要将它们关在一个特定的区域，观察它们是否适应当地的植物，如果一切顺利的话，再考虑将它们放到自然界中。也就是说，要先做一个实验，观察它们的反应。

　　7．By mentioning the island of Rodrigues, the author tries to show ________.

　　A．the importance of the forests

　　B．tortoises are widely spread all over the world

　　C．it used to have the same problem as Madagascar

　　D．the giant tortoises can bring hope to Madagascar

　　解析：选D　写作意图题。根据最后一段信息可推断出，作者介绍在Rodrigues岛上成功引进乌龟的例子，是想说明乌龟有望改善马达加斯加的环境。

　　8．What is the best title for the text?

　　A．Tortoises come to the rescue!

　　B．Madagascar's native tortoises brought to life!

　　C．Troubles caused by too many bushes

　　D．The relationship between tortoises and forests

　　解析：选A　标题归纳题。第一段最后一句为本文主旨句。全文主要介绍岛国马达加斯加为防止森林火灾和保持生态平衡，考虑引进一种巨型龟。come to the rescue意为"前来营救"。

　　Ⅱ.阅读七选五

　　Are you a person that feels you've been gifted with creativity? Do you feel like you can't be creative at school sometimes? __1__ Read the passage and you will get some ideas that can serve as your inspiration.

　　Employ recycling into your arts and crafts activities. No matter what you are into, there are many ways to involve using objects and supplies that you'd have otherwise thrown away. Save paper, bottles, cardboard and more. And when you work on an arts and crafts project, don't throw away any unused materials. __2__

　　If you need inspiration for crafts, one of the best places is the Internet. __3__ But the Internet has changed all of that because you can now find thousands of ideas on the Internet for free. Be sure to add your projects and ideas online to share with others as well.

　　Make friends with people who own or work at the local arts and crafts store. This can help you get valuable deep understanding of sales, styles and special offers. __4__ Also you may probably meet others who are interested in the same crafts that you like.

__5__ A rainy day might seem like the perfect time to do arts and crafts indoors, either alone or with your friends. However, if there are steps like spray (喷洒) painting involved, those are