their problems. Then the owl always told them 37 to solve their problems.
One day, a little bird came to the owl. She was 38 .
“What’s wrong with you?” asked the owl.
“I’m not happy at all, Mr Owl . I don’t want to be a bird any more. ”the bird 39 .
“ Why don’t you want to be a(n) 40 ?” asked the owl.
“Because I am so small and weak, ”she cried. “I want to be as big and strong as the lion. He is important, but I am not. ”
Then the owl said 41 in her ear. Then the bird dried her tears and 42 away. One week later, the bird came back. “Thank you very much, Mr Owl. You are so 43 ,”she said to the owl. “I’m very happy now. Every day, I watch out for（监视）lions and tigers. 44 they come near, I shout as loudly as I can. Then they all run and hide. They often 45 me for that. I am useful and important now. ”
The wise owl smiled and said: “Dear, no one in the world is useless.”
36. A. both B. all C. either D. none
37. A. how B. why C. what D. when
38. A. crying B. smiling C. singing D. sleeping
39. A. agreed B. advised C. replied D. asked
40. A. lion B. bird C. tiger D. owl
41. A. nothing B. everything C. anything D. something
42. A. ran B. flew C. drove D. swam
43. A. bright B. silly C. polite D. impolite
44. A. After B. When C. So D. But
45. A. leave B. thank C. laugh at D. worry about
四、阅读理解（10分）
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Four New Cool Inventions
Mip
Mip, a playful robot, was developed by a Canadian toy maker named Wowwee. It stands 19 cm tall. You can control it simply with your gestures(手势) or a smart phone. Mip can run, balance and dance on two wheels. It can also bring you a bottle of water.
Android Wear
Google is developing a smart watch called Android Wear. The watch uses a touchscreen and voice control. Simp ly say “OK, Google” to ask what ever you want to know. For example, say “OK, Google. Where’s the nearest toy store?” Your answer will tell you the answer on Google Maps.
Le Pen
Do you like listening to music while doing homework? If you do, you will like Le Pen. With a music player planted inside, Le Pen plays music while you write on paper. The music stops when you stop writing. So if you want to enjoy more of your favourite songs, keep on writing.
One wheel
In the near future you may find a new way to escape traffic: a self-balancing skateboard called One wheel. It can go as fast as 19km an hour. On a single charge(充电), it can take you as
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