The kiwi is a kind of bird. It is a very strange bird because it can not fly. The kiwi is very famous, just like the koalas in Australia.
The kiwi is the same size as a chicken. It has no wings or tail. It has hair on its body. Its mouth is very long. It has two feet and each foot has four toes. A kiwi likes to have a lot of trees around it. It sleeps during the day because the sunlight hurts its eyes. It can smell things with its nose. It is the only bird in the world that can smell things. The kiwi's eggs are very big. There are only a few kiwis in New Zealand now.
The kiwi live only in New Zealand. If you want to see the kiwi, please go to the Kiwi House and National Bird Park in Otorohanga, New Zealand.
The Kiwi House and National Bird Park in Otorohanga, New Zealand | |
Opening hours | The park is open every day of the year except Christmas. From 9:00 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.（June, July & August:9：00 a.m.to 4:00p.m.） |
The price of tickets | Adults: $15.00 Children（5-6 years old）with adults: $ 4.00 Under 5: Free School groups: $3.50 each child |
How to find the Kiwi House | To see a map of Otorohanga. Or you can call us at 873- 7391. They will tell you the way to the Kiwi House. |
1.Which one is true about the kiwi?
A.The kiwi is a kind of chicken.
B.A kiwi likes to sleep in the trees during the day.
C.The kiwi lives in Australia and New Zealand.
D.The kiwi can't smell things just like other birds.
2.How many hours can people stay at the Kiwi House and National Bird Park in August?
A.9 hours. B.8 hours. C.7.5 hours. D.7 hours.
3.Tommy is 5 years old. When he and his parents visit the Kiwi House, how much must they pay?
A.$ 19. B.$ 30 . C.$34. D.$35.
4.If Mr. John goes to the Kiwi House with his 4-year-old daughter, what can he do?
A.He doesn't need to buy a ticket for her.
B.He must buy a ticket for her.
C.He must pay $ 19.
D.He can go to see the Kiwi at 4:40 p.m. in June.
5.What can we know from the passage?
A.Children under 5 years old can't go into the park.
B.The park is open every day all the year.
C.A map of Otorohanga can help visitors find the Kiwi House.
D.There are a lot of kiwis in New Zealand.
I took the bus to work for many years.___________ knew each other; the passengers all sat there sleepily in the morning. The bus was cheerless and quiet.
One of the passengers was a small old man _____________ gray hair. He took the bus to the center for the old every morning. None of us ever paid ______________ attention to him.
One July morning he said good morning to the driver and smiled. The driver nodded without any expressions. The rest of us kept in ______________.
The next day, the old man got on with a big smile again and said in a ___________ voice: "And a very good morning to you all!" Some of us ___________, amazed, "Good morning." in reply. We ___________ began to nod and talk to each other.
One morning he _____________ a nice suit and tie. He even had a bunch of（一束）flowers in his hand. The driver turned around and asked: "Have you got yourself a ___________, Charlie?" We _____________ got to know if that was his name, but he nodded his head shyly and said yes. The _____________ passengers clapped（拍手叫好）at him.
Then, one morning, as autumn was closing in, Charlie wasn't _____________ at the stop. When we came __________ to the center, one of the passengers asked the driver to wait. He went in to ask about "Charlie".
The old gentleman was fine, _____________ one of his close friends had died at the weekend. The next Monday Charlie was at the stop as usual. His hair had turned grayer. We were silent as he walked onto the bus. We each handed him a bunch of _____________.We wanted to be there for this man who brought us together that summer.
1.A.Nobody B.Someone C.Anyone D.Everyone
2.A.in B.with C.under D.of
3.A.many B.much C.less D.most
4.A.silence B.excitement C.surprise D.shame
5.A.weak B.loud C.strong D.low
6.A.looked out B.looked down C.looked up D.looked after
7.A.suddenly B.carefully C.finally D.gradually
8.A.dressed B.hurt C.found D.worn
9.A.teacher B.girlfriend C.classmate D.friend
10.A.always B.seldom C.often D.never
11.A.few B.many C.other D.all
12.A.talking B.waiting C.looking D.checking
13.A.longer B.shorter C.farther D.nearer
14.A.for B.and C.but D.so
15.A.cakes B.books C.flowers D.gifts
根据对话内容，运用方框中所给的句子选项补全对话。选项中有一项是多余的。
（Jiang Mei and Zhang Hua come back to school after the Spring Festival.）
Zhang Hua: Did you have a good time during the Spring Festival, Jiang Mei?
Jiang Mei : Yes. I went to Hainan Island with my family.
Zhang Hua: What did you do there?
Jiang Mei: I tried some water sports.1.
Zhang Hua: Sounds great. How did you spend the New Year's Eve?
Jiang Mei: We stayed in the hotel and watched the Spring Festival Gala（春晚）.
Zhang Hua: 2.
Jiang Mei: The part about Changchun branch field（分会场）.
Zhang Hua: So do I. Our hometown Changchun looked pretty beautiful on TV.
Jiang Mei: Yes.3.
Zhang Hua: Because it used to play an important role in new China's car and film industry.
Jiang Mei: 4.We should not only be proud of the glorious（辉煌的）past, but also make an effort to create a better future.
Zhang Hua: I agree. How can we make it?
Jiang Mei：5.
Zhang Hua: A good idea! All small things can add up to big ones.
A. I've got it.
B. How do you feel about it?
C. Why not start with small things?
D. You can't imagine how exciting they were.
E. What do you like best about it?
F. Do you know why Changchun was chosen to be a branch field?
—It's my turn to give an English speech. My legs seem so weak that they can't move.
—__________. I'm sure you're the best.
A.Sounds terrible B.What a pity C.Just take it easy D.Never mind
Everyone in our class is working hard and doing what we can __________ a good senior high.
A.enter B.to enter C.entering D.entered
—Excuse me, I wonder __________.
—Wait a moment, please. Let me check it out.
A.when can Flight 5789 land on time B.when Flight 5789 can land on time
C.whether can Flight CA 5789 land on time D.if Flight CA 5789 can land on time
