题目内容
George was a game warden(猎物繁殖和保护区的管理员)in Kenya.One day,he found three tiny lions beside a dead lioness.They were so little that their eyes had not yet opened.Sadly,he took the three little lions and drove back home.
When George got out of the car with the baby lions,his wife Joy Adamson immediately took over.Joy had cared for many young animals over the years,but she had never tried to raise baby lions!However,she was determined to save these babies.
The lions grew rapidly.But as the lion grew bigger and stronger,Joy and George realized they could not keep three large lions.They decided to present two of the lions to a zoo;they would keep the smallest lion,which they named Elsa.
Joy and George taught Elsa to hunt and to protect herself.Elsa liked to play with her human friends,but as Elsa grew to her adult size,this play became dangerous.More than once,Elsa knocked Joy to the ground,scratching(抓伤) her.Joy and George both realized that it was time to find Elsa a new home.They knew she needed a wild home where she could live the life she was born to lead.Finally,Joy and George decide to set Elsa free in Meru Park at the foot of Mt Kenya.
Elsa never forgot Joy and George.Whenever they camped nearby,Elsa would come to visit,rubbing her head against their legs in greeting.
Joy missed Elsa,but was happy that she had made a successful life as a wild lion.Joy wrote a book about Elsa,Born Free,which became an international bestseller.Joy travelled all over the world,talking about the importance of saving the wild animals of the world.
Joy lived out her life in Africa,working with wild animals.She wrote more books about her experiences.Her heartfelt interest in animals and her great love for Elsa helped inspire (激发) a worldwide movement to protect wildlife.For Joy Adamson,there was no greater gift than the beauty and spirit of wild animals,living free.
1.When George took the three lions home,his wife ________.
A. advised him to give them to a zoo
B. was frightened by their appearances
C. was unwilling to care for them
D. had a great love for them
2.Joy and George set Elsa free because ________.
A. Elsa scratched Joy
B. there wasn't enough food for Elsa
C. Elsa was big and strong
D. Elsa was a danger to their neighbours
3.What do we know about the book Born Free from the text?
A. It became very popular.
B. It is mainly about Joy's experiences in Meru Park.
C. It focuses on wild animals in Kenya.
D. It helped change people's attitudes towards wildlife.
4.What's the best title for the text?
A. Joy Adamson:living with lions
B. Elsa:lion raised by a human
C. Born Free:a wonderful book
D. George:a game warden
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项
What Teenagers Can Do To Earn More Respect ?
As teenagers continue to grow and develop into young adults, the transition ( 过渡 ) into adulthood has begun. With so many physical and emotional changes going on ,certain manners are often forgotten and other adult traits are not yet accepted as a way of life .1.By doing the following things, you will earn more respect.
Contribute to the household
At the very least, clean up after yourself . As a teenager , you are old enough to clean up after yourself. When you make a mess, clean it up .2.All chores ( 杂活 ) that you do help to reduce the load of the person who did them before . Now that you’re old enough and capable , why shouldn’t you contribute to the household ?3.
Be responsible
4.Whether they are basic things , like brushing your teeth or doing your homework , or more involved chores that contribute to the household , simple fulfill your responsibilities on time . When adults know that they can rely on you , their trust and respect for you will increase .
Solve more of your own problem without asking for help
Instead of taking the easy approach and asking for help , make an effort to solve your problem on your own first . The “ easy way ” is only easy for you , but it is an extra task for the person from whom you are seeking help . Seek help only after you have made an honest effort to solve your own problems .5.When you become a good problem solver , you increase your valve to the community.
A.The people doing the chores before will greatly appreciate the help . |
B.It will make your life more pleasant . |
C.Everyone has certain responsibilities . |
D.When speaking to a group , speak loud enough . |
E. This includes , but is not limited to , your dishes and your room .
F. By being aware of these manners and traits , you can manage them sooner .
G.Depending on the problem , 15 minutes of efforts is usually a good guideline.