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Phillip Island Penguins The Little Penguin has called Phillip Island home for untold generations. Get to Phillip Island in plenty of time to watch a summer sunset at Summerland Beach - the stage is attractively set to see the Little Penguin leave water and step onto land. ?Leave Melbourne at 5:30 pm. for a direct journey to Phillip Island ?See the Gippsland area-Guinness Book of Records place for the world’s longest earthworm (蚯蚓) ?Journey along the coastal highway around the Bay with French Island and Churchill Island in the distance ?Cross the bridge at San Remo to enter Phillip Island-natural home for Little Penguins and many animals ?Take your place in special viewing stands to watch the daily evening performance of the wild Little penguins Ultimate Penguins (+U) Join a group of up to 15. This guided tour goes to an attractive, quiet beach to see Little Penguins. You can see penguins at night by wearing a special pair of glasses. Adult $60.00 Child $30.00 Viewing Platform Penguin Plus (+V) More personalized wildlife viewing limited to 130 people providing closer viewing of the penguin arrival than the main viewing stands. Adult $25. 00 Child $ 12. 50 Penguin Skybox (+S) Join a group of only 5 in the comfort of a special, higher-up viewing tower. Gain an excellent overview of Summerland Beach. Adult 16 yrs + $ 50. 00 【小题1】What can we learn from the text about Little Penguins? A. They have been on Phillip Island for years. B. They keep a Guinness record for their size. C. They are trained to practice diving for visitors. D. They live in large groups to protect themselves. 【小题2】How much would a couple with one child pay for a closer viewing tour? A. $ 37.50. B. $ 62.50. C. $ 180.00. D. $ 150.00. 【小题3】What kind of people is the text mainly written for? A. Scientists. B. Students. C. Tourists. D. Artists. |
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We were on our way home from Houston one Saturday morning. We decided to stop at a local gas station to get coffee and something to snack on since it was a good hour and a half before we got home. When we were done, we got back into our car and before I started it, we noticed a man standing outside in front of the building. He was a homeless man with worn clothes and it looked like he had gone in and gotten himself some coffee or something warm to drink since it was cold this time of the year. He must have not had enough money to get something to eat. Then a dog walked up to the front of the building. I could tell she was a “she”, because you could tell that she had baby dogs. She was terribly in need of something to eat and I felt so bad for her. I knew if she didn’t eat soon, she and her baby dogs would not make it. I and my wife sat there and looked at her. We noticed that people walked by and didn’t even pet her, like most people do when they walk by an animal in front of a store. We still did not do anything. But the homeless man, who I thought did not buy himself anything to eat, went back into the store. And what he did brought tears to me and my wife. He had gone into the store and with what money he may have had, bought a can of dog food and fed that dog. This story plays a great part in our lives. You see, that was Mother’s Day weekend. And a lot of people forget that some animals are parents too. It took a homeless man, to show me what I should have done. He made me a better man that day. 【小题1】The homeless man only had something to drink because ________. A. he felt cold that day B. he was thirsty only C. the store only provided drinks D. he didn’t have enough money for food 【小题2】Seeing what the poor man did for the dog, the author and his wife ________. A. were puzzled B. were indifferent C. were greatly moved D. regretted they hadn’t done anything 【小题3】If the homeless man hadn’t given the dog food to eat，she and her babies would ________. A. not have to die B. not survive C. have to attack people D. lose their homes 【小题4】Which of the following is the most suitable title for this passage? A. Animals Are Parents Too. B. A Lucky Mother Dog. C. Mother’s Day Weekend. D. A kind Homeless Man. |
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The African elephant, the largest land animal remaining on earth , is of great importance to African ecosystem (生态系统).Unlike other animals, the African elephant is to a great extent the builder of its environment. As a big plant-eater, it largely shapes the forest-and- savanna(大草原) surroundings in which it lives, therefore setting the terms of existence for millions of other animals that live in its habitat(栖息地). It is the elephant’s great desire for food that makes it a disturber of the environment and an important builder of its habitat. In its continuous search for the 300 pounds of plants it must have every day, it kills small trees and underbushes, and pulls branches off big trees. This results in numerous open spaces in both deep tropical forests and in the woodlands that cover part of the African savannas. In these open spaces are numerous plants in various stages of growth that attract a variety of other plant-eaters. Take the rain forests for example. In their natural state, the spreading branches overhead shut out sunlight and prevent the growth of plants on the forest floor. By pulling down trees and eating plants, elephants make open spaces, allowing new plants to grow on the forest floor. In such situations, the forests become suitable for large hoofed plant-eaters to move around and for small plant-eaters to get their food as well. What worries scientists now is that the African elephant has become an endangered species. If the elephant disappears, scientists say, many other animals will also disappear from vast areas of forest and savanna, greatly changing and worsening the whole ecosystem. 【小题1】What is the passage mainly about? A. Disappearance of African elephants. B. Forests and savannas as habitats for African elephants. C. The effect of African elephants’ search for food. D. The eating habit of African elephants. 【小题2】What does the underlined phrase “setting the terms” most probably mean? A. Fixing the time. B. Worsening the state. C. Improving the quality. D. Deciding the conditions. 【小题3】What do we know about the open spaces in the passage? A. They result from the destruction of rain forests. B. They provide food mainly for African elephants. C. They are home to many endangered animals. D. They are attractive to plant-eating animals of different kinds. 【小题4】The passage is developed mainly by . A. showing the effect and then explaining the causes B. pointing out similarities and differences C. describing the changes in space order D. giving examples |
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Why do we always want to go faster? I am talking about travel. We want our cars, trains and planes to get us to places quicker. This century, there’s been a rise in high-speed rail travel as people have seen the benefits of this form of transport. I love train travel and have experienced the efficient and fast trains that operate in France and Japan. The acceleration and top speed of these trains are impressive. The space and comfort on board make it comfortable and the ability to see something out of the window means, according to me, it will beat air travel one day. Spain recently joined the railway revolution with its AVE ultra-modern high-speed train that has a top speed of 310 kilometers per hour. Its service from Madrid to Barcelona took 20% of passengers away from Spain’s national airline. In Japan, a magnetic train that will run at 500 kilometers per hour is being developed. This has categorized rail travel in Britain as the slow line. It has one high-speed line from London to France ? HIS- but now it is planning to construct a new line called HS2 which will connect London with the north of England. The U. K. government, transport secretary says, “This is essential to actually making sure that our great cities are connected and we get the right benefits for the United Kingdom.” But not everyone agrees. The idea of fast train travel may appeal but not if it, going to be built in your backyard. It’s controversial: people are arguing over the benefits and cost of having shorter journey time, less traffic on the roads and more capacity on the tall network. John Kelleher, who is a farmer and lives on the proposed site of the new line, says, “They’ re not taking the destruction into consideration, which HS2 will cause on its construction sites and routes through the countryside.” Some people are worried the financial and environmental cost of saving just half an hour on a journey will be too high. But other countries have shown that high-speed rail is good for the economy. It has helped poorer parts of the country reduce the need to fly and has made train travel cool. 【小题1】Which is the most comfortable form of travel according to the author? A. Rail. B. Air. C. Highway. D. Underground. 【小题2】Which statement is not the benefit of the fast train travel? A. Construction of it will benefit the environment of the countryside. B. It reduces traffic jam. C. It saves some time on a journey. D. It can hold more people. 【小题3】What is the author, attitude toward the fast train? A. Supportive. B. Negative. C. Doubtful. D. Objective. 【小题4】What is the main idea of the passage? A. People benefit from high-speed rail a lot. B. More and more people are fond of traveling. C. High-speed rail travel has developed quickly recently. D. Travel means having a vital effect on local economy. |
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Our habits are what shape us-our words, our behavior, and even our life itself. 【小题1】 ?Pity yourself. All bad habits start with never-ending pity for your unhappy self and talking endlessly about your bad luck. Your figure, income, education, apartment, the weather, and even the tiniest inconvenience can become a cause for feeling upset. Those who develop the habit of pitying themselves lose the sympathy (同情) of people around them. 【小题2】 ?Assess everything in terms of money. Some people think that happiness can be achieved by having lots of money and that you can, really enjoy life if you don’t wear fancy clothes, live in a big house or drive an expensive car. 【小题3】 Instead, they think it, their ability to attract it. A truly successful person is not totally dependent on his or her money. ?【小题4】 Scientists say that people who don’t feel like they belong in their jobs are very likely to feel unhappy and live in poverty. The reason for this is their feelings that make them do what they don’t want and don’t like to do. To get rid of this habit for good, you should put your strength and energy into something satisfying. This is the only way to achieve excellent results. ?Stay away from your relatives. 【小题5】. And that’s obvious, because it’s the only place where you can find relief and support when everything comes crashing down around you. A. Do what you don’t like. B. It’s time to change your living pattern! C. As a result, they often have low-paid jobs. D. Nobody wants to be around those people. E. Most successful people love and cherish their family the most. F. And among them are some habits that should be avoided at all costs. G. However, wise people do not refer to wealth as the amount of money they get. |
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When I was in the first grade, doctors found a cancer in my head. It changed my ______. After an operation, I spent a whole year getting treatment. The ______ medicine that cured the cancer made my stomach hurt. One day, when I found out a program that trains dogs to be friends with people, I ______ my parents to let me have one. They knew it had been a(n) ______ year for me and they said yes. I was really happy, but I didn’t ______ that my life was about to change again. We went to visit a few dogs to see if any seemed ______ for me. We went outside to play with them, and I found there was ______ magical about one dog. Instead of running around and playing like the other dogs, Coco just ______ with me on the grass. Since I felt so ______, taking a rest was all I wanted to do. Coco seemed to ______ it. Right then, I started to feel better with Coco sitting next to me. I knew she was the right dog, and she came home with us. Coco was ______ there for me and with the help of her ______, my cancer was cured. That was when I realized that I ______ to help someone else get a dog like Coco. I ______ that if I could do that, another kid with cancer could start to feel better, too. I needed to ______ enough money for one ______ dog. I sold home-made dog biscuits and after a summer of sales, I had enough money to pay for a (n) ______. My first adopted dog, Lucky Bug, went to Krysta, who had lost most of her ______ when she got cancer. She couldn’t see the dog, ______ she could get to know him by touching and smelling him. I ______ cancer, and I knew Lucky Bug would help Krysta the way Coco had helped me. 【小题1】A. habits B. hobbies C. character D. life 【小题2】A. terrible B. traditional C. expensive D. efficient 【小题3】A. advised B. begged C. allowed D. helped 【小题4】A. strange B. tough C. new D. exciting 【小题5】A. believe B. remember C. realize D. understand 【小题6】A. beautiful B. friendly C. right D. gentle 【小题7】A. everything B. something C. anything D. nothing 【小题8】A. played B. lay C. ran D. sat 【小题9】A. sick B. sad C. bored D. lonely 【小题10】A. enjoy B. sense C. share D. keep 【小题11】A. always B. sometimes C. seldom D. never 【小题12】A. care B. effort C. medicine D. friendship 【小题13】A. planned B. prepared C. wanted D. offered 【小题14】A. admitted B. doubted C. figured D. discovered 【小题15】A. borrow B. raise C. save D. receive 【小题16】A. abandoned B. trained C. cured D. lost 【小题17】A. adoption B. treatment C. project D. biscuit 【小题18】A. patience B. energy C. eyesight D. hearing 【小题19】A. as B. or C. if D. but 【小题20】A. forgot B. survived C. ignored D. hated |
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