B 

    The long trunk of an elephant is a wonderful example of skill. The neck of fourfooted animals is usually long,to have them reach their food without difficulty,but the elephant has a short neck,to make him more easily support the weight of his huge head and heavy teeth. His long trunk lets him get his food easily.

   The trunk of an elephant is to him what the neck is to other animals. It is also a nose to him,for at the end of it there is an empty place like a cup,and in the bottom of the cup are two holes,and the animal smells and breathes through them. It is an arm and a hand too,so that it has been said that the elephant carries his nose in his hand,and it might also have been said that he breathes by his hand.

   At the end of the trunk,there is a strange part,about five inches long,which forms a finger. With this finger the animal can pick up the smallest piece of money from the ground,and he has been taught to make marks like letters with a pen.

   The trunk of a fullgrown elephant is about eight feet long. The elephant has such great strength that he can knock down a man with it.

41.The elephant has a short neck to support.

    A.his leg     B. his body

   C. his arm   D. his head and teeth 

42.The trunk of the elephant helps him get his easily.

   A. side   B. tail   C. food   D. ear 

43.The trunk of the elephant takes the place of the following except.

   A. a neck   B. a nose and a finger

   C. an arm and a hand   D. a leg

44.—How does the elephant smell?

  —Through two holes.

A.in the bottom of the cup 

B.at the beginning of the trunk 

C.in his head 

D.in his face 

45.The elephant can knock down a man with his trunk. This shows that he is.

A. weak   B. strong   C. quiet   D. angry

                           A 

    Zhalong is a nature reserve (自然保護區(qū)) in Heilongjiang in North-East China. It is one of the world’s most important wetlands. The area provides food and shelter for wildlife. It is an ideal home for different kinds of plants,fish and birds.

   Many birds live comfortably in Zhalong Nature Reserve all year round,while some only stay for a short time. There are many fish in the wetlands,and the birds can easily catch them for food. Zhalong Nature Reserve is an important living area for the rare redcrowned cranes. There are not many redcrowned cranes in the world. Some of them live in Zhalong.

   Some people want to change the wetlands to make more space for farms and buildings. This means that there will be less and less space for wildlife.

   More and more birds are in danger because they do not have enough living space. Many of them died. The Chinese government wants to protect these endangered birds,and they can be safe in Zhalong.

   Every year a lot of tourists go to Zhalong to watch birds. This year members of our Birdwatching Club are going to study the different kinds of birds in Zhalong and the changes in their numbers. The study begins next month.

   We do a bird count once a year. We are now inviting secondary school students to help. We need more people to help us count and do something to help the birds. Many peo?ple do not understand the importance of the wetlands. We hope this information will help them understand and make them actively take action to protect wildlife.

36.What is the best title of the passage?

A.Less and Less Space for Wildlife 

B.Many Tourists Watch Birds in

C.Zhalong Yearly Zhalong Is a Famous Scenic Spot 

D.Zhalong一A Special Place 

37.The underlined (畫線的) word in the first paragraph means.

A.a place to live or stay

B.a large zoo

C.a place to hunt animals

D.a large park 

38.Which of the following sentences is false?

A.There are a lot of redcrowned cranes in other parts of the world.

B.Some birds go to Zhalong for a short stay.

C.Zhalong Nature Reserve is the comfortable home of many birds.

D.Birds can find food without difficulty in Zhalong.

39.—Why are more and more birds endangered?

 —Because.

A.many tourists watch them 

B.many of the birds died 

C.people have less and less place 

D.their living space is smaller and smaller 

40.This passage is written to.

A.ask people to do something for birds 

B.help people learn about protecting wildlife 

C.make people understand how important the wetlands are 

D.ask students all over the world to watch birds

   Have you ever taken a tour of a zoo? If so,ifs likely that the person who led you through the zoo helped you to learn a lot about the 26 .

   Amelia Rinas is a high school student who lives in Ohio. One day Amelia 27 the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. The moment she saw the gorillas (大猩猩) there,she felt 28 about them. She wondered if they were getting the right foods.

   Amelia read all she could about gorillas and learned what they like to 29 . Then she started a “gorilla garden ”. She grows the fruits and vegetables that gorillas love to eat. Some of those foods are tomatoes,carrots,and strawberries. Amelia works with other volunteers in her com?munity who use their 30 time to help Amelia and the go?rillas. When they take the food to the zoo,the gorillas are thrilled. They look so excited!

   Who is responsible for Amelia’s interest in animals? Amelia is a member of Roots & Shoots. Its members are young people who 31 animals and the environment. They helped Amelia understand that animals need our care,too. The slogan on the Roots & Shoots Website is^uInspire,take action,make a difference." These words tell 32 the group is all about. The group urges (力勸) kids and grown?ups,including parents and teachers,to do what they can to make a 33 where they live.

When interviewed about her project,Amelia said ,“ I joined Roots & Shoots 34 I wanted to make a difference in the world."

   There are many 35 to make a difference in the world. Amelia Rinas’s gorilla garden has helped make gorillas happier and healthier.

  26. A. gardens   B. foods   C. plants     D. animals

  27. A. opened   B. bought   C. visited   D. started

  28. A. bored     B. tired     C. worried   D. relaxed

  29. A. eat      B. bite      C. fight     D. kick

  30. A. paid      B. last     C. extra      D. lost

  31. A. care about   B. look for

     C. run after   D. laugh at

  32. A. when      B. what      C. how      D. where

  33. A. living     B. mistake   C. note      D. difference

  34. A. because   B. but       C. though     D. unless

  35. A. ways      B. mysteries   C. courses   D. inventions

15.You will be late for school you don't get up early.

   A. but   B. if   C. and   D. or

13.Pandas can live about twenty years.

    A.at   B. off   C. for   D. into 

11.is necessary for your grandmother to do some exer?cise every day.

    A.It   B. That   C. This   D. They 

7.—Who can help me carry the heavy box?

 —I think Ted is to do it. But the door is for him to go through.

A.too strong;too narrow 

B.so strong;narrow enough 

C.enough strong;narrow enough 

D.strong enough;too narrow 

   Bridges are built for many reasons. Some bridges are built so that cars can cross over rivers. 16 are made for trains to use. In Washington State,there is a very 17 (usual) bridge. It was built for squirrels (松鼠) .

    The town of Longview has a very busy street. Many cars pass 18 every day. When squirrels tried to cross the street, they 19 (kill) . Amos Peters wanted 20 (protect) these small and lovely animals,so he built a bridge for them —one that would let them pass above the traffic.

The bridge 21( be ) a symbol of the town for over 40 years since then. And every Christmas,the local people add a small Christmas tree to the center of the bridge. 22 lovely!

   A few years ago,the local people created 23 squirrel festival and they raised money 24 ( build) two more bridges for these lovely animals. For years,because of the bridges,the squirrels in the town have been able to cross 25 (safe) from one side of the street to the other.

16.    17.     18.      19.      20.

21.    22.     23.      24.      25.

14.The rabbits can grow very and soon they can be?

come adults.

   A. slow   B. quick   C. quickly   D. slowly 

12.The pandas have white faces black patches around their eyes.

    A.to   B. for   C. with   D. in