—Yes, _____________ weather makes me so sad.
Ivan sat on the floor covered with sand deep down in the sea. He was bored and unhappy. He watched other pretty fish swimming in and out of rocks. They were laughing and dancing1." Why am I so different?" he said to himself.
" You are an octopus(章鱼), Ivan. That is special." The sweet2of Peter, a beautiful white dolphin,3made Ivan feel better. Ivan looked up at the white dolphin_and smiled. Peter said," Let's play games4."
They were having a lot of fun and they didn't know they swam far from home.Suddenly Peter saw a large shark swimming next to them," It is Big White …… the biggest, most5shark in the sea," he shouted to Ivan. Peter looked at Big White6. Peter was afraid and he couldn't7. Just at this moment, Big White rushed down towards8.An9came to Ivan. He quickly sprayed(喷)a very dark cloud of black water to the shark 's10. Then Ivan and Peter swam away11got home safely.
"Are you OK?" asked Ivan." Yes. That was the most interesting trip ever! You saved me ust now,I am lucky to have you as my12!" Ivan's face turned red." I guess being ifferent from others can be cool sometimes," Ivan said." That is what I try to13you,"eter said.
The Star
By Jane Taylor
Twinkle, twinkle, little star!
How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high.
Like a diamond in the sky.
When the burning sun is gone.
When he nothing shines upon.
Then you show your little light.
Twinkle, twinkle all the night.
The dark blue sky you keep.
And often through my curtains peep(偷看).
For you never shut your eyes.
Till the sun is in the sky.
It's your bright and tiny spat.
Lights the traveller in the dark.
Though I know not what you are
Twinkle, twinkle, little star!
Bird watching is becoming more and more popular in many parts of the world.
Birdwatchers enjoy looking for and listening to different kinds of birds. To watch birds, all you need is a pair of binoculars, a field guide and love for birds
If you are just starting birdwatching, buy one of the cheaper pairs of binoculars. You can choose better ones when your needs and skills grow.A field guide helps you learn about the birds' a ppearances, calls and habits before birdwatching
When you are ready, it's best to go to the wild with someone who is more experienced.You can join a birdwatching group to learn about some beginning skills. A local bird club is ideal.
Start birdwatching in the morning, when birds are searching for food. Most of the time.you will hear bird calls from all around you, but will not see any birds easily. Look for movement in trees, and bring your binoculars to your eyes.
The most important work for a birdwatcher is to identify the birds he/she sees. A bird's shape, size, colour and habits can help a birdwatcher identify it. When you identify a bird, don't forget to take notes about it on your notebook.
To find more and different birds, you may wish to plan trips to birds' different living areas: forests, lakes, rivers, wetlands, etc.
When watching the birds, you should always keep in mind: respect wildlife and protect its living areas.
Around the world, people have beliefs(信念) about certain food and drink. Some people think that chicken soup is good for a cold. Others believe that it is unhealthy not to eat meat.If you want to know whether these beliefs are true or not, read this text to find out.
Belief: Chicken soup helps to fight a cold.
Fact: For centuries, people believe that chicken soup is good for a cold. Now, doctors say this belief may be true. Scientists say that chicken soup has a special substance (物质) that stops a cold from getting worse. Also, heat(热) from the soup can make a person feel better.
Belief: A vegetarian diet is unhealthy.
Fact:Meat, especially red meat, has protein(蛋白质) that the body needs. A person who doesn't eat meat can get enough protein and be healthy by eating tofu, eggs, nuts, and certain vegetables.
Belief: Chooolate causes skin trouble.
Fact: This is a general belief that is not true! Scientists say that eating chocolate does not cause skin trouble. More often, the cause is stress or not getting enough sleep.
Belief: Tea is better than coffee.
Fact: A study in 2002 showed that black or green tea has substances that can protect your heart, fight cancer and make fat less in your body. Coffee does not do this.
Belief:Foods like bread and potatoes are fattening(使发胖).
Fact: Bread and potatoes do not have much fat, or many calories. Eating too much and not exercising can cause us to get heavier. Also, adding fattening things like butter(奶油) to bread and potatoes can raise the number of calories we eat.
Wild animals are our friends, but there are fewer and fewer of them. We should try to protect them. The four animals below are now in danger.
Tibetan Antelopes
Tibetan antelopes(藏羚羊) are medium-sized animals. They mainly feed on grass. They are usually found in groups of about 20. They are killed for their wool, which is warm, soft and fine and can be made into expensive clothes. Although people can get the wool without killing the animals, people simply kill them before taking the wool. The number of them is dropping year by year. There are less than 75,000 Tibetan antelopes left in the wild, down from a million 50 years ago.
Golden Monkeys
Golden monkeys are mainly in Sichuan, Gansu, Shanxi province and Shennongjia mountainous area of Hubei Province. Golden monkeys have golden-orange fur. They move around in the daytime, usually in groups of as many as 100 t0 200 heads, or 20 to 30 heads.They feed on fruits and- young leaves of bamboos. But people are destroying(毁害) the environment where they live, trees and bamboos are disappearing(消失), so golden monkeys have less and less to eat.
Elephants
Elephants are very big and strong. They are bigger than any other animal on land. They are grey and have long trunks (象鼻) and tusks(长牙). They have poor eyesight, but very good hearing and smell. They can lift heavy things and break down branches with their trunks.Elephants are very friendly towards each other and towards their neighbours. Normally, they live in a group for many years. Young male elephants do not leave the group until they are about 12 years old. Now, there are very few elephants in the world. The number of them is becoming smaller because their living areas are used for farming; Also, people hunt them for their tusks.
Wolves
Wolves are not very big. They have grey fur. Wolves have very good eyesight, hearing and smell. Wolves'food is various. They eat animals, insects and snails(蜗牛). They are friendly to each other and never attack people. Wolves are in danger too. They are losing their living areas because people cut down forests. Soon they will have no home or food.
If you want to go to Australia on holiday, why not visit Fraser Island? It is in Queensland, about 200 kilometers north of Brisbane. It is a very important island because it is made of sand(沙). In fact, it is the largest sand island in the world.
The sand makes unusual shapes(形状). Nothing grows on sand blows. They move one or two meters a year from the northwest to the southeast of the island, getting bigger and bigger.
There are dark forests—eucalyptus(桉树) woods, beautiful flowers and over a hundred lakes. There are many kinds of birds, like owls and curlews. There are many animals there, too, such as crocodiles, flying foxes and wild dogs.
They go to see the island's beauty and nature. People enjoy camping and hiking there. Unluckily, the visitors make problems. They cut down trees, pick flowers and make animals unhappy. The rubbish makes the water dirty.For example, people may not use motor boats or go fishing in the lakes, and they need official papers to drive there.
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A. So it is necessary to manage(管理) the visitors. B. There are hills made of sand called sand blows. C. About 500,000 people visit the island every year. D. It is about 120 kilometers long and 240 kilometers wide. E. The sandy island has a lot of different plants and animals. F. Many people from all over the world come to visit the country. |
Animals are man's friends, but many people don't treat them as friends. People kill animals for their fur, for food and for fun. People destroy(摧毁) forests(make) more space for buildings and roads. This makes many animals lose their food and homes. Every day, lots of animals lose their lives because of people.
All kinds of animals are in(dangerous). They may die out one day if people don't stop(kill) them. And once they(appear), they will never return any more!
Every animal has(it) piece in nature. People should learn to share the world with them.(luck), many people are doing something to make the world a better place for both-man and animals. And Many countries pass (law), too. If more people start(care)about animals, animals(live)a happier life. I do believe there will be a (good)future for animals.
