A science book gives facts. Some science books tell us about animals. Some tell us about plants. Some tell us about outer space. This page tells us about animals.
Do you know that not only the fish but also some animals live in the sea? For example, the whale is not a fish. It can't breathe in the water. It swims in the water. But it comes up for air.
The blue whale is the world's biggest animal. There are other sea animals, too. One is called the dolphin. Dolphins need air to live. They breathe air, as whales do. Dolphins are very clever. They sometimes seem to speak to each other.
Many other animals live near the sea. Seals (海豹) and otters（水獭）love the sea. They swim and play there, They eat smaller fish and sea plants. Seals and otters have thick fur. The fur keeps them warm.The passage mainly tells us about _______.
| A．fishes | B．plants | C．science | D．sea animals |
Which of the sentences below is NOT true?
| A．The whale can swim in the sea like a fish. |
| B．The whale can breathe in the sea like a fish. |
| C．Both whales and dolphins are sea animals. |
| D．Seals and otters like living near the sea. |
What food do seals and otters like eating?
| A．Only smaller fish. | B．Only sea plants. |
| C．Smaller fish and sea plants. | D．Blue whales and dolphins |
Some sea animals can keep themselves warm because _______.
| A．they are big animals | B．they like playing in the sea |
| C．they have thick fur | D．they eat enough food every day |
A few years ago, Dave Stirling had the idea of selling CDs over the Internet. The business he started from his home in Ohio, the USA, now sells 500,000 CDs a year and has made him into a millionaire(百万富翁)at the age of 24.
“I could see that this was the future of shopping,” says Stirling. “Why should you pay $15 for a CD and spend the time and the money getting into the store and parking your car? You can have the same CD for half of the price by clicking(敲击)on your computer. And we can find any CD you want and bring it to your door in 24 hours!”
According to Stirling, this is the only beginning, “I believe that one day we’ll do our shopping over the net: it’s easier, quicker and cheaper. Shops and supermarkets will be the past.” Dave Stiring started his business from______.
| A．his home | B．his company | C．the office | D．the country |
How has Stirling become so rich?
| A．By making ice cream. | B．By making advertisements. |
| C．By selling ideas to others. | D．By selling CDs over the Internet. |
If you pay $15 for a CD in the store, how much should you pay for it over the net?
| A．$15. | B．$12. | C．$7.5. | D．$30. |
By shopping over the net, yo
u won’t_____.
| A．spend the time and the money | B．drive your car any more |
| C．click on your computer | D．get into the store by yourself |
What can we learn from the passage?
| A．More than half of the Americans prefer to shop over the net. |
| B．Shops and supermarkets will be the past in the future. |
| C．Some people don’t like to go shopping over the Internet. |
| D．It’s easier, quicker and more expensive to do our shopping over the net. |
A desert is a very dry land where there is hardly any rain. In the day, it can be so hot that you could fry an egg on the ground. But during the night it is sometimes so could that water would turn into ice.
Many desserts are covered in sand. But some have mountains, rocks, or lakes that have
dried up in the heat. The Great American Dessert has cliffs(悬崖) that have been made into amazing and beautiful shapes by the wind. The Sahara Desert in Africa is mostly sand. The Australian Desert has red sand.
Sometimes it does not rain for a whole year in the desert. But there is water deep under the ground and some plants have roots that go very deep to find it. Other plants have roots that spread out(延伸) a long way so they can suck up the rain as soon as it falls.
One desert plant is the cactus, which has long, spreading roots. 
The cactus stores water inside its hard skin. This skin protects it from heat and cold.
Camels are a bit like cactus plants! They store water too—inside their bodies. They have special fur which protects them from the sun during the day and keeps them warm at night.
Some other animals live in deserts, too. They have to be very good at seeing and hearing because most of them only come out at night. This is why many desert animals have extra big eyes or ears.
A desert fox has bigger ears than a normal for. A gerbil has huge eye, so that it can see at night. It stays cool in the day by staying underground, like most desert animals.
Some people live in the desert but they always make their homes near an oasis. An oasis is where water comes from an underground river. Near an oasis, people can grow lots of plants and keep animals.
Life is hard in the desert, for people, animals and plants. But desert people like to live there.A desert is very dry because__________.
| A．it is sandy | B．there is so little rain |
| C．the wind is strong | D．there is no water deep under the ground |
What does the underlined phrase"suck up"in paragraph 3 mean_________?
| A．围堵 | B．讨好 | C．释放 | D．吸收 |
Some desert animals have extra big eyes or ears because__________.
| A．the sunlight is too strong in the day | B．they need to see and hear well at night |
| C．it is very cold at nigh | D．they store water in them. |
Most desert animals stay cool in the day by_________.
| A．storing water in side their bodies | B．drinking water as much as they can |
| C．staying underground | D．growing lots of plants |
Whi
ch of the following is true?
| A．Desert people like to live in the desert though life is hard. |
| B．People in the desert usually fry eggs on the ground. |
| C．Camels have special fur to store water. |
| D．All the deserts are covered in sand. |
Amy's family has fun. They mail a diary(日记簿、日记) to each other. Everyone writes something in it. Amy's brother is open. He tells many things about his life. Amy's sister is Lazy. She doesn't write much. Amy's dad writes stories. Her mom is talkative. She writes a lot. Everyone enjoys the diary.
| Hello, dear family! I am having a fun week here at The Mall. I had lunch with Pan and Jack on Monday. On Tuesday, I designed a new dress. Yesterday, Tom told me a funny joke. He always makes me laugh! |
Hi, everyone! I made a chocolate cake yesterday. That’s Amy's favorite. I wish I could mail you a piece, Amy! It's really delicious. Today was warm and sunny. Your father and I went for a walk in the park. We also waited your Aunt Betty. She told us some good news. Your cousin John got a new Job! Oh, I'm writing too much, aren't I? We really miss you all. Take care! |
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| Hi, all! Last week I was feeling sad. I had a bad day at work. My boss was angry at me. But the next day was better. I did a good job and my boss was very happy, so I felt better. Sometimes my work is hard. But I am really thankful for my job. |
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| Dear ones, let me tell you a story. A long, long time ago, A man lived a house on a hill. He had a candle. He lit the candle every night. Everyone could see the light. Then one night, something wonderful happened… |
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Hello! I mi ss you all. However, I don't have much time to write this week. I'll write more next time.Bye, everyone! |
Where do Amy's family members write their diaries?
| A．On the same family diary. | B．On their own diaries. |
| C．On Amy's diary. | D．On Mother's diary. |
When did Amy design a new dress?
| A．On Monday. | B．On Tuesday. | C．Yesterday. | D．Today. |
What does the brother think of his job?
| A．The job makes him sad. | B．The job always gives him pleasure |
| C．The job is too easy. | D．The job is a challenge. |
What did the mother do today?
| A．She made a chocolate cake. | B．She did nothing but walk in the park. |
| C．She got a new job. | D．She went for a walk and visited Aunt Betty. |
What's the best title for the passage?
| A．Amy and her family. | B．Amy and her diary. |
| C．A family's diary. | D．Amy's father writes stories. |
Doctors Without Borders (国界)
Chris is not a traditional explorer— he usuall
y works in an office for a large organization. However, Chris' job can be just as exciting and dangerous as being an explorer.
Chris works for MSF, an organization also known as Doctors Without Borders. Since 1971, MSF has sent trained doctors all over the world to help people who have suffered from disasters (遭受灾难), such as wars and illnesses. Chris is a doctor from France who has traveled to many places to organize programs that help people.
At the moment, over 27,000 trained doctors have taken part in MSF projects. The organization received the Nobel Peace _ Prize in 1999. All kinds of doctors can volunteer for MSF. They need to be ready to go almost anywhere in the world and, of course, they should face difficulties. Most of MSF's work is in Africa. When MSF chooses a doctor for a task, they have to go for at least six months. When doctors have completed a few tasks, they might be sent on an emergency(紧急的) task following a disaster
, such as an earthquake.
But why would doctors leave a comfortable life and a good pay to join MSF? According to Chris, the experience they have is a great help in their life. What's more, just like the explorers of the past, they need to keep an open mind and learn to get on well with the people they meet One thing that they can say at the end of any task is that they have made a real difference to people's lives.What may MSF's work be like?
| A．Tiring and boring. | B．Exciting and dangerous. |
| C．Relaxing and colorful. | D．Peaceful and comfortable. |
As a volunteer doctor for MSF, he or she should_.
| A．have worked in Africa for six months |
| B．have been sent on an emergency task |
| C．be ready to work for a task for at least half a year |
| D．have suffered from wars, illnesses or other disasters |
Why would doctors like to join MSF?
| A．Because they can get a good pay. |
| B．Because they can have a comfortable life. |
| C．Because they can help others and get experience. |
| D．Because they can travel abroad with their families. |
What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Chris is a doctor who has organized pr
ograms to help people.
B. MSF received the Nobel Peace Prize for helping poor countries.
C. Volunteer doctors make a real difference to their own lives in MSF.
D MSF offers medical help to people who have suffered from disasters.
A young girl called Ida in Sweden decided to travel to a place she hadn't seen for 22 years. She had a happy life until some kids asked, "Why don't you look like your mom?" Ida was sent to her adopted(收养) family in Sweden right after she was born.She really didn't know anything about her birthplace, Korea, except for some information she recently heard about her birthparents.
During her schooldays, she was often questioned about her looks. Ida considered herself a normal Swedish person. She tried to be part of the group in her school, but she found it hard. She was still seen as an outsider.
As she grew older, she accepted(接受)who she was. Still, she
wanted to find the missing piece of the puzzle (困惑). After finding out the place of her birthparents, Ida went to Korea in 2008. When she first arrived, she was surprised to see so many people who looked like her. However, apart from her looks, not much could be shared (分享) with others. She knew little about the culture, food, especially the language. Being in Korea wasn't always easy for her.
Perhaps Ida can never truly fit in either culture, but it's worth visiting her birthplace because she finally realized how special and different she is. She has two loving families, and most of all a better understanding of who she is. This helps her to have a positive view of her life. Where was Ida born?
| A．In Japan. | B．In Sweden. | C．In England. | D．In Korea. |
Why was she seen as an outsider in Sweden?
| A．Because of the culture. | B．Because of her looks. |
| C．Because of the food. | D．Because of the language. |
What does the phrase "apart from" in Paragraph 3 mean?
| A．except | B．as for | C．as well as | D．besides |
What can we learn from the passage?
| A．Ida hadn't seen her birthparents for at least 22 years. |
| B．Ida found it easy for her to get used to living in Korea. |
| C．Ida still couldn't accept who she was after she went back to Sweden. |
| D．Ida realized she can't live a happy life either in Sweden or in Korea. |
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