You've probably heard of working dogs that help police officers. Or horses that help farmers. Did you know that carrier pigeons can be trained to help people too? Here are some examples.

Mailman

    Carrier pigeons can be trained to carry messages to people. The note is placed into a small can. The can is tied to the pigeon's leg. Then the pigeon flies off with the note.

Lifeguard

    From high up in the sky, specially trained pigeons can spot orange life jackets in the ocean. Sometimes it is difficult for humans to spot people lost at sea, especially when the weather is bad. However, pigeons can fly quickly over a large area of water to look for people.

Spy

    Many years ago, carrier pigeons were used to help our country during wars. "Spy pigeons" had small cameras that were tied to their feet. As a pigeon flew over enemy land, the camera took photos of the land below. This would allow our soldiers to see where the enemies were and what they were doing.

    So next time you see a pigeon, stop and watch it closely. What might look like an ordinary bird to most people might actually be helpful.

46. What kind of people can the carrier pigeons find?

    A. The people in orange life jackets at sea.

    B. The people in red jackets in the boats.

    C. The people swimming in the ocean.

    D. The people lost in the mountains.

47. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

    A. A pigeon could predict what the weather would be like.

    B. A pigeon was tied with a small camera around its leg.

    C. A pigeon could help us to know the number of the enemy.

    D. A pigeon carried the camera to take photos of the enemy land.

48. What is the purpose of writing this article?

    A. To make readers like pigeons more.

    B. To teach readers about the lives of wild pigeons.

    C. To tell readers about real jobs held by carrier pigeons.

    D. To share science fictions about pigeons helping people.

Hello! The Generation 90s is coming!

   Wearing earphones, using net language and text messaging, the Gen – 90s following the Gen – 80s begin to make their world debut(初次露面).

   Each generation or age group has its own symbols and lifestyle. Read and judge for yourself if you fit the Gen – 90s profile(形象).

Earphones

   These little earphones seem to grow on the heads of the Gen – 90s. They might lead to MP4, MP5 or Iphone players and are used to listen to pop songs. But too much time on earphones is bad for ears.

Martian(火星的) Language

   They have created their own online language. It’s a mixture of English, Japanese and Chinese that perhaps only Martians can understand. This is a generation full of imagination. But try not to use them when writing compositions. Teacher may get annoyed.

Self – Portrait(自我)

   Saying “cheese” to their own cameras is common for this generation. A little bit of narcissism(自恋) never hurts anyone. It helps them reflect(反映) a little on their own lives. But be careful not to put all private photos online.

Text – Messaging

   They can type their mobile phones as fast as they can speak. However, oral communication is important and will never go out of style.

1.The readers of the passage maybe_______.

A. Teens              B. Educators                     C. Socialists             D. Parents

2. The writer described the Gen-90s in _______ ways.

A. one             B. two              C. three             D. four

3.The passage is mainly about _______.

A. the Gen-90s’ happy life

B. the difference between the Gen-80s and the Gen-90s

C. the Gen-90s’ lifestyle and some useful advice for them

D. the similarities between the Gen-80s and the Gen-90s

4.According to the text, the writer will choose _______ as a good example to the Gen-90s.

A. Li Hua likes dancing and always wears beautiful dresses.

B. Zhang Chao speaks English and Japanese very well.

C. Lily is a shy girl and she doesn’t like making friends.

D. Fangfang likes taking photos of her own and often put them online.

5.How is the passage organized?

A. By making comparisons(比较).

B. By showing a topic and giving explanations(解释).

C. By using famous people’s words.

D. By listing data(数据).

Hello! The Generation 90s is coming!
Wearing earphones, using net language and text messaging, the Gen – 90s following the Gen – 80s begin to make their world debut(初次露面).
Each generation or age group has its own symbols and lifestyle. Read and judge for yourself if you fit the Gen – 90s profile(形象).
Earphones
These little earphones seem to grow on the heads of the Gen – 90s. They might lead to MP4, MP5 or Iphone players and are used to listen to pop songs. But too much time on earphones is bad for ears.
Martian(火星的) Language
They have created their own online language. It’s a mixture of English, Japanese and Chinese that perhaps only Martians can understand. This is a generation full of imagination. But try not to use them when writing compositions. Teacher may get annoyed.
Self – Portrait(自我)
Saying “cheese” to their own cameras is common for this generation. A little bit of narcissism(自恋) never hurts anyone. It helps them reflect(反映) a little on their own lives. But be careful not to put all private photos online.
Text – Messaging
They can type their mobile phones as fast as they can speak. However, oral communication is important and will never go out of style.
【小题1】The readers of the passage maybe_______.