Do you know why different animals or insects have their special colors? Colors are used mainly to protect themselves.
Why can’t some birds easily catch locusts（蝗虫）? It is because locusts change their colors together with the change of the colors of crops. When crops are green, locusts look green. But as autumn comes, locusts change to the same brown color as crops have. Some other insects with different colors from plants are easily found and eaten by others. So they have to hide themselves for lives in the day and appear only at night.
If you study the animal life, you’ll find the main use of coloring is to protect themselves. Bears, lions and other animals can’t be easily seen by hunters. This is because they have the colors much like the trees.
Have you ever noticed an even more strange thing? A kind of fish in the sea can send out black liquid when it faces danger. While the liquid spreads over, its enemies can’t find it. And it quickly swims away. So it has lived up to now though it is not strong at all. From the article we learn that locusts .
| A．are dangerous to their enemies | B．are easily found by birds |
| C．change their colors to protect themselves | D．are small animals |
How can insects with different colors from plants keep out of danger?
| A．They have to move quietly. |
| B．They hide themselves in the day and appear at night. |
| C．They have the colors much like their enemies. |
| D．They run away quickly. |
Bears and lions can keep safe because .
| A．they live in forests | B．they like brown and grey colors |
| C．they move quietly | D．they have the colors similar to the trees |
What does the word “liquid” mean in the last paragraph?
| A．气体 | B．固体 | C．液体 | D．水蒸气 |
Which is the best title for this passage?
| A．The Main Use of Colors for Animals and Insects |
| B．Colors of Different Animals and Insects |
| C．The Change of Colors for Animals and Insects |
| D．The Change of Different Animals and Plants |
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First, open the lid (-盖子) and put water, salt, and rice in the pot. Then put the cover on the pot and close the lid. Next, press (按) the button (钮) for "white" or "brown", and then press the "start" button. Let the rice cook for about 30 minutes. You’ll hear a beeping sound when it’s finished, but you should wait about five minutes before eating. Finally, take out the pot. Bring it to the table and enjoy your meal. What are these instructions for?
| A．A coffee maker. |
| B．A cassette player. |
| C．A fax machine. |
| D．A rice cooker. |
How many buttons do you need to press?
| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three | D．Four. |
How long should you let the rice cook for about?
| A．Five minutes. |
| B．Ten minutes. |
| C．thirty minutes. |
| D．Thirty-five minutes;, |
What will happen when it’s finished? "
| A．You will hear a sound. |
| B．You will still have to wait for ten minutes |
| C．The lid open. |
| D．The water will come out. |
How long should you wait before eating the rice in total?
| A．Five minutes. |
| B．Ten minutes. |
| C．Thirty minutes. |
| D．Thirty-five minutes. |
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Every country has its own way of cooking. American people have their way of cooking, don’t they?
Most people in the United States like fast food, but if you think that American people don’t like cooking, you are wrong. It’s true that most Americans eat fast food for their breakfast and lunch, but they also think cooking is interesting. Parents see the importance of teaching their children how to cook, and most Americans say that home cooked meals are the best.
Americans have their own way of cooking. For example, baking (烘烤) is the most popular way of cooking in America. Most American families have ovens. American cooks pay attention to (注意) the balance of food. In planning a big meal, they try to cook meat, a few vegetables, some bread and often some sweet food. They also like to make the meal look beautiful. There are many kinds of food of different colors, so the meal is healthy and looks beautiful, too.Most Americans
| A．don’t like cooking |
| B．cook food in the morning |
| C．eat fast food |
| D．like having a picnic |
Most Americans
| A．don’t eat fast food for their breakfast or lunch |
| B．have fast food for their breakfast or lunch |
| C．like to eat fast food for supper |
| D．don’t have breakfast or lunch |
is the most popular way of cooking in the USA.
A. Baking B. Cutting C. Frying D. BoilingHow does an American cook balance different kinds of food?
| A．He cooks a lot of meat. |
| B．He cooks meat, vegetables, bread and sweet food for a big meal. |
| C．He makes the food delicious. |
| D．He cooks a lot of vegetable. |
Which is right according to the passage?
| A．The meal looks beautiful because the food is in different colors. |
| B．American people do not like to cook food at home. |
| C．American parents do not like to teach their children to cook. |
| D．Most people in the United States don’t like fast food at all. |
George，Frank，Peter，Betty和Susan正在各自打算去参观一座名塔。请仔细阅读题中的个人情况说明和A到E五座名塔的介绍，选出符合各人要求的最佳选项。Susan is a college student. She is on holiday 'in July and would like to visit the tallest tower of the five below.
George, a student of history, is ready to write a paper on old towers. He is going to visit one in Europe.
Betty, a teacher from Australia, likes shopping very much. She is thinking of buying different things for her students.
Frank, from America, is traveling around the world. His last stop is to visit a tower where he can spend the night.
Peter is interested in plants and animals. He is now looking for a tower where he can see fish and other water animals.
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Jane,
After I left Paris I spent two days in New York City and one day in Washington DC. I got to Miami, Florida on Nov. 13. The weather is wonderful here. This morning I went swimming and then slept on the beach. When I woke up, I found Jennifer Lopez—my favorite movie star! She was just on my right! I asked her to take a picture with me. You know, that was my dream. She agreed! I’m going to show you the picture.
Yours,
John
Dear Dad,
I got here after 18 hours on a train at last! It’s very cold here in Moscow. It’s white everywhere. This afternoon I went to have a look at the city. I got lost. I was glad I took Russian lessons in my university. They helped me a lot. A young girl showed me the way back to my hotel. I think I can finish my work here and go back home soon. I’m longing for the warm sunshine at home. See you soon.
Max
Dear Amy,
I arrived in Guilin yesterday. What a beautiful place! The people are kind here and I have some new friends. Guess who I met here! Tom, my high school classmate. How small the world is! He is working here as an English teacher at a middle school. He showed me around the city. I also went to his school. I bought a special bag made in Guilin for you and a silk tablecloth for Mom. Tomorrow evening I’m going to fly to Beijing.
Love,
MafiaEach of the three had a good time.
Maria went to see her classmate in Guilin.
It was warmer in Max’s hometown than in Moscow.
Max came from Russia.
John was very glad that his dream of going to the beach came true.
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Dear Donald,
Last summer I had a chance to visit the other side of the world. | went to Beijing with my friends. I visited the Great Wall and was deeply impressed by its length. I had never seen such a great wall before! Walking less than a mile on the wall made me very tired, but I was very excited. I used up three camera films in four hours.
Shopping was another interesting part of the trip. In the Silk Market, I bought a silk shirt for just a quarter of the price the trader asked for.
I have many memories and experiences to share. I am so lucky to have seen such a culture so different from my own. I will remember my trip to china forever!
Yours,
JaneWho visited Beijing last summer?
How many camera films did Jane use up in four hours on the Great Wall?
Which was another interesting part of the trip?
Did Jane buy a silk shirt?
Why is Jane so lucky?