In the past 300 years, more than 130 species of animals have become extinct. One of these extinct species is the passenger pigeon(旅鸽). At one time there were millions of these birds in North America, but now there are none. The last one died in the Cincinnati Zoo in 1914. Another extinct animal is the cape lion(西非狮). The animal has been extinct since 1860.

What cause animals to become extinct? Too much hunting is one cause; pollution is another.

Governments around the world have begun to protect wild animals in danger. In the United States, the US Fish and Wildlife Service is responsible for(承担义务)endangered animals. It has listed nearly 200 species of endangered animals in North America.

1.The underlined word “extinct” in the first sentence probably means “         ”.

A．ill                                   B．dying out

C．becoming                             D．changing

2.There were many cape lions in North America          .

A．last century

B．in the twentieth century

C．more than one hundred years ago

D．in 1914

3.       isn’t the reason for the extinction of wild animals in North America.

A．The pollution                          B．Too much killing

C．Too much hunting                       D．The war

4.Three are        species of wild animals in danger listed by the US Fish and Wildlife.

A．less than 130                          B．about 200

C．over 300                              D．nearly 300

5.The best title of this passage should be “       ”.

A．A sad story

B．Endangered animals in North America

C．Wild animals become extinct

D．The US Fish and Wildlife Service

In the past 300 years, more than 130 species of animals have become extinct. One of these extinct species is the passenger pigeon(旅鸽). At one time there were millions of these birds in North America, but now there are none. The last one died in the Cincinnati Zoo in 1914. Another extinct animal is the cape lion(西非狮). The animal has been extinct since 1860.
What cause animals to become extinct? Too much hunting is one cause; pollution is another.
Governments around the world have begun to protect wild animals in danger. In the United States, the US Fish and Wildlife Service is responsible for(承担义务)endangered animals. It has listed nearly 200 species of endangered animals in North America.
【小题1】The underlined word “extinct” in the first sentence probably means “         ”.

In the past 300 years, more than 130 species of animals have become extinct. One of these extinct species is the passenger pigeon(旅鸽). At one time there were millions of these birds in North America, but now there are none. The last one died in the Cincinnati Zoo in 1914. Another extinct animal is the cape lion(西非狮). The animal has been extinct since 1860.
What cause animals to become extinct? Too much hunting is one cause; pollution is another.
Governments around the world have begun to protect wild animals in danger. In the United States, the US Fish and Wildlife Service is responsible for(承担义务)endangered animals. It has listed nearly 200 species of endangered animals in North America

1. 1.

   The underlined word “extinct” in the first sentence probably means “         ”

   1. A.
      ill
   2. B.
      dying out
   3. C.
      becoming
   4. D.
      changing
2. 2.

   There were many cape lions in North America          

   1. A.
      last century
   2. B.
      in the twentieth century
   3. C.
      more than one hundred years ago
   4. D.
      in 1914
3. 3.

          isn’t the reason for the extinction of wild animals in North America

   1. A.
      The pollution
   2. B.
      Too much killing
   3. C.
      Too much hunting
   4. D.
      The war
4. 4.

   Three are        species of wild animals in danger listed by the US Fish and Wildlife

   1. A.
      less than 130
   2. B.
      about 200
   3. C.
      over 300
   4. D.
      nearly 300
5. 5.

   The best title of this passage should be “       ”

   1. A.
      A sad story
   2. B.
      Endangered animals in North America
   3. C.
      Wild animals become extinct
   4. D.
      The US Fish and Wildlife Service

从方框中选择适当的选项补全对话，并将其字母标号填在横线上。其中有两项是多余的。

A. He works in a factory.

B. She is ten.

C. What’s this?

D. Where is he from?

E. Yes, she is.

F. Yes, they are.

G. Is this boy Wang Lin?

A: 1.     

B: This is a picture of Tom and his family.

A: 2.     

B: Yes. He is eleven years old. He is my classmate.

A: Is the man his father?

B: Yes. He is a worker. 3.     

A: Is this woman his mother?

B: 4.     

A: Has he got any sisters or brothers?

B: Yes, he has got a sister. And he also has two brothers.

A: How old is his sister?

B: 5.      And his brothers are 8 years old.

A: So there are five people in the family.

B: Yes, it’s a big family.

In the West, some people believe that personality can be predicted according to the time of the year the person was bor. From China comes the belief that the year of birth influences one’s personality. In the past century, a new belief ahs arisen: the idea that personality is related to one’s ABO blood type. People with blood type A, for example, are considered more likely to be serious, hard-working, and quiet, while people with blood type O are likely to be popular and outgoing, yet often unable to finish what they start. Though this belief continues to be strong, some people question whether it is true.

The blood-type personality theory(理论) started in Japan in 1927 when Furukawa Takehi noticed personality similarities and differences among his workers. This idea soon went out of fashion, but was brought back by a Japanese television host named Toshitaka Nomi in the 1970s. The belief is still strong in Japan and is increasingly popular in neighboring countries. Some young Koreans have taken to the theory. A recent study showed 76 percent of Koreans aged between13 and 64 believing in the blood-type personality connection. Though most Asians might believe in the blood-type theory, for many it seems harmless and not something to be taken too seriously.

    Is the belief true? The scientists in Asia largely dismiss the belief as a modern-day superstition(迷信). Most studies have failed to find any strong connection between blood and personality. Generally, scientists warn against making predictions or important decisions based on this questionable theory.

1. The writer uses blood type A and O as an example to explain ________.

    A. the difference between to two blood types

    B. the relationship between the two blood types

    C. the influence of blood type on one’s behavior

    D. the connection between personality and blood type

2.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean?

    A. It was lightly believed.             B. It was brought to them.

    C. They liked and accepted it.              D. They stole the idea from others

3. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

    A. Most scientists in Asia don’t believe in the theory.

    B. The blood-type theory began in Japan in the 1970s.

    C. The blood-type personality theory is about blood type.

    D. People don’t change their personality to match the theory.

4. What is the best title for the passage?

    A. Is the blood-type theory poplar?     B. Is the personality changeable?

C. Is it in your blood?                 D. Is it in you mind?