题目内容
It’s always great to hear news about wildlife returning to where they once lived. For the first time in 8 years the small blue --- British’s smallest butterfly--- has been seen back at a nature reserve in Hertfordshire.
This nature reserve has had a lot of work done recently in order to help butterflies. Management of the land has included bringing in sheep to keep the grass under control in a more natural way and planting wild flowers for butterfly species. The nature reserve is home to a number of butterfly species. In fact the way that this reserve has been managed means that it is probably the best reserve in Hertfordshire to see butterflies with at least 25 species now living in the area.
There are a number of threats to British butterflies and the greatest threat is the loss of their habitat. Changing farming practice has affected British native butterfly species greatly with many more now being at risk. Butterflies are such an excellent species that they can clearly tell the situation of local environment because they are easily influenced by environmental changes, A wide species of butterflies will generally mean a healthy environment.
The type of land management at the nature reserve in Hertfordshire offers a hope for many species of butterfly to live as usual. Butterflies need all the help they can get at the moment. Although the number of butterflies is beginning to increase, many are still at risk.
【小题1】What has the nature reserve done to help butterflies return ?
a. changing the reserve place b. bringing in sheep
c. planting wild flowers d. changing farming practice
A.a.b | B.c,d | C.a,d | D.b,c |
A.The weather is changing | B.The flowers have died out |
C.Their habitat has been lost. | D.The environment has changed |
A.The environment has changed healthier a lot than before. |
B.All the butterflies have returned to the reserve. |
C.There is no threat to the British butterflies. |
D.Over 25 species is living in the reserve now. |
A.The butterflies changed as the environment changed. |
B.Butterflies are very beautiful. |
C.Butterflies are sensitive to the environment the live. |
D.Butterflies can tell us what is happening. |
【小题1】D
【小题1】C
【小题1】A
【小题1】C
解析
This is a story that happened 15 years ago but it has always stayed with me since then.On the way back from work every evening,more often than not there would be a homeless man standing at the exit of the freeway.He always waved at every car,he was always happy and smiling and sometimes almost dancing.Every day after work when I got there,I would quickly roll down my window and give him the coins.Occasionally the red light would be on for a minute and we would ask each other about our day.His answer would always be the same,“I’m blessed!”.
It amazed me that even in his situation of being homeless he was so positive,and his answer would remind me of how blessed I was.A single mother of four amazing kids,with a place to call home and with a job to provide for my kids.Then one day I was called into my boss’s office and was told that I was being laid off due to the economy.Needless to say that on my was home that day I was very sad and upset.I didn’t remember to look for my spare change and keep it ready like I usually did.I wasn’t feeling the joy as I got off the ramp where the homeless man would be.Yet there he was as alway,as l turned the ramp.He set his eyes on me,while still smiling and waving at others.
While I was waiting for the red light to turn,he strolled over to my car.He had a big smile he looked me straight in the eyes and said “today I will give you a dollar”.He then reached into his pocket and pulled out a dollar bill.I was blown away.I burst into tears.I wanted to jump out of my car and hug him!
You see that day he gave me more than a dollar bill,he taught me a valuable lesson.No matter what material things are taken from you,no one can take away your choice to be joyful.
【小题1】What is the passage mainly concerned?
A.A dollar bill from a homeless person. |
B.A blessing coming from a homeless person. |
C.A woman who lost her job due to the economy. |
D.A homeless man standing at the exit of the freeway. |
A.optimistic | B.brave | C.Iazy | D.kind-hearted |
A.felt relaxed to get rid of the tiring job |
B.still felt joyful when coming off the ramp |
C.took it for granted that she was fit for her job |
D.didn’t put some change aside to give to the man |
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A.completely defeated | B.wholly blown down |
C.really amazed | D.murdered by gunfire |
A.material things are the most important in life |
B.people should be encouraged to beg by smiling |
C.the author’s ride home that dog was smooth sailing |
D.we should wait others’help when faced with challenges |