The 115m Christmas Bird Count is officially underway. The count is an annual investigation of local and migratory(迁徙的)birds and it's organized by the National Audubon Society. From December 14 to January 5, volunteers will gather in more than 2,000 locations in North, Central and South America to count the birds in their area.
Each count takes place in a circle about 24 kilometers wide. The volunteers follow specific routes within the circle and record the number of individual birds and the different species they see there in a single day. The results are sent to the National Audubon Society and later published on Audubon's Christmas Bird Count website. The data collected during the bird count is a key source Of information for ornithologists, scientists who study birds.
This information is used to develop conservation programs to protect bird habitats and the environment /n general. Data from the bird count was also used to determine that three species-the Western screech owl, the rusty blackbird and the Newfoundland red crossbill - should be added to Canada's list of species at risk.
The annual bird count was created to protest another Christmas tradition at the very beginning .in the United States in the 19th century, people would often hold "side hunts" on Christmas Day.
Teams of hunters would compete to see who could kill the most birds or other animals that day. In December 1900, Frank Chapman, an American ornithologist, suggested that instead of hunting birds, people should count them.
Twenty-seven people in 25 locations joined in the first Christmas bird count Last year, more than 70,000 volunteers took part. This year, counts are scheduled to take place in 17 countries, ranging from the Arctic to the Antarctic, with most located in Canada and the United States .instead of taking place only on Christmas day, counts are now held on different days for different areas.
1. How long will the 115th Christmas Bird Count last?
A. About 3 weeks. B. A single day.
C. About a month. D. About 2 weeks.
2.What can we know about the Christmas Bird Count from the passage?
A. It was organized monthly by the National Audubon Society.
B. It was launched by Frank Chapman, a Canadian ornithologist.
C. Its results can be seen on Audubon's Christmas Bird Count website.
D. Only 25 people in 27 locations took part in the first Christmas Bird Count.
3.Why was the Christmas Bird Count established at first?
A. To help the scientists who study birds carry out their study.
B To protest the Christmas tradition "side hunts" on Christmas Day.
C. To determine whether the rusty blackbirds are endangered animals.
D To protect bird habitats and the environment from being destroyed
4.What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 5?
A. The brief introduction to the Christmas Bird Count
B. The origin of the Christmas Bird Count.
C. The purpose of the Christmas Bird Count.
D. The rapid development of the Christmas Bird Count.
Are you looking for some interesting and meaningful places to take your kids to? Here are some places for you to choose before they grow up:
Alaska
Not to sound cool, but “it's a good chance to experience a trip through the icebergs. There are over 100,000 glaciers in Alaska, more than anywhere else in the world combined. You can also spot whales and other wildlife, visit the famous Denali National Park, enjoy the landscapes and even learn about the roughly 20 different native languages Spoken there
New York City
You definitely don't want to be chasing after your shopaholic teens in Manhattan, so plan your trip to the Big Apple when the kids are still young enough to enjoy the family-friendly trips! There are several family-friendly Broadway shows to see. You can also bring them for a walk in Central Park, pay a visit to the giant M&M'S store in Times Square, take a City Sightseeing Cruise, get on a boat to see the Statue of Liberty, visit the Brooklyn Children's Museum, and even enjoy a yummy street hot dog
Cape Canaveral
There are few things m the world as cool as rockets that fly to the outer space, so obviously ,a visit to Cape Canaveral's Kennedy Space Centre is one of the coolest trips you can you’re your children on. Though you won't see any more launches from this space station and its retired rockets, you can find out what it feels like to be in the Shuttle Launch Experience flight simulator Plus, it's only one hour away from Orlando, Florida, so if you visit Disney World as well, this quick side trip will be an easy one to make.
The Canadian Rockies
If you happen to visit the Canadian portion of the nor them Rocky Mountains, a visit to Banff National Park will certainly not disappoint you. There are so many great activities for the whole family to enjoy like wildlife viewing, spaceflight tours, fishing, horseback riding, and hiking. Let your children experience the beauty of the Canadian Rockies and learn more about the history of this impressive UNESCO World Heritage site.
1. If a child wants to experience something related to spaceflight, where can he go?
A. Alaska and New York City.
B. Alaska and Cape Canaveral.
C. Cape Canaveral and the Canadian Rockies.
D. New York city and Cape Canaveral.
2.What can children do if they go to Alaska?
A. See the Statue of Liberty and enjoy Broadway shows.
B. Visit Disney World and see some retired rockets.
C. Learn the history of a UNESCO world Heritage site and enjoy horse riding.
D. Learn some native languages and experience a trip through the icebergs.
3.What does the underlined word "the Big Apple" mean in the passage?
A. New York City B. Manhattan
C. Broadway D. Times Square
4. What type of writing is this text?
A. An exhibition guide. B. A travelling brochure.
C. An announcement. D. An art show review.
一家英语报社向中学生征文，主题是“我理想的大学生活”，请根据下列要求和你的畅想完成短文。
l.专业与课程； 2.老师与同学； 3.学校活动。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.司以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头语已为你写好，不计入总词数；
I often imagine what my life will be like in my dream University
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(^)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：
1.每处错误及其修改仅限一词!
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第l1处起）不计分。
I moved to live with my grandparents at the age of ten. My parents which worked in another
city usually came to meet us a few time every month .it was a wonderfully feeling knowing that my parents were arriving. Every weekend ,I couldn't wait to seeing them. Usually my parents got home very late on the Friday nights or early Saturday mornings. Whenever we arrived, I was usually asleep then. My parents quickly fell asleep like kids after the long tired journey. My mother woke me up about 7 0'clock the next morning. Then we both went to the kitchen and make tea for the family. Then we sat together but shared our experiences of the week
Nowadays, more and more schools in China have rules making students wear school uniforms to School .A lot of Chinese students complain about__1. (wear) their school uniforms every day But2. American students get annoyed about their uniforms, too? American high schools usually have a dress code,__ 3. is about requirements for students' dressing. Boys at school must wear clean jackets every day. Girls are__4. (luck) than boys, they have more flexible_5. (choose) than boys. They can either dress similarly to the boys__ 6. wear a dress. In general, it takes a student 10-15 minutes every morning__7. (dress) up for class. As students do in China, plenty of American students also have their complaints about school uniforms. What if students really dislike the dress code and want to get rid of it? Instead of getting punished,__ 8. (actual) there're ways to do that. At my school, "dress down" tickets__9. (sell) on school days If students are willing to buy a ticket, they don't need to wear school uniforms the following day. I have a strong_10. (believe) that one day Chinese students can buy these tickets, too
Human growth is a process of success and failure, one filled with ups and downs and one full of laughter and tears. it is also a 0fexperiments and trials Each time you're and choose to believe in your inner , you'll take courage to take action, but you can never how things will turn out. Sometimes you are successful, while sometimes you may become a . Each mistake we make can not only lead to pain and sorrow, but also can bring us growth and .
Every one of us tends t0 success. The failed experiments, ,are still as valuable as the experiments that eventually prove successful. In fact, you learn more from your "failure" if you have a proper attitude
But if you only think about your mistakes and live with and blame, it is not possible to learn anything . Therefore, forgiveness is required when you heavily yourself Forgiveness is the act of an emotional debt. This does not mean you're in a situation you don't feel pain or regret. But being to these feelings for a long period of time is not healthy. At some time of our life, you may have been severely 0r hurt by another person to such a degree that forgiveness seems . Under such a circumstance, you should force yourself to think in a positive way. By doing so, you will be able to change the focus away from the .
It is only through forgiveness that you can erase wrongdoings and clean the unhappy memories When you really learn to forgive, you may come to understand failure is also a necessary part of your__ ．
1.A. process B. program C. routine D. regulation
2.A. discouraged B. amazed C. determined D. frustrated
3.A. emotion B. spirit C. power D. strength
4.A. recognize B. tell C. announce D. convince
5.A. opponent B. competitor C. failure D. winner
6.A. reputation B. wisdom C. sympathy D. honor
7.A. conserve B. obtain C. request D. treasure
8.A. however B. thus C. so D. yet
9.A. occasionally B. usually C. seldom D. rarely
10.A. in other words B. in a similar way C. on the other hand D. by all means
11.A. guilt B. pride C. punishment D. loss
12.A. efficient B. permanent C. meaningful D. potential
13.A. disturb B. command C. interrupt D. criticize
14.A. requiring B. removing C. considering D. discovering
15.A. where B. that C. what D. which
16.A. related B. contradictory C. opposite D. addicted
17.A.wronged B. scolded C. beaten D. punished
18.A. informal B. practical C. vital D. impossible
19.A.loneliness B. anger C. coldness D. curiosity
20.A. emotion B. happiness C. growth D. m/stake
