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　　①一天清晨，太阳花开了，在一层滚圆的绿叶下边，闪出三朵小花。一朵红，一朵黄，一朵淡紫色。乍开的花儿，像彩霞那么艳丽，像宝石那么夺目。在我们宁静的小院里，激起一阵惊喜，一片赞叹。

　　②三朵花是信号。号音一起，跟在后边的便一发而不可档。大朵、小朵，单瓣、复瓣，红、紫、蓝、粉一齐开放。一块绿色的法兰绒，转眼间，变成缤纷五彩的锦缎。连那些最不爱花的人，也经不住这关的吸引，一得空暇，就围在花圃跟前欣赏起来。

　　③从初夏到深秋，花儿经久不衰。一幅锦缎，始终保持着鲜艳夺目的色彩。起初，我们认为，太阳花经久不衰，是因为太阳花喜爱阳光，特别能够经受住烈日的考验。不错，是这样的。在夏日暴烈的阳光下，牵牛花偃旗息鼓，美人蕉慵倦无力，富贵的牡丹也早已失去神采。只有太阳花，阳光愈是炽热，它开得愈加艳丽，愈加旺盛。

　　④但看得多了，才注意到，一朵太阳花，其生命却极为短促。朝开夕谢，只有一日。因为开花的时光太短，这机会就显得格外宝贵。每天，都有一批新的花蕾在等待开放。日出前，它包裹得严严紧紧，看不出一点要开的意思，可是一见阳光，就即刻开放。花瓣像从熟睡中苏醒过来了似的，徐徐地向外伸张，开大了，开圆了……这样一个开花的全过程，可以在人注视之下，迅速完成。此后，它便贪婪地享受阳光，尽情地开去。待到夕阳沉落时，花瓣儿重新收缩起来，这朵花便不再开放。第二天，迎接朝阳的将完全是另一批新的花蕾。

　　⑤这新陈交替多么活跃，多么生动！也许正是因为这一点，太阳花在开放的时候，朵朵都是那样精神饱满，不遗余力。尽管一朵太阳花，生命那么短促，但整体上它们总是那样灿烂多姿，生机勃勃。

　　⑥开完的太阳花并不消沉，并不意懒。在完成开花之后，它们就腾出空隙，把承受阳光的最佳方位，让给新的花蕾，自己则闪在一旁，聚集精华，孕育后代，把生命延续给未来。待到秋霜肃杀时，它们已经把银粒一般的种子，悄悄地撒进泥土。第二年，冒出的将是不计其数的新芽。

　　⑦太阳花的欣赏者们，似在这里发现了一个世界，一个科学的、公平的、友爱的世界。他们像哲学家那样，发出呼喊和感叹：太阳花的事业，原来是这样兴旺发达、繁荣昌盛啊！

1．依据第④段内容，填写空白处。

时 间　　　　 　　　花的状态　　

日出前　　　　　__________________　　

________　　　　即刻开放，开大开圆　　

日落时　　　　　__________________

2．为什么太阳花能“始终保持着鲜艳夺目的色彩”？

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3．指出下面句子中加粗词的表达效果。

在一层滚圆的绿叶下边，闪出三朵小花。

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4．第②段写太阳花的美丽时，是如何进行正面描写和侧面描写的？

如何进行正面描写：__________________________

如何进行侧面描写：__________________________

5．从全文看，为什么说太阳花的世界是“一个科学的、公平的、友爱的世界”？

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6．文中的太阳花给了你哪些人生启迪？（写出两点即可）

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     Children of all ages love birthday parties at the Staten Island Zoo. Where else can you invite real

party animals to join in the fun?

     Who is invited?

     Parties at the Staten Island Zoo are designed for children who are turning 4 years old and older, with

a maximum group size of 15 children and 4 adults. Along with your human guests,2-3 live animals will

also be invited into your party room. No need for more introductions. By the end of your party, our

teachers will make sure everyone is well familiar with their new scaly(有鳞的),feathery or furry friends.

    What is included?

     Each party lasts an hour and a half (two hours if pizza is included) and includes live animal demonstration,games or stories,and animal skills. Each member will receive a goodie bag to take home for fun. Besides, birthday invitations will be given to you for giving to your guests.

     Birthday party themes

     Choose from four different themes:    

     Animal Tracks

     Discover different types of animal's feet and their purpose. Track some animals and then make a take

home plaster mold(石膏模型).

    African Savannah

     Join in the fun at exploring the mysteries of the African Savannah. Learn about favorite foods of the

Savannah's people and make an animal mask to enjoy the fun. 

    Tropical Rainforest

    Listen to the sounds of the jungle and find where the animals live. Create a colorful rainforest bird.

     Barnyard Friends

     Stories, games, activities and crafts will all focus on the differences between wild and domestic animals.  Make a small bookmark to use at home.

     Costs

     Pizza,ice cream cake,juice and party (includes cutlery, paper plates, cups and napkins) --- $370

Staten Island Zoo members／$400 non. Members.

     Party only --- $250 Staten Island Zoo members／$275 non. Members

1. What's special about the birthday parties at the Staten Island Zoo?

A. There are 19 people in one party at least.

B. Parties are intended for those who are just 4 years old.

C. It is necessary to introduce the strangers at the parties.

D. Live animals will take part in the birthday parties.

2. If you choose a theme of Tropical Rainforest,what kind of works of art can you make?

A. A take-home plaster mold.  

B. A colorful rainforest bird.

C. An animal mask.

D. A small bookmark to use at home.

3. A non-member who only plans to hold a party at the Staten Island Zoo should pay______.

A. $250   

 B. $275    

C. $370

D. $400

4. What can we learn from the passage?

A. All birthday parties last one and a half hours.

B. We should buy birthday invitations for our guest at the zoo.

C. Animals will make a performance at the party.

D. Any party member will be given a bag to store rubbish at the party.