Have you ever wondered why birds sing? Maybe you thought that they were just happy. After all, you probably sing or whistle when you are happy.
Some scientists believe that birds do sing some of the time just because they are happy. However they sing most of the time for a very different reason. Their singing is actually a warning to other birds to stay out of their territory.
Do you know what a territory is? A territory is an area that an animal, usually the male, claims as its own. Only he and his family are welcome there. No other families of the same species are welcome. Your yard and house are your territory where only your family and friends are welcome. If a stranger should enter your territory and threaten you, you might shout. Probably this would be enough to frighten him away.
If so, you have actually scared the stranger away without having to fight him. A bird does the same thing. But he expects an outsider almost any time, especially at nesting(筑巢) season. So he is screaming all the time, whether he can see an outsider or not. This screaming is what we call a bird’s song, and it is usually enough to keep an outsider away.
Birds sing loudest in the spring when they are trying to attract a mate and warn others not to enter the territory of theirs.
You can see that birds have a language of their own. Most of it has to do with attracting mates and setting up territories.
1.Some scientists believe that most of the time bird’s singing is actually ________.
A.an expression of happiness B.a way of warning
C.an expression of anger D.a way of greeting
2.What does the underlined word “territory’’ mean?
A.A place where families of other species are not accepted.
B.A place where a bird may shout at the top of its voice.
C.An area for which birds fight against each other.
D.An area which a bird considers to be its own.
3.Why do birds keep on singing at nesting season?
A.Because they want to invite more friends.
B.Because their singing helps frighten outsiders away.
C.Because they want to find outsiders around.
D.Because their singing helps get rid of their fears.
4.How does the writer explain bird’s singing?
A.By comparing birds with human beings.
B.By reporting experiment results.
C.By describing birds’ daily life.
D.By telling a bird’s story.
单词拼写
1.He bought the house at a 20%___________（折扣）.
2.Sports clothes are not___________（适当的）for a formal wedding.
3.There was a___________（无表情的）look on his face.
4.Teenagers and their parents often___________（有分歧） about the amount of freedom and responsibility that young people are to have.
5.The gold medal was___________（授予）to Mr. Brown for his fine show of vegetables.
6.The___________（陈述）that you made is too general about what you're going to do in the future.
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
Jenny was the only child in her family. She had a quarrel with her mother that afternoon and she ran out of the house angrily. She couldn't help weeping（哭泣） sorrowfully（悲伤地） when she thought of the scolding（责骂） from her mother. Having wandered（游荡） aimlessly in the street for hours, she felt a little hungry and wished for something to eat. She stood beside a stand（货摊） for a while, watching the middle-aged seller busy doing his business. However, with no money in hand, she gave a sigh（叹气） and had to leave. The seller behind the stand noticed the young girl and asked, “Hey, girl, you want to have the noodles?” “Oh, yes, but I don't have money on me,” she replied.
“That's nothing. I'll treat you today,” said the man “Come in.” The seller brought her a bowl of noodles, the smell so attractive. As she was eating, Jenny cried silently. “What is it?” asked the man kindly. “Nothing. Actually I was just touched by your kindness!” said Jenny as she wiped（擦拭） her tears. “Even a stranger on the street will give me a bowl of noodles, while my mother drove me out of the house. She showed no care for me. She is so merciless（无情的） compared to a stranger!” Hearing the words, the seller smiled, “Girl, do you really think so? I only gave you a bowl of noodles and you thanked me a lot. But it is your mother who has raised you since you were a baby. Can you number the times she cooked for you? Have you expressed your gratitude（感激） to her?” Jenny sat there, speechless and numb（麻木的） with shock; she remembered her mother's familiar face and weathered （变形）hands. “Why didn't I think of that? A bowl of noodles from a stranger made me feel indebted（感激的）. Why haven't I thanked my mum for what she has done for me?” On the way home, Jenny made up her mind to make an apology to her mother for her rudeness as soon as she arrived home.
注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2.至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语;
3.续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好;
4.续写完成后,请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1:
Approaching the doorway，.
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Paragraph 2:
A gentle touch on her hair called her mind back.
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Effective Ways to Be Successful at Events
The holiday season is upon us，and I’m frequently asked for my event success tips. Well，it all begins with taking care of one’s own spirit and keeping a positive attitude. The following are practical things that anyone can do. 1.
·Greet everyone and wish them well. 2. You’re a team，for you’re all present in that location together，for the whole process of the event. So open up and join the team from the beginning.
·Shine your own light. Never mind what or how others are doing. 3. Put away the iPhone，iPad etc. and be present with your own light so that it shines purely.
·4. Express thanks for the weather，the furniture，the other people attending the event，and the opportunity to be there. Express thanks to those who spare time to talk with you. Of course if it’s a big event，you won’t get to everyone，but include those near you.
·Keep a sense of happiness throughout the event. People attending events tend to be attracted by happy souls. Your sense of happiness will positively influence those around. So I always keep my sense of humor while at events. 5.
If you do these small things regularly during events，I’m sure you will enjoy yourself and become a star.
A. Give thanks throughout the event.
B. Make eye contact and start conversations.
C. You should be polite when attending events.
D. It can make people laugh and spread happiness.
E. Follow them and increase your success at events.
F. Be yourself，offer what you can offer，and stay focused.
G. Concentrating on what isn’t there will not improve conditions.
补全句子
1.Some people waste food __________________________________________________________.
有些人浪费粮食，然而有些人却吃不饱。
2.When I was in junior high school，I was ______________________________________I nearly gave up.
上初中时，我学习很差以至于我几乎要放弃了。
3.________________________，this dictionary will be very popular.
一旦出版，这本词典将会很受欢迎。
4.She is a kind－hearted woman and often ________________________ people who are in trouble.
她是个善良的女士，她经常对陷入困境的人表示同情。
5.If you continue to steal，you’ll ______________________.
你要是继续行窃，终归得进监狱。
单词拼写
1.Negative ________ (态度) are bad for your study and sometimes even make you feel depressed.
2.We have offices in over 56 countries ________ (在全世界).
3.________ (复习) is due in the next period. Go over the three units in advance.
4.As for those Internet users，they should be ________ (小心的) when making friends online.
5.John ________ (停顿) then as if expecting Mary to speak.
6.Height provides a sense of ________ (安全) and comfort，which is very attractive to women.
7.Mike is ________ (热切的)to stay away from the busy city life for a while.
8.Once you show an interest in an item，you are________ (尽心尽力的) to the process of bargaining.
