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Unit 5 Wild animals单元话题阅读专项练习
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一、阅读理解
(一)
Almost all animals need to sleep to stay healthy. But sleeping can be dangerous because other animals may hunt sleeping animals. To help them stay safe, animals have many different ways of sleeping. Some of these ways may surprise you!
Some seabirds can sleep while they fly. These large birds spend most of their lives over the ocean. They are in danger on the water, but they are safe in the air. They glide (滑行) for many hours without moving their wings up and down. Sometimes they sleep while they glide.
A dolphin sleeps with just half its brain at a time. It must stay awake to breathe and to watch for danger. Dolphins can swim without sleep for two months to stay safe. Ducks sleep with just half their brain, too. The ducks often sleep in a line. The ducks at both ends help keep the group safe. They keep one eye open to watch for danger. The ducks in the middle sleep with both eyes closed.
Seals breathe air, but that doesn’t stop them from sleeping under water. They hold their breath and dive deep to sleep for up to twenty minutes at a time. Some fish make their own sleeping bags. They make a big bubble and sleep inside it. It also keeps other animals from smelling them. If an animal hits the bubble, the fish swims away quickly.
1.Why do animals have different ways of sleeping?
A.To hunt other animals. B.To make themselves safe.
C.To surprise other animals. D.To keep themselves healthy.
2.How do seabirds sleep?
A.By gliding in the air. B.By resting in the sea.
C.By flying up and down. D.By staying in the bubbles.
3.Which animals have the same way of sleeping?
A.Fish and seabirds. B.Seals and seabirds.
C.Dolphins and seals. D.Dolphins and ducks.
4.What will happen if an animal hits the bubbles of fish?
A.The fish will swim away. B.The fish will stay outside.
C.The fish will eat other animals. D.The fish will smell other animals.
5.What’s the article mainly about?
A.All animals need to sleep. B.How animals sleep safely.
C.How animals keep healthy. D.It can be dangerous for animals to sleep.
(二)
Sea Turtles in Danger
Sea turtles are one of the oldest animals on Earth. They have been living in the oceans for over 100 million years. However, today these amazing creatures are facing serious threats.
There are seven species of sea turtles in the world. Six of them are endangered or critically endangered. The main threats include plastic pollution, climate change, and illegal hunting. Sea turtles often mistake plastic bags for jellyfish and eat them. This can cause them to become sick and die. Plastic straws can also get stuck in their noses, making it hard for them to breathe.
In many countries, organizations are working hard to protect sea turtles. They rescue injured turtles, clean up beaches, and educate people about the importance of protecting them. In Costa Rica, volunteers protect sea turtle eggs from being taken by humans or animals. In Australia, scientists use tracking devices to study where sea turtles go and how to better protect them.
One success story is the hawksbill turtle in the Caribbean. Thanks to years of protection, their numbers have started to increase. This gives us hope that with enough effort, we can save these ancient creatures.
Everyone can help. Use fewer plastic products, recycle properly, and support organizations that protect sea turtles. Every small action makes a difference.
6.How many species of sea turtles are endangered or critically endangered?
A.Four B.Five C.Six D.Seven
7.Why do sea turtles often eat plastic bags?
A.They like the taste of plastic. B.They mistake them for jellyfish.
C.Plastic bags are their favourite food. D.There is no other food in the ocean.
8.What do volunteers do in Costa Rica to protect sea turtles?
A.They clean up the ocean. B.They protect sea turtle eggs.
C.They use tracking devices. D.They build artificial reefs.
9.What gives scientists hope about sea turtle protection?
A.The number of turtles has increased in some places.
B.People have stopped using plastic completely.
C.Sea turtles are no longer endangered.
D.There are more jobs for turtle protectors.
10.What is the main idea of this passage?
A.Sea turtles are very old animals.
B.Sea turtles are facing serious problems but can be saved.
C.Sea turtles only live in warm oceans.
D.Sea turtles are the most beautiful animals in the sea.
(三)
The Emperor Penguin: A Story of Survival
Emperor penguins are the largest of all penguins. They live in the coldest place on Earth—Antarctica. These amazing birds have special ways to survive the freezing winter.
Emperor penguins have thick layers of fat and dense feathers that keep them warm. They also huddle together in large groups. By standing close to each other, they share body heat. The penguins on the outside of the group slowly move to the inside, so everyone gets a turn to stay warm. This is one of the most amazing examples of teamwork in the animal world.
Female emperor penguins lay one egg each winter. After laying the egg, the female goes back to the sea to feed. The male penguin stays behind to take care of the egg. He balances the egg on his feet and covers it with a special fold of skin to keep it warm. For about two months, the male does not eat anything. He just stands there, protecting the egg from the freezing cold and strong winds.
When the female returns, she takes over feeding the chick. The male then goes to the sea to find food. Both parents work together to raise their baby. Emperor penguins are very dedicated parents.
However, these incredible birds are facing new challenges. Climate change is melting the sea ice where they live and breed. Scientists warn that if the ice continues to melt, emperor penguins may lose their homes. Many organizations are working to raise awareness and find ways to protect these magnificent animals.
11.Where do emperor penguins live?
A.In the Arctic. B.In Antarctica.
C.In the Amazon rainforest. D.In the Sahara desert.
12.How do emperor penguins keep warm in winter?
A.They swim in warm water. B.They huddle together in large groups.
C.They build nests out of ice. D.They eat a lot of fish.
13.What does the male penguin do while the female goes to the sea?
A.He goes fishing. B.He builds a new nest.
C.He protects and warms the egg. D.He teaches the chick to swim.
14.What is the main threat to emperor penguins today?
A.Being hunted by humans. B.Climate change and melting sea ice.
C.Too many predators. D.Not enough food.
15.What is the best title for this passage?
A.The Largest Birds on Earth B.Life in Antarctica
C.Emperor Penguins: A Story of Survival D.How Penguins Swim
(四)
The Dugong: A Sea Cow in Danger
The dugong is a large marine mammal that lives in warm coastal waters from East Africa to Australia. It is often called the “sea cow” because it feeds on seagrass, just like a cow feeds on grass on land. Dugongs can grow up to 3 metres long and weigh over 400 kilograms.
Dugongs are gentle animals. They spend most of their time in shallow waters, eating seagrass. A single dugong can eat up to 40 kilograms of seagrass every day! They play a very important role in the ecosystem. By eating seagrass, they help keep the seagrass beds healthy, which provides habitats for many other marine animals.
Unfortunately, dugongs are in great danger. Their numbers have decreased rapidly because of human activities. Many dugongs are caught in fishing nets by accident. Pollution from factories and farms has destroyed large areas of seagrass. In some places, people also hunt dugongs for their meat and oil.
Today, there are only about 100,000 dugongs left in the world. Conservation groups are working to protect them. They are setting up protected areas and teaching local people how to live peacefully with these animals. With more efforts, there is still hope for the dugong.
16.Why is the dugong called the “sea cow”?
A.Because it looks like a cow. B.Because it eats seagrass.
C.Because it lives with cows. D.Because it is very large.
17.How much seagrass can a dugong eat every day?
A.10 kilograms. B.20 kilograms. C.30 kilograms. D.40 kilograms.
18.What is the main threat to dugongs?
A.Climate change.
B.Being caught in fishing nets and losing seagrass.
C.Too many predators.
D.Not enough fresh water.
19.How many dugongs are left in the world?
A.About 10,000. B.About 50,000. C.About 100,000. D.About 200,000.
(五)
“Mom! I’m here!” I run to Mom’s car quickly. The wind takes away my voice.
“You made it!” Mom says, but her voice is not happy. She looks into the darkened sky.
BLAM! Something hits the car hard. Then I see a big hawk(鹰). “I couldn’t stop in time. That hawk flew right into us.” Mom cries.
I reach out and catch the hawk before it can fall to the ground. It’s so soft, so warm.
“Is it…? Is it…?…dead?” I ask.
The hawk isn’t moving. There’s a knot in my throat, and I can’t speak. “We have to get out of this wind!” Mom says. We arrive home an hour later. I jump out of the car and look at the hawk through the back window.
“It’s alive! I saw the head move!” I say. “Let’s name it Stormy.”
The next day, the sun is shining, and the sky is blue. I run to check on Stormy. Stormy is against the backseat of the car. One wing is hurt. “Now let’s get Stormy to the wildlife center.” Mom says.
After reaching the center, two people carrying a big cage come around the side of the building. “I’m Bev, and this is Alfredo,” the woman says. Bev asks questions about where and when Stormy hit our car. She records Stormy’s information. “OK, let’s get Stormy inside!”
I follow close behind. “Sorry, no visitors,” Bev says when they reach the door. “Hawks are wild animals. We limit human contact (接触) so they have a better chance of surviving when we let them go back into the wild.” I feel sad, but I have to do what’s best for Stormy.
On the last day before school starts, Alfredo says the center will let Stormy go back into the wild this evening and invites me to watch. I focus my binoculars on the open end of the cage. Stormy sticks her head out, then goes back inside. Five minutes pass before Stormy jumps out. She opens and closes her wings. She takes two steps forward and looks around again. Finally, Stormy flies away! She circles overhead, flying higher and higher. She’s beautiful!
“Go, Stormy! ▲ “ I say, waving goodbye.
20.When there’s a knot in my throat, “I” most probably feel ________.
A.lighthearted B.overjoyed C.heartbroken D.warmhearted
21.What does the underlined word “limit” mean?
A.Reduce. B.Want. C.Increase. D.Dislike.
22.What can we infer from the text?
A.The hawk gets lost then hits the car.
B.The wildlife center takes good care of the hawk.
C.The hawk doesn’t want to leave the cage at first.
D.The wildlife center offers to save the hawk in the wild.
23.Which sentence is most suitable for ▲ ?
A.Never fly back!
B.Please remember me!
C.Don’t get hurt!
D.Fly strong and live long!
24.Which is the best title for the text?
A.Protecting Wildlife B.Saving a Hawk C.A Wildlife Centre D.A Friendly Family
(六)
The Snow Leopard: A Ghost of the Mountains
The snow leopard is one of the most mysterious animals on Earth. It lives in the high mountains of Central and South Asia, at altitudes between 3,000 and 4,500 metres. Because it is so rarely seen, people call it the “ghost of the mountains”.
Snow leopards have thick grey-white fur with black spots. This helps them blend into the rocky mountains. Their thick fur keeps them warm in the freezing cold. They have large paws that work like snowshoes, helping them walk on soft snow without sinking.
These beautiful animals are very important to their ecosystem. They feed mainly on wild sheep and goats. By controlling the number of these animals, they help keep the balance of nature in the mountains. However, snow leopards are in great danger. There are only about 4,000 to 6,500 left in the wild.
The main threats to snow leopards are habitat loss, poaching, and climate change. People have built roads and farms in the mountains, destroying their home. Some people also hunt them for their fur. Climate change is making the mountains warmer, causing the treeline to move higher and reducing the snow leopards’ hunting area.
Many organizations are working to protect snow leopards. They use cameras to track them and work with local communities to stop poaching. In some areas, the number of snow leopards is starting to increase. This gives us hope that with continued effort, we can save this amazing animal.
25.Why is the snow leopard called the “ghost of the mountains”?
A.Because it is very scary. B.Because it is rarely seen.
C.Because it lives in caves. D.Because it makes ghostly sounds.
26.What do snow leopards mainly feed on?
A.Bamboo. B.Fish. C.Wild sheep and goats. D.Small birds.
27.How do snow leopards’ paws help them?
A.They help them climb trees. B.They help them swim faster.
C.They help them walk on snow without sinking. D.They help them catch fish.
28.How many snow leopards are left in the wild?
A.About 1,000. B.About 4,000-6,500. C.About 10,000. D.About 20,000.
29.What is the main idea of this passage?
A.Snow leopards are the most beautiful animals in the world.
B.Snow leopards are mysterious and endangered animals that need protection.
C.Snow leopards only live in China.
D.Snow leopards are dangerous to humans.
二、任务型阅读
(七)
Tigers in Danger
Tigers are the largest cats in the world. They are powerful and beautiful animals. But today, tigers are in great danger. One hundred years ago, there were about 100,000 tigers in the wild. Today, there are fewer than 4,000.
There are many reasons for this. First, people have cut down many forests. Tigers have lost their homes. Second, some people hunt tigers for their fur and body parts. Third, the number of their prey—animals like deer and wild pigs—is also decreasing.
In some countries, people are working hard to save tigers. They have set up national parks and protection areas. They also try to stop tiger hunting. In India, the number of tigers has increased in recent years because of these efforts.
Tigers are important to the ecosystem. When we protect tigers, we also protect many other animals and plants. So saving tigers is not just about saving one species—it’s about saving the whole forest.
根据短文内容,按要求回答问题。
30.How many tigers were there in the wild one hundred years ago?
31.What do some people hunt tigers for?
32.What have people done to protect tigers in some countries?
33.Why is saving tigers important for the ecosystem?
34.What is the main idea of this passage?
(八)
It is 8:30 a.m. at the Chengdu Research Base. Panda keepers are preparing milk for the baby pandas’ breakfast. At 9:00 a.m. they find that most of the babies are already awake and hungry. When the babies see the keepers, they run over to them with excitement and some of the young pandas even walk into their friends and fall over!
Lin Wei, one of the panda keepers, says, “They’re so cute and lovely. I take care of them like my own babies.” In fact, many people around the world love these black and white animals. Pandas have become so popular that they are now a symbol of China.
Scientists say there are now fewer than 2,000 pandas living in the forests. Another 300 or so live in zoos or research centers in China and other countries. Pandas do not have many babies, maybe only one every two years. The babies often die from illnesses and do not live very long.
An education program in Chengdu teaches children about pandas and other endangered wild animals. They send people to schools to tell children about the importance of saving these animals.
Scientists are doing research to better understand the habits of pandas. We all hope that in the future there will be a lot more pandas.
35.What time do the baby pandas have breakfast according to the text?
36.How many pandas are living in the forests now?
37.Who does the education program in Chengdu teach about pandas?
38.As a teenager, what should we do to help to save the pandas?(Write 30 words or more)
(九)
From September to February each year, Dazhong Mountain in Chuxiong, Yunnan is home to more than 50,000,000 migratory birds (候鸟). People used to call the mountain Daqueshan, which means bird-hunting mountain.
The villagers used to hunt birds on the mountain. Then one year, they couldn’t hear birds singing. People started to worry if migratory birds would return again. In 1984, the Hongtupo Forest Police Station was set up. The officers worked on the mountain, trying to find migratory birds and stop people from hunting them. The job was really difficult. They might lose their way or meet dangerous animals.
The officers also tried to tell villagers the importance of protecting birds and other wild animals. They visited the villagers door to door and helped them with farm work. They even organized activities in schools to get their messages across to children. Now, even children know that birds are to be loved. The mountain is greener, the water is clearer, and more and more animals come to live here. It has become a bird-protecting mountain. Many people have opened bed-and-breakfasts (民宿) for birdwatchers.
“The village has changed a lot, and we don’t hunt birds anymore,” people say. Since people have stopped hunting, the police station now mainly works to save injured wildlife.
根据短文内容回答问题, 每题答案不超过10个词。
39.How many migratory birds live on Dazhong Mountain from September to February every year?
40.Was the officers’ job on the mountain easy?
41.What did the villagers on Dazhong Mountain use to do ?
42.When was the Hongtupo Forest Police Station set up?
43.What do you think we can do to protect the birds?
(十)
根据文章内容,回答问题(每道题不超过10个单词)
Twenty years ago in Costa Rica, three girls found a baby sloth (树懒) on a road. The little animal’s mother was killed by a car. These girls took the baby sloth to Judy, the owner of a hotel. Judy wanted to help, but she didn’t know how to look after the sloth, so she called the zoo. With the help of the zoo, Judy took good care of the baby sloth. She named the baby sloth Buttercup.
After her first success, more people brought Judy wounded sloths or baby sloths they found. Judy then opened a help centre. Today, the help centre has saved more than 500 sloths.
Sloths live in the forests of Central America. We can also see them in South America. They hang onto the trees with their claws (爪子). There are two main types of sloths. You can know them by the number of their claws. Sloths hardly move. They spend most of their time sleeping in the trees.
But now, with the increase in population, human beings cause a lot of problems for these slow and quiet animals. The main problem is that the forests are becoming smaller and smaller. When trees are cut down, sloths will fall and hurt themselves. Some sloths live near human beings and they sometimes are hit by cars or killed by dogs.
44.Why did Judy call the zoo?
45.Where do the sloths live?
46.What are the sloths like?
47.What is the main problem for sloths?
48.How can we help sloths according to the last paragraph?
(十一)
Staying cute and chill
Capybaras are becoming popular due to their peaceful personality
情绪稳定的水豚,大家的好朋友
Lately, the capybara (水豚), a cute animal, has become popular online. People love it for its friendly nature and relaxed lifestyle. Many people use its picture as their profile photo (头像) to show their love for it.
Capybaras live in South America. They look like a very large mouse. A mouse-like animal may not be welcomed by many, but capybaras always have lots of different animals around them.
What makes capybaras so friendly? As the largest rodent (啮齿动物) in the world, capybaras have only a few enemies (敌人), such as leopards (豹子) and eagles (老鹰). Living by water, it is easy for them to hide in the water to stay away from danger. They live such a comfortable life that nothing seems to make them worry.
Capybaras eat plants for a living. They won’t hurt other animals. Capybaras usually eat water plants in the morning and evening, spending the rest of the day bathing in water and resting on the shore (岸边). Sometimes, capybaras become “animal buses” while moving. They take small animals like birds, turtles (乌龟), ducks, and even monkeys for a free ride.
Capybaras are also getting popular as friends of humans. More and more people around the world want to raise a capybara as a pet. After all, no one can say no to such a cute and kind friend.
Answer the following questions:
49.Why do people love capybaras?
50.Are capybaras popular in nature?
51.What makes capybaras have only a few enemies?
52.List at least three things a capybara does:
53.Translate the following sentence into Chinese:
More and more people around the world want to raise a capybara as a pet.
(十二)
Many wild animals are in danger now. Why? Here are some reasons.
First, people cut down too many trees. Animals are losing their living areas. They have no place to live or find food. Second, some people hunt wild animals for money. They sell animals’ fur, bones or other parts. Third, pollution is also a big problem. Dirty water and air make animals sick.
What can we do to help them? We can start from small things. We should not buy things made from wild animals. We should tell our family and friends about the importance of protecting wild animals. We can also plant more trees to make the environment better. If everyone takes action, we can make a difference.
Do you have any good ideas? Can you tell me how to protect wild animals in our daily life?
54.Why are many wild animals in danger?
55.What do hunters do to wild animals?
56.How does pollution influence wild animals?
57.What should we not buy according to the passage?
58.What can we do to protect wild animals in our daily life?
《Unit 5 Wild animals单元话题阅读专项练习》参考答案
题号
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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10
答案
B
A
D
A
B
C
B
B
A
B
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11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
答案
B
B
C
B
C
B
D
B
C
C
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21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
答案
A
B
D
B
B
C
C
B
B
1.B 2.A 3.D 4.A 5.B
【导语】本文主要介绍了动物们为了在睡眠中保持安全而发展出的各种不同的睡眠方式。
【详解】1.文章第一段第二、三句“But sleeping can be dangerous because other animals may hunt sleeping animals. To help them stay safe, animals have many different ways of sleeping.”指出,动物有不同的睡眠方式是为了让自己安全。
2.文章第二段最后一句“Sometimes they sleep while they glide.”指出,海鸟在滑翔时睡觉。
3.文章第三段第一句“A dolphin sleeps with just half its brain at a time.”和第四句“Ducks sleep with just half their brain, too.”指出,海豚和鸭子都是用半个大脑睡觉。
4.文章第四段最后一句“If an animal hits the bubble, the fish swims away quickly.”指出,如果有动物碰到泡泡,鱼会迅速游走。
5.文章主要介绍了动物们为了安全睡觉而采取的不同方式,因此B项“动物如何安全睡觉”最符合主旨。
6.C 7.B 8.B 9.A 10.B
【导语】本文主要介绍了海龟面临的生存危机,包括塑料污染、气候变化和非法捕猎等威胁,同时也讲述了各国为保护海龟所采取的措施以及取得的初步成效,呼吁人们通过减少塑料使用等方式参与保护。
【详解】6.第二段明确指出:“There are seven species of sea turtles in the world. Six of them are endangered or critically endangered.”,说明有六种海龟处于濒危或极危状态。
7.第二段明确指出:“Sea turtles often mistake plastic bags for jellyfish and eat them.”,说明海龟吃塑料袋是因为它们误将塑料袋当成了水母。
8.第三段明确指出:“In Costa Rica, volunteers protect sea turtle eggs from being taken by humans or animals.”,说明哥斯达黎加的志愿者通过保护海龟蛋来保护海龟。
9.第四段明确指出:“One success story is the hawksbill turtle in the Caribbean. Thanks to years of protection, their numbers have started to increase. This gives us hope...”,说明科学家感到希望是因为在某些地方海龟的数量开始增加。
10. 文章首先指出海龟面临严重威胁(facing serious threats),接着介绍保护措施和成功案例(success story, numbers have started to increase),最后呼吁大家行动。因此,主旨是海龟虽然面临严重问题,但通过努力是可以被拯救的。
11.B 12.B 13.C 14.B 15.C
【导语】本文介绍帝企鹅的生存方式,讲述它们如何在南极严寒繁衍后代,同时点明气候变化正威胁帝企鹅的生存。
【详解】11.根据文章第一段第二句“They live in the coldest place on Earth—Antarctica.”可知,帝企鹅生活在南极洲。
12.根据文章第二段第二、三句“They also huddle together in large groups. By standing close to each other, they share body heat.”可知,它们通过挤在一起取暖。
13.根据文章第三段第三、四句“The male penguin stays behind to take care of the egg. He balances the egg on his feet and covers it with a special fold of skin to keep it warm.”可知,雄企鹅负责保护并温暖蛋。
14.根据文章第五段第二句“Climate change is melting the sea ice where they live and breed.”可知,当今帝企鹅面临的主要威胁是气候变化和海冰融化。
15.文章开头明确给出了标题“The Emperor Penguin: A Story of Survival”,且全文内容围绕帝企鹅的生存环境、保暖方式、繁殖习性以及面临的生存挑战展开,突出了“生存”这一主题。
16.B 17.D 18.B 19.C
【导语】本文是一篇科普说明文,介绍儒艮这种海洋哺乳动物,依次讲解它的外形、食性、在生态系统中的作用、生存危机以及当下的保护措施。
【详解】16.原文第一段“It is often called the ‘sea cow’ because it feeds on seagrass”,儒艮以海草为食,因此被叫做“海牛”,答案选B。
17.原文第二段“A single dugong can eat up to 40 kilograms of seagrass every day!”,一只儒艮每日最多可食用40公斤海草,答案选D。
18.原文第三段“Many dugongs are caught in fishing nets by accident. Pollution from factories and farms has destroyed large areas of seagrass.”,文中指出儒艮数量锐减源于人类活动,包括意外被渔网捕获、污染破坏海草栖息地、人类捕猎,选项B涵盖了主要的生存威胁内容
19.原文第四段“Today, there are only about 100,000 dugongs left in the world.”,目前全球仅存约10万只儒艮,答案选C。
20.C 21.A 22.B 23.D 24.B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,主要讲述作者救助受伤雄鹰,送它到野生动物中心,最后目送雄鹰重返野外的故事,体现对野生动物的爱护。
【详解】20.根据第六段“The hawk isn’t moving... There’s a knot in my throat, and I can’t speak.”可知,作者以为鹰死了,喉咙哽咽说不出话,这是一种难过、悲伤的反应。C项“heartbroken(心碎/难过)”最符合当时担心鹰死亡的心情。
21.根据第十段“We limit human contact... so they have a better chance of surviving when we let them go back into the wild.”可知,为了让鹰回归野外后更好地生存,需要减少它与人类的接触。limit 意为“限制”,与A项 Reduce(减少)意思相近,符合文意。
22.根据文章后半部分,野生动物中心记录了鹰的信息,限制了人类接触以利于其生存,最终鹰伤愈放飞(“One wing is hurt”到“Finally, Stormy flies away”),这说明中心照顾得很好。B项符合语境。
23.根据最后一段语境,作者看着鹰越飞越高,挥手告别,此时应是表达美好的祝愿。D项“飞得强壮,活得长久!”是积极且合适的祝福,符合文章保护野生动物的主题。
24.文章主要讲述了“我”和妈妈救助一只受伤的鹰(Stormy),将其送往野生动物中心,最后成功放归野外的故事。B项“拯救一只鹰”最能概括全文主旨。
25.B 26.C 27.C 28.B 29.B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了雪豹的生存习性、濒危原因以及保护措施。
【详解】25.根据第一段中“Because it is so rarely seen, people call it the ‘ghost of the mountains’.”可知,雪豹被叫做“山中幽灵”是因为它极少被人们看见。
26.根据第三段中“They feed mainly on wild sheep and goats.”可知,雪豹的主要食物是野生绵羊和山羊。
27.根据第二段中“They have large paws that work like snowshoes, helping them walk on soft snow without sinking.”可知,宽大的脚掌可以让它们在松软的雪地上行走而不下陷。
28.根据第三段中“There are only about 4,000 to 6,500 left in the wild.”可知,野外雪豹数量大约为4000至6500只。
29.全文先介绍雪豹神秘的外形与生活环境,再说明其处于濒危状态、面临的生存威胁,最后讲述保护行动,根据全文内容可知文章主旨为:雪豹是神秘且濒临灭绝、需要人类保护的动物,对应B选项。
30.About 100,000. 31.For their fur and body parts. 32.They have set up national parks and protection areas, and they also try to stop tiger hunting. 33.Because protecting tigers also protects many other animals and plants. 34.Tigers are in danger and we need to protect them.
【导语】本文主要介绍了老虎的生存现状,包括它们面临的威胁、人类为保护老虎所做的努力,以及保护老虎对生态系统的重要意义。
【详解】30.根据第一段中的“One hundred years ago, there were about 100,000 tigers in the wild.”可知,一百年前野生老虎的数量约为10万只。答案可直接从原文提取。
31.根据第二段中的“some people hunt tigers for their fur and body parts”可知,有些人猎杀老虎是为了获取它们的皮毛和身体部位。答案可直接从原文提取。
32.根据第三段中的“They have set up national parks and protection areas. They also try to stop tiger hunting.”可知,一些国家已经建立了国家公园和保护区,并努力阻止偷猎。答案需整合这两句信息。
33.根据最后一段中的“When we protect tigers, we also protect many other animals and plants.”可知,保护老虎之所以对生态系统重要,是因为它同时保护了其他许多动植物。答案可直接从原文提取。
34.通读全文可知,文章先指出老虎濒危的现状和原因,再介绍保护措施,最后强调保护老虎的生态价值。因此主旨是“老虎处于危险之中,我们需要保护它们”。答案需综合全文归纳。
35.At 9:00 a.m. 36.Fewer than 2,000 pandas. 37.Children. 38.I think we should learn more about pandas. Besides, we should stop cutting bamboo in the forests. We should protect the forests which pandas live in so that they have enough food to eat. (open-ended)
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,介绍成都大熊猫繁育研究基地熊猫日常、熊猫生存现状以及保护熊猫的相关举措。
【详解】35.根据第一段“It is 8:30 a.m. at the Chengdu Research Base. Panda keepers are preparing milk for the baby pandas’ breakfast. At 9:00 a.m. they find that most of the babies are already awake and hungry.”可知,饲养员8:30准备早餐,9:00发现幼崽已醒且饥饿并跑向饲养员,推断早餐时间在9:00左右,答案需结合上下文推断得出。
36.根据第三段“Scientists say there are now fewer than 2,000 pandas living in the forests.”可知,目前野外森林生存的大熊猫数量不足2000只,答案为原文直接提取。
37.根据第四段“An education program in Chengdu teaches children about pandas and other endangered wild animals.”可知,成都这项科普教育项目面向儿童开展,答案为原文直接提取。
38.本题是开放性试题,答案不唯一,作答观点需要结合文章保护濒危野生动物的主题,提出切实可行的保护措施,满足30词及以上的要求即可。
39.
More than 50,000,000. 40.
No, it wasn’t. 41.
They used to hunt birds on the mountain. 42.
In 1984. 43.
We should stop hunting and protect their habitats.
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了云南楚雄大中山从过去的捕鸟山转变为现在的护鸟山的过程,以及人们为保护鸟类所做的努力和变化。
【详解】39.根据第一段“From September to February each year, Dazhong Mountain in Chuxiong, Yunnan is home to more than 50,000,000 migratory birds.”可知候鸟的具体数量,直接提取答案。
40.根据第二段“The job was really difficult.”可知,警官的工作并不容易,故作否定回答。
41.根据第二段“The villagers used to hunt birds on the mountain.”可知村民过去的行为,直接提取答案。
42.根据第二段“In 1984, the Hongtupo Forest Police Station was set up.”可知派出所成立的具体时间,直接提取答案。
43.本题为开放性试题,根据文章主旨写出保护鸟类的措施,答案合理即可。
44.To help the baby sloth. 45.In the forests of Central America and South America. 46.Slow and quiet. 47.Forests are becoming smaller and smaller. 48.Stop cutting down trees.
【导语】本文讲述Judy救助树懒并开设救助中心,介绍树懒生活习性与生存危机。
【详解】44.第一段“Judy wanted to help, but she didn’t know how to look after the sloth, so she called the zoo.”表明朱迪想帮忙照料树懒,因此打电话求助动物园。
45.第三段“Sloths live in the forests of Central America. We can also see them in South America.”直接说明树懒生活在中美洲和南美洲森林。
46.第四段“these slow and quiet animals”直接给出树懒的特征:缓慢、安静。
47.第四段“The main problem is that the forests are becoming smaller and smaller.”表明树懒最主要的生存难题是森林面积不断缩小。
48.根据第四段“The main problem is that the forests are becoming smaller and smaller. When trees are cut down, sloths will fall and hurt themselves.”可知,砍伐树木伤害树懒,核心保护办法是停止砍树。
49.Because they have a friendly nature and relaxed lifestyle. 50.Yes, they always have animals around them. 51.They are large and they can hide in water. 52.* Eat water plants twice a day.
* Bathe in water.
* Rest on the shore.
* Take small animals for a ride. 53.全世界越来越多的人想要养只水豚作宠物。
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了水豚因其友好的性格和放松的生活方式而在网上走红,并详细描述了它们的栖息地、天敌情况、日常习性以及作为宠物受人类欢迎的情况。
【详解】49.根据第一段“People love it for its friendly nature and relaxed lifestyle.”可知,人们喜爱水豚是因为它天性友善、生活习性悠闲,答案是原文直接信息。
50.根据第二段“but capybaras always have lots of different animals around them.”可知,在自然界中很多动物都愿意待在水豚身边,能说明它在自然界很受欢迎,答案为原文信息转述。
51.根据第三段“As the largest rodent (啮齿动物) in the world”与“it is easy for them to hide in the water to stay away from danger.”可知,水豚是世界上最大的啮齿动物,还能躲进水里避险,因此天敌很少,答案整合了本段两处原文信息。
52.根据第四段“Capybaras usually eat water plants in the morning and evening, spending the rest of the day bathing in water and resting on the shore”以及“They take small animals like birds, turtles (乌龟), ducks, and even monkeys for a free ride.”可知,原文列举了水豚的多种日常行为,任选至少三项作答即可,答案全部直接提取原文行为短语。
53.“More and more people around the world want to raise a capybara as a pet.”译为“全世界越来越多的人想要养只水豚作宠物。”“more and more people”译为越来越多的人,“around the world”可译为全世界,“want to”表示想要做某事,“raise a capybara”译为饲养水豚,固定搭配“as a pet”是作为宠物。
54.Because people cut down too many trees, some people hunt them for money, and pollution is a big problem. 55.They kill them for money and sell their fur, bones or other parts. 56.Dirty water and air make animals sick. 57.Things made from wild animals. 58.We should tell our family and friends about the importance of protecting wild animals and plant more trees. (答案合理即可)
【导语】本文分析了野生动物濒临灭绝的三个主要原因——栖息地减少、人类捕猎和环境污染,并提出了日常生活中可以采取的保护措施,呼吁大家共同行动。
【详解】54.根据第二段“First, people cut down too many trees.”、“Second, some people hunt wild animals for money.”及“Third, pollution is also a big problem. ”可知,野生动物减少的三大原因有:人们砍了太多的树、一些人为了赚钱而捕猎,以及污染问题。
55.根据第二段“Second, some people hunt wild animals for money. They sell animals’ fur, bones or other parts.”可知,猎人为了钱捕猎野生动物,并出售它们的皮毛、骨头等部位。
56.根据第二段“Dirty water and air make animals sick.”可知,脏水和污染的空气会让动物生病。
57.根据第三段“We should not buy things made from wild animals.”可知,我们不应该购买由野生动物制成的东西。
58.题目问日常生活中如何保护野生动物。文章给出了几条具体建议:不买野生动物制品、告诉亲友保护动物的重要性、植树等。可从中选取几条回答,也可补充自己想到的合理做法。
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