In the U. S. state of Washington, a road called Interstate(州际公路；州际的)90 cuts through a wild mountainous area to reach the city of Seattle. For the area's many kinds of animals, busy high- way greatly limits their movements. Animals need to move to find food, to find mates, to find new places to live as their populations expand or just when conditions change, like a fire breaks out. Crossing I-90 – as the road is called – is a risky but sometimes necessary act. But soon, animals will have a safer choice. They will be able to go above it.
To help the animals, the state is finishing work on its largest - ever wildlife bridge. The 11-meter-tall, 20 - meter - wide bridge begins in the forest. It forms two arches above the highway, one for each direction of traffic. Workers are adding fencing anti plants to help guide the animals across the bridge，Two-meter-thick walls will help block noise from vehicles below. Scientists chose the area because it is within a natural migration(迁徙)path for some animals.
The I -90 bridge is part of a growing number of wildlife crossings across the United States. Some are fences, some are overland bridges，and some are underpasses. They all aim to keep drivers and animals away from each other.
A U. S. Transportation Department study found crashes between animals and humans rose year by year. The accidents made up about 5 percent of all crashes nationally, and cost the economy (经济)about ＄ 8 billion. Such costs come from car repaid, emergency room visits and removal of the dead animals on roads. Collisions between animals and drivers are rarely deadly to people. But they are often deadly to wildlife. The study also found that 21 endangered or threatened species in the U.S. are affected by vehicle hits. Bridges, underpasses and fencing reduce I he area's animal - driver collisions by 80 percent.
Most of the wildlife bridges are in western states. Many other areas also need such paths. But finding money for more crossings is“the- number - one problem”. Patty Garvey — Darda of the U. S. Forest Service has worked on the I - 90 crossing from the start of the project. She says the $ 6 - million bridge will one day pay for itself because the highway will not have to be fully or partly closed each time a large animal is struck. “If you shut clown Interstate 90, you shut down interstate trade. ” she adds.
1.What do we know about die I -90?
A. It goes from Washington D.C to Seattle,
B. It is dangerous for wild animals to cross.
C. It blocks the movements of wild animals.
D. It is the longest - ever highway in the world.
2.What is being done to help the animals?
A. Building a wildlife bridge to keep drivers and animals away.
B. Designing walls to protect animals from traffic accidents.
C. forming 2 arches, one for traffic and the other for animals.
D. Choosing a natural and safe area for wild animals to live in.
3.What can we learn from the study?
A. Traffic accidents went down gradually nationwide.
B. Most money was spent in rescuing wild animals,
C. Collisions are more deadly to wildlife than to people,
D. Some species no longer existed because of vehicle hits.
4.Which of the statements may Patty Garvey - Darda agree with?
A. The bridge costs too much money.
B. Animals won11 be struck by drivers.
C. The effort to build the bridge will pay off.
D. Collisions won't affect national trade at all.
In 2018 to which we've just said goodbye, we've seen excellent movies such as Black Panther, Crazy Rich Asians and A Star Is Born. In 2019 there will be returns to classic movie characters and stories. Here are movies not to miss.
Spider-Man-.Far H0- July 5, US
Tom Holland, the actor of 2017's Spider-Man: Homecoming, returns to play Peter Parker, a high school student who gains superpowers after being bitten by a spider(蜘蛛). When we see him again in theaters, Spider – Man will have a new red - and – black suit. The movie will take Peter on a global adventure outside of the US. According to Marved Studios President Kevin Feige, Spider - Man will try a return to his “normal" self; he will try to find his old powers on his new journey.
Hobbs and Shaw, July 26,US
To most people the Fast and Furious series is all about crazy drivers racing in sports car. But in Hobbs and Shaw, humor is added to the action - packed thrills. The new film will hit US theaters on July 26. Famous English actor Jason Statham will star alongside Dwayne Johnson, “The Rock”, as Deckaid Shaw and Luke Hobbs respectively, as in their previous appearances in Fast and Furious 8. The action and chemistry really thrill their audience. But the new action scenes between an MI6 agent Hobbs and the killer Shaw will have to be good to beat their stand - off in the 2017 movie.
The Lion King, July 19, US
This is a brand - new version of the classic children’s film. The story of wide - eyed young lion Simba still remains in hearts of world audiences even after 25 years. In this re-telling, Simba again begins the difficult journey to become the King of the Pride Lands，a vast African prairie(大草原).The favorite part of the story for many has always been the friendship between Simba, Timon and Punibaa. The last two sacrifice all they have to help Simba to become the king. How will the new movie re-imagine their famous relationship?
1.Which movie will probably be most popular among children?
A. Spider - Man: Far From Home. B. Hobbs and Shaw.
C. Fast and Furious 8. D. The Lion King.
2.What do the three movies have in common?
A. The heroes have appeared in previous movies.
B. They have the complex plot and humor style.
C. They will be on in theaters in July worldwide.
D. Famous actors and actresses act in the movies.
3.What’s the writing purpose of the text?
A. To ask for movie reviews.
B. To make comments on the movies.
C. To encourage readers to watch films
D. To instruct readers to know styles of movie.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.Where is the speaker now?
A. In an office. B. In a clasroom. C. In a lab.
2.When does the course come during the first part of it?
A. On Tuesday and Thursday. B. On Tuesday and Friday.
C. On Thursday and Friday.
3.How often will the class meet in the research lab?
A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Every two weeks.
4.What might be chosen to decide one’s final grade?
A. Role plays. B. Research papers. C. Class attendance.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What did Fred do last night?
A. He went to the police station.
B. He drove into a store and broke it up.
C. He went shopping with his girlfriend
2.Who did Fred have a fight with?
A. The storekeeper. B. The policeman. C. The girlfriend.
3.Where h Fred's car now?
A. In the store. B. In the street. C. In the police station.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.When did the man arrive at the class?
A. At 8:10. B. At 8:50. C. At 9:00.
2.How did the man come to the class?
A. By bus. B. By bike. C. By car.
3.What season is it now?
A. Spring. B. Autumn. C. Winter.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Whose name is Prince?
A. The man's cat's. B. The woman's son's.
C. The woman's dog's.
2.How did the man express his anger?
A. He shouted at the dog. B. He frightened the woman.
C. He told the woman the truth.
3.What will the woman probably do in the end?
A. Take her dog into the room. B. Kill her dog with poison.
C. Drive her clog away.
