On a hot summer weekend, Jorge Ayub saw the public beach north of Boston already crowded with nearly 1 million people drawn to the annual sand sculpture festival. Traffic on the nearby road was heavy, bands played music loudly, and later that night fireworks would light up the beach.
And on the sand were four pairs of tiny shorebirds. These chicks(小鸟) were still too young to fly and a precious addition to the national endeavor to save a bird once down to 139 pairs in Massachusetts. It was Mr. Ayub’s job. “Everyone made it,” Ayub, a coastal ecologist reported at the end of the long weekend over the nests.
Once common, piping plovers(笛鸻) were hunted and then squeezed out of their habitats(栖息地) by coastal development until, in 1986, the federal government listed the Atlantic Coastal birds as threatened. The bird’s recovery has been halting. After three decades, the Atlantic population stands just under the 2,000-pair goal set by federal law.
But the star has been Massachusetts, which has seen plovers increase to 687pairs from 139 pairs in 1986. One reason for that: “chick-sitting” in which conservationists sometimes spend all day watching over the birds.
That progress has made Massachusetts the only East Coast state that decided to relax some Endangered Species Act restrictions: for example, to reduce the fenced-off areas and vehicle limits that have annoyed residents（居民）.
“Look at the stretch(一片土地)，”Anyb says. “We had six nesting pairs between here and that bathhouse 600 yards away. By regulation, each nest should have 100 yards of fencing. We could have put up fencing and closed the beach all the way to the bathhouse.”
Instead, the plovers are surrounded in much smaller areas by “symbolic fencing”. None of the 52 seawall entrances to the beach are closed. “If we put up too much fencing, people will be upset, and they are going to destroy it or walk right through the nesting areas,” Ayub says. “By opening the beach, people are happier and the species does better.”
1. What was Jorge Ayub doing at the beginning of the text?| A．Directing traffic. |
| B．Enjoying fireworks. |
| C．Looking after some birds. |
| D．Watching some bands perform. |
| A．slow | B．Similar |
| C．Important | D．Complete |
| A．It is an important habitat for wildlife. |
| B．It has done well in protecting piping plovers. |
| C．It encourages the residents to keep piping plovers. |
| D．It allows ecologists to test certain species of birds. |
| A．Supportive | B．Disapproving |
| C．Uninterested | D．Doubtful |
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【推荐1】Any schoolchild knows that a whale breathes through its blowhole. Fewer know that a blowhole is a nostril (鼻孔) slightly changed by evolution into a form more useful for a mammal that spends its life at sea. And only a dedicated expert would know that while toothed whales, such as sperm whales, have one hole, baleen (鲸须) whales, such as humpback and Rice whales, have two.
Even among the baleen whales, the placing of those nostrils differs. In some species they are close together. In others, they are much further apart. In a paper published in Biology Letters Conor Ryan, a marine biologist at the Scottish Association for Marine Science, suggests why that might be. Having two nostrils, he argues, helps whales smell in stereo (立体空间).
Many types of baleen whales eat tiny animals known as zooplankton (浮游动物), which they catch by filtering (过滤) them from seawater using the sheets of fibrous baleen that have replaced teeth in their mouths. But to eat something you first have to find it. Toothed whales do not hunt by scent. In fact, the olfactory bulb—the part of the brain that processes smell—is absent in such creatures. But baleen whales still have olfactory bulbs, which suggests smell remains important. And scent can indeed give zooplankton away. Zooplankton like to eat other tiny creatures called phytoplankton (浮游植物). When these are under attack, they release a special gas called dimethyl sulphide, which in turn attracts baleen whales.
Most animals have stereoscopic senses. Having two eyes, for instance, allows an animal to compare the images from each in order to perceive depth. Having two ears lets them locate the direction from which a sound is coming. Dr Ryan theorized that paired blowholes might bring baleen whales the same sorts of benefits.
The farther apart the sensory organs are, the more information can be extracted by the animal that bears them. The researchers used drones to photograph the nostrils of 143 whales belonging to 14 different species. Sure enough, baleen whales that often eat zooplankton, such as the North Atlantic right whale, have nostrils that are farther apart than do those, such as humpback whales, that eat zooplankton occasionally. Besides allowing them to breathe, it seems that some whales use their blowholes to determine in which direction dinner lies.
1. What do we know about whales’ nostrils according to the first two paragraphs?| A．They are adapted ones. | B．They are developed merely for smell. |
| C．They are not easy to detect. | D．They are fixed universally in numbers. |
| A．The teeth that baleen whales have. |
| B．The smell that phytoplankton send. |
| C．The sound waves that zooplankton create. |
| D．The chemical signals that zooplankton give off. |
| A．By quoting a theory. | B．By using examples. |
| C．By making contrast. | D．By making inferences. |
| A．The sense of smell. | B．The possibility to attract food. |
| C．The ability to locate food. | D．The ability to communicate. |
【推荐2】There are plenty of beaches in the world that are attractive for exactly the same reasons. Can you imagine having a swim with pigs, flamingos or even penguins?
Pig Beach: Bahama!
Nobody knows exactly how the pigs got to this remote island, but we can easily understand why they decided to stay: good temperature, clear water...
The Pig island is located in Exuma. There are about 20 wild pigs and piglets that love the beach and to swim. They also like to be caressed, fed, and entertained by the curious tourists!
Akumal Beach: Mexico
The coast of Mexico is the chosen spot by many sea turtles as the perfect place to lay their eggs. Turtles are able to travel thousands of miles to make their nest year after year literally in the same place. At this beach you can swim with these prehistoric creatures, but there's a simple rule: you must keep a minimum distance of 3 meters. Don't forget that you're in their home and they shouldn't get stressed.
Boulders Beach: South Africa
Penguin are funny animals..
At the Boulders Beach, 42 km away from Cape Town in South Africa, there is a colony of African penguins that live in freedom and truly enjoy the water and rocks of this place. If you visit this beach, you'll most likely be able to watch these animal closely.
Monkey Beach: Koh Phi Phi,Thaland
This is an attractive beach by itself, and it sums up points due to is unusual animals monkeys. On this beach, lives a colony of monkeys that will entertain you with their games and yes, watch out for the food and the bright objects, they have very long arms and are very fast!
1. What will people see when they go to Pig Beach?| A．They will see monkeys that will entertain you with their games. |
| B．They will see wild pigs and piglets that love the beach and to swim. |
| C．They will see many sea turtles who are looking for places to lay eggs. |
| D．They will see African penguins that live in freedom and enjoy the water. |
| A．Pig Beach:Bahamas. |
| B．Akumal Beach: Mexico. |
| C．Boulders Beach: South Africa. |
| D．Monkey Beach: Koh PhiPhi, Thailand. |
| A．When you swim at Pig Beach, you must keep a minimum distance of 3 meters with pigs. |
| B．When you go to Boulders Beach, you will find many penguins that come from Antarctica. |
| C．When you swim at Akumal Beach, you must keep a minimum distance of 3 meters with turtles. |
| D．When you go to Monkey Beach, you will find monkeys that have short arms and move fast. |
【推荐3】Migration (迁徙) ecologist Sissel Sjöberg had long wondered how tiny birds like the great reed warbler (大苇莺) can make it across long expanses of water or desert on their migrations. Though just half the weight of a golf ball, they fly 7, 000 kilometers between Northern Europe and sub-Saharan Africa twice a year. Now, a new study may have the answer: These nighttime birds fly well into the day — and at heights of up to 6, 000 meters, three times as high as they normally fly.
More than 4, 000 species of birds migrate across long distances each year. It’s challenging to equip small songbirds with the tracking devices that make such research possible. To see whether she could change that, Sjöberg joined the lab of Lund University Dennis Hasselquist. The pair turned to great reed warblers, relatively large songbirds that summer at a lake near Lund University. Scientists there have monitored the species’ breeding (繁殖) and behavior for 40 years.
To track the warblers, Sjöberg, Hasselquist, and colleagues equipped them with small backpacks that can monitor their journeys. As expected, the migrants usually spent their nights flying and rested during the day. But most birds that hit a water or desert crossing near dawn kept going as the sun rose, climbing high into the sky. Some birds flew higher than 6,000 meters. That’s not quite as high as the 8,000 meters geese hit, but it’s still a tall order, Sjöberg says. “We have never even imagined that songbirds regularly would fly this high.”
Such altitudes can be stressful. At 6,000 meters, oxygen isn’t enough and the temperature is below freezing. Somehow the birds are able to cope. “The ease at which they fly that high is unbelievable,” Sjöberg says.
1. How high does the great reed warbler fly usually?| A．Around 6, 000 meters. | B．About 2, 000 meters. |
| C．7, 000 meters. | D．3, 500 meters. |
| A．To distinguish large and small birds. |
| B．To track the migration paths of geese. |
| C．To learn about the migration of small songbirds. |
| D．To monitor the songbirds’ breeding and behavior. |
| A．Amazed. | B．Doubtful. | C．Stressed. | D．Worried. |
| A．Migration Biologists Sing High Praise for Tiny Birds |
| B．Different Species Cross Long Distances in Different Ways |
| C．Researchers Have Found a New Way to Study Bird Species |
| D．Tiny Songbirds Cross Deserts and Seas by Flying Higher Than Usual |
【推荐1】China announced the establishment of the first — ever five national parks during the COP15 biodiversity summit.
Sanjiangyuan National Park
Located on the Qinghai — Tibet Plateau, the Sanjiangyuan area is home to the headwaters of the Yangtze. Yellow and Lancang rivers, which help to raise billions of lives. The glaciers and snow mountains are beautiful and animals such as snow leopards and blue sheep are tough. In Sanjiangyuan National Park, ecological protection and development of animal — farming areas are carried out.
The Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park
The Siberian tiger and the Amur leopard are endangered speciesunder global protection. The Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park is important for the survival of these animals and restoring and keeping stable populations. Tigers and leopards can walk around freely in the mountains.
The Giant Panda National Park
The Giant Panda National Park on the borders of Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu provinces is home to 1,339 wild pandas, 70 percent of China's total. As an umbrella species, countless creatures which share the habitat with the pandas also gain a better living environment. Rare animals such as golden snub-nosed monkeys and takins also thrive in the area.
Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park
Hainan black — crested gibbons, listed as the world’s most endangered primate (灵长类的) species, are found only in the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park. To preserve the tropical rainforest ecosystem, the people in the core area moved out to leave an undisturbed environment for ecological restoration.
Wuyishan National Park
UNESCO described Wuyi Mountains as the most outstanding area for biodiversity conservation in southeast China. It is a lotus land of rare wildlife, with many species only found in China. For the past one hundred years, biologists from China and abroad have researched and discovered more than 1,000 new species in the mountains.
1. In which park can you see glaciers and snow mountains?| A．The Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park. | B．Sanjiangyuan National Park. |
| C．The Giant Panda National Park. | D．Wuyishan National Park. |
| A．Blue sheep | B．The Amur leopard. |
| C．Black — crested gibbons. | D．snub — nosed monkeys. |
| A．They moved away from their original living places. |
| B．They defended the animal — farming areas. |
| C．They set up areas for animals to walk around freely. |
| D．They helped scientists research and discover new species. |
【推荐2】As one of the biggest topics of the last decade, sustainability has become the beacon (灯塔) of hope to protect the planet. From supermarkets taking action on plastic packaging to the zero waste movement that can be practised from your kitchen, changes made by individuals and organizations across the globe have had an impact on the way we think, shop and live.
So what does that mean for the world of technology? You’d be forgiven for thinking that the words “sustainable” and “technology” don’t usually go hand in hand. E-waste is, after all, one of the planet’s biggest contributing waste streams. Not only that, but the materials that go into technology products are also part of the problem.
But with a challenge comes an opportunity, and there’s already some brilliant progress happening — great news for those of us wanting to be more sustainable with our technology. Firstly renewed products are having its moment. While consumers would previously turn their noses up at the idea of a second-hand device, there’s been a huge surge in demand for renewed technology products. The second major step in tackling the problem of e-waste is a change in attitudes from owning a product to subscribing for one. A subscription for a smartphone might sound like a foreign concept, but it’s already gaining momentum. At the forefront of this movement is a London-based technology startup, which offers a subscription service for the latest smartphones. As customers aren’t paying to own the phone at the end of their contract, the monthly price is significantly lower than average.
Studies show that extending a phone’s lifespan from one to four years can decrease its environmental impact by about 40%. So the next time it comes to refreshing your device — whether a smartphone, a laptop, a tablet or something else — consider the more environmentally friendly options that are at your fingertips.
1. What’s the purpose of paragraph 1?| A．To change the way we think, shop and live. |
| B．To introduce the topic of sustainability in technology. |
| C．To tell us what people have done to protect the planet. |
| D．To call on people to do something for the environment. |
| A．High-tech products are in short supply. |
| B．E-waste contributes to the biggest waste streams. |
| C．The two sustainability problems in technology. |
| D．Ignoring sustainable technology is unforgivable. |
| A．Supportive. | B．Unacceptable. |
| C．Sympathy | D．Doubtful. |
| A．By upgrading the old one. |
| B．By subscribing for a smartphone. |
| C．By spending less money on a smartphone. |
| D．By replacing the old one with the latest one |
【推荐3】A country that is carbon neutral is basically no longer giving off, or “emitting”, the dangerous greenhouse gases, simply called “carbon emissions”.
Carbon emissions are closely tied to the burning of “fossil fuels”, like coal, oil, and gas. To become carbon neutral, it’s necessary to stop creating power and heat in ways that pollute, and instead use more “renewable” methods, such as getting energy from the sun, wind, and water. New Zealand already gets about 80% of its energy from renewable sources. From the government’s point of view, to become carbon neutral, that is not enough. So it plans to increase this. Additionally, it aims to begin using more electric cars and trucks. It will also be spending $14. 5 billion to make it easier for people to get around by walking, biking, or using public transportation. Meanwhile, it has a goal of planting 1 billion trees.
Methane (甲烷) is one of the worst greenhouse gases. Surprisingly, methane from cows and sheep makes up about 34% of New Zealand’s polluting gases. However, New Zealand’s plan to go carbon neutral doesn’t cover methane from cows and sheep. It aims to reduce this kind of pollution, too, but not so much. The plan calls for cutting back on the gas by 24% to 47% by 2050. The leader of New Zealand’s Green Party, James Shaw, was responsible for much of the plan. He was clearly successful: it passed 119 votes to 1.
New Zealand has progressed from debating whether climate change is real to discussing what to do about it and is one of the few countries where going carbon neutral has become the law. Scientists say more of this sort of action is still needed right away. A report has been released by 11, 000 scientists, and they believe more countries will face the climate emergency positively. This is the first time that such a large group of scientists have used the word “emergency” to describe climate change.
1. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 2 refer to?| A．Planting more trees. | B．Using greener energy. |
| C．Stopping fossil fuels. | D．Making more vehicles. |
| A．It’s controversial. | B．It’s impractical. | C．It’s imperfect. | D．It’s eventful. |
| A．Some still do not take it seriously. | B．Many countries don’t doubt about it. |
| C．The ways have been found to rid it. | D．It might stop being carbon neutral. |
| A．Some ways of carbon emissions. | B．Global climate change emergency. |
| C．New Zealand’s low-carbon lifestyle. | D．New Zealand’s being carbon neutral. |
【推荐1】When “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” was first shown to the public last month, a group of excited animal activists gathered on Hollywood Boulevard. But they weren’t there to throw red paint on fur-coat-wearing film stars. Instead, one activist, dressed in a full-body monkey suit, had arrived with a sign praising the filmmakers: “Thanks for not using real apes (猿)!”
The creative team behind “Apes” used motion-capture (动作捕捉) technology to create digitalized animals, spending tens of millions of dollars on technology that records an actor’s performance and later processes it with computer graphics to create a final image (图像). In this case, one of a realistic-looking ape.
Yet “Apes” is more exception than the rule. In fact, Hollywood has been hot on live animals lately. One nonprofit organization, which monitors the treatment of animals in filmed entertainment, is keeping tabs on more than 2,000 productions this year. Already, a number of films, including “Water for Elephants,” “The Hangover Part Ⅱ” and “Zookeeper,” have drawn the anger of activists who say the creatures acting in them haven’t been treated properly.
In some cases, it’s not so much the treatment of the animals on set in the studio that has activists worried; it’s the off-set training and living conditions that are raising concerns. And there are questions about the films made outside the States, which sometimes are not monitored as closely as productions filmed in the States.
1. Why did the animal activists gather on Hollywood Boulevard?| A．To see famous film stars. | B．To oppose wearing fur coats. |
| C．To raise money for animal protection. | D．To express thanks to some filmmakers. |
| A．The cost of making “Apes.” | B．The creation of digitalized apes. |
| C．The publicity about “Apes.” | D．The performance of real apes. |
| A．Listing completely. | B．Directing professionally. |
| C．Promoting successfully. | D．Watching carefully. |
【推荐2】Weekly Round-up
①Tours that provide a window on wildlife without harming the animals are a welcome development for Chinese animal lovers, a recent survey found. About 60 percent of interviewees said that they would refuse to take part in tours that might badly influence the normal life of animals in the wild or be harmful to wildlife.
②The number of Chinese studying abroad grew at a slower rate（比率）in 2019, as more students have come to realize that studying abroad does not ensure a well-paid job in foreign countries. About 78 percent of Chinese students abroad plan to work in China either right after graduation or after working abroad for a while.
③A survey by American Councils for International Education，showed that there were 227,086 Chinese learners across the formal US education system, making Chinese the third most popular language being studied.
④Passengers found eating or drinking on the Beijing subway who do not stop when they are asked will face having their actions noted on their social credit（信用）score according to Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport.
1. What can you infer from News ①?| A．Chinese tourists will not do any harm to wildlife from now on. |
| B．The tours are specially designed for Chinese to protect wildlife. |
| C．Many tourists in China have a strong sense of animal protection. |
| D．The tours make more tourists become interested in wild animals. |
| A．Most Chinese students will no longer go abroad for education. |
| B．Most Chinese students studying abroad plan to work in China. |
| C．Chinese students studying abroad can find jobs easily in China. |
| D．Chinese students studying abroad can get well-paid jobs in China. |
| A．227,086 Chinese learners have been to America to study languages |
| B．Chinese has become the most popular language in the United States |
| C．passengers are not allowed to drink or eat on the Beijing subway |
| D．passengers will be punished and fined if they eat or drink on the subway |
SYDNEY: As they sat sharing sweets beside a swimming pool in 1999, Shane Gould and Jessicah Schipper were simply getting along well, chatting about sport, life and anything else that came up.
Yet in Sydney next month, they will meet again by the pool, and for a short time the friends will race against each other in the 50-meter butterfly in the Australian championships at Homebu Bay.
Gould, now a 47-year-old mother of four, has announced she will be making a return to elite competition (顶级赛事) to swim the one event, having set a qualifying (合格的) time of 30. 32 seconds in winning gold at last year’s United States Masters championships. Her comeback comes 32 years after she won three golds at the Munich Olympics.
Schipper, now a 17-year-old girl from Brisbane with a bright future of going to Athens for her first Olympics, yesterday recalled (回忆) her time with Gould five years ago. “I was at a national youth camp on the Gold Coast and Shane had come along to talk to us and watch us train.” Schipper explained. “It seemed as if we had long been good friends. I don’t know why. We just started talking and it went from there.”
“She had a lot to share with all of us at that camp. She told us stories about what it was like at big meets like Olympics and what it was like to be on an Australian team. It was really interesting.”
Next time, things will be more serious: “I will still be swimming in the 50m butterfly at the nationals, so there is a chance that I could actually be competing against Shane Gould.” said Schipper, who burst onto the scene at last year’s national championships with second places in the 100 m and 200 butterfly.
1. What is the passage mainly about?
| A．Stories happening in swimming competitions. |
| B．Two women swimmers winning Olympic golds. |
| C．Lessons learned from international swimming championships. |
| D．Friendship and competition between two swimmers. |
| A．talk about sport and life | B．go back to elite competition |
| C．set a qualifying time and win gold | D．take part in the same sports event |
| A．15 | B．17 | C．22 | D．30 |
| A．the Olympics | B．the youth camp |
| C．the friendship | D．the Australian team |
| A．was no longer Gould’s friend | B．had learned a lot from Gould |
| C．was not interested in Gould’s stories | D．would not like to compete against Gould |
【推荐1】It was the 50th anniversary (周年) of the moon landing last year. Astronomy lovers are not the only ones who are excited about it; publishers(出版商) are also offering a number of books to mark the event.
Shoot for the Moon James Donovan
Little, Brown and Co. $30
This retelling of the space race begins with the Soviet Union’s Sputnik satellite in 1957 to the historic Apollo 11 program twelve years later. The book offers details about the characters of the spacemen, engineers and others who made the U. S. space program a success.
One Giant Leap
Charles Fishman
Simon & Schuster, $29.99
Getting to the moon required a million hours of work, this book says. Accordingly, the story centers on the engineers, project managers and others who worked long and hard to get the Apollo program off the ground.
Picturing Apollo 11
J. L. Pickering and John Bisney
Univ of Florida, $45
Packed with hundreds of photos (some are published for the first time), this book reads like a photo book of the Apollo 11 program. The photos are moments from spaceman training, as well as the excitement of liftoff, the historic landing and the return home of the three men.
Apollo’s Legacy Roger D.
Launius Smithsonian Books,
$27.95
A space historian examines the Apollo program in different ways: as a political (政治的) machine in the Cold War and an important cultural moment. The book explores different views on the U. S. moonshot project from scientists, politicians, the media and the public during the space race and beyond.
1. What is Shoot for the Moon mainly about?| A．History of the space race. | B．The shoot of two satellites. |
| C．Cooperation of different countries. | D．Humans’ understanding of the moon. |
| A．James Donovan’s | B．Charles Fishman’s |
| C．J. L. Pickering and John Bisney’s | D．Roger D. Launius’s |
| A．Shoot for the Moon | B．One Giant Leap |
| C．Picturing Apollo 11 | D．Apollo’s Legacy |
【推荐2】Prospect Park Soiree
DESCRIPTION
Attend the most celebrated party of the year! We provide the entertainment and breathtaking setting, while you gather with thousands of friends—new and old—to enjoy an evening under the stars in Prospect Park.
Wear your most festive clothes, prepare a delicious feast, and dine and dance under the stars in one of Prospect Park's most secluded locations. Show off your creativity with a show-stopping topper —a fabulous hat— as well as table decor that celebrates the beautiful surroundings.
We are excited to introduce this year's entertainment!
Inspired by the Big Band Era of Jazz, Dandy Wellington and his Band have taken the sounds of the 1930's and 40's and created a world of well-dressed music. Post-dinner, enjoy a DJ dance party with DJ Cosmo Baker, who has played alongside artists as diverse as Drake, Jay-Z, Frank Ocean, The Roots, Erykah Badu, Pitbull, Trey Songz and Moby.
Proceeds benefit Prospect Park Alliance, the non-profit organization that sustains, restores ind advances Prospect Park for the benefit of the diverse communities that call Brooklyn home.
EVENT DETAILS:
5pm: Gates open
6pm: Dinner begins with live jazz of Dandy Wellington and his Band
8 pm: Dance party begins with a live set by DJ Cosmo Baker
10 pm: Soiree concludes
Learn more and view our event galleries!
Please note:
•Guests bring their own food and table decor. Tables and chairs are provided. •Tables each accommodate up to 10 guests.
•Groups of 20+ can contact us at soiree@prospectpark.org for assistance.
•Groups smaller than 10 people are encouraged to share tables.
•Prospect Park Soiree will take place, rain or shine.
•Help us keep the Park green: trash bags will be provided.
•Barbecues and other open flames are not allowed in Prospect Park. 'Tents and other structures are not permitted.
•Tickets are non-refundable, but are transferable.
1. What can we learn about Prospect Park Soiree?| A．People can attend Prospect Park Soiree for free. |
| B．People can camp in Prospect Park under the stars. |
| C．Live jazz and a DJ dance party are available to people. |
| D．Prospect C.Park Alliance provides financial support for it. |
| A．you'd better leave the park before midnight |
| B．You should contact the staff there in advance |
| C．you'd better introduce him / her to other participants |
| D．you will be advised to share a table with other people |
【推荐3】Jean is a bright young woman who comes from a rich and famous family. She goes to a good university and has everything that money can buy. Well, almost everything. The problem is that the people in Jean's family are so busy that they can hardly find time to be with her. In fact, Jean is quite lonely.
So Jean spends a lot of time on her QQ. She likes being anonymous(匿名), talking to people who do not know about her famous family and her rich life. She uses the name Linda on QQ and has made a lot of friends who she keeps in touch with quite often.
Last year Jean made a very special friend on QQ. His name was David and lived in San Francisco. David was full of stories and jokes. He and Jean had a common(共同的) interest in rock music and modern dance. So it always took them hours to talk happily on QQ and sometimes they even forgot their time. Of course, they wanted to know more about each other. David sent a picture of himself: He was a tall, good-looking young man with a big, happy smile. As time went by, they became good friends and often sent cards and small things to each other. When Jean's father told her that he was going on a business trip to San Francisco, she asked him to let her go with him so that she could give David a surprise for his birthday. She would take him the latest DVD of their favorite rock singer. But when she knocked on David's door in San Francisco, she found that her special friend was a twelve-year-old boy named Jim!
1. Jean spends a lot of her time on QQ because she is _______.| A．rich | B．famous |
| C．young | D．lonely |
| A．made her quite happy on QQ | B．was from San Francisco |
| C．sent her a picture of himself | D．was tall and good-looking |
| A．“David” | B．Both“David” and Jean. |
| C．Jean. | D．Neither“David”nor Jean. |
| A．Don't believe those you get to know on QQ so easily. |
| B．People don't use their real names on QQ so often. |
| C．Don't go to meet those you get to know on QQ. |
| D．People should tell their real names to others on QQ. |
