【题目】 It was a cool spring morning back in 2009 and I had just started a morning shift as a school crossing guard. Looking out for the children, I suddenly noticed something at sideways. Behind me I first thought it was a small, overweight dog heading towards me. I didn't think much about it, and looked carefully at any approaching children, as well as enjoying the morning sun.

What is wrong with that dog? I thought later on, as I looked back to check on the small dog—it was moving much too fast for itself.

A few minutes later, I felt as if I was being watched, I looked behind me, but the dog had disappeared. Then, as I slowly turned my attention back to the road, I was greatly surprised to see a large koala at my feet and staring right up at me. A number of different solutions crossed my mind. But staying calm was the best. "Are you waiting to cross the road?" I asked the sweet koala. Miss Koala looked away, and scratched (抓挠) behind her ear.

Then it got up on all four feet and impatiently started to cross the road. I quickly checked for any cars, then walked to the road with my stop sign held high, whistle (吹哨) to my lips, and held my breath.

The koala made it to the other side of the street, then continued following the path through the trees and disappeared into bushes.

So why did the koala cross at the school crossing? To safely get to the trees on the other side!

1Is the writer a school crossing guard or an animal protection volunteer?

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2Where did the writer notice the little animal?

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3What did the writer choose among the different solutions?

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4Which word showed that koala didn't realize the danger when crossing the road?

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5How did the writer help koala cross the road?

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6What do you think of the koala cross at the school crossing? Why?

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【题目】 Taking care of pets can be a great way to teach children responsibility, but it's important to be realistic (现实的). If you're keen on bringing an animal into your home and you've designed a plan for its proper care, here are some choices.

FISH

First-time owners should consider getting cold-water fish as no tank (鱼缸) heater is required. They should research what kinds of fish get along in the same tank, and be aware of life expectancies-some goldfish can live up to 20 years.

RABBITS

Though rabbits, or nickname bunnies, may seem like a lovely choice, they can live up to ten years and require an amount of care similar to that of a dog or cat. They have their special diet needs, and often don't behave well around small children. Each year, quite a lot of Easter bunnies become homeless when families feel tired of them.

GUINEAPIGS (豚鼠,荷兰猪)

These small animals are ideal starter pets. Their cages must be cleaned daily, and they require toys to keep their ever growing teeth in check. Once they're used to the new way of life, guinea pigs need daily exercise in a small room without cracks or holes for escape. They don't want to be alone, but if you get two, make sure they're the same sex or they'll have babies.

BIRDS

Fond of a fixed timetable, birds require feeding at the same time each day. Cages should be cleaned daily and disinfected (消毒) weekly. Birds clean themselves by bathing in dishes of water and grow in cages big enough to spread their wings and fly a short time.

1All the following pets are recommended in the passage EXCEPT ________

A.RabbitsB.CatsC.Guinea pigsD.Birds

2As a beginner to raise fish, you'd better ________ in a tank.

A.get some cold-water fish, which get along wellB.get some warm-water fish, which get along well

C.get some cold-water fish and some warm-water fishD.get only one cold-water fish or warm-water fish

3Rabbits can live up to ________ years, as long as dogs or cats.

A.fiveB.tenC.twentyD.thirty

4________ are necessary for Guinea pigs to play with or grow.

A.Tank heatersB.CagesC.ToysD.Cracks or holes

5The underlined word "fixed" from the passage means ________.

A.regularB.repairedC.fullD.mixed

6The passage is mainly written to ________.

A.officers working for SPCAB.staff from the local zoo

C.reporters for the Animal WorldD.kids hoping to raise pets at home

【题目】 If you look around the streets of London, you'll see the many methods people use to move around. Whether ifs a way to work, a trip to the shops, or a sightseeing trip, there are people on buses, the underground, cars, motorbikes, bicycles and even roller skates. The roads are already ______ : and now there's a new addition: electric, or "e-scooters".

This traditional children's vehicle has become more welcomed over the years. And now, with a small electric motor, it's become a cheap and easy way of ______ . Scooting around town can be fun and doesn't need much effort, so they're becoming increasingly welcomed in cities around the world. But following some serious accidents caused by an electric scooter in the UK, questions are being asked about their safety and ______ traffic laws should be changed.

Some scooter riders have been seen on pavements; others on the road jumping red traffic lights, adding to traffic jams on the road. In the UK, the law says that riding one on the public highway or pavement is not ______ . Riders now face a 300 punishment and six points on their driving license for doing so. But, still e-scooters can be seen ______ . And now users are calling on rules to be changed.

The UK government is looking at how safely they can be used on the road and is examining the law again. But the official said, "It is an ______ product. We know there is need among people. However, safety must always be the first to consider when talking about their use on public highways in this country."

There are dangers in riding a two-wheeled scooter. Some of them can drive at high speed, over 30mph. They sometimes only have one brake (刹车) and no lights. It seems more work needs to be done to give e-scooters a safe and right space to travel in.

1A.cleanedB.clearedC.crowdedD.covered

2A.transportB.calculationC.fashionD.business

3A.whenB.whetherC.whatD.who

4A.touchedB.designedC.programmedD.allowed

5A.somewhereB.nowhereC.everywhereD.anywhere

6A.expensiveB.oldC.activeD.ordinary

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