英文读与练习18-2025届高三英语复习备考

英文读与练习18 Rebirth from a wounded reserve 保护区中，突围重生 1 Franoise Malby Anthony could tell the quickest way to the Eiffel Tower but knew nothing about animals. Yet somewhere deep inside， she always felt she would end up in foreign country. 2 It was her husband Lawrence Anthony，a South African， who brought out the wanderlust in her. They met in London in 1987， and a year later， they moved to South Africa， where they were drawn by nature and eventually bought Thula Thula—a game reserve of river and 1500 hectares of rolling hills. They were soon working to save an abundance of wild animals， especially elephants and rhinos， from the poachers and hunters who roamed for fun and profit. They also employed some locals，and taught them office work， dealing with guests and cooking French dishes. 3 In 2012， however， Lawrence died of a sudden heart attack. Franoise was alone， and didn't know where to begin. A few days later， she received a call. Thabo， a three year old male rhino， had taken a bullet. It was the poachers. How could the poachers break into the fence in broad daylight？ At that point， a rumor suggested it was an inside job. Maybe someone was trying to frighten her into leaving. 4 Lawrence was gone. A rhino was in trouble and she couldn't rely on security men. Since booking after booking had been canceled due to Lawrence’s passing away， Franoise finally had an empty bank account. But how could she leave the dream that Lawrence and she had fought so hard for？ 5 Franoise slowly found her feet. Eventually， Thabo recovered from the trauma. She set up meetings with the staff to go over reserve and animal issues and to agree on priorities. She even launched her own rhino fund. The desperate days have helped redefine the purpose of life without Lawrence， and she understands that the mission to protect Hula-Hula’s wildlife has become hers， and hers alone. Reading Check 1. What caused Franoise Malby Anthony to end up in a foreign country？ A. Her job opportunities. B. Her love for animals. C. Her husband's inspiration. D. Her desire for adventure. 2. How did Lawrence and Franoise contribute to the protection of wildlife？ A. They worked as security guards. B. They opened a game reserve. C. They hunted poachers for fun. D. They employed locals as guides. 3. How did Franoise respond to the challenges after Lawrence’s death？ A. She sold Thula Thula and moved back to France. B. She started her own security company to protect the reserve. C. She faced the difficulties and launched a rhino fund. D. She left the reserve and found a new job in an office. 4. How has the experience of dealing with tough situations affected Franoise？ A. She has gained the strength to live bravely. B. Her reserve has begun to bring in money. C. Her management skills have been shared by others. D. She has become expert in attending to injured animals. 日积月累 wanderlust n. 漫游癖；旅行癖 poacher n. 偷猎者 roam v. 闲逛；漫步 rumor n. 谣言 launch v. 发起 be drawn by 被……吸引 rolling hills 起伏的山丘 an abundance of 大量的 heart attack 心脏病发作 rely on 依赖 Actions to“ rewild” “再野生化” 1 Animal and plant species are disappearing at frightening rates. The problem has led to efforts to“ rewild” places where such life existed before human development， pollution and climate change forced it out. The American city of Detroit is an example of how human actions can increase rewilding， which generally means helping natural systems in damaged locations， removing dams or building tunnels to reconnect animal pathways cut by roads. 2 Detroit's population reached 1.8 million in the 1950s. Then the population began dropping. By2000， there were fewer than one million people living in the city. Thousands of houses and other buildings were left empty over the years. Some structures were destroyed， leaving empty areas that plants and animals regained as habitats. Nonprofit groups have also planted trees and community gardens in these areas. Bald eagles found their way back as bans on DDT and some other insect poisons were put in place nationwide. Antipollution laws and government supported cleanups made nearby rivers better for fish and native plants. 3 Now， Detroit is home to 300 bird species and is a busy visiting place for ducks and others during migration. Additionally， this city offers a special way to study plants and animals in urban settings. Unlike most big cities， its population is decreasing， but its streets and buildings remain in place. And there are many kinds of habitats， including large lakes，rivers and human neighborhoods. Detroit's parklands are so quiet that people don't even know they're in the city. “4 It used to be that you had to go to some remote locations to get close to nature，” said John Hartig， a professor of University of Windsor.“ Now that’s not the case. Like it or not，rewilding will occur. The question is how we can prepare communities and environments to anticipate the presence of more and more wildlife. After all， many city people have no for wildlife. To really make a difference in dealing with the biodiversity crisis， you're going to have to have people on board.” Reading Check 1. Which of the following is rewilding？ A. The restoration of natural habitats. B. The destruction of human settlements. C. The building of new animal pathways. D. The introduction of new wild species. 2. What can we learn from the example of Detroit？ A. It's government efforts that really matter. B. Humans are to blame for the worsening environment. C. Humans' efforts can make a difference in rewilding. D. It's hard for humans and wildlife to live in harmony. 3. What is John Hartig's opinion on rewilding？ A. He believes it is unnecessary. B. He believes it will happen naturally. C. He thinks it will be difficult to achieve. D. He thinks it will be harmful to the urban environment. 4. What does the underlined word“ anticipate” in paragraph 4 mean？ A. Preserve. B. Draw. C. Imagine. D. Expect. 日积月累 frightening adj. 令人害怕的 habitat n. 栖息地 ban n. 禁令 cleanup n. 清洁行动 migration n. 迁徙 decrease v. 减少 tolerance n. 容忍 natural systems 自然系统 insect poisons 杀虫剂 biodiversity crisis 生物多样性危机 A tiny house gives them hope 一隅小屋，无限希望 “1 There was a morning when our son asked for a glass of milk and I knew I didn't have any to give him，” says Erica Lacerda de Souza. The 32?year?old Brazilian and her husband，Bruce Lee Sousa， 28， sold both of their cars， closed their wine shop and sent their son Henrique， then 6 years old， to live with his grandmother in the east end of So Paulo. With a few changes of clothes in a backpack and nowhere to go， the two ended up living at SoPaulos downtown Barra Funda Terminal. That was in July 2020. 2 Three years later， their life has had a remarkable turnaround. For the past six months，Lacerda de Souza and Lee Sousa have lived with their son in a tiny home. They're one of 37 families in the Anhangabaú neighborhood to benefit from a new program in So Paulo called VilaReencontro. It's one of the ways this city of 12million is trying to help its rising number of unhorsed people. The tiny houses of So Paulo are part of a global effort to find homes for those unhorsed people around the world. 3 Its shelters constantly overflowing， So Paulo wanted a program that would not only put a roof over people's heads but also give them a fresh start. With that in mind， the city created and funded Vila Reencontro in December 2022. While there， unhorsed people not only receive shelter and meals but also the support of other social services provided by the city. 4 Lee Sousa is now taking part in a work program and hopes to soon start a job with the city as a public health agent working with the unhorsed. He eventually wants to go back to college to become a social worker. Lacerda de Souza wants to study again too， to become a psychologist. They hope to be back on their feet in fewer than two years and to earn back everything they lost. Because of their tiny home， they say they have a sense of security and hope. Reading Check 1. Why did Lacerda de Souza and Lee Sousa live at a terminal？ A. They tried to sell more wine. B. They wanted to benefit from the Vila Reencontro program. C. They needed a fresh start and support from social services. D. They had nowhere else to go and were homeless. 2. What is the purpose of the Vila Reencontro program in So Paulo？ A. To provide shelter and meals for unhorsed people. B. To offer job opportunities to individuals. C. To provide college education for poor families. D. To create tiny homes for childless people. 3. What does the underlined word“ them” in paragraph 3 refer to？ A. Tiny houses. B. Voluntary programs. C. Modern cities. D. Homeless people. 4. What is Lacerda de Souza's future goal？ A. To work as public health agents with the city. B. To earn back everything they lost in less than two years. C. To become a psychologist. D. To participate in the Vila Reencontro program. 日积月累 unhoused adj. 无家可归的 shelter n. 避难所 remarkable adj. 卓越的；非凡的 turnaround n. 转变；好转 benefit v. 受益；获益 psychologist n. 心理学家 fresh start 新的开始 social service 社会服务 sense of security 安全感 Rebirth from a wounded reserve 保护区中，突围重生 Language Study 1-4 C B C A Actions to“ rewild” “再野生化” Language Study 1-4 A C B D A tiny house gives them hope 一隅小屋，无限希望 Language Study 1-4 D A D C 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$