Cormorant fishing(鸬鹚捕鱼) is a traditional Chinese skill, probably more than a thousand years old. Cormorants are large, black birds, which are good at catching fish. They can dive down 25 meters, and stay under water for up to two minutes.
A fisherman usually goes on a fishing trip on a bamboo boat with his birds. When he reaches the right place, he stops. A piece of grass is tied around the neck of each bird, so that the fish won’t go down into its stomach. He pushes the birds into the water, and then bangs the water heavily with his bamboo pole(竹竿). The fish are frightened by this. The cormorants swim very quickly to catch the fish. Finally, the birds come up one after another to the fisherman. The fisherman takes the fish out of the birds’ mouths and then throws them into a big basket. Later some of the fish are sold, and the rest are divided between his family and the cormorants. At night, a light is hung from the front of the boat. This enables the fisherman see better, and also attracts the fish.
A cormorant__________.
| A．can catch any fish under water |
| B．can live up to 1000 years old |
| C．can stay under water for one minute |
| D．can swim 25 m/s under water |
The fisherman ties each bird with a piece of grass in order to __________.
| A．help it live longer |
| B．help it swim more quickly |
| C．stop it from running away |
| D．stop it from eating the fish |
What does the underlined word “bangs” mean in Chinese?
| A．插入 | B．拍打 | C．划桨 | D．泼水 |
What’s the best title for the passage?
| A．Fisherman and His Life | B．To Live on Fishing |
| C．Fishing with Birds | D．To Go Fishing |
A teacher showed three toys to his students and asked them to find out the differences. All the three toys seemed to have the same shape, size and material. After looking at them carefully, the students discovered holes in the toys. The first toy had holes in the ears. The second toy had holes in its ear and mouth. The third toy had only one hole in one of its ears.
Then the teacher put a needle(针) in one ear hole of the first toy. The needle came out of the other ear. For the second toy, when the needle was put in its ear , it came out of its mouth. And for the third toy, when the needle was put in, it did not come out.
So the teacher explained to his students,“ The first toy represent those people who seem to be listening to you and caring for you. But they are just pretending to do so. After listening, as the needle comes out from the next ear, the things you said to them are gone. In fact, they don’t care for you at all.”
“The second toy represents those people who listen to you and care for you. But as in the toy, the needle comes out from mouth, these people will use what you tell them to fight against you. They tell others what you said and tell your secrets for their purposes.”
“As for the third toy, the needle does not come out. It represents those people who will keep the trust you put in them. They are the ones that you can believe.”All the toys that the teacher showed_______.
| A．were made from different materials |
| B．had different sizes |
| C．had different shapes |
| D．had different holes |
When a needle was put in one ear of the first toy, it _______.
| A．didn’t come out |
| B．came out from its mouth |
| C．came out of the other ear |
| D．came out from the same ear |
People who use the words you told them to hurt you are like_______.
| A．the first toy | B．the second toy |
| C．the third toy | D．the fourth toy |
The teacher’s purpose of showing the toys was_______.
| A．to do an experiment |
| B．to teach toys how to make a friend |
| C．to give a science class |
| D．to help students know different people |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．All the toys had two holes and had no differences. |
| B．All the toys were made by the teacher and the students. |
| C．The third toy represents the people who you can believe. |
| D．The first two toys represent the people who don’t really listen to you. |
It is a cold and dry winter morning. When you wake up, you feel that your throat hurts. You begin to sneeze and later you may cough, you must have a cold! Wait a moment. Could it just be a common cold or the flu(流感) that’s been going around?
A cold gives you runny nose and cough. But it’s usually easy to deal with. Some take medicine while others drink herbal tea or chicken soup. Usually you feel better after a week.
On the other hand, the flu can be much more dangerous. It usually gives you fever. Sometimes it can cause death. According to an American magazine, the worst flu killed about 50 million people from 1918 to1919.
Don’t worry. If you get a flu vaccine(疫苗), it can stop you from getting the virus(病毒). Flu vaccines work by giving the body a small amount of flu viruses. This causes your body to develop antibodies(抗体) .So next time you get the flu , the antibodies should help you.
The flu virus changes every few years. Therefore, there are so many types of flu, such as H1N1 and H5N1. The antibodies for one type of flu can’t help us against all types of flu. That’s why we need to get the vaccine every year.
However, good health habits may also help stop you developing a cold or flu. Washing your hands often help stop you from getting viruses. It is also important to get regular exercise and eat healthy food. All these can help you strengthen your immune system(增强免疫系统).If you have a common cold, usually you’ll feel better after ______.
| A．a week | B．two weeks |
| C．ten days | D．twenty days |
According to the passage, which is TRUE of the flu?
| A．It first happened in 1919. |
| B．It usually doesn’t give you fever. |
| C．It is easy to deal with |
| D．It can kill people sometimes. |
If you get a flu vaccine, _______ .
| A．it can’t stop you from getting the flu virus. |
| B．it won’t cause your body to develop antibodies. |
| C．your body will develop antibodies. |
| D．your body will get a large amount of flu viruses. |
We need to get a flu vaccine every year because _____.
| A．we probably have a cold in winter. |
| B．the flu virus changes every few years. |
| C．the flu is very dangerous. |
| D．you don’t need to take any medicine after that. |
The following ways can help stop the flu EXCEPT ______.
| A．staying indoors | B．getting regular exercise |
| C．eating healthy food | D．washing our hands often |
North American black bears are shy animals. They are fearful by nature， and will usuallyrun away if they see or hear people. Because of this， it can be difficult for scientists to learnabout these animals.
In order to study black bears， researchers from New Jersey， USA， catch bears and usedrugs
(毒品) to help them go to sleep. Researchers then work out the size and the weight of the bear，take blood to test for diseases，remove a tooth and take it to the lab to find out its age. Fromthese studies， researchers want to find out how many bears live in New Jersey， how long theylive， and how many babies they produce.
But in Minnesota， USA， researchers study bears that are completely awake. The bears knowthe researchers' voices and they are not afraid of die research team. With the help of a few grapes
to keep the bears busy， researchers can touch them to check their hearts， look at their teeth， and do other jobs.Researchers can also walk or sit with bears for hours and make videos to learn about their everyday lives.
In both places， the main purpose is the same—to make sure there is a healthy population of black bears. But theresearch methods and the kinds of information that researchers， are able to collect are quite different.In the first paragraph， we can learn that North American black bears are _______.
| A．shy and fearful animals | B．not found today |
| C．well known to scientists | D．not afraid of people |
The word "remove" in the second paragraph probably means _____ in Chinese.
| A．拔下 | B．移植 | C．清洗 | D．修补 |
Which of the following may NOT be included in the New Jersey studies on bears?
| A．The age. |
| B．The way of their communication. |
| C．The weight. |
| D．The number of babies they produce. |
In the Minnesota studies， researchers _____.
| A．can never get close to the bears |
| B．study the bears while they are asleep |
| C．use grapes to make the bears full |
| D．learn a lot about the bears' everyday lives |
What do the two studies have in common?
| A．Research places | B．The main purpose. |
| C．Research methods. | D．Collected information. |
Macao is only forty miles from Hong Kong and it is easy to reach. You can get there by sea. It is an interesting place and it has a long history. Macao is a part of China and most people living there are Chinese.
The first Europeans to go to Macao came from Portugal. More than four hundred years ago the Portuguese went there to trade（做生意）with China. Some settled and made their homes there. They built strong forts（城堡）to guard the city and the harbor（港口）. They also built churches， schools， hospitals and other places. Slowly the city grew. People from many countries came to live and work in Macao.
Today many people visit Macao. Some only go there to watch dog-racing or motor-racing or to “gamble ”with their money， whether they lose or win. But Macao is a quiet and peaceful place. It is pleasant just to walk around and look at the old buildings and forts. You feel you are back in the old days. Of course， some of the buildings are now in ruins（毁坏）. The Church of St. Paul has only the front wall with many steps leading up to it. But it is still interesting to see.
When you are hot and tired， there are small cool gardens to rest in. When you are hungry， there are good restaurants with many kinds of food. Nearby are some islands， which are also nice to visit and are easy to get to. There is certainly a lot to see and to do in Macao.Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．Portuguese were the first to go to Macao. |
| B．Some Portuguese settled in Macao and made their homes nearly a century ago. |
| C．The city Macao grew slowly. |
| D．People there put up strong forts to defend the city. |
You feel in Macao you are back in the old days because _____.
| A．some of the buildings are now in ruins |
| B．you can watch dog-racing or motor-racing |
| C．you go about and look at the old buildings and forts with pleasure |
| D．it’ s a peaceful place. |
The word “gamble” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to “_____”.
| A．watch dog-racing | B．watch horse-racing |
| C．watch motor-racing | D．play games of chance for money |
Where will you have a break when you feel tired?
| A．In good restaurants. | B．In small cool gardens. |
| C．On some islands. | D．In beautiful parks. |
What does the writer most want to tell us?
| A．People from many countries came to live and work in Macao. |
| B．Portuguese were willing to do business in China. |
| C．People in Macao serve good food. |
| D．Macao is a quiet and peaceful place with a lot to see and to do. |
Everyone worries. But how do you deal with your worries? Whether your worries are big or small， you can take these steps to deal with your worries：
Try to find out what you’re worried about.
Sometimes， you will know what you’re worried about. Other times， you might not. Try to find it out first： if you can’t ， you can ask for help.
Think of ways to make it better.
There is always something you can do to help you feel less worried．Sitting there worrying is no fun and it won’t solve your problem.
Grades at school are often a top worry for kids. If you’re worried about grades， ask yourself these questions：
(A) Why are grades important? What do grades mean to me?
(B) How do I get ready for class? Do I go over my notes even when there isn’t a test?
(C) Do I have a good place to do my homework?
(D) Have I tried different ways of studying?
If your worry is about a fight you had with a friend， you might write down all the things you could do－write a note to him or her， invite him or her to a basketball game， say sorry to him or her etc. Once you have a list of things you could do， you can choose the one that gets your friend back.
Ask for help.
When you’re worried， it can help to find someone to talk to. You can ask your parents， friends， or teachers for help. How many steps are mentioned to deal with your worries in the passage?
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Seven. |
When you don’t know what you’re worried about ________.
| A．you should try to find it out |
| B．you can’t ask for help |
| C．you don’t need to think of ways |
| D．you can sit there worrying |
If you’re worried about grades， you can ask yourself these questions EXCEPT “___”.
| A．Why are grades important? |
| B．What do grades mean to me? |
| C．How do I get ready for class? |
| D．Why don’t my friends like me? |
According to the passage， what will you do if you have a fight with your friend?
| A．Make a new friend. |
| B．Don’t talk to him or her any more. |
| C．Have another fight with him or her. |
| D．Invite him or her to a basketball game. |
The passage mainly tells us ________.
| A．who is often worried |
| B．when people are worried |
| C．how to deal with our worries |
| D．what kind of worries people have |
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