Many people may think that animals in the zoo are happy, free and lucky, but most of them are sad. Do you know why? Animals like tigers, lions, and bears usually live in forests or mountains. They run, jump, play with their children and catch small animals for food. But now they have to stay in cages ,small rooms in the zoo. They don’t have to find food by themselves because the zoo keepers feed them. They do nothing but eat, walk and sleep every day. Their life in the zoo is quite different from that in the forest because they are not free. Maybe they miss their mothers and their friends, in fact, they feel lonely.

1.Most of the animals in the zoo feel ______ according to the passage.

A. happy     B. free       C. lucky         D. sad

2.Where do tigers, lions and bears usually live?_____________.

A. In the zoo              B. In the forest

C. In a room               D. In the field

3.What does the word “keeper” mean here? It means ____________.

A.仓库      B.监护人        C.坚持者      D.饲养员

4.Which is wrong according to the passage?

A. The animals in the zoo feel lonely in fact.

B. The animals catch food themselves in the zoo.

C. The animals can only eat, walk or sleep in the zoo.

D. The animals in the forest are happier than those in the zoo.

5.Which is the best title(题目)?

A. Animals In the Zoo                B. Animals And People

C. Lovely Animals                   D. Happy Animals

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Parents are the closest people to you in the world. They love you just because you are their child. They would like to do   76  for you. But a lot of middle school students think that they’re not as close to their parents   77  before. They feel it’s   78  to get on well with their parents.

Some students complain (抱怨) that their parents often say a lot to them, but never listen to them. And they aren’t   79  to do what they want to do. Others say their parents like to ask if they’re speaking to a boy or a girl when they’re making phone calls to friends. These   80  them very unhappy. Some students even decide to leave home because they’re   81  of being punished (惩罚) when they do something wrong, especially when they fail in exams.

In fact,   82  are part of life. In order to solve (解决) them, you’d better find a good chance (机会) to talk   83  your parents when you’re having dinner, going out for a walk or watching TV. Tell them you’re growing up and you are old   84  to make a decision sometimes. You can also get   85  from others, like your teachers, your uncle or aunt. They can help you communicate (交流) better with your parents. I believe that finally your parents will understand you because they love you a lot.

　 An Englishman named PhilShaw invented extreme ironing in 1997 because he was bored doing ironing at home.

　 Extreme ironing is a special kind of outdoor sport. It combines (使结合) danger and excitement with practical ironing.

　 Who does extreme ironing? People all over the world who like danger do it. There are about l,000 people around the world who do extreme ironing. There are extreme ironing clubs and groups in Britain, Germany, South Africa, New Zealand and the United States. You don't have to have any special qualifications (资格证明)to do it. In fact, anyone can do it. However, it is better to start ironing in your back yard before you start to iron on top of a mountain.

　 There are, of course, some rules in extreme ironing. The ironing must be outdoor. You must take an iron, an ironing board, and something that you actually iron to get the wrinkles out. Outdoors includes faraway and unusual places, such as on top of a mountain, while skiing, snowboarding, skydiving, or under water. There are no limits. The more unusual the better. However, you should plan carefully because weather conditions can suddenly change on mountains, for example. You should not do extreme ironing on your own.

　 What kind of things should you have? You must have a real iron. Travel irons are acceptable. You must not use plastic or toy irons. The clothes you iron must be at least the size of a hand towel. It shouldn't be just a handkerchief. The board doesn't have to be fullsize board, but that is preferred. It must be one metre long and thirty centimeters wide and have legs. You must also have proof of ironing that is either a photo or a video, and it should show a recognizable landmark. Be aware that people have already ironed near the top of Everest, the highest mountain in the world, and in the Blue Hole in Egypt, one of the most dangerous places to dive. However, there are still many records to break. Iron on!

53. Where did Phil Shaw usually do ironing before 1997?

　 A. At home.　 　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. On top of a mountain.

　 C. In faraway places.　 　　　　　 D. In ironing clubs and groups.

54. Which is the best advice for beginners to do extreme ironing?

　 A. Doing extreme ironing alone.

　 B. Beginning ironing in their back yards.

　 C. Starting ironing on top of a mountain.

D. Joining extreme ironing clubs or groups first.

55. What must you do in extreme ironing?

　 A. Iron outdoor.　 　　　　　　　　　 B. Iron in good weather.

　 C. Dive in the Blue Hole.　 　　　 D. Ski near a mountain.

56. How do extreme ironers feel when they do the sport?

　 A. They feel bored with extreme ironing.

　 B. They feel very frightened near the top of Everest.

　 C. They feel excited although it is dangerous.

　 D. They feel lonely in the places far away from their homes.