黑龙江省佳木斯市汤原县高级中学2021-2022学年高一上学期期末英语试卷

汤原高中2021-2022上学期 高一学年期末考试英语学科试卷 试卷满分150分 考试时间120分钟 出题人：侯桂香 第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从所给 的四个选项（Ａ、Ｂ、Ｃ、和Ｄ）中，选出最佳选项 　　　　　　　　　 A The Fennec fox is also known as the desert fox since it survives in the Sahara Desert(撒哈拉沙漠). It is the smallest of the species of foxes, and quite a few people wish to raise it as a pet because of its appearance. However, this is very rare, as it needs special care and attention. Let's take a look at the basic information on the Fennec fox, including its physical appearance, natural habitat and diet.     Physical Appearance     The Fennec fox is the smallest type of fox, with a body length of about 9.5—16 inches, and 6-inch-long ears. It weighs only around one kilogram. It has a cream-colored furry body with a black-tipped tail.     Their ears are the largest among all foxes relative to the body size, which not only provide them with great hearing, but also radiate the extreme desert heat and thus help to keep the body cool. Moreover, in order to walk on the hot sand, a Fennec fox's feet are covered with thick fur. Besides that, the feet also help in digging, as this animal lives under the ground.     Habitat and Lifestyle     The habitat of this animal is mainly in the Sahara Desert, and also in other parts of North Africa. The Fennec fox is usually active during the night. This character helps it deal successfully with the extreme heat in the desert. As an extremely social animal, it often lives in groups of ten and each group has its own land. This animal is, however, aggressive too, ready to attack, especially in the mating(交配) season, when they all compete with each other for a mate.     Diet     The Fennec fox is an omnivore(杂食动物). While it can survive on plants, it also needs other items such as insects, rabbits, birds and eggs. Getting used to living in the desert allows it to survive for l