题目内容
Some beach creatures are wonderful ----- like dolphins, but others are dangerous. Find out more about the dangerous ones -----the blue ringed octopus, puffer fish, the Blue Bottle, and stingrays.
The blue ringed octopus
The blue ringed octopus is not a very big creature but it is very dangerous. These octopuses are found all around Australian coast. They often lie in rock pools close to shore. The blue ringed octopus is usually a dull color but it shows its bright blue rings when it is in danger. If it is taken out of the water, it is able to bite a person and poison them. If this creature bites someone, they will feel numbness (麻木) around the mouth, face and neck.
Puffer Fish
Puffer Fish are found in all Australian seas. They are very easy to catch but must not be eaten because their flesh and internal organs contain a poison. Anyone who does eat the flesh can become sick very quickly. They may even stop breathing.
The Blue Bottle
The Blue Bottle is found in most Australian waters. Blue Bottles float lightly on the surface of the water but their tentacles (触须) can be as long as 10 metres. Blue Bottles are much less dangerous than some other jellyfish but they can give a swimmer a bad sting (刺) if the swimmer accidentally touches them.
Stingrays
There are many different kinds of stingrays in Australian waters. They usually swim and feed on the bottom of the sea. Accidents can happen if people stand on them or try to pick them up. Stingrays have a sting on their tail. These stings have poison on them. If someone is stung the wound can easily become infected.
65.If you swim in the Australian waters, you will probably _____.
A. be bitten by the blue ringed octopus B. stop breathing because of Puffer Fish
C. get a bad sting by the Blue Bottle D. be poisoned by stingrays
66.Which of the following is less aggressive according to the passage?
A. The blue ringed octopus B. Puffer Fish
C. The Blue Bottle D. Stingrays
67.Which is TRUE according to the passage?
A. All creatures along the coast of
B. Poisonous creatures change the body color when in danger.
C. No accident will happen unless people touch these creatures.
D. If people stand on the beach, accidents can happen because of the creatures.
68.The passage is mainly about _____.
A. dangerous creatures in the sea B. interesting creatures in the ocean
C. pleasant creatures in
Dublin has the benefit of being a home to unequaled beaches.They can be especially attractive during the summer season.Experience this scenery for yourself and see what these beaches have to offer you.
Finding yourself at Dollymont makes you a fortunate tourist especially if you find beaches irresistible. Here you can swim away your worries through the Dollymont Blue Flag Beach.The beach provides a wonderful view which is perfect for some relaxing moments.Its shoreline is well recommended for a few quiet and unworried walks along the beach.
For some beach adventure, you can drive your way down the M50 and M 1 motorways to Donabate. This village in North County Dublin offers an attractive Blue Flag beach which is perfect for your swimming addictions.Lifeguards are on call during bathing period.The water is as overpowering as the surrounding.
For a double purpose beach, check out Killiney.This beach is a top off destination for a swimming adventure and it is equally grand for relaxing walks. The shoreline is covered with pebbles and rocks.This may seem averred with ordinary stony beach for some but for those who have strong interest in geological processes, Killiney is a best spot to discover part of.Dublin's history and Killiney's formation.
Another accessible Blue Flag Beach lies on Malahide in Fingal.You can enjoy the distinctive attraction of the water while still getting yourself amazed with the wonderful sights around Malahide.Beach is sandy and holds a harbor designed for pleasure boats at the Northern end.
For a bit of challenge and thrill, consider a swim at Seapoint Beach in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown.You can have the pleasure of an exciting surf adventure here apart from the usual swimming activity.This is often visited by tourists due to its various appeals: swimming on the north part of the beach while surfing, boating and jet skiing at the south.
Need to beat the heat off your summer vacation? There is nothing as satisfying as a visit to some of these outstanding beaches.
【小题1】How many beaches are mentioned in this article?
A.Five | B.Four | C.Three | D.Two |
A.Having a swimming adventure. | B.Having some relaxing walks. |
C.Discovering some Dublin's history. | D.Practising operating boats for pleasure. |
A.get themselves interested in the sights around |
B.have a wonderful surf on the north of the beach |
C.enjoy several unusual and exciting activities |
D.call the lifeguards during bathing period |
A.Dollymont and Donabate | B.Donabate and Malahide |
C.Dollymont and Killiney | D.Killinev and Malahide |
A.Where to go swimming in summer | B.Beating off the heat in Dublin |
C.Benifits of staying at beaches | D.Geological researches in vacation |
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Some beach creatures are wonderful -- like dolphins, but others are dangerous. Here are some examples of harmful beach creatures.
Puffer Fish
Puffer Fish, found in all Japanese seas, have very interesting features. They are very easy to catch but must not be eaten because their flesh and organs contain a poison. Anyone who does eat the flesh can become sick very quickly. They may even stop breathing.
The Blue Bottle
The Blue Bottle is found in most Caribbean waters. Blue Bottles float lightly on the surface of the water but their tentacles (触须) can be as long as 10 metres. Blue Bottles are much less dangerous than some other jellyfish but they can give a swimmer a bad sting (刺) if the swimmer accidentally touches them.
Stingrays
There are many different kinds of stingrays in Mauritius waters. They usually swim and feed on the bottom of the sea. Accidents can happen if people stand on them or try to pick them up. Stingrays have a sting on their tail. These stings have poison on them. If someone is stung the wound can easily become infected.
Title : 53
Wildlife |
Where creatures live |
56 |
What effects on men |
Puffer Fish |
55 |
● easy to catch ● unfit to eat |
● become sick ● stop breathing |
54 |
most Caribbean waters |
●their tentacles being as long as 10 metres ● less dangerous |
give a sting |
Stingrays |
Mauritius waters |
having a poisonous sting on their tail |
easily 57 by the sting |