1 . A group of frogs were traveling through the woods, but unluckily two of them fell into a deep pit(坑). All the other frogs _________ the pit. When they saw how _________ the pit was, they told the two frogs that they might as well be dead.

The two frogs _________ what the others were saying and tried to jump up out of the pit with all of their physical _________. The other frogs kept telling them to _________. Finally, one of the frogs paid attention to the comments, _________ considered them, and gave up. He _________ down and died.

The other frog continued to jump as _________ as he could. Once again, the crowd of frogs _________ him to stop the pain and just die. He jumped even harder and finally __________ it out. When he got out, the other frogs said, “Did you not hear us?” The frog __________ to them that he was a little __________. He thought they were encouraging him the __________ time.

This story teaches two lessons: First, there is power of life and death in the __________. An encouraging word to someone who is __________ can lift him up and help him make it through the day. Second, a destructive word to someone who is down can be __________ it takes to kill him. Be __________ of what you say. Speak life to those who cross your path.

The __________ of words is great. It is sometimes hard to understand that an encouraging word can go such a long way. Anyone can speak words that __________ to rob another of the spirit to continue in __________ times.

1.

A．jumped over

B．looked through

C．came down

D．gathered around

2.

A．big

B．deep

C．dangerous

D．wide

3.

A．ignored

B．understood

C．followed

D．approved

4.

A．weight

B．height

C．strength

D．shape

5.

A．continue

B．stop

C．cheer

D．relax

6.

A．seriously

B．confidently

C．actively

D．peacefully

7.

A．slowed

B．went

C．climbed

D．fell

8.

A．much

B．high

C．hard

D．fast

9.

A．pointed at

B．shouted at

C．smiled at

D．glared at

10.

A．worked

B．turned

C．left

D．made

11.

A．explained

B．apologized

C．promised

D．turned

12.

A．blind

B．deaf

C．clever

D．honest

13.

A．past

B．present

C．all

D．whole

14.

A．tongue

B．society

C．communication

D．competition

15.

A．grateful

B．energetic

C．depressed

D．stupid

16.

A．who

B．that

C．what

D．which

17.

A．careful

B．proud

C．afraid

D．free

18.

A．function

B．energy

C．power

D．skill

19.

A．appear

B．mean

C．happen

D．tend

20.

A．joyful

B．difficult

C．memorable

D．exciting

2 . A five-­year-­old dog named Kelsey has been praised as a hero for helping to save the life of her owner who slipped in the snow and broke his neck.

The man, Bob, was alone when he left his farmhouse on New Year’s Eve to collect firewood.Expecting a journey of only several meters, Bob was wearing just long johns (衬裤), a shirt and slippers when he went outside, although the temperature was around －4℃.

After the accident, he was unable to move in the snow. Fortunately, Kelsey came to his assistance.

“I was shouting for help, but my nearest neighbor is about 400 meters away, and it was 10:30 p. m.,” Bob explained. “By the next morning, my voice was gone and I couldn’t yell for help, but Kelsey didn’t stop barking.”

Kelsey’s companion kept him warm by lying on top of him. She licked his face and hands to keep him awake. “Kelsey kept barking but never left my side,” Bob recalled. “I knew I couldn’t give up and that it was my choice to stay alive.”

Bob spent 20 hours in the freezing cold. When he finally lost consciousness, his dog kept barking. Finally, hearing the barking, Bob’s neighbor discovered him at 6:30 p. m. on New Year’s Day and called the emergency services at once. When Bob arrived in hospital, his body temperature was below 21℃. However, doctors were surprised to find that he didn’t have any frostbite (冻疮). They believed it was because of Kelsey’s determination to keep him warm. Dr. Chaim Colen, the doctor who treated Bob, said, “His dog really saved him.He was very fortunate.”

Bob said he was very grateful to both Dr. Colen and his Kelsey. “They saved my life. They are truly heroes!”

1. What happened to Bob on New Year’s Eve?

A．He left his dog alone in his farmhouse.

B．He was praised for saving a dog owner.

C．He broke his neck and couldn’t move.

D．He heard his neighbor’s shouting for help.

2. Why did Kelsey keep barking?

A．To keep warm.

B．To stay alive.

C．To keep Bob awake.

D．To seek help from others.

3. How does Dr. Colen feel about Kelsey?

A．Helpful.	B．Fortunate.
C．Grateful.	D．Friendly.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．A Neck­breaking Accident

B．The Magic Night

C．Warmth on a Winter’s Night

D．Determination to Keep Alive

3 . Unbelievable Stories of Animals Acting Just Like Humans

Horses are picky eaters

Horses have an even better sense of smell than humans do. When horses raise their noses and open their nostrils (鼻孔), their nervous system allows them to sense smells we can’t sense. This might explain why they refuse dirty water and carefully move around meadows, eating only the tastiest grasses, experts say.

Whale says thanks

In 2018, a whale expert spotted a humpback whale trapped in a fishing net and spent an hour freeing it. Afterward, in an hour-long display of thanks, the whale swam near their boat and leaped into the air about 40 times.

Pandas like to be naughty

Is there anything more lovely than a baby panda, except maybe a human baby? In fact, baby pandas sometimes behave like human babies. They sleep in the same positions and value their thumbs. Pandas are shy by nature for its shy behaviors such as covering its face with a paw or ducking its head when confronted by a stranger.

A cat honors its owner

Paper towels, and a plastic cup are just a few of the gifts that Toldo, a devoted three-year-old gray-and-white cat, has placed on his former owner Iozzelli Renzo’s grave every day since the man died in September 2018. Renzo adopted Toldo from a shelter when the cat was three months old, and the two formed an inseparable bond. After Renzo passed away, Toldo followed the coffin to the cemetery, and now “stands guard” the grave for hours at a time.

1. What can horses do to pick delicious grasses?

A．Feel them.

B．Taste them.

C．Smell them.

D．Observe them.

2. What do the whale and the cat have in common according to the passage?

A．They are clever.

B．They have a grateful heart.

C．They are active and lovely.

D．They have a good sense of smell.

3. Which of the following acts like a human baby according to the passage?

A．The whale

B．The cat.

C．The horse.

D．The panda.

4 . 语法填空

A group of frogs were traveling through the woods, and two of them     1    （fall）into a hole．All the other frogs looked down．When they saw how deep     2    hole was，they told the two frogs that they would die soon．

At first, both of the two frogs didn't care their words and tried    3    best to jump out of the hole. The other frogs kept telling them to stop, because they thought there was no chance     4    (jump)out of such a deep hole. Finally, one of the two frogs believed these words and gave up. He fell down and died．

The other frog continued to jump as hard as he could. Once again，the crowd of frogs shouted at him to stop the pain and just die. He jumped even    5    (hard)and finally succeeded. When he got out, the other frogs asked, "Didn't you hear us?"    6    their great surprise, the frog turned out to be a deaf. He thought they were helping him all the time, not    7    (stop) him．

This story teaches us two lessons: There is power of life and death in the tongue. Well-meant words can help people in trouble. But, evil words sometimes can kill them. Be careful of    8    you say．

Remember the power of words. Anyone can speak words     9    are likely to make people give up in difficult     10    (time).

5 . As we "happen to be" the best creature in the world, it's our duty to look after other species. Here are some points which might help to protect wildlife.

Join organizations like Greenpeace and World Wildlife Fund. They have devoted themselves to protecting the earth and its animals. Many volunteers join organizations like these and work for the environment.     1    

    2     Don't buy anything made from ivory or things like this. Baby seals are hunted for their skin, as it is used to make expensive coats. Don't buy them.

    3     You can write a heartfelt and logical letter to the government, stating your ideas about this problem and how it can be solved.

Recycle and reuse. It will reduce the need to have more raw materials to produce something like paper or tissue.     4     And wild animals' home will not be destroyed.

Governments should create more safe zones and national parks for wild animals.     5     Governments should apply strict laws to stop hunting.

I hope you find this post helpful. Share your views about this issue and let your voice be heard.

A．Stop hunting for pleasure.

B．Feedback to the government.

C．As a result, fewer trees will be cut down.

D．You can build a bird house and feed local birds.

E．Refuse fur coats and medicines made from rare animals.

F．You can find some organizations like these and join them.

G．There they will be able to move freely without worrying about hunters.

6 . Elephants might be the most well-known well-loved animal in African wildlife. But conservation (保护) of the African elephant still faces special difficulties. While the elephant population is half of what it was 40 years ago, some areas of Africa have more elephants than populated areas can support. That’s why AWF scientists are studying elephant behavior, protecting habits and finding ways for humans to live peacefully with elephants in Africa.

Years ago, overhunting and the ivory trade were the biggest threats to elephants’ survival. Luckily, ivory bans (禁令), hunting rules and protected areas protect elephants from these dangers today.

The 21st century brings a different challenge to elephant conservation—land-use. Elephants walk across borders and outside parks and other protected areas. So they often destroy crops, causing conflicts (冲突) between local farmers and these big animals.

Successful conservation strategies (策略) must allow elephants to walk freely in their natural habitats while reducing conflicts between elephants and local people.

AWF researchers are searching for a way to give both elephants and people the space they need. The AWF is collecting information on elephant habitats and behavior. The information they gather will help to develop the widest possible space for elephants.

The AWF is helping elephants by protecting their habitats. And they also work with local farmers to improve their life in order to encourage them to protect rather than destroy elephants.

1. The first paragraph of the text is mainly to tell readers ________.

A．African elephants are endangered now

B．there remains a lot to do to protect African elephants

C．African elephants are popular animals

D．the number of African elephants has increased over the years

2. What is the biggest difficulty in protecting African elephants now?

A．They are still being killed.	B．Their habitats are being destroyed.
C．They don’t have enough food.	D．They can’t live in peace with farmers.

3. To protect elephants, the AWF does all the following EXCEPT ________.

A．helping farmers improve their life	B．protecting elephants’ habitats
C．doing research on elephants	D．keeping elephants

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．African elephants conservation	B．Living with African elephants
C．African elephants’ situation	D．African elephants being endangered

7 . The air is thin and we have to rest several times on the short trip from camp. On the plain (平原), we can just see many wild animals. This is why we're here to observe Tibetan antelopes.

Tibetan antelopes live on the plains of Tibet,Xinjiang and Qinghai.Watch them move slowly across the green grass. I'm attracted by the lovely animals.I'm also reminded of the danger they are in. They are being killed for their valuable fur.

My guide Zhaxi works at the Changtang National Nature Reserve. The reserve is a place for the animals and plants of northwestern Tibet. To Zhaxi, protesting the wildlife is a way of life."We're not tying to save the animals.” he says,"Actually, we're trying to save ourselves."

Between the 1980s and 1990s, the population of the Tibetan antelope dropped by over 50 percent. People were shooting antelopes to make profits. Their living places were becoming smaller as new roads and railways were built.

In order to save the animals, the Chinese government placed them under national protection. Zhaxi and other volunteers watched over the antelopes day and night to keep them safe from attacks. Bridges and gates were added to let the antelopes move easily and keep them safe from cars and trains.

The measures were effective. The antelope population has recovered and in June 2015.the Tibetan antelope was removed from the list of animals in danger. The government, however,does not intend to stop the protection programs, since the threats (威胁) to the Tibetan antelope have not yet disappeared.

Much is being done to protect wildlife but if we really want to save the planet, we must change our way of life. We can stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet only when we learn to exist in peace with nature.

1. The author went to Tibet in order to     .

A．breathe fresh air in Tibet	B．enjoy the scene in Tibet
C．learn the history of Tibet	D．observe Tibetan antelopes

2. Where does Zhaxi work?

A．In Tibet.	B．In Xinjiang
C．In Qinghai.	D．In Sichuan

3. What happened to the Tibetan antelope between the 1980s and 1990s?

A．Tibetan antelopes were well protected.

B．Tibetan antelopes population dropped

C．Tibetan antelopes lived in peace with people

D．Tibetan antelopes destroyed new roads and railways,

4. According to Paragrah6, the measures taken by the Chinese government were .

A．Useless

B．basic

C．successful

D．simple

5. What's the purpose of the text?

A．To kill the Tibetan antelope.	B．To study the Tibetan antelope.
C．To watch the Tibetan antelope.	D．To protect the Tibetan antelope.

8 . What do you usually do to comfort your friends when they are feeling sad or depressed? You probably pat them on the back or shoulder, or maybe you give them a big, warm hug.

We used to think that knowing when and how to comfort others was an ability that only humans have. But scientists have discovered that apes （猩猩）have this ability, too. Two researchers from Emory University in Atlanta, US, went to an Ape Protection Centre in Congo to study bonobos （倭黑猩猩）,which are closely related to humans.

The researchers analyzed the bonobos' reactions after more than 370 cases of stressful situations, such as fights and losing temper, and found that some bonobos rushed to hug those that were screaming after being attacked, just like humans would have done.

However, researchers said that not all bonobos were able to comfort others. In the protection centre, many bonobos are orphans （孤儿）whose mothers were killed by hunters. They were found to be more anxious in times of tension and have greater difficulty controlling their own emotions, malting them worse at reaching out to help friends in need.

"Orphans, who have not had the benefit of a mother helping them handling their emotions, are much worse al comforting others,” Professor Frans de Waal, one of the researchers, told The Telegraph. "Bonobos with moms were able to curb their negative emotional reactions more quickly. Therefore, they pay more attention to others.” This pattern mirrors the way that human children have been found to react. Those who seem more capable of handling their own emotions—for example, the ones who can calm themselves down more quickly after upsetting experiences—are usually better at expressing their concerns for others .

1. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Orphan bonobos never give a hand to friends.

B．There were 370 bonobos involved in the research.

C．Moms play a significant role in handling kids' emotions.

D．The ability to comfort others is unique to human beings.

2. The underlined word “curb" in the 5th paragraph probably means

A．express

B．observe

C．hide

D．control

3. Where are you most likely to find the passage?

A．A science journal	B．A travel leaflet
C．A literature review	D．A science fiction

4. What's the main purpose of this passage?

A．To uncover the mystery of Apes.

B．To inform readers of a new study.

C．To provide better protection for Apes.

D．To compare human behaviors with Apes.

9 . 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。

Zoos are some of the most     1    (delight)places children, and even adults    2    all ages love to visit. Zoos are more than just a place of entertainment and education for people, but also a place    3    animals are kept in safe enclosures. Zoos allow us to enjoy    4    (view) animals, or we would have to make a trip to Africa to view them.

My first trip to the zoo    5    (be) years ago during an elementary school trip. That was the first time I     6    (find) myself close to wild animals like tigers, lions, giraffes and zebras, The last time I visited the zoo was about a year back when I took my kids there. Children especially are interested in such animals on display and in terms of     7    (education) value, I would say that the trip was worth every minute    8    (spend). However, there are some of us who feel that animals shouldn't be kept in enclosures is     9    form of cruelty. But looking at it from another perspective, the same animals may not survive this far had they been left on their own in the wilderness because of the     10    (present) of their enemies.

10 . If you were bringing friends home to visit, you could show them the way. You know the landmarks — a big red house or a bus-stop sign. But what if you were swimming in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean? Could you still find your way home？A loggerhead turtle（海龟）could.

According to Dr. Ken Lohmann, loggerheads have a magnetic（磁力的）sense based on Earth's magnetic field. It helps them locate the best spots for finding food and their home beaches.

Scientists already know that several other animals, such as whales and honeybees, can detect（探测到）magnetic fields. The difference between them and loggerheads, however, is the way they learn to use their magnetic sense. Young whales and honeybees can learn from adults. Loggerheads are abandoned as eggs.

As newborn loggerheads have no adults to learn from, what helps them figure out how to use their magnetic sense? Lohmann thinks one of the cues was light on the sea.

Baby loggerheads hatch only at night. However, a small amount of light reflects off the ocean. The light makes that region brighter. Heading toward the light helps them get quickly out to sea, where they can find food. Lohmann tested whether newborn loggerheads use this light source to set their magnetic “compasses”（罗盘）. He and his team put some newborns in a water tank and recorded which way they swam. Around the tank,   the scientists created a magnetic field that matched the Earth’s. They set a weak light to the east of the magnetic field. Then they let the newborns go.

At first, the newborns swam toward the light. After the scientists turned off the light, the turtles that had seen the light in the east always swam toward east. When the researchers reversed（颠倒）the magnetic field, these turtles turned around and swam toward the new "east".

This and the follow-up experiments all showed that loggerheads use light from the outside world to set their magnetic "compasses" and then remember the "correct" direction. If a turtle hatches on a brightly-lit beach, that would damage its magnetic sense forever and make survival hard for the turtle.

Lohmann's work has led others to protect the habitat of this endangered species. Yet many questions about these creatures remain unanswered, and researchers have a lot to study.

1. Loggerheads and whales differ in the way they______.

A．detect magnetic fields	B．recognize landmarks
C．learn to find directions	D．bring up their young

2. In the experiment, after the newborns' magnetic sense was set, their moving direction was determined by______.

A．the light	B．other unknown factors
C．the magnetic field	D．the light and the magnetic field

3. What is the significance of Lohmann's research work?

A．It enables researchers to keep track of turtles.

B．It contributes to the studies of the magnetic field.

C．It helps protect the loggerheads' living environment.

D．It offers a new solution to environmental pollution.

4. What could be the best title of the passage?

A．Comparison of Loggerheads and Other Animals

B．Experiments on Loggerheads

C．The Survival of the Sea Turtle

D．The Loggerhead's Built-in "Compass"