A strange object was found in a small city called Carlos Spegazzini, just a short drive from the capital city of Buenos Aires.
When farmer Jose first found an odd scene in his farmland, he began to dig at the object. However, he quickly found himself running to tell his wife. Jose needed more support if he was going to investigate this strange thing.
Even the dog was hesitant to investigate. Unfamiliar with the object, man’s best friend was not about to jump at it with little concern. Therefore, they chose to call in somebody who has a better idea of what to do.
When the police first showed up, they were just asstumped as Jose. They knew this object was something out of the ordinary. It might even be something extraordinary, so more questions appeared.
It quickly became apparent, it was time to call in the big guys. That’s right; when you find something that appears to be out-of-this-world, it’s time to call in those who study the mysteries of the old world.
Authorities called in archaeologists who jumped at the chance to study the object. They quickly determined one thing was for certain: the ancient big one that left this behind was absolutely massive! The group was unable to move the shell, as it weighed nearly two tons!
Clearly, this massive beast was not the only of its kind existing in the modern-day world. Similar fossils had been found in the surrounding areas and had even made their way to museums. But what was the ancient beast?
【小题1】What is the right order of the events?a. Jose found a strange object and began to dig
b. Jose and his wife called the police
c. Jose ran to tell his wife
d. Archaeologists came to study the object and found similar fossils.
e. They called in some experts.
| A．abode | B．acbed |
| C．acbde | D．abced |
| A．Both the police and Jose were unfamiliar with the object and did not know what to do. |
| B．The police knew this object was something out-of-this-world as Jose did. |
| C．The police and Jose all liked to collect stamps. |
| D．The police were just as stupid as Jose. |
| A．run to our family and friends. |
| B．call the police |
| C．call in those who study the mysteries of the world. |
| D．ignore and leave it behind. |
| A．A dinosaur. | B．An insect |
| C．A tree. | D．A dog. |
I managed to get into my wool snow pants. But I struggled with my jacket because it didn’t fit well. It was a hand-me-down from my brother, and it made me wonder why I had to wear his ugly clothes. At least my hat and matching scarf(围巾) were mine, and they were quite pretty. Finally it was time to have Miss Finlayson help me with my boots(靴子). In her calm, motherly voice she said, "By the end of winter, you will be able to put on your own boots.” I didn’t realize at the time that this was more a statement of hope than of confidence.
I handed her my boots and stuck out my foot. Like most children, I expected the adult to do all the work. After much wiggling and pushing, she managed to get first one into place and then, with a sigh, worked the second one on too.
I announced，“They’re on the wrong feet.” With the grace that only experience can bring，she struggled to get the boots off and went through the joyless task of putting them on again. Then I said，“These aren’t my boots, you know.” As she pulled the offending boots from my feet, she still managed to look both helpful and interested. Once they were off, I said，“They are my brother’s boots. My mother makes me wear them, and I hate them!” Somehow, from long years of practice, she managed to act as though I wasn’t an annoying(烦人的) little girl．She pushed and shoved, less gently this time, and the boots were returned to their proper place on my feet. With a great sigh of relief, seeing the end of her struggle with me, she asked, “Now, where are your gloves?’’
I looked into her eyes and said, “I didn’t want to lose them, so I put them into the toes of my boots.”
【小题1】According to the passage, the little girl got_______from her brother.
| A．the wool snow pants and the jacket |
| B．the jacket and the boots |
| C．the jacket and the hat |
| D．the boots and the gloves |
| A．Because the little girl played a trick on her. |
| B．Because it was the most exciting day of the winter. |
| C．Because the little girl was in her brother’s clothes. |
| D．Because the little girl wore a pretty scarf. |
| A．was losing confidence in the little girl |
| B．gradually lost patience with the little girl |
| C．because disappointed with the little girl |
| D．was getting bored with the little girl |
| A．once | B．twice | C．three times | D．four times |
Paul Beer, head of rhino section at Port Lympne, said:“Obviously we’re all absolutely delighted to welcome another calf to our black rhino family. She’s healthy, strong and already eager to play and explore. Her mother, Solio, is a first-time mum and she is doing a fantastic job. It’s still a little too cold for them to go out into the open, but as soon as the weather warms up, I have no doubt that the little one will be out and about exploring and playing every day.”
What does Paul Beer say about the new-born rhino?| A．She loves staying with her mother. |
| B．She dislikes outdoor activities. |
| C．She is in good condition. |
| D．She is sensitive to heat. |
A while back I caught a news report on something called couchsurfing and the net work of trusting souls who make this phenomenon possible. They offer to put up(留宿) travelers free of charge and help them on their ways. At first, it sounded unbelievable. I mean, inviting strangers into one's home for one or two nights? Give me a break.
However, I was intrigued. I decided to investigate(调查). The only way to truly learn about this phenomenon was to dive in. So I planned a trip to Finland, a country I' ve always wanted to explore. I would couchsurf at every stop there.
If ever any anxiety existed when stepping into the unknown, it disappeared when my first host met me at the train station. Ari looked like my idea of a typical Finn: tall and blue-eyed. Finns were also supposed to be famously reserved((寡言少语的). Ari was anything but. He was a live wire, giving me an enthusiastic welcome and hiking with me to his apartment, where he showed me the sleeping sofa, served me tea and engaged me in warm conversations. He also handed me a key to come and go as I pleased.
If this was what couchsurfing was all about-trust and friendship- then I had gotten off to a good start. As I boarded my next train to continue my journey I began to think about this couchsurfing idea. What urged these people to open their homes to strangers? I concluded that there was a desire to lend a hand to like-minded folks who might enrich their own lives.
Seven cities in 14 days. Seven hosts. Seven new friends. If couchsurfing taught me anything, it's this: Most people are good and generous. Where will couchsurfing take me next? Who knows? But I can't wait to find out.
【小题1】What does the underlined word in the second paragraph mean?| A．Relaxed | B．Disgusted |
| C．Interested | D．Embarrassed |
| A．He was reserved like most Finns | B．He talked less but he was friendly. |
| C．He treated the author as a friend | D．He saw off the author at the train station |
| A．To take an adventure with strangers |
| B．To exchange houses for a short time. |
| C．To learn more about others' family lives. |
| D．To enrich their own lives by helping others. |
| A．Travel on Trust and Couches | B．A Free Travel in Finland |
| C．Experiences in Strangers' Houses. | D．A Plan for Couchsurfing |
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