Unit 2 Wildlife Protection单元话题阅读理解练习-2025-2026学年高一英语人教版必修第二册

Unit 2 Wildlife Protection 单元话题阅读理解 Unit 2 Wildlife Protection单元话题：野生动物保护 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 Three years ago, Nikki Robinson came across a little raccoon (浣熊) by the roadside and rescued it. She tried repeatedly to take it to wildlife centers, but was disheartened by the lack of available support. Eventually, her mother Linda, who had prior experience in raising raccoons, was persuaded to take the little animal in. They named him Little Hands and fell in love with the trash panda. Linda and Nikki fed him, raised him, and eventually let him go. To their surprise, Little Hands kept coming back, sometimes after a few days, sometimes a few months. He would come back and ask for hugs, food, and just love. Little Hands was taken care of by Linda. He was allowed to come and go as he pleased. He was very fearful of any human or animal that he didn’t grow up with, but would come back to visit them most nights. Linda would leave food out for him every night and sit outside on the porch swing before bed, waiting for his visit. The first thing he would do is that he would climb over to Linda on the swing, sit beside her, and want pats from her. “Little Hands stayed with us for about two and a half months before he fully returned to the wild. He has always been a calm, peaceful raccoon, very loving and caring, even as he matured. But still wild enough he lives successfully on his own,” Nikki said. People asked Nikki what their reaction was when Little Hands returned to them. “Pure joy. And every time he came back it was a more and more joyous occasion especially because he wanted our attention as well as our food.” At last, Nikki said: “Be kind. We share the planet with so many creatures that need to be respected. They are capable of complex social systems and emotions.” 1．What was Nikki’s main reason for deciding to help the raccoon? A．She was disappointed with her mother. B．She had much experience in raising raccoons. C．She had trouble finding a proper help elsewhere. D．She wanted to keep it as a pet from the beginning. 2．Why would Little Hands return after being set free? A．Because he could get some food and love. B．Because he wanted to show his thanks to them. C．Because he was afraid of living in the wild alone. D．Because he liked playing on the swing with Linda. 3．Which of the following expressions best describes Nikki and her mother? A．Devoted and considerate. B．Kind and generous. C．Sympathetic and curious. D．Warmhearted and caring. 4．What can we know from the last paragraph? A．Creatures should be valued for their emotions. B．People must share what they have with animals. C．People should be in harmony with other creatures. D．Many creatures are good at socializing with people. Three years ago, Nikki Robinson came across a little raccoon (浣熊)by the roadside and rescued it. She tried repeatedly to take it to wildlife centers, but was disheartened by the lack of available support. Eventually, her mother Linda, who had prior experience in raising raccoons, was persuaded to take the little animal in. They named him Little Hands and fell in love with the trash panda. Linda and Nikki fed him, raised him, and eventually let him go. To their surprise, Little Hands kept coming back, sometimes after a few days, sometimes a few months. He would come back and ask for hugs, food, and just love. Little Hands was taken care of by Linda. He was allowed to come and go as he pleased. He was very fearful of any human or animal that he didn’t grow up with, but would come back to visit them most nights. Linda would leave food out for him every night and sit outside on the porch swing before bed, waiting for his visit. The first thing he would do is that he would climb over to Linda on the swing, sit beside her, and want pats from her. “Little Hands stayed with us for about two and a half months before he fully returned to the wild. He has always been a calm, peaceful raccoon, very loving and caring, even as he matured. But still wild enough he lives successfully on his own,” Nikki said. People asked Nikki what their reaction was when Little Hands returned to them. “Pure joy. And every time he came back it was a more and more joyous occasion especially because he wanted our attention as well as our food.” At last, Nikki said: “Be kind. We share the planet with so many creatures that need to be respected. They are capable of complex social systems and emotions.” 1．What was Nikki’s main reason for deciding to help the raccoon? A．She was disappointed with her mother. B．She had much experience in raising raccoons. C．She had trouble finding a proper help elsewhere. D．She wanted to keep it as a pet from the beginning. 2．Why would Little Hands return after being set free? A．Because he could get some food and love. B．Because he wanted to show his thanks to them. C．Because he was afraid of living in the wild alone. D．Because he liked playing on the swing with Linda. 3．Which of the following expressions best describes Nikki and her mother? A．Devoted and considerate. B．Kind and generous. C．Sympathetic and curious. D．Warmhearted and caring. 4．What can we know from the last paragraph? A．Creatures should be valued for their emotions. B．People must share what they have with animals. C．People should be in harmony with other creatures. D．Many creatures are good at socializing with people. Snow cover in the Sierra Nevada is expected to decrease overall as the climate warms, but avalanche (雪崩) frequency could remain the same or even increase. That’s bad news for bighorn sheep (大角羊) that live there. In John Muir’s book The Mountains of California, he praised the “perfect strength and beauty” of the wild Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep. After overcoming its first threats — diseases that domestic sheep brought to the Sierra Nevada — the species made a slow comeback, the population raising from 100 in 1995 to 600 in 2015. But much of that conservation work is being undone by a new threat: avalanches. And the Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep population has halved since 2023. Ned Bair, a researcher at the University of California, and his colleagues tried to find out how avalanches might continue to affect bighorn sheep. They found that while snow cover might decrease in the Sierra Nevada as the climate warms, avalanches that kill bighorn sheep might not. While bighorn sheep exist in other western mountain areas, the Sierra Nevada group is distinct. “They like to live in very challenging environments, so the avalanche is a problem,” Bair said. Snow is an essential water source for bighorn sheep, but it can also be dangerous. In the 2022-2023 winter in California, avalanches killed at least 73 bighorn sheep, with 12 deaths from just one avalanche, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The researchers have predicted how much snow would fall throughout the Sierra Nevada under future climate change. They found that while snow cover would generally decrease in the future, the decrease would mostly be at lower areas, where snowfall might become rain: Where bighorn sheep live will have fewer change to snow cover. There may be even an increase in snowfall as climate change increases the number and strength of California’s rivers. More snow could mean more avalanches, leading to more bighorn sheep deaths. “It’s a hard population to sustain,” Bair said. “I think there are some real challenges with ensuring at least my children the opportunity to see a bighorn sheep in the wild when they’re at my age.” 1．Why did the number of bighorn sheep decrease greatly in 195? A．Climate change threatened them. B．They were hunted by nearby people. C．Other sheep spread illness to them. D．Nobody paid attention to them. 2．What can we know about Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep? A．They’re the strongest wild sheep species. B．They’re dependent on snow for survival. C．They’re ancestors of other bighorn sheep. D．They’re mostly killed from 2022 to 2023. 3．What can we infer from Bair’s words in the last paragraph? A．Climate threats can be overcome. B．It’s hard to see bighorn sheep now. C．Bighorn sheep may die out. D．He wants kids to study bighorn sheep. 4．What’s the best title for the text? A．Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep Face Death Threat B．Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep Adapt to Climate Change C．Avalanches in Sierra Nevada Break Ecosystem Balance D．Climate Warming Changes the Landscape in Sierra Nevada 27-year-old Cui Can, a lawyer working in Chengdu, made an unusual career choice in early 2023: specializing in pet-related disputes (纠纷). His change came from a late-night idea while working overtime, accompanied only by his long-haired cat Ultraman. “I was burdened by heavy civil case workloads, but Ultraman’s quiet comfort made me realize my strong interest in pet-related legal issues,” he recalled. Before focusing on this area, Cui dealt with a wide range of civil cases for years after graduating in 2021 and starting his own business in 2023. Now, he deals with cases like vet (兽医) care mistakes, accidental death, etc. One very sad case left Cui a deep memory: a young man’s dog died during a regular dental treatment because the clinic forgot pre-anesthesia (麻醉前) checks. The owner fell into severe depression and asked for an apology instead of just money, but the clinic refused to say it was wrong. Cui’s work matches China’s fast-growing pet population. A 2024 Goldman Sachs report showed that the number of pets in China was larger than the number of children under four for the first time, and it is expected to double by 2030. While pets are increasingly seen as family members, legal protection is slow to follow. Without a special animal protection law, lawyers rely on unclear Civil Code rules, leading to light punishments for harm or carelessness. Some practical problems also exist: owners often lack important proof like medical records, vet testing technology is not well developed, and judges lack expert support. To solve these problems, Cui set up the Pet Legal Alliance in March, a WeChat group with over 1,000 working lawyers who are also pet owners. They share resources, discuss important cases and give suggestions to local governments on making animal protection rules. “Pets are life partners, not just things we own.” he said, “We’ re working hard to change the law, one case at a time.” 1．What led Cui Can to specialize in pet-related disputes? A．The demand for pet-related case lawyers. B．His childhood experience of raising pets. C．The inspiration from his pet cat Ultraman. D．Dissatisfaction of heavy civil case workload. 2．What can we infer about the Xi’an dog case? A．The clinic was severely punished by law. B．The dog died of natural causes in the end C．The owner received much money as payment. D．Emotional comfort mattered more to the owner. 3．What is the main challenge in pet legal protection. A．Pet lawyers lack experience in such cases. B．Punishments for harm to pets are too light. C．There are no special animal protection laws. D．Pet owners fail to collect necessary evidence. 4．Which is the best title for the passage? A．China’s Rapidly Growing Pet Business B．A Lawyer Fighting for Pets’ Legal Rights C．A New Way to Settle Pet-Related Disputes D．The Importance of Animal Protection Laws The African elephant, the largest land animal remaining on earth, is of great importance to African ecosystem. Unlike other animals, the African elephant is to a great extent the builder of its environment. As a big planteater, it largely shapes the forest and savanna (稀树草原) surroundings in which it lives, therefore setting the terms of existence for millions of other animals that live in its habitat (栖息地). It is the elephant’s great desire for food that makes it a disturber of the environment and an important builder of its habitat. In its continuous search for the 300 pounds of plants it must have every day, it kills small trees and underbrush, and pulls branches off big trees. This results in numerous open spaces in both deep tropical forests and in the woodlands that cover part of the African savannas. In these open spaces are numerous plants at various stages of growth that attract a variety of other planteaters. Take the rainforests for example. In their natural state, the spreading branches overhead shut out sunlight and prevent the growth of plants on the forest floor. By pulling down trees and eating plants, elephants make open spaces, allowing new plants to grow on the forest floor. In such situations, the forests become suitable for large hoofed planteaters to move around and for small planteaters to get their food as well. What worries scientists now is that the African elephant has become an endangered species. If the elephant disappears, scientists say, many other animals will also disappear from vast areas of forest and savanna, greatly changing and worsening the whole ecosystem. 1．What is the passage mainly about? A．Disappearance of African elephants. B．The eating habit of African elephants. C．The effect of African elephants’ search for food. D．Forests and savannas as habitats for African elephants. 2．What does the underlined phrase “setting the terms” most probably mean? A．Fixing the time. B．Worsening the state. C．Improving the quality. D．Deciding the conditions. 3．What do we know about the open spaces in the passage? A．They are home to many endangered animals. B．They provide food mainly for African elephants. C．They result from the destruction of rainforests. D．They are attractive to different kinds of plant-eating animals. 4．The passage is developed mainly by __________. A．giving examples B．describing the changes in space order C．pointing out similarities and differences D．showing the effect and then explaining the causes THE MOMENT was completely unexpected. It came when 79-year-old Jane Goodall was helping return a chimpanzee (黑猩猩) called Wounda to the wild. They had not met before. As Wounda went out of her cage, she suddenly hugged and kissed Ms. Goodall. It might have been a thank you from all chimpanzees. Ms. Goodall never forgot the warmth of that embrace. She went to Kenya in 1957, influenced by Tarzan books — she was attracted by the natural world. She was seldom happier than when camping alone with binoculars (双筒望远镜), a kettle and baked beans. While working there with the chimpanzees, she found some things surprising. The chimpanzees, though mostly fruit-eaters, also ate meat. They slept in leafy nests, high in the trees. After fights, they made gestures of friendliness. The impressive scene came when she noticed David sitting by a termite (白蚁) hill. In his hand was a grass stem, which he stuck into the nest to bring out termites to eat. In short, he was preparing and using tools. Until then, making tools was thought to be unique to humans. On a trip to Gombe in 1990, she was frightened to see that the land outside the reserve had been destroyed. The trees had gone, the soil was poor and the villagers were struggling to survive. From then on she began to speak out, telling all who would listen that it was time to change the world. In 1991 she set up Roots & Shoots, a programme that engaged children to choose projects that would help animals. Her message was simple: each day, each of them should do something to make the world better. Her programme was aimed at the young, because she was especially saddened by the despair she saw among them. The programme spread to more than 75 countries, and soon she was spending 300 days a year travelling the world to check on progress. Devoted her whole life to her pioneering causes, she passed away on Oct 1, 2025 at the age of 91. 1．Which word can best describe Jane Goodall’s work in Paragraph 1? A．Rewarding. B．Tough. C．Tiresome. D．Relaxing. 2．What drove Jane Goodall to start speaking out? A．A request from villagers. B．Environmental damage. C．Her desire to set up a project. D．Her discovery about chimpanzees. 3．What can we learn about Roots & Shoots? A．It focused on animal research. B．It failed to work out as planned. C．It aimed to comfort the sad children. D．It called on the young to act for a better world. 4．Which of the following shows the right order about Jane Goodall? ①She saw that the forest outside Gombe was in very bad condition. ②She started the Roots & Shoots program for young people. ③She was hugged by a chimp named Wounda when it was set free. ④She found out that chimps can make and use tools to eat. ⑤She went to Africa for the first time because she loved nature stories. A．③—⑤—④—①—② B．③—④—⑤—①—② C．⑤—①—④—②—③ D．⑤—④—①—②—③ Wild animals seem to have escaped the Indian Ocean tsunami, adding weight to ideas that they possess a “sixth sense” for disasters, experts said on Thursday. Sri Lanka wildlife officials have said the giant waves that killed over 24,000 people along the Indian Ocean island’s coast seemingly missed wild beasts, with no dead animals found. “No elephants are dead, not even a dead hare or rabbit. I think animals can sense disaster. They have a sixth sense. They know when things are happening.” H.D．Ratnayake, deputy director of Sri Lankan’s Wildlife Department, said on Wednesday. The waves washed floodwaters up to 3 km (2 miles) inland at Yale National Park in the southeast, Sri Lankan’s biggest wildlife reserve and home to hundreds of wild elephants. “There has been a lot of evidence about dogs barking or birds migrating before volcanic eruptions or earthquakes. But it has not been proven,” said Matthew van Leroy, an animal behavior specialist at Johannesburg Zoo. “There have been no specific studies because you can’t really test it in a lab or field setting.” he said. Other authorities agreed with this conclusion. “Wildlife seems to be able to pick up certain phenomenon, especially birds. There are many reports of birds detecting coming disasters.” said Clive Walker, who has written several books on African wildlife. Animals certainly rely on the known senses such as smell or hearing to avoid danger such as predators (食肉动物). The idea of an animal “sixth sense” is a lasting one that the evidence on Sri Lankan’s damaged coast is likely to add to. 1．This passage is mainly about________. A．why animals can save them from natural disasters B．the different opinions about animals natural power C．how to protect the wildlife when disaster happens D．the damage that was caused in the Indian Ocean tsunami 2．What does the underlined phrase “adding weight to” in the first paragraph probably mean? A．Reducing the importance of B．Providing more support for C．Expressing disagreement with D．Making fun of 3．Which of the following is true according to the text？ A．It has been proved that animals have a “sixth sense”. B．It’s generally considered that animals can sense the coming of disasters. C．Research has been made on the special movements of animals before disasters. D．Animals have depended on the known senses to escape the Indian Ocean tsunami. 4．What does the term “sixth sense” in the text means? A．It is the animal’s imagination in the brain. B．It is a kind of sense that is the same as smell or hearing. C．It is the natural ability of animals that can save them from danger. D．It is some hidden power to say in advance that something will happen. 5．Which section does the text most probably appear in a newspaper? A．News Report. B．Culture. C．Science Fiction. D．Discovery. 重难语篇提升练 Faced with the growing dangers of climate change, scientists are thinking about a new plan: Moving animals in danger to new homes far from their old ones. This method, called assisted migration (迁徙), is meant to save these animals from rising temperatures and habitat (栖息地) loss. A recent example is the moving of the Tristram’s storm-petrel (海燕), a seabird that usually lives on low islands in Hawaii and Japan. Its main nesting place, Tern Island, is only 1.8 meters high and is being worn away by the sea. So, about 40 young birds were taken 800 kilometers away to Oahu. Biologist Erie VanderWerf of Pacific Rim Conservation said that climate change is making such actions more necessary. The hope is that one day, these birds can be brought back to their original home if the environment becomes better. This new way of protecting animals is becoming more accepted. There is a plan to change the Endangered Species Act to make it easier to move the most at-risk species to new places. Because of this, officials and scientists have named some animals and plants that might be moved, such as Florida’s Key deer, the Karner blue butterfly, and some desert plants and lizards. However, not everyone agrees with this plan. Some lawmakers say that putting new species into different ecosystems can cause problems we don’t expect, like creating invasive (入侵的) species or harming the environment in unknown ways. This discussion shows a big change in how we think about protecting nature. Jason McLachlan, a biologist at the University of Notre Dame, says this is a basic change in our way of saving species. Because climate change is forcing animals to move quickly, the idea of what is “native” is being questioned. In the past, climate changes happened very slowly, over thousands of years, so animals and plants had time to get used to them. But now, the change is too fast for many ecosystems. 1．Why were the storm-petrels moved to Oahu? A．The weather was too cold. B．Their home was in danger. C．Scientists needed to study them. D．Too many petrels lived on Tern Island. 2．What can we know about Florida’s Key deer? A．They live on high mountains. B．They are under good protection. C．They may be moved to new places. D．They are brought back to their home. 3．What is the lawmakers’ concern about the assisted migration? A．It costs too much money. B．It will change the existing laws. C．It can bring about more habitat loss. D．It may lead to unexpected problems. 4．What is Jason’s attitude to the assisted migration? A．Unfriendly. B．Uncertain. C．Supportive. D．Cautious. The world is full of interesting paradoxes (悖论). Perhaps one of the biggest paradoxes, however, is how can a frog get smaller as it grows up? Meet the paradox frog, found in South America and Trinidad. Its name comes from its strange life cycle — a giant tadpole (蝌蚪) turns into a little frog. Specifically, the tadpoles of the paradox frog are three to four times larger than the adults. While tadpoles can grow up to 22 cm long, the adult frogs are only 8 cm long. Several other species of frogs also undergo this unusual size change, but the paradox frog holds the record for having the longest tadpoles. So, how do the giant tadpoles turn into such little frogs? Easy. At least half of the frog’s tail is tail. If the tail loses, this tadpole turns into a normal, relatively small adult, with a body length of around 7 cm. These animals possess a wide range of adaptations which help them to live in the water. The eyes and nose sit near the front of the head which allows them to sit just below the water’s surface while still breathing. They live and produce young ones in and around a variety of still-water habitats. Some eggs are laid in permanent pools, while others are laid in more temporary ponds that will later dry up. Those laid in smaller, temporary waters, with less food or more aquatic predators (水生捕食者), don’t get to grow so big. But those laid in larger, more permanent ponds, with more food and fewer predators, do. In this situation, being big may aid survival, as the fish and other animals that eat smaller tadpoles are less likely to take a bite. In some localized populations they are affected by habitat loss from expanding farming operations and human settlement. Small numbers are collected to supply the international pet trade. In general, however, the population of the paradox frog is considered stable and the species is relatively common across its range. 1．What phenomenon does the author point out in paragraph 1? A．A small tadpole turns into a frog. B．A species breaks growth laws of nature. C．Frogs widely spreads in America. D．The truth often goes against expectation. 2．What is mainly discussed about the paradox frog in paragraph 2? A．Its unusual growth pattern. B．Its difference from tadpoles. C．Its normal body structure. D．Its wide range of length. 3．What is the benefit for the paradox tadpoles growing so large? A．To attract the animals they feed on. B．To make themselves more noticeable. C．To keep their weight at a perfect level. D．To reduce the risk of being eaten. 4．What can we learn about the paradox frog from the last paragraph? A．It is declining in general population. B．It is a relatively stable species. C．It is a threat to the environment. D．It largely relies on man-made habitats. Scientists are using some unusual helpers in their efforts to predict earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and other natural phenomena. They are signing up thousands of dogs, goats, and other farmyard animals — as well as a wide range of wildlife — in studies that will monitor their movements from space. The program uses tiny equipment fitted to animals. Their movements will be tracked from space. “The aim is not only to study how they react to upcoming natural events but also to examine animal migration, the spread of diseases among animals, and the impact of climate change,” said project leader Martin Wikelski. “Early experiments in Sicily on the sides of Mount Etna have shown promising results,” said Wikelski. “We have found that the behavior of goats is quite effective in predicting large volcanic eruptions.” The animals become nervous before an eruption and refuse to go to higher areas they would usually visit gladly. “They have a premonition of what is coming. We don’t know how they do it, but they do,” said Wikelski. Similarly, researchers monitoring dogs, sheep, and other farm animals in the Abruzzo mountains found that these animals had foreseen even out of eight major earthquakes in the region over the past 12 years. “We are now able to track most things,” added Wikelski. “For example, we can survey wildlife health from space,” he said. Electronic ear tags fitted to wild pigs weigh only 30 grams. Changes in an animal’s movements show if the pig develops a disease. Knowing when a disease outbreak occurs in the wild can help control its impact on farms, researchers say. “This is a big change for wildlife disease monitoring,” said Kevin Morelle, a scientist at the Max Planck Institute. The technology should also help scientists understand the processes that drive migrations Their movements could soon uncover the secret behind the 2,000-mile migrations they make between Europe and Africa every year. “We will also be able to study how animal populations react to habitat changes caused by global warming,” said Wikelski. 1．What is the main purpose of the program mentioned in the text? A．To track animal migration routes globally. B．To research the impact of climate change on wildlife. C．To monitor the spread of diseases among farm animals. D．To predict natural disasters and study ecological issues. 2．What does the underlined phrase “have a premonition of” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Guess randomly. B．Predict in advance. C．ignore instinctively. D．Monitor on purpose. 3．Why are electronic ear tags fitted to wild pigs? A．To keep track of their migration paths. B．To study their reaction to global warming. C．To monitor their health and disease outbreaks. D．To predict volcanic eruptions in this region. 4．What can we infer about the technology in studying migrations? A．It focuses on how habitat changes affect migration routes. B．It has already uncovered the secret of 2,000-mile migrations. C．It is mainly used to track endangered species during migrations. D．It will help explain the reasons behind animals’ long-distance journeys. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 2 Wildlife Protection 单元话题阅读理解 Unit 2 Wildlife Protection单元话题：野生动物保护 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 Three years ago, Nikki Robinson came across a little raccoon (浣熊) by the roadside and rescued it. She tried repeatedly to take it to wildlife centers, but was disheartened by the lack of available support. Eventually, her mother Linda, who had prior experience in raising raccoons, was persuaded to take the little animal in. They named him Little Hands and fell in love with the trash panda. Linda and Nikki fed him, raised him, and eventually let him go. To their surprise, Little Hands kept coming back, sometimes after a few days, sometimes a few months. He would come back and ask for hugs, food, and just love. Little Hands was taken care of by Linda. He was allowed to come and go as he pleased. He was very fearful of any human or animal that he didn’t grow up with, but would come back to visit them most nights. Linda would leave food out for him every night and sit outside on the porch swing before bed, waiting for his visit. The first thing he would do is that he would climb over to Linda on the swing, sit beside her, and want pats from her. “Little Hands stayed with us for about two and a half months before he fully returned to the wild. He has always been a calm, peaceful raccoon, very loving and caring, even as he matured. But still wild enough he lives successfully on his own,” Nikki said. People asked Nikki what their reaction was when Little Hands returned to them. “Pure joy. And every time he came back it was a more and more joyous occasion especially because he wanted our attention as well as our food.” At last, Nikki said: “Be kind. We share the planet with so many creatures that need to be respected. They are capable of complex social systems and emotions.” 1．What was Nikki’s main reason for deciding to help the raccoon? A．She was disappointed with her mother. B．She had much experience in raising raccoons. C．She had trouble finding a proper help elsewhere. D．She wanted to keep it as a pet from the beginning. 2．Why would Little Hands return after being set free? A．Because he could get some food and love. B．Because he wanted to show his thanks to them. C．Because he was afraid of living in the wild alone. D．Because he liked playing on the swing with Linda. 3．Which of the following expressions best describes Nikki and her mother? A．Devoted and considerate. B．Kind and generous. C．Sympathetic and curious. D．Warmhearted and caring. 4．What can we know from the last paragraph? A．Creatures should be valued for their emotions. B．People must share what they have with animals. C．People should be in harmony with other creatures. D．Many creatures are good at socializing with people. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了母女二人收留了一个小浣熊，之后虽然放生，但是小浣熊留恋与母女在一起的日子，经常返回到母女二人的住处，她们之间建立了深厚的感情。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“She tried repeatedly to take it to wildlife centers, but was disheartened by the lack of available support. Eventually, her mother Linda, who had prior experience in raising raccoons, was persuaded to take the little animal in.(她多次尝试将这只小动物送到野生动物救助中心，但因缺乏可获取的援助而感到灰心丧气。最终，她母亲Linda达被说服收留了这只小家伙，Linda此前有过饲养浣熊的经验。)”可知，Nikki收养小浣熊的主要原因是无法获取适当的帮助，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“He would come back and ask for hugs, food, and just love.(他会回来要拥抱，要食物，要爱。)”可知，小浣熊被放生后仍回来的原因是可以得到食物和爱，故选A。 3．推理判断题。 根据第二段“Linda and Nikki fed him, raised him, and eventually let him go.(Linda和Nikki喂养他，抚养他，最后让他走了。)”和第三段“Linda would leave food out for him every night and sit outside on the porch swing before bed, waiting for his visit.(Linda每晚都会给他留些吃的，然后在睡觉前坐在门廊的秋千上，等着他的到来。)”可知，Nikki母女心地善良且富有爱心，因此可用warmhearted和caring来描述她们。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“We share the planet with so many creatures that need to be respected. They are capable of complex social systems and emotions.(我们和这么多需要被尊重的生物共享这个星球。他们能够理解复杂的社会系统和情感。)”可知，我们可以从最后一段了解到人们应该与其他生物和谐相处，故选C。 Three years ago, Nikki Robinson came across a little raccoon (浣熊)by the roadside and rescued it. She tried repeatedly to take it to wildlife centers, but was disheartened by the lack of available support. Eventually, her mother Linda, who had prior experience in raising raccoons, was persuaded to take the little animal in. They named him Little Hands and fell in love with the trash panda. Linda and Nikki fed him, raised him, and eventually let him go. To their surprise, Little Hands kept coming back, sometimes after a few days, sometimes a few months. He would come back and ask for hugs, food, and just love. Little Hands was taken care of by Linda. He was allowed to come and go as he pleased. He was very fearful of any human or animal that he didn’t grow up with, but would come back to visit them most nights. Linda would leave food out for him every night and sit outside on the porch swing before bed, waiting for his visit. The first thing he would do is that he would climb over to Linda on the swing, sit beside her, and want pats from her. “Little Hands stayed with us for about two and a half months before he fully returned to the wild. He has always been a calm, peaceful raccoon, very loving and caring, even as he matured. But still wild enough he lives successfully on his own,” Nikki said. People asked Nikki what their reaction was when Little Hands returned to them. “Pure joy. And every time he came back it was a more and more joyous occasion especially because he wanted our attention as well as our food.” At last, Nikki said: “Be kind. We share the planet with so many creatures that need to be respected. They are capable of complex social systems and emotions.” 1．What was Nikki’s main reason for deciding to help the raccoon? A．She was disappointed with her mother. B．She had much experience in raising raccoons. C．She had trouble finding a proper help elsewhere. D．She wanted to keep it as a pet from the beginning. 2．Why would Little Hands return after being set free? A．Because he could get some food and love. B．Because he wanted to show his thanks to them. C．Because he was afraid of living in the wild alone. D．Because he liked playing on the swing with Linda. 3．Which of the following expressions best describes Nikki and her mother? A．Devoted and considerate. B．Kind and generous. C．Sympathetic and curious. D．Warmhearted and caring. 4．What can we know from the last paragraph? A．Creatures should be valued for their emotions. B．People must share what they have with animals. C．People should be in harmony with other creatures. D．Many creatures are good at socializing with people. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述妮基救助小浣熊并与其建立深厚情谊，领悟人与动物应和谐共处的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“She tried repeatedly to take it to wildlife centers, but was disheartened by the lack of available support. (她多次试图把它送到野生动物救助中心，但因缺乏可用的帮助而感到沮丧)”可知，妮基决定自己帮助这只浣熊的主要原因是她没能从其他地方找到合适的救助途径。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“To their surprise, Little Hands kept coming back, sometimes after a few days, sometimes a few months. He would come back and ask for hugs, food, and just love. (令她们惊讶的是，Little Hands会不断回来，有时几天，有时几个月。它回来是为了寻求拥抱、食物和关爱)”可知，Little Hands被放生后还会回来的原因是它能从妮基母女这里得到食物和关爱。故选A项。 3．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Nikki Robinson came across a little raccoon by the roadside and rescued it. (妮基・罗宾逊在路边遇到一只小浣熊并救了它)”、“Eventually, her mother Linda, who had prior experience in raising raccoons, was persuaded to take the little animal in. (最终，她的母亲琳达被说服收留了这只小动物，琳达之前养过浣熊)”，第二段中的“Linda and Nikki fed him, raised him (琳达和妮基喂养它、照料它)”，以及第三段中的“Linda would leave food out for him every night and sit outside on the porch swing before bed, waiting for his visit (琳达每晚都会为它留食物，睡前坐在门廊的秋千上，等着它来)”可知，妮基母女救助、照料小浣熊，还贴心等待它回家，这些行为体现出她们热心且体贴的特质。选项D项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Be kind. We share the planet with so many creatures that need to be respected. They are capable of complex social systems and emotions. (要心怀善意。我们与众多需要被尊重的生物共享这个星球。它们拥有复杂的社会体系和情感)”可知，这段话想传达的是人类应该与其他生物和谐共处。故选C项。 Snow cover in the Sierra Nevada is expected to decrease overall as the climate warms, but avalanche (雪崩) frequency could remain the same or even increase. That’s bad news for bighorn sheep (大角羊) that live there. In John Muir’s book The Mountains of California, he praised the “perfect strength and beauty” of the wild Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep. After overcoming its first threats — diseases that domestic sheep brought to the Sierra Nevada — the species made a slow comeback, the population raising from 100 in 1995 to 600 in 2015. But much of that conservation work is being undone by a new threat: avalanches. And the Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep population has halved since 2023. Ned Bair, a researcher at the University of California, and his colleagues tried to find out how avalanches might continue to affect bighorn sheep. They found that while snow cover might decrease in the Sierra Nevada as the climate warms, avalanches that kill bighorn sheep might not. While bighorn sheep exist in other western mountain areas, the Sierra Nevada group is distinct. “They like to live in very challenging environments, so the avalanche is a problem,” Bair said. Snow is an essential water source for bighorn sheep, but it can also be dangerous. In the 2022-2023 winter in California, avalanches killed at least 73 bighorn sheep, with 12 deaths from just one avalanche, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The researchers have predicted how much snow would fall throughout the Sierra Nevada under future climate change. They found that while snow cover would generally decrease in the future, the decrease would mostly be at lower areas, where snowfall might become rain: Where bighorn sheep live will have fewer change to snow cover. There may be even an increase in snowfall as climate change increases the number and strength of California’s rivers. More snow could mean more avalanches, leading to more bighorn sheep deaths. “It’s a hard population to sustain,” Bair said. “I think there are some real challenges with ensuring at least my children the opportunity to see a bighorn sheep in the wild when they’re at my age.” 1．Why did the number of bighorn sheep decrease greatly in 195? A．Climate change threatened them. B．They were hunted by nearby people. C．Other sheep spread illness to them. D．Nobody paid attention to them. 2．What can we know about Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep? A．They’re the strongest wild sheep species. B．They’re dependent on snow for survival. C．They’re ancestors of other bighorn sheep. D．They’re mostly killed from 2022 to 2023. 3．What can we infer from Bair’s words in the last paragraph? A．Climate threats can be overcome. B．It’s hard to see bighorn sheep now. C．Bighorn sheep may die out. D．He wants kids to study bighorn sheep. 4．What’s the best title for the text? A．Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep Face Death Threat B．Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep Adapt to Climate Change C．Avalanches in Sierra Nevada Break Ecosystem Balance D．Climate Warming Changes the Landscape in Sierra Nevada 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了气候变化背景下，雪崩对内华达山脉大角羊种群造成的威胁，以及对其未来生存的担忧。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段第二句“After overcoming its first threats — diseases that domestic sheep brought to the Sierra Nevada — the species made a slow comeback, the population raising from 100 in 195 to 600 in 2015. (在克服了最初由家养绵羊传入内华达山脉的疾病威胁后，该物种开始缓慢恢复，其数量从195年的100只增长到了2015年的600只)”可知，在195年，大角羊数量仅为100只的极低水平，其直接原因是家养绵羊带来的疾病。故选C项。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第四段第三句“Snow is an essential water source for bighorn sheep, but it can also be dangerous. (雪是大角羊至关重要的水源，但它也可能是危险的)”可知，雪对于大角羊的生存至关重要，是其基本水源。选项B“它们的生存依赖于雪”是对这一关系的合理推断，大角羊对雪的依赖性是明确的。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段第二句“I think there are some real challenges with ensuring at least my children the opportunity to see a bighorn sheep in the wild when they’re at my age.” (我认为，要确保至少我的孩子在我这个年纪时有机会在野外看到大角羊，确实面临一些真正的挑战)”可知，该句话表达了他对大角羊未来能否持续存在的深切担忧，暗示如果不解决当前的雪崩导致的死亡威胁，这一物种可能在未来几十年内从野外消失，使得后代无缘得见。选项C“大角羊可能会灭绝”是对这种担忧和未来可能性的合理推断。故选C项。 4．主旨大意题。文章首段即点明核心矛盾：气候变暖背景下，雪崩频率可能不减反增，这对大角羊是坏消息。第二段写疾病威胁虽被克服，但雪崩如今成为更紧迫的生存威胁。第三段、第四段详细阐述了大角羊的生存现状既依赖雪，但也面临雪崩威胁，雪崩导致其死亡而数量锐减，第五段写明研究预测，其栖息地积雪变化不大甚至可能增多，导致更多雪崩。文章反复强调雪崩是导致大角羊死亡、种群难以维持的主要威胁。由此可知，选项A“内华达山脉大角羊面临死亡威胁”精准地概括了全文的核心议题，即大角羊正面临来自雪崩的生存威胁。故选A项。 27-year-old Cui Can, a lawyer working in Chengdu, made an unusual career choice in early 2023: specializing in pet-related disputes (纠纷). His change came from a late-night idea while working overtime, accompanied only by his long-haired cat Ultraman. “I was burdened by heavy civil case workloads, but Ultraman’s quiet comfort made me realize my strong interest in pet-related legal issues,” he recalled. Before focusing on this area, Cui dealt with a wide range of civil cases for years after graduating in 2021 and starting his own business in 2023. Now, he deals with cases like vet (兽医) care mistakes, accidental death, etc. One very sad case left Cui a deep memory: a young man’s dog died during a regular dental treatment because the clinic forgot pre-anesthesia (麻醉前) checks. The owner fell into severe depression and asked for an apology instead of just money, but the clinic refused to say it was wrong. Cui’s work matches China’s fast-growing pet population. A 2024 Goldman Sachs report showed that the number of pets in China was larger than the number of children under four for the first time, and it is expected to double by 2030. While pets are increasingly seen as family members, legal protection is slow to follow. Without a special animal protection law, lawyers rely on unclear Civil Code rules, leading to light punishments for harm or carelessness. Some practical problems also exist: owners often lack important proof like medical records, vet testing technology is not well developed, and judges lack expert support. To solve these problems, Cui set up the Pet Legal Alliance in March, a WeChat group with over 1,000 working lawyers who are also pet owners. They share resources, discuss important cases and give suggestions to local governments on making animal protection rules. “Pets are life partners, not just things we own.” he said, “We’ re working hard to change the law, one case at a time.” 1．What led Cui Can to specialize in pet-related disputes? A．The demand for pet-related case lawyers. B．His childhood experience of raising pets. C．The inspiration from his pet cat Ultraman. D．Dissatisfaction of heavy civil case workload. 2．What can we infer about the Xi’an dog case? A．The clinic was severely punished by law. B．The dog died of natural causes in the end C．The owner received much money as payment. D．Emotional comfort mattered more to the owner. 3．What is the main challenge in pet legal protection. A．Pet lawyers lack experience in such cases. B．Punishments for harm to pets are too light. C．There are no special animal protection laws. D．Pet owners fail to collect necessary evidence. 4．Which is the best title for the passage? A．China’s Rapidly Growing Pet Business B．A Lawyer Fighting for Pets’ Legal Rights C．A New Way to Settle Pet-Related Disputes D．The Importance of Animal Protection Laws 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述律师崔灿受宠物猫启发，专攻宠物相关法律纠纷，针对行业法律短板成立联盟，推动完善宠物保护相关规则。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“His change came from a late-night idea while working overtime, accompanied only by his long-haired cat Ultraman. “I was burdened by heavy civil case workloads, but Ultraman’s quiet comfort made me realize my strong interest in pet-related legal issues,” he recalled.(他的转变源于一次加班深夜的灵感，当时只有他的长毛猫奥特曼陪伴着他。他回忆道：“繁重的民事案件工作让我不堪重负，但奥特曼无声的陪伴让我意识到自己对宠物相关法律问题有着浓厚的兴趣。”)”可知，是宠物猫奥特曼的陪伴启发了崔灿，让他决定专攻宠物相关纠纷案件。故选C项。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段“One very sad case left Cui a deep memory: a young man’s dog died during a regular dental treatment because the clinic forgot pre-anesthesia (麻醉前) checks. The owner fell into severe depression and asked for an apology instead of just money, but the clinic refused to say it was wrong.(有一个令人痛心的案例给崔留下了深刻的印象：一名年轻男子的狗在一次常规牙科治疗中死亡，原因是诊所遗漏了麻醉前检查。狗主人陷入重度抑郁，他没有索要金钱赔偿，而是要求诊所道歉，但诊所却拒不认错。)”可知，对于这位狗主人来说，情感上的慰藉（道歉）比金钱更重要。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“While pets are increasingly seen as family members, legal protection is slow to follow. Without a special animal protection law, lawyers rely on unclear Civil Code rules, leading to light punishments for harm or carelessness. (虽然宠物越来越被视为家庭成员，但相关法律保护却滞后不前。由于没有专门的动物保护法，律师只能依据《民法典》中模糊的条款办案，导致对伤害或疏忽行为的惩罚力度较轻。)”可知，宠物法律保护面临的主要挑战是没有专门的动物保护法。故选C项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文特别是第一段“27-year-old Cui Can, a lawyer working in Chengdu, made an unusual career choice in early 2023: specializing in pet-related disputes (纠纷). His change came from a late-night idea while working overtime, accompanied only by his long-haired cat Ultraman. “I was burdened by heavy civil case workloads, but Ultraman’s quiet comfort made me realize my strong interest in pet-related legal issues,” he recalled.(27岁的崔灿是一名在成都工作的律师，他在2023年初做出了一个不同寻常的职业选择：专攻宠物相关纠纷案件。他的转变源于一次加班深夜的灵感，当时只有他的长毛猫奥特曼陪伴着他。他回忆道：“繁重的民事案件工作让我不堪重负，但奥特曼无声的陪伴让我意识到自己对宠物相关法律问题有着浓厚的兴趣。”)”可知，文章围绕律师崔灿展开，讲述他受宠物猫启发，转而专攻宠物相关法律纠纷，处理典型案件，并针对行业痛点成立宠物法律联盟，推动相关法律完善的故事，核心是讲述“一位为宠物维权的律师”。故选B项。 The African elephant, the largest land animal remaining on earth, is of great importance to African ecosystem. Unlike other animals, the African elephant is to a great extent the builder of its environment. As a big planteater, it largely shapes the forest and savanna (稀树草原) surroundings in which it lives, therefore setting the terms of existence for millions of other animals that live in its habitat (栖息地). It is the elephant’s great desire for food that makes it a disturber of the environment and an important builder of its habitat. In its continuous search for the 300 pounds of plants it must have every day, it kills small trees and underbrush, and pulls branches off big trees. This results in numerous open spaces in both deep tropical forests and in the woodlands that cover part of the African savannas. In these open spaces are numerous plants at various stages of growth that attract a variety of other planteaters. Take the rainforests for example. In their natural state, the spreading branches overhead shut out sunlight and prevent the growth of plants on the forest floor. By pulling down trees and eating plants, elephants make open spaces, allowing new plants to grow on the forest floor. In such situations, the forests become suitable for large hoofed planteaters to move around and for small planteaters to get their food as well. What worries scientists now is that the African elephant has become an endangered species. If the elephant disappears, scientists say, many other animals will also disappear from vast areas of forest and savanna, greatly changing and worsening the whole ecosystem. 1．What is the passage mainly about? A．Disappearance of African elephants. B．The eating habit of African elephants. C．The effect of African elephants’ search for food. D．Forests and savannas as habitats for African elephants. 2．What does the underlined phrase “setting the terms” most probably mean? A．Fixing the time. B．Worsening the state. C．Improving the quality. D．Deciding the conditions. 3．What do we know about the open spaces in the passage? A．They are home to many endangered animals. B．They provide food mainly for African elephants. C．They result from the destruction of rainforests. D．They are attractive to different kinds of plant-eating animals. 4．The passage is developed mainly by __________. A．giving examples B．describing the changes in space order C．pointing out similarities and differences D．showing the effect and then explaining the causes 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了非洲象对非洲生态系统的重要性，特别是其觅食行为对环境的影响以及非洲象面临灭绝的现状。 1．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Unlike other animals, the African elephant is to a great extent the builder of its environment. As a big planteater, it largely shapes the forest and savanna (稀树草原) surroundings in which it lives, therefore setting the terms of existence for millions of other animals that live in its habitat (栖息地). (与其他动物不同，非洲象在很大程度上是其环境的建设者。作为大型食草动物，它在很大程度上塑造了它所生活的森林和稀树草原环境，从而为生活在栖息地的数百万其他动物设定了生存条件)”以及最后一段“What worries scientists now is that the African elephant has become an endangered species. If the elephant disappears, scientists say, many other animals will also disappear from vast areas of forest and savanna, greatly changing and worsening the whole ecosystem. (科学家们现在担心的是，非洲象已经成为濒危物种。科学家们说，如果大象消失了，许多其他动物也将从广阔的森林和稀树草原中消失，这将极大地改变和恶化整个生态系统)”可知，本文主要介绍了非洲象对非洲生态系统的重要性，特别是其觅食行为对环境的影响以及非洲象面临灭绝的现状。因此，本文的主要内容是“非洲象觅食行为的影响”。故选C项。 2．词句猜测题。根据第一段“As a big planteater, it largely shapes the forest and savanna (稀树草原) surroundings in which it lives, therefore setting the terms of existence for millions of other animals that live in its habitat (栖息地). (作为大型食草动物，它在很大程度上塑造了它所生活的森林和稀树草原环境，从而为生活在栖息地的数百万其他动物的生存setting the term)”可知，非洲象在很大程度上塑造了它所生活的森林和稀树草原环境，进而为生活在栖息地的数百万其他动物设定了生存条件，所以“setting the terms”意为“决定条件”。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段“This results in numerous open spaces in both deep tropical forests and in the woodlands that cover part of the African savannas. In these open spaces are numerous plants at various stages of growth that attract a variety of other planteaters. (这导致在热带雨林和覆盖部分非洲稀树草原的林地中出现了许多开阔地。在这些开阔地上，有许多处于不同生长阶段的植物，吸引着各种各样的其他食草动物)”可知，开阔地吸引了各种各样的食草动物。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。根据第二段“It is the elephant’s great desire for food that makes it a disturber of the environment and an important builder of its habitat. In its continuous search for the 40 pounds of plants it must have every day, it kills small trees and underbrush, and pulls branches off big trees. This results in numerous open spaces in both deep tropical forests and in the woodlands that cover part of the African savannas. (正是大象对食物的巨大渴望使它成为环境的破坏者和栖息地的重要建设者。在它每天不断寻找40磅植物的过程中，它杀死小树和灌木丛，并从大树上扯下树枝。这导致在热带雨林和覆盖部分非洲稀树草原的林地中出现了许多开阔地)”以及第三段“Take the rainforests for example. In their natural state, the spreading branches overhead shut out sunlight and prevent the growth of plants on the forest floor. By pulling down trees and eating plants, elephants make open spaces, allowing new plants to grow on the forest floor. In such situations, the forests become suitable for large hoofed planteaters to move around and for small planteaters to get their food as well. (以热带雨林为例。在自然状态下，头顶上伸展的树枝挡住了阳光，阻止了森林地面上植物的生长。通过拔倒树木和吃植物，大象制造了开阔地，使新的植物能够在森林地面上生长。在这种情况下，森林变得适合大型有蹄食草动物四处走动，也适合小型食草动物获取食物)”可知，文章先介绍了非洲象觅食行为对环境的影响，然后解释了造成这种影响的原因，因此，文章主要通过展示影响然后解释原因来展开。故选D项。 THE MOMENT was completely unexpected. It came when 79-year-old Jane Goodall was helping return a chimpanzee (黑猩猩) called Wounda to the wild. They had not met before. As Wounda went out of her cage, she suddenly hugged and kissed Ms. Goodall. It might have been a thank you from all chimpanzees. Ms. Goodall never forgot the warmth of that embrace. She went to Kenya in 1957, influenced by Tarzan books — she was attracted by the natural world. She was seldom happier than when camping alone with binoculars (双筒望远镜), a kettle and baked beans. While working there with the chimpanzees, she found some things surprising. The chimpanzees, though mostly fruit-eaters, also ate meat. They slept in leafy nests, high in the trees. After fights, they made gestures of friendliness. The impressive scene came when she noticed David sitting by a termite (白蚁) hill. In his hand was a grass stem, which he stuck into the nest to bring out termites to eat. In short, he was preparing and using tools. Until then, making tools was thought to be unique to humans. On a trip to Gombe in 1990, she was frightened to see that the land outside the reserve had been destroyed. The trees had gone, the soil was poor and the villagers were struggling to survive. From then on she began to speak out, telling all who would listen that it was time to change the world. In 1991 she set up Roots & Shoots, a programme that engaged children to choose projects that would help animals. Her message was simple: each day, each of them should do something to make the world better. Her programme was aimed at the young, because she was especially saddened by the despair she saw among them. The programme spread to more than 75 countries, and soon she was spending 300 days a year travelling the world to check on progress. Devoted her whole life to her pioneering causes, she passed away on Oct 1, 2025 at the age of 91. 1．Which word can best describe Jane Goodall’s work in Paragraph 1? A．Rewarding. B．Tough. C．Tiresome. D．Relaxing. 2．What drove Jane Goodall to start speaking out? A．A request from villagers. B．Environmental damage. C．Her desire to set up a project. D．Her discovery about chimpanzees. 3．What can we learn about Roots & Shoots? A．It focused on animal research. B．It failed to work out as planned. C．It aimed to comfort the sad children. D．It called on the young to act for a better world. 4．Which of the following shows the right order about Jane Goodall? ①She saw that the forest outside Gombe was in very bad condition. ②She started the Roots & Shoots program for young people. ③She was hugged by a chimp named Wounda when it was set free. ④She found out that chimps can make and use tools to eat. ⑤She went to Africa for the first time because she loved nature stories. A．③—⑤—④—①—② B．③—④—⑤—①—② C．⑤—①—④—②—③ D．⑤—④—①—②—③ 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述珍・古道尔投身黑猩猩研究、关注环境并开展公益项目的一生及其成就。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中“As Wounda went out of her cage, she suddenly hugged and kissed Ms. Goodall. It might have been a thank you from all chimpanzees. Ms. Goodall never forgot the warmth of that embrace.(当旺达走出笼子时，它突然拥抱并亲吻了古道尔女士。这或许是所有黑猩猩的一份谢意。古道尔女士永远不会忘记那个拥抱带来的温暖)”可知，她的工作收获了黑猩猩的亲近与回应，是值得的、有意义的。A. Rewarding值得的；B. Tough艰难的；C. Tiresome令人厌烦的；D. Relaxing令人放松的。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“On a trip to Gombe in 1990, she was frightened to see that the land outside the reserve had been destroyed. The trees had gone, the soil was poor and the villagers were struggling to survive. From then on she began to speak out, telling all who would listen that it was time to change the world.(在1990年的冈贝之旅中，她惊恐地看到保护区外的土地已经被破坏了。树木不见了，土壤贫瘠，村民们在为生存而挣扎。从那时起，她开始公开发声，告诉所有愿意倾听的人，是时候改变世界了)” 可知，是环境破坏的现状促使她站出来呼吁改变。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“In 1991 she set up Roots & Shoots, a programme that engaged children to choose projects that would help animals. Her message was simple: each day, each of them should do something to make the world better.(1991 年，她创立了“根与芽”项目，该项目让孩子们自主选择有助于动物的项目。她的理念很简单：每一天，每个人都应该做些事让世界变得更美好)”可知，这个项目号召年轻人行动起来改善世界。故选 D。 4．细节理解题。根据文章第二段首句“She went to Kenya in 1957, influenced by Tarzan books — she was attracted by the natural world.(1957年，受《人猿泰山》书籍的影响，她去了肯尼亚——她被自然世界所吸引)”即⑤“1957 年，受《人猿泰山》书籍影响前往肯尼亚”；接着第二段最后“In short, he was preparing and using tools. Until then, making tools was thought to be unique to humans.(简而言之，他正在准备和使用工具。在那之前，制造工具被认为是人类独有的)”即④“在肯尼亚研究时发现黑猩猩会制作使用工具”；然后第三段“On a trip to Gombe in 1990, she was frightened to see that the land outside the reserve had been destroyed.(1990年，在贡贝的一次旅行中，她惊恐地看到保护区外的土地被破坏了)”即①“1990 年在贡贝发现保护区外环境破坏”；再第四段“In 1991 she set up Roots & Shoots...（1991年，她创立了“根与芽”项目……）”即②“1991 年创立“根与芽”项目”；最后对应第一段“As Wounda went out of her cage, she suddenly hugged and kissed Ms. Goodall.(当温达走出笼子时，她突然拥抱并亲吻了古道尔女士)”，该事件在项目创立之后，即③“帮助黑猩猩旺达回归野外时被拥抱”，所以顺序是⑤—④—①—②—③，故选D。 Wild animals seem to have escaped the Indian Ocean tsunami, adding weight to ideas that they possess a “sixth sense” for disasters, experts said on Thursday. Sri Lanka wildlife officials have said the giant waves that killed over 24,000 people along the Indian Ocean island’s coast seemingly missed wild beasts, with no dead animals found. “No elephants are dead, not even a dead hare or rabbit. I think animals can sense disaster. They have a sixth sense. They know when things are happening.” H.D．Ratnayake, deputy director of Sri Lankan’s Wildlife Department, said on Wednesday. The waves washed floodwaters up to 3 km (2 miles) inland at Yale National Park in the southeast, Sri Lankan’s biggest wildlife reserve and home to hundreds of wild elephants. “There has been a lot of evidence about dogs barking or birds migrating before volcanic eruptions or earthquakes. But it has not been proven,” said Matthew van Leroy, an animal behavior specialist at Johannesburg Zoo. “There have been no specific studies because you can’t really test it in a lab or field setting.” he said. Other authorities agreed with this conclusion. “Wildlife seems to be able to pick up certain phenomenon, especially birds. There are many reports of birds detecting coming disasters.” said Clive Walker, who has written several books on African wildlife. Animals certainly rely on the known senses such as smell or hearing to avoid danger such as predators (食肉动物). The idea of an animal “sixth sense” is a lasting one that the evidence on Sri Lankan’s damaged coast is likely to add to. 1．This passage is mainly about________. A．why animals can save them from natural disasters B．the different opinions about animals natural power C．how to protect the wildlife when disaster happens D．the damage that was caused in the Indian Ocean tsunami 2．What does the underlined phrase “adding weight to” in the first paragraph probably mean? A．Reducing the importance of B．Providing more support for C．Expressing disagreement with D．Making fun of 3．Which of the following is true according to the text？ A．It has been proved that animals have a “sixth sense”. B．It’s generally considered that animals can sense the coming of disasters. C．Research has been made on the special movements of animals before disasters. D．Animals have depended on the known senses to escape the Indian Ocean tsunami. 4．What does the term “sixth sense” in the text means? A．It is the animal’s imagination in the brain. B．It is a kind of sense that is the same as smell or hearing. C．It is the natural ability of animals that can save them from danger. D．It is some hidden power to say in advance that something will happen. 5．Which section does the text most probably appear in a newspaper? A．News Report. B．Culture. C．Science Fiction. D．Discovery. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．D 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了专家称野生动物似乎在印度洋海啸中幸免于难，这为它们拥有“第六感”能感知灾难的说法提供了支持。 1．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段“Wild animals seem to have escaped the Indian Ocean tsunami, adding weight to ideas that they possess a “sixth sense” for disasters, experts said on Thursday.(专家于周四表示，野生动物似乎成功躲过了印度洋海啸的袭击，这为它们具备灾难“第六感”的观点增添了佐证。)”以及第三段““No elephants are dead, not even a dead hare or rabbit. I think animals can sense disaster. They have a sixth sense. They know when things are happening.” H.D. Ratnayake, deputy director of Sri Lankan’s Wildlife Department, said on Wednesday.(“没有大象死亡，甚至没有一只野兔或兔子死亡。我认为动物能感知灾难。它们有第六感。它们知道何时会有事情发生。”斯里兰卡野生动物保护局副局长H.D. Ratnayake于周三说道。)” 可知，文章核心围绕“动物为何能从自然灾害中逃生（即具备感知灾难的能力）”展开。故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据第一段“Wild animals seem to have escaped the Indian Ocean tsunami, adding weight to ideas that they possess a “sixth sense” for disasters, experts said on Thursday.(专家于周四表示，野生动物似乎成功躲过了印度洋海啸的袭击，这为它们具备灾难“第六感”的观点adding weight to。)”可知，野生动物似乎躲过了印度洋海啸，这为它们拥有对灾难的“第六感”的说法提供了支持，所以adding weight to意为“提供更多的支持”。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段““No elephants are dead, not even a dead hare or rabbit. I think animals can sense disaster. They have a sixth sense. They know when things are happening.” H.D. Ratnayake, deputy director of Sri Lankan’s Wildlife Department, said on Wednesday.(“没有大象死亡，甚至没有一只野兔或兔子死亡。我认为动物能感知灾难。它们有第六感。它们知道何时会有事情发生。”斯里兰卡野生动物保护局副局长H.D. Ratnayake于周三说道。)”以及倒数第三段“Wildlife seems to be able to pick up certain phenomenon, especially birds. There are many reports of birds detecting coming disasters.(野生动物似乎能够察觉到某些现象，尤其是鸟类。有很多关于鸟类探测即将到来的灾难的报道。)”可知，人们普遍认为动物能感知灾难的到来。故选B。 4．词句猜测题。根据第一段“Wild animals seem to have escaped the Indian Ocean tsunami, adding weight to ideas that they possess a “sixth sense” for disasters, experts said on Thursday.(专家于周四表示，野生动物似乎成功躲过了印度洋海啸的袭击，这为它们具备灾难“sixth sense”的观点增添了佐证。)”以及第三段““No elephants are dead, not even a dead hare or rabbit. I think animals can sense disaster. They have a sixth sense. They know when things are happening.” H.D. Ratnayake, deputy director of Sri Lankan’s Wildlife Department, said on Wednesday.(“没有大象死亡，甚至没有一只野兔或兔子死亡。我认为动物能感知灾难。它们有第六感。它们知道何时会有事情发生。”斯里兰卡野生动物保护局副局长H.D. Ratnayake于周三说道。)”可知，动物能感知灾难，提前知道将要发生的事情，所以sixth sense指的是提前知道将要发生的事情的某种隐藏的力量。故选D。 5．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段“Wild animals seem to have escaped the Indian Ocean tsunami, adding weight to ideas that they possess a “sixth sense” for disasters, experts said on Thursday.(专家于周四表示，野生动物似乎成功躲过了印度洋海啸的袭击，这为它们具备灾难“第六感”的观点增添了佐证。)”可知，本文主要介绍了关于动物对自然灾害的感知能力的研究，属于科学发现类新闻，最可能出现在报纸的“发现”版面。故选D。 重难语篇提升练 Faced with the growing dangers of climate change, scientists are thinking about a new plan: Moving animals in danger to new homes far from their old ones. This method, called assisted migration (迁徙), is meant to save these animals from rising temperatures and habitat (栖息地) loss. A recent example is the moving of the Tristram’s storm-petrel (海燕), a seabird that usually lives on low islands in Hawaii and Japan. Its main nesting place, Tern Island, is only 1.8 meters high and is being worn away by the sea. So, about 40 young birds were taken 800 kilometers away to Oahu. Biologist Erie VanderWerf of Pacific Rim Conservation said that climate change is making such actions more necessary. The hope is that one day, these birds can be brought back to their original home if the environment becomes better. This new way of protecting animals is becoming more accepted. There is a plan to change the Endangered Species Act to make it easier to move the most at-risk species to new places. Because of this, officials and scientists have named some animals and plants that might be moved, such as Florida’s Key deer, the Karner blue butterfly, and some desert plants and lizards. However, not everyone agrees with this plan. Some lawmakers say that putting new species into different ecosystems can cause problems we don’t expect, like creating invasive (入侵的) species or harming the environment in unknown ways. This discussion shows a big change in how we think about protecting nature. Jason McLachlan, a biologist at the University of Notre Dame, says this is a basic change in our way of saving species. Because climate change is forcing animals to move quickly, the idea of what is “native” is being questioned. In the past, climate changes happened very slowly, over thousands of years, so animals and plants had time to get used to them. But now, the change is too fast for many ecosystems. 1．Why were the storm-petrels moved to Oahu? A．The weather was too cold. B．Their home was in danger. C．Scientists needed to study them. D．Too many petrels lived on Tern Island. 2．What can we know about Florida’s Key deer? A．They live on high mountains. B．They are under good protection. C．They may be moved to new places. D．They are brought back to their home. 3．What is the lawmakers’ concern about the assisted migration? A．It costs too much money. B．It will change the existing laws. C．It can bring about more habitat loss. D．It may lead to unexpected problems. 4．What is Jason’s attitude to the assisted migration? A．Unfriendly. B．Uncertain. C．Supportive. D．Cautious. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍应对气候变化的辅助迁徙策略，即转移濒危动物至新栖息地，同时探讨该策略的应用案例与争议。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Its main nesting place, Tern Island, is only 1.8 meters high and is being worn away by the sea. So, about 1 young birds were taken 800 kilometers away to Oahu. (它的主要筑巢地燕鸥岛海拔仅1.8米，正被海水侵蚀。因此，大约1只幼鸟被带到800公里外的瓦胡岛。)”可知，海燕被转移到瓦胡岛是因为它们的栖息地面临危险。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Because of this, officials and scientists have named some animals and plants that might be moved, such as Florida’s Key deer, the Karner blue butterfly, and some desert plants and lizards. (正因如此，官员和科学家列出了一些可能被转移的动植物，例如佛罗里达礁鹿、卡纳蓝蝴蝶以及一些沙漠植物和蜥蜴。)”可知，佛罗里达礁鹿可能会被转移到新的栖息地。故选C项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Some lawmakers say that putting new species into different ecosystems can cause problems we don’t expect, like creating invasive species or harming the environment in unknown ways. (一些立法者表示，将新物种引入不同的生态系统可能会引发意想不到的问题，比如产生入侵物种或以未知的方式破坏环境。)”可知，立法者担忧辅助迁徙可能会带来无法预料的问题。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。根据第五段中的“Jason McLachlan, a biologist at the University of Notre Dame, says this is a basic change in our way of saving species. Because climate change is forcing animals to move quickly, the idea of what is “native” is being questioned. (圣母大学生物学家杰森·麦克拉克伦表示，这是我们拯救物种方式的根本性变革。由于气候变化正迫使动物快速迁移，关于“本土物种”的定义也正受到质疑。)”可知，杰森认为辅助迁徙是顺应气候变化的物种保护新方式，由此可推断他对此策略的态度是支持的。故选C项。 The world is full of interesting paradoxes (悖论). Perhaps one of the biggest paradoxes, however, is how can a frog get smaller as it grows up? Meet the paradox frog, found in South America and Trinidad. Its name comes from its strange life cycle — a giant tadpole (蝌蚪) turns into a little frog. Specifically, the tadpoles of the paradox frog are three to four times larger than the adults. While tadpoles can grow up to 22 cm long, the adult frogs are only 8 cm long. Several other species of frogs also undergo this unusual size change, but the paradox frog holds the record for having the longest tadpoles. So, how do the giant tadpoles turn into such little frogs? Easy. At least half of the frog’s tail is tail. If the tail loses, this tadpole turns into a normal, relatively small adult, with a body length of around 7 cm. These animals possess a wide range of adaptations which help them to live in the water. The eyes and nose sit near the front of the head which allows them to sit just below the water’s surface while still breathing. They live and produce young ones in and around a variety of still-water habitats. Some eggs are laid in permanent pools, while others are laid in more temporary ponds that will later dry up. Those laid in smaller, temporary waters, with less food or more aquatic predators (水生捕食者), don’t get to grow so big. But those laid in larger, more permanent ponds, with more food and fewer predators, do. In this situation, being big may aid survival, as the fish and other animals that eat smaller tadpoles are less likely to take a bite. In some localized populations they are affected by habitat loss from expanding farming operations and human settlement. Small numbers are collected to supply the international pet trade. In general, however, the population of the paradox frog is considered stable and the species is relatively common across its range. 1．What phenomenon does the author point out in paragraph 1? A．A small tadpole turns into a frog. B．A species breaks growth laws of nature. C．Frogs widely spreads in America. D．The truth often goes against expectation. 2．What is mainly discussed about the paradox frog in paragraph 2? A．Its unusual growth pattern. B．Its difference from tadpoles. C．Its normal body structure. D．Its wide range of length. 3．What is the benefit for the paradox tadpoles growing so large? A．To attract the animals they feed on. B．To make themselves more noticeable. C．To keep their weight at a perfect level. D．To reduce the risk of being eaten. 4．What can we learn about the paradox frog from the last paragraph? A．It is declining in general population. B．It is a relatively stable species. C．It is a threat to the environment. D．It largely relies on man-made habitats. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．B 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了南美等地的悖论蛙有着蝌蚪大、成年蛙小的特殊生长模式，还具备水生适应能力，其种群整体稳定，仅局部受栖息地破坏等影响。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“The world is full of interesting paradoxes (悖论). Perhaps one of the biggest paradoxes, however, is how can a frog get smaller as it grows up? Meet the paradox frog, found in South America and Trinidad. Its name comes from its strange life cycle — a giant tadpole (蝌蚪) turns into a little frog.(这个世界充满了有趣的悖论。然而，其中最大的悖论之一便是：一只青蛙在长大过程中为何会变小呢？来看看这种名为“悖论蛙”的生物吧，它原产于南美洲和特立尼达。它的名字源于其奇特的生命周期——一只巨大的蝌蚪会变成一只小青蛙)”可知，作者在第一段中指出一个物种违背了自然界的生长规律。故选B。 2．主旨大意题。根据第二段“Specifically, the tadpoles of the paradox frog are three to four times larger than the adults. While tadpoles can grow up to 22 cm long, the adult frogs are only 8 cm long. Several other species of frogs also undergo this unusual size change, but the paradox frog holds the record for having the longest tadpoles. So, how do the giant tadpoles turn into such little frogs? Easy At least half of the frog’s tail is tail. If the tails lose, this tadpole turns into a normal, relatively small adult, with a body length of around 7 cm.(具体来说，悖论蛙的幼体比成年个体大三到四倍。幼体可以长到22厘米长，而成年青蛙只有8厘米长。其他几种蛙类也会经历这种罕见的体型变化，但悖论蛙拥有最长的幼体。那么，这些巨大的幼体是如何变成如此小的青蛙的呢？很简单。至少青蛙尾巴的一半是尾巴。如果尾巴脱落，这个幼体就会变成一个相对较小的正常成年青蛙，体长约为7厘米)”可知，第二段主要讨论了“悖论蛙”独特的生长模式。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“But those laid in larger, more permanent ponds, with more food and fewer predators, do. In this situation, being big may aid survival, as the fish and other animals that eat smaller tadpoles are less likely to take a bite.(但那些被安置在更大、更持久的池塘里、食物更丰富且天敌更少的蝌蚪也能长得很大。在这种情况下，体型较大或许有助于其生存，因为捕食较小蝌蚪的鱼类和其他动物不太可能将其咬食)”可知，这种具有悖论特征的蝌蚪长得如此之大，其好处是降低被吃掉的风险。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“In general, however, the population of the paradox frog is considered stable and the species is relatively common across its range. (不过总体而言，这种青蛙的种群数量被认为是稳定的，而且该物种在其分布范围内相对较为常见)”可知，“悖论蛙”是一种相对稳定的物种。故选B。 Scientists are using some unusual helpers in their efforts to predict earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and other natural phenomena. They are signing up thousands of dogs, goats, and other farmyard animals — as well as a wide range of wildlife — in studies that will monitor their movements from space. The program uses tiny equipment fitted to animals. Their movements will be tracked from space. “The aim is not only to study how they react to upcoming natural events but also to examine animal migration, the spread of diseases among animals, and the impact of climate change,” said project leader Martin Wikelski. “Early experiments in Sicily on the sides of Mount Etna have shown promising results,” said Wikelski. “We have found that the behavior of goats is quite effective in predicting large volcanic eruptions.” The animals become nervous before an eruption and refuse to go to higher areas they would usually visit gladly. “They have a premonition of what is coming. We don’t know how they do it, but they do,” said Wikelski. Similarly, researchers monitoring dogs, sheep, and other farm animals in the Abruzzo mountains found that these animals had foreseen even out of eight major earthquakes in the region over the past 12 years. “We are now able to track most things,” added Wikelski. “For example, we can survey wildlife health from space,” he said. Electronic ear tags fitted to wild pigs weigh only 30 grams. Changes in an animal’s movements show if the pig develops a disease. Knowing when a disease outbreak occurs in the wild can help control its impact on farms, researchers say. “This is a big change for wildlife disease monitoring,” said Kevin Morelle, a scientist at the Max Planck Institute. The technology should also help scientists understand the processes that drive migrations Their movements could soon uncover the secret behind the 2,000-mile migrations they make between Europe and Africa every year. “We will also be able to study how animal populations react to habitat changes caused by global warming,” said Wikelski. 1．What is the main purpose of the program mentioned in the text? A．To track animal migration routes globally. B．To research the impact of climate change on wildlife. C．To monitor the spread of diseases among farm animals. D．To predict natural disasters and study ecological issues. 2．What does the underlined phrase “have a premonition of” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Guess randomly. B．Predict in advance. C．ignore instinctively. D．Monitor on purpose. 3．Why are electronic ear tags fitted to wild pigs? A．To keep track of their migration paths. B．To study their reaction to global warming. C．To monitor their health and disease outbreaks. D．To predict volcanic eruptions in this region. 4．What can we infer about the technology in studying migrations? A．It focuses on how habitat changes affect migration routes. B．It has already uncovered the secret of 2,000-mile migrations. C．It is mainly used to track endangered species during migrations. D．It will help explain the reasons behind animals’ long-distance journeys. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍科学家利用动物追踪技术预测自然灾害并研究生态相关问题的相关探索。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The aim is not only to study how they react to upcoming natural events but also to examine animal migration, the spread of diseases among animals, and the impact of climate change,(该项目的目的不仅是研究它们对即将发生的自然事件的反应，还包括研究动物迁徙、动物间疾病传播以及气候变化带来的影响)”可知，这个项目的主要目的既包括预测自然灾害，也涵盖研究各类生态相关问题。故选D项。 2．词句猜测题。根据第三段中的“We have found that the behavior of goats is quite effective in predicting large volcanic eruptions. The animals become nervous before an eruption and refuse to go to higher areas they would usually visit gladly.(我们发现山羊的行为在预测大型火山喷发方面非常有效。火山喷发前，这些动物会变得焦躁不安，拒绝前往它们通常乐于去的高处区域)”可知，山羊能在火山喷发前感知到危险，提前做出反应。由此推知，“have a premonition of”的意思是“提前预知”，与“Predict in advance”含义相近。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Electronic ear tags fitted to wild pigs weigh only 30 grams. Changes in an animal’s movements show if the pig develops a disease. Knowing when a disease outbreak occurs in the wild can help control its impact on farms,(安装在野猪身上的电子耳标仅重30克。动物行为活动的变化可以反映出它是否患病。掌握野外疾病爆发的时间有助于控制其对农场的影响)”可知，给野猪佩戴电子耳标的目的是监测它们的健康状况以及疾病的爆发情况。故选C项。 4．推理判断题。根据第五段中的“The technology should also help scientists understand the processes that drive migrations. Their movements could soon uncover the secret behind the 2,000-mile migrations they make between Europe and Africa every year.(这项技术还将帮助科学家们理解驱动迁徙的过程。动物的活动轨迹有望很快揭开它们每年往返于欧洲和非洲之间2000英里迁徙之旅背后的奥秘)”可知，这项技术能够帮助解释动物远距离迁徙的原因。故选D项。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $