英文读与练17-2025届高三英语复习备考

英文读与练17 生活在黑猩猩中间 1 To be accepted by a group of wild chimpanzees is the result of months of patience. In England，before I started my field study， I met one or twopeople who had seen chimpanzees in the wild. “You'll never get close to chimps—not unless you're very well hidden，” they told me. 2 At first， it seemed they were right， but gradually I was able to move nearer the chimpanzees，until at last， I sat among them， enjoying a degree of acceptance that I had hardly dreamed possible. I observed details of their lives never recorded before. I saw chimpanzees in the wild hunt and kill for meat. Most astonishing of all， I saw the chimpanzees use crude tools—the beginning of tool use. This discovery could prove helpful to those studying man's rise to dominance over other primates（ 灵长目动物）. 3 The primary aim of my field study was to discover as much as possible about the way of life of the chimpanzees before it is too late. Knowledge of social traditions and culture of such an animal， studied under natural conditions， could throw new light on the growth and spread of early human cultures. 4 During the first two months of my field study， I often despaired. Each dawn I set out alone， following the little streams as I explored the valleys one by one. Sometimes I saw a group of chimpanzees feeding in a tree， but seldom managed to get close before the shape’s moved away. Frequently I heard their noisy calling， but usually they had moved off before I could catch up with them. Disheartened， I walked wearily back to camp each dusk. 5 I never attempted to hide， and gradually the animals became used to the strange pale skinned person. After about six months， most of the chimpanzees would sit and look at me calmly at distances of 100 yards. So， gradually， I began to learn the basic behavior patterns of the chimpanzees， and after six months I was able to pick out and name some individuals. When I saw Mike relaxing in the sun， for example， or Count Dracula walking past，it was like meeting a friend. Reading Check 1. What did the author discover about the chimpanzees during the field study？ A. They kept their distance from the author to show their respect. B. They were skilled hunters and could use tools. C. They showed no similarities to humans. D. They were social animals with simple communication. 2. What was the primary aim of the author's field study？ A. To study the growth and spread of early human cultures. B. To observe the interactions between different primate species. C. To understand the migration patterns of the chimpanzees. D. To investigate the physical characteristics of the chimpanzees. 3. How did the author feel during the early period of the field study？ A. Happy. B. Confident. C. Discouraged. D. Confused. 4. What can be inferred about the authors studying chimpanzees in the wild？ A. The author relied mostly on observation from a distance. B. The author used tools to communicate with the chimpanzees. C. The author spent much time gaining the trust of the chimpanzees. D. The author focused on studying the physical characteristics of the chimpanzees. 日积月累 chimpanzee n. 黑猩猩 patience n. 耐心 gradually adv. 逐渐地 acceptance n. 接受 observation n. 观察 astonishing adj. 惊人的 despair v. 绝望 crude adj. 粗陋的 field study 野外研究 behavior pattern 行为模式 Save the Ili pika 守护“天山精灵” 1 It's been 40 years since Li Weidong， 68， a wildlife protection expert， accidentally discovered the Ili pika （伊犁鼠兔） in the Tianshan Mountains. Looking back， he's filled with emotion.“ I discovered the endangered species. If I don't protect it and it becomes extinct，I'll be the one to blame，” he says. 2 The Ili pika is a small， fluffy （ 覆有绒毛的）mammal， around 20 centimeters long， with bright fur，big round ears and brown mottled （杂色的） fur on its forehead and neck. It impresses people with its beauty and cuteness. It looks like a cross between a rabbit and a mouse， but actually belongs to the lagomorph a（兔类） order. Among the world's 24 pika species， ithas the largest ears， longest hind feet and largest body size. It's regularly found near the bare rocks located between 2800 and 4100 meters above sea level in the Tianshan Mountains. It lives alone， doesn't drink water， but eats rare alpine plants. 3 When the Ili pika was formally recognized as a new species in 1986， Li estimated that its number was around 3000. However， when Li traveled around the area in 2002， he became worried that the species had lost half of its habitat. Since then， he has systematically investigated the population of the Ili pika every four years， mainly by tracking its footprints and monitoring its food storage. 4 Li never gives up， and in his late 60s， he continues his journeys through the isolated land， at an altitude of up to 6000 meters， to seek the Ili pika with his wife. Falling over meant severe injury as they both personally experienced， yet the couple insisted on going to capture an image of an Ili pika. 5 Now， 71 percent of the Ili pika's habitat has disappeared， which means there might currently be less than 1000 Ili pikas in the wild. Global warming has led to the species moving up to higher altitudes. Some have made their way to the top of the peak.“ The Ilipika is extremely sensitive to climate change. The disappearance of the Ili pika indicates the damage and shrinking of our own living environment，” Li said. Reading Check 1. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about？ A. How the Ili pika was discovered. B. The Ili pika's appearance. C. The Ili pika's habitat. D. Where the Ili pika comes from. 2. How did Li find out the population of the Ili pika according to paragraph 3？ A. By living in its habitat. B. By estimating its living environment. C. By studying its footprints and food storage. D. By using systematical records. 3. What has contributed to the decline of the Ili pika's habitat？ A. Li Weidong's journeys through the isolated land. B. Deforestation in the Tianshan Mountains. C. The Ili pika's sensitivity to water. D. Global warming. 4. Which word can best describe Li？ A. Generous. B. Cautious. C. Consistent. D. Proud. 日积月累 accidentally adv. 偶然地 blame v. 责怪 anxious adj. 焦虑的 seek v. 寻找 be recognized as 被认为是 at an altitude of 在海拔…… make one's way to 前往 A lifelong passion 野生动物摄影师：因热爱而发光 1 For David Plummer， wildlife and photography remained his passions. When he was26， David took the leap to work towards becoming a professional wildlife photographer.“ I moved to Sussex and did various odd jobs—which included cleaning and care work—in order to survive while I built my contacts and work experience，” he says.“ Being a volunteer photographer for the Sussex Wildlife Trust was a turning point.” 2 These days， David is a respected wildlife photographer， teacher and conservationist. The47 year?old leads photography holidays to variouslocations such as Kenya， Brazil and the Galapagos，as well as wildlife watching and photography events in the UK. 3 Aged 40， he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.“ There were some dark months， but all my life I've chosen to be positive. I know I'll lose function， but the disease has encouraged me to be alive. Ive decided to grab life by the horns！” 4 When he's taking images， his only solution to his condition is to use faster shutter （快门） speeds to reduce the bad effects of camera shake. If he's leading a trip on the other side of the world， he flies ahead of the group so he can have a night's rest in a hotel before the tour starts. At home， voice dictation software on his computer and a newly hired PA （a retired man who’s equally passionate about wildlife） are helping him stay on top of the administration involved in running a business.“ I don't think about the disability while I'm working and I don't care if I'm stiff and aching. I'll do whatever it takes to get the shot，” says David， who happily spends hours in a floating hide covered in leeches （水蛭）. 5 Next year of 2016 saw the publication of his coffee table book 7 Years of Camera Shake， which is filled with stunning images taken since his diagnosis.“ I want to tell other people facing health challenges won't limit their ambitions. This book is not about what Parkinson's disease has done to me. It's about what it has not done to me. I'm seven years down the line and I'm still going strong，” he says. Reading Check 1. Which of the following matters most in David Plummer's photography career？ A. Moving to Sussex. B. Being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. C. Working as a care worker. D. Volunteering to photograph for the Sussex Wildlife Trust. 2. How does David Plummer deal with the effects of his disease while taking photos？ A. By using voice dictation software. B. By flying ahead of the group to rest before a tour. C. By using faster shutter speeds. D. By hiring assistants to help with his business. 3. What is the publication by David Plummer？ A. A book about his journey with Parkinson's disease. B. A wildlife photography guide. C. A book about his photography career. D. A book full of stunning images taken since his diagnosis. 4. What message does David Plummer try to convey with his book？ A. The limitations of facing health challenges. B. The effects of Parkinson's disease on his photography. C. The importance of staying positive in the face of difficulty. D. The effects of camera shake on photography. 日积積月累 professional adj. 专业的 photographer n. 摄影师 conservationist n. 自然环境保护主义者 diagnose v. 诊断 grab v. 抓住；抓紧 administration n. 行政；管理 stiff adj. 僵硬的；酸痛的 turning point 转折点 camera shake 相机抖动 voice dictation software 语音识别软件 生活在黑猩猩中间 Language Study 1-4 B A C C 守护“天山精灵” Language Study 1-4 B C D C A lifelong passion 野生动物摄影师：因热爱而发光 Language Study 1-4 D C D C 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$