1 . In the Ituri rain forest in America live many different tribes (部落), one of _______ is Pygmy. Most of the Pygmies are not taller than four feet. They _______ only about eighty pounds each. In spite of their small size, they are the best _________ among all the jungle people. Even the great elephant can be _______ by them. They can shoot three or four arrows so _______ that often the last one leaves the bow _______ the first has hit its mark. If an arrow should miss its _________, the impatient Pygmy may become very angry, _________ his arrows and step on them.

Since they do not plant any crops, Pygmies are _______ moving around. They seldom sleep in one camp for more than a few days. In their camps there is no ____________ at all except some weapons (武器) such as spears (矛), bows, and arrows. There are ____________ cooking pots either. Food is eaten ____________ or smoked over a fire. So when the tribe moves to a new camp there is ____________ to carry except their weapons and babies too small to walk.

Pygmies can move on the trees almost as skillfully as ____________. Often they travel great distances through the branches without ____________ the ground.

One of the ____________ facts about the small men and women is their appetite (胃口). A Pygmy can ____________ sixty bananas at a single meal ______________ quantities of meat. After eating, they will ____________ on their hard earth bed and groan all night. But in the morning, they are ready to eat the same amount of food all over again.

In spite of the ____________ life, Pygmies are almost always good-natured and helpful. They seldom lie, steal or fight among themselves.

1.

A．them

B．those

C．that

D．which

2.

A．have

B．weigh

C．eat

D．carry

3.

A．players

B．farmers

C．workers

D．hunters

4.

A．frightened

B．beaten

C．caught

D．raised

5.

A．heavily

B．hurriedly

C．slowly

D．rapidly

6.

A．after

B．before

C．until

D．since

7.

A．animal

B．aim

C．eyes

D．sight

8.

A．got

B．put away

C．sell

D．break

9.

A．never

B．seldom

C．constantly

D．hardly

10.

A．furniture

B．things

C．tables

D．beds

11.

A．some

B．much

C．no

D．special

12.

A．uncooked

B．burnt

C．untouched

D．fried

13.

A．a lot

B．something

C．more

D．nothing

14.

A．birds

B．rabbits

C．monkeys

D．deer

15.

A．touching

B．feeling

C．falling

D．seeing

16.

A．interested

B．surprising

C．moving

D．known

17.

A．get up

B．take up

C．eat up

D．put up

18.

A．including

B．but

C．except

D．besides

19.

A．lie

B．lay

C．stay

D．kneel

20.

A．comfortable

B．unpleasant

C．hard

D．happy

2 . America's Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Spring

Washington, D.C.

Every spring, Washington, D.C.is blanketed in pink with cherry blossoms. To celebrate the event, come to the National Cherry Blossom Festival, which takes place from the last week in March to the second week in April. You can view the flowers or take part in festival events.

Charleston, South Carolina

No list of beautiful spring cities would be complete without mention of Charleston, South Carolina. Delight in hanging plants, cobblestone streets, and historical castles. And because of year-round pleasant temperatures, you might even hit a beach day in March or April.

North Cascades National Park, Washington

The North Cascades is home to everything from mountains to forests to grassland, and the scenery changes seasonally. In spring—the snow disappears to bring strong waterfalls, and wildflowers spot the land. Different areas will present totally unique plants, so give yourself a few days to take in the sights.

Central Park, New York

New York is the city that never sleeps, no matter what the season, but springtime is the best time to take a walk through Central Park. It is one of the most filmed locations in the world. A spring time promises walks past Victorian houses, a brief visit to ancient shops, and of course long walks by the lake.

1. Which is the best time to visit Washington, D.C.?

A．March 15.	B．April 1.
C．March 8.	D．April 28.

2. Charleston is worth a visit in spring for________.

A．cherry blossoms and various celebrations

B．pleasant weather and historical castles

C．strong waterfalls and wild flowers

D．Victorian houses, old shops, and long walks

3. If Tom is interested in movies, he may visit_________ .

A．Central Park, New York	B．North Cascades National Park
C．Charleston	D．Washington, D.C.