浙江省外研版初中英语七年级上学期期末模拟试卷（2）

    There is a zoo in our city. My parents often take me there at the 1. I like animals, I have a lot of 2 animals in my room. In the 3, I can see tigers, elephants, bears, monkeys, pandas, snakes and many other 4. Some animals are friendly, but some are not. Tigers, bears and some snakes are 5. That is why they have to stay in 6. But I do not think it is good for animals to stay in cages. They should be free. The animals in cages can't be 7.

    I think the most interesting animals in the zoo are the dolphins. I like 8 them swim and jump. They swim so fast and jump so high. They can play with a ball. They can stand up and walk 9 the water! They are very 10 to people. If you fall into the water and can't swim, they may come to help you.

    Dragon Boat Festival is very popular in China. It usually comes in May or June. On that day, people eat special food " rice dumplings. It is known for the dragon boat race. The dragon hoar race is the most popular activity during the festival. A dragon boat looks like a dragon, and is painted red, white, yellow or black. Usually, a dragon hoar is 20 to 40 metres long, and needs 20 people to row. Boatmen row the boat in cadence(节奏) with the drumbeats(鼓声), and a man in the front of the boat waves a small flag to help coordinate(使动作协调) the rowing.

    The dragon boat race becomes a popular activity in. South China. The international(国际的) dragon boat race is held in Guangzhou and Hong Kong every year.

    Every minute, a lot of people around the world are going on the Internet. What do they do on the Internet? Emma, a reporter from Morning News is interviewing some people. Here is what they say

    Do you like dogs? Some people like dogs. But they don't know there are many kinds of dogs. For example: Africa wild dog , bush dog and dingo (澳洲野狗). Let's talk about the dingoes

    Come to Australia! You can see dingoes there. Dingoes have lived in Australia for many years. Dingoes are dogs but they can't bark. They have big paws, they can help dingoes get food. Their ears are always upright. People have a dingo-proof fence (野狗防护墙) about 5,000 km long because dingoes often eat their animals.

    Dingoes are dangerous for people. People often kill them. So there are not lots of dingoes in the world. Many people say we can't see them in 50 years.

    It's Charlie's birthday today, but he isn't feeling happy. No one wishes him a happy birthday. Mother says nothing about his birthday. She just tells Charlie to play outside. At lunch time, his mother calls, "Come in for lunch, Charlie!" Charlie slowly walks into his house. But the living room looks different. Charlie sees a big "Happy Birthday" banner (横幅). Then, he sees a birthday cake, balloons, presents, and all of his friends. "Happy birthday!" everyone shouts. Charlie's face lights up. He is happy and surprised (吃惊). No one forgets his birthday after all!

    Dave

    I love animals very much. My favourite animal is cats because they are very smart(聪明的). But I have no pets(宠物) now, because I'm so busy. When I'm not busy, I want to have a cat.

    Clark

    I like animals too! My grandparents have a big farm. When I'm not busy, I always help them there. It's interesting to be with the animals on the farm. But I don't have any pets now. I can't have pets now because I rent(租) a house. But when I have my house, I want to have a pet dog. I think it's funny to play with him!

    Becky

    I also love animals! My parents often take me to the zoo to watch the animals. There are lions, kangaroos and elephants. They come from different countries. I love kangaroos best, because they are so cute. I also love pandas. I have a pet fish at home now. It's very smart.

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