题型：阅读理解 题类：历年真题 难易度：较难
年份：2016
One in four primary school children cannot dientify a blackbird or robin(知更鸟), a research has found. More than half are unable to name three of Britain's most common garden species—while a third of six to ten-year-olds have never fed a bird at home. Some 17 percent are unaware that the black-headed seagull is one of the most common seabirds in Britain. They seem more interested in watching TV and playing computer games than the nature and wildlife.
And a spokesman for the RSPCA, which is asking families to feed wild birds in their gardens, said, "As the weather turns colder, it is important to think about what we can do to help our animal friends. It is important to keep the wild bird population of this country and giving them a helping hand in finding food is a great way to start. Birds can struggle to find food during the winter months. Therefore, to help them stay strong over this period, people can leave out wild bird food for them."
Meanwhile more than half a millon people from across Britain are set to take part in the PSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch by counting the birds in their gardens over the weekend. Dozens of outdoor activities enjoyed by children a generation ago now falling out of favour. These included planting in the mud, playing in woods, planting seeds and spotting wildlife. Although many parents believe a good childhood is one spent outdoors playing with friends, they are forcing their own children to stay inside for their safety.
But scientists said in May that feeding birds could be harming some of our best-loved native species, because leaving food is more likely to attract foreign invaders. A University of Auckland study found that feeding birds in towns may be upsetting the delicate balance between native species and larger, more aggresive varieties introduced from overseas.
| A. Children know little about the birds. |
| B. Children spend more time on games. |
| C. The common seabirds are decreasing. |
| D. The garden species are hard to find. |
| A. The weather turns warm. |
| B. People have helping hands. |
| C. The birds can't find food. |
| D. People want to be strong |
| A. leave out the wild birds a lot of food |
| B. know the number of people in Britain |
| C. carry out a number of outdoor activities |
| D. report the number of birds in their houses |
| A. The outdoor activities are harmful. |
| B. The children may face some danger. |
| C. Playing computers wastes much time. |
| D. The outdoor activities are out of date. |
| A. They can grow much larger. |
| B. They will easily lose balance. |
| C. They may feel very upset. |
| D. They will face more competition. |
题型：阅读理解 题类：历年真题 难易度：较难
年份：2016
A guide to the ski resorts in Scotland
Nevis Range Mountain Resort | Best for Beating the crowds. We have the easiest access to backcountry in Scotland. The landscape is challenging and exciting, and the scenery is dramatic. Best time to go As we rely on prevailing west wind to fill in the snow to the back bowls, February and March are usually better than January. One-day lift pass Adult £30, child￡18.50. Where to hire kit Nevis Range equipment on site, it also hires clothing and backcountry though it's advisable to book in advance. More info nevisrange. co. uk |
Gleneoe Mountain Resort | Best for Steeps. Glencoe has some of the best natural terrain in Scotland and it is great for those who love adventures. Best time to go It can be a little unpredictable so when it snows you have to drop everything and go. One-day lift pass Adult￡30, child￡20 for week days/weekends. Where to hire kit There's a ski/snowboard hire shop in the car on site. Kit cannot be pre-ordered but they have only ever run out once. More info glencoemountain. co. uk |
The Lecht Ski Centre | Best for Families. One of the smaller, quieter resorts, with a magic carpet lift and smaller pistes lower down that are great for kids and beginners. Best time to go Traditionally, January to March——but April has also been good in recent years. Go during the week to beat the crowds, but also on big weekends as it'll be less busy than Cairngorm. One-day lift pass Adult￡23-￡29, child £16-£19. Where to hire kit The hire centre at the ski lodge——items can be reserved online. More info lecht. co. uk. |
Glenshee Ski Centre | Best for Varied skiing and snowboarding. Glenshee's USP is definitely its size——it has the most varied riding avaiable on home soil. Best time to go Keep an eye on the forecasts and the webcams and be prepared to make a last-minute trip when the conditions are looking good(Especially in January). One-day lift pass Adult￡29, child￡19 Where to hire kit The resort has on-site hire; you can book online. more info ski-glenshee. co. uk |
| A. December. | B. January. | C. March. | D. April. |
| A. Those who prefer self-challenging. |
| B. Those who enjoy beautiful scenery. |
| C. Those who are crazy for snow. |
| D. Those who are fond of skating. |
| A. book tickets in advance |
| B. hire skiing kit on site |
| C. drive their car there |
| D. go there on weekends |
| A. The Lecht Ski Centre. |
| B. Glenshee Ski Centre. |
| C. Nevis Range Mountain Resort. |
| D. Glencoe Mountain Resort. |
| A. ￡48． | B. ￡58． | C. ￡100． | D. ￡96. |
