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高考阅读完型语法填空综合练习两套（4） 阅读理解A Edward O. Wilson, who died on Dec. 26, 2021 at the age of 92, was an extraordinary scholar in every sense of the word. By the time I met him in 1982, he’d made great contributions to science. For example, he discovered the chemical means by which ants communicate. He worked out the importance of the habitat size and position within the landscape in sustaining animal populations. In 1982 I cautiously sat down next to the great man during a break at a small conference on social insects. He turned, extended his hand and said, “Hi, I’m Ed Wilson. I don’t believe we’ve met.” Then we talked until it was time to get back to business. Three hours later I approached him again. He turned, extended his hand and said, “Hi, I’m Ed Wilson. I don’t believe we’ve met.” Wilson forgot me but remained friendly. I was fresh out of graduate school, and doubted that another person at that conference knew less than I-- something I’m sure Wilson discovered as soon as I opened my mouth. Yet he didn’t hesitate to extend his hand to me, not once but twice. My work studying native plants and insects was inspired by Wilson’s descriptions of biodiversity. His 1992 book, The Diversity of Life, became the basis for an eventual turn in my career path. Throughout his career Wilson communicated the urgent need to preserve the natural world. As I see it, the only way to realize Wilson’s lifelong wish is to bury forever the notion that humans are here and nature is someplace else. Providing a blueprint for this cultural transformation has been my goal for the last 20 years, and I’m honored that it mixes with Wilson’s dream. 1. When did the author meet Wilson for the first time? A. When the author went on business. B. When the author was in graduate school. C. When the author attended a small conference. D. When the author was studying native plants. 2. What did the author probably think of Wilson after they met for the first time? A. Outgoing. B. Determined. C. Creative. D.