20,000 local sea creatures, from dolphins to otters（水獭）, await you at Aquarium（水族馆）of the Bay, San Francisco, CA（California）. When you see a river otter in the wild, you know that water system is healthy. Plus, they’re fun to watch! Here come the Aquarium’s popular and lovable river otters：Tahoe, Ryer and Shasta.
| Me: I was born at the Oakland Zoo. I’m the half-brother of Ryer. February 20, 2016 is my birthday and I joined the Aquarium’s river otter family in January, 2017. I’m named after Lake Tahoe, CA. How to find me: My fur is reddish in color. I am the youngest but the longest of the group. Hobbies: I enjoy playing with rope and toys, running and jumping around. |
| Me: I’m a male river otter named after Ryer Island, CA. I was born in February, 2013 at the Oakland Zoo and joined the Aquarium’s otter team in 2014. How to find me: I have the widest head and the fattest face. Hobbies: What could be more fun than playing with my food and balancing rocks, and curling up with a warm blanket for a nap （a short sleep）?We river otters can sleep up to 18 hours a day. |
| Me: I’m a 7-year-old male river otter named after Mount Shasta, CA. I was saved from the fur trade in Louisiana and found a new home at the Aquarium in 2013. How to find me: I’m the largest of the otters. I have large close-set eyes. Which of the three is me? Hobbies: I enjoy long afternoon naps, throwing leaves and sticks into the water. |
1.The passage mainly talks about________.
A.how to play with the otters in the zoo B.how to protect river otters in the wild
C.the importance of protecting river otters D.the river otter family at Aquarium of the Bay
2.Which of the following is TRUE about Ryer?
A.He was born in February, 2014. B.He has large close-set eyes.
C.He is the half-brother of Tahoe. D.His fur is reddish in color.
3.What do the three otters have in common?
A.They are all named after a place in California. B.They were all born at the Oakland Zoo.
C.They can sleep at most 8 hours a day. D.They enjoy playing with food and rocks.
“Marilla, can I meet a bosom friend in Avonlea?” Anne asked.
“A what kind of friend?”
“A best friend. A very___________ friend. I can tell all my secrets to her. ”
“Diana Barry lives near. She’s about your age. Perhaps she will be your playmate. You’ll have to be careful how you___________yourself, though. Her mother, Mrs Barry, won’t let Diana play with any little girl_________isn’t nice and good.”
“I hope her hair isn’t red. It’s _________ enough to have red hair, freckles and grey eyes myself.”
“Diana has black eyes and black hair. She is pretty. ”
Anne became interested in her new “_________”.
“Oh, I’m so glad she’s pretty. I can’t be beautiful so a _________ best friend is wonderful. ”
Anne continued, “I had two imaginary friends. At Mrs Thomas’ house, I used to _________my reflection in the mirror (镜子) was another little girl, Katie Maurice. Then I went to live with Mrs Hammond. I had another imaginary friend, Violetta, and I loved her almost as well as I loved _________. ”
“You need a real _________friend to stop your crazy imaginations.” Marilla said.
The next __________, Marilla took Anne to Diana’s home.
Diana was a very pretty girl, with her mother’s__________ eyes and hair.
Mrs Barry said, “Diana, take Anne out into the garden and show her your flowers.”
Outside in the garden, stood Anne and Diana, looking____________at each other over a cluster of bluebells.
Anne said at last, almost in a whisper, “Diana, do you think you can like me a little— __________ to be my bosom friend?”
Diana laughed. She always laughed__________ she spoke.
“Sure,” she said. “Anne, I’m awfully glad you’ve come to live at Green Gables.”
When Marilla and Anne went home, Diana went with them as__________ as the bridge. They parted with many promises to spend the next afternoon together again.
—Taken from Anne of Green Gables
1.A.close B.pretty C.common D.happy
2.A.protect B.enjoy C.help D.behave
3.A.whom B.which C.who D.what
4.A.bad B.smart C.lucky D.special
5.A.master B.home C.friend D.mirror
6.A.similar B.wise C.careful D.beautiful
7.A.wonder B.realize C.doubt D.imagine
8.A.Mrs Barry B.Katie Maurice C.Diana D.Violetta
9.A.living B.true C.natural D.perfect
10.A.morning B.afternoon C.evening D.night
11.A.blue B.black C.red D.grey
12.A.madly B.shyly C.impatiently D.unwillingly
13.A.enough B.well C.hard D.much
14.A.so B.after C.since D.before
15.A.long B.high C.far D.near
—Mum, I read a book about wild animals today. Some of them are in danger.
—________. We shouldn’t buy fur coats any more.
A.It's a great pity B.It doesn’t matter C.Never mind D.My pleasure
— I can’t find you.
—I don’t know________ . I’m on the left side of a tree.
A.who I am B.who am I C.where I am D.where am I
No matter how far you have gone down the wrong road, ________.
A.turn back B.turn off C.turn out D.turn over
—I’m tired out. I have stayed up late the whole week.
—You'd better________ your time better and have things organized.
A.make B.have C.take D.manage
