题目内容
It was late afternoon when the train pulled into the station.There were many people standing there,and Jeff could see his grandfather standing near the hack of the crowd.Each summer Jeff spent a month with him at the seashore.
When Jeff and Iris grandfather reached Grandpa's old truck.Grandpa lifted the suitcase into the back of the truck.They started their way down the road to Grandpa's cottage.As they parked in front of the cottage,Grandpa smiled and nodded his head toward the beach.“Go on,”he said with a smile,“and I’ll get supper on.”
Sand shifted and settled beneath Jeff's feet as he walked along the beach.Jeff loved how calm the water was at sunset.He closed his eyes and took a deep breath of salty air.Suddenly the peace was broken when close by he heard something.His eyes opened wide, and he saw a big seagull(海鸥)flying around his head.“Aawk,”it cried,swooping down again and again.
Covering his head with his arms,Jeff dashed back to Grandpa’s collage and told him about the seagull.“It surely had a reason to act that way.”Grandpa said.“l wonder what it is.”
The next morning,the sun shone brightly as Jeff bravely returned to the beach in search of interesting stones,shells,or pieces of driftwood.Once again,though,he soon found himself under attack.“Go away!” Jeff shouted and ran to the nearby bushes.
There he heard a softer bird sound,“Eeep!” Gently pushing branches aside,he saw a young seagull.Its feet were tangled in(缠绕)plastic rings.“No wonder your mom’s upset,”Jeff said,Carefully he untwisted the rings.Finally free,the bird fluttered onto the sand crying,“Eeep!”
“Aawk,”its mother replied,swooping down.Together they flew up into the blue sky.
Jeff ran to fell Grandpa the news.”Now you can collect your rocks in peace.”Grandpa said. Grabbing a large bag.Jeff said.“I think I’ll collect some trash first.”Grandpa looked at Jeff with new eyes and he said,” Would you mind if I join you?”
1.The author attempts lo entertain,inform,and persuade the reader by telling ______.
A.a sad story about visiting the beach and spending time with family members
B.a thoughtful story while showing how being careless with trash can he harmful
C.a boy's exciting story about the beach as well as facts about studying the ocean
D.a funny story and asking important questions that require research to answer
2.If the author added a sentence at the end of paragraph 3,which of these would fit best?
A.The seagull's threatening behavior was unusual and strange.
B.Another time Jeff WON chased down by a little dog.
C.There was nothing more lovely than seagulls at the beach,flying over the water.
D.Sunset was Jeff's favorite time of day at the beach.
3.Why does the seagull swoop down to attack Jeff?
A.She has a nest of eggs to guard.
B.She thinks he will take her food.
C.She has been hurt by people before.
D.She wants to protect her young.
4.Grandpa discovers that the best way to spend time with Jeff is to _________.
A.clean the beach B.play games
C.watch the sunset D.collect rocks
BADA
The city of Rome has passed a new law to prevent cruelty to animals. All goldfish bowls are no longer allowed and dog owners must walk their dogs.
This comes after a national law was passed to give prison sentences to people who desert cats or dogs.
“The civilization of a city can be measured by this,” said Monica Carina, the councilor behind the new law.
The newspaper reported that round bowls don’t give enough oxygen for fish and may make them go blind.
“Rome has tried to protect fish more than anywhere else in the world. It stands out for recognizing that fish are interesting animals that deserve over respect and pity every bit as much as dogs and cats and other animals,” said Karin Robertson, a director of the People for the Ethical treatment of Animals.
Lat year a law was passed in Italy that gives people who desert pets big fines and prison sentences. Since then local governments have added their own animal protection rules.
The northern city of Turin passed a law in April to give pet owners fines of up to $598 if they do not walk their dogs three times a day.
The new law in Rome also says that owners mustn’t leave their dogs in hot cars or cut their dogs’ tail to make them look lovelier. The law also gives legal recognition to the “cat ladies” who feed homeless cats. The cats live all over the city from ancient ruins to modern office car parks.
【小题1】 The new law passed in Rome will _________.
A.help improve fishing environment |
B.guarantee better conditions for goldfish |
C.stop people from catching goldfish |
D.discourage keeping goldfish at home |
A.exchanges with other cities |
B.Protection of ancient ruins |
C.awareness of animal protection |
D.recognition of animal lovers |
A.keep their dogs or cats in cars | B.feed homeless animals in car parks |
C.raise their cats near ancient ruins | D.shut their dogs home all day long |
Pairs, Jan. 11--- An armored (武装) car robbery last night ended in a wild gunbattle that two men dead and a hostage (人质) seriously wounded.
The drama (刺激的事件) began when an armored car carrying the contents of safety(储备)boxes to a bank was struck by a large truck, police said.
The bank guards were helpless when the robbers jumped out of the truck and tied them. The robbers used heavy tools and explosives (爆炸品) to break the armored car.
A passing police car turned to look into the accident as the men were removing the contents of the armored car. Police said the three robbers fled on foot across a nearby highway.
Stopping a private car driven by a teenaged girl, the three escaped for central Pairs with the police car in hot pursuit(追捕).
A plain clothes policeman saw the car as it drove through the street of Lat in Quarter. The policeman tried to stop the car, but the thieves started shooting at him, witness (目击者) said.
The girl hostage tried to slip away. Just as she was crawling (爬出) away from the car, she was hit by a bullet. Police said she was out of danger at Central Hospital.
The gunmen gave up the car and got into a shop, pouring fire on more than 50 policemen that surrounded the building. After a wild gunbattle, police broke into the room. They only found two of the gunmen, both seriously wounded. The third thief was believed to have escaped with over $1.3 million in cash and jewellery.
1.The passage is about _____.
A.a gunbattle between the policeman and the government soldiers. |
B.a bank robbery in Paris. |
C.a group of gunmen's robbery of armored car in the streets. |
D.how a teenaged girl got seriously wounded. |
2.The robbers came and they _____.
A.in a police car; stole the armed car. |
B.in a truck; blasted (炸毁) the armored car. |
C.in an armored truck; drove the money car away. |
D.in an armored car; opened the armored car with heavy tools. |
3.The three robbers escaped on foot across a nearby highway because_____.
A.a passing police car found them . |
B.the explosives were too strong . |
C.the contents of the armored car were too heavy . |
D.the truck broke down . |
4.A plain clothes policeman is ______.
A.not a policeman but a soldier . |
B.not a policeman but a gunman . |
C.a policeman but he doesn't wear a uniform . |
D.a robber . |
5.After a wild gunbattle, ______.
A.the robbers were shot dead. |
B.the police got back what they wanted. |
C.the police failed to get back what they wanted. |
D.50 policemen were killed and the robbers were seriously wounded. |