The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill: A Love Story ... with Wings A flock of wild parrots living in San Francisco -- in winter? In the charming memoir The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill, Mark Bittner te 题目和参考答案——青夏教育精英家教网—

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The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill: A Love Story ... with Wings

A flock of wild parrots living in San Francisco -- in winter? In the charming memoir The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill, Mark Bittner tells how he cared for some beautifully pesky parrots, became an expert on their behavior, and eventually turned into the star of a documentary film. For devoted birders everywhere.

Ten Minutes from Normal

As a communications advisor to President George W. Bush, Karen Hughes had the job of her dreams. But she felt torn about what her work was doing to her family, especially her teenage son, Robert. During the campaign, Hughes found a way to balance career and motherhood; with her boss's blessing, for six months she homeschooled Robert aboard the Bush campaign plane. But once her job in the White House began, there were days when she hardly saw her son at all. In Ten Minutes From Normal she tells the story behind the toughest decision of her career.

Schott's Original Miscellany

The pocket-sized Schott's Original Miscellany by Ben Schott is jammed with fun, handy lists and snatches of information -- famous horses, Nobel Prize-winners, cloud types, Yiddishisms, terrors, chess terms and tips on how to read a palm. Our favorite: Learn to say "I love you" in 43 languages.

Death of Innocence: The Story of the Hate Crime That Changed America

During a visit to Mississippi in 1955, Emmett Till, a 14-year-old African American boy, was murdered for supposedly whistling at a white woman. In Death of Innocence, co-written with Christopher Benson, Emmett's mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, courageously tells how his killing changed her life and our country's history.

1．The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill tells a love story of __________.

A．the writer and a film star B．the writer and birds

C．male and female parrots D．parrots and other birds

2．From Ten Minutes from Normal, we can see that ______________.

A．Hughes taught her son herself at home

B．Hughes had a rather unhappy marriage

C．Hughes was always ready to help others

D．Hughes put her job above her own family

3．Which book provides readers with different kinds of things?

A．Ten Minutes from Normal.

B．Schott's Original Miscellany.

C．The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill: A Love Story...with Wings.

D．Death of Innocence: The Story of the Hate Crime That Changed America.

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Five 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 project 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 Gramd 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 Gramd Canyon National Park where deer(鹿) were purposely shot because they are plastic bags that left them sick and weak. Hungry deer can 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.

What can you do first if you want to go camping?

A. Know the permitted B. Book campgrounds in advance

C. Make sure not to make a fire D. Stop at Mather and Desert View

What do the underlined words “pack out what you pack in” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?

A. keep every out of campgrounds

B. take away everything you bring in

C. carry all the necessary food

D. look after your personal belongings

Why were some deer killed on purpose at Grand Canyon?

A. They ate wrong things and became very ill.

B. They were a danger to other gentle animals.

C. They begged food from visitors.

D. They kicked and bit visitors.

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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81. There are many wild animals in the forests and on the freezing, ice-covered lands in the north, and fish are a______ in the seas and rivers.

82. The government issued a statement c______ the bombing which killed hundreds of innocent citizens.

83. Please tell me how to d______ a poisonous snake from a harmless snake.

84. He made a lot of scientific discoveries that he shared with the world, p ______ in the field of astronomy.

85. There is a t______ in the plot when a very generous stranger gives Pip a lot of money.

86. The Louvre Museum has more than 6,000 other European paintings, ______ (从……到……) from the 13^th century to the 19^th century.

87. One reason for this is that most ______ (传统) film festivals show films from a variety of countries.

88. Our guests today are _______ (代表) from six of the major international film festivals.

89. The sad thing is that although Van Gogh ______ (奉献) his whole self to painting, he only sold one painting before he died.

90. ______ (相反) to my expectation, present at the party were a group of young people who called themselves pioneers of modern art.

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Edinburgh Zoo makes plans to bring a pair of giant pandas from China to Scotland． Representa-tives from Edinburgh Zoo have recently retumed from China, where they signed a letter ofintent(意向书) making a promise to bring giant pandas to the zoo．
It has been suggested that the breeding pair should be rented to the Royal Zoological Society ofScotland ( RZSS) for 10 years and it is hoped they would give birth to babies dunng that time． Edin-burgh Zoo would be the eighth zoo in the West to care for the species if the project goes ahead．
Zoo chiefs said that looking after the endangered animals could benefit conservation．David Windmill, chief of RZSS, said, "It is an opportunity to work on a global level with other consc'na-tionists to gain a better understanding of the giant panda, the threats they face, and what we can do to ensure their survival．"
At present, there are currendy only around l, 500 giant pandas in the wild．RZSS has been working on the project for almost a year, and hopes to have giant pandas at Edinburgh Zoo by 2011, the year of the society's centenary．
Mr．Windmill said that the*project has received strong support from the UK and Scottish Gov- emments and that this must continue if the zoo is to reach an agreement with the Chinese． As part of the p．roposed agreement with the Chinese government, Edinburgh Zoo will cooperate on research pro-jects benefiting conservation in the wild．
RZSS will also provide considerable money to support giant panda conservation projects in the wild． Giant pandas live in a few mountain ranges in central China and feed almost wholly on bam- boo, which makes up 99% of the their diet．
61．What result did zoo representatives get from China?
A．A breeding pair is on loan to RZSS for ten years．
B．China promised to sell two giant pandas before 2011．
C．They sig:ned a letter of intent about giant pandas to be loaned to Edinburgh Zoo．
D．China promised to offer the money but not．the experts for research into giant pandas．
62．If Edinburgh Zoo can borrow giant pandas, what will happen?
A．RZSS will celebrate its centenarv in 2011．
B．Scotland will be the eighth country to have giant pandas．
C．RZSS will have a better understanding of living habits of giant pandas．
D．Edinburgh Zoo will be the eighth zoo to have Chinese pandas in the world．
63．The underlined part "the project" in Paragraph 4 refers to “______ ”
A．the celebration of RZSS's centenary
B．introducing giant pandas to RZSS's collection
C．the Royal Zoological Societ)r of Scotland itself
D．borrowing giant pandas from China for conservation
64．At present what seems to be the key factor for giant pandas to successfully go to Edinburgh Zoo?
A．RZSS's attitude．
B．The Chinese govemment's attitude．
C．Edinburgh Zoo's support．,
D．The Scottish government' attitude．
65．The best title for this passage would be "______"
A．Edinburgh Zoo expects giant pandas from China
B．Edinburgh Zoo does research into giant pandas
C．Scot_land supports giant panda conservation
D．Giant pandas live happily at Edinburgh Zoo

The New York Aquarium (水族馆) offers a diverse collection and nice viewing experience for all our guests. Whether you’re observing penguins on their rocky coastline home or swimming underwater, looking at a coral reef (珊瑚礁) under the water, or cheering on California sea lions at the theater, you’ll find plenty to see and do during your visit. Your underwater adventure is waiting for you! This summer, head out to Coney Island to learn about the underwater world at the New York Aquarium.

Just off the Coney Island in Brooklyn, the New York Aquarium features more than 300 marine (海洋的) species, such as dolphins and seals. Meet some of our mammals and fish, and learn about their natural history, biology, and cultural roles.

Hours

Summer hours

May 28 – Sept. 5

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. , Monday–Friday

10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. , Weekends & Holidays

Fall hours

Sept. 6 – Nov. 6

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. , Monday–Friday

10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. , Weekends & Holidays

Winter hours

Nov. 7 – Mar. 31

10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. , Daily

Spring hours

Apr. 1– May 27

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. , Monday–Friday

10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. , Weekends & Holidays

Total Experience Ticket

Adult $18.00

Child (Ages 3-12) $14.00

Senior (65+) $15.00

Groups (at least ten visitors) $8.00

﹡Includes admission to our 4-D Theater Plus General Admission.

﹡Children under 3 years old are free!

﹡To receive the group rate, you must make a reservation at least two weeks in advance of your group’s visit. Please call 718-741-1818.

Friday Afternoon Special

Admission on Fridays beginning at 3:00 p.m. is by donation. Suggested donation is $13 for adults, $9 for children, and $10 for seniors. Every dollar you give supports our work in caring for animals at the aquarium.

Aquarium Parking

Car $13.00

Bus $13.00

Please note:

﹡Due to rising costs, the Wildlife Conservation Society reserves the right to change all fees without notice.

﹡All Aquarium buildings and exhibits are wheelchair-accessible.

﹡For further information, please call 718-265-3454.

1.Which animal can’t visitors probably see at the New York Aquarium?

A. Penguins. B. Pandas. C. Dolphins. D. Seals.

2.Six adults (including a man of 68) and two children (aged 2 and 10) are going to visit the New York Aquarium on Sunday. They will have to pay ______________ at least.

A. $144 B. $133 C. $64 D. $119

3.The donation is used to ______________.

A. help the poor people

B. help to save the endangered animals in the wild

C. care for animals at the aquarium

D. help the disabled visitors

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

A. You can visit the New York Aquarium at 5:30 p.m. on Christmas.

B. A visitor in a wheelchair can get around at the New York Aquarium.

C. Visitors can enjoy free parking service on Friday.

D. To enjoy the group rate, visitors must make a reservation at least two weeks in advance by sending an e-mail.