1 . The residents of Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin are no strangers to wild turkeys. However, Smoke, a turkey that has been living in the town since spring this year, is
Though the bird can be somewhat annoying at times, the
To show their
Randy Tews is well aware of Smoke’s
However, people are
Despite months of trying, all
| A．common | B．smart | C．wild | D．unique |
| A．flying | B．moving | C．resting | D．working |
| A．information | B．water | C．traffic | D．air |
| A．approach | B．escape | C．attack | D．scare |
| A．sorry | B．hello | C．yes | D．no |
| A．fans | B．birds | C．locals | D．cleaners |
| A．classes | B．visions | C．bonds | D．shapes |
| A．conversation | B．project | C．business | D．club |
| A．attitude | B．view | C．affection | D．talent |
| A．gave up | B．made up | C．put up | D．set up |
| A．force | B．allow | C．require | D．beg |
| A．reality | B．possibility | C．ability | D．popularity |
| A．sad | B．delighted | C．annoyed | D．excited |
| A．monitoring | B．directing | C．changing | D．recording |
| A．afraid | B．proud | C．sorry | D．sure |
| A．rest | B．photo | C．step | D．turn |
| A．gently | B．heavily | C．specially | D．suddenly |
| A．jumps | B．jogs | C．wanders | D．lies |
| A．attempts | B．struggles | C．challenges | D．tricks |
| A．unfair | B．unusual | C．uneasy | D．unsuccessful |
| A．Rainy. | B．Cloudy. | C．Sunny. |
3 . The good news is that more people bought electric vehicles （EVs） in 2020. The bad news is that sport utility （多用途的）vehicles （SUVs） continued to grow in popularity, too. “The fall in oil consumption due to the first trend was completely canceled out by the second," said Laura Cozzi, an officer at the International Energy Agency （JEA）,
Between 2010 and 2020, global carbon dioxide emissions （排放）from conventional cars fell by nearly 35 billion Lons, due to reasons such as fuel efficiency improvements as well as the switch to electric cars. Emissions from SUVs rose by more than 50 billion tons. "While the growth in EVs is encouraging, the boom in SUVs is heart-breaking," says Peters at the Cicero Climate Research Centre in Norway.
There are many reasons for the growing popularity of SUVs. For example, rising economic boom in many countries means more people are able to afford them. Some people see them as status symbols. Also, SUVs are heavily advertised by car-makers, whose profit is higher on these vehicles. Some countries, including France, have introduced plans under which more taxes are paid on heavier cars. But Peters thinks that people who are rich enough to afford SUVs won't be deterred by slightly higher taxes. "There are now some electric SUVs available, but 1 hope one day you will see more electric vehicles brought to the SUV market," says Peters.
Even if it happens, switching to electric SUVs isn't a good solution. Due to their size and bigger batteries, it takes more resources to build electric SUVs, and they consume around 15 percent more electricity. That means higher emissions unless the electricity comes entirely from renewable sources, and higher electricity demand makes it harder to green the electricity supply.
1. What can we infer from Paragraph 2?| A．Scientists should devote themselves to improving fuel efficiency. |
| B．The emission of carbon dioxide of motor vehicles has hit a new low. |
| C．Electric vehicles will certainly take the place of sport utility vehicles. |
| D．The popularity of SUVs destroys some efforts at environmental protection. |
| A．Blocked. | B．Encouraged. | C．Removed. | D．Involved. |
| A．SUVs are discounted heavily. |
| B．SUVs are often advertised by car producers. |
| C．SUVs are taxed at a lower rate in some countries. |
| D．SUVs consume fewer resources than other vehicles. |
| A．The electric SUVs should be made smaller and lighter. |
| B．The electric SUVs are a good guarantee for less pollution. |
| C．More electric SUVs don’t necessarily mean "environment-friendly". |
| D．Future electric SUVs will be powered with completely green energy. |
Paddington (帕丁熊) is one of the most famous
Such a cute bear caught people’s hearts
Paddington is so loved that it’s common
Today, this classic children’s character has grown into an
5 . Not long ago, Egypt marked the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Suez Canal. The canal connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. It helped speed world trade between the East and the West. But the man-made waterway has also helped speed the rise of other things, such as invasive(入侵的)non-native species (物种). Scientists say the invasive creatures have damaged the Mediterranean’s environment and caused native species to disappear.
The number of non-native creatures has risen since the Suez Canal was widened in 2015. The “New Suez Canal” has raised concerns in Europe and brought disagreement from many Mediterranean countries. Bella Galil is an Israeli biologist who has studied the Mediterranean for over 30 years. She says much of the ecological(生态的)damage cannot be repaired. She said urgent action is needed to ease the effects of the invasive fish and other sea life.
Galil works at Tel Aviv University’s Steinhardt Museum of Natural History. She noted that the widening and deepening of the Suez Canal has created a “moving aquarium” of species. These creatures could make coastal waters almost unusable for human beings. Galil believes the number of invasive species has reached 400. That is twice the number 30 years ago. She said this is a “historic example of the dangers of unintended consequences.”
Israel is now dealing with huge numbers of poisonous(有毒的) jellyfish that affect coastal power centers and keep people from visiting the seashore. Other poisonous species, such as the lionfish and silver-cheeked toadfish, are also appearing.
Galil said the problems of invasive species can be compared to those of climate change, pollution and over-fishing. She argues that the new species have caused a major “restructuring” of the environment. This has endangered native species.
Some experts have suggested that increasing salt levels in the canal itself could create a barrier(障碍物) that would keep invasive species out.
1. What lesson can we learn from the effects of the Suez Canal?| A．Seeing is believing. | B．Every coin has two sides. |
| C．Let nature take its course. | D．Everyone makes mistakes. |
| A．Uncaring. | B．Unclear. | C．Supportive. | D．Against. |
| A．It is from bad to worse. | B．It remains the same. |
| C．It improves a great deal. | D．It has become a completely new one. |
| A．To add some background information. | B．To stress the harm of invasive species. |
| C．To solve the problem of invasive species. | D．To compare their similarities and differences. |
6 . Floods are one of the most common disasters in the US. Some floods develop slowly. But flash floods(暴洪)can develop quickly, sometimes in just a few minutes and without any signs of rain.
（1.） If a flood is likely in your area , you should:
Listen to the radio or television for information. If there is any possibility of a flash flood, move at once to higher ground.
（2.）If you have time to prepare, you should:
Make your home safe by bringing in outdoor furniture.
（3.） If you have to leave your home right away, remember these tips:
·Do not walk through moving water.
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| A．Do not drive into flooded areas. |
| B．Do not wait for instructions to move. |
| C．Turn off all pieces of electrical equipment. |
| D．20 cm of moving water can make you fall. |
| E．Floods can cause death and loss of treasures. |
| F．Flash floods often have a dangerous wall of water. |
| G．Mud left from floodwater can contain chemicals. |
7 . Do you know a promising sea biologist? The Junior Biologist series of programmes at the Aquarium will encourage a love of science in your seven to twelve-year-old child.
Each 2 hour class includes theme-related activities, a guided gallery tour, interaction with our animal care staff behind the scene, and a journal.
Sharks:
Sharks are amazing predators with remarkable adaptation. Separate the facts from the myths about this unbelievable animal. During this 2-hour programme your seven to twelve-year-old child will:
·Touch animals in touch pools in our private classroom
·Feed animals with our animal care staff
·Take a guided tour of the art gallery to observe local shark species
·Record observations in a journal
Other activities may include:
·Discover how sharks’ senses like smell work and how they help sharks to track down their prey
·Learn the key characteristics that make a shark a shark
·See how large different species of sharks can grow
·Explore your own sense of smell
The Aquarium reserves the right to change the animal interaction without notice due to animal safety, exhibit maintenance, or animal health reasons.
EVENT INFORMATION | |
| TIME | SATURDAY, JAN. 9. 2016|9:30 A. M.-11:30 A. M. SATURDAY, JUL. 16, 2016|9:30 A. M.-11:30 A. M. |
| COST | $29.00 per child $ 25.00 group buying Aquarium admission is not included. |
| TICKETS | Purchase your tickets for Junior Biologist here. Please select the correct date from the calendar to book the correct programme. For group buying, please call to purchase your discounted tickets. Please all to RSVP(请回复). |
| AGES | 7~12 years old |
| RSVP | (562) 951-1630. Preregistration and prepayment are required unless noted. Cancellations made 72 hours before a programme will receive a full refund.Cancellations made less than 72 hours before a programme will still be charged the full programme price. |
| CATEGORY | PROGRAMMES FOR CHILDREN AGES 7~12 JUNIOR BIOLOGIST |
| A．be given a chance to feed sharks alone |
| B．be invited to draw sharks in a gallery |
| C．be allowed to feel sharks in special pools |
| D．be asked to record shark species in computers |
| A．Each shark has its own unique characteristics. |
| B．Some species of sharks will grow into big sizes. |
| C．The smell of sharks is better than that of other animals. |
| D．The sense of sharks can work well. |
| A．You have to pay for the class in advance. |
| B．You don’t need to register the programme. |
| C．You aren’t charged when giving up the class. |
| D．You should make a call to get cheaper tickets. |
8 . A group of scientists have studied the fossil (化石) of an animal, called Kongonaphon kely, which they said is an ancestor of the dinosaurs. The four-legged animal can even fit in man's hand. Scientists say it lived about 237 million years ago in what is now Madagascar, an island country off the east coast of Africa.
The researchers believe the animal came before dinosaurs. The study notes that much remains unknown about the history of dinosaurs and their winged relatives, pterosaurs (翼龙). Scientist Christian Kammerer of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, who led the study, told a news agency that based on the body size suggested by the fossil, “we argue that dinosaurs and pterosaurs evolved from a modest-sized ancestor. " John Flynn, of New York's American Museum of Natural History, was a co-writer of the study. He said the Kongonaphon's teeth showed signs of use in a way that suggested this animal ate insects.
The team examining the fossil also found evidence of soft skin coverings, including feathers. Usually, animals use fur or feathers to hide themselves from enemies or help to hunt for food. To some, fur or feathers even protect them from insect bites. But the researchers said feathers of Kongonaphon would have been especially important in the extreme climate of the early part of the Mesozoic Era (中生代). The days were hot, and the nights cold.
“Some of these things would have been quite cute animals,” said Kammerer on the light side. Looking like a dinosaur that could be held in a person’s cupped hands, it “would probably make a great pet”. Of course, no humans were around when Kongonaphon was wandering in the wild, jumping around with its strong legs and hunting for food Kammerer said.
1. What do the researchers find about Kongonaphon?| A．It has no wings. | B．It lived in unknown places. |
| C．It is very tiny in size. | D．It lives longer than dinosaur. |
| A．To protect it from insect bites. | B．To help control body temperature. |
| C．To assist it to hunt for food. | D．To defend against enemies’ attack. |
| A．Academic. | B．Humorous. | C．Surprised. | D．Excited. |
| A．To introduce an ancient animal. | B．To compare different kinds of dinosaurs. |
| C．To explore the history of dinosaurs. | D．To share a discovery about the origins of dinosaurs. |
“Not fair.” Wendi said sadly. “You promised we could go to the climbing park.”
“But the weather lady says it will rain in the afternoon,” Mum said.
“She must get it wrong,” Wendi complained, but suddenly, the rain started. “Oh,” Wendi was surprised, looking up at the sky.
“We’ll go to the climbing park another day,” Mum watched the rain.
“How does she know about the weather?” Wendi asked.
“Well, she has got a weather station, I think,” Mum was not sure.
“Grandpa might know. I’ll ask him,” Wendi said.
“We can build a little weather station in the garden, Wendi,” Grandpa explained. “You’ll need a wind vane (风向标) to see how the wind is blowing, and we can make it by ourselves. And we also need to prepare a rain gauge to measure how much rain has fallen. And, I’ve got a good thermometer for outdoors.”
“A thermometer?” Wendi said.
Grandpa laughed. “A thermometer measures the temperature. And last of all, we need a barometer (气压计), Wendi.” “A barometer tells us what the air pressure is. I’ve got one, too,” Grandpa explained.
“But what is air pressure?” Wendi asked.
“Well, if the air pressure changes, the weather will change,” Grandpa answered.
When everything was ready, Grandpa and Wendi got down to business, and soon a little garden weather station came into being.
Grandpa gave Wendi a list and said, “You have to keep a list of all the wind, rain and temperature changes. That’s when you’ll see how the weather is changing. And then you really will be a weathergirl.”
Rainy, Windy, Sunny, Snowy, Hot, Cold, Cloudy, Stormy, Very Windy…
Wendi painted many cards for all the things a weathergirl has to say.
Hearing the news, all Wendi’s friends visited her garden weather station.
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Wendi was a very good weathergirl until one icy cold winter day.
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After seeing this, Grandpa said to Wendi, “No weathergirl is always right, but it will snow soon, I am sure.”
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Last month, our school launched a campaign which intention was to promote environmental protection. The campaign lasted for one week. Firstly, there is a photo display to show the seriously pollution caused by human activities. Secondly, there was a lecture on many small step that we could take in our daily life to protect environment. For example, taking the bus or use the bike-sharing system would be a good way. Last but not least, we students were encouraged to decorating our classrooms with recycled materials. Through the campaign, we have been learned a lot. We realize that it is our responsible to leave a better, clean and healthier planet for future generations.
