6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What do the British like doing with birds according to the speaker?

A．Eating them.

B．Watching them.

C．Hunting them.

2. What effect have the British had on wild birds?

A．They have increased their numbers.

B．They have allowed one type to take over.

C．They have changed their natural habits.

3. Who are most likely to be interested in the talk?

A．Gardeners.

B．Pet owners.

C．Nature lovers.

8 . It is late autumn—millions of gardeners across the northern hemisphere, pulled on their thickest sweaters, spent hours clearing large piles of leaves and packed them into plastic bags at the end of driveways.

In the US alone, nearly 10 million tonnes of garden waste go to landfill every year. That is a large amount of effort, not just from an environmental viewpoint but from that of our aching backs, too. So where does this advice come from? Well, it largely comes from the belief that thick fallen leaves can make plants under them unable to breathe, especially shorter grass. They shut down important photosynthesis (光合作用) and get in the way of the growth of the shorter grass. However, this received wisdom has recently been questioned by researchers at Wisconsin University.

The key finding of their new research was that although clearing fallen leaves is one of the most common gardening practices, it makes very little sense. In natural ecosystems, fallen leaves help return nutrients necessary for healthy plant growth to the soil, which greatly improves soil condition. Removing leaves year after year breaks this ecological (生态的) balance. Letting some leaves stick around to cover your garden is a great way to help your grass and the local ecosystem.

They further explained that if up to 50percent of your grass lawn (草坪) is covered by fallen leaves, you might as well go back indoors and put your feet up. The advantages of this light leaf coverage far outweigh the disadvantages—the leaves will quickly break down and help next year’s lawn grow far better than if you had cleared them. Only at over 50 percent coverage do the Wisconsin researchers recommend clearing.

So why not consider leaving the leaves? Save time, carbon and effort, and in exchange get a healthier lawn from this garden waste—that seems like a pretty good deal. And how many plastic bags could be saved by simply not binning fallen leaves every year? In the US alone, about 700 million.

1. What does the author describe in paragraph 1?

A．An amazing autumn game.	B．A common sight in gardens.
C．A hot attraction in the north.	D．An extreme weather event.

2. What is the received wisdom?

A．Fallen leaves need not be cleared.

B．Fallen leaves protect shorter grass.

C．Fallen leaves block photosynthesis.

D．Fallen leaves are hard to break down.

3. The new research finds clearing fallen leaves makes little sense, because ________.

A．it ruins city image	B．it breaks gardening rules
C．it affects local economy	D．it causes ecological damage

4. What’s the author’s attitude to Wisconsin University’s study?

A．Doubtful.

B．Positive.

C．Unclear.

D．Worried.

9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Located at the western part of Hangzhou, just under 5km away from the West Lake, Xixi National Wetland Park distinguishes itself as     1     exceptional urban place. This park is a pioneering example of how urban life combines agriculture with culture, making it a     2    (true) unique destination. Along with Xihu and Xiling famous, respectively,     3     their natural scenery and cultural heritage, Xixi National Wetland Park is one of the celebrated “Three Xi’s of Hangzhou”.

Covering a vast area of 11.5sq.km., the park consists of three causeways (堤道)     4     features ten famous sights. Nearly 70% of the park    5    (occupy) by river ports, ponds and small lakes, which explains a wetland environment. These waterways cross the park,     6    (divide) it into distinct sections: the east, the west, and the central part.

Recently the government     7    (establish) ecological protection zones as well as an sightseeing zone. Additionally, visitors can explore the Wetland Science Exhibition Hall, conveniently     8    (locate) at the park’s main entrance.

There is no right way     9    (see) the Xixi wetlands. It is an area of unmatched peace and quiet — filled with history and natural beauty. The only true thing that can be said of the Xixi wetlands is     10     if you haven’t seen them, you haven’t really seen Hangzhou.

10 . 阅读下面短文，根据内容和提示，在空白处填入适当的内容(一个单词或括号内单词的正确形式) 。

The Golden Pheasant (红腹锦鸡), also known     1     the Chinese Pheasant, is a beautiful bird that can     2     (find) in the mountainous areas of southern and western China. It is     3     (common) recognized for its eye-catching feathers, making it a true symbol of beauty. The Golden Pheasant is a medium-sized bird, measuring about 90 centimeters in length, including its long     4     impressive tail. The male Golden Pheasant shows off a beautiful mix of bright colors. It is unmistakable with its golden crest (鸡冠) and bright red body. The female, on     5     other hand, has more unnoticeable colors, with brown and grey feathers. This bird is also known for its beautiful movements. It spends its time     6     (search) for berries and     7       (insect) on the forest floor.

Sadly, because of habitat (栖息地) loss, the Golden Pheasant faces challenges in the wild Protection measures are in place to save this beautiful bird and its     8     (nature) habitat.

The Golden Pheasant is a truly wonderful bird, impressing     9     (we) with its beautiful colors. It serves as a reminder of the magic of nature and the need     10     (protect) and value our unique wildlife.