Many people say dolphins are very intelligent. They seem to be able to think, understand, and learn things quickly. But are they smart like humans or more than cats or dogs? Dolphins use their brains differently from people. But scientists say dolphin intelligence and human intelligence are similar in some ways. How?
Fact 1: Talk to me
Like humans, every dolphin has its own “name”. The name is a special whistle. Each dolphin chooses a specific whistle for itself, usually by its first birthday. Actually, scientists think dolphins, like people, “talk” to each other about a lot of things, such as their age, their feelings, or finding food. And, like humans, dolphins use a system of sounds and body language to communicate. But understanding their conversations is not easy for humans. No one speaks “dolphin” yet, but some scientists are trying to learn.
Fact 2: Let’s play
Dolphins are also social animals. They live in groups, and they often join others from different groups to play games and have fun—just like people. In fact, playing together is something only intelligent animals do.
Fact 3: Fishermen’s helper
Dolphins and humans are similar in another way: both make plans to get something they want. In the seas of southern Brazil, for example, dolphins use an interesting strategy to get food. When fish are near a boat, dolphins show signs to the fishermen to put their nets in the water. Using this method, the men can catch a lot of fish. What is the advantage for the dolphins in doing so? They get to eat some of the fish.
1.What does a dolphin often use as its “name”?
A. A body language. B. A special whistle.
C. Its feeling. D. Its age.
2.Why do dolphins join others from different groups?
A. To learn to “talk”.
B. To meet their families.
C. To play games.
D. To find food.
3.How do dolphins help fishermen catch fish?
A. By playing with other fish.
B. By following fishing boats.
C. By leading the fish into the net.
D. By showing signs to the fishermen.
4.What is the passage mainly about?
A. Dolphins are smarter than humans.
B. Dolphins make friends with humans.
C. Dolphins teach humans to speak “dolphin”.
D. Dolphins and humans are similar in some ways.
Ecoworld Discovery Centre
The future is here at Ecoworld Discovery Centre!
Class for children!
Hands-on games, challenging and fun! Discover the environmental world in an exciting and educational way. Special activities for different ages.
Organic gardens!
Find out how to protect the environment in your own back garden! Learn practical and exciting tips to follow at home. Find out what live under the grass and in the trees!
Wind turbine (风车) tower!
Climb the 500 steps to the top of the 85-metre wind turbine tower and see the amazing view of Carlstown and the river beyond. For a little more charge, go on a special tour of the machine room(children under 12 not allowed without an adult).
Gift shop and restaurant!
Amazing gifts for all the family, each one specially chosen by our team of eco experts! The restaurant has a great choice of food and drinks, with a wide selection of vegetarian dishes available. There is access for wheelchair users to both the gift shop and the restaurant, and large print food menus for visitors with poor eyesight. Picnic area and free parking every day.
KIDS-Special meals at reduced prices!
Opening time:
April 1st--- September 30th.
Monday-Friday 10 am-6pm, Weekends 10am-7pm.
October 1st---March 31st.
Monday-Friday 10am-2pm, Weekends 10am-4pm.
Tel: 01882-7092, Fax:01882-7093
1.What can children do in the Class for children?
A. Play some hands-on games.
B. Enjoyed different food and drinks.
C. Go on a tour of the machine room.
D. Get some tips to protect their home.
2.Where can you see the view of Carlstown?
A. Outside the restaurant.
B. On the wind turbine tower.
C. Near the picnic area.
D. In the organic garden.
3.At what time does the centre close on Monday in April?
A. 2pm. B. 4pm. C. 6pm. D. 7pm.
4.Who is the Ecoworld Discovery Centre mainly designed for?
A. Eco expert.
B. Special helpers.
C. Children and their parents.
D. Gift shop-keepers.
Not too long ago, an incident that happened at Walt Disney touched me greatly. A guest _ out of our Polynesian Village resort（度假胜地）at Walt Disney was asked how she her visit. She told the front-desk clerk she had had a (n) vacation, but was heartbroken about several rolls of Kodak color film she had not yet developed. At that moment she was particularly over the loss of the pictures she had shot at our Polynesian Luau, as this was a memory she especially treasured.
Now, please understand that we have no written service rules lost photos in the park. , the clerk at the front desk understood Disney’s idea of caring for our . She asked the woman to leave her a couple rolls of film, promising she would take care of the rest of our show at Polynesian Luau.
Two weeks later the guest received a at her home. In it were photos of all the actors of our show, signed by each performer. There were also of the public procession（游行队伍）and fireworks in the park, taken by the front-desk clerk in her own after work. I happened to know this story because this guest wrote us a letter. She said that in her life had she received such good service from any business.
Excellent does not come from policy (政策性的)handbooks. It comes from people who care —and from a culture that encourages and models that attitude.
1.A. working B. checking C. trying D. staying
2.A. expected B. realized C. paid D. enjoyed
3.A. Disappointing B. wonderful C. uncomfortable D. important
4.A. taking B. dropping C. losing D. breaking
5.A. silly B. nervous C. calm D. sad
6.A. covering B. finding C. making D. keeping
7.A. Excitedly B. Fortunately C. Therefore D. Quietly
8.A. workers B. guests C. managers D. clerks
9.A. printed B. shot C. unused D. recorded
10.A. film B. card C. camera D. packet
11.A. frequently B. personally C. alone D. actually
12.A. rules B. pictures C. handbooks D. performances
13.A. case B. work C. time D. position
14.A. only B. almost C. never D. nearly
15.A. advice B. experience C. quality D. service
He always brings me a pretty gift ____ he comes to visit me.
A. by the time B. sometimes
C. every time D. at times
The old couple _________ some money every month in case of an emergency.
A. put down B. put up
C. put forward D. put aside
Though _______ money, his parents managed to send him to university.
A. lacked B. is lacking of
C. lacking D. lacked in
