Koala bears (考拉熊) and kangaroos (袋鼠) are two kinds of animals in Australia. They are both national treasures (国宝) of Australia. They are also very famous around the world.
The koala bear is a kind of little, short and fat animal. It has two big ears on its head. It is very cute and looks like a toy bear. A baby koala is very small when it is born. It has no hair and it cannot see anything either. It lives in its mother’s pouch (育儿袋) around a year. The koala sleeps during the day and eats at night. It feeds on a kind of leaves. It gets water from those leaves, so it doesn’t need water. The koala seldom swims, although it can swim well. Koalas once were in danger because some people killed them. Now they are protected better than before. Their number now is about 40,000.
However, the kangaroo is another kind of animal in Australia. It has short front legs, long and strong back legs, so it can jump very high. It looks like a big mouse. The kangaroo’s favorite food is grass. Most of them like to eat outside. It likes to live in groups. It is the national symbol of Australia. There are more kangaroos than people in Australia.
National Treasures of Australia | ||
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Koala Bear |
Kangaroo |
Appereance (外貌) | little, short and fat | short front legs, long and back legs |
Food | grass | |
Habit | live in | |
about 40,000 | more than people in Australia | |
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Do you know that the world’s largest bird can’t fly? It’s an ostrich (鸵鸟). Why can’t it fly? It’s too big. An ostrich can be more than eight feet tall. It can weigh more than 330 pounds. Although ostriches cannot fly, these African birds can run quite fast. Their highest speed is about forty miles per hour. They can run fast to escape from danger.
The female (雌性) ostrich lays from six to twelve large eggs in the nest. The ostrich egg is very large and weighs about four pounds. That’s 24 times as heavy as a chicken egg. Both the male and the female sit on the nest and wait until the nest is full of eggs. Then they take turns to sit on the nest to keep the eggs warm. In this way, the eggs are cared for every minute, and growing chicks (雏鸟) in the eggs will become neither too hot nor too cold.
After about six weeks, the little chicks come out. They grow rapidly. By the time they are a month old, they can run as fast as their parents.
When an ostrich is frightened, it tries to hide by lying flat on the ground with its head and neck pulled out. From a distance, it looks as though it has hidden its head. Ostriches don’t need to hide often. Their strong legs are good for both running and fighting.
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There are two mice. They are called John and Mike. They are good friends. One mouse lives in the country, the other mouse lives in the city. On a sunny day, they met in the street.
Mike: Hi, John! Have a look at my house in the country. I’m sure you can enjoy yourself.
John: I’d love to. But I hear that the food is not delicious, and your house is not good. Is that true?
Mike: No, that’s not true. Go and see!
Then John goes to the countryside with Mike.
John: Why do you live in a hole in the field? You should come and live in the city, You would live in a nice house made of stone. You can have better food to eat. You must come and see me at my house in the city.
Mike: Thanks! Maybe you are right. I’ll visit your house one day.
Several days later, Mike went to John’s house in the city. The house was big and beautiful. They sat in the living room, having a big dinner comfortably. Suddenly, there was a big noise.
John: Run! Run! The cat is coming!
Mike: Oh, no! It’s terrible! Both the house and the food are nice, but I do not like living in the city. I enjoy living in my hole in the field, for it is better to be poor but happy than to be rich but afraid.
John: But each day is exciting, right?
1. What’s the relationship （关系） between John and Mike?2. Where does John live?
3. Why doesn’t Mike like living in the city?
4. Which one do you want to be, the mouse living in the city or the one living in the country? Why?
【推荐3】Once upon a time, in the forest there lived a baby elephant who had no friends. None of the animals wanted to be his friend because he was too large.
One day, a wild fire happened in the forest. The animals ran to safer places. The dry trees caught fire and the fire was sure to go all around the forest. The baby elephant ran to the nearest river, collected much water in his trunk（象鼻）and rushed to the burning trees. He sprayed（喷）the water on the fire. Finally, he put out the fire.
Later, while he was resting after the hard job, all the animals came to him and expressed their thanks for his kind help in time. They were now ready to regard him as their good friend and their hero. They said, “A friend in need is a friend indeed.”
The baby elephant was happy to get so many friends and played games with them. He walked through the forest, carrying several small animals on his back.
1. Why did the baby elephant have no friends at first?2. Where did the wild fire happen?
3. Who put out the fire in the end?
4. What did the baby elephant do when he walked through the forest?
5. How do you like the baby elephant?
Do you know that people will die early if they have no friends during their lifetime? The survey shows if you want to live longer and more happily, you need to have some friends who can share your sadness and happiness or can be helpful when you are in trouble.
The following four types of friends are just what you need to keep the doctor away.
1. A Loyal Best Friend Everyone needs a friend who will support you in different situations. This kind of friend knows all of your deepest and darkest secrets, but still loves you all the same.
2. A Friendly Neighbor These days, a lot of people don’t know their own neighbors. It’s a shame, because some neighbors can be the most helpful people. If you forget to lock the front door when you are on holiday, you can call your neighbors to lock it for you. So it’s wonderful to have nice and helpful neighbors.
3. A Workmate You’ll find it much easier to chat with someone than eating lunch alone every day. Your workmate doesn’t have to be your best friend. If you two get along well with each other, you can always start going out with them outside of the office.
4. A Friend From a Different Culture If everyone had a friend from a different culture, the world would be a much better place. Remember that don’t be friends with someone just because they’re from a different culture. Instead, keep your mind open, and if you meet someone from other places, try to learn about their customs, values, and traditions.
If you have such kinds of friends, you will surely live longer and more happily.
1. According to Paragraph 1, why do we need friends?Reason 1:
Reason 2:
2. According to the passage, fill in the chart. (每空5个词以内)
Types of friends | What can they do |
| A Loyal Best Friend | They will |
| A Friendly Neighbor | They can |
3. If you have a workmate, it is
4. What can we learn from a different culture?
5. What will happen if we have four types of friends?
During the two sessions (两会), people around the world talk about China. Have you ever wondered what issues (话题) Generation Z (“Z世代”: people born 1995－2009) are most interested in? The latest survey from TEENS might give you some clues.
The survey lists 10 categories (类别), including social issues, education and culture, with each having several sub-issues (子话题). By March 10, more than 1,300 Gen Zers have taken part in the survey, including some from overseas. Let’s take a look.
In March, TEENS did a survey on topics of the two sessions to see what interests Gen Zers the most. Among all issues, mental health of minors (未成年人) got the most votes. Promoting (弘扬) traditional culture (83%) and military talent cultivation (人才强军) (82%) followed closely.
The top choices of Chinese Generation Z are not unexpected. Take mental health as an example. Reports on mental health problems of minors have increased in recent years. The rate of depression (抑郁) among minors was nearly 25 percent, according to the Report on National Mental Health Development in China (2019-2020). In November 2021, the Ministry of Education included screening (检查) for depression in students’ regular health checks. The survey shows that teenagers themselves have realized the urgency (紧急) of the problem and want it solved, too.
Born between 1995 and 2010, Gen Zers are often hard to define (定义). People seem to know little about them. Thanks to this survey, we are able to get a glimpse (瞥见) of what Gen Zers care about and paint a picture of what they are like.
The attention they give to mental health shows that they care for their own well-being(福利). They are alert (警觉的) to how they feel. When they don’t feel well, they are brave enough to speak out and ask for help.
Although they are young, they understand the power of tradition and culture. They believe that China is deeply rooted in traditional culture, which can give them great strength and inspiration (启发).
Instead of only focusing on themselves, Gen Zers also set their eyes on a bigger picture. They care about China’s position (地位) in the world and believe that technology and talents can help make a strong army and nation.
“A nation will prosper only when its young people thrive,” said President Xi Jinping. As Gen Zers have sharp insight (洞察力) and a great sense of responsibility, they are expected to become the engine room (最具影响力的部分) in realizing China’s rejuvenation (复兴).
回答下面5个问题，每题答案不超过8个词。
1. How many categories are included in the survey done by TEENS?
2. What topic makes Gen Zers most interested in?
3. If Gen Zers have problems with their mental health, what will they do bravely?
4. In Gen Zers’ opinion, what can help make our army and nation stronger?
5. As Gen Zers, what personality should you have? (言之有理即可)
【推荐3】On Earth Day, people around the world work to protect our planet. But April 22nd isn’t the only day this happens. Many people, including kids, protect the earth all year round. Here are some kid heroes’ stories.
Saving the frogs
Justin Sather is from California, USA. He has always loved frogs. When he was five, Justin learned that their habitat （栖息地） was in danger. So he started a group called For the Love of Frogs. He sold toy frogs to raise money. Now, Justin is ten. He has raised more than ＄20, 000 to help frogs.
Cleaning up
Jeremy Muchilwa, 13, and Michelle Muchiwa, 15, are from Kisumu, Kenya. After going to the Ocean Heroes Bootcamp in June 2020, they decided to fight plastic pollution. They called on the community to pick up plastic waste in nearby Lake Victoria. “Everyone can solve a problem. You can use your talents to create change,” said Michelle.
Making electricity
While he was playing with a friend on AstroTurf （阿斯特罗人造草皮） in Naples, USA, 11-year-old Bob Miller found that it got very hot, much hotter than real grass. After that Bob used his knowledge of science and made SoleX Turf by himself. It uses the heat from AstroTurf to make electricity. It is good for the environment.
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Saving the frogs | Justin started a group called For the Love of Frogs. He raised money by |
Jeremy and Michelle tried to fight plastic pollution. They called on the community to pick up plastic waste in nearby Lake Victoria. Michelle thought that everyone could solve a problem and they | |
Making electricity | Bob found that AstroTurf got much hotter than real grass while playing with a friend. After that Bob used his knowledge of science and made SoleX Turf by himself. The heat from AstroTurf |
