专题07 阅读理解二-2023-2024学年八年级英语上学期期末抢分题型专练（牛津译林版）

专题07 阅读理解二 2023-2024学年八年级英语上学期期末抢分题型专练（牛津译林版） 一、阅读理解 The Rescue of Wildlife Throughout the world, there are millions of people working to protect animals. Many of these people work as volunteers in their spare time. WIRES is short for Wildlife Information and Rescue Service. It is an Australian organization which was set up in 1985 to care for injured and orphaned (失去母兽的) native wildlife in the local areas. WIRES has a network of hundreds of volunteers who rescue (救护) and care for native animals until they are well enough to be set free into the wild. Volunteers look after rescued animals in their own homes and are trained in the special needs of native wild animals. When Australians find a native animal in trouble, they often call WIRES for help. WIRES may be asked to look after a possum (鼠貂) that has been attacked by a cat, rescue a large lizard (蜥蜴) that has got its head caught in a drink can, or care for a baby animal who has lost its mother. People call WIRES when they want to drive a dangerous snake out of their garden or when they find a seabird that has swallowed (吞下) a fishing line or an owl (猫头鹰) with a broken wing. Sometimes kangaroos jump onto the road in front of cars and are run over. Australians are encouraged to check if there is a baby in the pouch(育儿袋) of dead kangaroos. WIRES volunteers find themselves caring for many babies without parents in this way. Each year, huge bush fires broke out in parts of Australia. These fires not only destroy human homes and put people in danger, but they also destroy animal habitats (栖息地) and endanger the animals living in the bush. After a big fire, WIRES and other organizations go into the district to pick up surviving animals. They are treated for burns, shock, smoke inhalation (吸入) and other problems and then cared for until new location can be found for them. WIRES is also involved in educating people in the importance of caring for wildlife and wildlife habitats. Volunteers visit schools and other public p