What do people usually put in their living rooms? Perhaps you will think of something such as a TV, a coffee table or a sofa. But French designers Mathieu Lehanneur and Anthony van den Bossche didn’t think that was enough. They wanted to add something new in people’s living rooms. So they created a do-it-yourself ecosystem(生态系统) named “Local River”. The system lets its owner grow fish and plants inside tanks (缸) in their living rooms.
In the DIY fish and gardening ecosystem, the plants on top of the tank feed on the waste of the fish below. It makes the water clean so the fish can go on living. In this way, the fish and plants in the“Local River”can keep the balanced environment, and only need a little help from the owner. The system is also called “fridge-aquarium(冰箱水族馆) ”by some people because owners can use the fish and plants as food. That is to say, owners are able to grow fish and plants within the "Local River" before eating them. Almost any plant can grow on top of the tanks and most freshwater fish are able to live in the tanks below.
The“Local River”ecosystem from Paris comes in small and large models. It is a relaxing thing to have in your home.
From the passage we know the system lets its owner grow_______.
A.fish and plants | B.fish and crops |
C.plants and tortoises | D.flowers and grass |
The plants of the system feed on_______.
A.the fish | B.the water |
C.the fish waste | D.the fish food |
Why is the system called “fridge-aquarium” by some people?
A.Because the tank can be put in the fridge. |
B.Because owners can grow fish and plants in it. |
C.Because owners can eat the fish and plants in it. |
D.Because owners can grow and eat the fish and plants in it. |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. All fish are able to live in the tanks below.
B. The designer Mathieu Lehanneur comes from France.
C: The "Local River" can keep the balanced environment by itself.
D. In the DIY fish and gardening ecosystem, the plants grow under the tank.
What is the best title of the passage?
A.Fish and Plants |
B.Fridge-aquarium |
C.Balanced Environment |
D.“Local River”Ecosystem |
In eastern Canada, the time is _____ that in western Canada
A.four and a half hours behind |
B.four hours ahead of |
C.three hours ahead of |
D.the same as |
While Canadian children in Halifax are having breakfast, Argentinean children are ______.
A.sleeping |
B.going home |
C.at school |
D.having supper |
It’s midday in the capital of _____ when it's 9:00 a.m. in the capital of Argentina
A.Japan |
B.Canada |
C.New Zealand |
D.Scotland |
Two p.m. in Egypt is not a good time to telephone people in New Zealand, because in New Zealand ______.
A.it’s midnight and most people are asleep |
B.it’s noon and many people are having lunch |
C.it’s the morning and many people are working |
D.it’s the afternoon and most people are playing computer games |
What time is it in New Zealand if it's 11:15 p.m. in Japan?
A.1:15 p.m |
B.2:15 p.m |
C.1:15 a.m |
D.2:15 a.m |
Betty is not traditional American beauty. She is unfashionable, has thick red glasses, untidy hair and large metal braces (牙套) on her teeth. But this hasn’t stopped her from becoming one of American’s favorite TV characters. So how did she manage to do it?
The answer is that charm can be more attractive than beauty. Betty is the main character in a TV show Ugly Betty. The show is about her life as an office worker at a fashion magazine in New York.
The TV show has just started. Betty has many exciting experiences and romantic stories. Betty is often looked down on and laughed at by the people around. But she manages to do better than others with her hard work, charm and wisdom. The show tells us about how a girl goes from an ugly young duck into a beautiful swan.
Though you may know the ending of the show from the beginning and the story is familiar to many of us, it has still been a big success in the USA. It has attracted a large number of viewers and won two Golden Globes awards, one of the highest honors for a television program in the USA.“ I think you can see a bit of Betty in all of us, and I mean men as well, because it’s about the underdog (弱者)”,says Ashley Jensen, who plays one of the characters on the show.
The program is so popular because of the performance of the 23-year-old actress America Ferrera who plays the role of Betty. She brings the character alive on the screen. Which is the reason for the success of the show?
A.A large number of viewers. |
B.Her life as an office worker. |
C.The wonderful performance. |
D.Two Golden Globes awards. |
Which of the following is NOT true according to the show?
A.Betty is a girl of wisdom. |
B.Betty acts as a beautiful swan on the show. |
C.Betty is an American favorite TV character. |
D.Betty is often looked down on. |
What can be the best title for the passage?
A.Beauty from within. | B.A romantic story. |
C.An ugly girl. | D.An exciting experience. |
Do you know why different animals or pests(害虫)have their special colours? Colours in them seem to be used mainly to protect themselves.
Some birds like eating locusts(蝗虫),but birds cannot easily catch them. Why? It is because locusts change their colours together with the change of the colours of crops. When crops are green, locusts look green. But as the harvest time comes, locusts change to the same brown colour as crops have. Some other pests with different colours from 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 animal life, you’ll find the main use of colouring is protecting themselves. Bears, lions and other animals move quietly through forests. They cannot be seen by hunters. This is because they have the colours much like the tree.
Have you ever noticed an even more strange act? A kind of fish in the sea can send out a kind of very black liquid(液体)when it faces danger. While the liquid spread over, the enemies(敌人)cannot find it. And it immediately(立即)swims away. So it has lived up to now though it isn’t strong at all. How can pests with different colours from plants keep out of danger?
A.They run away quickly. |
B.Their colours are much like their enemies. |
C.They hide themselves in the day and appear at night. |
D.They have to move quietly. |
The kind of fish can live up to now because .
A.it is very big and strong |
B.the liquid it sends out can help it escape from its enemies |
C.the liquid it sends out can kill its enemies |
D.it swims faster than any other fish |
Which is the best title for this passage?
A.The Change of Colours for Animals and Pests |
B.Colours of Different Animals and Pests |
C.The Main Use of Colours for Animals and Pests |
D.Some Animals and Pests |
News 1 |
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A big surprise! Mo Yan has become the first Chinese national to win the Nobel Prize in Literature(文学). When he heard the news, he said he was overjoyed and scared. But do you know Mo Yan is a pen name that means “Don’t Speak”? His real name is Guan Moye. |
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There is a new “star” in the sky! On October 25th, 2012, China successfully sent another satellite(卫星) into space in southwest China’s Sichuan Province. It was the 16th satellite of the Beidou system. It will start providing navigation(导航) services for China by the end of this year. In all, the system will have 35 satellites. |
News 3 |
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Have you heard that crazy new song “Gangnam Style”? It’s blowing up right now! Now it is the No. 1 song on iTunes in more than 30 countries. That song is everywhere. It’s online! It’s on TV! It’s on the radio! You can’t escape Gangnam Style! |
News 4 |
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Hurricane(飓风) Sandy, one of the biggest storms hit the USA on October 29th, 2012. The strong wind and heavy rain killed at least 113 people. The storm caused long hours power outages(停电). |
Mo Yan is the _______ Chinese national to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.
A.first | B.second |
C.third | D.fourth |
Which of the following about the new “star” is TRUE?
A.It was sent up at the beginning of 2012. |
B.It was the 17th satellite of the Beidou system. |
C.It was sent up in southeast China’s Sichuan Province. |
D.It will start providing navigation services. |
The underlined phrase ‘blow up’ means ___________ in Chinese.
A.爆炸 | B.发怒 | C.流行 | D.打气 |
At least 113 people died because of ___________.
A.the snowstorm |
B.the hurricane on October 29th |
C.the earthquake in the USA |
D.the thunder and lightning |
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A. on Saturday
B. on Wednesday
C. on MondayOne can get free health checks in Health Center if he is _______.
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