题目内容
Before winter arrives, many kinds of birds start to fly south. People often call it migration. How much do you know about migration? Why do only some birds migrate? How do birds know when to go south? Can they find their way?
Some birds fly south because they may die from hunger if they don't do that. The woodpecker(啄木鸟),for example, doesn't need to fly south because it can find something to eat in the bark(树皮) of the trees. But some birds eat grains(谷物). Their food disappears in winter, so they must fly south where food can still be found. But why don't they stay there forever? Perhaps they know if they stay in the south, they will eat up food there, too.
Birds seem to know when winter comes because they find that the days are getting shorter in winter. Once they leave from the north, the sun is really helpful. The sun is in different positions in the sky at different time of a day. Birds know the time of the day by watching the position of the sun. On long flights, most of the birds use stars to navigate(导航) their way.
The homing pigeon(信鸽) doesn't use the sun or the stars. Scientists believe that it uses the magnetic field(磁场) of the earth. One of the most amazing migrations is that of the tiny hummingbird(蜂鸟). It travels from Canada to Mexico—a long distance of over 3600 kilometers.
1.The underlined word “migration” in the first paragraph means________
A.looking for food B.practicing flying C.moving to another place
2.The birds which eat grains fly south in winter mainly because________
A.they like warm weather better.
B.they really need food.
C.it is one of their habits.
3.On long migration flights, most birds find their way with the help of________
A.the stars B.the magnetic field C.the sun
4.Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A.The woodpecker doesn't need migration.
B.Many birds migrate in the middle of winter.
C.The hummingbird can fly to Mexico for food in winter.
5.What is the main idea of the passage?
A.The different ways birds use to migrate.
B.The reasons why many birds migrate in winter.
C.The mystery(奥秘) of birds' migration.
书面表达
随着中国国际地位的日益提高,越来越多的外国友人开始关注中国。假定你是李明,你
最近认识的澳大利亚笔友David给你发了一封电子邮件,想更多地了解中国。请认真阅读下
面的邮件,并根据信中的内容及你的了解用英语回复。
To: Li Ming@ 163. com |
From: David@ bigpond. com |
Dear Li Ming, How are you? Is everything going smoothly? It's February. It's very hot in Australia now and I'm having a long summer vacation. I'm making a trip plan to China these days. Would you please tell me more about China? ●What's the season in China now? ●What's the most popular festival at this time of the year and what do you do during the festival? ●Which city in China is worth a visit and what can I do there? ●What gifts can I choose for my Australian friends and relatives? I look forward to hearing from you soon. Best wishes David |
注意事项:
1.回复须包括所有要点,可适当发挥,要求语句通顺、意思连贯;
2.词数在90个左右,信的首尾已给出,不计入总词数;
3.文中不得提及真实的人名、校名等相关信息。
Dear David,
I'm really happy to tell you something interesting about China. China is a country with a long history.
I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time here.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming
请根据以下表格信息,介绍Alice的个人情况。60词左右。
Age | 14 | Job | a middle school student |
Home | in a small village | Distance | 10 kilometers |
Ability | swim | Get up | 5:30 |
Eat breakfast | 5:50 | Leave home | 6:00 |
How to go to school | Home Bus Station Town School |
注意:
1.短文须覆盖图示所有要点,并适当增加细节;
2.文中不得出现与你身份相关的信息;
3.词数: 80左右。
Alice is 14 years old.