任务型阅读,根据短文内容回答问题。(每题2分,共6分)
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Have you heard about “Survival (生存) Holidays”? “Survival Holidays” is for children to go into the lonely place for exciting activities. Now about 1,100 companies are allowed to take children into the great outdoors without their parents.
The reason why people like “Survival Holidays” is that they think being close to nature is good for children. Many children in big cities spend all time watching TV and playing computer games. “Survival Holidays” gives them an important change.
Is “Survival Holidays” a wonderful idea? Maybe it is. Children need more free time to play. They need to be left on their own, without adults disturbing (打扰) them. Parents care too much about their children. They like to see the children being busy with activities that are controlled by adults, but something like crossing a small river seems to be a hard challenge for the children. Children feel uncomfortable when in danger. Even small danger like getting their feet wet or falling down seems very terrible to them.
Many people think the survival activities are good for children. Even years later, they will still remember what they have learned. Some have learned to stay calm in different times. Some have learned how to keep safe. Others have learned how to work in a team. All these skills will help them a lot in their lives.Is “Survival Holidays” for children?
_______________________________________________Why do people like “Survival Holidays”?
_______________________________________________How do children feel when they are in danger?
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阅读下面短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
Bicycles are very popular in China. In our country you can see bicycles almost everywhere.When you walk on the road, you will find a lot of people riding bicycles to school, shops and anywhere else.Therefore(因此), China is known as “the kingdom of bicycles”.In China, many families have one or two bicycles.
Compared(与……比) with cars, bicycles have many advantages.First, they are much cheaper than cars.Most Chinese can’t afford cars, but they can afford bicycles.Second, bicycles are small enough to park anywhere, while cars need a larger piece of land to park.What’s more, with lower speed(速度), bicycles are safer than cars.
However, bicycles also bring some problems.Some riders don’t obey the traffic rules and some riders don’t think about others’ safety.So they ride too fast.During rush hours, too many bicycles may cause traffic jams.We still have a long way to go to solve the problem.Where can you see bicycles in China?
A.In the big city. |
B.In the town. |
C.In the country. |
D.Almost everywhere. |
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of bicycles?
A.Bicycles are much cheaper than cars. |
B.Bicycles are easy to park. |
C.Bicycles are more beautiful than cars. |
D.Bicycles are safer than cars. |
What problems can bicycles bring?
A.Bicycles are more and more expensive. |
B.Riding bicycles is more dangerous than driving cars |
C.There are no places for so many bicycles. |
D.Too many bicycles may cause traffic jams. |
What does the last sentence mean?
A.We should drive cars instead of riding bicycles. |
B.It’s too far to ride bicycles. |
C.Bicycles are safe enough. |
D.We still need to do much to solve the problem. |
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
One bright and sunny day, I felt like fishing.So I packed what I needed…fishing stick, hooks (鱼钩), and worms for bait (鱼饵).When I reached the lake, I put a worm on the hook and threw the line in and waited for the fish to bite.I was disappointed when I did not catch anything after waiting for three hours.I pulled in the line.To my surprise, there was a small fish at the end of the line.The fish was so small that I did not feel any pulling on the line.I was even more surprised when the fish started to talk, “Let me go or I will turn you into a frog!” I was so worried that I just looked at it.The next moment, I was already a frog… “Help! Help!” I shouted loudly.When I woke up, I found I fell down the ground.When I went to fish, the weather is __________.
A.rainy |
B.cloudy |
C.nice |
D.windy |
The word “disappointed” in the passage means __________.
A.担心的 |
B.失望的 |
C.高兴的 |
D.吃惊的 |
From this passage, you can understand I was having a __________.
A.joke |
B.holiday |
C.journey |
D.Dream |
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
Lake Victoria is the largest lake in AfricA. It is also the second largest lake in the world. It is an important lake because it is one of the sources(源头) for the longest river in the world, the Nile River.Lake Victoria provides a source of water, food, and power for several African countries.Lake Victoria is a big part of African life.
Unfortunately, Lake Victoria has a problem.It is shrinking.There are several power stations at Lake Victoria in Uganda. These are on the Nile River, and besides producing power, they keep the water of the lake at a certain level.For the past forty years, that level has been 11.9 meters.Over the last several years, the water level has dropped by about 2.5 meters.There seem to be several reasons for this drop.
One possible reason is drought(干旱).Drought has been very bad in the area since 2000.Lake Victoria gets all of its water from rain, so the drought means less water in the lake.
However, some environmentalists believe that the real problem is the power plants(factories) on Lake Victoria. Uganda depends on those power plants for most of its power, and they made the power plants larger in 2000.Many people believe the power plants have been taking too much water off Lake Victoria. As a result, they have been asked to use less water until Lake Victoria goes back to its old level.
Whether the low water level is caused by drought or power plants, the result is the same.This is already a poor area of Africa, where many people live a really hard life.People, animals and plants around Lake Victoria will suffer even more from low water levels on the lake.Many people need Lake Victoria for fishing or growing food. Fish need the water to live, and animals need it for water.Plants around the lake will die without the water, and then more animals and people will suffer.Unless the lake fills soon, many people will suffer and die.Lake Victoria is __________.
A.an important lake in Africa. |
B.the largest lake in the world. |
C.the source of water, food and power for America. |
D.the only source for the Nile River. |
What does the underlined sentence “It is shrinking” most probably mean?
A.It is becoming larger. |
B.It is becoming more beautiful. |
C.It is becoming smaller. |
D.It is becoming more useful. |
The water level of Lake Victoria is now __________.
A.2.5 meters |
B.11.9 meters |
C.14.4 meters |
D.9.4 meters |
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Rain water is the only source for the lake.
B. There has been little rain in the lake area since 2000.
C. The power plants in Uganda provide water for the lake.
D The power plants in Uganda were made larger in 2000.According to the passage, how can we solve the problems around Lake Victoria?
A.People must build more power plants. |
B.More sources of water must be found. |
C.Every country should offer some money to Africa. |
D.All the people living in the area should move to another place. |
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
There are many kinds of heroes.Even animals can be heroes.This passage tells about three amazing animals.Each one is a hero!
Thumper, the Dog
Thumper was a dog that lived with a family which had a three-year-old son named Benjamin.One day Benjamin wandered(闲逛) into a large field. The grass in the field was taller than he was, so he could not find his way out.Hundreds of people began to search for Benjamin.When they found him, they saw Thumper stayed with Benjamin and kept him warm.So Benjamin had stayed safe.
Lulu, the Pig
The Altsmans had a pet pig named Lulu.One summer the couple went camping and took Lulu with them.The husband went fishing one morning.The wife didn’t feel well, so she and Lulu stayed in the camper.Suddenly Mrs.Altsman fell to the floor.Lulu pushed the camper door open and climbed out for help.When a car came by, she lay down in front of it.When the driver got out, Lulu led him back to the camper.The man called for help and Mrs.Altsman was taken to hospital.
Sugar, the Cat
Sugar was a beautiful cat.Three years ago she wandered onto the Woods’ farm in California and Mrs.Woods began feeding her.Mrs.Woods noticed something wrong with the cat’s left leg, but this didn’t make Sugar any less special.Mrs.Woods loved Sugar.Later the couple moved to a new farm in Oklahoma. They gave Sugar to a neighbor who would take good care of her, because they knew she wouldn’t like riding in cars for days.However, Sugar walked across deserts and mountains and traveled more than 1,500 miles to the Woods’ new farm! Mr.and Mrs.Woods could hardly believe their eyes.No one knows how Sugar found her way to Oklahoma.How did Thumper help Benjamin?
A.By searching for him in the field. |
B.By finding the way out for him. |
C.By staying with him all the time. |
D.By cutting the grass around him. |
Why did Lulu lie down on the road?
A.To get help. |
B.To watch the cars. |
C.To have a sleep. |
D.To ask for a lift. |
What’s the right order of the following things according to the story?
A. Mrs.Altsman was helped by the driver
B. The Altsmans went camping with Lulu.
C. Lulu pushed the door open and climbed out.
D. Mrs.Altsman and Lulu stayed in the camper.
A. a—b—c—d
B. a—d—c—b
C. b—d—c—a
D. b—d—a—cWhat did Sugar do in the story?
A.She tried to find help. |
B.She protected her owners. |
C.She went camping with her owners. |
D.She went a long way to find her owners |
Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A.Sugar was left to a neighbor because the Woods knew she didn't like riding in cars for days. |
B.Benjamin couldn’t find his way out because the field was too large. |
C.Thanks to Benjamin, Thumper could stay safe in the field. |
D.Sugar travelled more than 1,500 kilometers to the Wood’s new farm. |
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。What number can you call if you want to enjoy the sunshine at the seaside?
A.83549679 |
B.83875629 |
C.84639818 |
D.83986432 |
Sam stayed in Hunter Valley with his wife, his five-year-old daughter.How much did it cost?
A.$25 |
B.$50 |
C.$100 |
D.$125 |
David loves sports.He will take his holiday from July 7 to July 15.What activity will he probably take part in?
A.Hiking in the mountains. |
B.Watching plants at night. |
C.Fishing in the country. |
D.Swimming in the sea. |
Lucy wants to know something about the life of plants at night.Which trip will she choose?
A.Trip 1 |
B.Trip 2 |
C.Trip 3 |
D.Trip 4 |
Which of the following is NOT mentioned according to the four advertisement?