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江苏省泰兴市黄桥东区域2015-2016学年八年级下学期期末测验
In the deserts(沙漠)of North Africa and Saudi Arabia lives the smallest fox with the largest 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 (兽穴).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(除……之外) their great hearing, fennecs also use their great sense of smell and big eyes to track down dinner.
Fennecs 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. Sometimes they are in danger. They have to be careful with predators (捕食性动物), such as caracals (a type of wild cat) , jackals, eagle owls, hyenas and humans. Humans catch them for their fur and to sell as pets.
Fennec Foxes | |
Living areas | of North Africa and Saudi Arabia. |
Appearance | They are the of all foxes with the largest ears. Their thick fur them warm in the cold desert night. The hair on their feet protects them from the heat of the sand during the . |
Ability | They have very good and eyesight with big ears and eyes. They are also good at tracking down dinner with their great sense of . |
Character | They live in small communities. Theyin their dens most of the day. At they become active and come out in search of food. |
Food | They eat both meat and plants. Theirfoods include birds, eggs, insects, snails, fruit and leaves. |
They are hunted by caracals, jackals, eagle owls, hyenas and humans. | |
Most people want to be happy, but few of them know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring happiness forever. Aristotle(亚里士多德), a Greek thinker, said, "Happiness depends upon ourselves" {#blank#}1{#/blank#}Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} such as reading a good book, listening to your favourite music, spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happily.{#blank#}3{#/blank#}.
{#blank#}4{#/blank#}.Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities.
Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} You can help a friend with his or her lessons, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person.
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A. They could enjoy simple things in their lives. B. In other words, we make our own happiness C. The first secrect of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. D. Iu want to feel happier, do good things to help other people. E. The second secrect to living a happy life is to be active. |
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Unique customs |
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St. Anthony's Day January 17 is St. Anthony's Day in Mexico. It's a day when people ask for protection for their animals. They bring their animals to church. But before the animals go into the church, the people usually dress them up with flowers. |
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Chuseok On August 15 of the lunar calendar, Koreans celebrate Chuseok to give thanks for the harvest. Also on Chuseok, a big meal with moon-shaped rice cakes is eaten. |
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New Year's Eve One of the biggest celebrations in Argentina is New Year's Eve. On the evening of December 31, families get together and have a big meal. At midnight, fireworks are set off everywhere and continue throughout the night. Friends and families meet at parties, which last until the next morning. |
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Setsubun On the evening of February 3, people in Japan take one dried bean(豆) for each year of their age and throw the beans around their homes, shouting "Good luck in! Evil spirits out!". This is known as "Setsubun", a time to celebrate the end of winter and the beginning of spring. |
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A. How to get on well with others B. How to greet(问候，打招呼) C. When to arrive D. How to get on with our parents E. What to bring |
{#blank#}1{#/blank#} ⑴The first thing to remember is that when a friend invites you over, you need to arrive on time. If your friend tells you to come "around 3:00", that means you can turn up a little bit after 3:00. But usually it is a good idea to arrive at the right time.
{#blank#}2{#/blank#} ⑵Often it is also nice to bring something to your friend's house. This could be a box of chocolate for you two to share, or maybe a movie that you can watch together. You can also bring some flowers. A little gift is a nice way to show your friend that you are excited to be at his house.
{#blank#}3{#/blank#} ⑶When you visit your friend's house, you may also meet his parents. You should tell them who you are and they may tell you their names, and then they may tell you to call them by their first names. Another way to show respect is to call them Madam or Sir.
{#blank#}4{#/blank#} ⑷As we all know, students should learn how to get on well with others. But in what ways? First of all, we should respect others. Everyone has their own way to do things, so we should understand each other. Besides, it is important for us to communicate with each other. What's more, we should be kind to others and offer necessary help to those who are in trouble.
{#blank#}5{#/blank#} ⑸Everybody has his parents. But not everybody gets on well with his parents. Well, first, we should respect our parents because they bring us up and care for us all the time. Second, we are supposed to do some housework at home. We should help clean the room, cook meals and so on. Third, we should care for them, have a talk with them about their work.
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