2023届高三英语三轮复习冲刺押题外刊阅读理解专项训练 (40)

2023届高考英语三轮复习·冲刺押题 外刊阅读理解训练40 ——改编自Honk if You Love Birds 【文章】 Last November, Ariel Cordova-Rojas had a chance encounter with a female mute swan while hiking and bird-watching at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens, New York. Upon approaching the bird, which was not moving, Cordova-Rojas believed it needed medical attention due to her work experience at the Wild Bird Fund rehabilitation center. She draped her jacket over the swan’s head, picked it up, and began to contemplate the best course of action. However, transporting a 17-pound swan on her bike across the East River to the rehab center seemed daunting. Thankfully, strangers offered the trio a lift to the subway station. Commuters didn't appear surprised by their feathered passenger, engrossed in their mobile devices instead. While en route, Cordova-Rojas informed Tristan Higgin-botham, an animal-care manager, of her situation. When they arrived at the rehab center, staff discovered the swan might have ingested fishing-line weights resulting in lead poisoning, affecting her legs and neck. Fortunately, their team managed to revive the swan, and another injured swan became her friend. Although she received the utmost love and care from the staff, the swan contracted a serious bacterial infection. Unfortunately, two months after her rescue, she passed away. Despite this sad ending, Ariel Cordova-Rojas' dedication highlights the extent some people will go to save animals in need. It took her two hours to reach the rehab center, involving various modes of transportation, to ensure the swan received proper care. According to Higginbotham, who drove Cordova-Rojas, her journey accurately portrayed her personality. 【重点词汇&词组】 1. last [læst] adj. 上一个的，最后的； adv. 最近，上次 2. November [noʊ'vɛmbər] n. 十一月 3. encounter [ɪn'kaʊntər] n. 遭遇，邂逅； v. 遭遇，偶然碰见 4. female ['fi:meil] adj. 雌性的，女性的； n. 女性，雌性动物 5. mute [mjuːt] adj. 沉默的，无声的； n. 哑巴 6. swan [swɑn] n. 天鹅 7. hiking ['haɪkɪŋ] n. 徒步旅行，远足 8. bird-watching [bɜrdwɑtʃɪŋ]