Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side.

Most people know this joke. But recently, some people have been much more worried about how the grizzly bear and mountain lion can cross the road.

“Millions of animals die each year on U.S. roads,” the Federal Highway Administration reports. In fact, only about 80 ocelots, an endangered wild cat, exist in the U.S. today. The main reason? Roadkill.

“Eco-passages” may help animals cross the road without being hit by cars. They are paths both over and under roads. “These eco-passages can be extremely useful, so that wildlife can avoid road accidents,” said Jodi Hilty of the Wildlife Protection Society.

But do animals actually use the eco-passages?  The answer is yes. Paul Beier of Northern Arizona University found foot marks left by mountain lions on an eco-passage that went under a highway.  This showed that the lions used the passage.

Builders of eco-passages try to make them look like a natural part of an area by planting trees on and around them. Animals seem to be catching on. Animals as different as salamanders（火蜥蜴）and grizzly bears are using the bridges and underpasses.

The next time you visit a park or drive through an area with a lot of wildlife, look around.  You might see an animal overpass!

The writer uses the example of “ocelots” to show that __________.

A. wild animals have become more dangerous

B. the driving condition has improved greatly

C. an increasing number of animals are killed in road accidents

D. the measure for protecting wildlife fails to work

From the story, we know an eco-passage is __________.

A. an underground path for cars    

B. a fence built for the safety of the area

C. a bridge for animals to get over a river

D. a path for animals to cross the road

When the writer says that “animals seem to be catching on” (Para. 6), he means __________.

A. animals begin to realize the dangers on the road

B. animals are crossing the road in groups      

C. animals are increasing in number

D. animals begin to learn to use eco-passages

The writer asks visitors and drivers to look around when traveling because __________.

A. wild animals may attack cars     B. they may see wild animals on eco-passages

C. they may see wild animals in the park    D. wild animals may jam the road

The best title for the passage is __________.

A. Special bridges help animals cross the road

B. Endangered animals increase because of roadkill

C. Animals fail to cross the road          

D. Take steps to protect animals in danger  

How often one hears children wishing they were grown-ups and old people wishing they were young again. Each age has its pleasures and its pains, and the happiest person is the one who enjoys what each age gives him without wasting his time in useless regrets.

Childhood is a time when there are few responsibilities to make life difficult. If a child has good parents, he is fed, looked after and loved, whatever he may do. It is impossible that he will ever again in his life be given so much without having to do anything in return. In addition, life is always presenting new things to the child — things that have lost their interest for older people because they are too well-known. But a child has his parents. He is not so free to do what he wishes to do; he is continually being told not to do things or being punished for what he has done wrong.

When the young man starts to earn his own living, he can no longer expect others to pay for his food, his clothes, and his room, but has to work if he wants to live comfortably. If he spends most of his time playing about in the way that he used to as a child, he will go hungry. And if he breaks the laws of society as he used to break the laws of his parents, he may go to prison. If, however, he works hard, keeps out of trouble and has good health, he can have the great happiness of building up for himself his own position in society.

According to the second paragraph, the writer thinks that __________.

   A. if much is given to a child, he must do something in return

   B. a child is always loved whatever he does

   C. life for a child is comparatively easy

   D. only children are interested in life

After a child grows up, he __________.

   A. will have little time playing

   B. has to be successful in finding a job

   C. can still ask for help in time of trouble

   D. should be able to take care of himself

Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

   A. Life is less interesting for old people.

B. People are often satisfied with their life.

   C. Adults are free to do what they want to do.

D. Adults should no longer rely on others.

The underlined word "responsibilities" in the second paragraph means __________.

   A. jobs          B. duties           C. suggestions D. desires

The main idea of the passage is __________.

   A. life is not enjoyable since each age has some pains

   B. young men can have the greatest happiness if they work hard

C. childhood is the most enjoyable time in one's life

D. one is the happiest if he can make good use of each age in his life

书面表达（满分30分）

前不久的日本大地震不但导致核电厂爆炸，而且还在中国掀起了一场人们抢购食盐的浪潮。请你针对人们抢购食盐这一现象，用英语按以下要求为你们校报写一篇100-120个词的短文。标题自拟，不计词数。

1、描述以上有关地震和人们抢购食盐的情况；

2、分析抢购的原因（如听信谣言、缺乏常识、……）；

3、简短表述你对这一事件的看法。

参考词汇：iodized salt碘盐；panic buying抢购；rumour谣言

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The wide spread of super hybrid rice around the world ______ the lives of millions and millions of people suffering from hunger to a great level.

    A. has improved B. is improving C. improved     D. has been improving

The Committee had met many times, but had not come up with __________ to the

problem.

A. a way           B. an idea         C. a solution     D. a method

This is the only way we can imagine _______ the overuse of water in the students’ bathrooms.

A. reducing      B. reduced          C. reduce        D. to reduce

  A middle-aged stranger visited us late on a dark rainy night when my father was working the night shift (a job for a period during the night). The stranger asked if he could wait under the eaves of our roof for the rain to stop. Then he disappeared, and we started hearing footsteps and creaking boards in the attic(the space or room at the top of a building, under the roof, often used for storing things). Was the stranger inside our house? My whole body couldn’t help but stiffen. In my mind’s eye, I could imagine the stranger pushing through the attic door and approaching us.

    We immediately called Jerry, our neighbor, for help. He searched everywhere, but the visitor was nowhere to be found. As Jerry looked in the garage, he found the stranger lying underneath the car. Jerry exclaimed with fright, “You are not allowed to enter the house. Get off the property right now.”

    We were determined to leave the house immediately. As we drove away, we saw the man blocking our way on the road and staring at us. We had to swerve to miss him. After that, I never saw the stranger again.

The text is mainly about                 .

    A．the neighbor Jerry       B．a strange dream

    C．a strange visitor        D．footsteps in the attic

Based on the text, which of the following statements is true?

    A．The family h it the stranger with their car.

    B．The stranger pushed through the family’s door.

    C．Jerry was hurrying back from the night shift.

    D．The author’s father wasn’t at home that night.

Why did the family leave their house on a late, dark night?

    A．It was raining hard and the eaves of their roof were broken.

    B．There was a ghost wandering around the house.

    C．They did not feel safe in their house.

    D．The stranger was still somewhere inside the house.

The text was written in order of             .

    A．time B．space    C．importance   D．age of the family

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项是多余选项。

Learning English online is an effective way to improve your English. But with any type of learning you need to be prepared. This passage will give you advice and tips on how to get the most out of your online lessons.

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   This is an obvious point but also the most important one. A computer, a good Internet connection and a headset are what you will need to take classes online. A web camera is also pretty important. Make sure that your computer is turned on, that everything is plugged in correctly and that you have tested the connection. Doing this before the class means that you will be ready when the lesson starts

  Take the classes somewhere quiet.

       2     Trying to listen and participate(参与) in English classes is very difficult when there is noise around you. So find a quiet room and make sure that no one disturbs you while you are taking your lesson.

        3     

  When grammar or anything else is being taught, make sure that you understand it. You won’t need to practice it at this time; just make sure that everything is clear. If you don’t understand what is being taught, ask your teacher to explain it again. Your teacher will be more than happy to deal with whatever puzzles you.

  Practice speaking English.

  Every class is an opportunity to practice your English speaking with a native and qualified teacher. Try to allow the conversation to flow by listening and talking in a natural way.    4     The teacher should note the mistakes and correct them at a later time.

  Relax.

  Come to class feeling relaxed and excited.    5     Come into the class excited about learning English. You will be able to get more out of the class this way.

 A. Review after the lesson

 B. Make sure everything is ready.

 C. Understand what is being taught.

 D. Get away from everything that may be going on in your home

 E. Language learning should be enjoyable especially in online classes.

 F. You will meet many problems when you are learning English online.

 G. This is your chance to speak English without worrying about too many mistakes.

写作（共10分）

根据提示写100字左右的短文，说明树木对于人类的重要性。

树木可以美化环境（beautify: v.），有益于身心健康。可以放出氧气，吸收二氧化碳（carbon dioxide）。木材也有很多用途，它不但可以用于建筑，造纸，还可以制成许多其他的东西。我们家中几乎所有的东西都是木制的。

保护树木，多种树，严禁乱砍滥伐。

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Helen _______ it if she doesn’t want to.

A. doesn’t need do   B. need not to do  C. needs not to do   D. need not do