Unit 5外刊阅读拓展-【拔尖特训】2023-2024学年七年级上册英语 译林版

外刊阅读拓展 ▶ “答案与解析”见P23 河马的善性本能 Every year, hundreds of thousands of wildebeest(牛羚) and zebras come together along the Mara River. They wait to cross the rushing water to the other bank. Yule is a park keeper. He watches from the riverside, and sees a baby wildebeest and later a baby zebra jump into the water. But he can􀆳t predict what happens next. The baby wildebeest tries to go across the river but the rushing water sweeps it away. The wildebeest tries to keep its head above water, but it can􀆳t. Suddenly a hippo(河马) rises out of the water. “It was lying in the water near the baby wildebeest, and it quickly swam after the little wildebeest,” Yule says. Hippos can be very dangerous so Yule wants to see what the hippo wil do to the baby wildebeest. The strong hippo uses its body to stop the baby wildebeest􀆳s scary ride in the river. It takes the baby wildebeest to the other side of the river. Yule and other watchers watch the scene(场面) in surprise. “I have never ▲ like this,” he says. The wildebeest reaches the other bank and runs back to join its group. Yule thinks the hippo would be too tired for its brave action. However, it goes back into the river to keep a watchful eye. “Animals are changeable, and each one has its own character,” Yule says. “This hippo􀆳s instinct is to help those that need help. It􀆳s just like helpful people who say, ‘Not on my watch!’ as they help others.” (素材来源: National Geographic Kids) 1. What do wildebeest and zebras wait to