Bird watching
班级 姓名
一、选择题
( )1. — I want to tell you about it by e-mail.
—OK. You can e-mail me ____________ susan@birds.com.
A. for B. with C. at D. in
( )2. I hope you _________ good results in the exam.
A. to get B. can get C. getting D. got
( )3. Do you need more people __________ you _________ the flowers?
A. help; water B. to help; water
C. help; to water D. to help; watering
( )4. The film is one of ________ that I have seen. I almost slept in the cinema.
A. the most interesting B. the least interesting
C. the most interested D. the less interesting
( )5. — Lucy, isn’t the talk boring?
—_________. You can learn a lot from it.
A. I think so B. That’s right C. Yes, I agree D. No, not at all
( )6. The twins are talking about the movie Finding Nimo. It’s fun to _______ them.
A. join B. join in C. take part in D. enter
( )7. —Do you think the rain will stop tomorrow?
—_______. It has rained for ten days. It’s too wet everywhere.
A. I hope not B. I’m sure it is
C. I’m afraid it will D. I hope so
( )8. The words are too small. I can’t see them _______.
A. clear enough B. enough clear
C. clearly enough D. enough clearly
( )9. Not only English but maths _______ my favourite subject.
A. is B. are C. be D. were
( )10. He made a fire _______ himself _______ warm.
A. make; to keep B. to make; to keep
C. to make; keep D. make; keep
( )11. Jim is good at maths, while his physics is _______.
A. bad B. best C. worse D. better
( )12. He _______ some money.
A. need B. needn’t C. needs D. doesn’t need
( )13. She did what she could _______ us. Though 3,000 dollars is a lot of money for her.
A. help B. helped C. helping D. to help
( )14. We must hurry up. There are few minutes _______.
A. to leave B. leaves C. left D. leave
( )15. —I’m _______ in what _______ you.
—Well, don’t follow suit. Just do what you like.
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A. interested; interesting B. interested; interests
C. interests; interested D. interesting; interested
( )16. Do you need more people _______you _______ the vegetables?
A. help, water B. to help, water C. help, to water D. to help, watering
( )17. ______ animals are in danger and there will be _____ space for them if we don’t take any actions.
A. More and more, more and more B. Less and less, less and less
C. More and more, less and less D. Less and less, more and more
( )18. This kind of computer looks______ and sells______ in the shop.
A. nice, well B. good, good C. nicely, well D. good, nice
( )19. During the after-school activities, some students are playing _____ on the playground while the rest ___doing some homework in the class.
A. happy, are B. happily, is C. happily, are D. happy , is
( )20. About seventy per cent of our earth _______ by water.
A. is covering B. is covered C. are covered D. are covering
二、完形填空
The world of out-of-doors is full of secrets. And they are so interesting that quite a lot of people are busy studying them. All around us are birds, animals, trees and flowers. The facts about how they __1__ and grow are as interesting as anything could be.
Do you know that one of the great Presidents of the USA spent hours and hours __2__birds? A businessman who lives near New York city became so__3__ in insects that he began to collect them. He now has more than one thousand different kinds carefully__4__ in glass boxes.
Come then with me, and I will help you find some of nature’s secrets. Let us go__5__through the woods and fields. Here we shall find now a rabbit tells the other rabbits that there is danger. We shall __6__a mother bear and her young ones as they look for__7__ and get ready for winter sleep. We shall watch bees dancing in the air to let other bees know__8__ they can find food. I will show you many other interesting things, but the thing that I can__9__ you is to keep your eyes and ears __10__ when you go out of doors. Nature tells her secrets only to people who look and listen carefully.
( )1.A. bear B. live C. speak D. fly
( )2.A. studying B. eating C. learning D. finding
( )3.A. friendly B. carefully C. busy D. interested
( )4.A. locked B. kept C. put D. filled
( )5.A. near B. quickly C. quietly D. politely
( )6.A. hear B. follow C. catch D. help
( )7.A. food B. fruit C. vegetables D. water
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( )8.A. how B. why C. where D. when
( )9.A. make B. pass C. give D. teach
( )10.A. closed B. open C. safe D. clean
三、阅读理解
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If you want to watch and know something about birds, you must find a good place near the bird nest（巢）.
Birds sit on eggs and take care of their babies from April to June. Because the baby birds are too young to leave the nest, parents often go to look for food and come back in several minutes. So it is good to watch birds. When we watch birds, we’d better hide ourselves in a close place to the nest, and it’s better to use binoculars (双筒望远镜).
But how to make a bird nest? A good bird nest must be very fine, strong, thick and comfortable. If you want to make one, please follow these:
a) Each nest must have six boards (木板). Don’t make the boards too slippery (滑).
b) Dig a small hole in the front of the nest as a “door”. The “door” is big enough so birds can fly in or out easily.
c) Make sure the rainwater can’t go into the nest.
d) One piece of the board should be easy to open.
e) Don’t forget to color the nest.
( )1. The most important thing in watching birds is to .
A. look for a place near the bird nest B. climb up to the trees
C. catch a bird D. kill a bird
( )2. We have to hide ourselves to ___ , when we’re watching birds.
A. take better care of them B. use the binoculars
C. make them do everything as usual D. kill them at last
( )3. If we make the nest too slippery, .
A. it won’t be very beautiful B. it won’t be easy to make
C. it won’t be strong D. it’s very difficult for birds to hold or stand on it
( )4. We should leave a hole in the front of the nest so that easily.
A. we can clean the nest B. birds can fly in or out
C. we can hang（挂） D. we can make it
B
Do you know why different animals or pests(昆虫) have their special colours? Colours in them seem to be used mainly to protect themselves.
Some birds like eating locusts(蝗虫), but birds cannot easily catch them. Why? It is because locusts change their colours together with the change of the colours of crops(庄稼). When crops are green, locusts look green. But as the harvest (收获)time comes, locusts change to the same brown colour as crops have. Some other pests with different colours from plants are easily found and eaten by others. So
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they have to hide themselves for lives and appear only at night.
If you study the animal life, you’ll find the main use of colouring is to protect themselves. Bears, lions and other animals move quietly through forests. They cannot be easily seen by hunters. This is because they have the colours much like the trees.
Have you ever found an even more strange act? A kind of fish in the sea cansend out a kind of very black liquid(液体) when it faces danger. While the liquid spreads over(散开), its enemies(敌人) cannot find it. And it immediately swims away. So it has lived up to now though it is not strong at all.
( ) 5. From the passage we learn that locusts________.
A. are small animals B. are easily found by birds
C. are dangerous to their enemies D. change their colours to protect themselves
( )6. How can pests with different colours from plants keep out of danger?
A. They run away quickly. B. They have the colours much like their enemies.
C. They hide themselves by day and appear at night. D. They have to move quietly.
( ) 7. Bears and lions can keep safe because________.
A. they have the colours much like the trees B. they move quietly
C. they like brown and grey colours D. they live in forests
( ) 8. Why can the kind of fish live up to now?
A. Because it is very big and strong.
B. Because the liquid it sends out can help it escape from its enemies.
C. Because the liquid it sends out can kill its enemies.
D. Because it swims faster than any other fish.
C
If you want to watch and know something about birds, you must find a good place near the bird nest（巢）.
Birds sit on eggs and take care of their babies from April to June. Because the baby birds are too young to leave the nest, parents often go to look for food and come back in several minutes. So it is good to watch birds. When we watch birds, we’d better hide ourselves in a close place to the nest, and it’s better to use binoculars (双筒望远镜).
But how to make a bird nest? A good bird nest must be very fine, strong, thick and comfortable. If you want to make one, please follow these:
a) Each nest must have six boards (木板). Don’t make the boards too slippery (滑).
b) Dig a small hole in the front of the nest as a “door”. The “door” is big enough so birds can fly in or out easily.
c) Make sure the rainwater can’t go into the nest.
d) One piece of the board should be easy to open.
e) Don’t forget to color the nest.
( )9. The most important thing in watching birds is to .
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A. look for a place near the bird nest B. climb up to the trees
C. catch a bird D. kill a bird
( )10. We have to hide ourselves to ___ , when we’re watching birds.
A. take better care of them B. use the binoculars
C. make them do everything as usual D. kill them at last
( )11. If we make the nest too slippery, .
A. it won’t be very beautiful B. it won’t be easy to make
C. it won’t be strong D. it’s very difficult for birds to hold or stand on it
( )12. We should leave a hole in the front of the nest so that easily.
A. we can clean the nest B. birds can fly in or out
C. we can hang（挂） D. we can make it
四、根据句意及首字母提示完成单词
1. Why not enjoy the beauty of ____________ (大自然)？
2. There are not many cranes ___________ (生存) in the world.
3. A lot of_____________ (观光者) come to the Great Wall every year.
4. Do you know the ____________ (重要性)of English study?
5. The hotel always ______________(提供) good service for all kinds of people.
6. There are 45 students in our class, i_____________ a Japanese student.
7. We must exercise more often to p______________ the disease.
8. Zhalong Nature Reserve has an a____________ of more than 210,000 hectares.
9. Chinese g__________ and people are trying to help the survivors in Yushu.
10. The doctors are saving the wild tigers in d__________.
五、用所给单词的适当形式填空
1. We should prevent fire__________________ (burn) the house at once.
2. Please cut out the ___________________ (necessary) words.
3. Listen! How ___________________ (happy) they are singing and dancing.
4. Near the evening, you can see the ________________ (feed) of animals in the zoo.
5. When you are in a hospital, don’t do things _________________ (noise).
6. It’s______________ (correct) to drop litter _____________ (care).
7. It is dark in the room. I can’t see the words _____________ (clear) on the blackboard.
8. Some people want to change the wetlands _____________ (make) more space for buildings.
9. Father is sleeping. You’d better walk ________________ (quiet).
10. I may not pass the exam ___________(with) your help.
六、同义句转换
1. The area provides wildlife with food and shelter.
The area ________ food and shelter ________ wildlife.
2. Mr. King lives in Nanjing the whole year.
Mr. King lives in Nanjing ______ ________ _________.
3. There are many shops on each side of the street.
There are many shops on ______ ______ of the street.
4. They count the birds once a year.
They _______ ________ ______ ________ once a year.
七、根据汉语意思完成句子
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1.这里一年到头有雨。
It is rainy here _______ _______ _______.
2.让我先做一下自我介绍。
Let me _______ _______ first.
3.地球上的树木越来越少。
There _______ _______ _______ _______ trees on the earth.
4.扎龙是一个观察鸟类的好地方。
Zhalong is a good place _______ _______ _______ _______.
5.你应该持续锻炼以保持健康。
You should _______ _______ _______ to stay healthy.
八、阅读表达 阅读短文，按要求完成短文后的各项任务。
Around the world, people have different ideas about what good manners（礼仪）are.
When you go to restaurants in different parts of the world, it’s important to know the right and wrong things to do. (2)For example, in China it’s OK to make a lot of noise in a restaurant. In fact, if a restaurant isn’t noisy and lively, you may think there’s something wrong with it. However, in many Western countries, restaurants are quiet places. If a table is too loud, other people who are eating there will be unhappy.
(1)Paying the bill（账单）is also__________ from country to country. In China one person usually pays for __________. In Western countries, if friends eat together, they usually share the cost. This is called “ go Dutch”. Also, when Westerners pay the bill, they usually leave some money for the waiter. This is called “leaving a tip(小费)”. Leaving a tip is thought to be polite.
The way people eat food is different in the world, but you can find the same kinds of food in many countries. Chinese and Italian food, for example, are popular all over the world.
1. 在（1）处填上适当的词，使句意完整，上下文通顺：__________ _________
2. 将（2）句译成中文：__________________________________________________.
3. 根据短文内容回答问题：
How will other people feel if a table is too loud in Western countries?
_________________________________________________________
4. 在文中找出 People think it’s polite to leave a tip的同义句：
___________________________________________________________
5. 在文中找出本文的中心句：_______________________________________________
九、根据短文内容及所给首字母提示写出所缺单词。
Do you know how to make friends with a group of people? Let me t_____1_____ you the steps about making friends with the group. Maybe it’s h_____2_____ to you.
First, you need to know what k____3____ of group they belong to. If people of the group are shy(害羞的), never ask them “Why don’t you talk?” or “Why are you quiet?” They don’t like it, so d_____4____ do it.
N___5____, remember that each group is different. They will use different words, find different things funny.
Then, the important thing is that you should try to be outgoing(外向的).
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I___6___ you are outgoing, you will become very popular. Remember, n____7____ wants to make friends with a quite shy person.
F___8____, find a right topic to talk with the group. For example, you can ask people w___9____ they will do before the weekend, but don’t make plans at once. S___10_____ things can change, so just talk with them.
1.___________ 2.__________3.__________ 4.____________ 5.__________
6.___________ 7.__________ 8.___________ 9.___________ 10.__________
十、书面表达。
请帮助Millie给观鸟俱乐部写一封信，要求加入俱乐部。包括以下要点：
1．我想成为观鸟俱乐部的一员。
2．我是八年级的学生，我对足球很感兴趣，我最喜欢的科目是科学和地理。
3．我热爱鸟类，热爱大自然。
4．每个星期天上午9点到10点可以参加俱乐部的活动。
5．联系方式：Tel: 0512-69998888
Dear sir or madam,
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Yours sincerely,
Millie
参考答案
一、选择题
1—5 ABBDA 6-10 ADCAC 11-15 ACDCB 16~20 BCACB
二．完形填空
1-5 BADBC 6-10 BACDB
三、阅读理解
1—4 ACDB 5-8 BDCA 9—12 ACDB
四、根据句意及首字母提示完成单词
1. nature 2. to survive 3. tourists 4. importance 5. provides 6. including
7. prevent 8. area 9. government 10. danger
五、用所给单词的适当形式填空
1. burning 2. unnecessary 3. happily 4. feeding 5. noisily
6. incorrect, carelessly 7. clearly 8. to make 9. quietly 10. without
六、同义句转换
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1. provides for 2. all year round 3. both sides 4. do a bird count
七、根据汉语意思完成句子
1. all year round 2. introduce myself 3. are fewer and fewer
4. to watch the birds 5. keep on exercising
八、阅读表达 阅读短文，按要求完成短文后的各项任务。
1.different, everyone/everybody
2. 例如，在中国，在餐馆里吵吵闹闹是可以的。
3.They will be unhappy.
4. Leaving a tip is thought to be polite.
5. Around the world, people have different ideas about what good manners are.
九、根据短文内容及所给首字母提示写出所缺单词。
1.tell 2. helpful 3.kind 4. don’t 5. Next
6. If 7. nobody 8. Finally 9. what 10. Some/Sometimes
十、书面表达。
One possible version：
Dear sir or madam,
I want to be a member of the Birdwatching Club. I am a Grade 8 student. I am interested in football. My favourite subjects are science and geography. I love birds and nature. I hate hunting wildlife. I can go to the club from 9 am. to 10 am. every Sunday. My telephone number is 0512-69998888. Thank you!
Yours sincerely,
Millie
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