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广东省深圳市高级中学2024-2025学年九年级上学期开学考试英语试卷
Why do we go to zoos?Millions of people around the world visit zoos each year,but the reason is hard to explain.But the animals they see in zoos are little like the toys,cartoons,and decorations that fill their homes. For such children,meting with real animals can be confusing even upsetting
The great interest that children have in animals today might lead one to suppose that this has always been the case.That was also when zoos became an important part of middle-class life.
They lived together with our ancestors(祖先)in a shared natural environment. In the Industrial Era,the human domination(支配)of animals could be seen in the popularity of real-looking animal toys.
Children rode rocking-horses that had realistic features,and they slept with bears,tigers,and rabbits that looked and felt almost real. The Twentieth Century marked a further development—the change of animals into people.
This was the age of Babar the Elephant,Hello Kitty,and the Lion King. Parents and children had previously wanted animals that looked like animals.
In a zoo they hope to see the living breathing versions of their character friends. They find instead unfamiliar creatures who cannot speak,smile or interact with them. For this reason,a visit to the zoo can be disappointing for children today. Meeting real animals reminds us forcefully of the boundary( 界 限 )between imagination and reality. When we visit animals in a zoo,perhaps we will recall our true relationship not only to animals but to the entire world.
A. Animals are the best friends of the human beings.
B. Many of those visitors are children,whose lives are already surrounded by animals' images.
C. Perhaps that disappointment is the best gift a zoo can offer
D. But now they want animals that look and act like humans
E. Yet,it was not until the Industrial Era that animals became part of childhood.
F. In prehistoric times,there had been no zoos,as animals were a real part of the human world
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Joel shows his photos around the world and puts {#blank#}10{#/blank#} on the Internet, too. He also asks people to buy his photos, give money to the Photo Ark, and support zoos in their cities.
Design Your School Animal Mascot(吉祥物)
A good mascot reflects a school's values and culture. You can follow the steps below to design an animal mascot for your school.
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◎What is the history of your school?
◎What values does your school consider most important?
◎What does your school want its public image(公众形象) to be like?
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Here are some ideas:
◎A strong animal, like a bear or tiger, shows power.
◎A smart animal, like an owl, can stand for wisdom.
◎A fast animal, like a cheetah(猎豹) or dragon, can show speed and sportsmanship.
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See which one looks the best!
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Here are some examples:
◎Red: love, energy and excitement
◎Blue: trust, calm and wisdom
◎Gold or yellow: success and happiness
◎Green: health, growth and freshness
⑤Once you' ve decided on the main color, make sure the other colors match it in your design.Now your school mascot is ready!
A. Decide the main color of your mascot. B. Try drawing your mascot in different styles. C. Learn about some facts about different animals. D. Choose an animal to show your school's values. E. Discuss these questions with your classmates and teachers. |
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