Animal Conservation
Many animal and plant species have become extinct(滅絕的)and many more are in critical danger. Finding ways to protect the earth's wildlife and conserve(保護(hù))the natural world they inhabit(居。﹊s now more important than ever.
Dodo
The Dodo is a classic example of how human caused damage to the earth's biology. The flightless Dodo was native to the Island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. It lived off fruit fallen from the island's trees and lived unthreatened until humans arrived in 1505. The easily controlled bird became a source of food for sailors and was attacked by animals introduced to the island by humans such as pigs, monkeys and rats. The population of Dodos rapidly decreased and last one was killed in 1681.
Rhinos
The Rhino (犀牛) horn is a highly prized item for Asian medicine. This has led to the animal being hunted in its natural habitat. Once widespread in Africa and Eurasia, most rhinos now live in protected natural parks and reserves(保護(hù)區(qū)). Their numbers have rapidly decreased in the last 50 years, and the animals remain under constant threat from poachers(偷獵者).
The Giant Panda
The future of the World Wildlife Fund's symbol is far from certain. As few as 1000 remain in the wild. The Chinese government has set up 33 panda reserves to protect these beautiful animals and made poaching them punishable with 20 years in prison. However, The panda's distinct black and white patched coat fetches a high price on the black market and determined poachers still pose(造成)one of the most serious threats to the animals continued existence.
Whales
The International Whaling Commission is fighting to ensure the survival of the whale species. Despite the fact that one-third the world's oceans have been declared whale sanctuaries(保護(hù)區(qū)), 7 out of 13 whale species remain endangered. Hunted for their rich supply of oil, their numbers have decreased to just 300. Collisions(碰撞)with ships, poisonous pollution and being caught in fishing nets are other major causes of whale deaths.
Tigers
The last 100 years has seen a 95% reduction in the numbers of remaining tigers to between 5000 and 7000 and The Bali, Javan, and Caspian tigers are already extinct. The South China tiger is precariously close to disappearing, with only 20 to 30 still alive. Like the Rhino horn, tigers’ bones and organs are sought after for traditional Chinese medicines. These items are traded illegally along with tiger skins.
It implies that _______.
A.The Dodo lacked the ability to protect itself from other animals
B.Sailors to the Island of Mauritius lived mainly on the Dodo
C.The Dodo used to be a strong animal that liked fighting.
D. The Dodo, pigs, monkeys and rats were the natives to the Island of Mauritius
Which group of the following animals has already ceased to exist according to the text?
A.The Dodo, Rhino and Giant Panda.
B.The Rhino, Whale and South China Tiger.
C.The Rhino, Panda, Whale and Tiger.
D. The Dodo and the Bali, Javan, and Caspian tigers.
______ can serve as a cure for certain diseases.
A.The whale’s rich oil
B.The panda's black and white patched coat
C.The Rhino horn and tigers’ bones and organs
D. The Dodo’s delicious meat
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A.The number of South China tigers has reached crisis point.
B.Many animals are threatened with extinction as a result of human activity.
C.People hunt for the endangered animals for high profit.
D. The Whale is the representing mark for the World Wildlife Fund.
【小題1】A
【小題2】D
【小題3】C
【小題4】D
這是一篇生態(tài)類短文。文章介紹了五種比較典型的“已經(jīng)滅絕的和瀕臨滅絕的動(dòng)物”并探究其原因。
【小題1】推測(cè)題。從文章中的“flightless, lived off fruit fallen from the trees, easily controlled”等這些詞中可推測(cè)出Dodo鳥缺少保護(hù)自己的能力。
【小題2】細(xì)節(jié)歸納題。根據(jù)文章第二段的“The population of Dodos rapidly decreased and last one was killed in 1681”一句可判斷Dodo是滅絕的動(dòng)物之一,再根據(jù)最后一段中的“The Bali, Javan, and Caspian tigers are already extinct”一句可得出其他幾種。
【小題3】 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。文章的第三段和最后一段提到“犀牛角和虎骨及器官”有很高的藥用價(jià)值。
【小題4】判斷題。從第四段中的“The future of the World Wildlife Fund's symbol is far from certain.”一句可得出“世界野生動(dòng)物基金”的圖案標(biāo)記是“大熊貓”,而不是“鯨”。
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On May 8, last Thursday morning, the Olympic flame was lit on the top of Mount Qomolangma! It was a historic moment for China exactly three months ahead of the Beijing Games.
Tibetan female climber Cering Wangmo reached the summit with a special extreme-altitude Olympic torch. This event is what China has promised to the world as the high point of the torch relay, the longest and mostchallengingof all time.
Five torchbearers(火炬手) finished the highest relay ever—three of the climbers are Tibetan athletes.
Team members said “Beijing welcomes you!” in Chinese, English and Tibetan, as they stood at the summit celebrating, with the event broadcast on national television.
“I finally fulfilled the last dream of my husband,” said Gyigyi with tears in her eyes. She was the first torchbearer. Her husband lost his life in an attempt to climb all 14 mountains in China more than 8,000 meters three years ago.
“We are on top of the world! One world, one dream,” shouted Nima Cering, at the top of his voice. He said that although he had climbed the peak(峰頂)several times, this was the most significant ascent(登高). “As a Tibetan and a Chinese I pray for the success of Beijing 2008,” he added.
The special torch is different from the one currently touring the Chinese mainland, after an around-the-world relay. Officials organizing the trek up the peak had earlier set an April 26 target to begin the ascent, but high winds and heavy snow had delayed the mission.
The Xinhua News Agency said that the Qomolangma leg of the torch relay represents the Olympic motto, “higher, faster and stronger,” in practice and will promote unity among all 56 ethnic groups in China.
【小題1】It was a historic moment because ______.
A.some Tibetan torchbearers took part in it |
B.it was lit three months before the Olympic Games were held |
C.it was the first time that the Olympic torch had been lit on the top of Mount Qomolangma |
D.it was the longest attempt in history |
A.All the five torchbearers are men. |
B.Only the five torchbearers reached the summit. |
C.Team members said “Beijing welcomes you!” in their native language. |
D.At least two of the five torchbearers are females. |
A.One part of a journey or race. |
B.One of the long parts that connect the feet to the rest of the body. |
C.The leg of an animal, especially the top part, cooked and eaten. |
D.The part of a pair of trousers that covers the leg. |
A.One world, one dream |
B.Torch relay reaches its highest point |
C.Qomolangma, the highest summit in the world |
D.A special torch |
A.In the English textbook. |
B.In the newspaper. |
C.In the science report. |
D.On the street wall. |
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5.A. money B. effort C. praise D. time
6.A. come around B. come over C. come down D. come to
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15.A. began B. stopped C. started D. con tinued
16.A. at the top of B. on top of C. at the foot ofD. in front of
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