Module 5学霸新视野外刊阅读-【拔尖特训】2023-2024学年七年级上册英语 外研社版

外刊阅读 ▶ “答案与解析”见P15 河马的善性本能 Every October, 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 sees a baby wildebeest and a baby zebra jump into the water. But he can􀆳t predict what wil happen next. The baby wildebeest tries to go across the river but the rushing water washes it away. The baby wildebeest tries to keep its head above water, but it can􀆳t. Suddenly a hippo(河马) rises out of the water. It is lying in the water near the baby wildebeest, and it quickly swims after the baby wildebeest. 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 onlookers watch the scene(场面) in surprise. “I have never ▲ like this,” he says. The baby wildebeest reaches the other bank and runs to join its group. Yule thinks the hippo may 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 do along the river? A. To swim in the river. B. To