The Cuban iguana is a species of lizard（蜥蜴） of the iguana family. It is the largest of the West Indian rock iguanas, one of the most endangered groups of lizards. This species with red eyes and a thick tail is one of the largest lizards in the Caribbean.
The Cuban iguana is primarily herbivorous; 95% of its diet consists of the leaves, flowers and fruits from as many as 30 plant species, including the seaside rock bush and various grasses. However, Cuban iguanas occasionally consume animal matter, and individuals have been observed eating the dead flesh of birds, fish and crabs. The researchers wrote that quite a few people on Isla Magueyes could have caused this incident.
The Cuban iguana is distributed throughout the rocky southern coastal areas of mainland Cuba and its surrounding islands with a wild population booming on Isla Magueyes, Puerto Rico. It is also found on the Cayman Islands of Little Cayman and Cayman Brac, where a separate subspecies occurs. Females guard their nest sites and often nest in sites half destroyed by Cuban crocodiles. To avoid the attack from them, the Cuban iguana often makes its home within or near prickly-pear cacti（仙人掌）.
In general the species is in decline, more quickly on the mainland than on the outlying islands. One of the reasons for their decline is habitat destruction caused by the over consuming of farm animals, housing development, and the building of tourist resorts on the beaches where the animals prefer to build their nests. Although the wild population is in decline, the numbers of iguanas have been sharply increased as a result of captive-breeding（圈养）and other conservation programs.
1.The underlined word "herbivorous" （Paragraph 2） probably means .
A. dangerous B. gentle
C. plant-eating D. flesh-eating
2.Why does the Cuban iguana build its nest near prickly-pear cacti?
A. To keep itself cool.
B. To get the food easily.
C. To stay away from people.
D. To avoid crocodiles' attack.
3.How many reasons are mentioned for the habitat destruction?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
4.What's the author's purpose of writing the text?
A. To give us a brief introduction to the Cuban iguana.
B. To show he is concerned about the Cuban iguana.
C. To explain reasons for the Cuban iguana's decline.
D. To draw people's attention to the endangered Cuban iguana.
My 16-year-old son, Anton, had gone to the local swimming hole. Most of the kids swim there, and there are plenty of rocks for them to use as safe harbors, so I had no fears for his safety.
Still, the firefighter's first words "You need to come up here to the Stillwater River" made me catch my breath, and his follow-up words gave me relief: “ Your son is OK. ”
When I got to the river, I immediately saw the firetruck, ambulance and Anton, wrapped with a towel about his shoulders, sitting quietly on a low platform of the fire engine.
I hurried over to him. "You OK?" I asked.
“Yeah,” was all he said. But my eyes begged for an explanation, I didn't get it from my son, however, who tends to play his cards close to his vest.
The story was this: A woman was being swept under water. Hearing the cries, Anton and his friend Tyler, without hesitation, swam out to her, and brought her safely to shore.
In an age in which the word "hero" is broadcast with abandon and seemingly applied to anyone who make it through the day, I realized the real thing in my son. The teens are stubborn and self-centred, but that didn't mean they have no desire to do good.
Still shocked by my son's daring, I drove him home. Along the way, I tried to dig out some more information from him, but he had precious little to say. The only words he said were, “What's for supper?”
I spent some time alone that evening, thinking about the tragedy that might have been. The next morning, when Anton got up, I half expected him to tell me the story. But all he did was toast some bread, pull himself together, and head for the door to start a new day. Watching from the window, I was reminded that still water often runs deep.
1.Why did the mother allow her son to swim there?
A. He was an excellent swimmer.
B. The water of the river is shallow.
C. He was old enough to swim.
D. The rocks can be of help if there's danger.
2.The underlined part "who tends to play his cards close to his vest" probably means________.
A. Anton is a boy fond of swimming with other kids
B. Anton is unwilling to tell others what he thinks
C. Anton always has a desire to help others
D. Anton seldom changes his mind
3.In the mother's eyes, what her son did was_________.
A. dangerous but interesting B. meaningful but difficult
C. unexpected and courageous D. awful and absurd
4.What might be the best title for the passage?
A. My Son, My Hero B. Anton, A Silent Boy
C. A Good Deed D. A Proud Mother
一家英语报社向中学生征文，主题是“十年后的我”。请根据下列要求和你的畅想完成短文。
1.家庭 2.工作 3.业余生活
注意：1.词数120左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.开头语已为你写好。
I often imagine what my life will be like in the future.
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短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
请你修改下面的文章。文中共有10处语法错误。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：把多余的词用斜线(﹨)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。
3．按照格式要求改错，否则将不得分。
Hello, Peter. I’m very grateful for your concern about my coming exam. To tell you truth, I have been busy prepare for the exam recently. Some classmates are feeling real stressed due to the exam, but I don’t take them so serious. I always learn in a relaxed mood and I’m making a great progress. Now that I had tried my best, it doesn’t matter much to me what the result is.
In my opinion, we should keep a good balance among our study, rest or exercise. I believe we can be succeeded if we prepare for the exam in a proper way.
I’d appreciate it if you could give me some good advices.
阅读下面对话, 在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于2个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
W：Where are you going to spend your holiday this year, Bob?
M：We may go abroad ，__1._I'm not so sure.
W：What do you mean?
M：Well, my wife's talking about Egypt recently. She may want to go there. I'd like to go there，_2.__.
W：Yes, it's an interesting country_3.__(see)．
M: But we can't make up__4._minds yet. You know, a roundtrip ticket to Egypt costs a lot.
W：But you may go by sea.
M：You're right. It's__5.__(cheap), isn't it?
W：You may save at least half of the money if you go by ship.
M：But don't you think it would take__6.__long time and…
W：But you can enjoy the scene of the sea and the__7._(rise) sun.
M：Yes, I'll tell my wife.
W：You'll definitely enjoy__8.__， I'm sure.
M：Don't be so sure. We may not go__9.__.
W：You always hesitate at everything.
M：It's not my fault, you know. My wife always worries too much.
W：Like what?
M：Well...Who is going to look after the house? Who is going to look after the garden? And who is going to look after the pets? We have these__10.__(problem) every year. And in the end we stay at home and look after everything.
Mobile phones are everywhere in big cities. It seems that can live without one. Mobile phones are a great to stay connected with friends and family. , it is important to remember that there are certain times you should not be using your phone, especially as a student, during school.
you are in class, you should not be sending your friends text messages taking phone calls. Your classmates and teacher should not have to deal with this rude . Aren’t you at school to learn?
In the United States, students would never be allowed to their mobile phones during class. If you were to send or a text message you would probably be kicked class. It is very disturbing to hear a lot of tones and ringing during . There are many more rules for mobile phone use in America and it is to respect for those around you.
As a teacher in China, I have to students using mobile phones every day. I have told my class to their phones, but many students do not listen. The to be connected all the time seems to be more than the desire to learn.
It’s easy to understand it is so tempting(诱惑人的) to have your phone on during class. It seems so easy just to send a short text message; it’s not hurting anyone, is it? But you may actually be hurting when you do this. Your teacher knows when you use your phone and may give you a grade. Sending a text message also takes your attention away from what’s going on in class, you may something important.
1.A. one B. somebody C. someone D. no one
2.A. way B. road C. method D. path
3.A. But B. However C. So D. Therefore
4.A. which B. that C. when D. where
5.A. After B. Before C. Because D. If
6.A. or B. and C. as well as D. instead of
7.A. act B. action C. habit D. behavior
8.A. have B. take C. use D. send
9.A. receive B. accept C. make D. get
10.A. of B. off C. out D. out of
11.A. school B. class C. office D. home
12.A. ask B. suggest C. show D. answer
13.A. do B. deal C. do with D. deal with
14.A. turn on B. turn down C. turn off D. turn in
15.A. desire B. wish C. hope D. expect
16.A. possible B. important C. necessary D. interesting
17.A. why B. what C. that D. whether
18.A. himself B. herself C. ourselves D. yourself
19.A. lower B. higher C. better D. upper
20.A. forget B. remember C. miss D. leave
