Which animal has the fastest snapping jaw (突然合住的顎)? If you’re guessing a shark or perhaps a larger animal, you’ll have to think smaller. The trap-jaw ant, which lives in Central and South America, moves its mouth parts at 35 to 63 meters per second. Another way to think about this is that the ant’s jaws close at 125 to 233 kilometers per hour. That’s 2,300 times faster than the blink of an eye.
Scientists were able to measure the amazing jaw speed using high-speed video techniques. Sheila Patek, a biologist, says the key is that the jaws have a springy (有彈性的) system, which is critical in getting explosive (爆發(fā)性的) speeds.
Consider a bow and arrow. If you try to throw an arrow with your arm, it won’t go very far. If you use a bow, elastic energy stored in the bow is freed almost immediately when you let go of the arrow with your finger. That’s exactly what really fast organisms are doing.
Maybe even more amazing than how fast these ants grab food or even enemies is how they use this same energy to move. As the ant closes its jaws, it uses them to push off the ground — all faster than the eye can see without slow motion video. A snap of the jaw can send an ant up to 8.3 centimeters into the air. That’s like someone who is 1.7 meters jumping 13 meters high! Not only can they quickly escape from enemies, but often a group of ants will start jumping all at once. It would be hard for their enemies to grab just one.
72. The fast speed of the trap-jaw ants’ jaws lies in ______.
A. their light bodies B. their springy systems
C. their living environment D. the length of their jaws
73. What does the passage use “a bow and arrow” as an example to show?
A. How an arrow gets so much energy to fly. B. Why the trap-jaw ants have a springy system.
C. Why the trap-jaw ants’ jaws move so fast. D. How a bow and arrow works.
74. Which of the following things may amaze the scientists most?
A. How high the ants can leap by using their jaws.
B. How quickly the trap-jaw ants can move on the ground.
C. How wonderfully the springy system in the trap-jaw ants’ jaws works.
D. How quickly the trap-jaw ants can grab food or enemies.
75. According to the passage, the trap-jaw ants’ jaws keep them safe because ______.
A. they can catch their enemies easily with their jaws
B. their jaws make them difficult to recognize
C. their jaws help them to find food easily
D. their jaws help them to escape from their enemies
科目：高中英語 來源： 題型：閱讀理解
Two friends visited the zoo together. The zoo was very large and it was ____1____ to go everywhere. They had to decide where and which animal to visit as their time was ___2___. So both of them agreed not to ____3___ after choosing a ____4___ at every fork(岔道口).
A road sign at the first fork ____5____ one way to the lion quarters and the other to the tiger hill. They decided on the ____6____ after a ___7____ discussion because lion were “the king of the grassland”. The second showed a division(路口) going separately to the pandas and peacock. They ____8____ pandas as it was the nation’s treasure and went the way. Thus they made choices all along the way and each choice meant ____9____ what they couldn’t help regretting. But they had to make it, and ____10____, for it brooked(容忍)no delay. If they hesitated they would miss ___11___. Only ___12___ decision could offer more chances for sightseeing and ___13____ possible regret.
Life is ____14____ like this------ choices often occur that one has to make, for example, between two ____15_____ jobs, two fascinating wooers(追求者). To get one you ___16____ give up the other ------- you can get half of it. If you __17___ weighing the pros and cons and calculating gains and losses, you will most likely _____18_____ empty-handedness. Don’t be sad about it. ___19___ you have got half of the desirable things in life ------ something that is ___20____ to come by.
1.A. easy B. eager C. impossible D. possible
2.A. enough B. limited C. tight D. plentiful
3.A. retrace B. come C. go D. go back
4.A. main road B. branch C. crossing D. highway
5.A. showed B. pointed C. intended D. made
6.A. former B. later C. lost D. the third
7.A. brief B. long C. no D. heated
8.A. hoped B. wanted C. favored D. got
9.A. getting B. taking C. grasping D. giving up
10.A. slowly B. immediately C. timely D. easily
11.A. less B. more C. most D. least
12.A. high B. slow C. short D. rapid
13.A. increase B. rid C. reduce D. raise
14.A. just exactly B. more or less C. hardly D. most
15.A. unwanted B. rejected C. enjoyable D. desirable
16.A. wish B. want C. must D. have to
17.A. spend time B. kill time C. have a hard time D. hope for
18.A. start with B. get up C. succeed in D. end up in
19.A. By no means B. Not in the least C. At most D. At least
20.A. stupid B. delighted C. hard D. supported
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科目：高中英語 來源：2012-2013學年河北省館陶一中高二下學期期中考試英語試卷（帶解析） 題型：完型填空
完形填空（共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分） 閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，然后從各題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項。
Two friends visited the zoo together. The zoo was very large and it was 3 6 to go everywhere. They had to decide where and which animal to visit as their time was 3 7. So both of them agreed not to 3 8 after choosing a 3 9 at every fork (岔路口). A road sign at the first fork 4 0 one way to the lion quarters and the other to the tiger hill. They decided on the 4 1 after a 4 2 discussion because lions were “the king of the grassland”. The second showed a division (路口) going separately to the panda and peacock. They 43 panda as it was the nation’s treasure and went its way. Thus they made choices all along the way and each choice meant 44 what they couldn’t help regretting. But they had to make it, and 45 , for it brooked(容忍) no delay. If they hesitated (猶豫不決) they would miss 46 . Only 47 decision could offer more chances for sightseeing and 48 possible regret. Life is 49 like this—choices often occur that one has to make, for example, between two 50 jobs, two fascinating wooers(追求者). To get one you 51 give up the other——you can get half of it. If you 52 weighing the pros and cons and calculating gains and losses, you will most likely 53 empty-handedness. Don’t be sad about it. 54 you have got half of the desirable things in life——something that is 55 to come by.
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科目：高中英語 來源：2013-2014學年廣西桂林十八中高三第六次月考英語試卷（解析版） 題型：閱讀理解
The New York Aquarium (水族館) offers a diverse collection and nice viewing experience for all our guests. Whether you’re observing penguins on their rocky coastline home or swimming underwater, looking at a coral reef (珊瑚礁) under the water, or cheering on California sea lions at the theater, you’ll find plenty to see and do during your visit. Your underwater adventure is waiting for you! This summer, head out to Coney Island to learn about the underwater world at the New York Aquarium.
Just off the Coney Island in Brooklyn, the New York Aquarium features more than 300 marine (海洋的) species, such as dolphins and seals. Meet some of our mammals and fish, and learn about their natural history, biology, and cultural roles.
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10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. , Monday–Friday 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. , Weekends & Holidays |
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Total Experience Ticket
Adult $18.00
Child (Ages 3-12) $14.00
Senior (65+) $15.00
Groups (at least ten visitors) $8.00
﹡Includes admission to our 4-D Theater Plus General Admission.
﹡Children under 3 years old are free!
﹡To receive the group rate, you must make a reservation at least two weeks in advance of your group’s visit. Please call 718-741-1818.
Friday Afternoon Special
Admission on Fridays beginning at 3:00 p.m. is by donation. Suggested donation is $13 for adults, $9 for children, and $10 for seniors. Every dollar you give supports our work in caring for animals at the aquarium.
Aquarium Parking
Car $13.00
Bus $13.00
Please note:
﹡Due to rising costs, the Wildlife Conservation Society reserves the right to change all fees without notice.
﹡All Aquarium buildings and exhibits are wheelchair-accessible.
﹡For further information, please call 718-265-3454.
1.Which animal can’t visitors probably see at the New York Aquarium?
A. Penguins. B. Pandas. C. Dolphins. D. Seals.
2.Six adults (including a man of 68) and two children (aged 2 and 10) are going to visit the New York Aquarium on Sunday. They will have to pay ______________ at least.
A. $144 B. $133 C. $64 D. $119
3.The donation is used to ______________.
A. help the poor people
B. help to save the endangered animals in the wild
C. care for animals at the aquarium
D. help the disabled visitors
4.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. You can visit the New York Aquarium at 5:30 p.m. on Christmas.
B. A visitor in a wheelchair can get around at the New York Aquarium.
C. Visitors can enjoy free parking service on Friday.
D. To enjoy the group rate, visitors must make a reservation at least two weeks in advance by sending an e-mail.
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科目：高中英語 來源：2014屆浙江省高二下學期第一次階段性測試英語試卷（解析版） 題型：閱讀理解
There are many wetlands(濕地) in China and some of them have become the world’s important wetlands. The Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands are among them. They are in Yancheng，Jiangsu Province. They are home of many different kinds of birds and animals. The world’s largest Milu Deer Nature Reserve(自然保護區(qū)) is in them. More than 700 milu deer live freely there.
The temperature in the wetlands is usually neither too high nor too low. There is a lot of rain and sunshine，too. They are really good places for wildlife. Offering food and home for some special kinds of animals and birds is not the only reason why we need to protect wetlands.
Wetlands are important because they also prevent flood. But some people want to change the wetlands to make more space for farms and buildings. This means there will be less and less space for wildlife.
Luckily, more and more people are beginning to realize the important of wetlands and wildlife. Every year, on February 2nd many activities are held to tell people more about wetlands around the world.
1. Which animal is mentioned in the passage?
A B C D
2.Usually the weather in the wetlands is ____.
A．hot B．mild C．cold D．dry
3.The reasons for protecting wetlands are the following except that ______
A．they are home of wildlife
B．they can prevent flood
C．they offer food to the wildlife
D．they will be good farmland
4. What can be the best title for the passage?
A．China’s wetlands –the Biggest One in the World
B．Wetlands --- Home of Wildlife and Human Beings
C．Special Animals --- Found in Yellow Sea Wetlands
D．Wetlands --- the Last Valuable Land on the Earth
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科目：高中英語 來源：2013屆江西省高二上學期期中考試英語試題 題型：完型填空
Two friends visited the zoo together. The zoo was very large and it was 36 to go everywhere. They had to decide where and which animal to visit as their time was 37 . So both of them agreed not to 38 after choosing a 39 at every fork (岔路口).
A road sign at the first fork 40 one way to the lion quarters and the other to the tiger hill. They decided on the 41 after a 42 discussion because lions were “the king of the grassland”. The second showed a division (路口) going separately to the panda and peacock. They 43 panda as it was the nation’s treasure and went its way. Thus they made choices all along the way and each choice meant 44 what they could regret. But they had to make it 45 , for it brooked (容忍) no delay. If they hesitated they would miss 46 . Only 47 decision could offer more chances for sightseeing and 48 possible regret.
Life is 49 like this—choices often occur that one has to make, for example, between two 50 jobs, two fascinating wooers (追求者). To get one you 51 give up the other—you can get half of it. If you 52 weighing the pros and cons(權(quán)衡利弊) and calculating gains and losses, you will most likely 53 empty-handedness. Don’t be sad about it. 54 you have got half of the desirable things in life—something that is 55 to get.
1.A. easy B. impossible C. eager D. possible
2.A. limited B. enough C. tight D. plentiful
3.A. go B. come C. return D. reach
4.A. main road B. highway C. crossing D. branch
5.A. had B. showed C. intended D. pointed
6.A. last B. latter C. former D. the third
7.A. long B. brief C. no D. heated
8.A. hoped B. wanted C. got D. favored
9.A. getting B. taking C. giving up D. grasping
10.A. immediately B. slowly C. hardly D. easily
11.A. less B. most C. more D. least
12.A. rapid B. slow C. short D. high
13.A. increase B. reduce C. cause D. raise
14.A. absolutely B. hardly C. more or less D. most
15.A. desirable B. rejected C. enjoyable D. unwanted
16.A. wish B. have to C. must D. want
17.A. kill time B. spend time C. have a hard time D. hope for
18.A. start with B. get up C. end up in D. succeed in
19.A. At least B. Not in the least C. At most D. By no means
20.A. hard B. delighted C. stupid D. supported
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