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Today Newtown is a very clean place. But many years ago, there were millions of rats(老鼠)in Newtown. They attacked(袭击) the cats and dogs. Sometimes a lot of them knocked down a man or woman walking home at night. The rats were very big in size and they hurt many people.The government (政府) ordered (命令) every¬body to kill rats. Most people were lazy, so they did not kill many. Then the government decided to pay some money for each dead rat. That made the people very happy. They killed thousands of rats every day. A government officer put all the dead rats in a big pile(堆). Sometimes a man brought hundreds in one day.After two weeks there were not many rats in the city, but people still brought many rats to the government office. The government officer thought that people were stealing (偷) dead rats from the pile. He ordered his men to dig a deep hole and put the rats in it. Soon there were no more rats, and the government did not pay any more money.1. The rats in Newtown were .A. as big as catsB. as dangerous as dogsC. large and manyD. knocked down by the people there2. The people killed rats .A. to get some money for the dead bodiesB. because the rats attacked them at nightC. to help the government make the city cleanD. to pay the government as a tax(税)3. A. deep hole was dug so that .A. the rats could not come out to attack people at nightB. people could take as many rats from the hole as they wishedC. the rats could not run away easilyD. nobody could take any rats from the pile4. From the passage we can see that the government officer .A. was a very rich manB. was cleverC. was afraid of ratsD. liked to live in a clean house5. Which of the following is the best title (标题) for this passage?A. How to Kill RatsB. Newtown - City of RatsC. How Newtown People Became RichD. How Newtown Became a Very Clean Place1-5 CADBD

阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，补全表格中所缺的信息。请将答案编号依次填入表格内的题号后横线上。In the past, people used to travel to foreign countries because they thought they would be different in many ways----the buildings, the food, the national dresses and so on. At present, however, one large city is similar to another. They all have their Hilton or Sheraton Hotels everywhere. They all have their McDonald’s, their KFCs and their Pizza Huts. Office buildings look the same everywhere, and most city centers are full of office buildings. And of course, people are driving the same brands (品牌) of Japanese or European cars.Then what is the foreign travel for? What do tourists hope to experience in a foreign country that they cannot experience at home? The answer could be that people are very interested in the past. It is a nation’s history and culture that are the main attractions. Most people travel overseas to find out what foreign countries history and cultures used to be like, not what they are like today. Tourists try to learn the history and culture of foreign countries by visiting different kinds of museums.Every country also has its own beautiful places for tourists to visit. Their own special scenery (风景) would certainly attract tourists from other countries.Finally, there is perhaps a country’s attraction: its people. A country is not just its old buildings, its works of art (艺术品) or beautiful places, it’s also the people who live in it. This is why a country such as Thailand attracts millions of people. The tourists come mainly because of the friendliness（友好）of the people there. It is why the Pacific islands are also so popular. The friendly, smiling people make visitors feel welcome.The 6. _____________________ of TourismIn the past People traveled to foreign countries to see buildings, food and dresses which were different from those of 7._____________________________.At present 1. The large cities in different countries look almost 8.____________ 2. People travel to foreign countries to learn their 9.____________ to visit beautiful places and 10.__________ The 6. purpose(meaning) of Tourism In the past People traveled to foreign countries to see buildings, food and dresses which were different from those of 7.their own country's. At present 1. The large cities in different countries look almost 8.the same2. People travel to foreign countries to learn their 9.History to visit beautiful places and 10.Museums Once there l(ived) an old man. He liked gold b(etter) than anything else in the world. He often said "If I have plenty of gold ,I shall be the h(appiest) man in the world." One day, when he was traveling in the desert , the old man lost his w(ay).He was very h(ungry) and thirsty , but there were only rocks a(round) him. Just then he f(ound) a bag lying on the sand , he hoped he would find water and food in it . He saw that the bag was f(ull) of gold. He was so sad that he therw away the bag and began crying. Now the old man k(new) that there was something better than gold in the world.

先看看合适不，如果太难，再换，如果不难，你一定很棒（一）Health experts have long worried about the increasing rate of obesity in kids. It’s an important concern: Being very overweight or obese during childhood can lead to serious problems normally seen in adults, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Poor diets and a lack of exercise are usually the causes. But would you ever have imagined there might be a connection between the bacteria that lived in your guts （内脏）when you were a baby and the chance that you would become overweight? Scientists in Finland recently found just such a link. In a recent study, they showed that overweight kids had different species of bacteria living in their guts. You probably think of bacteria only as germs that can make you sick. While it’s true that some bacteria can make people ill, your body actually depends on some types of bacteria to help you digest food and extract nutrients from it. These “good” bacteria live in your guts, where they process the food you eat.Human babies get these bacterial helpers from their moms. When a baby is born, some of the bacteria in the mother move into the baby’s body. Growing babies get additional “good” bacteria from the milk their mothers produce. And it turns out the bacteria might play an important role in regulating weight just six years later.So how could these bacteria affect weight? The researchers still haven’t tested that question, but future tests might lead to an answer.1. The “link” in Paragraph 2 refers to the relationship between _______.A. bacteria and the chance of being overweight B. obesity and diabetesC. diets and the chance of being overweight D. bacteria and exercise2. Which of the following is NOT the function of “good” bacteria? A. Helping to digest food. B. Helping to take nutrients from food.C. Helping to regulate weight. D. Making a person ill.3. The purpose of writing this passage is to _______.A. introduce the role of bacteria in children’s weight B. analyze the influence of obesity on kidsC. give advice on how to lose weight quickly D. explain the function of bacteria in foods（二）One event that helps educate young people about things they can do for others is National Youth Service Day (NYSD). Every year on this day, organizations all over the country celebrate young volunteers, educate young people about how they can help their country, and invite them to participate in service projects. Former Secretary of State Colin Powell said, “National Youth Service Day honors young volunteers and is an invitation to others to join hands and do our part as Americans.” Founded in 1988, NYSD originally took place on a Tuesday. Now the event lasts from Friday until Sunday so that more people can participate in it. More than 200 organizations work together to create thousands of projects each year. Millions of young people across the United States take part in these service projects.Long before the event, people, community groups, schools, and nonprofit organizations think of ways to meet their communities’ needs. Then, they plan projects for young volunteers. Projects include bringing food to hungry people, tutoring younger children and helping senior citizens. During the event, young people from the community do things like planting neighborhood gardens and cleaning up local parks.The organizations that contribute to NYSD believe that volunteering and community service are important activities for people of all ages, but especially for young people. Young people who volunteer are more likely to do well in school, vote, and contribute to charities. More important, they help other people and make the world a better place for everyone.4. The aim of National Youth Service Day is to _______.A. educate young people on responsibilityB. invite young people to meet each otherC. encourage young people to serve others D. celebrate the growth of young people5. On National Youth Service Day, young volunteers will _______.A. do some cleaning in public places B. prepare food for hungry peopleC. plant vegetables and fruit D. help old people to learn6. The purpose of writing this passage is to _______.A. warn young people not to affect their schooling during volunteeringB. keep a record of how young people celebrate their festivalC. introduce an event — National Youth Service DayD. advise young people to be cooperative when volunteering（三）A traveler was passing through a desert on a hot day. He was tired, feeling thirsty and hungry. At least, he needed a shady spot to rest for a while. A big leafy tree came into view at some distance away. He felt glad and said to himself, “Had I water to drink, now.” Yes, he found a glass full of cold water on the ground right in front of him. Then, he wished, “Had I something to eat right here.” Immediately, a variety of dishes appeared before him. He was under the shade of Kalpa-Vriksha — a magical tree. Whoever was under it would have whatever he wished for!The traveler enjoyed the delicious food. He felt drowsy. He wished for a nice bed. It was granted. He stretched himself comfortably on the soft mattress. He hoped that someone would massage (按摩) his feet. Yes, a young lady appeared. She started massaging his feet and legs. He now started thinking differently. “How can things happen like this? Is it some kind of a trick played by a magical demon (魔鬼)?” he doubted. Oh, a true demon appeared in place of the nice lady! Within no time the demon started leaping at him, with his mouth wide open. The frightened traveler took to his heels and ran away.7. What will happen if you sit under the magical tree?A. You will get what you want. B. You will marry a young girl.C. You will meet a demon. D. You will get rid of all your trouble.8. The underlined word “drowsy” in the second paragraph means “_______”.A. hungry B. sleepy C. thirsty D. cold9. How many wishes did the traveler make?A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6.【答案与解析】1. A。从第一段的最后一句可知答案是A。2. D。D项不属于“good” bacteria的作用。3. A。本文作者主要介绍了bacteria对于孩子体重状况所起的作用，因此A项符合作者意图。4 C。从第一段引用的美国前国务卿的话可以看出。5. A。从第三段的最后两句可知答案选A。6. C。本文主要介绍了美国的青年志愿者节，因此C项正确。7. A。由文章第一段的最后一句话可知人们只要坐在这棵树下，就可以得到自己想要的东西。8. B。结合后面的“He wished for a nice bed”他想要一张床可知这里表示“困倦的”。9. B。文章中提到的水，食物，床和按摩的女子都是他的愿望，故B正确