Animals do many different, amazing things to get through the winter. Some of them migrate. They travel to other places where the weather is warmer or where they can find food.

Many birds migrate in autumn. Because the trip can be dangerous, some travel in large groups. For example, geese(鵝) fly in noisy, “V”-shaped groups. Other kinds of birds fly alone.

Some animals stay active in winter. They must change themselves as the weather changes. Many change their doing or their bodies. For example, snowshoe rabbits grow white fur to help them hide in the snow.

Food is hard to find in winter. Some animals, like mice, collect lots of food in autumn and store it to eat later. Some animals eat different kinds of food as the seasons change.

Some animals hibernate for part or all of the winter. This is a special, very deep sleep. The animal’s body temperature drops, and its heartbeat and breathing slow down. It uses very little energy. In autumn, these animals get ready for winter by eating much more food than in summer and storing it as body fat. They use this fat to keep them alive while hibernating.

Water makes good protection for many animals. When the weather gets cold, they move to the bottom of lakes and rivers. There, frogs and many fish hide under rocks or fallen leaves. Cold water holds more oxygen than warm water, and frogs can breathe through their skin.

Every type of insect has its own life cycle and that is the way it grows and changes. Different insects spend the winter in different forms of their lives. Some insects also spend the winter without moving. Some insects spend the winter as pupae（蛹）. Other insects die after laying eggs in autumn. The eggs change into new insects in spring and everything begins all over again.

1  What does the underlined word “migrate” in the first paragraph most probably mean ?

A. move from one place to another                  B. sleep in the winter  

C. disappear                                    D. look for food

2  Why do many birds fly in large groups?

A. They can easily find food this way.       B. There may be danger during the trip.

C. They can get warm at night.             D. They will use little energy.

3  Snowshoe rabbits spend the cold winter by __________.

A. breathing through their skin              B. eating a lot of food

C. sleeping for the whole winter            D. growing white thicker fur

4 The main purpose of the examples in the last paragraph is to tell us ________.

A. most insects die when winter comes

B. different insects grow and change in their own ways

C. most insects spend the winter without moving           

D. different insects grow and change in the same ways

5  What is the passage mainly about?

A. How living things grow and change in the winter.

B. How living things spend the winter.

C. How living things get food in the winter.

D. How living things travel in the winter.

Last month I got the chance to take part in an underwater research project in an area of the Gulf of Mexico called the Flower Gardens. A team of professional researchers, led by the scientist Dr Matt Phillips, was trying to learn more about the fish and different creatures that live in this part of the sea. The Flower Gardens are a long way from the shore (海岸) and we spent three days on a boat.

The team used a piece of underwater equipment(裝備) called ROV to collect information. The ROV was great fun. It was controlled by a computer on the boat, and I was allowed to operate it a few times. However, the thing I enjoyed most was diving into the water. At first, I was quite scared---mainly because I couldn’t see land in any direction. But as soon as I jumped into the water, I wasn’t afraid any more. It was amazing to see the colorful fish swimming around and I could see all the ways to the Flower Gardens, which are almost 30 meters down.

I will never forget the Flower Gardens. The trip was like a holiday but I also learnt new things about science and research projects. It was a great chance and it has made me think about my goals in life. The experience will help me work harder to become a scientist.

1What does the writer want to tell us in the article?

A. To describe the experience he had in a science project.

B. To explain how to protect the wildlife under water.

C. To give advice on understanding difficult areas of science.

D. To encourage others to organize their own science projects.

2 What does the writer say about ROV?

A. It was very boring.                     B. It was used to collect information.

C. It was so difficult to control.             D. It was controlled only by man.

3  Which of the following words best describes the writer’s feeling towards diving?

A. Bored.           B. Frightened.        C. Amazed.       D. Sad.

4  What influence has the trip had on the writer?

A. It has changed his opinion of science.

B. It has improved the way he works in a team.

C. It has made him more interested in the sea.

D. It has encouraged him to work harder towards his goals.

The Flower Gardens are beautiful but scientists are worried that pollution is becoming more and more serious.

5 What might the writer write in his diary about the trip?

It was interesting to work with Dr Phillips and his team but I wish someone else my age had been on the trip.

A.                                       B.     

Going to the Flower Gardens was great fun. I now know much more about science but I realize there’s still a lot more to learn.

The trip was like a holiday and I saw some amazing fish. The only thing I dislike was collecting information about the sea.

C.                                        D.  

                                D

D

1 What can we learn about the Wish Tree?

A. It tells people’s future.                B. It collects people’s name cards.

C. It helps people to think of others.        D. It grows bigger when a wish comes true.

2 Which is most likely true?

A. Nina is a movie star.    

B. Grace works in the hospital.

C. Willy will teach people how to make a movie.

D. Hank would like to keep children safe on the road.

3  Who does NOT write about his or her family?

A. Grace.             B. Hank.                  C. Willy.          D. Nina.

                                  

 閱讀下列材料，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)

                                   

1 At about what time do Simon and Millie have the talk?

A. 8:30 in the morning.                B. 11:30 in the morning.

C. 2:00 in the afternoon.               D. 7:00 in the evening.

2 What do you think “Hilda’s” is?

A. A house.    B. A bookstore.        C. A food shop.     D. A school.

When you write a letter or make a telephone call, your words carry a message. People communicate with words, but it is also possible for them to communicate   1  words. A smile on your face shows you are happy and    2   . Tears in your eyes tell others that you are sad. When you   3 your hand in class, the teacher knows you want to say something. You shake your head, and people know you are saying    4   . You nod and people know you are saying yes.

Other things can also give some information. For example, a sign at the bus stop helps you to know which   5  to take. A sign on the wall of your school helps you to find the library. Signs on doors tell you how to go in  6   out. Have you ever noticed that there are a lot of signs around you and that you receive messages from   7  all the time? People can communicate in many other ways. A/An  8  can use his drawings to tell about beautiful mountains, about the blue sea and many other things. Books   9  to tell you about all wonderful things in the world and also about people and their ideas. Books, magazines, TV and radio and films all help us to   10  with other people. They all help us to know what is going on in the world.

1 A. by                       B. with                  C. in                            D. without

2 A. friendly          B. angry          C. lonely                D. worried

3 A. put on                 B. put out               C. put up        D. put down

4 A. no                    B. something     C. yes              D. nothing

5A. train                  B. taxi            C. bus             D. flight

6 A. but                   B. and              C. or             D. then

7A. them                  B. it              C. you             D. us

8A. actor                  B. artist            C. director            D. detective

9 A. write                  B. wrote          C. are writing     D. are written

10 A. agree               B. communicate   C. chat                 D. provide

— Millie, do you mind if I turn on the TV?

— ________. My grandma is sleeping now.

A. No, of course not      B. Yes, please        C. You’d better not        D. That’s OK

—I won the 100-meter race on our sports day.

—________! I’m proud of you.

A. That’s all right   B. Sorry to hear that     C. Congratulations        D. I’d love to

 —________is a boat ticket for children?

—How old is your child? It’s free for kids under three years old.

A. How long                             B. How much                    C. How often                 D. How soon

      After Nanjing Youth Olympic Games Park ________, it will become a new tourist attraction.

A. completed         B. has completed           C. is completed             D. was completed

       —Americans ________forks and knives to chopsticks while Chinese people ________use

chopsticks.

—Different cultures make it.

 A. would rather; prefer                                     B. prefer; would rather

C. would rather; would rather                                   D. prefer; prefer