In the deserts of North Africa and Saudi Arabia lives the smallest of all foxes with the largest of ears. This animal is the fennec fox.

Fennec foxes have ears that are 5 to 6 inches long. That’s big for an animal that weighs less than four pounds. Their ears help shed（去除）body heat. And, as you may have guessed, they also provide great hearing.

It’s also interesting to think about the hair of fennec foxes. Why would a fox that lives in the desert need a thick, fur coat? Actually, the desert isn’t always warm. During the nighttime, a desert can be terribly cold! A fennec fox’s fur keeps them warm during those desert nights. They also have long bushy tails that they use as a blanket. And the hair on their feet protects them from the .hot sand in the daytime.

Fennec foxes live in small communities of dens（獸穴）. They spend most of the day sleeping in their dens, out of the hot sun. Then, when night comes, they come out in search of food. In addition to their great hearing, fennecs also use their great sense of smell and big eyes to track down dinner.

Like other foxes, fennecs are omnivores. This means they eat both meat and plants. They like eating birds, eggs, insects, snails, fruit and leaves best.

Fennec fox mothers have one to five babies at a time. The lifespan of a fennec fox is 10 to 12 years. The cream coloration of fennec foxes help them blend into their desert habitat. Still, they have to watch out for predators（捕食性動物）. These include caracals (a type of wild cat) , jackals, eagle owls, hyenas and humans. Humans catch them for their fur and to sell as pets.

PE classes have become a nightmare (噩夢) for LiuFei, a 15-year-old student. He has to run at l 【1】 4 laps (圈) of the playground in every PE class. That’s n 【2】 1,500 meters!

Liu is p 【3】 for the PE test next spring. Many Junior 3 students have started doing so. The test is very important. It is w 【4】 40 points in the senior high school entrance examination (中考).

It usually i 【5】 long-distance running, long jump, rope skipping and sit-ups (仰臥起坐).

“Now I can run 1000 meters in only 3 minutes 40 seconds, about 30 seconds f 【6】 than before.” Liu said.

A PE teacher from Zhenjiang with teaching e 【7】 of 10 years, said, “Long-distance running

r 【8】 lots of energy and endurance (耐力), which cannot be gained in a short time.

Taking up other activities early is also n 【9】 . Teachers will teach you some skills and you need time to practice.

Training is important, but don’t forget to protect yourself. He s 【10】 that students should warm up before training. Start slowly and build up the activity a little at a time.

【1】Which of the following types of drinks is NOT on the menu?

A. Milk. B. Coke. C. Lemonade. D. Hot Chocolate.

【2】What is TRUE about the menu at this restaurant?

A. The lunch menu is only for weekends.

B. There is only one kind of soup to choose.

C. The lunch special costs NT$250 on weekdays.

D. The menu is for large groups only.

A. are B. is C. be D. am

A. Because; so B. So ; because

C. Because ; / D. /; because

A. Listen; hear B. Listen to; hear

C. Hear; listen D. Hear; listen to

Who will save a flying bird caught in fishing line? Who will give a safe home to a snowy owl with no beak(喙)? Mona Rutger—that’s who! She has cared for thousands of injured(受傷的) animals. Mona runs a wildlife centre in Castalia, Ohio, called Back to the Wild.

Mona grew up on a farm. She spent a lot of time learning about the local wildlife when she was a little girl. As she got older, Mona learned more about animals. She decided that she wanted to help animals. She used some of her family’s land to start a wildlife centre. Injured animals could live in the centre until they were ready to go back to the wild.

Mona took care of the animals seven days a week. She didn’t think that was too much work, though. She knew the animals needed her. In time volunteers began to help her. Some people helped care for the animals. Others put money in a fund(基金) for the centre. The fund helped pay for animal feed and medical bills. One friend wrote and told a television station about Back to the Wild. The letter led to a special award(獎). Mona was named the Hero of the Year! She received a $ 10,000 prize from the television station. Mona used the money to help more animals.

Today, Mona is still taking care of animals. She also visits schools to teach children about protecting wild places and animals. She hopes more people will become heroes for animals, too!

【1】Back to the Wild is ________.

A. a place to care for injured wild animals

B. a program to help wild animals

C. a fund to save wild animals

D. a farm to feed wild animals

【2】After Monas friend wrote to a television station, ________.

A. Mona became a teacher in a school

B. volunteers started to help in the centre

C. volunteers set up a fund for the centre

D. Mona was named the Hero of the Year

【3】What did Mona do to ask more people to care for wild animals?

A. She kept injured wild animals on her farm.

B. She spent time learning about local wildlife.

C. She taught children about protecting wild animals.

D. She talked about her centre at a television station.

【題目】

Have you ever lost your wallet? Now you don’t have to worry about it with the Volterman Smart Wallet in your hand. The smart wallet looks like a simple leather (皮革) wallet on the outside, but it’s different inside.

The smart wallet has as much technology as your smart phone. One is the Bluetooth alarm system. When you leave your wallet behind, the system will send you alarm signals and report it to you. Using the built-in GPS system, you can always track (追蹤) your wallet anywhere in the world in real time.

The high-tech wallet also comes with a built-in power bank (移動電源) and Wi-Fi hotspot. What’s more, the smart wallet has a built -in front- facing camera. When someone tries to open it, it will take photos and email the photos to the owner. Isn’t that great?

With all these features (特點), you might expect the wallet to either be heavy or large. However, it’s very light and easy to carry.

The inventor (發(fā)明者) Azat said that he came up with the idea for this high-tech wallet three years ago. His three-year-old daughter hid his wallet behind the stove and he spent a long time looking for it.

The company Volterman started an activity to collect $ 45,000 for the smart wallet. So far it has collected over $700,000. The wallet will be sold in December.

【1】What makes the Volterman Smart Wallet special?

A. It’s high technolopy.

B. Its small size.

C. Its light weight

D. Its high price.

【2】The second and the third paragraghs mainly talk about__________

A. what the smart wallet looks like

B. what the smart wallet is able to do

C. how the company invented the smart wallet

D. how long it takes to invent the smart wallet

【3】Which of the following is NOT true about the smart wallet?

A. It won’t get lost easily.

B. It will take pictures if anyone opens it.

C. It will go on sale in winter.

D. It can take the place of your smart phone.

【4】From the passage, we can learn ________.

A. the smart wallet looks different from common wallets

B. the idea for the smart wallet was born in 2015

C. Azat invented the smart wallet for his daughter

D. the company has not raised enough money for the wallet

【5】What’s the best title for the passage?

A. How to stop losing your wallet

B. The new wallet in the future

C. Why to invent a smart wallet

D. The world’s safest wallet

【題目】閱讀下面的短文，然后根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，在每小題所給的四個選項中選出最佳選項，并將該選項填入答題卷上相應的空格內(nèi)。
（1）Kitty enjoys chatting with ______.
A.her father
B.her mother
C.her classmates
D.her friends
（2）Amy likes ____________ best.
A.badminton
B.football
C.basketball
D.volleyball
（3）What doesn't Daniel like doing?
A.Chatting with his friends.
B.Watching football.
C.Playing football.
D.Doing outdoor sports.
（4）Amy and Daniel both like ______.
A.badminton
B.football
C.basketball
D.table tennis
（5）What does the word "fan" mean in Chinese?
A.迷，粉絲
B.扇子
C.運動員
D.場地

閱讀下列短文，根據(jù)短文中的信息完成文后表格。在答題卡標有題號的橫線上，寫出空缺處

A bit of stress and worry might be helpful in encouraging you to do better, but too much of it can do harm to your health and stop you from working or studying. So it’s necessary for you to deal with stress and worry.

Become somebody who can know how to relax

Don’t sit down before the computer or the television set for long, or you may feel more stressed and worried. You can choose something like deep breathing or listening to some music to relax yourself instead.

Get proper exercise, food as well as sleep

You’d better exercise properly because you will feel stronger and less stressed after exercising. It is also very important for you to have enough sleep so that you can do your activities of daily life. Besides, to become energetic, you should have healthy food.

Communicate with others

If something worries you, Remember to share your problems with your family or friends. Doing so can make you feel more understood and you are not alone.

Connect with nature

When you feel low, it’s a good idea to take a walk with a friend or two. You’d better choose a place which you know well and where you feel safe in order to be able to enjoy and relax in nature.

Try thinking in the positive (積極的)manner

We have to think more of the beautiful and good things of our lives, which helps you in letting your minds go away from unnecessary stress and worry.

Ask a doctor for help

At times, stress becomes so serious that it becomes a cause of worry. In this case, it is wise for you to go to a doctor for help. He or she is able to help you solve the problem better and faster.

Title: How to Deal with Stress and Worry