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Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature
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体裁:说明文 题材:自然 词数:251 难度:★★★ 建议用时:8分钟#1
素材来源:National Geographic Kids#2
【2025原创】The Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA is one of Earth’s most
amazing natural wonders. Stretching about 446 kilometres long and over 1,800
metres deep, this huge canyon was formed by the Colorado River over millions
of years. Its colourful rock layers show Earth’s long history, with some rocks
being more than 2 billion years old.
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About 5 million visitors come each year to see the Grand Canyon’s
wonderful views. The canyon’s colours change during the day—golden in the
morning, deep red at midday, and orange in the evening. Many walk the Bright
Angel Trail or fly over the canyon. The South Rim is popular, with great views
like Mather Point.
The Grand Canyon isn’t just rocks—many animals live there too. Visitors
might see bald eagles flying, reindeer eating grass, or bighorn sheep climbing on
rocks. The Colorado River has special fish like the humpback chub, which is
endangered (濒危的).This shows how the whole environment is connected.
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In 1919, the Grand Canyon National Park was set up to protect this natural
wonder. Now, park workers help keep it clean and safe by teaching visitors to
stay on paths, not leave trash, and not disturb animals. Problems like climate
change and too many visitors could damage this special place, so protection is
very important.
The Grand Canyon shows nature’s power and beauty. It teaches us Earth’s
history and why we must protect it. Sustainable (可持续的) tourism keeps it
safe for the future.#7
阅读理解·语篇导读 本文主要介绍了美国亚利桑那州的科罗拉多大峡谷的自然景
观、地质历史、生态多样性以及保护措施。
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1.What does the word “Stretching” most probably mean in the first
paragraph?( )
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A.Extending. B.Catching. C.Covering. D.Taking.
【解析】词义猜测题。根据第一段的“Stretching about 446 kilometres
long…”可知,此处指大峡谷延伸的长度,stretch意为“延伸”,与extend意思
相近。故选A项。
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2.What can visitors experience at different time of the day in the Grand
Canyon?( )
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A.Different animals appear during different hours.
B.The Colorado River flows faster at certain time.
C.The colours of the canyon change with sunlight.
D.The temperature varies dramatically between day and night.
【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段的第二句可知,大峡谷的颜色会随阳光变化。
故选C项。
3.What does the writer want to tell us in Paragraph 4?( )
B
A.When the park was established. B.How the park is being protected.
C.What problems the park faces. D.Why visitors should follow rules.
【解析】主旨大意题。第四段主要介绍了大峡谷国家公园的保护措施,故选B项。
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4.Which of the following would be the best title for this text?( )
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A.How the Grand Canyon Formed
B.History of the Grand Canyon
C.The Wildlife in the Grand Canyon
D.A Natural Wonder Needing Protection
【解析】主旨大意题。全文围绕大峡谷的自然奇观、生态价值及保护需求展开,
强调其为需要保护的自然遗产。故选D项。
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