1.The engineers will finish the project in two months.(对划线部分提问)
________will the engineers finish the project?
2.My parents gave me a birthday present last year.(改成被动语态)
A birthday present was________ me by my parents last year.
3.To finish the work is difficult today.（同义句转换）
________difficult________finish the work today.
4.Amy is very clever. She can work out such a hard problem.（合并为一句）
Amy is clever ________work out such a hard problem.
5.She had great fun at the party yesterday.（改为感叹句）
________great________ she had at the party yesterday!
A vegetarian diet is often praised for its health benefits. Vegetarians usually have lower levels of heart disease, and studies have also shown that they have a lower risk of diabetes(糖尿病)than people who eat meat. However, most people don't realize that a vegetarian diet produces less pollution to the earth.
Researchers from the Union of Concerned Scientists in the US recently studied how people affect the environment. The study showed that eating meat is one of the main ways that humans can change the environment, second only to the use of motor vehicle.
Then, how can eating meat have a negative effect on the environment? For a start, all farm animals such as cows, pigs, and sheep give off methane gas(沼气)by breathing. One cow can produce up to 60 liters of methane each day. Methane gas is the second most common greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide. Many environmental experts now believe that it is more responsible for global warming than carbon dioxide. It is estimated that 25% of all methane released into the air comes from farm animals.
Another way that meat production affects the environment is through the use of water and land. 2,500 gallons of water are needed to produce one pound of beef while only 20 gallons of water are needed to produce one pound of wheat. One acre of farmland used for crop production can produce 40,000 pounds of potatoes, 30,000 pounds of carrots, or 50,000 pounds of tomatoes, however, one acre of farmland used for raising cows can produce just 250 pounds of beef.
Many people now see the benefits of a vegetarian diet, not just for health reasons, but also because it plays an important role in protecting the environment. However, some nutritionists advise against switching to a totally strict vegetarian, or vegan diet. They believe a vegan diet, which excludes(拒绝) all products from animal sources, such as cheese, eggs, and milk, can be short of many necessary vitamins and minerals our bodies need.
Today, many people know that it is important to take better care of their bodies, and to use the earth's resources more efficiently. As this understanding spreads, more people may realize that to help the environment and for the human race to survive, more of us will need to become vegetarian.
1.The underlined word "vegetarian" in the first paragraph most probably means " ".
A.a person who eats healthy food
B.a person who eats meat and vegetables
C.a person who only eats meat, fish and seafood
D.a person who only eats vegetables，grains, and fruit
2.It's for a vegetarian to have diabetes than a person who eats meat.
A.more possible B.less possible
C.highly possible D.impossible
3.Which of the statement is TRUE according to the article?
A.Doctors suggest switching to totally vegetarian diets.
B.It takes more water and land to produce a kilo of crops.
C.Farm animals give off methane gas and pollute the environment.
D.Carbon dioxide is more responsible for global warming than methane gas.
4.The underlined word "it" in Paragraph 5 refers to " ".
A.a vegetarian diet B.animal source
C.necessary vitamin D.health reason
5.The main idea of the article is that .
A.our diet is destroying the surroundings
B.raising farm animals affects the environment
C.a vegetarian diet helps to protect the environment
D.more and more people are becoming strict vegetarians
As the founder of the ASPCA ( 美国防止虐待动物协会), Henry Bergh is considered to be a national hero. He made America a safer place for animals.
Henry Bergh was born in a rich family in New York City in 1813. When he was about fifty years old, he was offered a government job in Russia.
While in Russia, Henry Bergh saw that animals were treated badly. Because of his high position in the government, he had the power to order them to stop. It was then that he decided to give animals a better life in the United States.
Before returning to the USA, Henry Bergh met the Earl (伯爵) of Harrow by in London. The Earl of Harrow by supported animal rights and served as president of the RSPCA in England. After spending some time with the Earl, Henry Bergh had gained the knowledge that he needed to start his own animal protection organization and hurried home to introduce his idea to the American people.
In April 1866, Henry Bergh became successful in helping to pass the first law that made it illegal (违法的) to harm animals. A few days later, Henry Bergh started the ASPCA. He worked as the first president of the organization. Soon, the ASPCA became popular all over the country.
1.Henry Bergh set up the ASPCA to protect________.
A.women B.children C.plants D.animals
2.When did Henry Bergh probably go to Russia?
A.In 1853. B.In 1856. C.In 1863. D.In 1873.
3.Henry Bergh went to Russia to ________.
A.go sightseeing B.start his new job
C.meet the Earl of Harrow by D.learn about animal rights
4.Henry Bergh decided to make the USA a better place for animals after________ .
A.he saw animals were treated badly in Russia
B.he worked for a long time at the RSPCA in the USA
C.he got support from American people
D.he met the Earl of Harrow by in England
For one little boy, it was the coldest winter because his father had an accident and lost a leg. The whole family got into trouble.
One night while the boy was in a small shop, he saw some beautiful bags of coffee. Then he had an idea. He knew his father loved coffee and he also knew stealing（偷） was not good. But to make his father smile, the boy put a bag of coffee into his jacket and ran back home, His father smiled when he saw the coffee. Unluckily, before his father could taste it, the shop assistant came and caught the boy. His father became so angry that he beat the boy.
Years later the boy became a successful businessman. One day, his mother called and said his father wanted to see him. He was so busy with work so he refused. Weeks later, he heard the sad news that his father died a few days ago. When he looked at his father’s things, be found an old box. Inside it was the coffee that he had stolen from the shop. On the cover was his father’s handwriting（笔迹） “The gift from my son”.
There was also a letter. “Dear son. I haven’t been successful as a father. But I had a dream to own a coffee shop. Then I could make cups of coffee for you. I’m sorry I didn’t make my dream come true.”
Sadness suddenly came into his mind. He felt guilty（内疚） about not meeting his father for the last time and decided to achieve his father’s dream. After giving up his own business, he started a coffee business. The coffee business is now a big success. And the little boy is Howard Schultz-the owner of Starbucks.
1.The boy stole the bag of coffee because .
A. he didn’t know stealing wasn’t good
B. he liked drinking coffee
C. his father liked drinking coffee
D. the bag was beautiful
2.Who caught the boy after he stole the coffee?
A. His father. B. The shop assistant.
C. A policeman. D. His teacher.
3.The boy’s father dreamed of owning a coffee shop because he wanted to .
A. make cups of coffee for his son
B. make his son live a rich life
C. make himself drink good coffee
D. be a successful businessman
4.The passage mainly tells us .
A. stealing is not good
B. about a successful businessman
C. about a great father’s love
D. we should get on well with our parents
Almost every Chinese person can recite the two lines of the famous poem, “Every grain on the plate comes from hard work.” But sadly, many of us don’t actually get the real meaning of these lines: Don’t waste food.
A CCTV program, News One Plus One, reported that the food Chinese people throw away every year is enough to feed 200 million people for a year. Do we have too much food? Of course not. According to the UN World Food Program, there were 925 million hungry people around the world in 2011, especially in developing countries. Six million children die of hunger every year.
Chinese people are well known for being hospitable( 好客的) and generous. Many even feel that they lose face if their guests have eaten all the food on the table.
Luckily, a number of people have realized the importance of saving food. Last November, Li Hong, a waitress in a restaurant in Nanjing, got fired because she took some leftover food home for her son. Many people stood by her side and criticized(批评) the waste of food.
What should we do in our daily lives to waste less food? Here are some tips:
Do not order too much in a restaurant. Only order as much as you want to eat. If you cannot eat all the food you ordered, take the rest of it home.
Don’t be too picky(挑剔的) about food. Some food may not taste great, but your body needs it.
Keep an eye on what food you have at home. Don’t buy too much, especially for vegetables and fruit.
1.What’s the real meaning of the underlined sentence?
A.春种一粒粟， 秋收万颗籽 B.谁知盘中餐，粒粒皆辛苦
C.吏禄三百石，岁晏有余粮 D.足蒸暑土气， 背灼炎天光
2.According to the UN report, how many hungry people were there in 2011?
A.6 million B.925 million C.200 million D.725 million
3.What should we do to waste less food?
A.Order more food in restaurant. B.Every time you eat, leave some food in your bowls. C.Take all the food you ordered home D.Don’t store too much food like vegetables and fruit.
4.What’s the main idea of this passage?
A.Don’t waste food B.Chinese people are friendly and generous
C.We can’t die of hungers D.Every grain is grown by farmers
四、阅读理解
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1.Who can teach children to play the guitar?
A.Mr White B.David C.Larry D.Susan
2.Which number should you call on if you find the lost dog?
A.87328059 B.86087593 C.75132633 D.13935728866
3.How can you contact(联系) the owner of the flat for more information?
A.By making a phone call. B.By sending an e-mail. C.By going to visit it. D.By sending a letter.
