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Some of the greatest problems we face today are the destruction (破坏) of our environment. Brown
clouds, polluted water, endangered wild animals.., these problems seem so huge.
So my family does what we can. We take cloth bags to stores instead of using plastic bags. We walk where we don't have to drive...
But does it do any good? When I am the only one in line at the market with cloth bags, am I doing any good? Does my walking to stores make any real difference to the world?
I recently learned something about flamingos (火烈鸟) which like to get together in groups of a thousand or more. Every year, when the time comes for migration (迁徙), a few of them first takeoff from the lake. But none of the others seem to notice, so the small group returns.
However, the next day they try again. This time few more fly along with them, but most of them still pay no attention, so they return again. They try for several times. Every time a few more birds join in but, since the thousands of others still take no notice, the great migration plan is once more stopped.
Then one day something changes. The same small group of birds once again starts flying and a small
number more join in just as before, then more. Finally, they all take flight and the migration really begins.
What a spectacular sight it must be—thousands of flamingos taking off into the sky at once!
A few can make a difference. Even if you're the one to take the first step, and continue trying, others will someday take notice and together we will solve even our greatest problems.
1.Why does the writer use cloth bags in stores?
A. Because he wants to do some good to the environment.
B. Because he thinks plastic bags are more expensive.
C. Because there are only cloth bags in stores.
D. Because all the people use cloth bags in stores.
2.Why does the small group of flamingos return to the lake?
A. Because they are very tired.
B. Because there are some dangerous animals.
C. Because they can’t find food out there.
D. Because the others don’t fly along with them.
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The writer and his family never walk.
B. Flamingos like to get together in groups of a thousand or more.
C. Brown clouds and polluted water are the only problems we face today.
D. Flamingos never travel to other places every year.
4.What can we know from Paragraph 3?
A. The writer thinks everyone should do that.
B. There are many ways to solve the problems today.
C. The writer likes flamingos very much.
D. The writer is not sure he is doing the right thing.
5.What's the writer's purpose of writing this article?
A. To show that the writer loves to see the migration of flamingos.
B. To tell readers to continue trying and it can make a difference.
C. To introduce a special kind of flamingo to readers.
D. To show that there're many problems in the world.
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If you have time, if you love sunshine and swimming, why not come to Australia to have a lovely
holiday? You will enjoy every minute of being here. Of course, there is still some information that you have to know before you come.
The sun In Australia, you can see many kinds of plants and animals and many beautiful views. However, you should be careful. Our sunlight is very strong and you may get sunburn, If you want to go out, you had better wear a hat and a shirt with collar and long sleeves and don’t forget to take your sunglasses and sun cream, Don’t look at the sun directly.
Swimming
We have so many beautiful places to swim beaches, lakes, rivers and creeks. Most of our public
beaches here lifesaving service. Yellow and red flags tell you the area that you are advised to swim in. If there are no flags or lifeguards on the beach, you’d better ask the local people before you go into the water.
Banks and money
Banks are usually open between 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Monday to Thursday and 9:30 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. on Friday. Travellers can change money at all the banks and some of the larger hotels.
1.Who is this passage mainly written for?
A. Students B. Australians.
C. Travellers D. Swimmers
2.If you want to go out in Australia, you should __________.
A. wear a hat in yellow or red
B. take sunglasses and sun cream
C. look at the sun because it’s beautiful
D. take an umbrella because it’s always rainy
3.What does the underline word creeks mean?
A. clothes that you can wear to swim
B. streams that you can swim in
C. boats that you can take to swim
D. food that you can eat before you swim
4.Which of the following is not true?
A. Yellow and red flags show the safe place to swim
B. Not all the beaches have lifesaving service
C. You can go to all the banks and all the hotels to change money.
D. You can change money before 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
5.Where can we read this passage?
A. A dictionary B. Instructions
C.A guide book D. A textbook
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阅读下面的短文，从ABCD 四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
Basketball stars become hip-hop singers. It's true. In NBA, hip-hop music is very popular. Many of the players, like Shaquille O'Neal of the Los Angeles Lakers, write rap (说唱) words when they travel on planes from one city to another. Some of them even have rap radio shows and others perform (表演) in music video.
When some of the younger stars play basketball, they even try to look like hip-hop singers. "Hip-hop is just part of their culture," says one player. "All of us grew up listening to rap and playing
basketball, and rappers grew up doing the same thing."
Master P. is a famous rap star who wants to become a basketball player. Two NBA teams have invited
him to join them. They enjoy listening to his music. An NBA player has become a rapper. He has made four successful rap albums (专集).
NBA has a closer connection to hip-hop than any other sports league.
1.Many basketball players in NBA like ________.
A. hip-hop music B. country music
C. American singers D. dancing
2.Many NBA players ________ rap words when they travel on planes.
A. learn B. write
C. sing D. dance
3.________ is just part of the NBA players' culture.
A. Music B. Rapper
C. Hip-hop D. Basketball
4.The NBA tennis invited Master P. to john them just because ________.
A. they like listening to his music
B. his dancing was popular
C. they like his face and hair
D. he grew up playing basketball
5.Which of the flowing is NOT right?
A. Many NBA players have become hip-hop rappers.
B. A rapper wanted to become a NBA basketball player.
C. Players in NBA don’t like hip-hop music at all.
D. NBA basketball teams have a closer connection to hip-hop music.
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When personal trainer James O’Driscall arrives at his gym each morning, he does not just help
others to lose weight or build muscles(肌肉). There is something________.
“I’ve been working with a man for several years who said that ________ really helped build up hisconfidence(自信).”
James understands the importance of developing confidence ________ than most. At 26, he suddenly lost his sight. He was not able to work and his wife was _________ because he didn’t see anything.
James’ life ________ when a guide dig came into his life. “we build up trust and respect for eachother. The dog ________ me to return to work and social life.”
James started as an actor so he needed to get back in shape.“I felt that if I could turn around my life through exercise, I could help ________ do the same,” hesays.
Through great _________. James became the UK’s first blind trainer four years ago. “________,
it is not about how heavy you are. People feel different when they played football without feeling out ofbreath(上气不接下气) ________ they put a dress on for the first time in six years. That is what really matters. It’s how you feel inside.”
1.A.harder B.happier C.more important D.more interesting
2.A.dancing B.training C.talking D.singing
3.A.less B.fewer C.better D.worse
4.A.exciting B.same C.forgotten D.different
5.A.changed B.continued C.accepted D.completed
6.A.told B.helped C.asked D.wanted
7.A.other B.another C.the other D.others
8.A.pleasure B.energy C.efforts D.decisions
9.A.Finally B.Mainly C.Recently D.Properly
【小题10A.if B.but C.or D.so
-The programme is very popular.
-________. We all like it.
A. That’s right B. Not at all
C. Really? D. You’re welcome
- Hi, Anna, our school won the football match yesterday.
-________.
A. Congratulation! B. What a pity!
C. No problem. D. Never mind
