Sea turtles are found in all warm waters throughout the world. Sea turtles are the___
36____ of the turtles. The largest kind of sea turtle can grow as long as eight feet and ___
37___ 1,500 pounds. Even the smallest kind, Kemp’s-Ridley, can ___
38___ to 28 inches long and weigh almost 100 pounds. Many other turtles are small enough to___
39___ in your hand. It is difficult to find population numbers for sea turtles because they do not___
40____ shore once they hatch and reach the ocean, which makes it hard to __
_41___ them. Sea turtles__
_42___ in the water because they are safer there. They cannot__
_43___ their heads and feet into their shells like other turtles can. Sea turtles cannot hide inside their shells _
_44___ other animals that want to eat them. They need to move quickly to stay safe.
When the weather ___
45___ warm, sea turtles leave the ocean to___
46___ their eggs on the beach. This is the only time they will ever leave the water. Most___
47____ turtles spend part of the time in water___
48___ part of the time on land. It is easy to understand___
49____ sea turtles stay in the water. Their___
50___ to swim is greater than their ability to walk. Their heavy bodies and unusual feet make it hard for them to ___
51___ on land. They are better___
52___ for life in the water. They are well suited for life in the sea because of__
53___ their bodies are made.
The way their feet are made helps sea turtles swim very quickly. Their feet look like long __
54___. When they swim, they flap their feet like a bird flaps its wings. This ___
55___ way of swimming benefits sea turtles. It allows them to escape from their enemies.
小题1: | A.dwarfs | B.giants | C.mammals | D.ancestors |
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小题2: | A.measure | B.weigh | C.sell | D.sound |
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小题3: | A.grow up | B.bring up | C.take up | D.go up |
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小题4: | A.suit | B.fit | C.match | D.seize |
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小题5: | A.go to | B.turn to | C.back to | D.return to |
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小题6: | A.keep up with | B.keep track of | C.keep in touch with | D.keep to |
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小题7: | A.swim | B.hide | C.sleep | D.stay |
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小题10: | A.becomes | B.turns | C.changes | D.leads |
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小题11: | A.lay | B.lie | C.laid | D.lain |
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小题12: | A.the other | B.another | C.other | D.others’ |
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小题15: | A.technique | B.talent | C.ability | D.opportunity |
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小题16: | A.walk | B.travel | C.wander | D.play |
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小题17: | A.adopted | B.adapted | C.adequate | D.admitted |
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小题18: | A.the way | B.the manner | C.the method | D.the shape |
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小题19: | A.paddles | B.sticks | C.wings | D.tails |
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小题20: | A.abnormal | B.unusual | C.ordinary | D.unbelievable |
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