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Golden eagle populations in the UK are set to increase as some chicks are reintroduced to the north of England． Ten birds will be released（释放） from south of Edinburgh in summer 2018， with the hope of bringing the species back from disappearing in England． More eagles will be released in the summertime of the next five years．
The project received ￡1.3 million of lottery funding in March and has now been awarded a further ￡150，000 to employ workers to run the operation．Project manager Cat Barlow said："This is a really exciting time as the project is now starting to happen and we will soon start to see its benefits． Work will start next summer， when we will collect a number of golden eagle chicks in the Highlands and bring them south to be reared and released from an already selected place．"
The birds will be released with satellite tracking tags that will allow the scientists to gather information about their behavior and find if they suddenly go offline．
Recently， golden eagles have died out in England as the last known individual is believed to have died．Due to the popularity of shooting birds of prey（食肉猛禽）， those birds in the wild struggle to survive． Main causes of death are systematic poisoning， shooting and nest disturbance by gamekeepers．
It is hoped that the newly released birds will move further south in search of new living areas and food supplies． The project expects to see the number of wild birds in Scotland and England increase as the range of the animals develops． While the birds were gone in England， in the Highlands of Scotland the number of golden eagles rocketed． With up to 500 breeding pairs， the chicks will be sourced from here． It is hoped that golden eagles may finally return to the north of England， and if all goes well， numbers should grow steadily．



Why will some golden eagles be set free from south of Edinburgh？ ______

A. To keep the balance of nature．
B. To prevent eagles from dying out．
C. To bring back the number of other species．
D. To encourage more birds to live in the wild．

Which word can replace the underlined word "reared" in Paragraph 2？ ______

A. Raised．
B. Stored．
C. Sold．
D. Exhibited．

What does Paragraph 4 focus on？ ______

A. Harmful effects of shooting birds．
B. Why animal hunting should be forbidden．
C. Reasons for golden eagles" dying out．
D. The difficult situation golden eagles face．

What is the author's attitude towards the golden eagle project？ ______

A. Ambiguous．
B. Cautious．
C. Doubtful．
D. Hopeful．

Sitting on the peaceful coast of Galapagos Islands and watching the sun move quietly into the sea， you shouldn't forget that Charles Darwin （1809-1882）arrived here in 1835． He stayed on the islands for five weeks， observing various animals． This finally inspired（启发）his famous work， On the Origin of Species． You can certainly follow Darwin's footsteps and enjoy a trip from four to seven days to the islands．
The islands are certainly a paradise for wildlife， as there are no natural killers on the islands and the number of boats and visitors is under government control． Though you cannot walk freely as Darwin did about 200 years ago， each day is as impressive as it could be．
The most well-known animal of the Galapagos is the giant tortoise（巨型海龟）， which can be seen moving slowly around the highlands of Sanra Cruz， the second largest island in the archipelago（群岛）． Some of these creatures are so old that they might have been seen in their youth by Darwin himself．
Despite strict control over activities and timing， your stay on the Galapagos will be remembered as a chain of incomparable pictures： diving with sea lions that swim and play within inches of you； feeling small sharks touch your feet as you swim； and， most magically， seeing a whale and her baby surface with a great breath of air．
Travelling between the islands and observing the wildlife that so inspired Darwin， you will feel as though you are getting a special view of an untouched world． At night you will sleep on board the ship， leaving the wildlife in complete occupation of the islands， which are as undisturbed now as they have been since the beginning of time．



What do we know about Darwin's visit to the islands？ ______

A. He studied different creatures on the islands．
B. He completed his famous book on the islands．
C. He was touched by the geography of the islands．
D. He was attracted by well-known animals of the islands．

Which of the following plays a role in making the islands "a paradise for wildlife"？ ______

A. Animals on the islands feed on grass．
B. Local government forbids killing wildlife．
C. People cannot visit the islands as they wish．
D. Tourists are not allowed to touch the animals．

Your stay on the islands will be most impressive mainly because of ______ ．

A. the beautiful sea views
B. Darwin's inspiring trip
C. a closer view of animals
D. various daring activities

Which of the following would be the best title for the passage？ ______

A. A Unique Attraction for Wildlife Lovers
B. Galapagos as a Paradise for Adventures
C. Charles Darwin as a Symbol of Galapagos
D. A Successful Example of Wildlife Protection

阅读理解Worlds of Fun
Location: Worlds of Fun is located off Highway 435 in Kansas City, Missouri.
History: Worlds of Fun was opened on May 26, 1973, at a cost of 25 million dollars, which was founded by Hunt Midwest Company. In 1982, Hunt Midwest bought a nearby water park，Oceans of Fun, In 2013, Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun were combined to a one ticket admission, providing all guests with 235 acres of amusement and water rides.
Hours: Worlds of Fun is open from April through Halloween.
Tickets: Buy and print online. Always try to buy your tickets in advance, to save time when you get to the park.
Reservations: Worlds of Fun sells “Fast Lane” cards that save riders' time by allowing them to bypass the majority of wait for most of rides and attractions. Ride as many times as you want all day long.
Strategy (策略): Most visitors tend to begin the day with Prowler, the hottest attraction in the park. However, you'd better use that trend and head to the Patriot first. After that, try the Dragons. Then work your way back to the Prowler. After riding the Prowler, there is only one coaster left, Mamba. Hit it next. If the park is not very crowded, you can ride Boomerang on the way to Mamba. After riding Mamba, head back for a ride on the Wolf. By then you will have tried most of the popular rides and attractions in the shortest possible time.
News: In 2017, Worlds of Fun is adding Steel Hawk, a ride that will take guests up 301 feet in the air and spin (旋转) them at a 45-degree angle for a 60-second flight. Wait to have a try!
（1）When did Hunt Midwest's two parks start to share one ticket？
A.In 1973.
B.In 1982.
C.In 2013.
D.In 2014.
（2）With a “Fast Lane” card, the visitor can _________.
A.save some money
B.buy tickets online
C.avoid lining up for long
D.enjoy all the rides for free
（3）What is talked about in the part of Strategy？
A.The hottest attractions in the park.
B.The highest ride in the park.
C.The most popular tour season.
D.The best visiting route.
（4）According to the passage, by beginning with ________ a visitor can try most of the popular rides and attractions in the shortest possible time.
A.Prowler
B.Dragons
C.Patriot
D.Wolf

Teenager Red Gerard pulled off a shock win in the men's slopestyle snowboarding （自由式单板滑雪） to get the first gold medal for Team USA at the Winter Olympics． At long last the USA has not had to wait until the second day of an Olympic-Summer or Winter-to win its first gold medal since 1998．
The 17-year-old crashed on both of his first two runs in high winds ， but achieved an un-believable final effort that no one could match to become the youngest American man to win an Olympic winter gold medal since 1928．
Sitting in llth place after two runs， Gerard impressed the judges deeply with his fall through a series of rails and huge jumps to beat Canadian riders Max Parrot （2nd place after two runs） and Mark McMorris （lst place after two runs） to the silver and bronze （铜牌） re-spectively．
"I was surprised to make it even to the finals of the Olympics and to get first is above me，I don't even know what's going on to be honest，" Gerard told the British reporter Oliver Jef-fers． "I cannot believe what has just happened-it is insane． " Parrot put down a near-perfect run as the last rider to go down， but it wasn't good enough to knock Gerard off the top spot．
McMorris， who had been in the lead after two rounds， took his second straight Olympic slope-style bronze less than a year after crashing into a tree， which almost killed him．
Gerard was a child prodigy， who could walk at nine months． He started snowboarding at the age of two and managed to do a standing backflip by the time he was six years old． He joined the American national team just four years ago． His Olympic journey is set to continue in the men's big air competition， which will be making its debut in an Olympic Games on Feb． 21．



What does Red Gerard think of his win in the men's slopestyle snowboarding？ ______

A. It is all worth it．
B. It is not a shock．
C. It is beyond all question．
D. It is beyond expectation．

Who won the second place in the men's slopestyle snowboarding？ ______

A. Red Gerard．
B. Max Parrot．
C. Oliver Jeffers．
D. Mark McMorris．

What can be inferred from the text？ ______

A. Gerard is the youngest gold-medal winner at the Winter Olympics．
B. Gerard got the highest mark in the final round．
C. McMorris crashed into a tree in his last effort．
D. Parrot performed perfectly in all his runs．

Which of the following can be the best title of the text？ ______

A. A great winner in American history
B. An accident at the Winter Olympics
C. Teenager Red Gerard won the first gold medal
D. Snowboarding winners at the Winter Olympics

Kepler 22b， a planet more like Earth than any yet discovered， has been identified as a potential future home for mankind．
Kepler 22b contains both land and water and has temperatures which average around 22℃． It also contains the right atmosphere to potentially support life．
It is， however， 600 light years from Earth． The planet， where a year lasts 290days， was first spotted two years ago．
However， NASA scientists using the agency's Kepler space telescope have now concluded that it offers the best hope yet for future human habitation outside the Solar System．
One of the key standards for a planet to be habitable is that it remains roughly the right distance from its main star to be neither too cold nor too hot．
This range of ideal temperatures is known to scientists as the "Goldilocks" zone， as the temperature is "just right" for life．
Bill Borucki， Kepler principal investigator at NASA Ames Research Centre， said： "We have now got good planet confirmation with Kepler 22b． We are certain that it is in the habitable zone and if it has a surface it ought to have a nice temperature．"
There are now three planets outside the system， known as exoplanets， which experts believe could potentially be colonised （建殖民地） by future generations．
In May， French astronomers identified Gliese 581d， which is far closer at around 20 light years away． It is about six times the mass （质量） of Earth and is one of a family of at least six planets．
In August， a team from Switzerland reported that another planet called HD 85512b and 36 light years away seemed to be habitable．
The planet is in the constellation of Vela， measuring around 3.6 times the Earth's mass．
According to an online catalogue that indexes bodies outside our solar system， a total of 47 exoplanets and exomoons are potential habitable candidates but not enough research has been done to be sure．



Whether a planet is suitable for mankind to live on doesn't depend on ______ ．

A. whether it is close enough to Earth
B. whether there are proper temperatures
C. whether there is atmosphere around it
D. whether there is land and water on it

In what way is Kepler 22b like Earth？ ______

A. Its mass．
B. Its size．
C. Its shape．
D. Its conditions．

It can be learnt from the passage that ______ ．

A. Kepler 22b is closer to Earth than Gliese 581d
B. Kepler 22b's mass is greater than HD 85512b's
C. Kepler 22b's year lasts longer than the earth's
D. Kepler 22b is most likely to be habitable of all

We can infer from the passage that ______ ．

A. the farther a planet is away from the earth， the more likely it is to be habitable
B. the longer a year of a planet lasts， the farther it is away from the Solar System
C. the more potential habitable exoplanets are found， the more research we should do
D. the smaller mass a planet has than the earth， the less possibly there is water on it

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Six million people visit Grand Canyon in the US every year. For the purpose of helping project Grand Canyon for your fellow visitors and future generations, please follow the guidelines below.
Camping
To protect the park, camping is allowed only within permitted campgrounds. Permits are required for overnight camping at the North Rim. Advance booking can be received by mail. Please write: Information Center, P.O. Box 129, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023.
Fires
Because of the extreme fire danger, campfires are not allowed except at Mather and Desert View campgrounds. Collection of firewood is not allowed either.
Hiking（远足）
Please stay on permitted paths. Otherwise you may destroy desert plants. Pack out what you pack in, so you leave no signs of your visit. It is important to keep in mind that you are in a national park where wildlife exists.
Weather
The weather at Grand Canyon can change very quickly. With so much rock, lightning(闪电) causes a particular danger during sudden summer storms These storms also frequently bring floods inside valleys, a danger to hikers. Watch the skies and check daily weather reports.
Wildlife
Do not feed park wildlife. There have been a few cases at Grand Canyon National Park where deer(鹿) were purposely shot because there are plastic bags that left them sick and weak. Hungry deer car be danger and have kicked and bitten visitors at Grand Canyon. Some other animals will also beg and bite. For your own safety and the well-being of the animals, please do not feed wildlife, no matter how gentle they may appear.
（1）What can you do first if you want to go camping?
A.Know the permitted paths
B.Stop at Mather and Desert View
C.Make sure not to make a fire
D.Book campgrounds in advance
（2）What do the underlined words “pack out what you pack in” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
A.keep everything out of campgrounds
B.take away everything you bring in
C.carry all the necessary food
D.look after your personal belongings
（3）Why were some deer killed on purpose at Grand Canyon?
A.They begged food from visitors
B.They were a danger to other gentle animals
C.They ate wrong things and become very ill
D.They kicked and bit visitors
（4）What is the main purpose of the text?
A.To provide travel information
B.To report some recent news
C.To teach tourists hiking skills
D.To introduce the wild life

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There is much to see Australia that you can't see easily in its natural setting anywhere else. A visit to Australia would not be complete without taking the chance to see some of these animals in their natural environment.
Bandicoot
There are several species of Bandicoot around Australia, and although occasionally they can be seen during the day, they are generally nocturnal. Bandicoots are small creatures only about the size of a rat and eat small insects and plants. Several of the Bandicoots around Australia include the Eastern Barred Bandicoot, which is now rare around Australia and the Southern Brown Bandicoot found in eastern and western parts of Australia.
Koala
Koalas are small bears like creatures that live along the east coast of Australia, with their habitat amongst the famous Eucalyptus trees. However, koalas only like to eat a small percentage of the Eucalyptus trees found around Australia. Koalas have hard black noses, with sharp claws and a thick furry coat and can grow to a weight of about 10kg, most of their time is spent asleep in the trees, which is the best place to see a koala.
Dingo
Dingoes are found in various areas across Australia, and unlike domestic dogs do not bark. Instead, the Dingo makes a howling sound that is very particular. Dingoes generally eat mice, rabbits and rats, although sometimes they can also attack livestock(家畜) when hungry.
Frilled Lizard
The Frilled Lizard is found in the eastern and northern parts of Australia, living within the bush. The Frilled Lizard frill normally hangs around its neck, and is made out of a flap of skin. When threatened, the Frilled Lizard will raise its frill making it seen more dangerous.
（1）When in danger the Frilled Lizard will raise its frill in order to       .
A.look more beautiful
B.make itself comfortable
C.frighten its enemy
D.attract the opposite sex
（2）What does the underlined word “nocturnal” mean in the passage?
A.Dangerous when attacked.
B.Active at night.
C.Small in size.
D.Gentle in the daytime.
（3）According to the passage, which animal likes resting in the tree?
A.Frilled Lizard.
B.Dingo.
C.Bandicoot.
D.Koala.

A young woman carrying a three-year-old child got on a bus．The conductor hurried to give her a warm welcome and then kindly asked the other passengers to make more room for the woman and her child．On seeing this，people began to talk．"You know this conductor used to be very rude．Now suddenly he has changed his bad behavior，"said a middle-aged man．
"Yes，he should be praised and we must write a letter to the company，"said a second passenger．"That's right，"another lady said，"I wish a newspaper reporter were here so that more people could learn from this conductor．"
Just then a gentleman who looked like a teacher turned to the conductor and said，"Excuse me，but can I know your name，please？Your excellent service must be praised…"
Before he could open his mouth，the three-year-old child sitting on the young woman's lap interrupted，"I know his name．I call him Dad．"



The passengers were ______ to see the conductor's kindness to the woman and the child．

A. excited
B. pleased
C. interested
D. surprised

One passenger suggested writing a letter to the company to ______ ．

A. make a demand for more buses
B. thank the conductor for his good service
C. criticize the conductor for his rude behavior
D. invite a newspaper reporter to write about the conductor

What was the gentleman？ ______

A. A teacher．
B. A newspaper reporter．
C. Not known from the story．
D. The conductor's friend from his company．

The word"he"in the last paragraph refers to ______ ．

A. the gentleman
B. the conductor
C. the middle-aged man
D. the three-year-old child

Cheating can happen in a lot of different ways．When people cheat，it's not fair to other people，like the kids who studied for the test or who were the true winners of a game．
Many people like the action of cheating．It makes difficult things seem easy，like getting all the right answers on the test．But it doesn't solve the problem of not knowing the material and it won't help on the next test---unless the person cheats again．
Some people lose respect for cheaters and think less of them．The cheaters themselves may feel bad because they know they are not really earning that good grade．And，if they get caught cheating，they will be in trouble at school，and maybe at home，too．
Some kids cheat because they're busy or lazy and they want to get good grades without spending the time studying．Other kids might feel like they can't pass the test without cheating．Even when there seems to be a"good reason"for cheating，cheating isn't a good idea．
If you were sick or upset about something the night before and couldn't study，it would be better to talk with the teacher about this．And if you don't have enough time to study for a test because of swim practice，you need to talk with your parents about how to balance swimming and school．
A kid who thinks cheating is the only way to pass a test needs to talk with the teacher and his or her parents，so they can find some solutions（解决办法） together．Talking about these problems and working them out will feel better than cheating．



The author thinks that when kids cheat in class， ______ ．

A. it's unfair to other people
B. it does harm to their heath
C. teachers should punish them
D. teachers shouldn't stop them at once

Some students like cheating mainly because ______ ．

A. the material in the test is very difficult
B. they want to do better than the others
C. cheating can make hard things seem very easy
D. they have little time to study their lessons

The fourth paragraph mainly tells us ______ ．

A. cheating isn't a good idea
B. why kids cheat in the test
C. some kids can't pass the test without cheating
D. some kids don't spend the time studying

We can learn from the passage ______ ．

A. cheaters are often thought highly of
B. people show no respect for those who cheat
C. parents whose kids cheat are often in trouble
D. kids cheat in the test because of swim practice

Laptop computers are popular all over the world． People use them on trains and airplanes， in airports and hotels． These laptops connect people to their workplace． In the United States today， laptops also connect students to their classrooms．
Westlake College in Virginia will start a laptop computer program that allows students to do schoolwork anywhere they want． Within five years， each of the 1，500 students at the college will receive a laptop． The laptops are part of a ＄10 million computer program at Westlake， a 110-year-old college． The students with laptops will also be able to use the Internet． In addition， they will be able to use e-mails to " speak" with their teachers， classmates， and families． However， the most important part of the laptop program is that students will be able to use computers without going to computer labs． They can work with it at home， in a fast-food restaurant or under the trees-anywhere at all!
Because of the many changes in computer technology， laptops used in higher education， such as colleges and universities， are workable． As laptops become more powerful， they become more similar to desktop computers． In addition， the laptops can connect students to not only the Internet， but also libraries and other resources． State higher-education officials are studying how laptops can help students． State officials are also testing laptop programs at other universities， too．
At Westlake College， more than 80percent of the staff（职员） use computers． The laptops will allow all teachers to use computers in their lessons． As one Westlake teacher said， "Here we are in the middle of Virginia and we're giving students a window on the world． They can see everything and do everything．"



The main purpose of the laptop program is to give each student a laptop to ______ ．

A. connect them to the Internet
B. use for their schoolwork
C. work at home
D. connect them to libraries

The underlined word "speak" in the 2nd paragraph is in quotation marks（引号） because ______ ．

A. they don't really talk
B. they use the computer language
C. laptops have speakers
D. laptops can be used to speak with others

Which of the following is True about Westlake College？ ______

A. All teachers use computers．
B. 1， 500 students have laptops．
C. Students there can do everything．
D. It is an old college in America．

The underlined "a window on the world" in the last paragraph means that students can ______ ．

A. attend lectures on information technology
B. travel around the world
C. get information from around the world
D. have free laptops