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A polar bear"s dead body found on the Arctic island of Svalbard, the northernmost part of Norway, has shocked experts who say climate change may be to blame for the death. The starved polar bear in Norway was said to be in good bones by the time a group of explorers came across its body in July.
The bear is thought to have been heading north in a desperate search for sea ice that would allow it to hunt for seals."From his lying position in death, the bear appears to simply have starved to health in April when the Norwegian Polar Institute examined and labeled it. However, the animal was reduced to skin and bones and died where he dropped," polar bear expert Dr. Ian Stirling, a professor at the University of Alberta said, "He had external suggestion of any remaining fat, having been reduced to little more than skin and bone."
Stirling believes the bear starved to death as a result of a lack of sea ice which the animals use as a platform for hunting seals. That may also explain why the 16-year-old male bear was found about 155 miles north of where it was seen in April.
Arctic sea ice reached a record low in 2012, according to a report released this week by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that pointed to continued signs of climate change.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature currently classifies polar bears as vulnerable on its Red List of Threatened Species.
小题1:How did Stirling know the reason for the death of the polar bear?
A.By the food he ate. | B.By doing further experiments. |
C.By observing other polar bears. | D.By his lying position in death. |
A.easily hurt | B.difficult to hunt |
C.dangerous | D.amazing |
A.Favorable. | B.Uncaring. |
C.Doubtful. | D.Concerned. |
A.A novel. | B.A guidebook. |
C.A news report. | D.An advertisement. |
答案
小题1:D
小题2:A
小题3:D
小题4:C
解析
试题分析:文章讲述了在挪威北部北极的一个岛上发现了一头北极熊,这件事使专家很震惊。从发现北极熊的地方看,是北极熊为了寻找食物在向北去的路上死掉的,他是为了寻找冰来作为他猎取海豹的平台才向北转移的,在些过程中因饥饿而死。这一事件是由气候的变化引起的,因为全球的气候变暖,使冰在减少,才使北极熊处于濒危境地。
小题1: D细节理解题。.. From his lying position in death, the bear appears to simply have starved to health in April when the Norwegian Polar Institute examined and labeled it。句意为:当挪威极地研究院在检测北极熊时发现,从他死的位置上可以看出,北极熊是在四月份因饥饿而死的。故答案为D。
小题2:A词义理解题。The International Union for Conservation of Nature currently classifies polar bears as vulnerable on its Red List of Threatened Species.国际联盟自然保护机构将北极熊归类到了濒危物种的红色名单上。由此可知北极熊是易受攻击,受伤害的动物。dangerous 危险的,此处并非北极熊是危险的,而是处于危险之中。故答案为A。
小题3:D综合理解题。文中从发现北极熊开始到对动物检测,查找原因,对这件事情一直处在关注之中,同时也了解到,挪威自然研究院把北极熊划为濒危动物的行列。故作者对此事是关注的,所以答案应为D。
小题4:C段落理解题。文章从发现北极熊的尸体开始展开,经过对熊尸体的检测,推测出了是因气候变化而导致死亡的原因,同时指出了气候变暖使北极的冰在连年减少,2012年达到了新的纪录。所以这篇文章应出自于一篇报道。novel 小说,文章并非在讲一个故事;a guidebook 一本指导书,文章并未对事情作出指导;advertisement 广告,没有介绍什么产品,故答案应为C。
【考点】考查科普环保类文章的阅读理解。
核心考点
试题【A victim of climate change A polar bear"s dead body found on the Arctic island o】;主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
举一反三
1. Protect wildlife habitat.
Perhaps the greatest threat that faces many species is the widespread destruction of habitat. Cutting down forests, farming, and development all result in loss of wildlife habitat. In areas where rare species live, habitat destruction can quickly force a species to extinction. By protecting habitat, entire communities of animals can be protected together naturally. Parks and reserves are now all too often the only habitats that are left untouched by habitat destruction.
2. Reduce the threat of invasive (入侵的) species.
The spread of non-native species has greatly reduced native populations around the world. Invasive species compete with native species for resources (资源) and habitat. They can even prey on native species directly, forcing native species towards extinction.
3. Place decals (贴花纸) on windows.
It is reported that as many as one billion birds in the United States die each year because of collisions (碰撞) with windows. You can help reduce the number of collisions simply by placing decals on the windows in your home and office.
4. Slow down when driving.
Many native animals have to live in developed areas and this means they must move in human-living areas. One of the biggest obstacles (障碍) to them is that created by roads. Roads divide habitat and present a constant risk to any animal attempting to cross from one side to the other. So when you’re out and about, slow down and keep an eye out for wildlife.
小题1: What would be the best title for this passage?
A.How animals go to extinction |
B.The importance of protecting wildlife |
C.What to do to help save wildlife |
D.How to protect wildlife habitat |
A.more parks and reserves should be built |
B.we should have more habitats free of destruction |
C.there is a need for improvement in parks and re-serves |
D.parks and reserves are good examples of protecting wildlife |
A.decorate the houses and beautify the environment |
B.protect the windows from birds hitting |
C.attract more birds to make homes nearby |
D.avoid birds hitting the windows by mistake |
A.drive away | B.live with | C.kill for food | D.fight with |
I was a 16-year-old kid in a new school. My school did not offer summer courses so I had to take my course at an alternative school in the city. It was an experience I will never forget. I was not concerned with making friends. I was there to get credit(学分)for a course that I should have received for the previous semester. It was my doing that landed me in the situation and it was important that I understood this.
The fees were the lowest but the experience was amazing. I enjoyed I didn’t miss the day. The course was from Monday to Friday for an entire month. I passed the course with an A. I was thrown into an awkward situation but actually enjoyed it. My friends didn"t even know I took the course. Most of them were still sleeping by the time my course ended each day.
Awkward situations are so important for personal growth. This situation made me feel more independent. I made friends. I finally understood what sacrifice and hard work were all about. While attending college, I remembered how much I enjoyed summer school and I chose to take summer school in my first three years of college. Some kids get pushed too much but some don"t get pushed enough. I was never pushed enough.
Enable your children to struggle for success. If your child needs summer school you explain to them why it"s important. Some parents are surprised by the situation and may want to be more involved in their children’s education. Follow through and follow up.
小题1:Most students go to the summer school in order to ____.
A.find good jobs |
B.become top students in their class |
C.have a chance to make more friends |
D.graduate successfully on time |
A.What he had done. | B.His mother"s wish. |
C.His own requirement. | D.Study competition. |
A.It helped him get rid of bad habits. |
B.It helped him make new friends. |
C.It helped him understand what sacrifice and hard work were. |
D.It increased his independence. |
A.does not like summer school at all even though it is useful |
B.thinks summer school is unnecessary for children |
C.encourages parents to make their children attend summer school |
D.is against forcing children to attend summer school |
Today’s consumer faces a wider range of choices than ever before, Add to that the steady stream of sales campaigns, and shopping smart only gets harder. To buy economically and reduce waste, safeguard health and protect the environment, you’ll need to follow some basic principles and have a clear idea of what you want.
1. Do Your Homework
Before making any major purchase, take the time to research it. Plentiful resources are usually available online. Avoid buying in a hurry, and don’t be persuaded by overenthusiastic salespeople. Sleep on it if necessary—you won’t regret giving yourself some extra time to think.
2. Take the Long View
Consider the running costs as well as the initial price of any item you buy. Many environmentally friendly products cost more to buy, but save you money in the long run. Choose items that are made to last. For example, pick a sofa that has a hardwood or steel frame rather than one made of softwood, which may break easily.
3. Skip the Disposable Option
Buy reusable products like washable cloth towels, handkerchiefs, serviettes(餐巾)and cleaning cloths rather than paper, single-use varieties. Avoid other disposable supplies like cups, glasses, and chopsticks, too.
4. Take the Local Route
Buy local products that are in season. It’s usually cheaper and fresher and has less harm to the environment. Markets and roadside stands are good sources. Some supermarkets also buy from local producers. Support it if you have one.
5. Avoid Wasteful Packaging
Better not buy products that have too much packaging. It’s estimated that approximately 10 percent of every shopping bill is actually paying for packaging—which you normally just throw away! Moreover, significant amounts of energy are used in the production of packaging. Purchasing refillable and renewable containers can also help cut this kind of waste.
小题1:What could be the best title for this passage?
A.Protection of the Planet |
B.Green Shopping Principles |
C.Environmentally Friendly Products |
D.Resource Conservation |
A.think it over | B.forget about it |
C.set it aside | D.put it into action |
A.Because they are less expensive to buy. |
B.Because they save money in the long run. |
C.Because they will never break. |
D.Because they are local products. |
A.Following the stream of sales campaigns. |
B.Buying disposable chopsticks. |
C.Focusing on packaging. |
D.Purchasing from local markets. |
Smokey Bear has been a recognized symbol of the protection of America’s forests from fire. It is created to educate the public about the dangers of wildfires. Smokey Bear was started in 1944 with the slogan, “Smokey Bear Says—Care will prevent 9 out of 10 forest fires”. Smokey Bear’s later slogan, “Remember! Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires”, was created in 1947 by the Advertising Council in America. In April 2001, the message was changed to “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires”.
The wildfire prevention campaign with Smokey Bear is one of the longest and most successful campaigns in advertising history. The Advertising Council often was in partnership with other organizations and groups to create various advertising for Smokey Bear since 1944.
The Advertising Council teamed with Walt Disney Company to create a series of PSAs. The ads feature(以···为形象)characters form the classic film Sleeping Beauty and aim to reach parents and children. The lovely Bambi also appeared in the advertisements. Mickey Mouse is much more popular throughout the country.
Those PSAs, which appear on television, on the radio, in the newspaper and on the website continue to remind Americans about the importance of wildfire prevention have helped to reduce the number of acres burned annually by wildfires. According to recent survey, Smokey Bear and his famous words of wisdom “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires” are recalled by 3 out of 4 adults.
In addition to the PSA campaign, Smokey Bear has his own U.S. postage stamp and website for more information about wildfire prevention. From the website, you can also learn all about wildfires and how we can protect our forests.
小题1:PSA are primarily designed to .
A.educate the public | B.change people’s status |
C.discuss a problem | D.sell products or services |
A.It is one recognized symbols of Walt Disney cartoons. |
B.It firstly appeared in America in 1944 with no slogan. |
C.It is created to warn Americans of the dangers of wildfires. |
D.Its slogan changes every three years. |
A.By summing up. | B.By giving examples. |
C.By comparison. | D.By asking questions. |
A.helps a lot to reduce wildfires in America |
B.isn’t popular among the American pupils |
C.has set up its own website to advertise products |
D.becomes the symbol of the Advertising Council |
Europe, on the whole, has the world’s most restrictive laws on animal experiments. Even so, its scientists use some 12 million animals a year, most of them mice and rats, for medical research. Official statistics show that just 1.1 million animals are used in research in America each year. But that is misleading. The American authorities do not think mice and rats are worth counting and, as these are the most common laboratory animals, the true figure is much higher. Japan and China have even less comprehensive data than America.
Now Europe is reforming the rules governing animal experiments by restricting the number of animals used in labs. Alternatives to animal testing, such as using human tissue or computer models, are now strongly recommended. In addition, sharing all research results freely should help to reduce the number of animals for scientific use. At present, scientists often share only the results of successful experiments. If their findings do not fit the hypothesis being tested, the work never sees the light of day. This practice means wasting time, money, and animals’ lives in endlessly repeating the failed experiments.
Animal experimentation has taught humanity a great deal and saved countless lives. It needs to continue, even if that means animals sometimes suffer. Europe’s new measures should eventually both reduce the number of animals used in experiments and improve the way in which scientific research is conducted.
小题1:What is the main idea of this passage?
A.The success of animal experiments should be ensured. |
B.A ban on the use of animals in the lab should be enforced. |
C.Greater efforts need to be taken to reduce the number of lab animals. |
D.Scientists should be required to share their research results with each other. |
A.America uses only about 1.1 million lab animals per year. |
B.Europe does not use mice and rats as lab animals at all. |
C.Britain does not use as many lab animals as China does. |
D.Japan has less comprehensive data on the number of lab animals used each year. |
A.Statistical studies. |
B.Computer models. |
C.DNA planted in animals. |
D.Tissue from dead animals. |
A.They are not revealed to the public. |
B.They are made into teaching materials. |
C.They are collected for future publication. |
D.They are not removed from the research topic list. |
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