阅读词汇量测试

阅读词汇量测试（初一版）

Translate the underlined parts into Chinese.(2’*50=100)

A

The Harp Seal is one of nature’s most beautiful and lovely creatures(动物).Many years ago it was hunted for its white fur.Catching or killing Harp Seal is now against law.

The Seals spend the summer months moving in large group s.Harp Seals close their noses and ear holes when swimming deep in water,but they have to come out of the water for air from time to time.Their favourite place to rest is on the top of icebergs(冰山).

The mother Harp Seal gives babies in February or March and feeds her children for14—18 days.Baby Harp Seals begin to lose their white fur at around six to eight week s of age.When they grow up,the Harp Seals have brown skin.At birth,Harp Seals weigh12kg but can weigh up to130kg as they become grown-ups.Harp Seals eat small fish,shrimps(虾)and krill(磷虾). However they are living in different places.Father Harp Seals can live as long as29years while mother Harp Seals usually live for longer than30years.

Since the Canadian Government passed laws to keep the baby seals from hunters,their numbers have gone up to more than one million.Now every year,thousands of visitors crowd to the pack ice(大片浮冰上)to witness the wonderful picture of newly-born Harp Seals.

B

Make Your Home a Happier Place

Have you ever had a dream to make your home a happier place?Maybe there are some points you can follow.

Sometimes you don’t think your parents are fair to you.When you want to dress in a modern way,your mum doesn’t like you wearing a mini-skirt.When you are making phone calls to friends,they ask if you’re speaking to a boy or a girl.Sometimes it seems that you’re not as close to your parents as you used to be.How can you become close again?

Closing the Gap by American writer Jay McGraw gives advice on how to have a better relationship with your parents.He give s ways to help you understand your parents.When you think,“My parents don’t want me to have any fun,”that usually means your parents want you to be safe.Both parents and children have need s.They need to feel they are important and loved. You should tell your parents your needs,and find out what their needs are.Then,you can think of a way to make all of you happy.He gives you some ideas:

（1）Make time to talk.You could talk about your school life and your plans for the future.

（2）Keep a diary.This is to help you understand more about yourself and your feelings.

（3）Show your parents you are growing up.Wash your clothes and help clean the house.

Your parents will feel that you are no longer a little child.If you follow these steps,soon you will be able to break down the walls between your parents and yourself.

C