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SectionⅡ Reading and Thinking—Reading comprehension
Step One:Pre-reading
Look at the pictures and discuss the questions in groups.
1.What do you know about the animals in the pictures?
The animals in the pictures are called the antelope, and in China antelopes mainly live on the plains of Tibet, Xinjiang and Qinghai.
2.Have you ever read or heard of the book Kneeling of Tibetan Antelope? What is it about?
Yes, I have. It's mainly about a story between the antelope and an old hunter.
3.What happened to antelopes? What do you want to know about antelopes?
They were once over-hunted illegally and their population decreased sharply. I want to know more about their present situation and what we can do to protect them.
Step Two: While-reading
Ⅰ.Read for the main idea
What's the main idea of the passage?
A.It is about protecting wildlife.
B.It is about a journey of Tibet.
C.It is about the author's wonderful experience with Tibetan antelopes.
D.Tibetan antelopes are in danger of dying out.
答案:C
Ⅱ.Match the main idea with each part.
Part 1(Paras. 1-2) A.The measure taken to protect the Tibetan antelopes.
Part 2(Paras. 3-4) B.The hope of the author.
Part 3(Paras.5-6) C.The reason for protecting the Tibetan antelopes.
Part 4(Para.7) D.The present wonderful conditions of the Tibetan antelopes.
答案:Parts 1~4:DCAB
Ⅲ.Read for the structure
Ⅳ.Read for details
1.Why did the author come to Tibet?
A.To enjoy the beautiful scenery.
B.To save the endangered antelopes.
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C.To observe Tibetan antelopes.
D.To do a scientific research.
2.What can we conclude from what Zhaxi said?
A.Protecting the wildlife is only his job.
B.If the wildlife were endangered,the life of human beings would come to an end.
C.He is too worried about antelopes.
D.Antelopes will be protected in the reserve and live there comfortably.
3.What caused the number of antelopes to drop sharply in the 1980s and 1990s?
A.People wanted to make profits.
B.Some new roads and railways were built making their hab