The latest data from Nature's Calendar shows that the butterflies, newts and nest-building blackbirds have been spotted months before they would normally appear. An analysis of the conditions in 2019 found that all but one of the 50 spring events the scheme (计划)tracks were early last year, as a result of warmer winter temperatures. The Woodland Trust, which runs the Nature's Calendar scheme, warns that many species are losing their seasonal cues (提示)as winters warm and seasons shift.
Increasingly unstable weather could tempt some animals out of hibernation (冬眠)too soon, only to be hit by sharply dropping temperatures. And some birds appeared to be breeding too late to make the most of vital food sources that appear earlier than normal, the Trust said.
Lorienne Whittle, at the Woodland Trust, said, “It seems that last year we almost lost winter as a season — it was much milder and our data shows wildlife is responding, potentially putting many at risk.”
And she said, “It appears that some species are able to adapt to the advancing spring better than others. Oak trees respond by producing their first leaves earlier and caterpillars seem to be keeping pace. But blue tits, great tits and pied flycatchers are struggling to react in time for their chicks to take advantage of the peak amount of caterpillars— the food source on which they depend.”
Active newts were recorded in late December in Cheshire and a blackbird was spotted building a nest at the beginning of January. Accordingly, a report for The Wildlife Trust suggested that hedgerows (树篱)be protected from being cut during the nesting season.
1.What does the underlined word “tempt” in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A.help. B.attract. C.guide. D.threaten.
2.Why are oak trees mentioned in the text?
A.To explain why plants respond to the climate change.
B.To prove some species fit in with the climate change better.
C.To show how caterpillars react to the changing environment.
D.To suggest plants adapt to warmer winters better than animals.
3.How is the text mainly developed?
A.By listing environmental damages. B.By offering practical suggestions.
C.By making striking comparisons. D.By presenting tracking results.
4.What can be the best title of the passage?
A.Warmer winters: Wildlife under threat B.A practical scheme: Protection under way
C.A big danger: Birds' dying out D.A hard journey: Plants' struggling to survive
Katie always knew she wanted to be a performer. She was fond of Disney movies from an early age and would often sing along with her mom, Karen.
When Katie was nine years old, her happy childhood took a turn when her mother was diagnosed with cancer. When the doctor informed the Whetsell family that Keren's disease was terminal, they made a decision. Disney World had been a longtime dream vacation for Karen. So in November 1997, the family packed up and headed to Disney World. Katie says she'll never forget the moment that changed her life on that trip: After a long day at the parks, the Whetsells decided to see one of Disney World's many nightly light shows. While watching, a Disney cast member performing in the parade came up to her mom and rested her hand on Karen's shoulder. They exchanged smiles and, to this day, Katie remembered how at peace her mom looked. The whole family was touched and moved to tears. This was the day Katie decided she wanted to work for Disney.
After graduating from college, Katie went on to pursue performing for a living. She struggled for years, working as a waitress and trying to make it as an actor. Her hard work and passion finally paid off when she was hired to work on Disney Cruise Lines in 2009. Katie's favorite friend in the Disney World is Dory in “Finding Nemo the Musical”. She says that Dory has taught her the value of living in the present moment and to “just keep swimming.”
Katie has never lost sight of the fact that she and others who work for the company bring joy to the lives of many every day. “Everything we do at the parks makes a difference to many families. It's a way for us to help them forget. It's amazing to be able to comfort others.” When asked what her mother would think of her working at Disney World, she takes a deep breath and allows the tears to flow. “I just feel like she'd be so proud. I can feel her presence often and I feel her having a part in what I do. It's perfect.”
1.Why did the Whetsell family decide to go to Disney World in November 1997?
A.The Disney World has always been a good place for vacation.
B.Karen was seriously ill and Disney World was what she had dreamed for.
C.The Whetsell family were all fond of Disney characters.
D.Katie always wanted to go to the Disney World to be a performer.
2.What happened during the Disney trip that changed Katie's life?
A.A performer in the Disney parade brought comfort to her mom.
B.The whole family enjoyed themselves in the nightly light shows.
C.Katie took part in the parade performance and realized her dream.
D.Karen was invited to perform with cast members and she felt satisfied.
3.What's the purpose to mention Katie's favorite friend Dory?
A.To inform us more of Katie's struggling life.
B.To introduce another Disney character named Dory.
C.To imply Katie's understanding of life.
D.To tell us the importance to keep going.
4.Which of the following can best describe Katie's personality?
A.Intelligent and honest. B.Hard-working and dependent.
C.Selfless and sympathetic. D.Persistent and positive.
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1.Who will be most likely to choose Aldabra Atoll as a perfect destination?
A.A UNESCO officer. B.An experienced hiker.
C.A passionate animal lover. D.An active environmentalist.
2.What can we learn about the Natural Habitat Adventures?
A.Travelers don't have to prepare a folding tent. B.Travelers have to make dinners alone.
C.Travelers enjoy a cold bath. D.Travelers will meet local Indian villagers.
3.Where is the passage most probably taken from?
A.A culture report. B.A reference book.
C.A tourism magazine. D.A geography textbook.
假设你是李华，想邀请你校留学生 Joy 参加本市留学生汉语演讲比赛，现给他发一封电子邮件介绍比赛相关情况，内容包括：
（1）比赛主题：我眼中的中国；
（2）比赛时间：2020 年 1 月 18 日；地点：市图书馆；
（3）邀请及理由。
注意：（1）词数 100 左右；
（2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。
Last week, we watched an excited basketball match in our school. It is between Grade 1 and Grade 2 students. During a match,the players from all teams played very hard. Grade 2 was a stronger team. However, for our surprise, Grade 1 won at last. The player jumped and hugged to celebrate their success. Just then, the players from the other team that approached and said “Congratulations!” to them.
They wore smiles on faces and you couldn’t tell from their expressions that they had lost the match. We were touching by the scene and felt what important a role sport plays in daily life.
单词拼写
1.Smoking is h _______ (有害的) to our health.
2.Children are often full of _______ (好奇心) and they take great interest in everything.
3.He asked for p _______to leave the room.
4.He found something f _______on the lake, which frightened him.
5.We were greatly _______ (印象深刻的) by its beauty when visiting Canada.
6.The little boy's bad b _______ (举止) at the party made his parents upset.
7.China _______ (出口) products to many countries.
8._______ (幸运地), the drowning child was saved.
9.One's _______ (面部的) expressions may tell you some of his/her inner feelings.
10.With the help of the _______ (先进的) technology，we completed the task easily.
