阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

Emma was hanging the colorful papers, not really paying attention to where she was placing them. She was a little unhappy. 16 , it was her birthday too and no one in her class had even said happy birthday. They were all busy planning the surprise 17 for their headteacher Mr. Smith.

Sure Mr. Smith was 18 .He knew everyone’s birthday and made cards for them. He high—fived you when you got an A on a test, and 19 you when you failed. Emma knew Mr. Smith deserved(该得)a surprise party. 20 she wished just one person could remember it was her birthday too!

Emma had a quick look at the huge card the class had made. It was as long as the blackboard. She knew Mr. Smith would be unhappy if they 21 him presents. So she suggested the class make a card just like he did for them.

“Emma, will you turn off the 22 please?" Ms. Clark said. “I’m going to call Mr. Smith now.” Ms. Clark called Mr. Smith, saying the lights in the 23 had gone out. As soon as Ms. Clark finished the call, Emma looked around the classroom 24 with a sigh(叹气)for another time and turned the lights off.

The door opened and everyone shouted, “ 25

“A surprise party for 26 ?" Mr. Smith asked. He walked over to the huge card. “This is the most beautiful card I’ve ever 27 . But it makes my birthday card kind of 28 ’’ Then he turned to Emma and handed her the card. “Happy birthday, Emma. I’m excited that we share the same 29 ’’.

‘‘Me, too,’’ Emma said, 30 at Mr. Smith.

¨Happy birthday, Emma!" her classmates cheered.

1.A. After all B. By the way C. First of all D. For example

2.A. talk B. lesson C. party D. trip

3.A. healthy B. humorous C. handsome D. great

4.A. thanked B. praised C. 1eft D. encouraged

5.A. And B. But C. Or D. So

6.A. showed B. made C. lent D. bought

7.A. TV B. fan C. lights D. computers

8.A. classroom B. gym C. library D. yard

9.A. angrily B. happily C. slowly D. surely

10.A. Welcome B. Surprise C. Morning D. Goodbye

11. A. me B. her C. you D. us

12.A. posted B. ordered C. made D. seen

13.A. expensive B. old C. small D. long

14.A. birthday B. cake C. card D. dream

15.A. rushing B. smiling C. pointing D. waving

Almost all animals need to sleep to stay healthy. But sleeping can also be dangerous because other animals may hurt those who are sleeping. This leads to many different ways of sleeping that help them stay safe. Some of these ways may surprise you!

Almost all bats sleep upside down. They hang from a branch of a tree or the ceiling of a cave. Up high, bats are safe from most other animals. If they are in danger, they just fly away.

A dolphin sleeps with just half its brain at a time. It must stay awake to breathe and to watch for danger. Dolphin mothers and babies can go without sleep for as long as two months to stay safe.

Some ducks sleep with just half their brains, too. These ducks often sleep in a line. The ducks at both ends help to keep the group safe. They keep one eye open to watch for danger. The ducks in the middle sleep deeply with both eyes closed.

Seals breathe air, but that doesn’t stop some of them from sleeping underwater. They hold their breath and dive deep to sleep for up to twenty minutes at a time. Sleeping deep underwater helps these seals stay safe from animals that hunt them near the surface.

Horses often sleep standing up. Their legs lock in place so they don’t fall over. If a horse is lying down, it needs a long time to get up. A horse can run from danger more quickly if it is already standing.

A flamingo can sleep while standing on one leg. The standing leg locks so it stays straight. The other leg remains close to the flamingo’s body. Its head rests on its back. A flamingo lives (and sleeps) near many other birds to stay safe.

Some seabirds can sleep while they fly. These large birds spend most of their lives over the ocean. They are in danger on the water, but they are safe in the air. They fly for many hours without flapping(拍打)their wings. Sometimes they sleep while they are flying.

Would you like to sleep how they sleep?

1.The animals that sleep with half their brains are _______.

A. ducks and seals B. dolphins and ducks C. bats and dolphins D. flamingos and seabirds

2.Horses often stand up when they sleep because _______.

A. they can run from danger quickly B. they are afraid of falling over

C. this helps them to sleep deeply D. it takes them a long time to go to sleep

3. The underlined word “hunt” in Paragraph 5 probably means _______.

A. offer to help B. come to teach C. refuse to protect D. want to kill

4.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A. How animals sleep B. Sleep to stay healthy C. Sleep as animals do D. What sleeping animals are like

Have you ever been in a conflict(冲突)? Do you know how to solve it? Conflict resolution is a peaceful way of trying to solve a conflict. Both sides in the conflict explain what they think happened to cause it. The person who listens to both sides is called the mediator(调解人).

After both sides tell what they think happened to cause the conflict, they discuss ways to solve it. They try to come up with a “resolution” that both sides agree to. They cannot be angry during the communication. Everyone should use good listening and attending skills while talking. If voices get too loud or it appears that someone is angry, the mediator will speak up and have them treat each other with respect. After different suggestions are shared in how to mediate the conflict, it is time for

discussing the best solution(解决办法).

Here is an example of how conflict resolution works step by step in a school playground setting:

● Someone says a student pushed him on the football field.

● The person who was accused as the “pusher” says it was actually an accident.

● The person who was pushed gets the mediator.

● The mediator takes the two persons to a quieter place, away from others to talk.

● The mediator calms them down and lets them know he understands their feelings.

●Each person describes what happened.

● The mediator repeats what he heard, so it is clear to everyone.

● The mediator asks for ideas to solve the problem.

● The two persons offer their own solutions.

● The two persons have a discussion and come to an agreement.

● The mediator makes sure the persons follow the solution.

● The mediator offers praise for solving the problem.

Conflict resolution can be used in many environments. It encourages people to tell what really happened, to share their feelings, and to work together peacefully to solve the problem. It offers people workable steps to reach an agreement with the help of a mediator.

1.According to the passage, if two students have had a fight, they had better .

A.call the police B. get a mediator

C. ask parents for ideas D. describe the fight to teachers

2.In conflict resolution, the mediator’s job is to .

A.describe what really happened to both sides

B.help both sides reach an agreement in a proper way

C.listen to both sides and then punish the trouble maker

D.write down what both sides have explained in the communication

3.The underlined words “was accused” in this passage might mean “ ” in Chinese. A. 被惩罚 B. 被轻视 C. 被指责 D. 被否定

4.The writer gives the example in the passage in order to .

A.show how a mediator works in a football match

B.help us know the importance of a mediator in daily life

C.show how conflict resolution is used in different environments

D.help us clearly understand the workable steps in conflict resolution

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