Do you know that the falcon (猎鹰) is among the fastest animals in the world? It can fly at a speed of about 200 miles per hour. You might think a bird that could fly so fast would be safe from most type s of danger. But that is not true. By the 1970s, they had already been endangered. Luckily, people begin to protect them. The number of falcons is rising now.
One unusual thing about falcons is that they like to make their nests (巢) in high places. In nature, they often nest on mountain tops and on the sides of cliffs (悬崖). Falcons have also got used to life in cities. They nest on tall buildings and bridges in cities. The height of these nests is from 50 to 200 feet in the air.
They also like to return to the same nesting place every year. Both the mother and father falcons help to raise the babies. The mother stays more time in the nest. The father hunts and brings back food for her and the babies.
Many people all around the country work very hard to help falcons live to adulthood. There are even video cameras fixed up in many places. This way, people can make sure the birds and their eggs stay protected. Falcons are lucky to have so many people who keep an eye on them.
1. What can we know about falcons?| A．Falcons can fly about 200 metres in 60 minutes. |
| B．The number of falcons hasn’t risen now. |
| C．Falcons only live on the sides of cliffs. |
| D．Falcons have been used to living in cities. |
| A．The mother. | B．The father. |
| C．The babies. | D．Both the father and the mother. |
| A．disappointing | B．hopeful |
| C．worrying | D．dangerous |
| A．A sports book. | B．A business book. |
| C．A nature book. | D．A life book. |
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【推荐1】Have you ever tried Shaxian Snacks(沙县小吃)? You may find Shaxian Snacks restaurants in nearly every Chinese city. But now the popular restaurant chain(连锁店) is going overseas(海外).
Last month, Shaxian Snacks opened its first store in York City. It was so popular that all of its food sold out within three hours on the first day it was open.
Shaxian Snacks comes from Shaxian county in Fujian province. Many local(当地的) people left the county in past years to work in other parts of China. And of course, they brought their food with them. Now more and more people love it.
Shaxian Snacks sells local foods from Shaxian such as peanut butter noodles(花生酱拌面)and pork wontons(猪肉馄饨).There are many dishes to choose from. Some are traditional, while others are new. But the thing they have in common is that none of them is expensive. That might be why they’re so popular. At the Shaxian Snacks store in the US, a full meal costs about the same as a meal at KFC or McDonald’s.
1. What has Shaxian Snacks done recently?| A．It has stopped selling food in China. |
| B．It just opened its first overseas store. |
| C．The food in all of its stores in China sold out. |
| D．It has opened restaurants in every Chinese city. |
| A．How popular Shaxian Snacks is in New York. |
| B．Why Shaxian country is famous. |
| C．How Shaxian Snacks became popular. |
| D．Why many people in Fujian moved to other places. |
| A．Buttered bread. | B．Peanut butter noodles. |
| C．Chicken wings. | D．Cheeseburgers. |
| A．Because it has many kinds of dishes. | B．Because it offers traditional snacks. |
| C．Because it offers many new snacks. | D．Because its dishes are cheap. |
【推荐2】The term “social phobia（社交恐惧症）” seems to have taken on popularity these days. Young people in particular are describing themselves as having “social phobia”. They prefer not to go out much, saying that it’s hard for them to make new friends or socialize. But is this a “real” disorder（病症）?
In fact, this is just a reaction to certain social situations. US researcher Ty Tashiro wrote the book Awkward（笨拙）: The Science of Why We’re. Socially Awkward and Why That’s Awesome. He explains that some people don’t “read” social situations correctly and therefore end up feeling uncomfortable.
For example, they might be afraid of breaking some kind of unspoken rule. Therefore, they start to act awkwardly because they don’t want this to happen. This might make them unwilling to socialize. They prefer to stay in instead of going out to meet new people. But this doesn’t mean they have social phobia.
“Real” social phobia—also known as social worry—is much more serious. People with social worry want to go out and interact with people but are so terrified of doing it that they cannot leave their homes. Their brains simply won’t allow them to interact with others in a normal（正常地）way. People with social phobia disorder can even experience panic attacks（惊恐发作）.
Luckily, social worry can be treated. Some people use self-help books to help them gain more control over their minds. Therapy can also help.
1. What does Paragraph 1 say about some young people?| A．They often go out alone. |
| B．They find it hard to socialize in different situations. |
| C．They develop new social skills to make themselves go out. |
| D．They don’t like to make new friends. |
| A．They have a disorder in their brains. | B．They aren’t interested in social interaction. |
| C．They are experiencing illnesses. | D．They don’t trust anyone except families. |
| A．How to improve our social skills. | B．Why people often feel worried. |
| C．What real social phobia is like. | D．How social phobia influences everyone. |
【推荐3】Do you think it’s necessary for teenagers to do chores at home? In fact, as a member of a family, everyone should share the chores. Let’s listen to what these teenagers are saying.
I love to do chores because it can help me get on with my parents. It’s a great way to show my love to them. And I like to do the dishes most. Eric, 13, Canada |
I can’t stand doing chores because it’s dirty. And I’m always busy with my studies. So how can I get a little time for doing chores? Jane, 12, the U.S. |
I like to do chores because it can help me keep healthy. And I can learn some life skills from doing them. So when you are free and feel bored, why not try to do some chores? Rita, 14, Australia |
I never mind doing chores. I like sweeping the floor. It’s easy and doesn’t take much time. I always feel happy and comfortable when seeing a clean house. Tony, 14, the UK |
1. Who hates to do chores?
| A．Tony | B．Jane | C．Eric | D．Rita |
| A．Because it can help her make more money. | B．Because it can help her make more friends. |
| C．Because it can help her keep healthy. | D．Because it can show her love to her parents. |
| A．Not all teenagers like to do chores at home. |
| B．Most parents expect their children to help them with chores. |
| C．Teenagers can learn everything from doing chores. |
| D．Doing chores can only make children feel tired or uncomfortable. |
A video of a black sun bear at the Hangzhou Zoo has become popular. In the video, the bear stands on its back legs and the fur (毛) on its behind is loose (松散的). Many people thought it was a person standing in a bear suit.
The zoo workers said that the sun bear was real. “If a person did wear a bear suit, they would be falling down within minutes because of the hot weather in summer. ”
Later, the zoo made a statement (声明) in the name of “Angela”, the sun bear. “Some people think I stand like a person. It seems you don’t understand me very well,” the statement said. “Let me say again to everyone that I am a sun bear—not a black bear, not a dog—a sun bear!”
Sun bears live in the forests of Southeast Asia. They are the smallest bears in the world. They are only about the size of a large dog. They can be 1.1-1.5 meters tall while standing on their back legs. They can weigh from 25 to 75 kilograms.
Sun bears are the least studied out of all the 8 kinds of bears. Maybe this is because they are shy and live far away from people. They are listed as vulnerable (易危的) by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Their numbers in the wild have fallen by 35% over the past thirty years, according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). They need more protection.
1. The sun bear at the Hangzhou Zoo was a person standing in a bear suit.2. Sun bears are the smallest bears in the world.
3. A sun bear is much taller than an adult man.
4. There are eight kinds of bears in the world.
5. From the last paragraph, we know sun bears need more protection.
【推荐2】Many animals are in danger around the world. Here are some examples.
| The blue whale (蓝鲸) lives in oceans around the world. It is the largest animal in the world, but it eats the smallest animals for food. Many people kill the whales. And not enough clean water is also a problem. There may be only 1,300 blue whales left. |
| The wild Bactrian camel lives in Northwest China and Mongolia. It is a large camel and the only species (种类) in the world with two humps (驼峰). There are perhaps 950 left in the wild. |
| Many Asian elephants live in India but you can find them in other countries as well. There are many elephants which work for people. There might be 35,000 Asian elephants left in the wild. |
1. How many kinds of animals does the passage talk about?
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．The blue whale. | B．The Bactrian camel. |
| C．The Asian elephant. | D．We don’t know. |
| A．In oceans around the world. | B．All over the world. |
| C．In Northwest China and Mongolia. | D．In India and some other countries. |
| A．950. | B．1,300. | C．3,500. | D．35,000. |
| A．The blue whale eats the smallest animals for food. |
| B．The whales do not have enough clean water. |
| C．The wild Bactrian camel is the only species in the world with one hump. |
| D．There are many elephants which work for people. |
【推荐3】Sperm whales（抹香鲸）live in every ocean on the earth. Their large heads help them stand out from other whales.
They have the biggest brains on Earth. Human brains weigh about 1.4 kilograms. However, a sperm whale’s brain can weigh up to 9 kilograms! They are clever sea animals. Sperm whales are good at diving（潜水）. These huge animals can get to around 2,000 meters deep and can go for over 60 minutes between breaths.
They produce Ambergris（龙涎香）that is worth as much as gold.
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| A．Scientists believe this makes it easy for them to know one another. |
| B．They are the loudest animals alive. |
| C．Here are some fun facts about them. |
| D．This makes them one of the most valuable things on Earth! |
| E．It is an amazing thing that comes from the stomach of a sperm whale. |
