Many kinds of birds live in the United States, but the number of the birds is becoming smaller every year. One of the leading reasons is the growing number of pet cats. By keeping your pet cats in your home, you can help give birds a better possible chance to live.
Of the 90 million pet cats in this country, about two—thirds are allowed to go outside. It is said that these cats kill hundreds of millions of birds each year, as well as billions of small animals such as rabbits and field mice.
They can also bring illness to the animals that live in people's yard(院子), further weakening the health of the natural populations.
Allowing pet cats to go outside is not just bad for birds and wildlife, it's also bad for the cats themselves. Outdoor cats can get sick very easily. They are in danger from traffic and attacks from other animals. In fact, outdoor cats usually don't live past the age of five, while indoor cats often live to be 17 or older.
Keep your pet cat inside! If you raise a young cat, it's your duty to let it play inside.
Problem | The number of birds is becoming 1. ; at the same time, many pet cats are in 2. from traffic and attacks from other animals. |
3. for the problem | Pet cats are 4. to go outside freely. |
What to do | People who raise a young cat have the 5. to let it play inside. |
语言基础知识（共25小题，每题1分，计25分）
A)根据括号中所给的汉语写出单词，使句子的意思完整正确
1. All the children should receive basic ____________ (教育).
2. We often see the public sign “No ____________ (吸烟).”
3. Don’t ____________ (触摸) the animals. They are very dangerous.
4.You will be ______________ (惩罚) if you are found copying others’ homework.
5. At last the charity show was very _____________ (成功).
B) 请根据句意用所给单词的适当形式填空。
6.He can speak many foreign languages, ___________ (include) Russian.
7.Too much drinking is ____________ (harm) to the health.
8. Children should be taught to spend their free time ____________ (wise).
9. Last year the river near my home _____________ (pollute) by rubbish.
10. The old woman has got used to ____________ (live) a simple life.
11.Dr. Black felt tired because he had two ____________ (operate) yesterday.
12. They should go to school instead of ____________ (work) to support their family.
13.The parents want their children to be (health).
14. They raise money by ____________ (sell) Christmas cards.
15.It’s impossible for us ____________ (finish) the work in an hour.
C）根据对话内容，从下面方框中选择适当的词或词组填空，使对话内容完整正确。
A: Our school is going to 16. a charity show next weekend.
B: Really? Who will you raise money for?
A: For girls in the west of China.
B: Are you going to invite some local 17. ?
A: Yes. We will 18. invite some leaders from the government.
B: That’s great. They will give you 19. support.
A: Yes. And I think everyone in our school should 20. the show.
B: You’re right. It’s meaningful to help the girls return to school.
21. ________22. ________ 23.__________24. ________25.____________
D) 句型转换
26. The desk is very heavy. The little boy can’t carry it. (合并成一句)
The desk is _______ heavy for the little boy ________ carry.
27.It’s meaningful. We help the blind people see again. (合并成一句)
It’s meaningful for us _______ _______ the blind people see again.
28. My aunt gave me a teddy bear for my birthday. (改为被动语态)
A teddy bear to me for my birthday by my aunt.
29. They will build a new school in the town center next year. (改为被动语态)
A new school will __________ __________ in the town center next year.
30. He has been a League member for 2 years. (对画线部分提问)
________ _________ has he been a League member?
Over 30% of the natural world has been seriously destroyed by humans (人类) over the last 30 years. This is because the number of people living on Earth is nearly six billion (十亿). All of these people need food, space and energy. As a result, lots of Earth’s natural resources will be used up. When we destroy our earth to get natural resources such as wood or oil, animals often lose their living space. They cannot have enough food, and they will get hurt or die.
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is an international charity. It tries to prevent humans from destroying more of nature than is necessary. For example, in China WWF is working with the local government to reconnect (重新连接) some small lakes in Anhui Province to the Yangtze River and to create(创造) more protected areas so that China’s natural beauty will not be lost in the future. WWF works in more than 50 countries, saving rainforests and stopping hunters from killing rare animals and protecting traditional ways of life in areas where they are in danger of being lost. WWF’s main goal is to encourage development that does not harm the environment and the animals that live in it. Even though the charity is known all over the world, and a lot of people support the goals of WWF, not so many donate money often. This makes it difficult for the charity to do all the things it wants to do.
1.Why has over 30% of the natural world been destroyed?
A. Because hunters are killing rare animals.
B. Because not enough people help WWF.
C. Because WWF does not have enough money.
D. Because there are so many people living on Earth.
2. How has WWF helped in China?
A. They have protected traditional ways of life.
B. They have helped to protect China’s natural beauty.
C. They have saved many rainforests in Anhui Province.
D. They have built some bridges over the Yangtze River.
3.What is WWF’s main goal?
A. To save rainforests.
B. To stop hunters killing rare animals.
C. To get more people to donate money.
D. To protect the environment while developing.
4.Why is it difficult for WWF to do all the things they want to?
A. Because too many people do not know WWF.
B. Because WWF doesn’t have enough money from donations
C. Because there are too many problems for them to solve.
D. Because WWF doesn’t encourage development.
Many students ask for advice about improving their English. There are three basic questions.
The first question is about real English. Li Hao from Hubei wrote, “I enjoy watching English films and listening to real English songs. But it takes a long time. What do you think?” This is a great way to learn English! Talk about the film or song with your friends, and guess the meaning of the new words. Just enjoy yourself!
The second question is about speaking. Sam, from Suzhou wrote, “Our school has a foreign teacher. But I’m shy and can’t speak to her. What should I do?” When I visit China, lots of people in the street say, “Hello! How are you? Where are you from? Do you like China?” These are good questions to start a conversation. Many people are shy when they speak English, so before you begin, take a deep breath and smile! Smiling always helps.
The third question is about vocabulary. Oliver, from Anhui wrote, “I want to remember all the new words. I wrote them down, but I forget them quickly. What should I do?” Try to remember eight or nine words a day. Write them on pieces of paper and place them in your bedroom. Say the words when you see them, and change them every day. And when you’re shopping, how about counting the English words, or saying the English names for everything you see?
1.How many basic questions do the students often ask?
A. Two. B. Three.
C. Four. D. Five.
2. What is Oliver’s problem?
A. He’s too shy to talk with others.
B. He’s not able to count English words.
C. He can’t remember new words.
D. He doesn’t know what real English is.
3.What’s the best title of this passage?
A. How to learn English
B. Talking about English films
C. Advice about English writing
D. The way of beginning an English conversation
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1. The people in needn’t go to work on Fridays.
A. Canada B. Scotland
C. Japan D. Egypt
2. If it is 8:00 a.m. in western Canada, the time is _______ in eastern Canada.
A. 11:00a.m B. 2:00 p.m.
C. 12:30 p.m. D. 4:00 a.m.
3.While Canadian children are waking up, children in Scotland are ________.
A. having lessons B. sleeping
C. watching TV D. playing games
Yesterday my grandfather told me about his early days. When he left school, he found a job in a post office. He worked hard in the . Soon he had more money than his friends his hard work. It seemed that he would have a bright future.
When he was 25 years old, however, he began to his job. He wanted a more exciting one, so he left the post office. Two months later, he found a new job in a big company. Workers in this company traveled a lot. At first he really enjoyed the traveling. after a year, he began to hate it. He had to and he was always in a car or on a train. The worst thing was he couldn’t make any new friends! Even so, his boss was not satisfied with him. Two years later he had to leave the company.
He was at that time, so he sold his house. He had to accept a part time job in a book shop. He was surprised to find he loved it! He made new friends every day and he enjoyed reading books. Three years later, he the shop owner’s daughter. Soon they had their first child. In the next ten years, they had another three and four more book shops! He became very rich indeed.
“Life is ,” he told me. “The most important thing is that you should always try your best. Never give up!”
1. A. factory B. theatre C. bankD. post office
2. A. becauseB. because ofC. as a resultD. while
3. A. dislike B. loveC. likeD. enjoy
4. A. almost B. usually C. seldom D. never
5. A. So B. AndC. But D. Though
6. A. stay in one placeB. move aroundC. make noise D. make a wish
7. A. happy B. energetic C. rich D. poor
8. A. married B. understoodC. met D. visited
9. A. sisters B. brothers C. children D. cousins
10.A. boring B. important C. necessary D. wonderful
