Bats often appear in movies and literature as frightening creatures. The animals have even been linked in some cultures to vampires, seeking to attack humans and drink the blood of them. In reality, bats are usually not harmful to people. They can do good things for people and the environment. For example, bats eat a lot of different insects that can harm our environment. They can also spread seeds.
But a serious disease is currently threatening the bat population in many parts of the United States. The disease is called white-nose syndrome. It has killed more than 6 million bats across the United States since 2007. Bats catch the disease through their skin while resting on the walls of mountain caves. Biologist Lindsay Rohrbaugh says that the disease spreads quickly and can lead to strange behavior in bats.
In Washington D. C, researchers are studying how white-nose syndrome is affecting the area's nine species of bats. Some scientists are trapping bats on an island in the middle of the Anacostia River to test for the disease. The group is receiving money to help carry out their studies.
Marco Carvello is with the Washington D. C Government's Department of Energy and Environment. "Scientists are concerned that the disease is continuing to greatly reduce the bat population. The bat deaths are affecting the quality of human life in many ways. Without bats, there is an increase of many insects. And that's only going to get worse over time if some ways can't be found," he said.
One theory is that some bats are no longer returning to caves to avoid getting, sick. This means more of them are now making their way into cities, where contact with humans is more likely Experts advise people to keep away from bats in case they have the disease. And animal control officers should safely remove the animals.
1.According to Paragraph I people tend to think bats __________.
A.should be protected
B.can help spread seeds
C.do harm to human beings
D.may damage the environment
2.Which of the following might Marco Carvello agree with?
A.The disease has led to people's strange behavior.
B.The-disease may cause the disappearance of bats.
C.The government should control the spread of the disease.
D.The decrease in the bat population can greatly affect humans' life.
3.What does the author mainly tell us in the passage?
A.A bat species is decreasing in number.
B.We have found ways to protect bats.
C.A disease-causes many deaths of bats.
D.We should have a high opinion of bats.
Bike Share Toronto is the city’s official bike share program, designed to give locals and visitors a fun, affordable and convenient alternative to walking, taxis, buses and the subway. There are 200 Bike Share Toronto stations and 2,000 bikes across the city, making Bike Share the most accessible way to get around and explore.
How it works
●Become an Annual Member or buy a day Pass to access the system.
●Find an available bike nearby, and get a ride code or use your member key to unlock it.
●Take as many short rides as you want while your pass or membership is active.
●Return your bike to any station, and wait for the green light on the dock(停靠点)to make sure it’s locked.
Choose a plan
●For visitors
Day Pass: $7. Unlimited 30-minute rides in a 24-hour period.
3-Day Pass: $15. Unlimited 30-minute rides in a 72-hour period.
●For locals
Monthly Pass: $25. Unlimited 30-minute rides for a month.
Annual Membership: $90. Unlimited 30-minute rides for a whole year. The Annual Membership is the best deal for locals of Toronto and other frequent riders.
The first 30 minutes of each ride is included with the membership or pass price. Avoid extra fees by dropping off your bike every 30 minutes at any other station. If you keep a bike out for longer than 30 minutes at a time, you will be charged an extra $1.50 for the first 30 minutes over, $4 for the next 30 minutes, and $7 for each additional 30 minutes after that.
Contact us
●Customer Service: (855)898-2388
●Repair Service: (855)-2378
●Corporation Partners: (855)898-2398
●Employment Opportunities: (855)898-2498
1.Which is the most suitable choice for locals in Toronto?
A.Day Pass B.3-Day Pass
C.Monthly Pass D.Annual Membership
2.How much will the extra fee be if you travel for two hours by bike?
A.$5.5 B.$9.5
C.$12.5 D.$15.5
3.For more information about working at Bike Share Toronto, contact it at _________.
A.(855)898-2399 B.(855)898-2378
C.(855)8989-2398 D.(855) 898-2498
4.Which of the following statement is TRUE?
A.A member can get a code or a key to the bike
B.Bike Share Toronto is a non-profit organization
C.Shared bikes have taken the place of other vehicles
D.The green light on the dock shows the bike is unlocked
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。
Long long ago there lived an administrator(管理者）who often thought,"Nothing good can come to a town or a village whose people only complain and expect others to solve their problems."One day,he had an idea to teach people a lesson.
The administrator dressed up and went to a village nearby.He placed a large stone in the middle of the main street and hid gold coins under the stone.Then he hid behind a huge maple tree and watched.
The first person who came along the street was a milkman with his cart.He crashed into the stone,spilling the milk everywhere."What fool put this stone here?"he shouted.He picked himself up and angrily went away.
A moment later,a group of women down the street,each balanced a pot of water on her head.One woman tripped over the stone and her water pot went crashing to the ground.She picked herself up and limed away in tears.Neither she nor her friends thought about moving the stone out of the road.
The administrator kept watching all day as many people complained about the stone,but he found nobody making an attempt to move it.The administrator was deeply disappointed.“Is there no one this village who feels it very important to keep their neighbors from harm
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。
Just then,a young girl was coming along.
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The administrator stepped out from behind the tree,
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课外阅读:小说 Great Expectations 中，影响Pip成长的人物主要有：
A. Joe B. Herbert C. Estella D. Magwitch E. Havisham
请用上述人物选项完成下表中的小说选段，并将选项填涂到答题卡相应位置。
1."Oh!Of course I have a heart that can be stabbed or shot,"said."And if it stops beating,I'll die.But you know what I mean.I have no softness,no sympathy,no feelings." |
2.pulled me close to her and said with great passion,"Love her!Love her!If she likes you,love her!If she hurts you,love her!If she breaks your heart into pieces,love her!" |
3."Well,we'll need a clerk in the office in Cairo.What about coming with me?” ＂Thank you,,"I said."It's a very kind offer.But I'm afraid that I'm too worried at the moment to be able to make a decision.I'll think about it and let you know." |
4.“My dear boy!” managed to say."You've never deserted me." I pressed his hand.I remembered a time when I wanted to desert him. |
5..One day when I was feeling better,I woke up and found a note on the table.It said,"I have gone home,Pip,because you are better again and don't need old There was also a receipt for the payment of all my debts. |
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At the ancient Olympics,by1. the athlete were all men and they had to compete 2. no clothes.Single women were allowed to take part in their own 3.,at a separate festival in honour of Hera,the wife of the Greek god Zeus.Today,both male and female athletes from around the world can take part,no matter what nation they come from. The 4.Olympic were first held in 1896,in Athens.It was a Frenchman,pieere de Coubertin,who brought the Olympics back to life.He dreamt that the Olympics would make it possible for people of all countries to live side by side in 5.Now people all over the world are helping to realize this dream.Among them are many well-known athletes.
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Contrary to what many people might 1.,evidence shows that sharks seldom attack humans.There are three types of shark attacks.In the main type,the shark attacks you because it 2.you for a fish,but when it tastes human flesh it decides to give up and swims away.In the second type,the shark pushes you with its nose to find out if you are 3. to be eaten,and then 4.you if it thinks you are.In the third type,the shark waits for you to swim by,and then attacks you suddenly.The last two types of attack more often 5.in the death of humans.
