When you hear the word “scientist”,what do you think of?Many people think scientists are people in clean white coats who work in labs.And some scientists do work in labs.But there are ______ scientists who work in woods and jungles.These scientists are called “animal behaviour (行为) scientists”,and they study animals as they live in nature.

Why don't these scientists catch animals and study them in zoos?The ______ is in the world “behaviour”.Animals behaviour scientists want to learn ______ animals behave in their wild homes.When animals live in cages or in zoos,they do not act the same as they do when they are ______.They may fight ______ each other,or they may not eat,or they may not raise their babies as they usually would.To see real animal behaviour,scientists must go where the animals ______.

So animal behaviour scientists go into the jungles,the woods or the desert.There, their most important ______ are their eyes and ears.They watch and listen to the animals very ______.They write down everything that happened in notebooks.______ they live near the animals,the scientists are careful not to frighten them.If the scientists are lucky,the animals will ______ no attention to them.Then the scientists can see how the animals really live.

The behaviour scientists hope what they've learned about animal behaviour can provide clues (提供线索) to help people learn to live together more happily.

1.A. another B. other C. others D. the other

2.A. answer B. question C. problem D. text

3.A. when B. where C. how D. why

4.A. happy B. free C. sad D. angry

5.A. of B. among C. for D. with

6.A. live B. run C. play D. eat

7.A. machines B. tools C. thoughts D. ways

8.A. truly B. carefully C. wonderfully D. nicely

9.A. But B. Unless C. Though D. As if

10.A. pay B. spend C. take D. cost

On April 1 st, China announced that it would build the Xiongan New Area in Hebei Province. This will be of the same importance as the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone and the Pudong New Area.

The area will cover three counties(县) that sit at the center of the triangular(三角形的) area formed by Bejing, Tianjin and Shijiazhuang.

The Xiongan New Area has great potential(潜力) for growth. It has a large space to develop and will expand(扩大) to cover 2,000 square kilometers. The transportation of the area is convenient, with only an hour’s drive to Beijing and Tianjin.

The new area also has a wonderful natural environment. It is home to Baiyangdian, one of the largest freshwater wetlands in North China. With more than 140 lakes, the wetland is known as the “pearl(珍珠)”of the North China Plain.

Onece built, the area will lower the heavy burden(负担) on Beijing. For example, many companies, universities and scientific research centers will move from Beijing to the area.

International experts and media also think highly of this new area, saying that it will set an example to developing countries.

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The Xiongan New Area

Location

It lies in Hebei Province. It will be as 1.as the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone and the Pudong New Area.

Size

There are three counties in the new area and it will cover 2.square kilometers.

Transportation

The transportation of the area is convenient, and it will take only an 3.

to drive to Beijing and Tian jin.

Advantages

The Xiongan New Area will lower the heavy burden on Beijing if it 4..

Besides, international experts and media who think 5.of this new area believe that it will set an example to developing countries.

阅读下面短文,根据短文内容,在下面的表格中填入与文章意思最符合的单词。每空一词。

The English books we choose may influence our reading in some ways. Let us see how to choose a correct books to read.

•Find interesting books.

Find stories that attracts you. A good story will open you up to new language and you'll want to read more.

I love reading books about football. That way, I know the vocabulary needed to talk about this subject. There is no need to read something that you find boring.

•Don't make it too difficult.

If the language is too hard, you won't learn much English. It's not enjoyable reading something that is too complex(综合的). Therefore, find books that suit you and your level.

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•Join a book club.

Join other people who are learning English and talk about special books. This will help you better understand what you're reading and you'll get more chances to practice speaking in English.It will also get you to read the book. It's embarrassing(尴尬的) going to a book club and telling people that you haven't read the chosen book!

•Test the book first

Instead of just buying a book, test it first. Read a few pages to see if you're going to like it. You can do this on Amazon by clicking “Look Inside This Book”. Read a few pages to see if it's going to help you.

Ways to choose right books to read

Find interesting books.

It's necessary for you to choose books that 1.you. So you won't feel tired while reading.

Don't make it too difficult.

Choose books in your own level. That will make your reading 2.

Join a book club.

Joining a book club can help you understand anything3. and make you finish reading the book you choose.

Test the book first.

Before 4.g a book, you must test it first. Read a few pages to make sure it is helpful to you.

Don't let the books you choose 5.your reading.

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