With bushfires continuing to swallow different parts of Australia, local zoo in New South Wales, the state which is the easiest to catch fire, has hit the headlines with a heartwarming story.
Right in the line of a bushfire, the keepers of Mogo Wildlife Park managed to protect all 200 animals from harm after they received evacuation orders, according to the reports.
Netizens were quick to react on social media and praised the bravery of the zoo keeper and staffs, as they stayed and managed to protect animals from uncontrolled fires and even sheltered some at their own house.
The 40-year-old zoo keeper, Chad Staples, described the situation as the worst catastrophe, which felt like Armageddon (大决战) here. Luckily, his team had made a precise plan ahead of time by moving everything flammable from the area and the larger animals to safe places.
What’s remarkable is that as the smaller ones needed extra shelter, Staples decided to take them to his own house.
“Right now in my house there are animals of all descriptions in all the different rooms. They are safe and protected, not single animal lost.” he said.
BBC news also mentioned that “there’s a tiger to the back of the house.”
Some media outlets highlighted the “heroic job” in their headlines. Online users also reacted with thumbs-up and were glad to see all the staff and animals coming through the terrible fire.
Located in the southern coast of New South Wales. Mogo Wildlife Park houses Australia’s largest collection of primates (灵长目动物), also including different and unique animals such as zebras, giraffes, rhinos and red pandas.
1.Why does New South Whales hit the headlines?
A.Because of its famous zoo.
B.Because of its endangered animals.
C.Because of the heartwarming event.
D.Because of its being easy to catch fire.
2.What do we know about Mogo Wildlife Park?
A.It belongs to Chad Staples.
B.None of the animals is missing.
C.It merely holds rare animal species.
D.Extra shelters were built for emergencies.
3.What does the underlined word “catastrophe” in paragraph 4 probably mean?
A.Method. B.Landscape. C.Disaster. D.Household.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A.The Heroic Job B.The Brave Zoo Keeper
C.The Extinct Animals D.The Terrible Fire
Two men were sitting together in a plane. They were on long journey. One of the men was a businessman. The other was a farmer. They sat without talking for a while, and then the farmer said, “Let’s do something to pass the time.
“What do you want to do?” the businessman asked. “We can ask each other riddles.” The farmer said, “You start.” “Let’s make the rules first,” the businessman said. “That’s not fair. You are a businessman with much knowledge. You know more things than do. I am just a farmer.”
“That’s true.” The businessman said. “What do you want we should do?” “If you don’t know the answer to a riddle, you pay me $100. And if I don’t know the answer, I’ll pay you $50.” The farmer said. The businessman thought about this, and then he said, “OK. That’s fair. Who will go first?”
“I will,” The farmer said. “Here is my riddle. What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies?” The businessman repeated the riddle, “What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies? Mm, that’s a good one. I’m afraid I don’t know the answer.” He gave the farmer $100, and then said, “Tell me the answer. What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies?” “I don’t know.” The farmer said and gave him $50.
1.The story happened ________.
A.on a farm B.in a shop
C.on long train journey D.between two passengers
2.Why did the businessman agree to give more money if he lost?
A.He thought he knew more than the farmer. B.He was interested in making riddles.
C.He was better at playing riddle games. D.He made much more money than the farmer.
3.What did the farmer do in the passage?
A.He enjoyed himself on his long journey. B.He didn’t want to pay even one dollar.
C.He spent all his money on the plane ticket. D.He won fifty dollars by playing the riddle game.
Pacific Science Center Guide
◆Visit Pacific Science Center’s Store
Don’t forget to stop by Pacific Science Center’s Store while you are here to pick up a wonderful science activity or souvenir to remember your visit. The store is located(位于) upstairs in Building 3 right next to the Laser Dome.
◆Hungry
Our exhibits will feed your mind, but what about your body? Our café offers a complete menu of lunch and snack options, in addition to seasonal specials. The café is located upstairs in Building 1 and is open daily until one hour before Pacific Science Center closes.
◆Rental Information
Lockers are available to store any belongings during your visit. The lockers are located in Building 1 near the Information Desk and in Building 3. Pushchairs and wheelchairs are available to rent at the Information Desk and Denny Way entrance. ID required.
◆Support Pacific Science Center
Since 1962, Pacific Science Center has been inspiring a passion(热情) for discovery and lifelong learning in science, math and technology. Today, Pacific Science Center serves more than 1.3 million people a year and brings inquiry-based science education to classrooms and community events all over Washington State. It’s an amazing accomplishment and one we cannot achieve without generous support from individuals, corporations, and other social organizations. Visit pacificsciencecenter.org to find various ways you can support Pacific Science Center.
1.Where can you buy a souvenir at Pacific Science Center?
A.In Building 1.
B.In Building 3.
C.At the the Laser Dome.
D.At the Denny Way entrance.
2.What does Pacific Science Center do for schools?
A.Train Science teachers.
B.Distribute science books.
C.Inspire scientific research.
D.Take science to the classroom.
3.What is the purpose of the last part of the text?
A.To encourage donations.
B.To advertise coming events.
C.To introduce special exhibits.
D.To tell about the Center’s history.
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
As I walked home one freezing day, I saw a wallet with a red lacing on the street. I picked it up and looked inside to find something about the owner’s identity. But the wallet contained only three dollars and a letter that looked as if it had been there for many years.
The envelope was so worn that I could read only the return address on it. I opened the letter, hoping to find some clues. I found the letter was written almost 60 years ago. It was written in a beautiful handwriting with a little flower in the left-hand corner. It was to a man named Michael Goldstein, saying that the writer couldn’t see him any more because her mother didn’t allow it. Even so, she wrote that she would always love him.
It was signed, Hannah. I felt sad because I couldn’t get useful information. After searching for the return address on the envelope, I finally found that Hannah was now in a nursing home.
I drove over to the nursing home. A nurse and a guard greeted me at the door. Knowing my purpose, the nurse led me to the third floor. In the day room, she introduced me to Hannah.
She was a sweet, silver-haired old lady. I told her about the wallet and showed her the letter. The second she saw the envelope with that little flower, she took a dep breath and said, “Young man, this letter was the last contact I had with Michael. He was so handsome. He looked like Sean Connery, the actor. I loved him very much. But I was only 16then.My mother felt I was too young. If you can find him, tell him I think of him often. And… I still love him.”
I said goodbye to her and took the elevator to the first floor. As I stood by the door, the guard asked me if I got any clue from Hannah. I told him she gave me a story.
Paragraph1：
I took out the wallet, but when the guard saw it, he said, “Hey, wait a minute! That’s Mr. Goldstein’s wallet.”
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Paragraph 2:
On the eighth floor, I saw a man reading a book in the day room, who happened to be Mr. Goldstein.
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假定你是李华，你校本周六组织学生去郊区（suburb）游玩，请给你校美国交换生Emily写一封邮件告知此事，内容包括：
1.写信目的；
2.活动内容及注意事项；
3.期望准时参加。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯：
3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
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My phone rang and it was a number I didn’t recognize. When I_________it, I heard my son’s_________voice on the other end saying, “Mama, I got on the wrong_________.” This was his first year in the middle school. I knew my little boy was very_________.After all, it was only his second time to go back home.
The phone wasn’t hung up, I could hear my_________was speaking with the bus driver. I could feel his frustration(挫败).The tone of his_________when he told the bus driver “I’m so sorry” was_________.The woman driver said, “Oh, honey, you don’t have to_________.It’s my job to get you home. “I’m grateful,_________she was comforting(安慰) my son. I couldn’t help but think of the many other responses he could have__________.She told me not to worry and we appointed(约定) a place to meet.
When I arrived at the place，the woman driver came over with my son and explained how she noticed he felt terrible and__________.My son had even asked her if he messed everything up. She tried her best to make him__________.
Every day, I pray that there are people in the right places to watch over my__________when I’m not there. And today it did happen. This__________truly showed the love in her behaviors and care for my son. I won’t let her behaviors go unnoticed, so this story will be__________with everyone on the Internet.
1.A.gathered B.gained C.answered D.accepted
2.A.attractive B.rare C.funny D.upset
3.A.train B.bus C.subway D.board
4.A.humorous B.bored C.curious D.nervous
5.A.son B.daughter C.friend D.husband
6.A.singing B.voice C.surprise D.cry
7.A.worrying B.amusing C.considerate D.fake
8.A.perform B.apologize C.wander D.struggle
9.A.meaning B.expressing C.requesting D.knowing
10.A.reminded B.confirmed C.received D.regretted
11.A.anxious B.false C.homeless D.confused
12.A.get up B.get crazy C.keep calm D.keep silent
13.A.drivers B.children C.partners D.musicians
14.A.woman B.detective C.actress D.teacher
15.A.argued B.admired C.shared D.mixed
