阅读理解。 The bar-tailed godwit (斑尾鹬) has just broken its own record for the wor
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The bar-tailed godwit (斑尾鹬) has just broken its own record for the world"s longest non-stop flight,
including humans in planes, according to a report made by Lund University Press. The bird can fly
non-stop for eight days, while the most impressive man-made airplane can only remain in the sky for 82
hours without a stop.
The bar-tailed godwit"s journey, from Alaska to New Zealand, covers over 6,835 miles. It completes
this trip twice a year, in autumn going to New Zealand, and in spring back to Alaska. The tireless bird
ends the trip without stopping once for food or rest. All other birds can only finish trips that are twice as
short as what the bar-tailed godwit travels.
One reason for the bar-tailed godwit"s success is that it has made the best use of its fuel, which is only 0.41 percent of its body weight over each hour of any given long flight. Hedenstrom, a professor from
Lund University, says, "This figure is extremely low compared with other birds." The bird also has a
special body shape that helps it fly easily. It stores body fat and protein to manage its trips. It also travels
fast, compared to other birds and animals.
Many questions remain about this bird record holder that never gets lost in the air. Researchers
wonder whether it has an inside compass (指南针) that helps it to know the direction. Please watch how
beautiful bar-tailed godwits look as they come in for a landing, along with other birds. |
| 1. For the flight from Alaska to New Zealand, the bar-tailed godwit _____. |
A. doesn"t need to stop to eat
B. is afraid of hot weather
C. seems very tired at last
D. should fly less than 7000 metres |
| 2. The main reason why the bar-tailed godwit can break the record is that it ______. |
A. eats little food every hour
B. has a special body shape
C. stores much water in its body
D. has very light body weight |
| 3. The last paragraph tells us that ________. |
A. researchers have understood the bird very well
B. the bird has a very good sense of direction
C. there are still many who doubt the bird"s ability
D. the bird has an inner compass |
| 4. What is the text mainly about? |
A. A bird that breaks the record for the longest non-stop flight.
B. Birds and airplanes that can fly over a long distance.
C. Reasons for the bar-tailed godwit"s long-distance flight.
D. An introduction to long-distance flights of birds and humans. |
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A recent survey made by BUPA, an international healthcare provider, shows that 54 percent of
Chinese people aged between 45 and 54 consider themselves old, while 28 percent say that the thought
of getting old upsets them. 25 percent are afraid of getting old, and a third worry about life in old age.
BUPA made the survey among 12,262 people from 12 countries over 2 months, starting in June
2010. The survey shows that 72 percent of international participants (参加者) aged over 65 don"t feel
old and that 67 percent still feel healthy. On the other hand, 65 percent of Chinese feel old even before
reaching 60. About one third of those surveyed in China said they have enough savings (存款), and 46
percent are insured (参加保险). Around 60 percent of the Chinese participants hope they will be taken
care of by family members.
According to the survey, the French hold the most positive attitude towards getting old, with 32
percent of them considering age 80 and up old. 17 percent of Brazilians look forward to old age,
compared with 3 percent globally. Indians are not bothered by old age, as 70 percent said that they don"t
feel that they will be affected by old age and 71 percent say they have already made preparations for this
stage of life. The illnesses that most people around the world are worried about are cancer and
Alzheimer"s disease. |
| 1. According to the survey, many Chinese people surveyed feel old before they are ______. |
A. 50 year old
B. 60 years old
C. 70 years old
D. 80 years old |
| 2. Most of Chinese people surveyed expect help from _________. |
A. the government
B. family members
C. insurance companies
D. healthcare providers |
| 3. Who are the youngest at heart according to the survey? |
A. The Indians.
B. The Brazilians
C. The French
D. The Chinese |
| 4. Why are the Indians not afraid of getting old? |
A. Because they have got ready for old age.
B. Because old people are respected in India.
C. Because getting old means enjoying life.
D. Because they will get more help from society. |
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根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 |
As we "happen to be" the best creature in the world, it"s our duty to look after other species. Here are
some points which might help to protect wildlife.
Join organizations like Greenpeace and World Wildlife Fund. They have devoted themselves to
protecting the earth and its animals. Many volunteers join organizations like these and work for the
environment. 1
2 Don"t buy something made from ivory and things like this. Baby seals (海豹) are hunted for
their skin, as it is used to make expensive coats. Don"t buy them.
3 You can write a heartfelt and logical letter to the government stating your ideas about this
problem and how it can be solved.
Recycle (回收利用) and reuse. It will reduce the need to have more raw materials to produce
something. 4 And wild animals" home will not be destroyed.
Governments should create more safe zones and national parks for wild animals. 5 Governments
should apply strict laws to stop hunting.
I hope this post was helpful. Share your views about this issue and let your voice be heard. |
A. Let your voice be heard.
B. Stop hunting for pleasure.
C. As a result, fewer trees will be cut down.
D. You can build a bird house and feed local birds.
E. Refuse fur coats and medicines made from rare animals
F. You can find some organizations like these and join them.
G. There they will be able to move freely without worrying about hunters. | 阅读理解。
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。 | Have you ever seen any students whose trousers hang so low that you can see their underwear?
What do you think of that? Fashionable? Some of today"s teenagers are big fans of such a look. 1
The headmaster of a school in central Italy has asked students to stop wearing low-rise jeans that
expose underwear and parts of the body. His request came after a class trip, when he saw one boy"s
baggy trousers slide to his feet. 2
But in Italy, a nation that takes fashion very seriously, the suggestion caused a debate among parents,
teachers and students. The issue is whether the headmaster"s request will limit students" freedom- or
whether dress in Italian schools is too casual.
3 ."We do not want to kick fashion out," the headmaster explained, "but extrems (极端) of fashion
like this are not right in school." Many other schools have now requested that their students also stop
wearing such trousers.
4 . Ludovica Gaudio, 14, wore extremely low trousers exposing orange underwear in class. It was
cold, so she wore a matching orange scarf. 5 "I don"t really feel comfortable in those sort of jeans," said Sarah Lattanzi, "in winter, when dressed like that, it"s quite cold and I am afraid my stomach will ache." | A. But recently this trend has been at the center of an argument in Italian middle schools.
B. A parents" group praised the move in favor of good taste, while others advised schools
to stop worrying about fashion and fix up old school buildings.
C. He pointed out that this way of dressing is not suitable for school.
D. Most students have simply ignored the request
E. Another 14-year-old said she would probably respect the request, simply for practical reasons
F. Let us see that Italian students react differently to schools" requests
G. Schools should pay attention to things more important than students" clothes | | 阅读理解。 | Do you want to improve your memory? Are you struggling to remember names and faces as you get
older? Try picking up the phone and speaking to someone. Scientists have found that holding a simple
conversation could be just as effective as playing popular "brain-training" games that have reproduced a
multi-million pound industry.
Researchers compared 36 studies on memory exercises performed between 1970 and 2007. Some
studies suggested both healthy older adults and those with mild cognitive impairment (轻度认知缺陷)
could remember words better after some memory training.
However, other studies found this improvement was matched by those who were asked to hold a
discussion about art.
The finding that social interaction could be just as effective at keeping memory loss from getting worse
comes after Age Concern warned more than a million people aged over 65 living alone in their own
homes. The charity warned solitary lifestyles were a "silent disease" spreading through the nation quickly.
Dr. Martin said most people experienced a cognitive decline (下降) in old age. This can include
memory loss and inability to plan, pay close attention or perform tasks as quickly as before. The normal
rate of decline seems to speed up in some people, leading to a condition called mild cognitive impairment, which some researchers see as a reason for developing mental diseases later in life.
Although several studies have suggested that brain-training exercises could delay signs of cognitive
decline, the studies and the types of training have many different kinds. The findings do not mean that
longer, more intense or different exercises might not be effective, but that those which have been reported
thus far have only limited effect.
Dr. Martin concluded researchers needed to improve the way they used their studies to eventually
determine ways of preventing cognitive decline in old age. | | 1. What"s the main idea of Paragraph 1? | A. People should play more "brain-training" games.
B. Training has a great effect on our health.
C. Having conversation can improve memory.
D. People have no ways to improve memory. | | 2. What does the underlined word "solitary" probably mean? | A. Unhealthy.
B. Alone.
C. Lacking patience.
D. Enjoying being old. | | 3. Mild cognitive impairment can cause people to _______. | A. have mental diseases
B. develop physical diseases
C. worry about the coming of old age
D. escape from the reality in life | | 4. What message can be implied in the passage? | A. Most people suffer from memory loss.
B. There are more social problems to be settled at present.
C. No one can prevent old age from coming.
D. Whether "brain-training" exercises have a great effect on memory is not sure. | | 5. The passage would be of great help to ______. | A. children
B. housewives
C. elderly people
D. bad-tempered people | |
阅读理解。
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项.选项中有两项为
多余选题。 | A good relationship (关系) with a teacher may help you learn better. But what should you do if you
find it difficult to get along well with your teachers? Here are some tips.
If you"re having problems with a teacher, try to find out why. 1 Or do you like the subject but
just dislike the teacher?
If you don"t like the subject, it can affect (影响) your relationship with the teacher. You should try to
find the practical value in classes you don"t like. You may hate math. 2
If you find a subject hard, talk to your teacher to be given more help. 3
It may help you raise your grade gradually.
4 Show an interest in the subject, which may change your attitude towards your teacher. You
can also talk to your teacher when he or she is free. Use this time to get extra help, ask questions, or talk
about your progress in class. You may be surprised to learn that your teacher is a bit more relaxed and
friendly than when lecturing in front of the whole class.
If you don"t agree with your teacher, do not quarrel with him or her. 5 Just as teachers need to
be fair and treat everyone equally, students have responsibilities too. You don"t have to like your teacher
or agree with what he or she says, but it is necessary to be polite. | A. What if you just don"t like the teacher?
B. Any teacher will give you some useful advice.
C. Do you dislike the subject?
D. What is your opinion about it?
E. But learning it well can help you in everything from sports to leaving a tip(小费).
F. And it"s impossible to like everyone all the time.
G. Common respect is a basic requirement of any relationship | 最新试题
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