Unit 6 阅读理解专项练习 2026-2027学年外研版英语七年级上册

**基本信息** 聚焦动物主题的阅读理解专项训练，通过多样化语篇构建“特征-行为-环境-保护”的知识逻辑链，覆盖中考核心题型。 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|题型特征|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |动物主题阅读|10篇文章42题|以细节理解为主，含推理判断、主旨大意等中考核心题型|从动物栖息地、能力等具体特征，到行为与天气关系、生态保护，形成“现象-原理-价值”的认知递进，培养语言理解能力与跨文化生态意识|

Unit 6 阅读理解专项练习 2026-2027学年外研版英语七年级上册（学生版） Passage 1 Everybody has a home. We people have homes. Animals have homes, too. Some animals live under the ground. The woodchuck (土拨鼠) lives in holes (洞) under the ground. His home has two doors. If anybody comes in one door, he goes out from the other door. Some birds live in holes in trees. They come out for food in the day and go back to sleep at night. But many birds live just in the trees. It’s quite interesting that turtles (海龟) carry their homes on their backs. Bees (蜜蜂) work hard to make their homes. There are many, many little rooms in their house. Cats, dogs, and chicks live in people’s homes. We see all kinds of animals in the zoo. It is a big home for lots of animals. 1．Where do some animals live according to the passage? A．Under the ground. B．In the sky. C．On the moon. D．In the river. 2．What are there in the bees’ homes? A．Many big tables. B．Many little rooms. C．A few chairs. D．Some flowers. 3．What do turtles carry on their backs? A．Their food. B．Their babies. C．Their homes. D．Their eggs. Passage 2 Many animals can feel the weather changes. Here are some interesting things about animals. Animals Behaviors (表现) Weather changes A lot of birds get together and stay under the roofs (屋檐) of houses. Heavy rain will come. Sharks swim to really deep sea. A big storm will arrive. There are more spiders than usual in autumn, and the spiders are making larger webs (网) than usual. A cold and dry winter will come. There are fewer spiders and they make smaller webs. A warm and wet winter will come. A lot of ants are on the grass. It is going to rain. The world of animals is very amazing. Sometimes you cannot explain why they can tell the weather before the weather report. If you want to know more about them, you can read more articles about science on School Science Magazine. 4．Which animals does the writer not talk about? A．Birds. B．Sharks. C．Spiders. D．Rabbits. 5．If a big storm is coming, what will sharks do? A．They will swim to really deep water. B．They will jump out of water. C．They will swim around the island. D．They will swim more slowly. 6．If many spiders are making really big webs in autumn, what will the weather be like? A．Dry and warm in spring. B．Warm and wet in summer. C．Dry and cold in winter. D．Wet and cold in autumn. Passage 3 Different animals have different amazing abilities. Let’s learn about some of them. Pandas are from China. They mainly eat bamboo. Even though they look fat, they can climb trees very well. They are very cute and many people around the world love them. Dogs are people’s good friends. They have a very good sense of smell. Some dogs can help police find missing people or look for dangerous things. Others can help blind people walk safely. Giraffes are the tallest animals in the world. Their long necks help them eat leaves from tall trees. They can run fast even though they are so tall. 7．What can pandas do well? A．Run fast. B．Climb trees. C．Smell things. D．Help people. 8．Dogs can help people EXCEPT ________. A．find missing people B．look for dangerous things C．help blind people D．climb tall trees 9．Why can giraffes eat leaves from tall trees? A．They have long legs. B．They have long necks. C．They run fast. D．They are strong. 10．Where can we probably read this passage? A．A storybook. B．A science magazine for kids. C．A travel guide. D．A cooking book. Passage 4 The sea is a big place full of life, and one of its most famous residents (居民) is the dolphin. They are wonderful animals and many people love them. With some amazing skills, they are special in the sea world. One super cool thing is their ability of echolocation (回声定位能力) to “see” under water. They make quick, high sounds. These sounds can travel through the water. When the sounds hit something, they come back as echoes. Dolphins listen to these echoes and know the place and size of things or animals. This skill helps them to find food and move around safely. What’s more, dolphins have lots of social skills. They like to stay together in groups. For example, they find food together and protect each other from danger. They also have their own special ways of talking with each other. For example, they show love by touching and nuzzling (摩擦). Dolphins are also playful and sports-loving. They love to jump and turn in the air, ride the waves and play games with each other. This play time is not only funny, but also helps keep them healthy, avoid dangerous animals and build strong connections with other dolphins. Dolphins show us the beautiful and interesting life in the sea. They remind us to take care of the sea and all the amazing animals. 11．What is one of the most famous residents of the sea according to the passage? A．Sharks. B．Dolphins. C．Turtles. D．Clams. 12．What can dolphins know when they listen to the echoes? A．The size of animals. B．The size and colour of things. C．The smell of animals. D．The size and place of things or animals. 13．What will dolphins do if they want to show love? A．Make quick and high sounds. B．Swim away fast. C．Touch and nuzzle. D．Jump and turn back. 14．What’s the writing purpose (目的) of this passage? A．To show the beautiful and interesting sea animals. B．To ask people to watch and play with dolphins and other sea animals. C．To introduce dolphins and ask people to protect the sea and animals. D．To tell us different ways of taking care of the sea and animals. Passage 5 This animal is called the milu deer. But for many years, people around the world knew it as “Père David’s deer”. Long ago, many milu deer lived in China. However, by the end of the Qing Dynasty, they had died out. This was because of climate change (气候变化) and too much hunting. Before they disappeared (消失), a French man named Père David visited China and took the deer to the West. Some milu deer were later taken to Europe. There, their numbers grew. In 1985, China began bringing milu deer back home. The first group of 77 deer arrived from the UK. Scientists built protected homes for them in Beijing, Jiangsu and Hubei. There, the milu deer lived, had babies, and slowly returned to the wild. Today, China is home to about 15,000 milu deer. This is the largest milu deer population (种群数量) in the world. The deer are back, and so is their real name. Milu, instead of Père David’s deer, is what the world is calling them now. 15．What was the milu deer known as around the world for many years? A．Chinese deer. B．Père David’s deer. C．French deer. D．European deer. 16．Why did milu deer die out in China by the end of the Qing Dynasty? A．They were taken to Europe. B．They had no protected homes. C．They didn’t like the climate here. D．Climate change and over-hunting. 17．What can we know from the last paragraph? A．The milu deer population is still small. B．The milu deer only lives in China now. C．People still call the milu deer Père David’s deer. D．The milu deer has got its early name again around the world. 18．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The history of Père David’s deer. B．The protection of milu deer in Europe. C．The reasons why milu deer died out in China. D．The story of how milu deer returned to China and got their name again. Passage 6 I can still remember my primary school homework on animals. I chose to write about the whale (鲸鱼). I have loved them from a young age. I’m not quite sure why I love them. It might be something about their shape. They have a smooth shape, and their tails look like a heart. They also move so slowly and beautifully, like a tree dancing in the wind. This way, they seem very clever. So, of course, one of my best memories was when I got to see a type of whale called the Southern Right Whale in Argentina. Watching them moving smoothly in the water, I felt happier than ever. They were so beautiful! And I’m not the only one who loves whales. Different peoples across the world have a special place for whales in their hearts. Take the Maori people in New Zealand as an example.Living by the ocean, they see whales as guardians (守护者) of the ocean and talk about them a lot in their traditional stories. I was also interested in whales because they need our protection. That’s what my school homework was about—animals we need to protect. Whales play a big role in the food chain (食物链) in the ocean. So, protecting whales means protecting the whole ocean. 19．Which of the following is TRUE about the author’s favorite animal? A．The author loves whales because of their size. B．The author first saw whales in New Zealand. C．The author thinks whales move beautifully. D．The author started to love whales after doing school homework. 20．What do the Maori people think of whales? A．They see whales as food in the ocean. B．They regard whales as guardians of the ocean. C．They believe whales are harmful to humans. D．They think whales are the slowest animals. 21．What can we infer from “They have a smooth shape” in Paragraph 2? A．Whales are very large animals. B．Whales have a rough body. C．Whales’ bodies are well suited for swimming. D．Whales have a flat surface. 22．What is the main idea of the text? A．The importance of protecting whales. B．Different types of whales around the world. C．The author’s love for whales and reasons for it. D．The relationship between whales and the Maori people. Passage 7 Here are clear tips for your rainforest and wildlife research activity: First, learn plant knowledge in outdoor yards or museum workshops. Collect seeds, leaves and corn silk. Each plant mixes light to produce oxygen for human health. Natural products like bamboo and cotton are very popular. When you feel thirsty, prepare coffee and biscuits to relax after a quarter’s work. Second, protect wild animals in peaceful forests. Do not hunt them madly. Animals like pigeons and beavers may get lost after earthquakes; engineer heroes will come to rescue them. The dodo is as dead as a dodo, a sad result of long-time hunting. Visit the museum mirror hall to recognise different animal characters, each model can see itself in the mirror. Third, arrange your weekend time well. Chat with other nature lovers about rainforest news, but do not stay awake till midnight. The whole trip is a fantastic challenge, and you will be as happy as a clam when you learn the secret connection between plants and wildlife. All plant and animal parts connect closely to keep the earth balanced. 23．What can we collect when doing plant research? A．Seeds, leaves and corn silk B．Plastic droppings and trailers C．Dead dodo bones and wolf teeth D．Mirror glass and balloon pieces 24．What animal disappeared forever because of hunting? A．Beaver B．Dodo C．Pigeon D．Rose 25．What may happen to small animals after an earthquake? A．They get lost and go missing B．They produce more oxygen C．They grow bamboo quickly D．They break all museum mirrors 26．What should we avoid doing during nature trips? A．Chatting about rainforest news B．Collecting dry plant leaves C．Hunting wild animals madly D．Drinking coffee to relax 27．Best title for this passage: A．Ways to build big museum mirrors B．How to make power trailers for animals C．Rainforest plant and wildlife research tips D．Stories of dark midnight forest walks Passage 8 The city wildlife museum has two wonderful exhibition areas within its building: rainforest plant workshop and wild animal hall. In the plant workshop, visitors can collect leaves, seeds and corn silk. Each plant has key parts: root, stem and leaf. They mix sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to produce oxygen and sugar, which is good for human health. Popular natural products like bamboo and cotton are shown here. If you feel thirsty, you can buy coffee and biscuits to relax in the quiet yard. The animal hall is full of amazing animal characters, including pigeons, beavers and the extinct dodo. The dodo is as dead as a dodo and died out because of crazy hunting. Several kilometres from the museum lies a peaceful forest full of wild animals. After small earthquakes, some animals get lost and go missing, so engineer heroes come to rescue them with power trailers. A huge mirror stands in the middle of the hall; every animal model can see itself. Visitors knock around the museum slowly to do research. Though staying awake till midnight is not advised, many adults and kids chat happily about rainforest news. The whole trip is fantastic, and you will be as happy as a clam after visiting. 28．Where can we study rainforest plants within the museum? A．Plant workshop B．Ocean island C．Dark forest caves D．Coffee shop yard 29．Which animal has died out completely according to the text? A．Pigeon B．Beaver C．Dodo D．Wolf 30．Who comes to rescue missing animals after earthquakes? A．Engineer heroes B．Mirror makers C．Plant collectors D．Coffee sellers 31．Which sentence is TRUE from the passage? A．No mirrors are placed inside the animal hall. B．All visitors must stay awake till midnight. C．The museum is thousands of kilometres away from the forest. D．Plants produce oxygen to keep people healthy. 32．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．Introduction to the museum’s plant and wild animal exhibitions B．Ways to collect corn silk in dark forests C．How to pull power trailers on mountain roads D．Stories of scary wolves in rainforests Passage 9 The elephant is the largest of all animals that live on land. An elephant’s trunk (象鼻) is like an arm and a hand. It is used to pick up and pull things in its mouth. It is also used to pull up trees when the elephant wants to make a path (道路) through the forests. The African elephant is usually larger than the Indian elephant. It often stands 10 or 11 feet high, and weighs over 6 tons (吨). Both males and females grow trunks. But only male Indian elephants have tusks (长牙). The elephant lives mostly on grass, leaves and fruits. People can easily train elephants for carrying heavy things. Elephants can live for about fifty years or more. 33．Elephants are ________. A．not living in the forests now B．only living in Africa C．larger than any other animal on land D．the largest animal in water and on land 34．Elephants use their ________. A．trunks to do things as men use their hands to B．trunks to pull up trees only when they are free C．tusks to do what men use their hands to D．tusks to cut up trees 35．Which of the following is NOT right? A．Female Indian elephants have tusks. B．All African elephants have trunks. C．The Indian elephant is usually smaller than the African elephant. D．The African elephant usually weighs more than 6,000 kilograms. 36．The food for the elephant is ________. A．grass B．leaves C．fruits D．grass, leaves and fruits 37．From the text we know ________. A．an elephant is very clever and a good friend of men’s B．people can hunt elephants as they like C．people should train the elephant D．there are elephants everywhere in the world Passage 10 Beavers—Nature’s Engineers Beavers are amazing animals. They are often called “nature’s engineers” because they build dams and lodges in rivers and streams. Right now, a group of beavers is working hard by the river. One beaver is cutting down a tree with its strong teeth. Two others are carrying sticks and mud to build a dam. They are creating a pond to protect their home from predators like wolves and foxes. Today, we are watching these beavers with a special camera. The camera looks like a real beaver! We put it near the river. Now we can see everything they are doing without disturbing them. The beavers are swimming in the pond. One beaver is diving for food. Another is grooming its fur. They are very busy. Beavers are very clever. They know exactly what to do to build a safe home. They work together as a team. In my opinion, beavers are one of the most amazing animals on Earth. We should protect them and their habitats. 38．Why are beavers called “nature’s engineers”? A．Because they are very strong. B．Because they build dams and lodges. C．Because they can swim. D．Because they have sharp teeth. 39．What is one beaver doing in the first paragraph? A．It is eating fish. B．It is cutting down a tree. C．It is sleeping. D．It is grooming its fur. 40．What are two other beavers doing? A．They are swimming. B．They are carrying sticks and mud. C．They are fighting. D．They are resting. 41．Why did the people put a special camera near the river? A．To take pictures. B．To watch the beavers without disturbing them. C．To scare the beavers away. D．To catch the beavers. 42．What does the author think of beavers? A．They are dangerous. B．They are amazing and should be protected. C．They are not important. D．They are just like other animals. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 6 阅读理解专项练习 2026-2027学年外研版英语七年级上册（教师版） Passage 1 Everybody has a home. We people have homes. Animals have homes, too. Some animals live under the ground. The woodchuck (土拨鼠) lives in holes (洞) under the ground. His home has two doors. If anybody comes in one door, he goes out from the other door. Some birds live in holes in trees. They come out for food in the day and go back to sleep at night. But many birds live just in the trees. It’s quite interesting that turtles (海龟) carry their homes on their backs. Bees (蜜蜂) work hard to make their homes. There are many, many little rooms in their house. Cats, dogs, and chicks live in people’s homes. We see all kinds of animals in the zoo. It is a big home for lots of animals. 1．Where do some animals live according to the passage? A．Under the ground. B．In the sky. C．On the moon. D．In the river. 2．What are there in the bees’ homes? A．Many big tables. B．Many little rooms. C．A few chairs. D．Some flowers. 3．What do turtles carry on their backs? A．Their food. B．Their babies. C．Their homes. D．Their eggs. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 【导语】本文主要介绍不同动物各自的栖息地，介绍多种动物的家的特点，同时指出动物园也是许多动物的大家园。 【详解】1．第二段指出“Some animals live under the ground.”，一些动物生活在地下。 2．第二段指出“Bees work hard to make their homes. There are many, many little rooms in their house.”，蜜蜂的家里面有许多小隔间。 3．第二段指出“It’s quite interesting that turtles carry their homes on their backs.”，海龟背上驮着它们的家。 Passage 2 Many animals can feel the weather changes. Here are some interesting things about animals. Animals Behaviors (表现) Weather changes A lot of birds get together and stay under the roofs (屋檐) of houses. Heavy rain will come. Sharks swim to really deep sea. A big storm will arrive. There are more spiders than usual in autumn, and the spiders are making larger webs (网) than usual. A cold and dry winter will come. There are fewer spiders and they make smaller webs. A warm and wet winter will come. A lot of ants are on the grass. It is going to rain. The world of animals is very amazing. Sometimes you cannot explain why they can tell the weather before the weather report. If you want to know more about them, you can read more articles about science on School Science Magazine. 4．Which animals does the writer not talk about? A．Birds. B．Sharks. C．Spiders. D．Rabbits. 5．If a big storm is coming, what will sharks do? A．They will swim to really deep water. B．They will jump out of water. C．They will swim around the island. D．They will swim more slowly. 6．If many spiders are making really big webs in autumn, what will the weather be like? A．Dry and warm in spring. B．Warm and wet in summer. C．Dry and cold in winter. D．Wet and cold in autumn. 【答案】4．D 5．A 6．C 【导语】本文主要写不同动物的行为能预示不同天气。 【详解】4．文中提到的动物有 birds（鸟）、sharks（鲨鱼）、spiders（蜘蛛）、ants（蚂蚁），没有提到 rabbits（兔子）。故选D。 5．根据原文“Sharks swim to really deep sea.”可知，鲨鱼会游到很深的水域。故选A。 6．表格第三种动物：秋天蜘蛛多、织大网，预示“A cold and dry winter will come”. 对应选项Dry and cold in winter（冬天干燥寒冷）。故选C。 Passage 3 Different animals have different amazing abilities. Let’s learn about some of them. Pandas are from China. They mainly eat bamboo. Even though they look fat, they can climb trees very well. They are very cute and many people around the world love them. Dogs are people’s good friends. They have a very good sense of smell. Some dogs can help police find missing people or look for dangerous things. Others can help blind people walk safely. Giraffes are the tallest animals in the world. Their long necks help them eat leaves from tall trees. They can run fast even though they are so tall. 7．What can pandas do well? A．Run fast. B．Climb trees. C．Smell things. D．Help people. 8．Dogs can help people EXCEPT ________. A．find missing people B．look for dangerous things C．help blind people D．climb tall trees 9．Why can giraffes eat leaves from tall trees? A．They have long legs. B．They have long necks. C．They run fast. D．They are strong. 10．Where can we probably read this passage? A．A storybook. B．A science magazine for kids. C．A travel guide. D．A cooking book. 【答案】7．B 8．D 9．B 10．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了熊猫、狗和长颈鹿三种动物的神奇能力及特点。 【详解】7．根据第二段中的“Even though they look fat, they can climb trees very well.”可知，熊猫虽然看起来胖，但擅长爬树。 8．根据第三段中的“Some dogs can help police find missing people or look for dangerous things. Others can help blind people walk safely.”可知，狗可以帮助警察找到失踪的人或寻找危险的东西，还可以帮助盲人安全行走。不包括爬高树。 9．根据第四段中的“Their long necks help them eat leaves from tall trees.”可知，长颈鹿的长脖子帮助它们吃高树上的叶子。 10．通读全文，文章主要介绍了熊猫、狗和长颈鹿三种动物的神奇能力及特点，属于科普类文章，可能出现在儿童科学杂志上。 Passage 4 The sea is a big place full of life, and one of its most famous residents (居民) is the dolphin. They are wonderful animals and many people love them. With some amazing skills, they are special in the sea world. One super cool thing is their ability of echolocation (回声定位能力) to “see” under water. They make quick, high sounds. These sounds can travel through the water. When the sounds hit something, they come back as echoes. Dolphins listen to these echoes and know the place and size of things or animals. This skill helps them to find food and move around safely. What’s more, dolphins have lots of social skills. They like to stay together in groups. For example, they find food together and protect each other from danger. They also have their own special ways of talking with each other. For example, they show love by touching and nuzzling (摩擦). Dolphins are also playful and sports-loving. They love to jump and turn in the air, ride the waves and play games with each other. This play time is not only funny, but also helps keep them healthy, avoid dangerous animals and build strong connections with other dolphins. Dolphins show us the beautiful and interesting life in the sea. They remind us to take care of the sea and all the amazing animals. 11．What is one of the most famous residents of the sea according to the passage? A．Sharks. B．Dolphins. C．Turtles. D．Clams. 12．What can dolphins know when they listen to the echoes? A．The size of animals. B．The size and colour of things. C．The smell of animals. D．The size and place of things or animals. 13．What will dolphins do if they want to show love? A．Make quick and high sounds. B．Swim away fast. C．Touch and nuzzle. D．Jump and turn back. 14．What’s the writing purpose (目的) of this passage? A．To show the beautiful and interesting sea animals. B．To ask people to watch and play with dolphins and other sea animals. C．To introduce dolphins and ask people to protect the sea and animals. D．To tell us different ways of taking care of the sea and animals. 【答案】11．B 12．D 13．C 14．C 【导语】本文是一篇科普说明文，主要介绍海洋生物海豚，依次讲解海豚的回声定位本领、群居社交习性、活泼爱玩的特点，最后呼吁人们保护海洋与海洋生物。 【详解】11．根据第1段“The sea is a big place full of life, and one of its most famous residents is the dolphin.”，可知海洋最知名的生物居民之一是海豚。 12．根据第2段“Dolphins listen to these echoes and know the place and size of things or animals.”，可知海豚通过回声能知晓物体或生物的位置与大小。 13．根据第3段“For example, they show love by touching and nuzzling.”，可知海豚通过触碰、互相摩擦来表达喜爱。 14．全文介绍了海豚的各项能力和特点，最后一段总结“They remind us to take care of the sea and all the amazing animals.”，写作目的是介绍海豚，同时呼吁人们保护海洋和海洋生物，对应C选项。 Passage 5 This animal is called the milu deer. But for many years, people around the world knew it as “Père David’s deer”. Long ago, many milu deer lived in China. However, by the end of the Qing Dynasty, they had died out. This was because of climate change (气候变化) and too much hunting. Before they disappeared (消失), a French man named Père David visited China and took the deer to the West. Some milu deer were later taken to Europe. There, their numbers grew. In 1985, China began bringing milu deer back home. The first group of 77 deer arrived from the UK. Scientists built protected homes for them in Beijing, Jiangsu and Hubei. There, the milu deer lived, had babies, and slowly returned to the wild. Today, China is home to about 15,000 milu deer. This is the largest milu deer population (种群数量) in the world. The deer are back, and so is their real name. Milu, instead of Père David’s deer, is what the world is calling them now. 15．What was the milu deer known as around the world for many years? A．Chinese deer. B．Père David’s deer. C．French deer. D．European deer. 16．Why did milu deer die out in China by the end of the Qing Dynasty? A．They were taken to Europe. B．They had no protected homes. C．They didn’t like the climate here. D．Climate change and over-hunting. 17．What can we know from the last paragraph? A．The milu deer population is still small. B．The milu deer only lives in China now. C．People still call the milu deer Père David’s deer. D．The milu deer has got its early name again around the world. 18．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The history of Père David’s deer. B．The protection of milu deer in Europe. C．The reasons why milu deer died out in China. D．The story of how milu deer returned to China and got their name again. 【答案】15．B 16．D 17．D 18．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了曾在中国大量生存的麋鹿几经周折又重新大量栖息在中国，并恢复它“麋鹿”的本名的过程。 【详解】15．细节理解题。根据第一段“for many years, people around the world knew it as ‘Père David’s deer’”可知，很多年来，世界各地的人们都知道它叫“大卫神父鹿”。 16．细节理解题。根据第二段“This was because of climate change and too much hunting.”可知，气候变化和过度捕猎是其在中国灭绝的原因。 17．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Milu, instead of Père David’s deer, is what the world is calling them now.”可知，麋鹿已经在全球范围内恢复了它的本名。 18．主旨大意题。文章讲述了麋鹿在中国灭绝、被引入欧洲、最终回归中国并恢复本名的完整过程，因此选项D最符合主旨。 Passage 6 I can still remember my primary school homework on animals. I chose to write about the whale (鲸鱼). I have loved them from a young age. I’m not quite sure why I love them. It might be something about their shape. They have a smooth shape, and their tails look like a heart. They also move so slowly and beautifully, like a tree dancing in the wind. This way, they seem very clever. So, of course, one of my best memories was when I got to see a type of whale called the Southern Right Whale in Argentina. Watching them moving smoothly in the water, I felt happier than ever. They were so beautiful! And I’m not the only one who loves whales. Different peoples across the world have a special place for whales in their hearts. Take the Maori people in New Zealand as an example.Living by the ocean, they see whales as guardians (守护者) of the ocean and talk about them a lot in their traditional stories. I was also interested in whales because they need our protection. That’s what my school homework was about—animals we need to protect. Whales play a big role in the food chain (食物链) in the ocean. So, protecting whales means protecting the whole ocean. 19．Which of the following is TRUE about the author’s favorite animal? A．The author loves whales because of their size. B．The author first saw whales in New Zealand. C．The author thinks whales move beautifully. D．The author started to love whales after doing school homework. 20．What do the Maori people think of whales? A．They see whales as food in the ocean. B．They regard whales as guardians of the ocean. C．They believe whales are harmful to humans. D．They think whales are the slowest animals. 21．What can we infer from “They have a smooth shape” in Paragraph 2? A．Whales are very large animals. B．Whales have a rough body. C．Whales’ bodies are well suited for swimming. D．Whales have a flat surface. 22．What is the main idea of the text? A．The importance of protecting whales. B．Different types of whales around the world. C．The author’s love for whales and reasons for it. D．The relationship between whales and the Maori people. 【答案】19．C 20．B 21．C 22．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者从小就喜爱鲸鱼，介绍了喜欢鲸鱼的原因、一次亲眼见到鲸鱼的经历，以及鲸鱼在不同文化中的特殊意义和保护鲸鱼的重要性。 【详解】19．A项文中未提及因为体型大小而喜爱；B项根据第三段可知作者是在阿根廷看到的鲸鱼，而非新西兰；根据第二段中“They also move so slowly and beautifully”可知，作者认为鲸鱼游动得很美，C项正确；D项根据第一段“I have loved them from a young age”可知作者从小就喜爱鲸鱼，而非做作业之后。 20．根据第四段中“Living by the ocean, they see whales as guardians (守护者) of the ocean”可知，毛利人认为鲸鱼是海洋的守护者。 21．根据第二段“They have a smooth shape…They also move so slowly and beautifully…”可知，鲸鱼拥有光滑的外形，且在水中移动优美。光滑的体型有助于减少水的阻力，从而利于游泳。A项体型大、B项身体粗糙、D项表面平坦均无法从“smooth shape”直接推断或与事实不符。 22．文章从作者童年喜欢鲸鱼说起，讲述了喜欢鲸鱼的原因（外形、姿态）、亲身经历、不同文化中鲸鱼的意义，以及保护鲸鱼的重要性。核心是作者对鲸鱼的喜爱及其原因。选项A，保护鲸鱼只是文章的一部分，不是主旨，排除。选项B，文中未介绍不同种类的鲸鱼，排除。选项D，毛利人与鲸鱼的关系只是举例说明，不是主旨，排除。 Passage 7 Here are clear tips for your rainforest and wildlife research activity: First, learn plant knowledge in outdoor yards or museum workshops. Collect seeds, leaves and corn silk. Each plant mixes light to produce oxygen for human health. Natural products like bamboo and cotton are very popular. When you feel thirsty, prepare coffee and biscuits to relax after a quarter’s work. Second, protect wild animals in peaceful forests. Do not hunt them madly. Animals like pigeons and beavers may get lost after earthquakes; engineer heroes will come to rescue them. The dodo is as dead as a dodo, a sad result of long-time hunting. Visit the museum mirror hall to recognise different animal characters, each model can see itself in the mirror. Third, arrange your weekend time well. Chat with other nature lovers about rainforest news, but do not stay awake till midnight. The whole trip is a fantastic challenge, and you will be as happy as a clam when you learn the secret connection between plants and wildlife. All plant and animal parts connect closely to keep the earth balanced. 23．What can we collect when doing plant research? A．Seeds, leaves and corn silk B．Plastic droppings and trailers C．Dead dodo bones and wolf teeth D．Mirror glass and balloon pieces 24．What animal disappeared forever because of hunting? A．Beaver B．Dodo C．Pigeon D．Rose 25．What may happen to small animals after an earthquake? A．They get lost and go missing B．They produce more oxygen C．They grow bamboo quickly D．They break all museum mirrors 26．What should we avoid doing during nature trips? A．Chatting about rainforest news B．Collecting dry plant leaves C．Hunting wild animals madly D．Drinking coffee to relax 27．Best title for this passage: A．Ways to build big museum mirrors B．How to make power trailers for animals C．Rainforest plant and wildlife research tips D．Stories of dark midnight forest walks 【答案】23．A 24．B 25．A 26．C 27．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，针对雨林和野生动植物研究活动给出三点建议：学习植物知识、保护野生动物、合理安排时间，助力顺利开展研究。 【详解】23．第二段提到“Collect seeds, leaves and corn silk”，可知植物研究时可收集种子、树叶和玉米须。 24．第二段提到“The dodo is as dead as a dodo, a sad result of long-time hunting”，可知渡渡鸟因捕猎永远消失。 25．第二段提到“Animals like pigeons and beavers may get lost after earthquakes”，可知地震后小动物可能迷路失踪。 26．第二段提到“Do not hunt them madly”，可知自然旅行中应避免疯狂捕猎野生动物。 27．第一段提到“Here are clear tips for your rainforest and wildlife research activity”，全文围绕雨林动植物研究建议展开，最佳标题为“Rainforest plant and wildlife research tips”。 Passage 8 The city wildlife museum has two wonderful exhibition areas within its building: rainforest plant workshop and wild animal hall. In the plant workshop, visitors can collect leaves, seeds and corn silk. Each plant has key parts: root, stem and leaf. They mix sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to produce oxygen and sugar, which is good for human health. Popular natural products like bamboo and cotton are shown here. If you feel thirsty, you can buy coffee and biscuits to relax in the quiet yard. The animal hall is full of amazing animal characters, including pigeons, beavers and the extinct dodo. The dodo is as dead as a dodo and died out because of crazy hunting. Several kilometres from the museum lies a peaceful forest full of wild animals. After small earthquakes, some animals get lost and go missing, so engineer heroes come to rescue them with power trailers. A huge mirror stands in the middle of the hall; every animal model can see itself. Visitors knock around the museum slowly to do research. Though staying awake till midnight is not advised, many adults and kids chat happily about rainforest news. The whole trip is fantastic, and you will be as happy as a clam after visiting. 28．Where can we study rainforest plants within the museum? A．Plant workshop B．Ocean island C．Dark forest caves D．Coffee shop yard 29．Which animal has died out completely according to the text? A．Pigeon B．Beaver C．Dodo D．Wolf 30．Who comes to rescue missing animals after earthquakes? A．Engineer heroes B．Mirror makers C．Plant collectors D．Coffee sellers 31．Which sentence is TRUE from the passage? A．No mirrors are placed inside the animal hall. B．All visitors must stay awake till midnight. C．The museum is thousands of kilometres away from the forest. D．Plants produce oxygen to keep people healthy. 32．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．Introduction to the museum’s plant and wild animal exhibitions B．Ways to collect corn silk in dark forests C．How to pull power trailers on mountain roads D．Stories of scary wolves in rainforests 【答案】28．A 29．C 30．A 31．D 32．A 【导语】本文介绍了城市野生动物博物馆内的两个展览区域（雨林植物工作室和野生动物馆）及其相关设施、展品和参观体验。 【详解】28．根据文章第一段“The city wildlife museum has two wonderful exhibition areas within its building: rainforest plant workshop and wild animal hall. In the plant workshop, visitors can collect leaves, seeds and corn silk.”，可知可以在植物工坊研究雨林植物。 29．根据文章第三段“The animal hall is full of amazing animal characters, including pigeons, beavers and the extinct dodo.”，可知渡渡鸟已经完全灭绝。 30．根据文章第三段最后一句“After small earthquakes, some animals get lost and go missing, so engineer heroes come to rescue them with power trailers.”，可知地震过后是工程师英雄来营救失踪的动物。 31．根据文章第二段“They mix sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to produce oxygen and sugar, which is good for human health.”，可知植物产生氧气，有益于人们的健康，D选项表述正确。 32．文章主要介绍了城市野生动物博物馆的植物工作间和动物大厅两个展览区域，包括里面的植物、动物等相关信息。A项“介绍博物馆的植物和野生动物展览”最能概括文章主旨。 Passage 9 The elephant is the largest of all animals that live on land. An elephant’s trunk (象鼻) is like an arm and a hand. It is used to pick up and pull things in its mouth. It is also used to pull up trees when the elephant wants to make a path (道路) through the forests. The African elephant is usually larger than the Indian elephant. It often stands 10 or 11 feet high, and weighs over 6 tons (吨). Both males and females grow trunks. But only male Indian elephants have tusks (长牙). The elephant lives mostly on grass, leaves and fruits. People can easily train elephants for carrying heavy things. Elephants can live for about fifty years or more. 33．Elephants are ________. A．not living in the forests now B．only living in Africa C．larger than any other animal on land D．the largest animal in water and on land 34．Elephants use their ________. A．trunks to do things as men use their hands to B．trunks to pull up trees only when they are free C．tusks to do what men use their hands to D．tusks to cut up trees 35．Which of the following is NOT right? A．Female Indian elephants have tusks. B．All African elephants have trunks. C．The Indian elephant is usually smaller than the African elephant. D．The African elephant usually weighs more than 6,000 kilograms. 36．The food for the elephant is ________. A．grass B．leaves C．fruits D．grass, leaves and fruits 37．From the text we know ________. A．an elephant is very clever and a good friend of men’s B．people can hunt elephants as they like C．people should train the elephant D．there are elephants everywhere in the world 【答案】33．C 34．A 35．A 36．D 37．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了大象的陆地体型地位、身体部位特点、种类差异、食性与寿命等相关知识。 【详解】33．根据第一段“The elephant is the largest of all animals that live on land.”可知，大象是陆地上所有动物中体型最大的。 34．根据第一段“An elephant’s trunk is like an arm and a hand.”可知，大象的鼻子就像人的胳膊和手，可以用来做事情，因此选项A正确。 35．根据第二段“But only male Indian elephants have tusks.”可知，只有雄性印度象长有长牙，雌性印度象没有长牙，选项A表述错误，符合题意。 36．根据第三段“The elephant lives mostly on grass, leaves and fruits.”可知，大象主要以草、树叶和水果为食物。 37．根据第三段“People can easily train elephants for carrying heavy things.”可知，大象容易被训练搬运重物，能够看出大象很聪明，可以成为人类的好朋友。选项A符合题意。 Passage 10 Beavers—Nature’s Engineers Beavers are amazing animals. They are often called “nature’s engineers” because they build dams and lodges in rivers and streams. Right now, a group of beavers is working hard by the river. One beaver is cutting down a tree with its strong teeth. Two others are carrying sticks and mud to build a dam. They are creating a pond to protect their home from predators like wolves and foxes. Today, we are watching these beavers with a special camera. The camera looks like a real beaver! We put it near the river. Now we can see everything they are doing without disturbing them. The beavers are swimming in the pond. One beaver is diving for food. Another is grooming its fur. They are very busy. Beavers are very clever. They know exactly what to do to build a safe home. They work together as a team. In my opinion, beavers are one of the most amazing animals on Earth. We should protect them and their habitats. 38．Why are beavers called “nature’s engineers”? A．Because they are very strong. B．Because they build dams and lodges. C．Because they can swim. D．Because they have sharp teeth. 39．What is one beaver doing in the first paragraph? A．It is eating fish. B．It is cutting down a tree. C．It is sleeping. D．It is grooming its fur. 40．What are two other beavers doing? A．They are swimming. B．They are carrying sticks and mud. C．They are fighting. D．They are resting. 41．Why did the people put a special camera near the river? A．To take pictures. B．To watch the beavers without disturbing them. C．To scare the beavers away. D．To catch the beavers. 42．What does the author think of beavers? A．They are dangerous. B．They are amazing and should be protected. C．They are not important. D．They are just like other animals. 【答案】38．B 39．B 40．B 41．B 42．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了海狸被称作“大自然工程师”的缘由，描写了一群海狸当下的各项活动，介绍了仿生摄像机的用途，赞扬海狸聪慧团结，并呼吁人类保护海狸及其栖息地。 【详解】38．原文第一段第二句：They are often called “nature’s engineers” because they build dams and lodges in rivers and streams.，由此可知海狸被称作大自然工程师的原因是它们修筑水坝与巢穴。答案选Because they build dams and lodges. 39．原文第一段第四句：One beaver is cutting down a tree with its strong teeth.，可知此刻有一只海狸正在啃倒树木。答案选It is cutting down a tree. 40．原文第一段第五句：Two others are carrying sticks and mud to build a dam.，可知另外两只海狸正在搬运树枝和泥土。答案选They are carrying sticks and mud. 41．原文第二段第四句：Now we can see everything they are doing without disturbing them.，说明人们放置特殊摄像机，是为了观察海狸且不打扰它们。答案选To watch the beavers without disturbing them. 42．原文首尾点明Beavers are amazing animals，文末提出We should protect them and their habitats，可见作者认为海狸十分奇妙，人类应当保护它们。答案选They are amazing and should be protected. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $