Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to...

Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side.

Most people know this joke. But recently, some people have been much more worried about how the grizzly bear and mountain lion can cross the road.

“Millions of animals die each year on U.S. roads,” the Federal Highway Administration reports.　 In fact, only about 80 ocelots, an endangered wild cat, exist in the U.S. today. The main reason? Roadkill.

“Eco-passages” may help animals cross the road without being hit by cars. They are paths both over and under roads. “These eco-passages can be extremely useful, so that wildlife can avoid road accidents,” said Jodi Hilty of the Wildlife Protection Society.

But do animals actually use the eco-passages? The answer is yes. Paul Beier of Northern Arizona University found foot marks left by mountain lions on an eco-passage that went under a highway. This showed that the lions used the passage.

Builders of eco-passages try to make them look like a natural part of an area by planting trees on and around them. Animals seem to be catching on. Animals like salamanders(火蜥蜴) and grizzly bears are using the bridges and underpasses.

The next time you visit a park or drive through an area with a lot of wildlife, look around. You might see an animal overpass!

1.The writer uses the example of “ocelots” to show that _______.

A. wild animals have become more dangerous

B. the driving condition has improved greatly

C. the measure for protecting wildlife fails to work

D. an increasing number of animals are killed in road accidents

2.From the story, we know an eco-passage is ________.

A. an underground path for cars

B. a path for animals to cross the road

C. a bridge for animals to get over a river

D. a fence built for the safety of the area

3.When the writer says that “animals seem to be catching on”(Para. 6), he means ________.

A. animals begin to learn to use eco-passages

B. animals begin to realize the dangers on the road

C. animals are crossing the road in groups

D. animals are increasing in number

4.The writer asks visitors and drivers to look around when traveling because ________.

A. they may see wild animals in the park

B. wild animals may jam the road

C. they may see wild animals on eco-passages

D. wild animals may attack cars

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Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side.

Most people know this joke. But recently, some people have been much more worried about how the grizzly bear and mountain lion can cross the road.

“Millions of animals die each year on U.S. roads,” the Federal Highway Administration reports. In fact, only about 80 ocelots, an endangered wild cat, exist in the U.S. today. The main reason? Roadkill.

“Eco-passages” may help animals cross the road without being hit by cars. They are paths both over and under roads. “These eco-passages can be extremely useful, so that wildlife can avoid road accidents,” said Jodi Hilty of the Wildlife Protection Society.

But do animals actually use the eco-passages?  The answer is yes. Paul Beier of Northern Arizona University found foot marks left by mountain lions on an eco-passage that went under a highway.  This showed that the lions used the passage.

Builders of eco-passages try to make them look like a natural part of an area by planting trees on and around them. Animals seem to be catching on. Animals as different as salamanders（火蜥蜴）and grizzly bears are using the bridges and underpasses.

The next time you visit a park or drive through an area with a lot of wildlife, look around.  You might see an animal overpass!

1. The writer uses the example of “ocelots” to show that __________.

2.From the story, we know an eco-passage is __________.

3. When the writer says that “animals seem to be catching on” (Para. 6), he means __________.

4. The writer asks visitors and drivers to look around when traveling because __________.

5. The best title for the passage is __________.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

第三部分阅读理解(共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side.

Most people know this joke.  But recently, some people have been much more worried about how the grizzly bear and mountain lion can cross the road.

“Millions of animals die each year on U.S. roads,” the Federal Highway Administration reports.  In fact, only about 80 ocelots, an endangered wild cat, exist in the U.S. today. The main reason? Roadkill.

“Eco-passages” may help animals cross the road without being hit by cars.  They are paths both over and under roads.  “These eco-passages can be extremely useful, so that wildlife can avoid road accidents,” said Jodi Hilty of the Wildlife Protection Society.

But do animals actually use the eco-passages?  The answer is yes.  Paul Beier of Northern Arizona University found foot marks left by mountain lions on an eco-passage that went under a highway.  This showed that the lions used the passage.

Builders of eco-passages try to make them look like a natural part of an area by planting trees on and around them.  Animals seem to be catching on.  Animals as different as salamanders (火蜥蜴) and grizzly bears are using the bridges and underpasses.

The next time you visit a park or drive through an area with a lot of wildlife, look around.  You might see an animal overpass!

41. The writer uses the example of “ocelots” to show that _______.

A. wild animals have become more dangerous

B. the driving condition has improved greatly

C. the measure for protecting wildlife fails to work

D. an increasing number of animals are killed in road accidents

42. From the story, we know an eco-passage is ________.

A. an underground path for cars              B. a fence built for the safety of the area

C. a bridge for animals to get over a river    D. a path for animals to cross the road

43. When the writer says that “animals seem to be catching on”(Para. 6), he means __.

A. animals begin to realize the dangers on the road

B. animals begin to learn to use eco-passages

C. animals are crossing the road in groups

D. animals are increasing in number

44. The writer asks visitors and drivers to look around when traveling because _____.

A. wild animals may attack cars             B. wild animals may jam the road

C. they may see wild animals in the park  D. they may see wild animals on eco-passages

45. The best title for the passage is ________.

A. Special bridges help animals cross the road    B. Endangered animals increase because of roadkill

C. Animals fail to cross the road              D. Take steps to protect animals in danger

高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

In jokes, the chicken only crosses the road. In Australia, cane toads (蔗蟾) use roads to travel.

A new study finds that Cane toads are using roads to spread across the continent.   They take shelter overnight close to the open corridors (走廊), and then hit the road each evening in their damaging way.

Cane toads were brought into Australia from Hawaii in 1935 to control the spread of beetles (甲虫) that were destroying Australia's sugar cane crop. They are now moving into new places at the speed of 30 miles a year.

Toads can grow as large as dinner plates and can weigh up to 4.5 pounds. Their heads and backsides are covered with rows of warts (疣). They are known to kill snakes, lizards and other animals, including pet dogs. They have no natural enemy in Australia.

According to a research, toads make slower progress through thick plants than along open spaces and they hop (跳) alongside roads and fences whenever possible. Toads use long corridors that are well-suited for them to travel long distances.

Another study recently found that toads have evolved (进化形成) longer legs in recent years and that this is also helping them in their spread.

Efforts to kill toads have been largely unsuccessful, although scientists tried their best.

Another new finding suggests ways to slow down its population.  For example, roadside borders can be changed to make them less attractive to toads, or allowing thick plants to grow along the sides of highways, thus forcing toads onto the road of themselves.

1. Which would be the best title for the passage?

A. Ways to kill cane toads in Australia.

B. Cane toads have evolved a lot in Australia.

C. Australian cane toads hit the road.

D. Worse environment forces toads to travel.

2. At first, cane toads were brought to Australia to_______.

A. kill snakes, lizards and other animals

B. stop pet dogs from spreading

C. protect the sugar cane crop

D. hate a scientific research

3.According to the passage, the ways to slow down the population of toads are based on the fact that cane toads_________.

A. move slower through thick plants

B. have no natural enemy in Australia

C. mainly live near the roadside

D. like traveling at night

4.The underlined word "They" in Paragraph 3 refers to “________”.

A. Beetles                         B. Cane toads

C. Australia's sugar cane crop          D. New places

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Special Bridges Help Animals Cross the Road

— Reported by Sheila Carrick

Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side.

Most people know this joke. But recently, some people have been much more worried about how the grizzly bear(灰熊)and mountain lion can cross the road.

"Millions of animals die each year on US roads," the Federal Highway Administration reports. In fact，only about 80 ocelots, an endangered wild cat, exist in the US today. The main reason? Road kill.

"Ecopassages (生态通道 ) " may help animals cross the road without being hit by cars. They are paths both over and under roads. "These ecopassages can be extremely useful, so that wildlife can avoid road accidents," said Jodi Hilty of the Wildlife Protection Society.

But do animals actually use the ecopassages? The answer is yes. Paul Beier of Northern Arizona University found foot marks left by mountain lions on an ecopassage that went under a highway. This showed that the lions used the passage.

Builders of ecopassages try to make them look like a natural part of an area by planting trees on and around them. Animals seem to be catching on. Animals as different as salamanders(火蜥蜴) and grizzly bears are using the bridges and underpasses.

The next time you visit a park or drive through an area with a lot of wildlife, look around. You might see an animal overpass!

1.The writer uses the example of "ocelots " to show that ________.

2. From the news story, we know an ecopassage is ________.

3. When the writer says that animals seem" to be catching on", he means ________.

4. The writer asks visitors and drivers to look around when traveling because________

高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

Special Bridges Help Animals Cross the Road

——Reported by Sheila Carrick

Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side.

Most people know this joke. But recently, some people have been much more worried about how the grizzly bear and mountain lion can cross the road.

“Millions of animals die each year on U. S. roads,” the Federal Highway Administration reports. In fact, only about 80 ocelots, an endangered wild cat, exist in the U. S. today. The main reason? Road kill.

“Ecopassages” may help animals cross the road without being hit by cars. They are paths both over and under roads. “These ecopassages can be extremely useful, so that wildlife can avoid road accidents,” said Jodi Hilty of the Wildlife Protection Society.

But do animals actually use the ecopassages? The answer is yes. Paul Beier of Northern Arizona University found foot marks left by mountain lions on an ecopassage that went under a highway. This showed that the lions used the passage.

Builders of ecopassages try to make them look like a natural part of an area by planting trees on and around them. Animals seem to be catching on. Animals as different as salamanders and grizzly bears are using the bridges and underpasses.

The next time you visit a park or drive through an area with a lot of wildlife, look around. You might see an animals overpass!

1.The writer uses the example of “ocelots” to show that _____________.

A. wild animals have become more dangerous

B. the driving conditions have improved greatly

C. the measure for protecting wildlife fails to work

D. an increasing number of animals are killed in road accidents

2. From the news story, we know an ecopassage is _____________.

A. an underground path for cars

B. a fence built for the safety of the area

C. a bridge for animals to get over a river

D. a pass for animals to cross the road

3.When the writer says that animals seem “to be catching on”, he means ___________.

A. animals begin to realize the dangers on the road

B. animals begin to learn to use ecopassages

C. animals are crossing the road in groups

D. animals are increasing in number

4. The writer asks visitors and drivers to look around when traveling because _________.

A. wild animals may attack cars

B. wild animals may jam the road

C. they may see wild animals in the park

D. they may see wild animals on ecopassages

高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

Why did Cathy call the woman?

A.To borrow magazines.

B.To make an invitation.

C.To get her magazines back.

高一英语短对话简单题查看答案及解析

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.Why did Mr. Baggins get in touch with the City Bike Shop?

A. To have a bike repaired.　　 B. To change a bike.　　 C. To buy a bike.

2.What does the speaker think Mr. Baggins will be satisfied with about the bike?

A. The colour.　　 B. The price.　　 C. The style.

3.Where should Mr. Baggins go to pick up the bike?

A. To the shop at No. 33 North Street.

B. To the shop at No. 87 North Street.

C. To the shop next to the supermarket.

4.What is Mr. Baggins required to do to get a copy of the bill?

A. Visit the shop.　　 B. E-mail the shop.　　 C. Call the shop.

高一英语短文简单题查看答案及解析

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.Why did Mr. Baggins get in touch with the City Bike Shop?

A. To have a bike repaired.　　 B. To change a bike.　　 C. To buy a bike.

2.What does the speaker think Mr. Baggins will be satisfied with about the bike?

A. The colour.　　 B. The price.　　 C. The style.

3.Where should Mr. Baggins go to pick up the bike?

A. To the shop at No. 33 North Street.

B. To the shop at No. 87 North Street.

C. To the shop next to the supermarket.

4.What is Mr. Baggins required to do to get a copy of the bill?

A. Visit the shop.　　 B. E-mail the shop.　　 C. Call the shop..

高一英语短文中等难度题查看答案及解析

—A traffic jam?

—Yes. ________ , the right side of the road is closed for the time being.

高一英语单项填空困难题查看答案及解析