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Of all the animals in the animal kingdom, which one (aside from man) is the cleverest?
There are several ways of measuring the intelligence of animals. In one test a scientist sets three same cans on a table. While the animal watches, he puts food under one of the cans. Then he leads the animal away. Some time later, he brings it back to see if it remembers which can has the food. No smelling is allowed; the animal must go directly to the correct can or it fails.
This is called a delayed-response test. The idea is to find out how long an animal’s memory can keep information. The scientists would try showing the cans to the animal one hour later, or two hours later, or even a full day later. They discovered that chimpanzees and elephants have the best memory, and were able to remember the correct can for at least twenty hours. No other animal is close. Dogs came next, but they only remember for nine hours.
To settle the matter, the scientists designed a huge maze (迷宫) and ran the chimps and elephants through it. The maze was very difficult, with many blind paths and dead ends. It took the chimps ten minutes to find their way out. The elephants needed half an hour. Even allowing for the elephants’ slower rate of speed, the test shows that chimpanzees are the cleverest animals.
From this and other tests, the scientists drew the following conclusion: an animal’s intelligence depends on the size of its brain in proportion (比例) to the size of its body. The elephant’s brain weighs ten pounds. But this is only 1/600th of its 6,000 pounds body. A chimp’s brain weighs about one pound, or 1/120th of its total body weight. So in proportion to its body size, the chimp has four times as much brain as the elephant----more brain for less body. The chimp is the champ!

  1. 1.

    Which is the best title?

    1. A.
      The Elephant’s Memory
    2. B.
      The Cleverest Animal
    3. C.
      Judging Intelligence
    4. D.
      The Chimp’s Brain
  2. 2.

    The main idea of this passage is that _____

    1. A.
      there are several ways of measuring the intelligence of animals
    2. B.
      chimps and elephants have the best memory
    3. C.
      intelligence tests show that the chimp is the cleverest animal
    4. D.
      the scientists designed a huge maze and ran the chimps and elephants through it
  3. 3.

    The delayed-response test is designed to test an animal’s _____

    1. A.
      eyesight
    2. B.
      intelligence
    3. C.
      learning ability
    4. D.
      memory
  4. 4.

    The passage tells that elephants _____

    1. A.
      never forget things
    2. B.
      are more clever than chimps
    3. C.
      are slower-moving than chimps
    4. D.
      have better memories than chimps
  5. 5.

    According to the passage, a rhinoceros (犀牛) that weighs 2100 pounds, and has a 3-pound brain is _____

    1. A.
      as clever as a chimp
    2. B.
      more clever than an elephant
    3. C.
      less clever than an elephant
    4. D.
      as clever as an elephant
BCDCC
试题分析:文章主要想弄清什么动物是最聪明的,通过研究表明,猩猩是最聪明的动物,这主要的根据动物的脑量和身体的比例决定的。
1.标题题:从第一段的句子:Of all the animals in the animal kingdom, which one (aside from man) is the cleverest?可知这篇文章讲的是除了人类最聪明的动物是什么。选B
2.主旨题:从文章最后一句话So in proportion to its body size, the chimp has four times as much brain as the elephant----more brain for less body. The chimp is the champ!可知这篇文章主要想说明猩猩是最聪明的动物,选C
3.细节题:从第三段的句子:This is called a delayed-response test. The idea is to find out how long an animal’s memory can keep information. 可知延迟反应的测验是为了弄清动物的记忆力,选D
4.细节题:从第四段的句子:It took the chimps ten minutes to find their way out. The elephants needed half an hour.可知大象比猩猩动作慢,选C
5.推理题;从最后一段的句子:The elephant’s brain weighs ten pounds. But this is only 1/600th of its 6,000 pounds body. 可知大象的脑子是身体的1/600,而这个犀牛的脑子是身体的1/700,所以犀牛没有大象聪明,选C
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Cooking with your children is a great way to involve them in the process of decision-making and taking responsibility for themselves.    1.    and they will be more willing to make their own snacks meals and bag lunches when they have the skills to be successful in it.

    Plan ahead--Choose a time when you will be relaxed and not disturbed.Easier said than done. For children cooking needs lots of patience and time to learn by doing things for themselves.    2.  

    Supervise(监督指导)--Have an adult nearby to help with sharp utensils(炊具),electric appliances and the stove.

    Prepare--Wear an apron or old clothes.    3.   

    Organize--Read the entire recipe and gather ingredients arid utensils before you begin.If you put each ingredient away as you use it,it will be easy to tell what you have already put in if you get interrupted in the middle of the recipe.

    Safety--Turn pot handles inward away from other burners so they don’t overheat or get knocked off the stove.Never reach across burners or pots that are hot.Never use wet cloths,as steam will form and burn you.Be careful with electric cords.    4.    Double-check that you have turned all appliances off when you finish cooking.

      5.    Get cooking and have fun with your kids

A.Cooking also helps them develop a sense of accomplishment and practice language and math skills and gives them an opportunity to share their creations with others

B.Cooking for yourself requires the time and ability to do it and access to the necessary ingredients

C.With a little help and a lot of encouragement,your children will become confident cooks with the ability to prepare meals and make bag lunches on their own

D.First of all the children must have the knowledge of how to cook

E.Use dry hands to unplug them and make sure they aren’t lying across a stove burner

F.A relaxed pace will help you resist grabbing(抓起)the utensils to do it yourself

G.Tie back long hair,roll up long sleeves and remove jewelry

 

Winston Churchill was born into a famous family.His father was a successful politician.However, as a boy, Churchill was considered a slow learner in school.Later he entered the Army and saw action in various countries.

In October 1900, Churchill began his political career.For the next sixty years Churchill’s work as a great politician was both brighter and more difficult than his father’s had been.In 1939 German attacked Poland.Churchill prepared to fight.In 1940 he became the Prime Minister of English.

France fell.The Germans fought their way through Western Europe.It looked as if Britain was about to lose the war.Was it now possible to ask for peace, and listen to Hitler?

Churchill spoke: “I have nothing to offer but blood, hard work , tears and sweat… You ask what is our policy? I will tell you, it is to fight, by sea , by land and air, with all our force and with all the strength that God can give us.You ask what is our aim? I can answer in one word: Victory.”

The Germans began moving their armies to the French coast and prepared to go to war with British.The British had not enough guns to go around.Churchill gave the answer: “ We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be.We shall fight on the coast ; we shall fight on the landing grounds; we shall fight in the fields and in the streets; we shall fight in the hills; we shall never give up.”

By his courage and hard work, Churchill heartened his people and other nations fighting together against Hitler.Victory finally came when the Germans lost World War II.

Churchill died in 1965 and was given a state funeral.This was a fitting payment to one of all the greatest men the world had ever seen.

1.Churchill ______ before he became a politician.

A.was a slow student                      B.was an army man

C.helped his father in his career              D.had little interest in politics

2.The Germans attacked British _______.

A.after France was defeated                 B.before France fell

C.soon after Poland was attacked             D.before Churchill became the Prime Minister

3.The underlined word “heartened” probably means ______ in this passage.

A.surprised         B.encouraged        C.asked for          D.called for

4.Which of the following is NOT true?

A.Churchill had worked as a politician for more than sixty years.

B.The writer admired and respected Churchill very much.

C.Churchill was not so clever as his father.

D.Churchill was one of the most inspiring, brave and wise leaders in the British history.

 

Parents whose children show a special interest in a sport feel very difficult to make a decision about their children’s careers.Should they allow their children to train to become top sportsmen and sportswomen? For many children it means starting schoolwork very young.And going out with friends and other interests have to take a second placeIt’s very difficult to explain to a young child why he or she has to train five hours a day, even at the weekend, when most of his or her friends are playing.

Another problem is of course money, In many countries money for training is available from government for the very best young sportsmen and sportswomen.If this help can not be given, it means that it is the parents who have to find the time and the money to support their child’s development and sports clothes, transport to competitions, special equipment, etc.All can be expensive.

Many parents are worried that it is dangerous to start serious training in a sport at an early age.Some doctors agree that young muscles may be damaged by training before they are properly developed.Professional trainers, however, believe that it is only by training when young that you can reach the top as successful sports person.It is clear that very few people do reach the top, and both parents and children should be prepared for failure even after many years of training.

1.Where can we most probably find this passage?

A.An advertisement.

B.A diary.

C.A newspaper.

D.A notice board.

2.What does the underlined phrase “to take a second place ”in the first paragraph mean?

A.to become less important

B.To put it at another place

C.To happen again

D.They are the most important of all the things

3.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A.It’s easy to make a decision when your children want to take up sports.

B.Most of the students may become top sports men after a long period of training.

C.Early training may damage young muscles.

D.It’s not very expensive for parents to support their children’s development in sports.

 

 Life is too short to waste a moment, so while you still have time, let your hair down, remove that “boring” tag in your so-called life and start making it worthwhile. Below are some tips that will help you live a wonderful life.

    1. Keep a Positive Attitude. Enjoy what you have and work on getting the things you desire. Psychologists believe that optimism (乐观主义) is a good defense against unhappiness, so it is better to keep your optimism alive. Feeling sad about your life will only make you sadder, so be happy.

    2. Don’t Be Afraid to Take Risks. Life is all about taking risks, and that’s the exciting part of it. Challenges and failure are part of life. Once you learn how to take risks, you’ll soon realize how good it feels not to let moments pass you by.

    3. ... You only have one life, so make it worthwhile. Being unwilling to let the past go just keeps you away from the things you should be enjoying at the present.

    4. List the Things You Want to Do. Stop lazing around and give yourself something to be busy with. Write down a list of all the things you want to do and make a timeline, not to stress you out, but to remind you of your goals. So don’t put limits to yourself because you’ll never know what may happen.]

    5. Try Out Something New. Getting into something or trying something unfamiliar to you may seem scary, but nothing can make you feel happier than being able to overcome your fear. Who knows? You might enjoy it! The world is a big place and there are still lots of things waiting to be explored by you. Go to a foreign place where you know no one.

 

1. From Tip One we know that we should             .

   A. never be afraid to take risks

   B. try something new every day

   C. focus on the good things in life 

   D. get rid of all our former habits

2.What’s the best title for the third tip?

   A. Enjoy Today and Let Go of the Past.      

   B. Never Think of Tomorrow.

   C. Remember You Are the Best.   

   D. Never Change Your Mind.

3.The writer may NOT agree that              .

   A. feeling sad about your life does you no good

   B. it’s good to keep yourself busy doing something

   C. you shouldn’t go to a new place where you have no friends

   D. you should enjoy the present instead of always thinking of the past

4. What is the writer’s attitude toward life?

   A. Positive.             B. Negative.

   C. Doubtful.             D. Indifferent.

 

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