Taking care of pets can be a great way to teach children responsibility, but it's important to be realistic (现实的). If you're keen on bringing an animal into your home and you've designed a plan for its proper care, here are some choices.
• FISH
First-time owners should consider getting cold-water fish as no tank (鱼缸) heater is required. They should research what kinds of fish get along in the same tank, and be aware of life expectancies-some goldfish can live up to 20 years.
• RABBITS
Though rabbits, or nickname bunnies, may seem like a lovely choice, they can live up to ten years and require an amount of care similar to that of a dog or cat. They have their special diet needs, and often don't behave well around small children. Each year, quite a lot of Easter bunnies become homeless when families feel tired of them.
• GUINEAPIGS (豚鼠，荷兰猪)
These small animals are ideal starter pets. Their cages must be cleaned daily, and they require toys to keep their ever growing teeth in check. Once they're used to the new way of life, guinea pigs need daily exercise in a small room without cracks or holes for escape. They don't want to be alone, but if you get two, make sure they're the same sex or they'll have babies.
• BIRDS
Fond of a fixed timetable, birds require feeding at the same time each day. Cages should be cleaned daily and disinfected (消毒) weekly. Birds clean themselves by bathing in dishes of water and grow in cages big enough to spread their wings and fly a short time.
1.All the following pets are recommended in the passage EXCEPT ________
A.Rabbits B.Cats C.Guinea pigs D.Birds
2.As a beginner to raise fish, you'd better ________ in a tank.
A.get some cold-water fish, which get along well B.get some warm-water fish, which get along well
C.get some cold-water fish and some warm-water fish D.get only one cold-water fish or warm-water fish
3.Rabbits can live up to ________ years, as long as dogs or cats.
A.five B.ten C.twenty D.thirty
4.________ are necessary for Guinea pigs to play with or grow.
A.Tank heaters B.Cages C.Toys D.Cracks or holes
5.The underlined word "fixed" from the passage means ________.
A.regular B.repaired C.full D.mixed
6.The passage is mainly written to ________.
A.officers working for SPCA B.staff from the local zoo
C.reporters for the Animal World D.kids hoping to raise pets at home
No matter who you are and where you live, the most important thing is what kind of person you are. There are many good qualities （品质） that can benefit you a lot in your life. Among them, the following qualities are the most helpful ones.
Have a positive attitude（态度）. Life is not always a bed of roses. When you face difficulties, don't lose heart. Do you know what can help you overcome difficulties? It's your attitude. Cheer up! Life is like a mirror. When you smile in front of it, it will also smile at you.
Keep learning. Maybe you are used to your present life. Every day you have so much work to do that you can't find any time to learn. However, the world around you is changing all the time. Never be satisfied with yourself, or you will fall behind others. Keeping learning can help you get success in the future.
Be creative. In the modern world, the students who have creative thinking are needed most. Being creative means coming up with new ideas and having creative imagination. Those who are creative have more choices in their life.
Be honest and keep your promise. Honesty is the best policy（原则）. Nobody likes a person who tells lies. The one who keeps his words is popular everywhere.
As long as you have these qualities mentioned above, you will be excellent and make a difference to the world. Albert Einstein once said, "Try not to become a man of success but rather try to become a man of value."
1.From the passage, we know that________can help you overcome difficulties.
A.roses B.attitude C.mirrors D.learning
2.The underlined word "benefit" probably means________in Chinese in this passage.
A.影响 B.补贴 C.有益 D.救济
3.In the writer's opinion, there are ________qualities that can benefit you most in your life.
A.Three B.four C.five D.six
4.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A.Since there is too much work to do, you needn't find time to learn.
B.If you think creatively, you will have more chances to choose in your life.
C.When you keep your words, you usually promise to do what you have said.
D.Albert Einstein thought we should become a man of value.
5.Which one might be the best title of this passage?
A.Keeping Your Promise B.Being a Man of Success
C.Trying to Think Creatively D.The Most Helpful Qualities of a Man
I’m a girl, Myra. Racing on the 1,500-meter track(跑道), I’m so tired. I want to stop but a voice repeating in my head, “No one knows what the result will be. Everything is still possible.” Today, I have to fight with myself.
Nine years ago, when I was a 6-year-old girl, my mother took me on a trip. We went to the foot of a high mountain which she told me that we would climb. I have never done this before and the thought of it made me very happy.
At the beginning, I was so excited, and climbed fast. But half an hour later, when I was thirsty and tired, I just stopped and sat upon the ground, completely silent. My mom came and sat next to me.She said, ”Get up and go on!” Crying, I almost shouted, “Never! It’s too tiring and I am thirsty. I want to go back home now.”
Patiently she explained, “Listen, my dear. If you try your best, anything is possible. If you don’t try, your dream will never come true. You will never know how beautiful the scenery looks unless you reach the top of the mountain.”
Hearing her words, I stopped crying and started to climb again. Finally I did reach the top of the mountain and enjoyed the fantastic view.
Today I’m on the racing track. I’m going to keep running because I know it’s always worth. And in the end I made it; I got through the finish line. Although it was really difficult and I did not win, I did finish it. “Never stop fighting until you arrive at your destined(命定的) place—— that is, the unique you.”
1.Myra is running on the_______ track today and she has to fight with herself.
A. 800-meter B. 1,500-meter C. 2-kilometer D. marathon
2.Myra’s mother asked her to climb the high mountain when she was ____ years old.
A. nine B. eight C. six D. eleven
3.At the beginning, Myra climbed very fast because_______.
A. she was so excited and happy B. she made it to the top of the mountain
C. it was going to rain at that time D. she wanted to come up with her mother
4.Did Myra finish the 1,500-meter race today?
A. We don’t know. B. No, she didn’t. C. She finished half. D. Yes, she did.
5.Myra’s experience mainly wants to tell us that _______.
A. we are sure to feel tired when we’re climbing
B. as teenagers, we need to practice running more
C. mountain climbing is a good way to keep healthy
D. we should keep fighting until we reach our goals
On my recent trip to Sydney with my parents, we visited the Wildlife Park.
The Wildlife Park has lots of different animals and birds. Some are native (当地的) toAustralia and can only be found there. There are over 600 animals there, including kangaroos,koalas and crocodiles (鳄鱼). They are kept in their natural environment. I like the Wildlife Park better than a zoo where most of the animals are in cages (笼子).
We first spent some time with the kangaroos. We were allowed to touch and feed them. It was very exciting to be so close to them. There were koalas there too. They looked very cuddly (令人想拥抱的). Although we were not allowed to carry them, I got to take a photo with one. It is a wonderful souvenir (纪念品) of my holiday in Sydney.
The Wildlife Park has plenty of freshwater and saltwater crocodiles. Some of them arereally big and scary (吓人的) with huge teeth! I did not want to get too close to them.
There was also a bird show. The keepers showed us different species (种类) they had. I saw an old parrot which could “talk”. It made a great impression on me.
I enjoyed the trip very much. There was so much to see.
1.Where is the Wildlife Park?
A.In Sydney. . B.In Cairo. . C.In Athens. . D.In Rome.
2.What is a wonderful souvenir of the writer’s holiday?
A.A parrot that could talk. . B.A chance to feed a koala.
C.A photo with a koala. . D.Food for the kangaroos.
3.Why didn’t the writer want to get very close to the crocodiles?
A.They lived in water.
B.The writer was afraid of them.
C.The writer did not want to feed them.
D.The writer did not like the smell of saltwater.
4.Which of the following is true?
A.The kangaroos are kept in cages in the Wildlife Park.
B.The writer travelled to the Wildlife Park alone.
C.The writer went to see koalas first.
D.The writer watched a bird show.
5.How did the writer feel after visiting the Wildlife Park?
A.Excited. . B.Unhappy. . C.Bored. . D.Hopeless.
Bikesharing is new for short journeys in cities. It is a good choice for the big cities to develop healthily.
A report found that shared bikes started the nation's love for bikes again. The love is not only among young people born in the 1980s and 2000s, but also among people over sixty. Now they are choosing bikes instead of cars to make short journeys in cities. If you have a smart phone, the nearest bike equipped with GPS will be easily found through a certain app on your phone. It can also be unlocked through the app and left anywhere in public for the next user. The cost of riding depends on the time that you spend. Normally, every hour you ride, you just need to pay one yuan.
It is said that bikesharing will help improve the cities' environment. It not only helps solve the traffic problems, but also will help to make more use of space in cities. Take Beijing as an example. If more people choose shared bikes, an area of five Bird's Nest Stadiums （体育场）will be saved.
At the same time, there are some problems with shared bikes that people need to solve properly. For example, some people park the bikes in their home; some break up the bikes on purpose; and others even throw them into the river. Facing all these problems, everyone should raise their own awareness of protecting the bikes. We should not only enjoy them, but also value them and put them to good use.
Judge the following statements True (T) or False (F)
1.Old people love shared bikes besides the young.
2.GPS are shared bikes equipped with.
3.One dallar does a one﹣hour riding on shared bikes cost.
4.You can leave share bikes in your home.
5.Bikesharing will help improve the cities' environment.
Choose the sentences from A to G in the box to complete the dialogue. (There are two extra sentences)
A: Hi, Peter, I hear that you’ve begun to stay in the school dormitory(学生宿舍). 1.
B: Yes. It can save me more time than taking school bus.
A: 2. What is the dormitory like?
B: It’s OK, but not perfect.
A: Why? 3.
B: Today I overslept and missed my breakfast.
A: 4.
B: Yes. Some boys kept talking until midnight last night. So I couldn’t fall asleep.
A: 5.
B: Wow, a good idea! Thank you.
A.How are you going to do that?
B.Is that so?
C.You overslept?
D.What was the matter?
E.I guess you can talk with them.
F.Oh, I was sleeping at that time.
G.That’s really true.
