Animals are friends of human beings, so the languages of all nations contain a lot of words about animals. Certain words for animals do carry similar denotative and connotative meanings in both languages. In English, for instance, “dove” is often related to “peace”, and in Chinese we have a similar term “和平鸽”. Another example is that “fox” and “狐狸” both imply the quality of “being sly”, as is obvious in the idioms of “as sly as a fox” and “像狐狸一样狡猾”.
However, there are many words with the same denotative meanings but different connotative meanings. For instance, “bat” is an evil animal in European folk legends. The English idioms like “as blind as a bat” and “as crazy as a bat” give explanation by themselves. But many Chinese people believe that “bat” is the symbol of good luck, health and happiness. This is mainly because in “蝙蝠” “蝠” is pronounced the same with “福” (good fortune) in “幸福” (happiness) and “洪福” (limitless blessing).
Still, there are many other words whose denotative and connotative meanings are both different in English and Chinese. For example, in the western world, “dragon” is a fire-spitting mythical animal, signifying violence, as in “He is a bit of dragon here.” By contrast, most Chinese people regard “龙” (Long) as a symbol of dignity and power, as in the idiom “望子成龙” (hold high hopes for one’s child).
1. Some English words about animals carry both denotative and connotative meanings.()
A.True
B.False
2. Many words from Chinese and English are the same in both the denotational meanings and connotational meanings, such as “fox” and “狐狸”.()
A.True
B.False
3. The Chinese word “蝙蝠” carries the same connotative meanings with the English word “bat”.()
A.True
B.False
4. The Chinese word “龙” carries the same denotative meaning with the English word “dragon”.()
A.True
B.False
5.“He is a bit of dragon here.” The equivalent Chinese version of this sentence is: 他在这一带为非作歹。()
A.True
B.False
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()people are my friends.()people are my husband's friends.
A . These;Those
B . This;That
C . Here;These
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African safari is about animals in their natural habitat, and lots of animals are easily seen EXCEPT ______.
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and ____ are close friends of Romeo.
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1. There are ____________________mythological animals on the eaves of the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
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Which animals of the following are the treasures in Shennongjia?
A、Golden Snub-nosed Monkey
B、golden eagle
C、giant salamander
D、 Sunbird
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There are ____________________ mythological animals on the eaves of the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
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Many kinds of animals are believed to have _________ from the earth.
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1.It is better to spend time with friends who are considerate, reliable, and supportive of your goals.
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(9) Zoos are sometimes seen asnecessary but not poor alternatives to a natural environment.Discuss some of the argumentsfor and/or against keeping animals in zoos.
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听力原文:M: You have a lot of homework to do tomorrow, you know. Are you still planning on going picnicking with your friends?
W: You bet I am.
Q: What does the woman say about the picnic?
(15)
A.She doubts if she'll be able to go.
B.She's eager to go.
C.If the man goes, she will go too.
D.She'll do her homework tomorrow.
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Jungle country is not friendly to man, but it is possible to survive there. You must have the right【21】and you must know a few important things about the jungle. Then your chances of staying【22】are very good.
In the jungle, you should always carry a【23】. Then you can【24】which way to go. Again and again you must check your position by it.
Keep alert. Watch the ground in front of you carefully. Stop and listen【25】
If you lose your【26】, do not be afraid. Mark the spot where you are with blazes on a tree. Then you can always know where you started.
Finding water that is safe to drink can be a problem. Many streams and rivers carry germs that can be【27】to man. Luckily, the jungle has many kinds of plants and vines that give water.
【28】in the jungle is a science. Learn as much as you can about what to【29】in the jungle. Then no part of the jungle will seem completely unfriendly or frightening. In fact, you will be able to "【30】" it for a long time.
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A.advice
B.partner
C.tool
D.equipment
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CAN ANIMALS BE MADE TO WORK FOR US? Can animals be made to work for us? Some scientists think that one day animals may be trained to do a number of simple jobs that are now done by human beings. The
21. Now many animals can do some simple jobs that are done by human beings.
22. The writer says that 8t a circus we can see animals doing cIever tricks.
23. The trainer usually gives the animal a piece of candy or fruit after it has done the trick.
24. The reward in the passage means "attention paid to a good behavior".
25. Many animals may be trained to do simple jobs if they know who their trainers are.
26. Geese can be used to guard a house.
27. When the pigeon sees a ball which looks different from the others , it makes a noise.
28. Trainer usually spends 40 days or so training a pigeon to inspect sm811 steel balls.
29. An ape is a large monkey.
30. Scientists believe apes may drive buses one day.
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I have many friends, some of them are businessmen .
A B C D
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Finding Friends on the Internet Many students want to find friends on the Internet as a way of practicing their language skills and learning more about new cultures. With the Internet, finding friends has become much easier. Here are some tips on finding on the Internet:
◇ Search the Internet for reputable(声誉好的)services. Look for reviews of such sites to learn more about others student’experiences. Don’t join a service until you have done research.
◇ Check to see if you can use a nickname, instead of your real name, to protect your number and birthday. ◇ Stop contact with others if you feel uncomfortable with the topics of the conversation.
◇ Try to use the language you are studying when communicating with others. Asking appropriate questions will also help you learn about other cultures.
Remember:
To understand a whole culture, you have to talk to many people.
66.Finding friends online may help students______ their language skills and learn more about new cultures.
Before you join an Internet service, you have to ______.
Giving ______ information to anyone online could be dangerous.
To protect your identity online, you’d better not use your ______.
Talking to many people is necessary for one to understand a whole ______.
请帮忙给出每个问题的正确答案和分析,谢谢!
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A controversial decision on whether choice cuts of steak and cartons of milk produced from cloned animals are suitable for the dinner table is now long overdue.
Hundreds of pigs, cows and other animals created with the help of cloning are living (1)_____ farms across the United States and (2)_____ the forthcoming ruling will directly (3)_____ American consumers, British holidaymakers may also (4)_____ themselves at the forefront of a food revolution that many commentators expect will (5)_____ arrive here.
(6)_____ the birth of Dolly the sheep—the first mammal cloned from an adult cell—there were extreme predictions of herds of genetically (7)_____ bulls and pastures (8)_____ with cloned dairy cows.
That double (9)_____ of the past decade has not yet been realized (10)_____ clones have become a familiar sight at agricultural fairs in America, where producers of (11)_____ pigs and cattle have been among the first to (12)_____ cloning, which offers a way to keep (13)_____ traits without inbreeding problems caused by traditional methods. Clones of rare and elite animals, including sheep, goats, and rabbits, (14)_____ a way to improve animal healthy, (15)_____ the nutritional value of meat and milk, and breed animals immune (16)_____ diseases or better suited for developing countries.
The safety of cloned (17)_____ has been under examination by various bodies. Three years ago the US National Academy of Science concluded that (18)_____ available data indicated that cloning met animal welfare and food safety considerations, more information was needed. (19)_____ scientific evidence suggests that there is little (20)_____ for alarm, at least on food-safety grounds.
A.at
B.within
C.on
D.in
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Life on land probably began about 430 million years ago, though it has existed in the water for perhaps much as 3 000 million years. When we think of the first life on land, we probably think of strange animals coming out of the oceans, but, in fact, no animals could have been living if plants had not been on land first. Plants had to be on land before animals arrived. They supplied the first land animals with the surrounding and food necessary, since the plants are the only form. of life that
is able to get and store energy.
The first plants to exist out of the water were probably certain kinds of algae (海藻) which were followed by other plants that grew close to the ground and needed water in which to reproduce. Once their move to land had been made, however, evolution (进化) took place quickly. By the end of 100 million years, plants had developed their roots (根), and some had got tree-like forms since height was very important in gaining sunlight. About 300 million years ago, much of the world was covered with forests of huge trees. In most ways they were like modern trees. They had loots, leaves, wood, but mostly they had not developed seeds.
The main idea of the first paragraph is ______.
A.life on land probably began about 430 years ago
B.the first animal on land came from oceans
C.there wouldn't be animals without plants
D.plants are the only form. of life that is able to get and store energy
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We know that many animals de not stay in one place. Birds, fish and other animals move from one place to another at a certain time. They move for different reasons: most of them move to find food more easily, but others move to get away from places that are too crowded.
When cold weather comes, many birds move to warmer places to find food. Some fishes give birth in warm water and move to cold water to feed. The most famous migration (迁移) is probably the migration of fish, which is called "salmon". This fish is born in fresh water but it travels many miles to salt water. There it spends its life. When it is old, it returns to its birthplace in fresh water. Then it gives birth and dies there. In northern Europe, there is a kind of mouse. They leave their mountain homes when they become too crowded. They move down to the low land. Sometimes they move all the way to the seaside, and many of them are killed when they fall into the sea.
Recently, scientists have studied the migration of a kind of lobster (龙虾). Every year, when the season of bad weather arrives, the lobsters get into a long line and start to walk across, the floor of the ocean. Nobody knows why they do this, and nobody knows where they go.
So, sometimes we know why humans and animals move from one place to another, but at other times we don't. Maybe living things just like to travel.
Most animals move from one place to another at a certain time to ______.
A.give birth
B.enjoy warmer weather
C.find food more easily
D.find beautiful places
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Elephants are perhaps the only animals that are hunted for their teeth. Elephant tusks, or very large teeth growing on either side of their mouths, are composed of a valuable material called ivory(象牙).
(78) An elephant uses its long, pointed tusks as tools for digging in the ground for food. He also uses them as weapons in combat.
The tusks of male elephants are usually large and heavy. In Africa, female elephants have long, light tusks. In India and other parts of southern Asia, female elephants have small, short tusks or none at all.
(79) Tusks in good condition are in great demand, and may sell for as high as two thousand dollars or more. Because of this, large numbers of elephants have been killed. Some countries have initiated (开始) methods to protect elephants. They have established elephant preserves, areas of land set aside for herds of elephants where no one is allowed to harm them. Elephants on the preserves are safe from ivory hunters.
Female elephants in India and southern Asia have ______ .
A.large and heavy tusks
B.small, short tusks or none at all
C.small and heavy tusks
D.long, light tusks
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I think animals should be treated as friends.
A.suspect
B.doubt
C.assure
D.maintain
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where are the animals of Asia?
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Household repairs, cleaning, preparing food or taking care of the garden may all prove difficult. Elderly people with failing eyesight are delighted if a friend comes in to read or to write letters fo
A.家常修理、清扫、做饭和照管花园等可能都有困难。视力不济的老人,如果有个朋友来为他们念信或是写信,一定会感到很高兴。
B.念信或是写信等可能都有困难。视力不济的老人,如果有个朋友来为他们家常修理、清扫、做饭和照管花园,一定会感到很高兴。
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All living things must fight to stay alive. They have to feed on something and at the same time avoid being eaten. Therefore they have to solve this big problem of staying alive in their own way. The danger of being eaten in the sea is great. Those plants and animals that do survive usually reproduce (繁殖 ) very fast and in great number. Certain sea animals have defensive device (装置 ) which help them to survive. The jelly fish have poisonous tentacles (触角 ) which are used for attack and defense. Another method of survival which sea plants and animals use is disguise (伪装. They usually have the same colour as their surroundings. In order to stay alive, animals need to have good senses. Fishes have sharp eyes. Almost all animals are sensitive to touch. Fishes judge movements in the water by means of their lines. Fishes and other sea animals can hear well and many of them can make different types of warning sounds.
1.What is the greatest problem that the living things face()
A、They have to eat other things.
B、They have to fight not to be eaten.
C、They have to live on in their own way.
D、They have to live in the sea.
2.In the article, how many ways that the sea animals use in order to survive are mentioned()
A、One
B、Two
C、Three
D、Four
3.Jelly fish is an example of animals()
A、who can reproduce very fast
B、who can protect themselves from being attacked by poison
C、who can change their colour
D、who have very good senses
4.The underlined word "survive" in Paragraph 2 means()
A、remain alive
B、live struggle for food?
C、feed on something
5.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to help animals survive()
A、Sensitive skin.
B、Sharp eyes.
C、Fine smell.
D、Good hearing
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If you are invited to dinner by one of your English-speaking friends, you may bring the hostess some flowers.()
此题为判断题(对,错)。
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Directions: For this part, you are required to write A Letter of Suggestion. You have a friend who is about to enter university, and he wants you to advise him on which subject is worth specializing i