Some spiders hunt on the ground, others build webs to trap their food, but the grass water spider catches its prey by running along the surface of the water.
This special water spider lives on the grassy banks of streams where mosquitoes, damsel flies and other insects come to feed and breed.
Although it is one of the largest spiders in New Zealand, it has an unusual ability. It doesn’t disturb the water as it waits for its meal, and there is barely a ripple(波纹) when it skims(掠过) across the surface at lightning speed to catch its prey.
Grass water spiders deal swiftly with larger insects like damsel flies by pulling their heads under the water and holding them there until they drown.
After a meal, the grass water spider spends up to half an hour grooming(修饰) itself. It wipes its eight eyes, brushes its antennae(触角), and takes special care to clean the hairs on its body.
It is the hairs that trap tiny bubbles(泡沫) of air so that the spider can run down a blade(叶片) of grass and stay underwater for up to an hour when it is frightened. The hairs also keep the spider dry, even underwater.
It is only when the female spider is caring for the young that she does not hunt on the water. After mating, she produces a large egg sac(囊), which she carries around for five weeks. Once the eggs start to hatch, she attaches the sac to some blades of grass or a thistle. She then tears the sac open and releases the tiny spiders into the nursery web. How does the grass water spider kill its prey?
| A．in a web | B．by drowning | C．by poisoning | D．with its antennae |
the writer describes the special spider as “special” because _______.
| A．it walks on water | B．it has eight eyes |
| C．of its hairy appearance | D．of the way it produces its young |
The passage tells us that the spider ______.
| A．feeds grass and thistles to its young. | B．lives on blades of grass under the water |
| C．lives in the grass on the banks of streams | D．eats a meal once every five weeks |
The purpose of the passage is to _______.
| A．convince readers that spiders are dangerous |
| B．indicate that the grass water spider is endangered |
| C．list all of the spiders that can be found in New Zealand |
| D．describe the characteristics of the grass water spider |
The decision to further all or part of your studies outside your country is a serious one, and one which for most students will have a special life-long benefit. If you realize English will help you in your career and enrich your personal life, you will find that coming to England to study English is a very special experience that you will never forget. I am very pleased to have this opportunity to invite you to join our English Language courses.
London is one of the world’s outstanding cultural and trade center. You will live in one of the world’s great cities. It provides the perfect arrangements in which to learn and develop English language skills. The international body of the students attending courses at English language Institutes in London provides an attraction because it is a good chance for you to enjoy other cultures in surroundings to develop personal character. As we prepare for the 21st Century, international communication has never been more important. To master a foreign language is becoming a useful tool for trade, industrial and professional success. Our aim at the English language Institutes is to develop students’ English language skills in friendly and helpful conditions.
Supported by computer, video and audio equipment, and using sound classroom, our team of teachers will guide you through your chosen course of study, you will receive excellent service and advice at every stage. Our out-of-class support staff will help you settle in and make the most of your stay in London. Truly, you will enjoy yourself in London and make friendships that will last a lifetime. I hope we can welcome you to this exciting world of London. Come and see us ! Visit a class in any of the English Language Institutes. See for yourself why we encourage you to study in London. The phrase “life-long benefit” in the first paragraph means ________.
| A．advantages in study | B．good in daily life |
| C．good in all life | D．use in work |
The writer invites you to join their English Language course, because __________.
London is really a good place for learning English
you can enjoy a special foreign culture
London is a great international trade center
Computers can teach you to learn English well the main purpose of the text is ________.
to introduce something about London
to let know the importance of learning English
to tell us the skills of learning English
to tell us that education in London is free This passage is a (n) ________.
| A．story | B．novel | C．letter | D．advertisement |
Twenty-three senior high school graduates of 1999 from Wuhan, Hubei Province, have recently left for Germany on a work-study program according to Xi’an Evening Newspaper.
They will study hotel management in Bavarian Hotel Management School for a year and then take up two-year practice in Germany. Upon graduation, they will also get diplomas (文凭) recognized internationally. During their two-year practice, they earn no less than 1 200 Deutsche Marks (德国马克) a month.
The program, organized by a company in Wuhan, aims at providing the city’s high school graduates with new job chances.
Applicants (申请者) must first pass an exam given by the German side and pay 180 000 yuan covering the three year’s study and living expenses in Germany. In spite of this, the program still attracted a lot of high school graduates and their parents. And applicants came in a continuous stream.
“The change for my child to go to college is small. What’s more, it’s not easy to find a job. We find the work-study program an equally good way out for him,” a parent said, “We don’t worry much about the high costs because the total income from the two-year-long practice will be quite enough to clear them.” This text is mainly about _________.
| A．a hotel management school in Bavarian, Germany |
| B．students from Wuhan studying in Germany |
| C．students going abroad on work-study program |
| D．new job chances offered in Germany |
Which of the following words best describes the parents of these 23 students?
| A．Wasteful. | B．Wise. | C．Sorry. | D．Worried. |
We can infer that these applicants found it hard ___________.
| A．to go to college at home |
| B．to pay for the cost |
| C．to pass the test given by the Germans |
| D．to get a job when they return home |
In early summer, one of the most popular fruit is strawberry(草莓). It is said strawberry is the "Queen of fruit" as it has many nutritious elements. But many people feel that the strawberry in the current market tastes different as many strawberries are artificially(人工地)grown and some even have a scent of pesticides(杀虫剂).So finding naturally-grown strawberries is a hot issue. There are some places where you can not only find tasteful strawberries, but also enjoy picking them.
Tianxing Strawberry- Picking Garden
As one of the biggest strawberry-growing areas, Tianxing is known for its healthy fruits. The strawberries here are pesticide-free with no artificial coloring. And now the farm has a special offer that you can get a kilogram of strawberries for only 12 yuan. Here, visitors can have fun picking strawberries as well as taste their freshness . And if you are a newcomer, you can get a discount card and enjoy an extra 20 percent discount on your next purchase.
Address: Xinzhuang Village, Xingshou Town, Changping District , Beijing.
Tel:13910667270
Taolin Strawberry Garden
This garden is not as famous as the first one, but it is a quiet place and relaxing. The strawberries here are much cheaper than those sold in markets. It only costs 6 yuan per kilogram.You can also buy freshly-picked lettuce and Tonghao, a green vegetable. You can have fun picking strawberries in person, but you can’t taste them for free.
Address: Linzhuang Village, Xingshou Town, Changping District , Beijing.
Tel: 010--88413840
| New Special Limited-Time Offers: Buy 20kg, Get 1kg Free |
Baihe Green Strawberry Garden
Baihe Town is the biggest strawberry-picking area. Known for the freshest and healthiest strawberries, this place is named as the "Hometown of Strawberries". The price for this fruit is about 12 yuan per kilogram. And you can bargain(讲价) with the local sellers for further discounts.
Address: Zhaotun Village ,Baihe Town, QingpuDistrict, Shanghai.
Tel: 13803456780People prefer naturally-grown strawberries mainly because ________
| A．they contain many nutritious elements. |
| B．they have a different scent |
| C．they are pesticide-free and tasteful |
| D．they are cheaper and bigger |
You should pay Tianxing Strawberry- Picking Garden________yuan if you buy 10 kilograms with a discount card.
| A．120 | B．108 | C．96 | D．60 |
Which of the following is WRONG about Taolin Strawberry Garden ?
| A．It is not better known than Tianxing Strawberry- Picking Garden |
| B．Besides strawberries, you can buy green vegetables from it |
| C．You can have fun picking strawberries as well as taste them as you like |
| D．If you buy 20 kilogram strawberries, you should at most pay 114yuan. |
Baihe Town is praised as the "Hometown of Strawberries" chiefly because _______.
| A．it is the biggest strawberry-picking area in the world |
| B．the place produces strawberries of high quality |
| C．the place is the home to strawberries |
| D．you will enjoy special prices because people there are friendly. |
What is the purpose of writing the passage?
| A．To adevertise Strawberry Gardens |
| B．To show the magic of strawberries |
| C．To tell the difference between artificially-grown strawberries and naturally-grown strawberries |
| D．to tell us the joys of picking and buying strawberries |
Children who drink alcohol with their parents are less likely to binge drink (狂饮)in later life, a recent report claimed yesterday.
The survey of 10,000 teens aged 15 and 16 found 75 per cent have drunk alcohol - but those who do it in moderation(适度地)at home are less likely to go on binges.
On the other hand, the findings contradict a recent call from charity Alcohol Concern for parents. Prof Mark Bellis, of Liverpool John Moores University, told Radio 4's Today programme that this would only make matters worse.
He said: "The key points are around people understanding alcohol, learning about alcohol, being set a good example by parents. Something that criminalises(宣布有罪) the parent is likely to stop these things happening."
Teenagers who bought their own alcohol outside the home were also more likely to develop problems such as drinking in public places, the report found. It advised parents to keep pocket money below £10 a week.
Prof Bellis, whose team carried out the survey in schools in the North West, added: "By the age of 14 the majority are drinking.
"The question is, are they learning in a proper environment or learning behind the bushes in a park or in a bar?
"The chances are if they are in the latter position, they are learning to binge drink easily."The author writes the passage mainly to tell us that________.
| A．Home Drink Kids don’t Binge |
| B．A Recent Report on problem boozers is announced |
| C．Parents are a good example for children |
| D．The prevention of binging drink is possible |
Which of the followings is WRONG according to the passage?
| A．The report says children who drink alcohol with their parents have little chance to become boozers in later life easily. |
| B．Prof Mark Bellis thinks the findings doesn’t help prevent binge drink |
| C．Children learn to binge drink in an advantageous environment as well as in a bad situation. |
| D．Prof Mark Bellis thinks that parents should be a good model for children |
Which of the following is the closest to the underlined word “contradict” in meaning ？
| A．are the same as | B．are similar to |
| C．think well of | D．disagree with |
Prof Bellis thinks the key to dealing with the problem is________.
| A．examples and understanding |
| B．education and punishment |
| C．lowering pocket money |
| D．law and advice centres |
We can infer from the passage that________.
| A．Parents should answer for those who binge drink |
| B．Drinking is a common and acceptable thing in Brtain |
| C．Well-behaved parents usaully don’t have children who binge drink |
| D．Teenagers who drink outside the home were more likely to develop drinking problems . |
Three weeks before the May Day holiday, Tong Zhuo, a 24-year-old computer engineer in Nanjing, started getting busy. He was trying to get in touch with friends on MSN to arrange a trip to the annual Midi Music Festival in Beijing during the holiday.
Although Tong failed in his job-hunt, he felt less frustrated after visiting the festival at the invitation of a friend. "It was the first time that I saw so many crazy people gathered together. When the music reached a climax, people kept yelling, jumping and bumping each other. You felt excited even if you weren't as high as they were," recalled Tong.
Midi, which is held May 1-4, started in 1999 and has grown into China's largest outdoor music festival. The festival is named after Beijing's Midi Music School, which started the event. This year's festival will have 84 bands, 22 of them foreign. It will be held in Haidian Park, northwest Beijing.
Outdoor music festivals have been around for decades in the West. They often stand for a kind of different belief. The Woodstock Festival in the US in 1969 is an example. It took place while the US was involved in the Vietnam war and was used to express young people’s love of peace.
China's Midi has become a good place for young people as well. "The biggest attraction of Midi is that it is an event for all young people, whether they know rock or not. They can come and have fun together," says Li Wei, a general manager of Beijing Midi Performance Company, the festival organizer.“ Besides，the open environment of an outdoor festival attracts young people. Without the restrictions of seats and walls, people are more likely to relax themselves. There's often more interaction between the audience and performers.”What would be the best title for the passage?
| A．Midi Music Festival in Beijing |
| B．Tong Zhuo— a music lover |
| C．The joy of Midi Music Festival |
| D．The history of Mini Music Festival |
Before May Day, Tong Zhuo started getting busy because_______.
| A．he was very busy with his computer work |
| B．he was preparing for the Midi Music Festival |
| C．he wanted to attend Beijing's Midi Music School |
| D．he was busy hunting for jobs |
Which of the following statements is WRONG about Midi Music Festivals?
| A．Midi Music Festival is held every year in Beijing. |
| B．You can relax yourself as you like in the festival. |
| C．The festival is named after a school |
| D．Only those who know music can take part in the festival |
Which of the following is not the reason why Midi Music is popular with Chinese young people?
| A．full of energy and life |
| B．the open environment |
| C．freedom and interaction |
| D．its popularity in the West |
The Woodstock Festival is mentioned mainly to show that ______.
| A．westerners also like the outdoor music festivals |
| B．the festival has a long history and good tradition |
| C．young people can express their feelings through music festivals |
| D．people love peace and hate wars |