UNIT1 读与练·阅读限时训练一（Word练习）-【拓展阅读】2024-2025学年高中英语必修第二册（人教版2019）

Ⅰ.阅读理解 A (2023—2024学年宁夏吴忠高一上期末)If you'd like to go sightseeing, the following World Heritage sites (世界遗产保护地) may be your best choices. Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area Jiuzhaigou Valley, which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province, China, reaches a height of more than 4，800m, with a series of different forest ecosystems. It's particularly famous for its narrow landforms and excellent waterfalls. Some 140 kinds of birds also live in the valley, as well as a number of endangered plants and animals, including the giant panda. Jiuzhaigou Valley was recognized as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1992. Khami Ruins National Monument The city of Khami, which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid­16th century, is of great archaeological (考古的) interest. The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major centre for trade over a long period of time. It joined the World Heritage List in 1986. Henderson Island Henderson Island, which lies in the eastern South Pacific, is one of the few atolls (环礁) in the world whose ecology (生态) has been untouched by humans. It is particularly famous for the 10 plants and 4 birds that can only be seen on the island. It was recorded in the World Heritage List in 1988. Old City of Jerusalem As a holy (神圣的) city for three different religions in the Middle East, Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance. It was given a World Heritage Status in 1981 and placed on the “World Heritage in Danger List” the following year. 1.Which of the following is TRUE about Jiuzhaigou Valley? A.Wonderful waterfalls can be seen there. B.It is famous for many ancient objects. C.It has been untouched by human beings. D.It lies in the southern part of Sichuan Province. 2.From the passage, we can learn that Jerusalem ________. A.was ruined in the mid­16th century B.was once business center for trade C.has over 140 kinds of birds living there D.is a holy city for three major religions 3.According to the passage, which World Heritage site was most recently set? A.Henderson Island. B.Khami Ruins National Monument. C.Old City of Jerusalem. D.Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area. [二次精读] 重点单词 height [haɪt] n.高度； 高； 高处； 处于顶峰； ……的极致，极点 archaeological [ˌɑːkiə'lɒdʒɪk(ə)l] adj.考古学的，考古学上的 ecology [i'kɒlədʒi] n.生态(学) untouched [ʌn'tʌtʃt] adj.未触动过的； 原样的； 未被论及的； 无动于衷的 Jerusalem [dʒə'ruːsələm] n.耶路撒冷 religion[rɪ'lɪdʒən] n.宗教； 支配自己生活的大事； 教派； 心爱的事物 重点短语 a series of一系列； 一连串 as well as和……一样； 除……以外还； 既……又； 和，以及 a number of许多的； 一些 语块积累 go sightseeing游览；游玩；观光 a height of more than 4，800m高度超过4 800米 endangered plants and animals濒危动植物 in the mid­16th century在16世纪中期 a major centre for trade一个主要的贸易中心 in the Middle East在中东 长难句分析 The city of Khami, which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid­16th century, is of great archaeological interest. 卡米市是在16世纪中叶大津巴布韦首都被放弃后发展起来的，具有重要的考古价值。 分析：本句为主从复合句，句中which引导非限制性定语从句；主句为be of＋n.＝be＋adj.结构。 Jiuzhaigou Valley 九寨沟风景名胜区位于四川省阿坝藏族羌族自治州南坪县，因有九个藏族村寨坐落在这片高山湖泊群间，而被称为“九寨沟”。在群山环抱下，九寨沟的主要景点——114个梯级湖泊错落有致地分布在“Y”字形的山沟内。所以说水是九寨沟的不二主角。 B (2024·湖南长沙高二下学期开学考)Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is America's fifth largest city. Once a major American colonial city, it is the home of America's first library, its first hospital, and its first zoo. Now it is also the first U.S. city to be named a World Heritage City. On November 6, 2015, Philadelphia joined more than 260 other cities that have been recognized for their influence on the world. These cities include Paris, France, Florence, Italy, and Cairo, Egypt. The exciting news was announced by Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, Deputy Mayor Alan Greenberger, responsible for economic development and business guidance, and the Global Philadelphia Association. “Today marks the start of a new and exciting chapter in the history of Philadelphia，” remarked Nutter when the announcement was made. “As a World Heritage City, Philadelphia is being officially recognized on the global stage for its wealth of contributions to the world.” To be named a World Heritage City, a city must be home to a UNESCO World Heritage site. UNESCO World Heritage sites are selected for their universal value and significance. For Philadelphia, the site is Independence Hall. Independence Hall is where two of the most important documents in U.S. history—the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution—were adopted. The Declaration of Independence, approved on July 4, 1776, united the 13 former British colonies and declared them independent from British rule. From then on, a democratic and free country was born, which changed the course of world history. The U.S. Constitution, signed in 1787, established the American democratic system of government. A democracy is a system of government in which the people elect their leaders. The Constitution later spelled out the basic freedoms American citizens have. Greenberger says the city's selection as a World Heritage City also reflects its educational, cultural, and economic achievements. The city is home to dozens of colleges and universities, and many museums, such as the Philadelphia Museum of Art. “Philadelphia has rightfully earned its place as one of the greatest cities in the world. As we celebrate this milestone, we will focus even more on improving Philadelphia's status as a World Heritage City to attract more guests to visit, invest, work, study and live here，” Greenberger says. 4.We can learn from paragraph 1 that Philadelphia ________. A.has the best American hospitals B.contributed a lot to the global economy C.is known for many America's firsts D.has been famous as a World Heritage City 5.In paragraph 2, Michael Nutter is mainly talking about ________. A.the economic development of the city B.the history of Philadelphia C.the contributions of the city D.the significance of the city's selection 6.What opinion does Alan Greenberger hold? A.The city really deserves the honor. B.It's easy for the city to win the honor. C.It won't be long before the city takes off. D.The honor will bring the city a better future. 7.What could be the best title for the text? A.Philadelphia Makes a Difference B.Philadelphia Makes History C.Philadelphia Develops a Lot D.America Wins Global Respect [二次精读] 重点单词 major ['meɪdʒə(r)] adj.重要的；主修的n.主修课程 v. 主修 influence ['ɪnfluəns] n.势力； 影响； 有影响的人/事物v.影响； 支配 mark [mɑːk] n.斑点，污渍； 记号； 成绩v.做记号； 留下印迹 contribution [ˌkɒntrɪ'bjuːʃ(ə)n] n.贡献； 捐款； 定期缴款； 稿件 universal [ˌjuːnɪ'vɜːs(ə)l] adj.普遍(存在)的，全体的； 宇宙的，全世界的 approve [ə'pruːv] v.赞成，同意； 批准，通过 independent [ˌɪndɪ'pendənt] adj.独立的； 公正的 democratic [ˌdemə'krætɪk] adj.民主(制度)的 reflect [rɪ'flekt] v.照出(影像); 反映； 反射； 沉思 重点短语 be home to是……的家园　　　　　　　 such as像， 例如； 譬如； 诸如 语块积累 a World Heritage City世界遗产城市　　 economic development经济发展 business guidance业务指导 on the global stage在全球舞台上 from then on从那时起 change the course of world history改变世界历史的进程 长难句分析 As we celebrate this milestone, we will focus even more on improving Philadelphia's status as a World Heritage City to attract more guests to visit, invest, work, study and live here. 在我们庆祝这一里程碑之际，我们将更加专注于提高费城作为世界遗产城市的地位，以吸引更多的游客来这里参观、投资、工作、学习和生活。 分析：本句为一个主从复合句，As we celebrate this milestone为时间状语从句；主句句中to attract more guests to visit, invest, work, study and live here为不定式作目的状语。 C (2023—2024学年陕西西安高一期末)Friday and Saturday were full of surprises for Chinese, as two places in China were listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites. The first, a World Natural Heritage, is composed of a series of migratory bird sanctuaries (候鸟保护地) along the coast of the Yellow Sea in Yancheng, East China's Jiangsu Province. The second, the Liangzhu Archaeological Site in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, was listed as a World Cultural Heritage site. China began the application process for the bird sanctuaries in 2017. It only took two years to successfully complete the process. The migratory bird sanctuaries are the central node of the East Asian­Australasian Flyway and many endangered species, especially threatened migratory birds including red­crowned cranes and flamingos, go there to hunt for food during the migration season. The birds usually take a month to finish their migration. At about 10 days into their migration, they must stop and find food in order to have the energy to continue their journey. Compared to the short turnaround for the World Natural Heritage's application, the Liangzhu application was far more complicated. The application team spent six years making their dream a reality. The site in Liangzhu is evidence of the existence of an early regional state in the lower　reaches of the Yangtze River during the late Neolithic period in China, which helps fill in the gaps in the history of the rice­cultivating civilizations of China and East Asia more than 5，000 years ago. The site was one of the 20th century's most important archaeological discoveries in China. With these two new additions, China now has 55 World Heritage sites, the highest number in the world. The successful application means greater responsibility and obligations (义务). Protecting these places is much more important and is our future work. 8.What is special about the migratory bird sanctuaries? A.It's the first China's world natural heritage on the sea. B.It provides safe habitats for endangered species. C.It's located along the coast of the Yellow River. D.It supplies abundant fresh water to migratory birds. 9.According to paragraph 2, how do migratory bird sanctuaries protect birds? A.By creating warm places to produce baby birds. B.By preventing them from being killed by hunters. C.By providing food supplies during their migration. D.By curing the endangered birds after their journey. 10.Why is Liangzhu chosen for the world heritage site? A.It shows the long history of China. B.It proves the wisdom of the people. C.It witnesses the civilization of an age. D.It reveals the food of the late Neolithic. 11.What is the last paragraph mainly talking about? A.The application success's promotion of tourism. B.Chinese responsibilities after the successful application. C.The two places' influence on Chinese history. D.Chinese challenge of protecting birds' migration. [二次精读] 重点单词 sanctuary ['sæktʃuəri] n.避难所； 庇护所； 圣所； 庇护 flamingo [flə'mɪɡəʊ] n.红鹳，火烈鸟 migration [maɪ'ɡreɪʃn] n.迁移，移居 complicated ['kɒmplɪkeɪtɪd] adj.复杂的； 难处理的 regional ['riːdʒən(ə)l] adj.地区的，区域的 civilization [ˌsɪvəlaɪ'zeɪʃn] n.文明； 文明社会； 社会文明 重点短语 be composed of由……构成； 由……组成　　　　　hunt for猎取；寻找 compared to和……相比 be full of充满 语块积累 UNESCO World Heritage sites联合国教科文组织世界遗产 along the coast of the Yellow Sea沿着黄海沿岸 the application process申请流程 migratory birds候鸟 the migration season迁徙季节 fill in the gaps in the history of填补……的历史空白 长难句分析 The site in Liangzhu is evidence of the existence of an early regional state in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River during the late Neolithic period in China, which helps fill in the gaps in the history of the rice­cultivating civilizations of China and East Asia more than 5，000 years ago. 良渚遗址是中国新石器时代晚期长江下游存在早期区域国家的证据，有助于填补5 000多年前中国和东亚水稻种植文明历史的空白。 分析：这是一个主从复合句，which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰evidence。 Ⅱ.完形填空 (2023—2024学年河北石家庄高一上期末)Yang He, a 64­year­old man from Yichang, Hubei, has observed the changes in finless porpoises (江豚) population with his camera for six years. As a(n) __1__ of the finless porpoise, he has taken more than 100，000 photos of them so far. Every day, Yang wakes up early and drives to the__2__ of the Yangtze River. He waits __3__ there for hours for finless porpoises to capture (捕捉) their __4__ with his camera. Yang __5__ finless porpoises very well. They are just like his children. As soon as one of them comes out from the water, he can tell which family it __6__. The Yangtze finless porpoise is so __7__ to the Yangtze River that any change in the health of its living environment can support or __8__ its survival. “When I was a teenager, I could see many finless porpoises. I would often observe them __9__ boats in the river，” Yang says. “But __10__ human activities, finless porpoises became fewer.” However, the situation has changed as __11__ measures have been taken to protect the species. In 2017, Yang was __12__ enough to take a photo of a finless porpoise after a long waiting. In 2019, he was able to take more photos, including images of the porpoises __13__ fish near the riverbank. Thanks to his camera, he once discovered and __14__ a porpoise whose tail became entangled (缠住) with a rope. “I will make it my life's work to __15__ this amazing creature.” Yang says. 1.A.leader　 　　 B.admirer　　　 C.hunter　　　 D.advisor 2.A.banks B.waves C.beaches D.sights 3.A.suddenly B.patiently C.formally D.strangely 4.A.imagination B.anxiety C.strength D.beauty 5.A.follows B.listens C.knows D.exchanges 6.A.belongs to B.focuses on C.applies for D.adapts to 7.A.addicted B.connected C.convenient D.important 8.A.threaten B.balance C.conduct D.promote 9.A.crashing B.trapping C.tracking D.preventing 10.A.in addition to B.due to C.in spite of D.apart from 11.A.global B.possible C.effective D.historic 12.A.creative B.lucky C.magic D.valuable 13.A.catching B.striking C.kicking D.drawing 14.A.inspired B.approached C.reserved D.rescued 15.A.confirm B.remind C.document D.identify 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 参 考 答 案 UNIT 1　CULTURAL HERITAGE [读与练·阅读限时训练一] Ⅰ.阅读理解 A [语篇解读]　本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了中国的九寨沟风景名胜区、津巴布韦的卡米国家遗址纪念地、太平洋东南部的亨德森岛和耶路撒冷古城四个世界遗产保护地。 1.A　细节理解题。根据Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area部分中“It's particularly famous for its narrow landforms and excellent waterfalls.(它以其狭窄的地形和极好的瀑布而闻名。)”可知，在九寨沟可以看到极好的瀑布。故选A。 2.D　细节理解题。根据Old City of Jerusalem部分中“As a holy (神圣的) city for three different religions in the Middle East, Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance.(作为中东三个不同宗教的圣城，耶路撒冷一直具有重要的宗教意义。)”可知，耶路撒冷是三大宗教的圣城。故选D。 3.D　细节理解题。根据Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area部分中“Jiuzhaigou Valley was recognized as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1992.(九寨沟于1992年被联合国教科文组织确认为世界遗产。)”、Khami Ruins National Monument部分中“It joined the World Heritage List in 1986.(它于1986年加入世界遗产名录。)”、Henderson Island部分中“It was recorded in the World Heritage List in 1988.(它于1988年被列入世界遗产名录。)”和Old City of Jerusalem部分中“It was given a World Heritage Status in 1981 and placed on the ‘World Heritage in Danger List’ the following year.(1981年被授予世界遗产地位，次年被列入‘濒危世界遗产名录’。)”可知，四个世界遗产保护地中，九寨沟风景名胜区是最近确定的。故选D。 B [语篇解读]　这是一篇新闻报道。主要报道了美国第五大城市费城申请世界遗产城市成功，这为这个城市揭开了新的发展篇章。 4.C　细节理解题。根据第一段中“Once a major American colonial city, it is the home of America's first library, its first hospital, and its first zoo. Now it is also the first US city to be named a World Heritage City.(它曾经是美国主要的殖民城市，是美国第一个图书馆、第一家医院和第一个动物园的所在地。现在，它也是第一个被命名为世界遗产城市的美国城市。)”可知，我们可以从第一段了解到，费城以许多美国第一而闻名。故选C。 5.D　细节理解题。根据第二段中“‘Today marks the start of a new and exciting chapter in the history of Philadelphia，’ remarked Nutter when the announcement was made. ‘As a World Heritage City, Philadelphia is being officially recognized on the global stage for its wealth of contributions to the world.’(‘今天标志着费城历史上一个激动人心的新篇章的开始，’ Nutter在宣布这一消息时表示。‘作为世界遗产城市，费城因其对世界的丰富贡献而在全球舞台上得到正式认可。’)”可知，在第二段中，Michael Nutter主要谈论了费城当选世界文化遗产城市的意义。故选D。 6.A　推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Greenberger says the city's selection as a World Heritage City also reflects its educational, cultural, and economic achievements. The city is home to dozens of colleges and universities, and many museums, such as the Philadelphia Museum of Art. ‘Philadelphia has rightfully earned its place as one of the greatest cities in the world.’(Greenberger说，这座城市被选为世界遗产城市也反映了它在教育、文化和经济方面的成就。这座城市有几十所学院和大学，还有许多博物馆，比如费城艺术博物馆。‘费城理所当然地赢得了世界上最伟大城市之一的地位。’)”可推知，Alan Greenberger认为费城拥有很多大学、学院和博物馆，对于世界上最伟大的城市这一个荣誉，费城实至名归。故选A。 7.B　主旨大意题。根据文章大意以及第二段中“Today marks the start of a new and exciting chapter in the history of Philadelphia.(今天标志着费城历史上一个激动人心的新篇章的开始。)”可知，文章主要讲的是作为美国第一个获得世界文化遗产城市荣誉的城市，费城在政治、经济、文化和教育等方面都将会进入新的历史发展进程。故文章最好的标题是“费城创造历史”。故选B。 C [语篇解读]　本文为一篇新闻报道。文章讲述了中国的两个地方——中国东部江苏省盐城黄海沿岸的一系列候鸟保护区和中国东部浙江省杭州市的良渚考古遗址被联合国教科文组织列为世界遗产的事迹。 8.A　细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Friday and Saturday were full of surprises for Chinese, as two places in China were listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.The first, a World Natural Heritage, is composed of a series of migratory bird sanctuaries along the coast of the Yellow Sea in Yancheng, East China's Jiangsu Province. (对于中国人来说，周五和周六充满了惊喜，因为中国的两个地方被联合国教科文组织列为世界遗产。第一个是世界自然遗产，由中国东部江苏省盐城黄海沿岸的一系列候鸟保护区组成。)”可知，候鸟保护区是中国第一个海上世界自然遗产。故选A。 9.C　细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The migratory bird sanctuaries are the central node of the East Asian­Australasian Flyway and many endangered species, especially threatened migratory birds including red­crowned cranes and flamingos, go there to hunt for food during the migration season.The birds usually take a month to finish their migration. At about 10 days into their migration, they must stop and find food in order to have the energy to continue their journey.(候鸟保护区是东亚—澳大拉西亚迁徙路线的中心节点，许多濒危物种，特别是丹顶鹤和火烈鸟等受威胁的候鸟，在迁徙季节都会到那里觅食。这些鸟通常需要一个月才能完成迁徙。在迁徙的第10天左右，它们必须停下来寻找食物，以便有能量继续它们的旅程。)”可知，候鸟保护区通过在迁徙过程中提供食物来帮助鸟类。故选C。 10.C　细节理解题。根据文章第三段“The site in Liangzhu is evidence of the existence of an early regional state in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River during the late Neolithic period in China, which helps fill in the gaps in the history of the rice­cultivating civilizations of China and East Asia more than 5，000 years ago.(良渚遗址是中国新石器时代晚期长江下游早期区域国家存在的证据，它有助于填补5 000多年前中国和东亚水稻栽培文明史上的空白。)”可知，良渚被选为世界文化遗产是由于它见证了一个时代的文明。故选C。 11.B　主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“With these two new additions, China now has 55 World Heritage sites, the highest number in the world. The successful application means greater responsibility and obligations. Protecting these places is much more important and is our future work.(加上这两处新的世界遗产，中国现在有55处世界遗产，是世界上最多的。成功的申请意味着更大的责任和义务。保护这些地方更为重要，也是我们未来的工作。)”可知，最后一段讲述了在申请成功后中国人的保护职责。故选B。 Ⅱ.完形填空 [语篇解读]　这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述杨河六年如一日地用相机记录江豚种群变化的故事。 1.B　考查名词词义辨析。句意：作为江豚的爱好者，他至今已经为江豚拍摄了超过10万张照片。A.leader领导者；B.admirer爱慕者，爱好者；C.hunter猎人；D.advisor顾问。根据上文“has observed the changes in finless porpoises (江豚) population with his camera for six years”和下文“he has taken more than 100，000 photos of them so far”可推知，杨河非常喜欢江豚，是江豚爱好者。故选B。 2.A　考查名词词义辨析。句意：每天，杨早早起床，开车去长江岸边。A.banks河岸；B.waves波浪；C.beaches海滩；D.sights景色。根据上文“Yang He, a 64­year­old man from Yichang, Hubei, has observed the changes in finless porpoises (江豚) population with his camera for six years.”可知，杨河一直用相机观察江豚种群变化，结合常识可知，他需要到长江岸边去观察江豚。故选A。 3.B　考查副词词义辨析。句意：他在那里耐心地等了几个小时，等待用他的相机抓拍江豚的美丽。A.suddenly突然；B.patiently耐心地；C.formally正式地；D.strangely奇怪地。根据下文“for hours”可知，抓拍江豚需要长时间的等待，即需要耐心地等待。故选B。 4.D　考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A.imagination想象力；B.anxiety焦虑；C.strength力量；D.beauty美丽。根据上文“he has taken more than 100，000 photos of them so far.”可知，杨河是江豚爱好者，他一直在给江豚拍照，结合选项和常识，作者专业人士，他要拍的是江豚的美。故选D。 5.C　考查动词词义辨析。句意：杨很了解江豚。A.follows跟随；B.listens倾听；C.knows了解；D.exchanges交换。根据下文“They are just like his children. As soon as one of them comes out from the water, he can tell which family it __6__.”可知，江豚像杨河的孩子，他非常了解江豚。故选C。 6.A　考查动词短语辨析。句意：只要其中一只从水里出来，他就能分辨出它属于哪个家族。A.belongs to属于；B.focuses on集中于；C.applies for申请；D.adapts to适应。根据上文“They are just like his children.”和“which family”可推知，杨河非常了解江豚，知道每只江豚属于哪个家族。故选A。 7.B　考查形容词词义辨析。句意：长江江豚与长江的联系如此紧密，其生存环境的任何健康变化都可能帮助或威胁其生存。A.addicted上瘾的；B.connected连接的，有联系的；C.convenient方便的；D.important重要的。根据下文“any change in the health of its living environment can support or __8__ its survival”可知，长江环境的变化会影响江豚的生存，所以它们之间联系紧密。故选B。 8.A　考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A.threaten威胁；B.balance平衡；C.conduct实施，组织；D.promote促进。根据空前的连词“or”可推知，用threaten(威胁)与support(帮助)构成选择关系，表示两种不同的影响。故选A。 9.C　考查动词词义辨析。句意：“我经常看到他们在河中追逐船只。”杨说。A.crashing碰撞；B.trapping困住；C.tracking追踪，追逐；D.preventing防止。结合常识和下文“boats in the river”可推知，以前，江豚会在江里追逐船只嬉戏玩耍。故选C。 10.B　考查介词短语辨析。句意：但是由于人类的活动，江豚的数量越来越少。A.in addition to除了；B.due to由于；C.in spite of尽管；D.apart from除了。根据句意和常识，“human activities”是“finless porpoises became fewer”的原因，due to符合语境。故选B。 11.C　考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，随着采取有效措施保护该物种，情况已经发生了变化。A.global全球的；B.possible可能的；C.effective有效的；D.historic历史的。根据上文“the situation has changed”可知，保护措施起到作用，有效果，所以情况发生了变化。故选C。 12.B　考查形容词词义辨析。句意：2017年，经过长时间的等待，杨很幸运地拍到了一只江豚的照片。A.creative创造性的；B.lucky幸运的；C.magic神奇的；D.valuable有价值的。根据“take a photo of a finless porpoise after a long waiting”可知，经过长时间的守候，杨终于拍到了一只江豚，这是幸运的事情。故选B。 13.A　考查动词词义辨析。句意：2019年，他拍摄了更多照片，包括江豚在河岸附近捕鱼的照片。A.catching抓住；B.striking打击；C.kicking踢；D.drawing画画。根据下文“fish near the riverbank”可推知，江豚在河岸附近捕鱼，被杨拍了下来。故选A。 14.D　考查动词词义辨析。句意：多亏了他的相机，他曾经发现并救了一只尾巴被绳子缠住的江豚。A.inspired激励；B.approached接近；C.reserved保留；D.rescued营救。根据下文“whose tail became entangled (缠住) with a rope”可知，一只江豚的尾巴被绳子缠住，杨发现并救了它。故选D。 15.C　考查动词词义辨析。句意：“我将把记录这种神奇的生物作为我一生的工作。”杨说。A.confirm证实；B.remind提醒；C.document记录；D.identify确定。根据上文可知，杨河六年如一日地用相机记录江豚种群变化，他把记录这种神奇的生物作为一生的工作。故选C。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$