Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is in the northern part of Australia. It is the largest coral reef system(珊瑚礁系统)in the world. Great Barrier Reef has over 900 islands and over 2,900 reefs. It is larger than the Great Wall of China. And it is the only living thing on Earth that can be seen from outer space.

Harbour of Rio de Janeiro

The Harbour of Rio de Janeiro is around Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is famous for being the world’s largest bay(海湾). The harbor is 17.4 miles long from east to west and 18.6 miles from north to south. It was first discovered in 1502.

Paricutin

Paricutin is a volcano that is in the Mexican state of Michoacan. It is one of the youngest volcanoes in the world. It last erupted(爆发)in 1952.

Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls is a waterfall system on the Zambezi River in southern Africa. It is neither the highest waterfall nor the widest waterfall in the world, but it is the largest. It is 1,708 metres wide and 108 metres high.

1.Which of the following is TRUE about the Great Barrier Reef?

A.It is the oldest coral reef system in the world. B.It is made up millions of reefs.

C.We can see it from outer space. D.It is as long as the Great Wall.

2.What can we learn about the Harbour of Rio de Janeiro according to the material?

① When it was first discovered. ② Who first discovered it.

③ What it is famous for. ④ Where it is.

A.①②③ . B.①③④ . C.①②④ . D.②③④ .

3.When did Paricutin erupt last time?

A.In 1502. B.100 years ago. C.67 years ago. D.In 1708.

4.Which of the following words can describe Victoria Falls?

A.Highest. B.Oldest. C.Widest. D.Largest.

One day, a poor man was travelling on horseback. At noon, he tied his_______to a tree and then sat down to eat something.

A few minutes later, a rich man came along and tied his horse to the_______tree. “Please_______your horse to another tree,” said the poor man.” My horse is wild. It will kill_______” But the rich man said, “I shall tie my horse as I like!” He tied up his horse and had his lunchnearby.

After a moment they heard a terrible noise, the two horse were_______They went up to them, but it was too late. The rich man’s horse was killed. “See what your horse has done!” cried the rich man. “You will have to_______it.” And he brought the poor man before the judge(法官).

The judge asked the poor man some questions. But he made no_______At last the judge said, “This man is dumb(哑的). He cannot speak.” “Oh.” the rich man shouted_______, “He can! He spoke to me when I met him.” “Are you sure?” asked the judge. “What did he say?”

“He told me not to tie my horse to the same tree_______his horse was wild and would kill my horse.” “Oh.” said the judge. “So he warned you. And can you expect to get money from him?” The rich man said________and left silently.

1.A.cow B.horse C.sheep D.dog

2.A.other B.another C.same D.different

3.A.tie B.ride C.bring D.give

4.A.hers B.his C.mine D.yours

5.A.fighting B.eating C.playing D.walking

6.A.look after B.pay for C.think about D.fight with

7.A.choice B.mistake C.answer D.decision

8.A.easily B.happily C.carefully D.angrily

9.A.if B.so C.because D.although

10.A.nothing B.something C.anything D.everything

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