I don’t like talking openly about my feelings. That’s probably why I am writing this, because it seems an easier way of telling you how thankful I am to you.
When I first got ill two years ago and had to be taken to hospital, you were the first person I called to tell, maybe because I knew Mum wasn’t going to answer her phone, but probably because you are the first person I call in an emergency.
As one illness turned into another and I was stuck in hospital for weeks, feeling sorry for myself, you were still at my beside trying to talk to me to cheer me up. The illness hit my kidney(肾) and we then realized that I was going to need a transport sooner or later. You put yourself forward to be tested as soon as possible and it turned out you were a perfect match.
Then last year, in March, we both went down for the operation. I woke a few hours afterwards and felt better. It wasn’t until the following day that we got to see each other again. We hugged silently and asked one another how we were. But I never said the words I should have--- thank you. To this day, I still haven’t said those words to you for my kidney.
In the month after the operation, when we were both at home recovering, I made you lunch, went for walks with you. It’s my way of saying that I care for you a great deal and that I am truly thankful for what you did for me.
I want you to know that my silence towards you and the times you tried to talk to me and got nothing weren’t because of you. Maybe one day when you will read this, I hope you know that in my own silent way, I am for ever thankful.The writer called his father when he was ill_________.
| A．because he didn’t live together with his mother |
| B．because he could get help from his father at once |
| C．because his father could deal with any emergency |
| D．because his mother waste time to answer the phone |
After the operation the writer_______.
| A．told he was thankful to his father |
| B．didn’t wake until his father came |
| C．was too shy to show his thanks |
| D．thought a lot about the transport |
What does the word “transport” mean in the second paragraph?
| A．手术 | B．工具 | C．移植 | D．帮助 |
The writer developed the passage in the form of_______.
| A．a letter | B．a report |
| C．a review | D．a novel |
What does the writer mainly want to say?
| A．To show his father was friendly to him. |
| B．To show how much his father loved him. |
| C．To say he got on well with his father. |
| D．To thank his father for giving one kidney. |
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. |
If we find a bird nest(巢), we will have a good place of observing(观察) and knowing about birds.
Birds sit on eggs and take care of their baby birds from April to June. Because the baby birds are too young to leave the nest, mothers often leave and come back to the nest during the time to look for food. So it is good to observe birds. When we observe birds, we’d better hide ourselves in a close place to the nest, and it’s better to use binoculars(双筒望远镜).
But how to make a bird nest? It’s very easy. If you want to make one, please follow these:
Making a nest: A good nest must be very fine, strong, thick and easy.
a) Each nest must have six boards. Don’t make the boards too slippery.
b) Dig a small hole in the front of the nest as a door. The “door” is from 3cm to 5cm. So the bird can fly in or out easily.
c) Make sure the rainwater doesn’t go into the nest.
d) One piece of the boards should be easy to open.
e) Please don’t forget to color the nest.
| A．look for a place near the nest | B．climb trees |
| C．write down notes every day | D．make a bird nest |
| A．look after them |
| B．use the binoculars |
| C．make them do everything as usual |
| D．catch the birds at last |
| A．we can clean the nest |
| B．the birds can fly in or out |
| C．we can hang it easily |
| D．it’s easy to make |
| A．Birds and men |
| B．Playing with the birds |
| C．Observing birds and making bird nests |
| D．Listening to the songs of birds |
Do you think of white when someone talks about a polar (北极)bear? In fact, the polar bear does not have white fur. It just appears to be white. Polar bears have a very good sense of smell. It helps them to find food. During summer, polar bears sleep longer, because they are able to find their food more easily at night. Usually, after a meal, polar bears have a short sleep. A polar bear can have 2-3 babies at a time. They live with their mothers until they are about two and a half years old.
However, polar bears will die out soon because of people. There are only 20,000 to 25,000 polar bears in the world. The ones that are left are trying to survive today. The number of polar bears is becoming smaller and smaller because of the loss of sea ice— polar bears mostly inhabit (居住于) the sea ice, not the land ice. This is happening because of global warming (全球气候变暖), pollution, hunting and so on.
Ordinary people don't care, but great people have the power and want to save tigers, fight for giant pandas and save polar bears. Ordinary people will wait, but great people will find a new world. For me, I will not wait. I will take the bus more often from now on. Join me and save the polar bears, and of course, the tigers, the giant pandas and...
| A．Global warming. | B．Pollution. |
| C．Hunting. | D．Travelling. |
| A．勤劳的 | B．聪慧的 | C．普通的 | D．坚强的 |
| A．To show that the number of polar bears is getting smaller. |
| B．To tell people that polar bears will soon have nowhere to live. |
| C．To let people know why polar bears are in danger. |
| D．To talk about polar bears and suggest that people protect animals. |
| A．A magazine about animals. |
| B．A book about greetings. |
| C．A poster about working plans. |
| D．An instruction book. |
Animals, including insects, don't have a "language" like ours. They do not "talk" to each other in words and sentences. But if we watch them, we can see that they do have their ways of communicating with each other.
Can you see the rabbit's tail? When rabbits see this white tail moving up and down, they run away. They know that they are in danger. The rabbit has told them something without making a sound. It has given them a signal.
Many other animals use this kind of "language". When a cobra is angry, it raises its head and makes itself look fierce. This warns other animals. When a bee has found food, it goes back to its home. It cannot "tell" the other bees where the food is by speaking to them, but it does a little dance. This tells the bees where the food is.
Some animals "say" things by making sound. A dog barks, for example, when a stranger comes near. A cat purrs when it is pleased. Some birds make several different sounds, each with its own meaning. Sometimes we human beings speak in the same way. We make sound like "Oh" or "Ah" when we are frightened or pleased or when we drop something on our toes.
| A．warn other rabbits when they are in danger |
| B．tell other rabbits where food is |
| C．make itself look fierce |
| D．help it to run fast |
| A．makes a loud noise | B．raises its head |
| C．moves up and down | D．does a little dance |
| A．rabbit | B．bee | C．bird | D．fish |
| A．all living things | B．all animals |
| C．some birds | D．human beings |
“Who needs a shopping mall if you have Taobao?” says Wang Lin, a young writer in Beijing.
Taobao, China’s largest online shopping site, has become an important part of Wang Lin’s life. She spends lots of money on Taobao.
Many Chinese Internet users like Wang have got the fun of online shopping. Most online shoppers are students or young workers. More women shop online than men. Clothing and home-use products（产品）are the most popular online.
It was reported that more than 1,260 billion（十亿）yuan was spent on online shopping in 2012, and about 80% through Taobao.
Taobao means “looking for good things” in Chinese. People can find almost everything they need on Taobao, from clothes to books, from candies to DVD, from flowers to mobile phones. You may wonder if it’s safe to shop on the Internet. However, Wang Lin said, “It’s very safe and easy. Unless you receive the products from the sellers and are satisfied with them, the shop owner will not get the money. You can also get your money back if you want to return the products.”What is Taobao?
What are the most popular products产品 online?
Who often shop online?
How much money was spent on Taobao in 2012?
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