White Castle eateries in the New York, New Jersey and greater Chicago areas with the potential for a nationwide promotion.

The White Castle Impossible Slider---made with smoked cheddar cheese, pickles, onions and a bun---features a 2-ounce patty and costs $1.99. That compares to the chains traditional 0.9-ounce mini-cheeseburger at about 94 cents. “Plant-based proteins are growing. We felt it was a good opportunity to test it with our customers,” CEO Lisa Ingram said. “We think it will appeal to a broad range of customers---those that are meat caters who want to try something different and non-meat eaters who want this.” She also said the new sliders might bring in new customers, too.

The Impossible Slider represents what few in the traditional beef industry thought possible---that cowless meat would be a hit in a country known for its meat-and-potatoes diet and love of burgers. Plant-based meat alternatives are growing at rate of about l1% a year, according to the research firm Acosta. The market isn’t just vegetarians: Some 71% of people who buy plant-based meat also eat the real thing.

“Interest in meat alternatives seems to be driven by consumers at large, not just those looking for vegetarian lifestyles, but looking for diversification( HF1c)of tastes and health benefits,” said Billy Roberts, senior food and drink analyst at the global market research firm Mintel. “Our business is a growth business. There’ll be increased demands for products like the Impossible Burger,” Impossible Foods Chief Operating Officer David Lee said. “People are increasingly asking about what impact food has on the environment and our health.”

1.What is the selling point of the Impossible Slider?

A.Its low price. B.Its good taste.

C.Its high technology. D.Its plant-based ingredients.

2.According to the passage, who may be attracted by the Impossible Slider?

① People living a vegetarian life　　

② people looking for various tastes

③ people valuing health　　　　　

④ people dislike fast-food

A.① B.①② C.①②③ D.①②③④

3.What can be inferred from David Lee’s words?

A.Curiosity drives more people to buy the Impossible Slider.

B.People’s concern over the environment and health may help the new business.

C.People’s doubt about food impact may stop the Impossible Slider’s popularity.

D.Eco-friendly people play an important part in promoting the Impossible Slider.

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Dinah is one of the most good-natured children that ever lived, but she is very, very lazy. There is nothing she likes, or used to like, so much as to curl up in some warm corner in the sun and do nothing.

Dinah’s mother wished very much that her child should learn to read, but the lady who tried to teach her soon give it up. “It is no 16  ,” she said, “Dinah 17 not learn. She is not stupid, but too lazy.”

It happened soon that a young man from Massachusetts came to the house where Dinah lived. He brought with him something no one else in the neighborhood had ever seen before－a pair of roller-skates.

When Dinah saw the young man going rapidly up and down the piazza (广场) on his skates she was so 18. She ran after him like a cat, her black eyes shining.

One day the young man allowed her to 19 the skates. The child was too happy for words. Of course she fell down, but did not 20  at all.

“Look here, Dinah,” said the young man, “I understand that my aunt has been trying to teach you to read. Why didn’t you learn? Now, if you can read, I will send you a pair of good roller-skates.”

For a moment she said21, then exclaimed decidedly, “I’ll have those skates, sure.”

And she did. When she 22 her mind on her work, she could always do it well, 23 it was.

The lady who had before this found her 24   difficult a child to teach, now had no trouble. If Dinah showed the least 25 of her former laziness, the word SKATES was enough to draw her attention back to her lesson instantly.

On New Year’s morning she received a box marked in large printed letters:

MISS DINAH MORRIS,

Care of Mrs. Lawrence Delaney,

NEW ORLEANS, LA.

If she can read what is on the outside of this box she can have what is inside.

And as Dinah read every word clearly and quickly, of course she had the fine roller-skates the box held. And now sitting curled up in the sun, doing nothing, is not the thing she likes to do best.

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Many people like to explore the Internet．Exploring the Internet is one of the most important activities of the day．The Internet brings the outside world closer to people's homes．Some people say the world is smaller than before because of the Internet．

What's going on in other countries？How do people live in places far away？Is there a good sports game somewhere？What's life like in the deepest part of the sea？If you want to answer all these questions，just come to the Internet．Of course，people can also learn through reading or listening to the radio．But with the Internet they can learn better and more easily．A lot of information can be collected at a great speed．

Can we go shopping without leaving home？Can we see a doctor without going to the hospital？Can we study without going to school？Can we draw money without going to the bank？All these things seemed to be impossible，but now have become true．

The Internet helps us to open our eyes． The Internet also helps to open our minds．The Internet often gives us new ideas．In a word，it helps us in many ways．Great changes have taken place in our life since the use of the Internet．

1.What's the main idea of the second paragraph？ ______

A. We can learn only through reading or listening to the radio．

B. We can know everything through the Internet．

C. We can become wise because of the Internet．

D. A lot of information can be collected at a great speed through the Internet．

2.According to the third paragraph，we can do the following on the Internet EXCEPT ______ ．

A. go shopping without leaving home

B. see a doctor without going to the hospital

C. draw money without banks

D. study without going to school

3.The underlined sentence" The Internet also helps to open our minds．"means ______ ．

A. we can get some new ideas from the Internet

B. something is wrong with our minds because of the Internet

C. our minds can't be opened unless we search the Internet

D. we cannot think without the Internet

4.The passage mainly tells us ______ ．

A. we don't need banks，schools or hospitals

B. the Internet helps us a lot in many ways

C. the Internet is everything

D. we cannot live without the Internet．

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For many young people, going to university is one of the most important 1. (stage) of their lives. It is the time when young people will move out of 2. (they) home to live with other people, often strangers. 3. (especial) in the U.S, people often travel very far 4.home to study. It is a time to be 5. (independence).

At university, you will 6. (teach) by lectures and professors who are leading figures in their study. The opportunity to learn from and to discuss with them is 7. drives some people to apply to university. Students are required to choose a major that they wish to study. Apart from the 8. (academy) benefit, life at university also can allow students 9.(develop) their interests in many fields.

Therefore，university is a place 10. you attain knowledge, develop your values and accept those who may be different.

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There are many superstitions(迷信) in Britain, but one of the most widelyheld is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder—even if it means stepping off the pavement into a busy street!

①Walking under a ladder

If you must walk under a ladder you can avoid bad luck by crossing your fingers and keeping them crossed until you've seen a dog. Alternatively, you must lick your finger and make a cross on the toe of your shoe, and not look again at the shoe until the mark has dried.

②Umbrella

Another common superstition is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house—it will either bring misfortune to the person that opened it or to the household. The superstition could date from the old time when its purpose was to act as a sunshade. If opened indoors, it might be considered to be an attack on the sun. Anyone opening an umbrella indoors in fine weather is unpopular, as it inevitably brings rain!

③Number 13

The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some, and when the 13th day of the month falls on a Friday, anyone wishing to avoid an inauspicious event had better stay indoors.

④Seven years bad luck

The worst misfortune that can befall you is caused by breaking a mirror, as it brings seven years of bad luck! The superstition is supposed to have originated in ancient times, when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods.

⑤Black cat

In the UK, black cats are generally considered lucky in the UK, even though they are connected with witchcraft(巫术)：You are said to be lucky if a black cat crosses your path.

1.Which experience is considered to be lucky according to the passage?

A. walking under a ladder

B. opening an umbrella in the house

C. breaking a mirror

D. a black cat crossing your path

2.Which of the followings is RIGHT in UK according to the passage?

A. Opening an umbrella in the rain is not acceptable or unpopular.

B. Black cats are generally considered unlucky because they have something with witchcraft.

C. Bad luck brought by walking under a ladder cannot be avoided using certain ways.

D. If you are to open a clothes store on May 13 in Britain, you had better change the date.

3.Which two superstitions are related to history?

A. ①②　　 B. ②④

C. ④⑤　　 D. ③④

4.It can be inferred from the passage that ________.

A. breaking a mirror will cause bad luck because it shows your disrespect(不敬)for the God

B. crossing your fingers and keeping them crossed can help avoid bad luck brought by walking under a ladder

C. number 13 is always unlucky in any situation

D. opening an umbrella indoors might be considered to be an attack on the sun

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