精品解析：广东省江门市江门市第一中学2022-2023学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题

2022-2023 学年第一学期高一期末测试(英语) 时间：90 分钟 满分：100 分 一、阅读理解(共 11 小题，每小题 2.5 分，满分 27.5 分) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项。 A The Fennec fox, the smallest of the species of foxes, is also famous as the desert fox since it survives in the Sahara Desert. 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. Not only 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 long periods without any water. They are known to take in water when eating food, but will drink water if available. 1. What helps the Fennec fox survive in the desert? A. The small b