1．In the deserts of North Africa and Saudi Arabia lives the smallest of all foxes with the largest of ears．This animal is the fennec fox．
Fennec foxes have ears that are 5to 6inches long．That's big for an animal that weighs less than four pounds．Their ears help shed（去除）body heat．And，as you may have guessed，they also provide great hearing．
It's also interesting to think about the hair of fennec foxes．Why would a fox that lives in the desert need a thick，fur coat？Actually，the desert isn't always warm．During the nighttime，a desert can be terribly cold!A fennec fox's fur keeps them warm during those desert nights．They also have long bushy tails that they use as a blanket．And the hair on their feet protects them from the hot sand in the daytime．
Fennec foxes live in small communities of dens（兽穴）．They spend most of the day sleeping in their dens，out of the hot sun．Then，when night comes，they come out in search of food．In addition to their great hearing，fennecs also use their great sense of smell and big eyes to track down dinner．
Like other foxes，fennecs are omnivores．This means they eat both meat and plants．They like eating birds，eggs，insects，snails，fruit and leaves best．
Fennec fox mothers have one to five babies at a time．The lifespan of a fennec fox is 10to 12years．The cream coloration of fennec foxes help them blend into their desert habitat．Still，they have to watch out for predators（捕食性动物）．These include caracals （ a type of wild cat ），jackals，eagle owls，hyenas and humans．Humans catch them for their fur and to sell as pets．
Fennec foxes have ears that are 5to 6inches long．That's big for an animal that weighs less than four pounds．Their ears help shed（去除）body heat．And，as you may have guessed，they also provide great hearing．
It's also interesting to think about the hair of fennec foxes．Why would a fox that lives in the desert need a thick，fur coat？Actually，the desert isn't always warm．During the nighttime，a desert can be terribly cold!A fennec fox's fur keeps them warm during those desert nights．They also have long bushy tails that they use as a blanket．And the hair on their feet protects them from the hot sand in the daytime．
Fennec foxes live in small communities of dens（兽穴）．They spend most of the day sleeping in their dens，out of the hot sun．Then，when night comes，they come out in search of food．In addition to their great hearing，fennecs also use their great sense of smell and big eyes to track down dinner．
Like other foxes，fennecs are omnivores．This means they eat both meat and plants．They like eating birds，eggs，insects，snails，fruit and leaves best．
Fennec fox mothers have one to five babies at a time．The lifespan of a fennec fox is 10to 12years．The cream coloration of fennec foxes help them blend into their desert habitat．Still，they have to watch out for predators（捕食性动物）．These include caracals （ a type of wild cat ），jackals，eagle owls，hyenas and humans．Humans catch them for their fur and to sell as pets．
| Fennec Foxes （62）Living areas •Deserts of North Africa and Saudi Arabia． Appearance •They are the （63）smallest of all foxes with the largest of ears． •Their thick fur （64）helps them to survive in the cold desert night． •The hair on their feet protects them from the （65）heat of the sand during the daytime． Ability •They have very good （66）hearing and eyesight with big ears and eyes． •They are also good at tracking down dinner with their great sense of（67）smell． Character •They live in small communities． •They （68）sleep in their dens most of the day． At （69）night they become active and come out in search of food． Food •They eat both meat and plants． •Their（70）favourite foods include birds，eggs，insects，snails，fruit and leaves． （71）Danger •They are hunted by caracals，jackals，eagle owls，hyenas and humans． |
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It was a hot Chicago day in August 1982when Mike's fire-fighting crew （消防队） tried to manage a fire in a building．"It was （35）Ato put out the fire because of the strong wind，"says Mike．By the time the 24-year-old fireman arrived most of the people had （36）Cleft the blazing building．Suddenly，a woman came running up to them shouting，"My baby，where is my Kris？"The woman explained that she had left her 7-year-old son alone while she went shopping．Mike made his way back up to the building．He could see a little boy （37）B on the floor．"I didn't even have time to think if he was alive or dead，I just grabbed （抓住） him and （38）Dout．"Mike heard the floor the sound of the floor above crumbling（破碎）just as they left the building．The people broke into （39）C as they saw them．When Kris coughed from the smoke，Mike knew he was still alive．Mike was a hero，but little did he know how his decision would （40）Chis own life 20years later．
Two weeks after the building fire，Mike had two visitors appear at the station-Kris and his mother．They had come to （41）A him and they would repay him a life．Since then Kris visited Mike at least once every week after school．A few months later，they really became friends．As the years went on，Mike married，started his own family．Kris went to college，but the two （42）B in touch，writing letters and talking on the telephone．At age 37，there was something wrong with Mike's kidney（肾脏）．By age 44，Mike was badly ill and he needed a donor（捐赠） kidney．When Kris called only to （43）D that Mike was on his deathbed，he knew he could （44）A repay him．He said to him，"I've got two kidneys，and you can have （45）C．"The operation was a perfect success．"Mike says we're even now，"says Kris．"But the truth is he was there all my life to help me make decisions and give me （46）D．"
Mike and Kris both went on to live happy，healthy lives in Chicago．
It was a hot Chicago day in August 1982when Mike's fire-fighting crew （消防队） tried to manage a fire in a building．"It was （35）Ato put out the fire because of the strong wind，"says Mike．By the time the 24-year-old fireman arrived most of the people had （36）Cleft the blazing building．Suddenly，a woman came running up to them shouting，"My baby，where is my Kris？"The woman explained that she had left her 7-year-old son alone while she went shopping．Mike made his way back up to the building．He could see a little boy （37）B on the floor．"I didn't even have time to think if he was alive or dead，I just grabbed （抓住） him and （38）Dout．"Mike heard the floor the sound of the floor above crumbling（破碎）just as they left the building．The people broke into （39）C as they saw them．When Kris coughed from the smoke，Mike knew he was still alive．Mike was a hero，but little did he know how his decision would （40）Chis own life 20years later．Two weeks after the building fire，Mike had two visitors appear at the station-Kris and his mother．They had come to （41）A him and they would repay him a life．Since then Kris visited Mike at least once every week after school．A few months later，they really became friends．As the years went on，Mike married，started his own family．Kris went to college，but the two （42）B in touch，writing letters and talking on the telephone．At age 37，there was something wrong with Mike's kidney（肾脏）．By age 44，Mike was badly ill and he needed a donor（捐赠） kidney．When Kris called only to （43）D that Mike was on his deathbed，he knew he could （44）A repay him．He said to him，"I've got two kidneys，and you can have （45）C．"The operation was a perfect success．"Mike says we're even now，"says Kris．"But the truth is he was there all my life to help me make decisions and give me （46）D．"
Mike and Kris both went on to live happy，healthy lives in Chicago．
| 35．A．hopeless | B．careless | C．fearless | D．useless |
| 36．A．almost | B．also | C．already | D．again |
| 37．A．sitting | B．lying | C．standing | D．moving |
| 38．A．walked | B．jumped | C．stepped | D．rushed |
| 39．A．laughing | B．shouting | C．cheers | D．tears |
| 40．A．make | B．value | C．save | D．control |
| 41．A．thank | B．see | C．know | D．help |
| 42．A．returned | B．remained | C．got | D．began |
| 43．A．think | B．notice | C．say | D．hear |
| 44．A．finally | B．suddenly | C．directly | D．quickly |
| 45．A．it | B．them | C．one | D．another |
| 46．A．fun | B．success | C．reason | D．support |
19．There was a king who loved art very much．One day a（n） （56）D came and said，"Please let me （57）B a picture on a wall．"The king happened to have a big new hall built．So he （58）A the artist to work on one of the walls．
At the same time，another artist came and asked to work on the（59）Bwall．He promised he would make the same picture as the first artist's（60）Blooking at the first artist's work．The second artist asked to have a thick curtain （61）A between the two walls（62）B neither of them could see each other．
The following day they began to work．The first artist brought in a（n） regular supply of paint，oil，water and so on． The second one came with a（63）D and a bucket （桶）．
A month later，the first artist's work was completed，and the second artist said，"My wall is （64）Dtoo!"
The king went to see the first artist's wall．He was pleased with it and gave the artist a large （65）B of money．He then asked people to open the curtain．
（66）A!Each line was （67）C the same as that on the opposite wall．
The king was quite satisfied and gave him double money．However，he （68）C how the second man had made it．
"I just （69）B the wall with the cloth，"the man said briefly．The wall was made of white marble （大理石）．He made it shine like a mirror．The reflection （倒影） of the first painting showed up on it!
The（70）A is a reflection of you too．If you are sad，the world will be sad．If you are happy，the world will be happy．
At the same time，another artist came and asked to work on the（59）Bwall．He promised he would make the same picture as the first artist's（60）Blooking at the first artist's work．The second artist asked to have a thick curtain （61）A between the two walls（62）B neither of them could see each other．
The following day they began to work．The first artist brought in a（n） regular supply of paint，oil，water and so on． The second one came with a（63）D and a bucket （桶）．
A month later，the first artist's work was completed，and the second artist said，"My wall is （64）Dtoo!"
The king went to see the first artist's wall．He was pleased with it and gave the artist a large （65）B of money．He then asked people to open the curtain．
（66）A!Each line was （67）C the same as that on the opposite wall．
The king was quite satisfied and gave him double money．However，he （68）C how the second man had made it．
"I just （69）B the wall with the cloth，"the man said briefly．The wall was made of white marble （大理石）．He made it shine like a mirror．The reflection （倒影） of the first painting showed up on it!
The（70）A is a reflection of you too．If you are sad，the world will be sad．If you are happy，the world will be happy．
| 56．A．editor | B．server | C．actress | D．artist |
| 57．A．put | B．paint | C．get | D．copy |
| 58．A．allowed | B．realized | C．persuaded | D．Decided |
| 59．A．same | B．opposite | C．similar | D．ordinary |
| 60．A．with | B．without | C．under | D．upon |
| 61．A．put up | B．put back | C．put away | D．put on |
| 62．A．even if | B．so that | C．as if | D．in case |
| 63．A．mirror | B．stick | C．curtain | D．cloth |
| 64．A．present | B．free | C．useful | D．ready |
| 65．A．number | B．amount | C．total | D．many |
| 66．A．Amazing | B．Exciting | C．Famous | D．Valuable |
| 67．A．probably | B．certainly | C．exactly | D．hardly |
| 68．A．knew | B．noticed | C．wondered | D．warned |
| 69．A．drew | B．wiped | C．faced | D．displayed |
| 70．A．world | B．story | C．king | D．painter |
18．There are different kinds of friends．Some are always with you，but don't understand you．Some say only a few words to you，but understand you．Many people will step in your life，but only（41）Bfriends leave footprints．
I shall always recall （回忆） the autumn and the girl with the（42）D．She will always bring back the friendship between us．I know she will always be my best friend．
It was the golden season．I could see the yellow leaves floating on the cool（43）A．In such a season，I liked walking alone in the leaves，（44）Bto the sound of them．
Autumn is a harvest season and life is uninteresting．The free days always get me（45）C．But one day，the sound of a violin（46）Ainto my ears like a stream （小溪） flowing in the mountains．I was so surprised that I jumped to see what it was．A young girl，standing in the wind，was（47）Ain playing her violin．
I had never seen her before．The music was so nice that I listened quietly．Lost in the music，I didn't know that I had been（48）Cthere for so long but my existence （存在） did not seem to disturb her．
Leaves were still falling．Every day she played the violin in the corner of the building（49）CI went downstairs to watch her performance．I was the only listener．The autumn seemed no longer lonely and life became（50）A．Though we didn't know each other，I thought we were already good friends．I believe she also loved me．
Autumn was nearly over．One day，when I was listening carefully，the sound suddenly（51）A．To my surprise，the girl came over to me．
"You must like violin．"she said．
"Yes．And you play very well．Why did you stop？"I asked．
Suddenly，a（52）Blook appeared on her face and I could feel something unusual．
"I came here to see my grandmother，but now I must leave．I once played very badly．It was your listening every day that（53）Cme．"she said．
"In fact，it was your（54）Bthat gave me a meaningful autumn．"I answered，"Let's be friends．"
The girl smiled，and so did I．
I never heard her play again in my life．I no longer went downstairs to listen like before．Only thick leaves were left behind．But I will always remember the fine figure （身影） of the girl．She is like a（55）B--so short，so bright，like a shooting star giving off so much light that it makes the autumn beautiful．
I shall always recall （回忆） the autumn and the girl with the（42）D．She will always bring back the friendship between us．I know she will always be my best friend．
It was the golden season．I could see the yellow leaves floating on the cool（43）A．In such a season，I liked walking alone in the leaves，（44）Bto the sound of them．
Autumn is a harvest season and life is uninteresting．The free days always get me（45）C．But one day，the sound of a violin（46）Ainto my ears like a stream （小溪） flowing in the mountains．I was so surprised that I jumped to see what it was．A young girl，standing in the wind，was（47）Ain playing her violin．
I had never seen her before．The music was so nice that I listened quietly．Lost in the music，I didn't know that I had been（48）Cthere for so long but my existence （存在） did not seem to disturb her．
Leaves were still falling．Every day she played the violin in the corner of the building（49）CI went downstairs to watch her performance．I was the only listener．The autumn seemed no longer lonely and life became（50）A．Though we didn't know each other，I thought we were already good friends．I believe she also loved me．
Autumn was nearly over．One day，when I was listening carefully，the sound suddenly（51）A．To my surprise，the girl came over to me．
"You must like violin．"she said．
"Yes．And you play very well．Why did you stop？"I asked．
Suddenly，a（52）Blook appeared on her face and I could feel something unusual．
"I came here to see my grandmother，but now I must leave．I once played very badly．It was your listening every day that（53）Cme．"she said．
"In fact，it was your（54）Bthat gave me a meaningful autumn．"I answered，"Let's be friends．"
The girl smiled，and so did I．
I never heard her play again in my life．I no longer went downstairs to listen like before．Only thick leaves were left behind．But I will always remember the fine figure （身影） of the girl．She is like a（55）B--so short，so bright，like a shooting star giving off so much light that it makes the autumn beautiful．
| 41．A．good | B．true | C．new | D．old |
| 42．A．sound | B．song | C．play | D．violin |
| 43．A．wind | B．snow | C．air | D．rain |
| 44．A．watching | B．listening | C．seeing | D．hearing |
| 45．A．up | B．off | C．down | D．over |
| 46．A．flowed | B．grew | C．entered | D．ran |
| 47．A．lost | B．active | C．busy | D．interested |
| 48．A．waiting | B．stopping | C．standing | D．hearing |
| 49．A．because | B．so | C．when | D．but |
| 50．A．interesting | B．moving | C．encouraging | D．exciting |
| 51．A．stopped | B．began | C．gone | D．changed |
| 52．A．happy | B．sad | C．strange | D．surprised |
| 53．A．surprised | B．excited | C．encouraged | D．interested |
| 54．A．singing | B．playing | C．acting | D．smiling |
| 55．A．song | B．dream | C．fire | D．sister |
17．Fishing with Grandpa
One day，my grandfather went fishing，and let me go with him．He handed the rod （钓竿） to me，held my （31）Cand taught me how to throw my line into the water．Our bobbers floated （浮标漂浮着） together（32）Bwe sat there，hoping for a bite （咬）．
The sun （33）Aus．We sat and talked．"I remember when I could sit here and watch the fish （34）Din the water，"he said．"Sometimes，they'd jump out and （35）C beside me．I didn't need a rod and bait （饵） at that moment．"
"We have to be （36）D，"he continued．"The fish may come or they may not．It doesn't matter．We're out in the （37）B．It's a beautiful day．We're lucky to have the warmth of the sun．（38）A it had rained，we wouldn't be here．"
He leaned（靠）back against a tree．"Yes，it's a （39）Dday，"he said．
I watched our bobbers．（40）Dfish pulled them under that day．It didn't matter．I was with Grandpa．I felt grown up．Just being with him was special．
He was well loved by everyone and I wanted to （41）Chim when I grew up．He'd worked hard all his life for what （42）Bhe had，but he could still find time to laugh．
He was an（a） （43）Bman．In the short time we had together，he taught me many things：how to bait a hook （钩子），the value of a good （44）A，the value of a good friend，respect for my elders，and the （45）Bof working hard and living harder．The list is long．
One day，my grandfather went fishing，and let me go with him．He handed the rod （钓竿） to me，held my （31）Cand taught me how to throw my line into the water．Our bobbers floated （浮标漂浮着） together（32）Bwe sat there，hoping for a bite （咬）．
The sun （33）Aus．We sat and talked．"I remember when I could sit here and watch the fish （34）Din the water，"he said．"Sometimes，they'd jump out and （35）C beside me．I didn't need a rod and bait （饵） at that moment．"
"We have to be （36）D，"he continued．"The fish may come or they may not．It doesn't matter．We're out in the （37）B．It's a beautiful day．We're lucky to have the warmth of the sun．（38）A it had rained，we wouldn't be here．"
He leaned（靠）back against a tree．"Yes，it's a （39）Dday，"he said．
I watched our bobbers．（40）Dfish pulled them under that day．It didn't matter．I was with Grandpa．I felt grown up．Just being with him was special．
He was well loved by everyone and I wanted to （41）Chim when I grew up．He'd worked hard all his life for what （42）Bhe had，but he could still find time to laugh．
He was an（a） （43）Bman．In the short time we had together，he taught me many things：how to bait a hook （钩子），the value of a good （44）A，the value of a good friend，respect for my elders，and the （45）Bof working hard and living harder．The list is long．
| 31．A．feet | B．legs | C．arms | D．ears |
| 32．A．before | B．as | C．since | D．after |
| 33．A．warmed | B．heated | C．shone | D．brightened |
| 34．A．running | B．going | C．lying | D．swimming |
| 35．A．stand | B．sleep | C．land | D．sit |
| 36．A．excited | B．sad | C．worried | D．patient |
| 37．A．day | B．sun | C．water | D．pool |
| 38．A．If | B．when | C．While | D．Until |
| 39．A．funny | B．busy | C．big | D．great |
| 40．A．Many | B．Enough | C．Some | D．No |
| 41．A．lookafter | B．learn from | C．be like | D．care for |
| 42．A．few | B．little | C．much | D．many |
| 43．A．interesting | B．amazing | C．relaxing | D．surprising |
| 44．A．laugh | B．time | C．work | D．fish |
| 45．A．confidence | B．importance | C．dependence | D．difference |
16．Shopping online is easier than actually going to a store and saves your time．However，it's not always so easy．Sometimes，you may have a few（41）C．
A university student named Xu Zijiao often buys clothes （42）D Taobao．"The colors might be（43）B．And since you can't （44）A the clothes，the quality might be bad，"he said．
Many people had similar experiences to Xu---buying（45）D that isn't as good as the advertisements suggest，（46）A going into a store for a special offer but still paying a lot．What would you do then？（47）Dis World Consumer Rights Day（国际消费者权益日）．According to consumer（消费者） protection laws in China，consumers （48）C nine rights，including the right to truthful information，free choice，respect and so on．
If you（49）Athere's any problem with your goods，talk to the seller first，and try（50）C your money back or get an exchange．If you can't reach an agreement，call 12315or go to your local consumers association （协会） for help．
A university student named Xu Zijiao often buys clothes （42）D Taobao．"The colors might be（43）B．And since you can't （44）A the clothes，the quality might be bad，"he said．
Many people had similar experiences to Xu---buying（45）D that isn't as good as the advertisements suggest，（46）A going into a store for a special offer but still paying a lot．What would you do then？（47）Dis World Consumer Rights Day（国际消费者权益日）．According to consumer（消费者） protection laws in China，consumers （48）C nine rights，including the right to truthful information，free choice，respect and so on．
If you（49）Athere's any problem with your goods，talk to the seller first，and try（50）C your money back or get an exchange．If you can't reach an agreement，call 12315or go to your local consumers association （协会） for help．
| 41．A．questions | B．advice | C．problems | D．messages |
| 42．A．in | B．at | C．to | D．on |
| 43．A．difference | B．different | C．same | D．similar |
| 44．A．feel | B．sound | C．hear | D．look |
| 45．A．anything | B．nothing | C．everything | D．something |
| 46．A．or | B．and | C．but | D．yet |
| 47．A．March 12 | B．May 11 | C．April 15 | D．March 15 |
| 48．A．has | B．had | C．have | D．will have |
| 49．A．find | B．finds | C．will find | D．found |
| 50．A．get | B．gets | C．to get | D．getting． |
14．Americans love their cars almost more than anything else．When young people are fourteen years old，they want to have their （46）Bcars．They don't ask for a car from their（47）C．So many of them work in （48）Atime during their last year of high school to buy a car．Learning to （49）Dand getting a driver's license （执照） may be one of the most exciting things in a young person's life．
Some American people almost （50）Bgo to a doctor when they are ill．But they will （51）Atheir cars to a garage as soon as they think there is a （52）D．On Saturdays or Sundays some people may（53）Cmost of their time washing and repairing their cars．Many people have moved out of the big cities （54）Bthe country．Some people drive their cars to work and home again for two hours（55）A more a day．
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Some American people almost （50）Bgo to a doctor when they are ill．But they will （51）Atheir cars to a garage as soon as they think there is a （52）D．On Saturdays or Sundays some people may（53）Cmost of their time washing and repairing their cars．Many people have moved out of the big cities （54）Bthe country．Some people drive their cars to work and home again for two hours（55）A more a day．
| 46．A．new | B．own | C．cheap | D．expensive |
| 47．A．friends | B．teachers | C．parents | D．brothers |
| 48．A．free | B．busy | C．study | D．good |
| 49．A．make | B．mend | C．wash | D．drive |
| 50．A．always | B．never | C．often | D．usually |
| 51．A．take | B．carry | C．pull | D．lift |
| 52．A．question | B．wrong | C．mistake | D．problem |
| 53．A．cost | B．get | C．spend | D．use |
| 54．A．at | B．to | C．for | D．from |
| 55．A．or | B．and | C．but | D．so． |