1 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。       

The Great Wall winds its way from west to east, across deserts, upon mountains, through valleys till at last it reaches the sea. It is one of the most famous places of interest in China and Chinese people are very proud of it. Every year a lot of people came to the Great wall to feel the     1     (great) of the ancient people.

The Great Wall has     2     history of over twenty centuries. The first part of it     3    (build) during the Spring and Autumn Period. During the Warring States Period,     4    (many) walls were put up to defend the borders of the different kingdoms. During the Qin Dynasty, the Emperor Qinshihuang had all the walls    5    (join) up. Thus, the Great Wall came     6     being.

    7    was very difficult to build such a wall in the ancient days without any modern machines. All the work was done by hand.     8    (thousand) of men died and were buried under the wall they built. It was made not only of stone and earth,     9     also of the flesh and blood of millions of men.

Today the Great Wall is a place of interest not only to the Chinese but also to people from all over the world. Many people know the famous Chinese saying: “He     10     does not reach the Great Wall is not a true man.”

2 . Floodwaters may not look all that dangerous on TV, especially if you’re a skilled swimmer.    1    Because they can happen with little to no warning.

    2     So sign up for local weather alerts (警报), and be sure to check local forecasts if the weather starts to look a little questionable. It also helps to know what places are most likely to flood in your area.

As soon as you receive word of a flash flood, immediately head for higher ground and stay put until help arrives. If you see floodwaters, follow the advice “turn around, don’t drown.”    3    Just six inches of moving water can trip you up and knock you over. Anything deeper than your ankles is bad news, especially at night when it’s much harder to see. As you make your way to higher ground, avoid touching or getting near any electrical equipment since you’re probably wet or standing in water.     4    

If you get swept away by floodwaters, hold or climb onto something as soon as you are able. Once you’ve climbed onto something, shout loudly for help and wave an arm if possible. It’s hard for rescue teams to find people in the water, so anything you can do to make yourself more noticeable is a big help.    5     Keep shouting and waving until you’re rescued.

A．But flash floods are actually extremely dangerous.

B．Don’t go home!

C．Awareness and prevention is always going to be your best chance of survival.

D．Don’t give up!

E．And if floodwaters have reached your home, do not use your home’s power.

F．Besides, you can’t exactly tell how deep water is.

G．That means avoiding all moving water.

3 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的 正确形式。

Antarctica: the Last Continent

Antarctica is the coldest place on Earth. It’s also the     1    (dry). With very little rainfall, Antarctica is technically a desert. Covering about 14 million square kilometers around the South Pole, it is the     2    (five) largest continent in the world. Antarctica holds about 90 per cent of the world’s ice, with most of its fresh water in a frozen state. Almost all of its surface     3    (cover) by a vast ice sheet. Strong winds     4    (drive) by gravity blow from the pole to the coastline, while other winds blow round the coast. It is difficult to imagine     5     more unwelcoming place.

Yet Antarctica is home to a variety of wildlife that has adapted     6     its extreme conditions. There are different types of penguins, flying birds, seals and whales. Most animals survive thanks to     7    (they) fat,     8     protects them from the cold. But the long Antarctic winter night, as well as the extreme cold and lack of rainfall, means that only a few primitive plants can grow.

Today, scientists from many countries travel to Antarctica     9    (study) its resources. In 1959,an agreement was signed by twelve countries, and since then many more countries have joined. The countries discuss     10    (topic) together, such as scientific cooperation and protecting the environment. They are committed to making sure that Antarctica should not become the scene or object of international conflict.

8 . When you’re bored, you might start playing with a ball or other objects. Such behavior is common in people. Other animals like it too—that’s why a dog fetches a stick, or a cat bats at toys. Play is an enjoyable way to pass the time. A new study finds that it’s not just mammals that like to play. Bumblebees (大黄蜂) do it too, making them the first insects known to play.

In the study, Hiruni Samadi Galpayage Dona, an insect expert, did an experiment using 200 untrained bumblebees to see if they might play. Of those, 45 would be marked with a number when they emerged as adults.

A pathway was set up from the bumblebees’ nest to a feeding area. One side contained small wooden balls that rolled. The other side had the same number of balls, but they were stuck to the floor. Half balls on each side were colored balls. The rest were left unpainted.

For three hours a day over 18 days, Galpayage Dona found bumblebees weren’t so interested in the side where the balls didn’t move, but they explored the side areas and interacted with the balls. Once they managed to roll a ball, they strongly preferred that side. They returned, climbing on the balls and rolling them around. She also found bumblebees preferred certain colors of balls.

“There’s something about the mobility that is more interesting for the bumblebees than just colored objects,” Galpayage Dona says. In another experiment, she sometimes left the balls out overnight. “When I came in the next day, I would always find some bumblebees rolling the balls.” As with mammals, the bumblebees who played the most were the younger ones. Their play tapered off as they got older.

The scientists say it’s not clear why the bumblebees roll the balls or whether they enjoy it. But the experiment raises important questions about how the insects’ minds work and whether they have feelings.

1. How does the author introduce the topic?

A．By describing the fun of play.	B．By analyzing reasons for boredom.
C．By introducing similar phenomena.	D．By presenting animals’ cute images.

2. What did the researcher do in the experiment?

A．She trained bumblebees to play balls.

B．She put small balls along the pathway.

C．She set up a pathway in bumblebees’ nest.

D．She rewarded the bumblebees with rolled balls.

3. What does the underlined part “tapered off” probably mean in paragraph 5?

A．Mattered.

B．Helped.

C．Decreased.

D．Emerged.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．Bumblebees Prefer Shape to Color

B．Balls Are Bumblebees’ Favorite Toys

C．Playing with Objects Is Animals’ Second Nature

D．Bumblebees Are the First Insects Known to Play

10 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

When I arrived home from school, night was falling. A call came from the public: a bird of unknown species was being attacked by a group of noisy children in his front garden. He scared them off and grabbed their victim. I immediately called for my classmate Jack to the spot.

We were standing in front of a stranger’s house in an unfamiliar street, rescue box in hand. My head full of instructions to follow. “The bird would be our first test as a volunteer wildlife rescuer!” Jack said excitedly. We had completed the two-day intensive training course the previous month and learned the basic skills of rescuing animals in various situations.

But we were anxious, too. After all, it was the first time for us to rescue a bird. Would I be able to transfer the bird neatly into my rescue box? Many worries flashed in my mind. Sensing my unease about the act ahead, Jack said, “These things are pretty easy to deal with!”

I was wondering what kind of bird it was when a kind-looking man appeared and led us inside to see our very first patient. I lifted the edge of the shoe box very slightly to see an angry-looking bird standing to attention on very thin and long legs, together with a slice of banana and a small dish of water. He didn’t know its true name but the folks called the creature Red Fan. “It’s eaten some banana,” said the man proudly. The poor soul seemed rather nervous, so l decided not to grab it by hand but just transfer the whole shoe box into my rescue box.

Back home, we could only see some minor injuries in the left wing, but there was no blood on its feathers. Jack managed to treat the injuries with some iodophor (碘伏药水). We assessed its condition to find out if it was appropriate to release the bird the next day. How could we help it spend the night peacefully? We hadn’t seen this species of bird before, let alone its habits.

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“Why not do a search on the Internet?” suggested Jack.

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The next day, we were glad to see the bird was well enough.

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