Unit5 Saving animals in danger 单元话题（濒危动物）阅读理解进阶练15篇-2025-2026学年八年级英语下册重难点讲练全攻略（沪教版）

**基本信息** 以“濒危动物”为主题，分基础、进阶、能力三层次设计15篇阅读理解，聚焦语言能力与思维品质培养，构建从事实理解到问题解决的逻辑链条。 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|题型特征|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |基础入门训练|5篇（如白腰杓鹬、大熊猫）|细节理解为主，含图文匹配|围绕动物习性、濒危原因等基础信息，培养信息定位能力| |进阶拓展训练|5篇（如IUCN红色名录、东北虎）|增加词义猜测、段落主旨，融入图表分析|从单一动物到物种保护体系，提升逻辑推理与跨文本整合能力| |能力综合实践|5篇（如AI保护松鼠、人造象牙）|结合科技应用，考查观点推断与主旨归纳|链接现实解决方案，深化人类命运共同体意识，发展批判性思维|

2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语同步精品系列资料，名师遴选！ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语同步精品系列资料，名师遴选！ 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ Unit5 Saving animals in danger 单元话题（濒危动物）阅读理解进阶练15篇 说明：此专题分三个难度层次，基础入门训练<进阶拓展训练< 能力综合实践，老师根据学生实际情况进行针对性难度训练。 基础入门训练5篇 Do you see anyone dress up like an animal? In England, people may see a “big bird” walking in the forest. It’s not a real bird, but a man named Matt Trevelyan. As a bird lover, Matt wears a Eurasian Curlew (白腰杓鹬) coat and walks 53 miles! Eurasian Curlews are big birds with long legs. In the UK, these birds often live in the west (西部) of Scotland, near the Atlantic Ocean. Sadly, they are now in danger. Farming and buildings are taking their homes. Animals like dogs and sheep eat their eggs and babies. So the number of curlews is smaller and smaller. Matt works in a nature park, and he knows the importance of helping the birds. He spends three days making the coat with bamboo and plastic. Then, he walks 53 miles in two days. What drives him to do that? This walk isn’t for fun. It helps more people care about curlews. Matt’s idea comes from a woman called Mary Colwell. In 2023, she walks about 500 miles to learn more about curlews and protect the birds. For Matt, his walk is his way of protecting the birds. His story tells us that even one person can make a difference in protecting animals. All of us can do something to help, too! 1．What do we know about Matt’s Eurasian Curlew coat? A．He buys it from a bird lover. B．He uses it to watch the curlews. C．He gets it from Mary Colwell. D．He wears it and walks in the forest. 2．Where can we find Eurasian Curlews in the UK? A．A B．B C．C D．D 3．What does the underlined word “drives” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．开车 B．驱赶 C．敲打 D．推动 4．What does the writer mainly want to tell us? A．People like to dress up as big birds in England. B．Curlews are in danger because there is no food. C．Everyone can use his own way to protect animals. D．It’s interesting for people to work in nature parks. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文介绍了英国鸟类爱好者Matt Trevelyan为了唤起人们对白腰杓鹬这一濒危物种的关注，身着特制的白腰杓鹬造型外套，完成了53英里徒步的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第1段“Matt wears a Eurasian Curlew coat and walks 53 miles!”可知，他穿着白腰杓鹬外套在森林里行走。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第2段“In the UK, these birds often live in the west of Scotland, near the Atlantic Ocean.”可知，在英国，白腰杓鹬主要生活在苏格兰西部、大西洋沿岸地区。据此推断，地图上符合“英国本土西部、近海”这一位置的区域应为选项B所示位置。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据文章第3段“What drives him to do that? This walk isn’t for fun. It helps more people care about curlews.”可知，Matt的行为不是为了好玩，而是为了让更多人关注这种鸟。因此，“drives”在这里表示“促使、推动”的意思。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。文章通过Matt的个人故事，在结尾处点明主旨“His story tells us that even one person can make a difference...All of us can do something to help, too!”，即每个人都可以用自己的方式保护动物。故选C。 Chimpanzee: Our Closest Relative in the Wild Chimpanzee is the animal most like humans, so studying them in the wild gives scientists insight into the origins of our own social behaviour, our communication, and now, how we care for one another. The wound care of chimpanzees involves various techniques: directly licking the wound to remove debris and potentially adding antibiotic compounds in the saliva; pressing the wound after licking their fingers; patting with leaves; and chewing plant leaves and applying the juice to the wound. These actions show that chimpanzees have a high level of intelligence and social care. Scientists have observed that chimpanzees not only care for their own wounds but also help other group members treat injuries. For example, a young chimpanzee was seen helping an older one clean a deep wound on its arm. This kind of behaviour is similar to human medical care, which surprised many researchers. In a 10-year study in the Congo Basin, Dr. Jane Goodall found that chimpanzees can learn new skills from each other. They can use sticks to get termites from their nests, and this skill is passed down from older chimpanzees to younger ones. This shows that chimpanzees have the ability to learn and teach, just like humans. Dr. Freeman, a primatologist, said, “Chimpanzees’ social behaviour and learning ability remind us that we are not the only intelligent species on Earth. We should respect and protect them.” Due to deforestation and hunting, the number of wild chimpanzees has dropped by 60% in the past 30 years. Scientists are working hard to protect their habitats and stop illegal hunting. 1．Why do scientists study wild chimpanzees? A．Because they are easy to catch and raise in zoos. B．Because they can help scientists develop new medicines. C．Because they are humans’ closest relatives and reveal human evolution. D．Because they have a simple social structure that is easy to research. 2．Which is NOT a wound care technique of chimpanzees? A．Licking the wound to remove debris. B．Pressing the wound after licking fingers. C．Using man-made medicine to treat wounds. D．Patting the wound with leaves. 3．What does the example of the young chimpanzee helping the older one show? A．Chimpanzees have social care for group members. B．Chimpanzees only care about their own wounds. C．Young chimpanzees are better at wound care than older ones. D．Chimpanzees’ wounds are usually caused by fighting. 4．What ability of chimpanzees is shown in Dr. Goodall’s study? A．They can learn new skills from each other. B．They can talk with humans through gestures. C．They can make tools to hunt large animals. D．They can predict natural disasters. 5．What does Dr. Freeman mean by his words? A．Chimpanzees are more intelligent than humans. B．Humans should protect chimpanzees and their habitats. C．Chimpanzees will soon disappear from the wild. D．Learning from chimpanzees can improve human medical care. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．A 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了黑猩猩作为人类在野外最亲近的物种，其伤口护理、互助行为、学习与传授技能的能力，以及它们面临的生存危机和保护呼吁。 1．第一段“Chimpanzee is the animal most like humans, so studying them in the wild gives scientists insight into the origins of our own social behaviour, our communication, and now, how we care for one another.”说明黑猩猩是与人类最相似的动物，研究它们能帮助科学家了解人类社会行为、交流等的起源，揭示人类进化相关的信息。 2．第二段“directly licking the wound to remove debris and potentially adding antibiotic compounds in the saliva; pressing the wound after licking their fingers; patting with leaves; and chewing plant leaves and applying the juice to the wound.”说明黑猩猩的伤口护理技术包括舔舐伤口、按压伤口、用叶子拍打、咀嚼植物叶子敷汁液，并未提及使用人造药物。 3．第三段“Scientists have observed that chimpanzees not only care for their own wounds but also help other group members treat injuries. For example, a young chimpanzee was seen helping an older one clean a deep wound on its arm. This kind of behaviour is similar to human medical care”说明年轻黑猩猩帮助年长黑猩猩处理伤口的例子，体现了黑猩猩对群体成员的社会关怀。 4．第四段“Dr. Jane Goodall found that chimpanzees can learn new skills from each other.”说明黑猩猩能够互相学习新技能。 5．最后一段“‘Chimpanzees’ social behaviour and learning ability remind us that we are not the only intelligent species on Earth. We should respect and protect them.’ ... Scientists are working hard to protect their habitats and stop illegal hunting.”表明，Freeman博士的话意在呼吁人类尊重并保护黑猩猩及其栖息地。 Cheetahs (猎豹), the world’s fastest land animals, died out in India over 70 years ago. Now a new project is trying to bring cheetahs back to India. Eight of the animals were set free in Kuno National Park in September 2022.      By 1952, cheetahs died out in this country. One of the main reasons is that much of their natural land was taken over by humans. Cheetahs were almost commonly killed for their skins. Since 1952, there have been efforts (努力) to return cheetahs to India. Recently, that finally happened. In an event held on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 72nd birthday, eight cheetahs were set free. The cheetahs were a gift from Namibia’s government. These cheetahs aren’t Asian cheetahs, but African cheetahs. There may be as few as 12 Asian cheetahs still living in the wild, and they live in Iran. But even the number of African cheetahs has been going down quickly. At present, there are only about 8,000 left. Some scientists believe that getting cheetahs going in India again will help make sure that cheetahs don’t die out completely. “Project Cheetah” is expected to cost India about $11 million during the next five years. The goal is to increase the number of cheetahs to 40. A second group of 12 cheetahs was prepared by South Africa, and has arrived recently. 1．What is the purpose of the project? A．To build a national park for cheetahs. B．To set lots of animals free into India. C．To bring cheetahs back to India. D．To find the fastest animals in the world. 2．Paragraph 2 mainly talks about ________. A．the number of cheetahs B．different kinds of cheetahs C．the reasons why cheetahs died out in India D．the great efforts made by “Project Cheetah” 3．Which country sent the eight cheetahs to India? A．Iran B．Namibia C．South Africa D．Kenya 4．The goal of “Project Cheetah” is to increase the number of cheetahs to ________. A．35 B．40 C．45 D．50 5．Where does the passage probably come from? A．A health magazine. B．A children’s story. C．A nature report. D．A history book 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．B 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文介绍了印度在猎豹灭绝70多年后启动的“猎豹计划”，旨在从非洲引进猎豹并使其在印度重新繁衍。 1．第一段中提到“Now a new project is trying to bring cheetahs back to India.”，说明该项目的目的是将猎豹带回印度。 2．第二段中提到猎豹在印度灭绝的主要原因是自然栖息地被人类侵占以及被大量捕杀，因此本段主要讲述猎豹在印度灭绝的原因。 3．第三段末尾提到“The cheetahs were a gift from Namibia’s government.”，说明这八只猎豹来自纳米比亚。 4．第四段中提到“The goal is to increase the number of cheetahs to 40.”，说明“猎豹计划”的目标是将猎豹数量增加到40只。 5．全文围绕猎豹重新引入印度的生态保护项目展开，属于自然与野生动物保护话题，因此最可能出自自然报道。 Many wild animals are in danger around the world, such as tigers, elephants and whales. Tigers are in danger because people hunt them for their fur and bones. Elephants are killed for their ivory. Whales face problems because of ocean pollution and overfishing. These animals lose their homes and food, so they can’t live well in the wild. Animals are our friends. We share the same earth with them. It’s time for us to take action. We should stop hunting wild animals, protect their living environments and tell more people to love animals. If there are no animals, we can’t live alone on the earth. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 1．How many kinds of endangered animals are mentioned in the passage? A．Two B．Three C．Four D．Five 2．Why do people hunt tigers? A．For their fur and bones. B．For fun. C．For their meat. D．For babies. 3．What puts whales in danger? A．Air pollution. B．Overfishing. C．Forest cutting. D．Bad weather. 4．What does the underlined word “share” mean in Chinese? A．分享 B．守护 C．占领 D．破坏 5．What can we learn from the passage? A．We can hunt wild animals for money. B．Animals and humans live on the same earth. C．We don’t need to help endangered animals. D．Human beings can live without animals. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文介绍了老虎、大象、鲸鱼等濒危野生动物的生存现状，分析了它们面临危险的原因，并呼吁人们采取行动保护野生动物，强调人类与动物共享地球、相互依存的关系。 1．文中第一段提到“Many wild animals are in danger around the world, such as tigers, elephants and whales.”，明确列举了老虎、大象、鲸鱼三种濒危动物，因此可据此分析。 2．文中第二段第一句说明“Tigers are in danger because people hunt them for their fur and bones.”，直接点明了人们捕猎老虎的原因，因此可据此分析。 3．文中第二段提到“Whales face problems because of ocean pollution and overfishing.”，指出了鲸鱼面临危险的原因，选项中“Overfishing”（过度捕捞）符合原文内容，因此可据此分析。 4．文中第三段出现“We share the same earth with them.”，结合上下文可知，这句话表达的是人类和动物共同生活在地球上，因此“share”的中文意思为“分享”，符合语境。 5．文中第三段明确提到“We share the same earth with them.”，说明动物和人类生活在同一个地球上；同时文中呼吁停止捕猎、保护动物，否定了“捕猎动物牟利”“无需帮助濒危动物”“人类可以脱离动物生存”等错误观点，因此可据此分析。 Pandas are cute animals and they are China’s national treasure. But now pandas are in danger. Here are some main reasons. First, pandas mainly live on bamboo. But a lot of bamboo forests are cut down, so pandas don’t have enough food to eat. Second, pandas have small numbers of babies, and baby pandas are very weak and hard to live. Third, the pollution makes pandas’ living areas smaller and smaller. Luckily, our government is doing a lot to save pandas. We build more nature reserves, plant more bamboo and help pandas have more babies. Now the number of pandas is growing slowly. We hope pandas will live a happy life in the future. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 1．What does “national treasure” mean in Chinese? A．国家财富 B．国宝 C．民族骄傲 D．国家象征 2．What is pandas’ main food? A．Meat. B．Bamboo. C．Grass. D．Fruit. 3．Which is NOT the reason why pandas are in danger? A．Bamboo forests are cut down. B．Baby pandas are hard to live. C．People kill pandas for meat. D．Living areas are smaller. 4．What does the government do to save pandas? A．Build more nature reserves. B．Keep all pandas in zoos. C．Kill other animals for pandas. D．Stop people from seeing pandas. 5．Which of the following is TRUE? A．The number of pandas is getting smaller now. B．We plant more bamboo for pandas. C．Baby pandas can live easily in the wild. D．Pandas are not in danger anymore. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文介绍了大熊猫面临濒危的原因以及政府采取的拯救措施。 1．第一段指出熊猫是中国的“national treasure”，结合常识，意为“国宝”。 2．第二段指出：“pandas mainly live on bamboo”，说明熊猫的主要食物是竹子。 3．第二段列举的原因包括：竹林被砍伐“a lot of bamboo forests are cut down”、熊猫幼崽难以存活“baby pandas are very weak and hard to live”、污染导致生存区域变小“ the pollution makes pandas’ living areas smaller and smaller.”，未提及“人们为肉猎杀熊猫”。 4．第三段指出政府的措施：“build more nature reserves, plant more bamboo and help pandas have more babies”，说明建立更多自然保护区。 5．第三段指出政府的措施包括：“plant more bamboo”，B项“We plant more bamboo for pandas”与其一致。 进阶拓展训练5篇 阅读短文与表格，完成任务 The IUCN Red List The IUCN Red List was created in 1964. It contains information about the conservation status of different animal species. The list divides species into nine categories. Vulnerable (VU): Risks dying out in the wild (fewer than 1,000 individuals or population fall of 30%–60%). Endangered (EN): Faces a very high risk of dying out (fewer than 250 individuals or a population fall of 50%–80%). Animal IUCN status Population trend Tiger EN decreasing Asian elephant EN decreasing Giant panda VU increasing 1．When was the IUCN Red List created? A．In 1960. B．In 1964. C．In 1970. D．In 1980. 2．How many categories does the list divide species into? A．Seven. B．Eight. C．Nine. D．Ten. 3．Which animal is vulnerable (VU)? A．Tiger. B．Asian elephant. C．Giant panda. D．Lion. 4．What is the population trend of tigers? A．Decreasing. B．Increasing. C．Stable. D．Unknown. 5．Why is a species classified as endangered (EN)? A．It has more than 1,000 individuals. B．Its population has fallen by 30%–60%. C．It has fewer than 250 individuals. D．Its population is increasing. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了世界自然保护联盟红色名录的创立时间、物种分类方式以及易危和濒危等级的定义。 1．第一段第一句提到“The IUCN Red List was created in 1964.”，因此红色名录创立于1964年。 2．第一段最后一句提到“The list divides species into nine categories.”，因此名录将物种分为九个类别。 3．表格中显示，大熊猫 (Giant panda) 的“IUCN status”为“VU (易危)”，因此大熊猫属于易危物种。 4．表格中显示，老虎 (Tiger) 的“Population trend”为“decreasing”，因此老虎的数量趋势是下降的。 5．第三段对濒危 (EN) 的定义中提到“fewer than 250 individuals”，因此物种被列为濒危的原因之一是数量少于250只。 In the small seaside town of Pacific Grove, California, western monarch butterflies used to fill the air. Every late fall and winter, tens of thousands of them would fly there to rest. That’s why this town has a nickname— “Butterfly Town, U.S.A．” But now, western monarch butterflies are in great danger. In one week in December 2022, volunteers counted about 16,000 butterflies in Pacific Grove. But in a similar week in December 2025, there were only 107 butterflies. Pesticides (杀虫剂), habitat loss and climate change are hurting them. Scientists say that if nothing changes, western monarchs may cease to exist by 2080. Luckily, people in Butterfly Town are taking action. Museum workers and volunteers count butterflies every week. The data (数据) helps scientists track changes in the monarch population (种群). They also ask people to help by planting flowers and not using pesticides. “Monarchs are light as paper clips , but they can fly more than 160 kilometers in a day. All of us should protect these small but powerful creatures,” a museum worker said. 1．________ western monarch butterflies were found in Pacific Grove in December 2025. A．107 B．2,080 C．More than 160 D．About 16,000 2．The underlined words can be replaced by “________” in the passage. A．return B．rise C．disappear D．wake 3．What does the museum worker mean by saying monarch butterflies “light as paper clips”? A．They are easy to catch and collect. B．They are small in size but strong in flying ability. C．They are often used in scientific experiments. D．They are very weak and cannot fly too far. 4．What is the main purpose of this passage? A．To describe the beauty of a seaside town. B．To explain how far monarch butterflies can fly. C．To encourage more people to go to visit Butterfly Town, U.S.A． D．To show the danger of monarch butterflies and human efforts to help. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文介绍了美国加州太平洋格罗夫西部帝王蝶的生存现状，指出其数量锐减的原因，并说明了当地为保护帝王蝶所采取的行动，呼吁人们重视并保护这类濒危生物。 1．第一段明确提到“But in a similar week in December 2025, there were only 107 butterflies.”，直接表明2025年12月在太平洋格罗夫仅发现107只西部帝王蝶。 2．第二段提到“Scientists say that if nothing changes, western monarchs may cease to exist by 2080.”，结合前文“western monarch butterflies are in great danger”可知，划线短语cease to exist意为 “灭绝、不复存在”，与disappear意思一致。 3．第三段博物馆工作人员提到“Monarchs are light as paper clips, but they can fly more than 160 kilometers in a day.”，通过转折词but表明，帝王蝶虽如回形针般轻盈（体型小巧），却拥有极强的飞行能力。 4．文章第一段介绍西部帝王蝶数量锐减、濒临灭绝的现状，第二段分析其濒危的原因，第三段说明当地为保护帝王蝶所采取的行动，核心目的是展现帝王蝶的生存危机与人类的保护努力。 It is 7:00 a.m. at the Siberian Tiger (东北虎) Park in China. The keepers are getting meat ready for the tigers’ breakfast. By 7:30 a.m., the tigers are awake and hungry. They walk around their space and make loud sounds. When they see the keepers, they come close, some even standing up to reach for their food. Li Ming, a tiger keeper, says, “They are strong and beautiful. I take care of them every day. I wash their cages, feed them, and watch how they act. Each tiger is different. They are very special to me.” Siberian tigers, are big cats with orange fur and black stripes. They are a symbol of power and nature. But now, they are in danger. Scientists think fewer than 600 wild Siberian tigers live in the world, mostly in Russia (俄罗斯) and China. About 200 more live in zoos. Why are they in danger? ● Less forest: People cut down trees for wood and farms, so tigers have less space. ● Illegal (非法的) Hunting: Some people kill tigers for their fur and bones. ● Not enough food: Tigers eat deer and small animals like rabbits, but these animals are also disappearing. ● Tigers do not have many babies. A mother tiger usually has 2 or 3 cubs (幼崽) every 2-3 years. Many cubs die young. Adult tigers need a lot of space to find food, but forests are getting smaller. At the Siberian Tiger Park, workers help tigers have babies and study them. Schools teach kids about tiger protection. The government and other groups are working hard to save these amazing animals. If we keep helping, maybe one day there will be more tigers in the wild again. 1．What time do the Siberian tigers at the park usually wake up? A．6:30 a.m. B．7:00 a.m. C．7:30 a.m. D．7:50 a.m. 2．How many Siberian tigers live in the wild? A．about 200 B．more than 600 C．fewer than 600 D．600 3．What does tiger keeper Li Ming do every day? A．Clean the tigers’ house carefully. B．Play with the tigers and keep them strong. C．Sell tigers’ bones to the hunters. D．Help the tigers give birth to fewer babies. 4．Which of the following is NOT a reason Siberian tigers are endangered? A．The forests are getting smaller. B．The hunters may kill them for money. C．Too many cubs are born every year. D．The food is not enough. 5．Which do you think is a good way to help Siberian tigers? A．Planting more trees to make new forests for tigers. B．Feeding more Siberian tigers in the zoo. C．Hunting deer and small animals for tigers. D．Cutting down more forests. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．A 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文介绍了中国东北虎园里东北虎的日常，东北虎的外形特征，以及它们处于濒危状态的原因，同时说明了人们为保护东北虎所做的努力。 1．第一段指出东北虎通常醒来的时间：“By 7:30 a.m., the tigers are awake and hungry.”，说明公园里的东北虎通常在早上7:30醒来。 2．第三段说明野生东北虎的数量：“Scientists think fewer than 600 wild Siberian tigers live in the world, mostly in Russia (俄罗斯) and China.”，表明野生东北虎的数量不足600只。 3．第二段说明东北虎饲养员李明每天做的事：“Li Ming, a tiger keeper, says, ‘They are strong and beautiful. I take care of them every day. I wash their cages, feed them, and watch how they act.’”，说明李明每天会仔细打扫老虎的笼子（即老虎的家）、喂它们并观察它们的行为。 4．文章“ Why are they in danger?”部分列举了东北虎濒危的原因，其中提到“A mother tiger usually has 2 or 3 cubs (幼崽) every 2-3 years.”，说明东北虎每年出生的幼崽并不多，由此可推断“每年出生太多幼崽”不是东北虎濒危的原因。 5．文章提到东北虎濒危的原因之一是“Less forest: People cut down trees for wood and farms, so tigers have less space.”，由此可推断，多植树为老虎开辟新的森林，是帮助东北虎的好方法。 I stood on the wide grassland of Kazakhstan. My heart raced as we prepared to open the transport crate (运输箱). Inside were seven Przewalski’s horses. They were the last truly wild horses in the world, and we were about to bring them home. My journey with these horses began years ago in a zoo. I remember looking into the eyes of a Przewalski’s horse named Hope. Her ancestors once ran freely across the land of Asia. But by the mid-20th century, hunting had nearly made them die out, only about 30 remained in zoos. Many believed they were already a memory of the past. But we refused to give up. An international team of scientists started a careful breeding program. We kept a detailed “family book” for every horse to ensure healthy future generations. Hope was one of the first healthy horses born under this program. The real challenge was returning them to the wild. We chose the Golden Steppe (金色草原) in Kazakhstan similar to their ancient home. But getting them there was a difficult task. The journey would take over 20 hours by air and road. We had to use carefully measured sedatives. Too much, they might not wake up properly; too little, they could panic and hurt themselves. I stayed by Hope’s crate the whole flight, speaking softly to her. Now, the moment had come. As the crate door was lowered, Hope took a careful step forward, then she burst into a run across the land she had never seen but somehow knew. As the second and third horses ran into the steppe, they circled back and looked at us almost as if to say, “Thank you.” Tears filled my eyes. We had not just saved a species. We had given a lost king of the grassland its crown (皇冠) back. 1．The author is probably a member of ________. A．a local travel agency B．a horse riding club C．a protection program D．a documentary film group 2．What was the main purpose of the “family book”? A．To record the numbers of horses. B．To ensure baby horses’ health. C．To choose the best living places. D．To give each horse a special name. 3．The underlined “sedatives” refers to _______. A．special foods for long journeys B．medicines to keep calm C．tools to listen to heart beats D．safety belts in the crate 4．From the last paragraph, what we did for the horses led to _______. A．bringing back their fame B．returning their natural role C．building a protected area D．getting back their health 5．What would be the best title for the passage? A．A Future Program B．An Unexpected Choice C．The First Wild Horse D．The Long Journey Home 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者参与普氏野马保护项目的个人经历。 1．第三段“An international team of scientists started a careful breeding program. We kept a detailed...”及全文可知，作者全程参与了该物种的人工繁育、转运放归的保护工作，即作者可能是国际科学家组成的保护项目组成员之一。 2．第三段“We kept a detailed ‘family book’ for every horse to ensure healthy future generations.”可知，“家谱”的目的是为了确保后代的健康。 3．第四段“Too much, they might not wake up properly; too little, they could panic and hurt themselves.”可知，“sedatives”是一种用来让马保持冷静的药物。 4．最后一段“We had not just saved a species. We had given a lost king of the grassland its crown back.”可知，“我们”拯救了一个物种，让普氏野马回到草原，回归了它们在自然界的角色。 5．通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了普氏野马从动物园繁育到回归哈萨克斯坦草原的漫长历程，D选项符合文章主旨。 Many wild animals are in danger today. By 2022, about 17,000 kinds of wild animals were in danger. Some of them, like pandas and crested ibises, are protected by the government. Why are animals in danger? First, people cut down trees, so animals lose their homes. Second, people hunt animals for their fur and meat. Third, pollution makes the environment bad for animals to live in. What can we do to help? We can protect the environment, stop hunting animals, and donate money to animal protection organizations. We can also tell our friends and family about the importance of protecting animals. Animals are our close friends. We should do our best to help them. 1．How many kinds of wild animals were in danger by 2022? A．About 7,000. B．About 17,000. C．About 70,000. D．About 1,700. 2．Which of the following is NOT a reason for animals being in danger? A．People cut down trees. B．People hunt animals. C．Pollution is bad for the environment. D．Animals have too many babies. 3．What can we do to help animals? A．Cut down more trees. B．Hunt animals for fun. C．Protect the environment. D．Keep animals as pets at home. 4．What does the underlined word “organizations” mean? A．工厂 B．医院 C．组织 D．学校 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Pandas are in danger. B．How to protect animals in danger. C．Why people hunt animals. D．The environment is getting worse. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了野生动物面临的生存危机以及人类应如何采取行动来保护它们。 1．原文第一段明确提到“By 2022, about 17,000 kinds of wild animals were in danger”，可知濒危野生动物数量约为17,000种。 2．原文第二段“people cut down trees”、“people hunt animals”和“pollution makes the environment bad”列出动物濒危的三个原因：砍伐树木、捕猎动物、污染破坏环境。动物生育太多幼崽不属于濒危原因。 3．第三段“We can protect the environment”明确提到我们可以保护环境。 4．根据原句“donate money to animal protection organizations”可知，能够接受捐款并进行保护工作的通常是“组织”或“机构”。 5．本文先介绍野生动物濒危的现状和原因，再说明人类可以如何保护它们，核心围绕“如何保护濒危动物”展开。 能力综合实践5篇 There are two kinds of squirrels (松鼠) in the UK: the red squirrel and the grey squirrel. However, the population of red squirrels has become smaller since the last century. This is mainly because grey squirrels have made the life of red squirrels more difficult. Grey squirrels are bigger and stronger, so they are better at competing for food and areas to live. Grey squirrels also carry a virus (病毒). This virus doesn’t harm grey squirrels, but it can be dangerous for red squirrels. However, scientists have developed a system (系统) to help boost red squirrel numbers. And it uses artificial intelligence (AI). AI is a computer that has learned from experience and can do things that usually need human intelligence. The AI system has been trained to look at photos of squirrels and tell red squirrels from grey squirrels. The aim of the system is to help red squirrels by giving them more food, while stopping grey squirrel population from getting even bigger. To stop grey squirrel population getting bigger, the AI system can offer grey squirrels a kind of special food that stops them having babies. Scientists check the AI has recognized grey squirrels properly. What’s next? Scientists think the AI could also be taught to recognize squirrels by their whiskers (胡须). This could help scientists follow squirrels more closely. For example, if a red squirrel gets sick, the AI could let scientists know quickly. With the help of AI, the number of red squirrels might rise soon. “This isn’t just about squirrels,” Dr. Smith, a wildlife scientist, says. “It’s also about learning to protect wildlife with technology.” 1．What does the underlined word “boost” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Study. B．Count. C．Control. D．Increase. 2．What can the AI system do to protect red squirrels according to the passage? ①Give red squirrels more food. ②Recognize red squirrels in the photos. ③Help red squirrels look for new areas to live in. ④Give grey squirrels special food for population control. A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④ 3．How does the writer begin Paragraph 3? A．By reporting a result. B．By giving an example. C．By asking a question. D．By using an old saying. 4．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To show how technology helps save animals in danger. B．To compare the living habits of red and grey squirrels. C．To describe how AI helps scientists study squirrel whiskers. D．To explain why grey squirrels are dangerous for red squirrels. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文介绍了英国红松鼠因灰松鼠的竞争而濒危的现状，以及科学家开发的AI系统能够通过识别松鼠种类、控制食物分配等措施保护红松鼠种群。 1．词句猜测题。根据“This virus doesn’t harm grey squirrels, but it can be dangerous for red squirrels.”“However, scientists have developed a system (系统) to help boost red squirrel numbers.”和“With the help of AI, the number of red squirrels might rise soon”可知，这个系统有助于提高松鼠的数量，因此boost意为“提高”。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“The aim of the system is to help red squirrels by giving them more food, while stopping grey squirrel population from getting even bigger.”可知，系统可以给红松鼠更多的食物（①）；根据“The AI system has been trained to look at photos of squirrels and tell red squirrels from grey squirrels.”可知，系统可以通过照片识别红松鼠（②）；根据“To stop grey squirrel population getting bigger, the AI system can offer grey squirrels a kind of special food that stops them having babies.”可知，系统可以为灰松鼠提供一种特殊的食物，阻止它们生育（④）。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“What’s next?”可知，文章通过提问开始第三段。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据“It’s also about learning to protect wildlife with technology.”可知，本文主要介绍了如何利用科技手段帮助濒危动物。故选A。 In English, “as dead as a dodo” means someone or something is totally, unquestionably dead. But the dodo, a tubby bird that has been extinct for hundreds of years, may not be dead anymore! US company Colossal Biosciences said it would try to bring the dodo back to life. The bird used to live on the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean until the 17th century. “[The place] to bring back the dodo into the wild would be Mauritius,” Ben Lamm, the co-founder of the company told The Guardian. Bringing back dodos into the ecosystem of the island, instead of being a newcomer to somewhere else, is thought to bring benefits to the plants and animals that already live there. The company has found the genetic code of the extinct animals from their dead bodies. It will change the DNA of currently living animals to make them close to the animal of the past. The Nicobar pigeon will be used as the genetic base for the dodo, according to MIT Technology Review. The company also has plans for other extinct animals, such as the mammoth (猛犸象). They believe that mammoths introduced to the Arctic could help with climate change as they turn the wet tundra (苔原) into sunlight-reflecting dry grasslands by eating the grass, according to The New Yorker. However, some people don’t like the idea. With a third of all bird species in decline, protecting today’s species is needed more than focusing on animals of the past, said BBC Science Focus. 1．If “as dead as a dodo” is used to describe someone’s phone, it means the phone is _______. A．lost B．out of power C．hard to use D．nice and fancy 2．Why did the company choose Mauritius as the dodos’ living place? A．Because the island is set as a research place for new species. B．Because dodos won’t have natural enemies on the island. C．Because the island has the best ecosystem in the world. D．Because they used to live there and may be good to the ecosystem. 3．How will the company bring the dodo back? A．By changing the closest bird’s DNA to make it similar to the dodo’s. B．By producing dodos with DNA from their dead bodies C．By combining dodos ’DNA with mammoths’ DNA． D．By changing the dead dodos’ DNA to make them reborn. 4．The underlined word “extinct” in paragraph 4 may probably mean ________. A．not common, exist in a small number B．in danger of being harmed C．no longer exist because of the change of the world D．valuable and interesting 5．According to the last paragraph, BBC Science Focus agrees that ________. A．the number of bird species has dropped much faster than other species B．focusing on endangered animals is more important than extinct ones C．bringing extinct animals back to life is meaningful for today’s species D．it is impossible to bring extinct animals back to life exactly as they were 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了美国一家公司计划改变尼可巴鸠的DNA将灭绝数百年的渡渡鸟重新带回毛里求斯的生态系统，但杂志《BBC科学聚焦》认为保护当今的物种比灭绝的动物更重要。 1．推理判断题。根据“In English, ‘as dead as dodo’ means someone or something is totally, unquestionably dead.”可知，“像渡渡鸟一样死了”用于指某人或某物完全、毫无疑问地死了。用于描述手机时，就是指手机彻底坏了，难以使用了。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“The bird used to live on the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean until the 17th century.”和“Bringing back dodos into the ecosystem of the island, instead of being a newcomer to somewhere else, is thought to bring benefits to the plants and animals that already live there.”可知，毛里求斯被选作渡渡鸟的栖息地，是因为它们曾在这里生活，而且它们的回归会给已经生活在那里的植物和动物带来好处。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“It will change the DNA of currently living animals to make them close to the animal of the past. The Nicobar pigeon will be used as the genetic base for the dodo, according to MIT Technology Review.”可知，公司在死去的渡渡鸟身上找到了它们的基因序列，通过改变尼可巴鸠的DNA，使其与渡渡鸟的基因序列接近，从而创造出渡渡鸟。故选A。 4．词句猜测题。根据上文“But the dodo, a tubby bird that has been extinct for hundreds of years, may not be dead anymore!”可知，渡渡鸟在数百年前就灭绝了，因此extinct的含义为“灭绝的”。故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据“With a third of all bird species in decline, protecting today’s species is needed more than focusing on animals of the past, said BBC Science Focus.”可知，《BBC科学聚焦》认为保护当今的物种比关注过去的动物更有必要；因此B选项“如今处于危险中的动物比灭绝的动物更重要”可能是他们赞同的观点。故选B。 The US Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced a warning, saying that Antarctica’s emperor penguins are in danger of disappearing because of the rising temperature. The announcement officially calls for protections of emperor penguins under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Antarctica is home to the flightless seabirds. They need sea ice to reproduce, hunt for food and avoid other animals. But warming oceans caused by climate change have harmed the emperor penguins’ sea ice environment. If carbon emissions (排放) continue to rise, temperatures will as well, leading to more sea-ice disappearance. This harm could result in the emperor penguins disappearing in the near future. Climate change has made emperor penguins reproduce less and less. One example is the Halley Bay colony (群) in the Weddell Sea, the second-largest emperor penguin colony in the world. Several years of poor ice conditions in areas around the colony led to the drowning (溺亡) of all newborn emperor penguins beginning in 2016. The warning is designed to improve international efforts to protect emperor penguins. The action also requires the government to take steps to reduce their threats. Shaye Wolf is the climate science director Center for the US-based for Biological Diversity. She said emperor penguins need “immediate climate action” in order to survive. “The penguin’s life depends on whether our government takes strong action now to cut climate-heating fossil fuels (化石燃料) and prevent harm to life on Earth,” Wolf said. 1．What can we know about emperor penguins? A．They are being hunted. B．They reproduce quickly. C．They are leaving the polluted ice. D．They depend on sea ice to survive. 2．As to the reasons why emperor penguins will die out, which of the following is NOT mentioned? A．The warming oceans. B．The carbon emissions. C．The disappearance of sea ice. D．The reproduction of other animals. 3．What happened at Halley Bay? A．No penguins survived there. B．Ice conditions there have gotten terrible. C．Lots of fossil fuels have been found there. D．All newborn penguins escaped. 4．According to Shaye Wolf, how can we keep emperor penguins alive? A．By saving as much energy as possible. B．By slowing down climate change immediately. C．By making enough ice for emperor penguins. D．By finding a new way to use fossil fuels. 5．For what purpose does the writer write the passage? A．To tell people how to protect the climate. B．To share his opinion on climate change. C．To introduce emperor penguins’ bad sea ice environment. D．To ask human to take action to protect emperor penguins. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．B 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文讲述了由于气温上升、气候变化导致海冰环境受损，帝企鹅面临消失的危险，介绍了帝企鹅受威胁的原因、具体事例，并呼吁采取行动保护帝企鹅。 1．细节理解题。根据文中“The emperor penguins need sea ice to reproduce, hunt for food and avoid other animals.”可知，帝企鹅依赖海冰生存。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据文中“But warming oceans caused by climate change have harmed the emperor penguins’ sea-ice environment. If carbon emissions continue to rise, temperatures will as well, leading to more sea-ice disappearance.”可知，文中未提及其他动物的繁殖。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据文中“Several years of poor ice conditions in areas around the colony led to the drowning of all newborn emperor penguins beginning in 2016.”可知，海冰状况变得很糟糕。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据文中“She said emperor penguins need ‘immediate climate action’ in order to survive.”可知，需要立即减缓气候变化来拯救帝企鹅。故选B。 5．主旨大意题。根据文中“The action also requires the government to take steps to reduce their threats.”以及全文内容可知，文章呼吁人类采取行动保护帝企鹅。故选D。 Plains wanderers are small, rare birds that live in grasslands. Unlike most birds, female plains wanderers are larger and stronger than males. Females take the lead in protecting their nests and babies from animals like foxes, while males often sit on the eggs to keep them warm. These birds are hard to find because their feathers blend into the grass, making them look like part of the landscape. Sadly, their numbers have been dropping because people are taking over their grassland homes for farms and cities. To save them, scientists are using AI. The key is the birds’ calls. Mother wanderers make soft sounds to talk to their chicks and warn about danger. These calls are quiet and easy to miss, but AI can hear them clearly. Scientists put microphones in the grasslands to record sounds all day and night. Then they put these recordings into a computer program. The AI learns to tell the wanderers’ calls apart from other noises, like the wind blowing or insects chirping. This helps scientists find where the mother birds are and how many chicks they have. “AI helps us monitor these birds without bothering them,” says Dr. Lee, who leads the project. “We can find the most important areas for them and work to protect those places.” Once, the AI helped scientists find a hidden nest with three baby birds. Without AI, they might not have found it. Thanks to this technology, there is new hope for these rare birds, showing that AI can be a powerful tool in saving wildlife. 1．What do we know about plains wanderers? A．Males are larger than females. B．They are easy to find in grasslands. C．Mother birds are bigger and protect babies. D．They are common in many habitats. 2．The underlined word “monitor” in the last paragraph probably means “________”. A．see B．catch C．feed D．follow 3．How do scientists use AI to find plains wanderers? A．By taking photos of their nests. B．By tracking their flying paths. C．By counting eggs in the grass. D．By analyzing calls from mother birds. 4．What is the passage mainly about? A．Why plains wanderers are rare. B．How mother wanderers protect their chicks. C．What AI can do in daily life. D．How scientists use AI to protect plains wanderers. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文介绍了濒危鸟类平原流浪鸟的独特习性及科学家利用AI技术保护该物种的创新方法。 1．细节理解题。根据“female plains wanderers are larger and stronger than males.”及“Females take the lead in protecting their nests and babies from animals”可知，母鸟体型较大，并会保护幼鸟，故选C。 2．词义猜测题。根据“AI helps us monitor these birds without bothering them”“We can find the most important areas for them”“Once, the AI helped scientists find a hidden nest with three baby birds”可知，AI可以帮助人们监控到这些鸟的一些情况，所以划线单词与follow词义最相近，故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“Mother wanderers make soft sounds to talk to their chicks and warn about danger. These calls are quiet and easy to miss, but AI can hear them clearly.…This helps scientists find where the mother birds are and how many chicks they have.”可知，通过分析母鸟的叫声来寻找平原流浪鸟，故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据“Thanks to this technology, there is new hope for these rare birds, showing that AI can be a powerful tool in saving wildlife.”可判断，本文介绍了濒危鸟类平原流浪鸟的独特习性及科学家利用AI技术保护该物种的创新方法，故选D。 Even though the world has made great efforts to protect African elephants, many of them are still being killed for their ivory. At the end of the 1970s, over 1.3 ivory million elephants walked around Africa. But today, their numbers have fallen to around 450, 000. This is mainly caused by illegal (非法的) hunting for ivory. Need for ivory in markets, especially in Asia and Africa, continues to push the illegal trade (贸易). This has resulted in the deaths of at least 20, 000 African elephants each year. Ivory, also known as “white gold”, has long been regarded as precious. Because of its unusual look, people often use it to make expensive things, such as jewellery, musical instruments and art. And the ivory material itself can stand the test of time. That’s why many people are willing to pay high prices for ivory products. However, no matter how much real ivory is sold for, it’s certainly not worth the harm to elephants. So some scientists are working hard on creating the same beauty of ivory with no killing. Thaddäa Rath and her team at the University of Vienna have created the man-made ivory called “Digory”. It is made from synthetic resin (合成树脂) and calcium phosphate particles (磷酸钙颗粒). First, they use a 3D printer to make the shape. Then they color-match and stain (着色) it. Finally, they polish (抛光) it to make it look like real natural ivory. Although the chemical structure of Digory is completely different from that of the natural ivory, it looks so real that it is hard to tell the difference by eye. Fritz Vollrath, a biologist from the UK, felt excited about the invention for the fact that Digory could save many elephants from risks. He said, “We hope that, by doing more research, Digory will soon be accepted and used worldwide. And I believe that technology like this will play an important role in wildlife protection.” 1．Why does the writer list some numbers in Paragraph 1? A．To present the number of elephants in Africa. B．To introduce the ivory markets in Asia and Africa. C．To explain the reasons for the illegal trade of ivory. D．To show the dangerous situation of African elephants. 2．What does the underlined word “precious” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Modern. B．Valuable. C．Beautiful. D．Traditional. 3．What do we know about Digory from Paragraph 4? a. Why Digory is invented.        b. How Digory is created. c. What Digory is made from.    d. Whether Digory looks real. A．abc B．acd C．bcd D．abd 4．Which of the following does Fritz Vollrath agree? A．Digory will save all the elephants from risks. B．It’s hard for the world to accept man-made ivory. C．It will take long to make Digory used worldwide. D．Technology will support the protection of wildlife. 5．Which is the right structure of the text? (①= Para. 1 ②= Para. 2…) A．①/②③④⑤ B．①/②③/④⑤ C．①②③④/⑤ D．①/②/③④⑤ 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了科学家研发仿象牙，以减少非法猎杀非洲象，保护其免遭象牙贸易威胁，促进野生动物的保护。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Even though the world has made great efforts to protect African elephants, many of them are still being killed for their ivory.…This has resulted in the deaths of at least 20,000 African elephants each year.”可知，文章第一段作者用数字直观地展示了非洲象因非法狩猎象牙而面临的严峻情况。故选D。 2．词义猜测题。根据第二段中“Ivory, also known as “white gold”, has long been regarded as precious. Because of its unusual look, people often use it to make expensive things, such as jewellery, musical instruments and art.”可知，象牙也被称为“白金”，长期以来一直被认为是珍贵的。因为它不同寻常的外观，人们经常用它来制作昂贵的东西，如珠宝、乐器和艺术品。由此可推测出，下划线单词precious可以用valuable进行同义替换，意为“有价值的”符合语境。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段内容“Thaddäa Rath and her team at the University of Vienna have created the man-made ivory called “Digory”. It is made from synthetic resin (合成树脂) and calcium phosphate particles (磷酸钙颗粒). First, they use a 3D printer to make the shape. Then they color-match and stain (着色) it. Finally, they polish (抛光) it to make it look like real natural ivory. Although the chemical structure of Digory is completely different from that of the natural ivory, it looks so real that it is hard to tell the difference by eye.”可知，在第4段中我们了解到Digory是如何产生的、Digory是由什么构成的以及Digory看起来是否真实。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Fritz Vollrath, a biologist from the UK, felt excited about the invention for the fact that Digory could save many elephants from risks.”可知，来自英国的生物学家Fritz Vollrath对这项发明感到兴奋，因为Digory可以挽救许多大象的生命。故选D。 5．篇章结构题。根据通读全文可知，第一段作者用数字直观地展示了非洲象因非法狩猎象牙而面临的严峻情况；第二段主要讲述了很多人愿意花高价购买象牙制品的原因；第三、四、五自然段分别介绍了为了拯救大象，三位科学家所做出的努力。故选D。 24 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 23 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语同步精品系列资料，名师遴选！ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语同步精品系列资料，名师遴选！ 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ Unit5 Saving animals in danger 单元话题（濒危动物）阅读理解进阶练15篇 说明：此专题分三个难度层次，基础入门训练<进阶拓展训练< 能力综合实践，老师根据学生实际情况进行针对性难度训练。 基础入门训练5篇 Do you see anyone dress up like an animal? In England, people may see a “big bird” walking in the forest. It’s not a real bird, but a man named Matt Trevelyan. As a bird lover, Matt wears a Eurasian Curlew (白腰杓鹬) coat and walks 53 miles! Eurasian Curlews are big birds with long legs. In the UK, these birds often live in the west (西部) of Scotland, near the Atlantic Ocean. Sadly, they are now in danger. Farming and buildings are taking their homes. Animals like dogs and sheep eat their eggs and babies. So the number of curlews is smaller and smaller. Matt works in a nature park, and he knows the importance of helping the birds. He spends three days making the coat with bamboo and plastic. Then, he walks 53 miles in two days. What drives him to do that? This walk isn’t for fun. It helps more people care about curlews. Matt’s idea comes from a woman called Mary Colwell. In 2023, she walks about 500 miles to learn more about curlews and protect the birds. For Matt, his walk is his way of protecting the birds. His story tells us that even one person can make a difference in protecting animals. All of us can do something to help, too! 1．What do we know about Matt’s Eurasian Curlew coat? A．He buys it from a bird lover. B．He uses it to watch the curlews. C．He gets it from Mary Colwell. D．He wears it and walks in the forest. 2．Where can we find Eurasian Curlews in the UK? A．A B．B C．C D．D 3．What does the underlined word “drives” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．开车 B．驱赶 C．敲打 D．推动 4．What does the writer mainly want to tell us? A．People like to dress up as big birds in England. B．Curlews are in danger because there is no food. C．Everyone can use his own way to protect animals. D．It’s interesting for people to work in nature parks. Chimpanzee: Our Closest Relative in the Wild Chimpanzee is the animal most like humans, so studying them in the wild gives scientists insight into the origins of our own social behaviour, our communication, and now, how we care for one another. The wound care of chimpanzees involves various techniques: directly licking the wound to remove debris and potentially adding antibiotic compounds in the saliva; pressing the wound after licking their fingers; patting with leaves; and chewing plant leaves and applying the juice to the wound. These actions show that chimpanzees have a high level of intelligence and social care. Scientists have observed that chimpanzees not only care for their own wounds but also help other group members treat injuries. For example, a young chimpanzee was seen helping an older one clean a deep wound on its arm. This kind of behaviour is similar to human medical care, which surprised many researchers. In a 10-year study in the Congo Basin, Dr. Jane Goodall found that chimpanzees can learn new skills from each other. They can use sticks to get termites from their nests, and this skill is passed down from older chimpanzees to younger ones. This shows that chimpanzees have the ability to learn and teach, just like humans. Dr. Freeman, a primatologist, said, “Chimpanzees’ social behaviour and learning ability remind us that we are not the only intelligent species on Earth. We should respect and protect them.” Due to deforestation and hunting, the number of wild chimpanzees has dropped by 60% in the past 30 years. Scientists are working hard to protect their habitats and stop illegal hunting. 1．Why do scientists study wild chimpanzees? A．Because they are easy to catch and raise in zoos. B．Because they can help scientists develop new medicines. C．Because they are humans’ closest relatives and reveal human evolution. D．Because they have a simple social structure that is easy to research. 2．Which is NOT a wound care technique of chimpanzees? A．Licking the wound to remove debris. B．Pressing the wound after licking fingers. C．Using man-made medicine to treat wounds. D．Patting the wound with leaves. 3．What does the example of the young chimpanzee helping the older one show? A．Chimpanzees have social care for group members. B．Chimpanzees only care about their own wounds. C．Young chimpanzees are better at wound care than older ones. D．Chimpanzees’ wounds are usually caused by fighting. 4．What ability of chimpanzees is shown in Dr. Goodall’s study? A．They can learn new skills from each other. B．They can talk with humans through gestures. C．They can make tools to hunt large animals. D．They can predict natural disasters. 5．What does Dr. Freeman mean by his words? A．Chimpanzees are more intelligent than humans. B．Humans should protect chimpanzees and their habitats. C．Chimpanzees will soon disappear from the wild. D．Learning from chimpanzees can improve human medical care. Cheetahs (猎豹), the world’s fastest land animals, died out in India over 70 years ago. Now a new project is trying to bring cheetahs back to India. Eight of the animals were set free in Kuno National Park in September 2022.      By 1952, cheetahs died out in this country. One of the main reasons is that much of their natural land was taken over by humans. Cheetahs were almost commonly killed for their skins. Since 1952, there have been efforts (努力) to return cheetahs to India. Recently, that finally happened. In an event held on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 72nd birthday, eight cheetahs were set free. The cheetahs were a gift from Namibia’s government. These cheetahs aren’t Asian cheetahs, but African cheetahs. There may be as few as 12 Asian cheetahs still living in the wild, and they live in Iran. But even the number of African cheetahs has been going down quickly. At present, there are only about 8,000 left. Some scientists believe that getting cheetahs going in India again will help make sure that cheetahs don’t die out completely. “Project Cheetah” is expected to cost India about $11 million during the next five years. The goal is to increase the number of cheetahs to 40. A second group of 12 cheetahs was prepared by South Africa, and has arrived recently. 1．What is the purpose of the project? A．To build a national park for cheetahs. B．To set lots of animals free into India. C．To bring cheetahs back to India. D．To find the fastest animals in the world. 2．Paragraph 2 mainly talks about ________. A．the number of cheetahs B．different kinds of cheetahs C．the reasons why cheetahs died out in India D．the great efforts made by “Project Cheetah” 3．Which country sent the eight cheetahs to India? A．Iran B．Namibia C．South Africa D．Kenya 4．The goal of “Project Cheetah” is to increase the number of cheetahs to ________. A．35 B．40 C．45 D．50 5．Where does the passage probably come from? A．A health magazine. B．A children’s story. C．A nature report. D．A history book Many wild animals are in danger around the world, such as tigers, elephants and whales. Tigers are in danger because people hunt them for their fur and bones. Elephants are killed for their ivory. Whales face problems because of ocean pollution and overfishing. These animals lose their homes and food, so they can’t live well in the wild. Animals are our friends. We share the same earth with them. It’s time for us to take action. We should stop hunting wild animals, protect their living environments and tell more people to love animals. If there are no animals, we can’t live alone on the earth. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 1．How many kinds of endangered animals are mentioned in the passage? A．Two B．Three C．Four D．Five 2．Why do people hunt tigers? A．For their fur and bones. B．For fun. C．For their meat. D．For babies. 3．What puts whales in danger? A．Air pollution. B．Overfishing. C．Forest cutting. D．Bad weather. 4．What does the underlined word “share” mean in Chinese? A．分享 B．守护 C．占领 D．破坏 5．What can we learn from the passage? A．We can hunt wild animals for money. B．Animals and humans live on the same earth. C．We don’t need to help endangered animals. D．Human beings can live without animals. Pandas are cute animals and they are China’s national treasure. But now pandas are in danger. Here are some main reasons. First, pandas mainly live on bamboo. But a lot of bamboo forests are cut down, so pandas don’t have enough food to eat. Second, pandas have small numbers of babies, and baby pandas are very weak and hard to live. Third, the pollution makes pandas’ living areas smaller and smaller. Luckily, our government is doing a lot to save pandas. We build more nature reserves, plant more bamboo and help pandas have more babies. Now the number of pandas is growing slowly. We hope pandas will live a happy life in the future. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 1．What does “national treasure” mean in Chinese? A．国家财富 B．国宝 C．民族骄傲 D．国家象征 2．What is pandas’ main food? A．Meat. B．Bamboo. C．Grass. D．Fruit. 3．Which is NOT the reason why pandas are in danger? A．Bamboo forests are cut down. B．Baby pandas are hard to live. C．People kill pandas for meat. D．Living areas are smaller. 4．What does the government do to save pandas? A．Build more nature reserves. B．Keep all pandas in zoos. C．Kill other animals for pandas. D．Stop people from seeing pandas. 5．Which of the following is TRUE? A．The number of pandas is getting smaller now. B．We plant more bamboo for pandas. C．Baby pandas can live easily in the wild. D．Pandas are not in danger anymore. 进阶拓展训练5篇 阅读短文与表格，完成任务 The IUCN Red List The IUCN Red List was created in 1964. It contains information about the conservation status of different animal species. The list divides species into nine categories. Vulnerable (VU): Risks dying out in the wild (fewer than 1,000 individuals or population fall of 30%–60%). Endangered (EN): Faces a very high risk of dying out (fewer than 250 individuals or a population fall of 50%–80%). Animal IUCN status Population trend Tiger EN decreasing Asian elephant EN decreasing Giant panda VU increasing 1．When was the IUCN Red List created? A．In 1960. B．In 1964. C．In 1970. D．In 1980. 2．How many categories does the list divide species into? A．Seven. B．Eight. C．Nine. D．Ten. 3．Which animal is vulnerable (VU)? A．Tiger. B．Asian elephant. C．Giant panda. D．Lion. 4．What is the population trend of tigers? A．Decreasing. B．Increasing. C．Stable. D．Unknown. 5．Why is a species classified as endangered (EN)? A．It has more than 1,000 individuals. B．Its population has fallen by 30%–60%. C．It has fewer than 250 individuals. D．Its population is increasing. In the small seaside town of Pacific Grove, California, western monarch butterflies used to fill the air. Every late fall and winter, tens of thousands of them would fly there to rest. That’s why this town has a nickname— “Butterfly Town, U.S.A．” But now, western monarch butterflies are in great danger. In one week in December 2022, volunteers counted about 16,000 butterflies in Pacific Grove. But in a similar week in December 2025, there were only 107 butterflies. Pesticides (杀虫剂), habitat loss and climate change are hurting them. Scientists say that if nothing changes, western monarchs may cease to exist by 2080. Luckily, people in Butterfly Town are taking action. Museum workers and volunteers count butterflies every week. The data (数据) helps scientists track changes in the monarch population (种群). They also ask people to help by planting flowers and not using pesticides. “Monarchs are light as paper clips , but they can fly more than 160 kilometers in a day. All of us should protect these small but powerful creatures,” a museum worker said. 1．________ western monarch butterflies were found in Pacific Grove in December 2025. A．107 B．2,080 C．More than 160 D．About 16,000 2．The underlined words can be replaced by “________” in the passage. A．return B．rise C．disappear D．wake 3．What does the museum worker mean by saying monarch butterflies “light as paper clips”? A．They are easy to catch and collect. B．They are small in size but strong in flying ability. C．They are often used in scientific experiments. D．They are very weak and cannot fly too far. 4．What is the main purpose of this passage? A．To describe the beauty of a seaside town. B．To explain how far monarch butterflies can fly. C．To encourage more people to go to visit Butterfly Town, U.S.A． D．To show the danger of monarch butterflies and human efforts to help. It is 7:00 a.m. at the Siberian Tiger (东北虎) Park in China. The keepers are getting meat ready for the tigers’ breakfast. By 7:30 a.m., the tigers are awake and hungry. They walk around their space and make loud sounds. When they see the keepers, they come close, some even standing up to reach for their food. Li Ming, a tiger keeper, says, “They are strong and beautiful. I take care of them every day. I wash their cages, feed them, and watch how they act. Each tiger is different. They are very special to me.” Siberian tigers, are big cats with orange fur and black stripes. They are a symbol of power and nature. But now, they are in danger. Scientists think fewer than 600 wild Siberian tigers live in the world, mostly in Russia (俄罗斯) and China. About 200 more live in zoos. Why are they in danger? ● Less forest: People cut down trees for wood and farms, so tigers have less space. ● Illegal (非法的) Hunting: Some people kill tigers for their fur and bones. ● Not enough food: Tigers eat deer and small animals like rabbits, but these animals are also disappearing. ● Tigers do not have many babies. A mother tiger usually has 2 or 3 cubs (幼崽) every 2-3 years. Many cubs die young. Adult tigers need a lot of space to find food, but forests are getting smaller. At the Siberian Tiger Park, workers help tigers have babies and study them. Schools teach kids about tiger protection. The government and other groups are working hard to save these amazing animals. If we keep helping, maybe one day there will be more tigers in the wild again. 1．What time do the Siberian tigers at the park usually wake up? A．6:30 a.m. B．7:00 a.m. C．7:30 a.m. D．7:50 a.m. 2．How many Siberian tigers live in the wild? A．about 200 B．more than 600 C．fewer than 600 D．600 3．What does tiger keeper Li Ming do every day? A．Clean the tigers’ house carefully. B．Play with the tigers and keep them strong. C．Sell tigers’ bones to the hunters. D．Help the tigers give birth to fewer babies. 4．Which of the following is NOT a reason Siberian tigers are endangered? A．The forests are getting smaller. B．The hunters may kill them for money. C．Too many cubs are born every year. D．The food is not enough. 5．Which do you think is a good way to help Siberian tigers? A．Planting more trees to make new forests for tigers. B．Feeding more Siberian tigers in the zoo. C．Hunting deer and small animals for tigers. D．Cutting down more forests. I stood on the wide grassland of Kazakhstan. My heart raced as we prepared to open the transport crate (运输箱). Inside were seven Przewalski’s horses. They were the last truly wild horses in the world, and we were about to bring them home. My journey with these horses began years ago in a zoo. I remember looking into the eyes of a Przewalski’s horse named Hope. Her ancestors once ran freely across the land of Asia. But by the mid-20th century, hunting had nearly made them die out, only about 30 remained in zoos. Many believed they were already a memory of the past. But we refused to give up. An international team of scientists started a careful breeding program. We kept a detailed “family book” for every horse to ensure healthy future generations. Hope was one of the first healthy horses born under this program. The real challenge was returning them to the wild. We chose the Golden Steppe (金色草原) in Kazakhstan similar to their ancient home. But getting them there was a difficult task. The journey would take over 20 hours by air and road. We had to use carefully measured sedatives. Too much, they might not wake up properly; too little, they could panic and hurt themselves. I stayed by Hope’s crate the whole flight, speaking softly to her. Now, the moment had come. As the crate door was lowered, Hope took a careful step forward, then she burst into a run across the land she had never seen but somehow knew. As the second and third horses ran into the steppe, they circled back and looked at us almost as if to say, “Thank you.” Tears filled my eyes. We had not just saved a species. We had given a lost king of the grassland its crown (皇冠) back. 1．The author is probably a member of ________. A．a local travel agency B．a horse riding club C．a protection program D．a documentary film group 2．What was the main purpose of the “family book”? A．To record the numbers of horses. B．To ensure baby horses’ health. C．To choose the best living places. D．To give each horse a special name. 3．The underlined “sedatives” refers to _______. A．special foods for long journeys B．medicines to keep calm C．tools to listen to heart beats D．safety belts in the crate 4．From the last paragraph, what we did for the horses led to _______. A．bringing back their fame B．returning their natural role C．building a protected area D．getting back their health 5．What would be the best title for the passage? A．A Future Program B．An Unexpected Choice C．The First Wild Horse D．The Long Journey Home Many wild animals are in danger today. By 2022, about 17,000 kinds of wild animals were in danger. Some of them, like pandas and crested ibises, are protected by the government. Why are animals in danger? First, people cut down trees, so animals lose their homes. Second, people hunt animals for their fur and meat. Third, pollution makes the environment bad for animals to live in. What can we do to help? We can protect the environment, stop hunting animals, and donate money to animal protection organizations. We can also tell our friends and family about the importance of protecting animals. Animals are our close friends. We should do our best to help them. 1．How many kinds of wild animals were in danger by 2022? A．About 7,000. B．About 17,000. C．About 70,000. D．About 1,700. 2．Which of the following is NOT a reason for animals being in danger? A．People cut down trees. B．People hunt animals. C．Pollution is bad for the environment. D．Animals have too many babies. 3．What can we do to help animals? A．Cut down more trees. B．Hunt animals for fun. C．Protect the environment. D．Keep animals as pets at home. 4．What does the underlined word “organizations” mean? A．工厂 B．医院 C．组织 D．学校 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Pandas are in danger. B．How to protect animals in danger. C．Why people hunt animals. D．The environment is getting worse. 能力综合实践5篇 There are two kinds of squirrels (松鼠) in the UK: the red squirrel and the grey squirrel. However, the population of red squirrels has become smaller since the last century. This is mainly because grey squirrels have made the life of red squirrels more difficult. Grey squirrels are bigger and stronger, so they are better at competing for food and areas to live. Grey squirrels also carry a virus (病毒). This virus doesn’t harm grey squirrels, but it can be dangerous for red squirrels. However, scientists have developed a system (系统) to help boost red squirrel numbers. And it uses artificial intelligence (AI). AI is a computer that has learned from experience and can do things that usually need human intelligence. The AI system has been trained to look at photos of squirrels and tell red squirrels from grey squirrels. The aim of the system is to help red squirrels by giving them more food, while stopping grey squirrel population from getting even bigger. To stop grey squirrel population getting bigger, the AI system can offer grey squirrels a kind of special food that stops them having babies. Scientists check the AI has recognized grey squirrels properly. What’s next? Scientists think the AI could also be taught to recognize squirrels by their whiskers (胡须). This could help scientists follow squirrels more closely. For example, if a red squirrel gets sick, the AI could let scientists know quickly. With the help of AI, the number of red squirrels might rise soon. “This isn’t just about squirrels,” Dr. Smith, a wildlife scientist, says. “It’s also about learning to protect wildlife with technology.” 1．What does the underlined word “boost” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Study. B．Count. C．Control. D．Increase. 2．What can the AI system do to protect red squirrels according to the passage? ①Give red squirrels more food. ②Recognize red squirrels in the photos. ③Help red squirrels look for new areas to live in. ④Give grey squirrels special food for population control. A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④ 3．How does the writer begin Paragraph 3? A．By reporting a result. B．By giving an example. C．By asking a question. D．By using an old saying. 4．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To show how technology helps save animals in danger. B．To compare the living habits of red and grey squirrels. C．To describe how AI helps scientists study squirrel whiskers. D．To explain why grey squirrels are dangerous for red squirrels. In English, “as dead as a dodo” means someone or something is totally, unquestionably dead. But the dodo, a tubby bird that has been extinct for hundreds of years, may not be dead anymore! US company Colossal Biosciences said it would try to bring the dodo back to life. The bird used to live on the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean until the 17th century. “[The place] to bring back the dodo into the wild would be Mauritius,” Ben Lamm, the co-founder of the company told The Guardian. Bringing back dodos into the ecosystem of the island, instead of being a newcomer to somewhere else, is thought to bring benefits to the plants and animals that already live there. The company has found the genetic code of the extinct animals from their dead bodies. It will change the DNA of currently living animals to make them close to the animal of the past. The Nicobar pigeon will be used as the genetic base for the dodo, according to MIT Technology Review. The company also has plans for other extinct animals, such as the mammoth (猛犸象). They believe that mammoths introduced to the Arctic could help with climate change as they turn the wet tundra (苔原) into sunlight-reflecting dry grasslands by eating the grass, according to The New Yorker. However, some people don’t like the idea. With a third of all bird species in decline, protecting today’s species is needed more than focusing on animals of the past, said BBC Science Focus. 1．If “as dead as a dodo” is used to describe someone’s phone, it means the phone is _______. A．lost B．out of power C．hard to use D．nice and fancy 2．Why did the company choose Mauritius as the dodos’ living place? A．Because the island is set as a research place for new species. B．Because dodos won’t have natural enemies on the island. C．Because the island has the best ecosystem in the world. D．Because they used to live there and may be good to the ecosystem. 3．How will the company bring the dodo back? A．By changing the closest bird’s DNA to make it similar to the dodo’s. B．By producing dodos with DNA from their dead bodies C．By combining dodos ’DNA with mammoths’ DNA． D．By changing the dead dodos’ DNA to make them reborn. 4．The underlined word “extinct” in paragraph 4 may probably mean ________. A．not common, exist in a small number B．in danger of being harmed C．no longer exist because of the change of the world D．valuable and interesting 5．According to the last paragraph, BBC Science Focus agrees that ________. A．the number of bird species has dropped much faster than other species B．focusing on endangered animals is more important than extinct ones C．bringing extinct animals back to life is meaningful for today’s species D．it is impossible to bring extinct animals back to life exactly as they were The US Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced a warning, saying that Antarctica’s emperor penguins are in danger of disappearing because of the rising temperature. The announcement officially calls for protections of emperor penguins under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Antarctica is home to the flightless seabirds. They need sea ice to reproduce, hunt for food and avoid other animals. But warming oceans caused by climate change have harmed the emperor penguins’ sea ice environment. If carbon emissions (排放) continue to rise, temperatures will as well, leading to more sea-ice disappearance. This harm could result in the emperor penguins disappearing in the near future. Climate change has made emperor penguins reproduce less and less. One example is the Halley Bay colony (群) in the Weddell Sea, the second-largest emperor penguin colony in the world. Several years of poor ice conditions in areas around the colony led to the drowning (溺亡) of all newborn emperor penguins beginning in 2016. The warning is designed to improve international efforts to protect emperor penguins. The action also requires the government to take steps to reduce their threats. Shaye Wolf is the climate science director Center for the US-based for Biological Diversity. She said emperor penguins need “immediate climate action” in order to survive. “The penguin’s life depends on whether our government takes strong action now to cut climate-heating fossil fuels (化石燃料) and prevent harm to life on Earth,” Wolf said. 1．What can we know about emperor penguins? A．They are being hunted. B．They reproduce quickly. C．They are leaving the polluted ice. D．They depend on sea ice to survive. 2．As to the reasons why emperor penguins will die out, which of the following is NOT mentioned? A．The warming oceans. B．The carbon emissions. C．The disappearance of sea ice. D．The reproduction of other animals. 3．What happened at Halley Bay? A．No penguins survived there. B．Ice conditions there have gotten terrible. C．Lots of fossil fuels have been found there. D．All newborn penguins escaped. 4．According to Shaye Wolf, how can we keep emperor penguins alive? A．By saving as much energy as possible. B．By slowing down climate change immediately. C．By making enough ice for emperor penguins. D．By finding a new way to use fossil fuels. 5．For what purpose does the writer write the passage? A．To tell people how to protect the climate. B．To share his opinion on climate change. C．To introduce emperor penguins’ bad sea ice environment. D．To ask human to take action to protect emperor penguins. Plains wanderers are small, rare birds that live in grasslands. Unlike most birds, female plains wanderers are larger and stronger than males. Females take the lead in protecting their nests and babies from animals like foxes, while males often sit on the eggs to keep them warm. These birds are hard to find because their feathers blend into the grass, making them look like part of the landscape. Sadly, their numbers have been dropping because people are taking over their grassland homes for farms and cities. To save them, scientists are using AI. The key is the birds’ calls. Mother wanderers make soft sounds to talk to their chicks and warn about danger. These calls are quiet and easy to miss, but AI can hear them clearly. Scientists put microphones in the grasslands to record sounds all day and night. Then they put these recordings into a computer program. The AI learns to tell the wanderers’ calls apart from other noises, like the wind blowing or insects chirping. This helps scientists find where the mother birds are and how many chicks they have. “AI helps us monitor these birds without bothering them,” says Dr. Lee, who leads the project. “We can find the most important areas for them and work to protect those places.” Once, the AI helped scientists find a hidden nest with three baby birds. Without AI, they might not have found it. Thanks to this technology, there is new hope for these rare birds, showing that AI can be a powerful tool in saving wildlife. 1．What do we know about plains wanderers? A．Males are larger than females. B．They are easy to find in grasslands. C．Mother birds are bigger and protect babies. D．They are common in many habitats. 2．The underlined word “monitor” in the last paragraph probably means “________”. A．see B．catch C．feed D．follow 3．How do scientists use AI to find plains wanderers? A．By taking photos of their nests. B．By tracking their flying paths. C．By counting eggs in the grass. D．By analyzing calls from mother birds. 4．What is the passage mainly about? A．Why plains wanderers are rare. B．How mother wanderers protect their chicks. C．What AI can do in daily life. D．How scientists use AI to protect plains wanderers. Even though the world has made great efforts to protect African elephants, many of them are still being killed for their ivory. At the end of the 1970s, over 1.3 ivory million elephants walked around Africa. But today, their numbers have fallen to around 450, 000. This is mainly caused by illegal (非法的) hunting for ivory. Need for ivory in markets, especially in Asia and Africa, continues to push the illegal trade (贸易). This has resulted in the deaths of at least 20, 000 African elephants each year. Ivory, also known as “white gold”, has long been regarded as precious. Because of its unusual look, people often use it to make expensive things, such as jewellery, musical instruments and art. And the ivory material itself can stand the test of time. That’s why many people are willing to pay high prices for ivory products. However, no matter how much real ivory is sold for, it’s certainly not worth the harm to elephants. So some scientists are working hard on creating the same beauty of ivory with no killing. Thaddäa Rath and her team at the University of Vienna have created the man-made ivory called “Digory”. It is made from synthetic resin (合成树脂) and calcium phosphate particles (磷酸钙颗粒). First, they use a 3D printer to make the shape. Then they color-match and stain (着色) it. Finally, they polish (抛光) it to make it look like real natural ivory. Although the chemical structure of Digory is completely different from that of the natural ivory, it looks so real that it is hard to tell the difference by eye. Fritz Vollrath, a biologist from the UK, felt excited about the invention for the fact that Digory could save many elephants from risks. He said, “We hope that, by doing more research, Digory will soon be accepted and used worldwide. And I believe that technology like this will play an important role in wildlife protection.” 1．Why does the writer list some numbers in Paragraph 1? A．To present the number of elephants in Africa. B．To introduce the ivory markets in Asia and Africa. C．To explain the reasons for the illegal trade of ivory. D．To show the dangerous situation of African elephants. 2．What does the underlined word “precious” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Modern. B．Valuable. C．Beautiful. D．Traditional. 3．What do we know about Digory from Paragraph 4? a. Why Digory is invented.        b. How Digory is created. c. What Digory is made from.    d. Whether Digory looks real. A．abc B．acd C．bcd D．abd 4．Which of the following does Fritz Vollrath agree? A．Digory will save all the elephants from risks. B．It’s hard for the world to accept man-made ivory. C．It will take long to make Digory used worldwide. D．Technology will support the protection of wildlife. 5．Which is the right structure of the text? (①= Para. 1 ②= Para. 2…) A．①/②③④⑤ B．①/②③/④⑤ C．①②③④/⑤ D．①/②/③④⑤ 16 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 17 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $