Mandara seemed to know something big was about to happen. So she let out a yell, caught hold of her 2-year-old daughter Kibibi and climbed up into a tree. She lives at the National Zoo in Washington D.C..
And on Tuesday, August 23rd, witnesses said she seemed to sense the big earthquake that shook much of the East Coast before any humans knew what was going on. And she’s not the only one. In the moments before the quake, an orangutan (猩猩) let out a loud call and then climbed to the top of her shelter.
“It’s very different from their normal call,” said Brandie Smith, the zookeeper. “The lemurs (monkey like animals of Madagascar) will sound an alarm if they see or hear something highly unusual.”
But you can’t see or hear an earthquake 15 minutes before it happens, can you? Maybe you can——if you’re an animal.
“Animals can hear above and below our range of hearing,” said Brandie Smith. “That’s part of their special abilities. They’re more sensitive to the environment, which is how they survive.”
Primates weren’t the only animals that seemed to sense the quake before it happened. One of the elephants made a warning sound and a huge lizard (蜥蜴) ran quickly for cover. The flamingoes (a kind of birds) gathered before the quake and stayed together until the shaking stopped.
So what kind of vibrations (震动) were the animals picking up in the moments before the quake? Scientist Susan Hough said earthquakes produce two types of waves——a weak “P” wave and then a much stronger “S” wave. The “P” stands for “primary”. And the “S” stands for “secondary”. She thinks the “P” wave might be what sets the animals off.
Not all the animals behaved unusually before the quake. For example, Smith said the zoo’s giant pandas didn’t jump up until the shaking actually began. But many of the other animals seemed to know something was coming before it happened. “I’m not surprised at all,” Smith said.
1.Why did Mandara act strangely one day?
A. Because it sensed something unusual would happen.
B. Because its daughter Kibibi was injured.
C. Because it heard an orangutan let out a loud call
D. Because an earthquake had happened.
2.According to Brandie Smith,_____________.
A. many animals hearing is sharp
B. earthquakes produce two types of waves
C. primates usually gather together before a quake
D. humans can also develop the ability to sense a quake
3.Which animal seems unable to sense quake?
A. A giant panda. B. A flamingo.
C. A lemur. D. A lizard.
4.What is the best title for the passage?
A. How animals survive a quake
B. How animals differ from humans
C. How animals behave before a quake
D. How animals protect their young in a quake
Here are some schools in Southeast England. Find out if you are interested in any of them.
Caterham School Headmaster: Mr. J.P. Thomas Ages: Boys/Girls: 11-18 years Attendance:Day＆ Boarding (寄宿) Number of Students: 900 Tel:+44(0)1883 343028 The school aims to provide a great all-round education so that every pupil can reach their full potential (潜能). Covering80 acres. it is a family school providing a caring environment | Deepdene School Bursar: Mr. Stephen Ball Ages: Boys/Girls: I-11 years Attendance: Day Number of Students: 400 Tel:+44(0)1273 418984 Deepdene offers a great education where every child matters. An exciting programme of sport, music, Latin & French, dance, drama and art is provided. |
Claires Court Contact: Hugh &James Wilding, Principals Ages: Boys/Girls 3-18 years Attendance: Day Number of Students: 1,000 Tel:+44(0)1628 411472 Claires Court is a school for families, run by a family, providing education for young people aged 3-18 years. Based on three sites across Maidenhead, they are an all-ability school where boys and girls are educated separately during their main school years, but come together for trips and visits. | Crosfields School Contact: Mr. J Wansey, Headmaster Ages: Boys/Girls: 3-13 years Attendance: Day Number of Students: 515 Tel:+44(0)1189 871810 Crosfields is a great Prep School for children aged 3-13. From early years aged 3, through to teenage years aged 13, it provides a first-class educational start. The school has the most modern facilities (设备) in 40 acres of grounds which provide children with exciting and different learning chances. |
1.What makes Caterham School different from the other three schools?
A. Accepting more students. B. Accepting Il-year-olds.
C. Being a day school. D. Offering boarding.
2.Which number would you call if you're interested in Deepdene School?
A. +44(0)1883 343028. B. +44(0)1273 418984.
C. +44(0)1628 411472. D. +44(0)118 987 1810.
3.Which school can a 5-year-old student and a 16-year-old student attend together?
A. Caterham School. B. Deepdene School.
C. Claires Court. D. Crosfields School.
4.What do we know about Crosfields School from the text?
A. It is a family school providing a caring environment.
B. Boys and girls are educated separately there.
C. It has the most modern facilities.
D. It has three studying sites.
No trip to Windsor could possibly be complete without a visit to amazing Windsor Castle, the family home to British kings and queens for over 1,000 years. The size of the Castle is breath-taking. In fact, it is the largest and oldest occupied Castle in the world and it’s where Her Majesty The Queen chooses to spend most of her private weekends. You might even time your visit when she is in residence! The marriage of Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle took place in Windsor on Saturday, 19 May , 2018.They became the sixteenth royal couple to celebrate their marriage at Windsor Castle since 1863. Windsor Castle offers something for everyone with so many areas to explore.
Visit the magnificent State Apartments, furnished with some of the finest works of art from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens and Canaletto.
Take in the splendor of St George's Chapel, location of the wedding of Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle, the burial place of 10 Kings including Henry VIII and Charles I, and one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England.
Be amazed at Queen Mary's Dolls’ House, the largest, most beautiful and most famous dolls’ house in the world, created in the 1920s and filled with thousands of objects made by leading craftsmen, artists and designers of the time.
Imagine being entertained by royalty in the Semi-State Rooms, the spectacular private apartments open to visitors from September to March each year. Richly decorated, they are used by The Queen for hosting her guests.
1.What do we know about Windsor Castle?
A. The Queen seldom lives in Windsor Castle.
B. Tourists are not allowed to visit the Castle if The Queen is there.
C. Windsor Castle has witnessed many royal weddings.
D. Windsor Castle is the oldest castle in the world.
2.What can we see in Windsor Castle every day?
A. Famous paintings by great artists.
B. Beautiful dolls created in the 19th century.
C. The wedding place of 10 Kings.
D. The place where The Queen entertains her guests.
3.An architect is most likely to visit ______.
A. State Apartments B. St George's Chapel
C. Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House D. Semi-State Room.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What is a major challenge that Stevie Wonder has had to face?
A. His unsuccessful records. B. Pressure from other musicians. C. Not being able to use his eyes.
2.When did Stevie Wonder start his professional career?
A. At the age Of 6. B. At the age Of 11. C. At the age Of 19.
3.How many Grammy Awards did Stevie Wonder receive?
A. 10. B. 25. C. 30.
4.What kinds of songs did Stevie Wonder often record?
A. Rap songs about life. B. Sad songs about death. C. Happy songs about love.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Who got a new job?
A. Anna. B. Anna’s father. C. Anna’s mother.
2.What do we know about Anna’s new house?
A. It has small rooms. B. It has few windows. C. It has trees around it.
3.How does Anna feel about the old house?
A. She misses it. B. She thinks it’s pretty.· C. She loves it the most.
4.When is Dave coming over probably?
A. This summer. B. This weekend. C. Next weekend.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What does Emma need?
A. Dresses. B. T.shirts. C. Pants.
2.Why is Emma unsure of the store?
A. She wants the latest styles. B. She wants a 1ot of choices. C. She wants helpful clerks.
3.What does Emma often do?
A. She often goes to fashion shows. B. She Often reads the fashion magazines.
C. She often shops in the department store.
