Honey(蜂蜜)from the African forest is not only a kind of natural sugar, it is also delicious. Most people, and many animals, like eating it. However, the only way for them to get that honey is to find a wild bees' nest(巢)and take the honey from it. Often, these nests are high up in trees, and it is difficult to find them. In parts of Africa, though, people and animals looking for honey have a strange and unexpected helper一a little bird called a honey guide.
The honey guide does not actually like honey, but it does like the wax (蜂蜡) in the beehives (蜂房). The little bird cannot reach this wax, which is deep inside the bees’ nest. So, when it finds a suitable nest, it looks for someone to help it. The honey guide gives a loud cry that attracts the attention of both passing animals and people. Once it has their attention, it flies through the forest, waiting from time to time for the curious animal or people as it leads them to the nest. When they
finally arrive at the nest, the follower reaches in to get at the delicious honey as the bird patiently waits and watches. Some of the honey, and the wax, always falls to the ground, and this is when the honey guide takes its share.
Scientists do not know why the honey guide likes eating the wax, but it is very determined in its efforts to get it. The birds seem to be able to smell wax from a long distance away. They will quickly arrive whenever a beekeeper is taking honey from his beehives, and will even enter churches when beeswax candles are being lit.
1.Why is it difficult to find a wild bees' nest?
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A.It's small in size. |
B.It's hidden in trees. |
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C.It's covered with wax. |
D.It's hard to recognize. |
2. What do the words "the follower" in Paragraph 2 refer to?
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A.A bee. |
B.A bird. |
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C.A honey seeker. |
D.A beekeeper. |
3.The honey guide is special in the way________.
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A.it gets its food |
B.it goes to church |
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C.it sings in the forest |
D.it reaches into bees' nests |
4.What can be the best title for the text?
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A.Wild Bees |
B.Beekeeping in Africa |
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C.Wax and Honey |
D.Honey-Lover's Helper |
About twenty of us had been fortunate enough to receive invitations to a film-studio(影棚)to take part in a crowd-scene. Although our “act" would last only for a short time, we could see quite a number of interesting things.
We all stood at the far end of the studio as workmen prepared the scene, setting up trees at the edge of a winding path. Very soon, bright lights were turned on and the big movie-camera was wheeled into position. The director shouted something to the camera operator and then went to speak to the two famous actors nearby. Since it was hot in the studio, it came as a surprise to us to see one of the actors put on a heavy overcoat and start walking along the path. A big fan began blowing tiny white feathers down on him, and soon the trees were covered in “snow". Two more fans were turned on, and a "strong wind" blew through the trees. The picture looked so real that it made us feel cold.
The next scene was a complete contrast (对比). The way it was filmed was quite unusual. Pictures in front taken on an island in the Pacific were shown on a glass screen (幕). An actor and actress stood of the scene so that they looked as if they were at the water’s edge on an island. By a simple trick like this, palm trees(棕榈树), sandy beaches, and blue, clear skies had been brought into the studio!
Since it was our turn next, we were left wondering what scene would be prepared for us. For a full three minutes in our lives we would be experiencing the excitement of being film "stars"!
1.Who is the author?
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A.A cameraman. |
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B.A film director. |
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C.A crowd-scene actor. |
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D.A workman for scene setting. |
2.What made the author feel cold?
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A.The heavy snowfall. |
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B.The man-made scene. |
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C.The low temperature. |
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D.The film being shown. |
3. What would happen in the "three minutes" mentioned in the last paragraph?
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A.A new scene would be filmed. |
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B.More stars would act in the film. |
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C.The author would leave the studio. |
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D.The next scene would be prepared. |
How to Make Friends
Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship, improves self-worth and promotes good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leaves us without a friend. 71 . But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.
1. Associate with others.
The first step to making friends is associating with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.
2. Start a conversation
Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. 72 You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people.
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Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together, Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.
4. Let it grow.
It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend. 74 . The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.
5. Enjoy your friendship
The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. 75 Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you.
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B. Do things together. |
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C. Do not wait to be spoken to. |
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E. Making new friends comes easy for some people.
F. For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.
G. So you will need to give your friend time to react to you.
The story of Li Tianyi, the son of ________ famous military singer, driving a BMW without a license and attacking a couple on the road has drawn the attention of ________ public.
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A.the; the |
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C.a; an |
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________, I believe, and you will find Tom is very outgoing.
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A.Having a talk with the student |
B.One talk with the student |
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C.Given a talk with the student |
D.If you have a talk with the student |
The more careful you are while writing a composition,________.
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A.you make the fewer mistakes |
B.the few mistakes would you make |
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C.the fewer mistakes you will make |
D.fewer mistakes will be made |
At the evening party the host said ________ was able to solve the riddle could get a nice present as a reward.
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A.whoever |
B.who |
C.no matter who |
D.whomever |
With modern technology, even babies weighing _______one kilogram at birth can survive.
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A.as much as |
B.so much as |
C.little as |
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