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This very small bird is found throughout the world. There are many different species(种类) of sparrows. There are about fifty different species o sparrows living in North and South America. Sparrows are only about four to six inches in length. Many people appreciate their beautiful songs.

Sparrows prefer to build their nests in low places. Their nests are usually built on the ground,lumps of grass, low trees, and low bushes. In cities, they build their nests in building nooks(角落) and other holes. They rarely(R L) build their nests in high places. Sparrows build their nests out of little branches, grasses, and plant fibers. Their nests are usually small and well-built structures.

Female sparrows lay four to six eggs at a time. The eggs are white with reddish-brown spots. The eggs hatch within eleven to fourteen days. Both the male and female parents care for the young.Insects are fed to their young after hatching. Young sparrows are ready to leave the nest eight to ten days after hatching. The large feet of the sparrow are used for scratching(抓)seeds. Adult sparrows mainly eat seeds。

Sparrows can be found almost anywhere there are humans. Some species of sparrows prefer to live in deserts, forests, and bushy areas. Some sparrows in northern North America will migrate to the south in winter, although most stay in one area year-round. The older adult males of the migrating sparrows usually spend their winters near their born areas. Many people throughout the world enjoy these delightful birds.

根据材料内容选择最佳答案,并将其标号填入题前括号内。

（     )51. The second paragraph mainly discusses

A. the nests of sparrows

B. the food of sparrows

C. the species of sparrows

D.the length of sparrows

（     )52. When the young sparrows come into the world

A. they are mainly fed with seeds

B. they are mainly fed with insects

C. they leave the nest immediately

D. they go to find food themselves

（     )53. What does the underlined word"migrate mean?

A. March           B. Struggle.          C. Move.        D. Escape.

（     )54. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. All the sparrows fly to the south in winter.

B.Sparrows rarely build their nest in low places.

C. About fifteen kinds of sparrows live in America.

D. Young sparrows are cared for by both their parents.

（     )55. What's the author's purpose in writing the passage?

A. To persuade readers to protect sparrows.

B. To express his appreciation for sparrows.

C. To attract visitors to travel to see sparrows

D. To introduce a small bird throughout the world

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When you go to St.Petersburg, you will find a lot of places of interest to see. If you don't have enough during your trip, the following are the top must-see sights in St.Petersburg.

● The Hermitage Museum

The Hermitage Museum is one of the most important sights to see for any visitor to St.Petersburg. There are lots of different paintings by the old masters in the Hermitage. Prepare to come face-to-face with classic Western artists.

● Kizhi Island

Kizhi Island is an open-air museum of wooden buildings from the Karelia Region of Russia. These impressive structures are made completely without nails- the wood fits together with joint(接缝) and grooves((沟;槽).

● Peterhof

Peterhof is as beautiful as it is fun. It's the best time to go to Peterhof when the fountains(喷泉) are working-during the day in the summer. They are shut off in winter evenings.

● The Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood

Love it or hate it, the Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood in St Petersburg is an must-see sight. The beautiful look may make your eyes brighten, and the paintings inside the church will make you say"Wow!

● The Bronze Horseman Statue

The so-called Bronze Horseman is a part of Russian culture and a symbol of St. Petersburg. Made famous by Alexander Pushkin, this statue of Peter the Great sitting on his horse can truly show Peter the Great's influence on the Russian idea of greatness.

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（     )56.If you are interested in paintings, you'd better go to________.

A. Peterhof and Kizhi island

B. the Hermitage Museum and Peterhof

C. Kizhi Island and the Church of Our Savior on the Spilt blood

D. the Hermitage Museum and the Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood

（     )57. It is the best time to go to see Peterhof________.

A. when some classic Western artists are working

B. when the fountains are working in the evening

C. when the fountains are working in the daytime

D. when they shut off fountains in winter evenings

（     )58.Which statement of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Buildings on Kizhi Island are built.

B The Hermitage Museum is the most important sights to see.

C. You will be attracted by the looks of "the Church of Our Savior".

D. The Bronze Horseman Statue was made famous by Alexander Pushkin.

（     )59. We can learn form the passage that________.

A. visitors can visit Peterhof for free

B the buildings of Kizhi Island are made of wood

C the fountains in Peterhof can be seen all year round

D. visitors can meet the modern artists in the Hermitage Museum

（     )60. The main purpose of the passage is to

A show the wonderful history of Russia

B.persuade artists to study St Petersburg

C. recommend the famous buildings in Russia

D. introduce the must-see sights in St. Petersburg

（     )When I got home with a pale face and dirty clothes, my mother asked in surprise_______.

A. how did I get into such a mess

B. when did I get into such a mess

C. how I got into such a mess

D. how I get into such a mess

（     )your feelings of dreaming is difficult, even though the dreams can be always_______like reality.

A. Express      B. Expressing        C. To express              D.Expresses

（     )So far this year we_______a fall in house prices by between 5 and 10 percent.

A. saw          B. see               C. have seen              D. had seen

（     )Two girls_______have won the 2015 the Chinese Idiom Conference are known for both their knowledge and beauty

A. who         B. whose             C. whom                D. which