In nature, you may see many insects (昆虫)and animals of different colors. Have you ever wondered why?
Locusts are super delicious food for birds, but it is not always an easy job for birds to catch them. It is neither because locusts are good jumpers or runners nor because they are smarter than their enemies. The reason is that the colors of locusts change with the colors of crops(庄稼). When crops are young, locusts look green. But when autumn comes, locusts change to the yellow and brown color as crops do.
Brown bears, tigers and other animals move quietly through forests. They can’t be seen easily by their enemies. This is because they have colors similar to the trees. For the same reason, polar bears that live on a land of snow and ice are white. Butterflies and bees living among the flowers are colorful like flowers. Soil insects are mostly dark-colored and they live under the soil(土壤)in a dark and wet environment. However, insects with colors different from plants can easily be found and eaten by others. So in order to survive, they have to hide themselves in the daytime and appear only at night.
Have you ever noticed some even stranger acts? The ink fish in the sea can send out some very black ink when it faces danger. As the ink spreads over, its enemies will find themselves suddenly in a dark world. At the same time the ink fish immediately swims away. That is how it keeps itself safe though it is not strong at all.It is not easy for birds to catch locusts because____________. .
A.locusts are good runners |
B.locusts can jump very high |
C.locusts are smarter than birds |
D.locusts can change their color |
According to the passage, most soil insects_________
A.do not have bright colors |
B.change their colors with the soil |
C.do not live in a dark and wet environment |
D.Eat colorful insects like butterflies and bees |
What’s the meaning of the underlined word “survive” in the passage?
A.繁殖 | B.产卵 | C.觅食 | D.生存 |
The ink fish _______ so that its enemies will not see it?
A.changes its color |
B.makes the water around it black |
C.appears only at night |
D.hides itself in the sea rocks |
What is the main ides of this passage?
A.Some insects and animals have different skills. |
B.Some insects and animals are clever than we think. |
C.Some insects and animals use colors to protect themselves. |
D.Some insects and animals can get used to the environment easily. |
Nowadays, many children spend hours a day looking at computer screens or other digital (数码的) products. Some eye care doctors say all the screen time has caused more children to have what they call computer vision syndrome (视力综合症).
Nathan Warford is an optometrist in the US. He says he has seen more children having eye problems. “More children come into my office because their parents have noticed that they have headaches (头疼)or red eyes, or because their degree of short-sightedness appears to be increasing (增加)very fast and they’re worried,” he said.
Dr. Warford says part of the problem is that even if their eyes start to feel uncomfortable or they start to get a headache, some children don’t tell their parents, because they don’t want their games or the computer to be taken away. Another part of the problem is that people blink (眨眼睛) less often when they look at the screen.A person who uses a computer or a digital product blinks about a third as much as we normally(正常地) do in everyday life. If eyes can’t stay wet or are too tired, they will not be protected like normal.Which of the following may be caused by too much screen time?
A.Having wet eyes. |
B.Having headaches. |
C.Having small eyes. |
D.Having a toothache |
Why don’t some children tell their parents when their eyes start to feel uncomfortable?
A.They think it is not serious. |
B.They want to continue playing computer games. |
C.They don’t want their parents to worry. |
D.Their parents don’t care about them. |
People blink aboutas they normally do when they use computers.
A.a third as much |
B.two thirds as much |
C.half as much |
D.as much |
From the passage, we can learn that .
A.children should blink as much as possible |
B.tears can’t protect eyes |
C.blinking is good for eyes |
D.It’s useless to blink. |
What is the passage mainly about?
A.Some information about the latest digital products. |
B.Dr. Warford’s experience of working out eye problems. |
C.Eye problems in children caused by using digital products. |
D.It’s bad to use computers . |
Sometimes
Sometimes I feel lonely,
Like I am by myself with no one there.
When I am that way, I call a friend.
My lonely mood soon disappears.//
Sometimes I feel excited,
Like I have some news I have to share!
My friends open their ears to me.
They always listen, talk and ______..
Sometimes I feel so sad,
Like my world is cold and darkest blue.
At those times my friends let me know
They are with me, standing strong and true.
Sometimes I feel confused,
Like I just don’t know how I should feel.
My friends then help me figure out
What is right and wrong, what’s false and real.The underlined word “lonely” may mean _________.
A.happy with many friends |
B.unhappy without any friends |
C.tired after being with friends |
D.relaxed with close friends |
Which can be the missing word in Line 8?
A.hear | B.talk | C.care | D.help |
Blue can be a color to represent .
A.strong feelings |
B.happy memories |
C.sad moods |
D.true friends |
In the last part of the poem, friends help “me”.
A.get confused |
B.get relaxed |
C.cheer up |
D.get wiser |
The poem mainly tells us ____________.
A.what friends are for |
B.how we develop friendship |
C.who can be friends |
D.why “I” can be a true friend |
Lincheng is a new developing city. There are lots of popular restaurants. Although they are not famous, they are good places to have meals. |
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Qingteng Yuan |
Main dishes: Many different fish, meat and chicken dishes Specials: Vegetable salad (¥20), Roast beef (¥48 on weekdays, ¥38 on weekends) Fruits (Free): Watermelon, apples, bananas, oranges Tel: 876-2198 Opening Hours: 11:00 a.m.—1:00 a.m. |
Ruihai Drinking Building |
Mainly all kinds of meat, pork, beef and mutton. Specials: Roast pork (only offered on Saturday, ¥50 each) Drinks are not allowed to take except VIP. Tel: 897-6543 Opening Hours: 11:00 a.m.—1:30 a.m. (VIP 24 hours) |
Rujia Restaurant |
Mainly dumplings and noodles. Specials: Beef and cabbage dumplings (¥5 each on weekdays, ¥4.5 on weekends) Dumplings can be taken away. Tel: 432-0945 Opening Hours: 11:30 a.m.—10:00 p.m. |
Linglong Sea Food |
Mainly sea food. Specials: Roast fish (¥25 each) Tel: 287-9056 Opening Hours: 11:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. (From Monday to Thursday) 11:00 a.m.—2:00 a.m. (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) |
If you like roast beef and you want to save some money, you’d better go to Qingteng Yuan on .
A.Monday | B.Wednesday | C.Friday | D.Sunday |
What can be only offered on Saturday?
A.Roast beef. |
B.Roast pork. |
C.Beef noodles. |
D.Sea food. |
You need to payfor three beef and cabbage dumplings on Monday.
A.¥15 | B.¥13.5 | C.¥10 | D.¥9 |
If you want to eat sea food, you can call
A.876-2198 | B.897-6543 |
C.432-0945 | D.287-9056 |
Which is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Fruits are free in Rujia Restaurant. |
B.Roast beef is cheaper on Tuesday than on Saturday. |
C.You can eat sea food at 1:00 a.m. on Friday in Linglong Sea Food. |
D.Call 897-6543 to order noodles. |
Jenny was a pretty five-year-old girl. One day when she and her mother were checking out at the supermarket, Jenny saw a plastic pearl necklace(珍珠项链) priced at $2.50. Her mother bought the necklace for her but she had to do some housework to pay it off. Jenny agreed. She worked very hard every day, and soon Jenny paid off the necklace. Jenny loved it so much that she wore it everywhere except when she was in the shower. Her mother had told her it would turn her neck green!
Jenny had a very loving daddy. When Jenny went to bed, he would read Jenny her favorite story.
One night when he finished the story, he said, "Jenny, could you give me your necklace?"
“Oh! Daddy, not my necklace!" Jenny said. "But you can have Rosy, my favorite doll. Remember her? You gave her to me last year for my birthday. Okay?"
“Oh no, darling, that's okay." Her father brushed her cheek with a kiss. "Good night, little one.
A week later, her father once again asked Jenny for the necklace after her favorite story.
"Oh, Daddy, not my necklace! But you can have Ribbons, my toy horse. Do you remember her? She's my favourite."
"No, that's okay," her father said and brushed her cheek again with a kiss. "God bless you, little one. Sweet dreams."
Several days later, when Jenny's father came in to read her a story, Jenny was sitting on her bed and her lip was trembling(发抖)."Here, Daddy," she said, holding out her hand. She opened it and her beloved pearl necklace was inside. She let it slip into her father's hand.
With one hand her father held the plastic pearl necklace and with the other he pulled out of his pocket a blue box. Inside the box was a real, beautiful pearl necklace. He had had it all along. He was waiting for Jenny to give up the cheap necklace so he could give her a real one.What did Jenny have to do to get the plastic pearl necklace?
A.She had to help her mother do some housework. |
B.She had to listen to her father tell a story every night. |
C.She had to ask her father to pay for the necklace. |
D.She had to give away her favorite toys to the poor children. |
From the text we know that_______.
A.Jenny's mother paid a lot for the plastic pearl necklace |
B.Jenny didn't like Rosy and Ribbons any longer |
C.Jenny didn't want to get the real pearl necklace from her father |
D.Jenny liked the plastic pearl necklace very much. |
Jenny's father asked for her plastic pearl necklace again and again in order to_______.
A.keep it for himself |
B.donate it |
C.train her character |
D.throw it away |
What can be the best title for the text?
A.A Lovely Girl |
B.A Pearl Necklace |
C.Father and Daughter |
D.An Unforgettable Childhood |
Where has the Time gone? is the hottest song that has moved thousands of Chinese. Chinese parents give their children endless love and want nothing from them. However, sometimes, daughters and sons are too busy growing up and forget that their parents are getting older and older. What should we do? Let's have a look at a letter of a father's.
Dear son,
One day if you see me old and I am not myself, have patience and try to understand me. If I get dirty when eating..., if I cannot dress..., have patience. Remember the hours I spent teaching it to you. If, when I speak to you, I say the same things one thousand and one times, do not stop me and listen to me. When you were small, I had to read to you one thousand and one times the same story until you get to sleep.
When I do not want to have a shower, neither shame me nor scold(责备) me. Remember when I had to chase you with a thousand excuses I made, in order that you wanted to bath.
When you see me meet something new, give me the necessary time and don't laugh at me. I taught you how to do so many things to eat well, to dress well... to face life.
If I do not want to eat, do not force me. I know well when I need to and when not. When my legs do not allow me to walk, give me your hand the same way I did when you gave your first steps.
When sometimes I lose the memory during our conversation, let me have the necessary time to remember. And if I cannot do it, do not become nervous because the most important thing is not my conversation but to be with you and to have you listen to me.
Yours,
FatherWhat do we know about the Chinese parents?
A.They often get dirty when eating. |
B.They often refuse to take a shower. |
C.They often read stories to their children while sleeping. |
D.They love their children too much and ask for nothing in return. |
According to the father, what should you do when your old parents lose the memory during your conversation?
A.Go on talking with them. |
B.Be with them and listen to them. |
C.Make them calm down. |
D.Leave them alone. |
Why does the writer write this passage?
A.To show a father's love to his son. |
B.To introduce the song, Where has the Time gone? |
C.To show what we should do when our parents are old. |
D.To complain that their children are too busy to look after them. |
Who does the writer write this passage to?
A.Parents. | B.Daughters and sons. |
C.Teachers. | D.Students. |