When shopping in a store, I met a boy. When I saw him waving his hands excitedly in the air and shouting in a loud voice, “ Mommy, I’m here,” I knew he was mentally challenged.
I asked his name and he said proudly, “ My name is Denny and I’m shopping with my mother.” “Wow,” I said, “ That’s a cool name. How old are you, Denny?”
“ How old am I now, Mommy?” he asked his mother. “ You’re fifteen years old, Denny; now be a good boy and let the man pass by.” I continued to talk to Denny for several more minutes about summer, bicycles and school. I watched his brown eyes dance with excitement because he was the center of someone’s attention.
Denny’s mom thanked me for talking with her son. She told me that most people wouldn’t even look at him, let alone talk to him. I told her that it was my pleasure and then I said, “ There are plenty of red, yellow, and pink roses in the garden, however, ‘Blue roses’are very rare and should be appreciated for their beauty and distinctiveness（独特性）. Denny is a ‘Blue ses’and if someone doesn’t stop and smell that rose with their heart and kindness, then they’ve missed a chance to appreciate the beauty.”
She was silent for a second, and then went away with tears in her eyes.
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Where did the writer meet the boy?
| A．In the street |
B．In a store |
| C．In a garden |
D．In a school |
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What’s wrong with the boy?
| A．He didn’t know his name and age |
| B．There was something wrong with his mind |
| C．He lost his way |
| D．He couldn’t find his mother. |
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What do you think of the writer?
| A．Kind |
B．Brave |
C．Clever |
D．Honest |
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What does the underlined word “ rare” mean?
| A．Beautiful |
B．Not seen very often |
| C．Not done very often |
D．Not waited very long |
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What can we learn from the underlined sentence?
| A．He was so excited that his eyes could dance |
| B．He was excited because his eyes caught someone’s attention. |
| C．He was excited because someone was talking with him |
| D．He was excited because someone paid attention to his eyes. |
Jeff Corwin is a scientist and author. He does these jobs with one life goal: to help save animals and their habitats. His latest book,100 Heartbeats: The Race to Save Earth’s Most Endangered Species, is a collection of stories about animals on the edge(边缘) of extinction. Corwin recently talked to TFK kid reporter Sarah Horbacewicz.
Reporter: How would you describe your job?
Corwin: My job is to travel around, look at animals and tell their stories.
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Reporter: When did you know this is what you wanted to do?
Corwin: I knew that when I was 6 years old. My dad was a police officer, and we lived in the city. I really enjoyed the time when I could go to the quiet countryside. The day that I saw my very first wild snake, I knew that’s what I would do for the rest of my life. I didn’t know if I would be a teacher or a zookeeper, but I know I would have a life connected with (与……有关) nature.
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Reporter: Why did you write the book?
Corwin: We’re losing species (物种) very fast. I wanted to show people that while we are in a very serious situation, we are not at the point of no return. If we make big changes, we may have the chance to save what remains.
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Reporter: Is it true that humans are the reason that many of these animals are in danger?
Corwin: Human beings have a powerful effect on every other living thing. The challenge is to make that effect a positive one.
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Jeff Corwin is a(n) __________.
| A．teacher |
B．author |
C．police officer |
D．zookeeper |
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Jeff Corwin’s life goal is to __________.
| A．protect the environment |
| B．do some scientific researchers |
| C．save animals and their habitats |
| D．let more people know about nature |
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The underlined word “extinction” means “________” in Chinese.
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What does the underlined sentence mean?
| A．Human beings are now in danger. |
| B．We can’t save the endangered species. |
| C．Humans can’t deal with serious situations. |
| D．We can make some changes to save the endangered animals. |
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Which of the following is NOT true according to the reading?
| A．Corwin lived in the city when he was young. |
| B．Corwin has been trying his best to help save animals and their habitats. |
| C．It isn’t true that humans can have a positive effect on other living things. |
| D．The first time Corwin saw the wild snake, he knew what to do for the rest of his life. |
Do you know why different animals or pests have their special colors? Colors in them seem to be mainly used to protect themselves.
Some birds like eating locusts (蝗虫), but birds cannot easily catch them. Why? It is because locusts change their colors with the change of the colors of crops. When crops are green, locusts look green. But as the harvest time comes, locusts change into the same brown color as crops have. Some other pests whose colors are different form plants are easily found and eaten by others. So they have to hide themselves for lives and appear only at night.
If you study the animals’ life, you’ll find the main use of colors is to protect themselves. Bears, lions and other animals move quietly through forests. They cannot be easily seen by hunters because their colors are much like the trees.
Colors are useful not only on the land, but also in the sea. A kind of fish in the sea can give out a kind of black liquid (液体) when the fish face danger. The liquid spreads over quickly, so they cannot be found by their enemies and can quickly swim away. That is why they live safely though they are not strong at all.
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From the passage, we can know that ________.
| A．locusts are big animals |
| B．Locusts are easily found by birds |
| C．Locusts are dangerous to their enemies |
| D．Locusts can change their colors to protect themselves |
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Those pests with different colors from plants have to ________ to keep out of danger.
| A．change their colors |
| B．hide in the day time and appear at night |
| C．move quietly |
| D．hide at night and appear in the day time |
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Bears and lions can keep safe because _______.
| A．their colors are much like the trees |
| B．they move quickly |
| C．they are very strong |
| D．they live in forests |
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According to the passage, the fish can keep safe because ________.
| A．they can change their colors |
| B．they can give out a kind of liquid |
| C．they are strong enough |
| D．they swim faster than any other fish |
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Which is the best title for this passage?
| A．The colors of the seasons |
| B．Animals on the land and in the sea |
| C．The main use of colors for animals and pests |
| D．How to keep safe in the sea |
（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）
请仔细阅读1—5小题，从所给的六个选项(A、B、C、D、E、F)中，选出符合各小题要求的最佳选项。选项中有一项是多余选项。首先，请阅读以下某时尚杂志提供的几条护发建议：阅读下面几种的情况介绍，并为他们匹配合适的建议。
It`s very important to keep your hair healthy. Here are five ways for you.
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Good fats are also called necessary fatty acids which the body can’t produce naturally. Eating these types of fats will help improve healthy skins, nails, teeth, and hair. They can be found in the form of oil, or in food such as seeds, nuts.
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Hair is nothing more than dead protein(蛋白质).But that doesn’t mean that it is not important. A lack of it can cause slow growth and thinning, where on the contrary, getting enough amounts can help growth. Good choices to include in the diet would be eggs, meats, tofu, fish and beans.
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There are a handful of vitamins that have been known to be effective for healthy hair. Some of them include vitamins A, B, C and E, and iron. Other than in extra form, these nutrients can also be found naturally in fruits, peppers, low-fat dairy products, green vegetables and whole grains. A large salad can be made with the inclusion of a lot of these foods.
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Getting enough exercises can help improve hair growth. Aim to get at least 20-30 minutes of exercise ever day. It can be walking, jogging, weight training, and biking.
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Right after you brush your teeth, brush your hair as well. Brushing hair fifty hundred strokes before bed can help remove pollutants and dirt while also stimulating circulation. Also, natural oils are released which will add more sheen(光泽) and oxygen to your hair．
A. Take your vitamins.
B. Remember to brush before bed
C. Wash your hair now and then.
D. Get your protein.
E. Exercises are very important.
F. Eat good fats.
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书面表达（共1小题，满分15分）
Lucy和Lily是寄宿在中国家庭来自美国的留学生，她们是孪生姐妹，请你代表交流学校介绍她们。请根据下表写一篇介绍她们的短文，内容可适当发挥，80词左右。
The same
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America
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Tall, long curly hair
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Speak Chinese
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Help Chinese mum do housework
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different
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Lucy
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Lily
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Sing and dance
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Do sports
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Outgoing
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Like going hiking with friends
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Like staying at home
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Lucy and Lily are twins.
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