Four Wild Animal Species Were EndangeredMaybe...

Four Wild Animal Species Were Endangered

Maybe you can still see them at the zoo. But that doesn’t mean they’re doing alright in the wild.

Tigers

All six tiger species are endangered, with Suatran tigers and South China tigers at a seriously endangered status. The main reasons for their population decline are illegal hunting and destroyed habitats, as humans clear forests to gather timber and build roadways. Only about 3890 tigers presently live in the wild.

Ground squirrels

That’s right, even squirrels are endangered, specifically the San Joaquin ground squirrel. Native to California, USA, these guys have been disappearing since 1979 on account of the construction and human developments going through their habitat. Their total population is unknown, but it could be anywhere between 124000 and 4130000.

Giraffes

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature recently put giraffes at a vulnerable status, the level just before endangered. The giraffe population has declined 40 percent in the last 30 years, primarily due to loss of habitat and illegal hunting. Some giraffes are killed just for their tails, which are considered status symbols in Africa.

Asian elephants

The main threat to Asian elephants, one of the most intelligent animals, is their shrinking habitat. As the human population grows, people invade their land to build roads and railway tracks. Elephants in Myanmar are at an especially high risk for being captured and traded or used illegally in the tourist industry. Fewer than 50000 are left on the entire continent.

1.Why is the population of tigers becoming smaller?

A. People hunt illegally and destroy their living spots.

B. It is difficult for tigers to fit in with their environment.

C. The forests are not suitable for their living.

D. The tigers are a threat to the residents nearby.

2.What’s the main reason why some animals are in danger according to the passage?

A. Climate changes.　　 B. Human activities.

C. Lack of food.　　 D. Serious pollution.

3.The tails of 　　　　 are regarded as status symbols in Africa.

A. tigers’　　 B. ground squirrels’

C. giraffes’　　 D. Asian elephants’

4.What can we infer from the passage?

A. The giraffe population has increased greatly in the last 30 years.

B. The number of squirrels is between 124000 and 4130000.

C. Elephants in Myanmar are completely caught and even killed.

D. The present situation of endangered animals is worrying.

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Four Wild Animal Species Were Endangered

Maybe you can still see them at the zoo. But that doesn’t mean they’re doing alright in the wild.

Tigers

All six tiger species are endangered, with Sumatran tigers and South Chin tigers at a seriously endangered status. The main reasons for their population decline are illegal hunting and destroyed habitats(栖息地), as humans clear forests to gather timber（木材）and build roadways. Only about 3890 tigers presently live in the wild.

Ground squirrels

That’s right, even squirrels are endangered, specifically the San Joaquin ground squirrel. Native to California, USA, these guys have been disappearing since 1979 on account of the construction and human developments going through their habitat. Their total population is unknown , but it could be anywhere between 124000 and 413000.

Giraffes

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature recently put giraffes at a vulnerable status, the level just before endangered. The giraffe population has declined 40 percent in the last 30 years, primarily due to loss of habitat and illegal hunting. Some giraffes are killed just for their tails, which are considered status symbols in Africa.

Asian elephants

The main threat to Asian elephants, one of the most intelligent animals, is their shrinking habitat. As the human population grows, people invade their land to build roads and railway tracks. Elephants in Myanmar are at an especially high risk for being captured and traded or used illegally in the tourist industry. Fewer than 50000 are left on the entire continent.

1.What is the total population of tigers living in the wild?

A. Around 3890.

B. 50000.

C. 124000.

D. 413000.

2.Which of the following is considered one of the most intelligent animals?

A. Tigers.

B. Giraffes.

C. Ground squirrels.

D. Asian elephants.

3.What is the common threat to the four wild animals?

A. Illegal hunting.

B. Disturbed habitat.

C. Developing tourism.

D. Unnecessary construction.

4.Which word can best describe the present situation for protecting wild animals?

A. Satisfactory.

B. Optimistic.

C. Urgent.

D. Stable.

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Were you _______ when you saw that wild animal?

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What to do if you find a sick, injured or abandoned wild animal.

General tips

Don't remove an animal from its natural habitat （the animal may not need assistance, and you could do more harm than good）.

Check the animal periodically for 24-48 hours.

Keep your distance.

Young animals/babies

If you find an abandoned young animal, separated from adults or left on its own — keep cats and dogs away and limit noise.

An adult may not return if it is noisy or if people are close by.

Get help for a wild animal

In Ontario, wildlife rehabilitators （复健员） are authorized by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry to provide temporary care to sick, injured and abandoned wildlife so it can be returned to the wild. Rehabilitators commit significant time and resources, and many seek donations to assist with their work.

Every effort is made by wildlife rehabilitators to ensure wildlife in their care do not become tame （驯 服）.

Find a wildlife rehabilitator

To get help for a sick, injured or abandoned animal, you can contact:

• an authorized wildlife rehabilitator

• your local Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry district office

Health risks

If you come across sick or diseased wildlife and you suspect there is a public health risk （such as West Nile virus）, contact your regional or local health unit immediately: Ontario Public Health Units

Public safety

If the animal is alive and there is a public safety issue, contact your local police department.

1.Which is the general solution if you find an abandoned animal?

A.Leave it where it is and observe it. B.Remove it from its natural habitat.

C.Stay with it and care for it. D.Pretend not to have seen it.

2.Wildlife rehabilitators are devoted to_______ .

A.providing constant care to wildlife B.making wild animals well-tamed

C.releasing wildlife back to the wild D.donating large sums to charity

3.Who will you contact if you find a wild animal at the risk of public health in Ontario?

A.Ontario Public Health Units.

B.An authorized wildlife rehabilitator.

C.The local police department.

D.The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

4.What's the purpose of the text?

A.To teach people how to train animals.

B.To give advice on protecting endangered wildlife.

C.To call on people to raise pets.

D.To introduce the animals in Ontario.

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WILD WEATHERMAN

Name: Sam Champion

Hot job: TV Weatherman

Where: WABC-TV, New York City

When you were a child, did you plan to forecast wind, rain, and snow on TV?

I wanted to be a foreign journalist．I took courses in weather science at Eastern Kentucky University, but I majored in broadcasting news．

How did you finally become a weatherman?

My first job in the early 80’s was at the local TV station in Paducah, Kentucky．I did everything from turning on the lights in the morning to writing and delivering morning news．I put together weather forecasts, and became interested in them．

Back then, how did you forecast weather?

Independent companies collected computer information that showed, for example, how a single weather system might split into snow or snow mixed with rain．The information was often opposite and the job of a weatherman was to study the information and make the best educated guess about the storm．

Has weather forecasting changed much with new technology?

Advanced computers, satellites, and Doppler radar （sound waves used to track storms） have made forecasting more exact．But we still know very little about how weather is shaped．So far, we just have theories．

Any advice for children who’d like to become weather scientists?

To me, weather is the most exciting field in the world．There are still so many more questions about weather than answers．After all, if we can’t foresee floods or hurricanes, how safe a society are we? Weather forecasting is wide open for scientists who love to solve puzzling problems．The next generation of meteorologists （weather scientists） will unlock many of Earth’s weather secrets．So get a general knowledge of Earth science, and study meteorology （weather science） in college．

Thanks, Sam．

1．Judging from the writing style, the text is ________．

A．a diary     B．an interview       C．a news story      D．an announcement

2．As a child, ABC-TV’s Sam Champion wanted to be a ________．

A．space scientist  B．weatherman      C．news reporter   D．meteorologist

3．Present weather forecasting technology ________．

A．has made weather report more exact than ever

B．is still not perfect

C．hasn’t changed much in the last 50 years

D．both A and B

4．The study of weather science is called ________．

A． meteorology    B． forecasting     C ．geography        D． earth science

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WILD WEATHERMAN

Name: Sam Champion

Hot job: TV Weatherman

Where: WABC-TV, New York City

When you were a child, did you plan to forecast wind, rain, and snow on TV?

I wanted to be a foreign journalist. I took courses in weather science at Eastern Kentucky University, but I majored in broadcasting news.

How did you finally become a weatherman?

My first job in the early 80’s was at the local TV station in Paducah, Kentucky. I did everything from turning on the lights in the morning to writing and delivering morning news. I put together weather forecasts, and became interested in them.

Back then, how did you forecast weather?

Independent companies collected computer information that showed, for example, how a single weather system might split into snow or snow mixed with rain. The information was often opposite and the job of a weatherman was to study the information and make the best educated guess about the storm.

Has weather forecasting changed much with new technology?

Advanced computers, satellites, and Doppler radar (sound waves used to track storms) have made forecasting more exact. But we still know very little about how weather is shaped. So far, we just have theories.

Any advice for children who’d like to become weather scientists?

To me, weather is the most exciting field in the world. There are still so many more questions about weather than answers. After all, if we can’t foresee floods or hurricanes, how safe a society are we? Weather forecasting is wide open for scientists who love to solve puzzling problems. The next generation of meteorologists (weather scientists) will unlock many of Earth’s weather secrets. So get a general knowledge of Earth science, and study meteorology (weather science) in college.

Thanks, Sam.

1.Judging from the writing style, the text is ________.

A. a diary             B. an interview       C. a news story   D.an announcement

2.As a child, ABC-TV’s Sam Champion wanted to be a ________.

A. space scientist     B. weatherman     C. news reporter      D. meteorologist

3.Present weather forecasting technology ________.

A. has made weather report more exact than ever      B. is still not perfect

C. hasn’t changed much in the last 50 years         D. both A and B

4.The study of weather science is called ________.

A meteorology            B forecasting           C geography       D earth science

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WILD WEATHERMAN

Name: Sam Champion

Hot job: TV Weatherman

Where: ABC-TV, New York City

When you were a child, did you plan to forecast wind, rain, and snow on TV?

I wanted to be a foreign journalist. I took courses in weather science at Eastern Kentucky University, but I majored in broadcasting news.

How did you finally become a weatherman?

My first job in the early 1980s was at the local TV station in Paducah, Kentucky. I did everything from turning on the lights in the morning to writing and delivering morning news. I put together weather forecasts, and became interested in them.

Back then, how did you forecast weather?

Independent companies collected computer information that showed, for example, how a single weather system might split into snow or snow mixed with rain. The information was often opposite and the job of a weatherman was to study the information and make the best educated guess about the storm.

Has weather forecasting changed much with new technology?

Advanced computers, satellites, and Doppler radar (sound waves used to track storms) have made forecasting more exact. But we still know very little about how weather is shaped. So far, we just have theories.

Any advice for children who’d like to become weather scientists?

To me, weather is the most exciting field in the world. There are still so many more questions about weather than answers. After all, if we can’t foresee floods or hurricanes, how safe a society are we? Weather forecasting is wide open for scientists who love to solve puzzling problems. The next generation of meteorologists (weather scientists) will unlock many of Earth’s weather secrets. So get a general knowledge of Earth science, and study meteorology in college.

Thanks, Sam.

40. Judging from the writing style, the text is _________.

A. a diary        B. an interview      C. a news story       D. an announcement

41. As a child, ABC-TV’s Sam Champion wanted to be a____________.

A. space scientist    B. weatherman      C. news reporter      D. meteorologist

42. Present weather forecasting technology___________.

A. has made weather report more exact than ever

B. is still not perfect

C. hasn’t changed much in the last 50 years

D. both A and B

43. The study of weather science is called____________.

A. meteorology       B. forecasting        C. geography       D. Earth science

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Conservationists __________on setting aside natural reserves for the wild species they are trying to protect during the past decade.

A.focused B.focus C.have focused D.had focused

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Natural selection is the process by which one type of animal within a species thrives because of certain characteristics that make it more likely to live than others in its group. The history of the peppered moth（灰蛾）is an example of the natural selection process.

In 19th century England, certain types of peppered moths were able to better blend（融合）into their surroundings. During that time period, great changes were happening in Great Britain. The Industrial Revolution was part of this change, and with it came air pollution. Natural selection often takes hundred or even thousands of years to occur. For the peppered moth, this process occurred comparatively quickly.

At the beginning of the Industrial Age, most peppered moths in England were light-colored and covered with black markings, although a few moths had dark-colored wings. Because the light-colored moths blended into the light-colored bark on the trees, they could not be easily seen by birds that would eat them. As the air grew more polluted, however, tree trunks became covered with soot（烟煤）and became darker. The light-colored moths became easy for birds to see against the dark tree trunks. Since the dark-colored moths now had the advantage, their numbers grew. Within 50 years, the peppered moth went from being mostly light-colored to being mostly dark-colored.

In the 20th century, the air cleared up, and the peppered moth population changed again. As tree trunks lighted due to less soot in the air, light-colored moths once again had an advantage. Their numbers increased as soot levels declined. Depending on their environment, the coloration of the moths helped them to be “naturally selected” to survive.

1.In 19th century, what was one of the causes of great changes in Great Britain?

A.The surroundings. B.The Industrial Revolution.

C.The natural selection. D.The peppered moth.

2.What can we infer about the peppered moth’s natural selection process?

A.The length of time was unusual.

B.The soot levels in England did not affect it.

C.The color of peppered moths changed at random.

D.It was a good example of environmental protection.

3.What’s the difference between light-colored and dark-colored moths?

A.Dark-colored moths were originally easy to see on trees.

B.Both kinds of moths preferred the dark-colored trees.

C.Birds failed to see light-colored moths.

D.The color of moths was unimportant.

4.Which would most likely happen if soot darkened England’s trees again?

A.Birds would eat fewer moths.

B.Moths would not be able to stay alive.

C.Light-colored moths would disturb people’s life.

D.The population of dark-colored moths would increase.

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Natural selection is the process by which one type of animal within a species thrives because of certain characteristics that make it more likely to live than others in its group. The history of the peppered moth(灰蛾) is an example of the natural selection process.

In 19th century England, certain types of peppered moths were able to better blend（融合）into their surroundings. During that time period, great changes were happening in Great Britain. The Industrial Revolution was part of this change, and with it came air pollution. Natural selection often takes hundred or even thousands of years to occur. For the peppered moth, this process occurred comparatively quickly.

At the beginning of the Industrial Age, most peppered moths in England were light-colored and covered with black markings, although a few moths had dark-colored wings. Because the light-colored moths blended into the light-colored bark on the trees, they could not be easily seen by birds that would eat them. As the air grew more polluted, however, tree trunks became covered with soot(烟煤) and became darker. The light-colored moths became easy for birds to see against the dark tree trunks. Since the dark-colored moths now had the advantage, their numbers grew. Within 50 years, the peppered moth went from being mostly light-colored to being mostly dark-colored.

In the 20th century, the air cleared up, and the peppered moth population changed again. As tree trunks lighted due to less soot in the air, light-colored moths once again had an advantage. Their numbers increased as soot levels declined. Depending on their environment, the coloration of the moths helped them to be “naturally selected” to survive.

1.Which of the following has the closest meaning to the underlined word “thrives” in the first paragraph?

A. Reduces.　　 B. Booms.

C. Changes.　　 D. Endangers.

2.What can we infer about the peppered moth’s natural selection process?

A. The length of time was unusual.

B. The soot levels in England did not affect it.

C. This type of color change was typical for moths.

D. It was a good example of environmental protection.

3.What’s the difference between light-colored and dark-colored moths?

A. Dark-colored moths were originally easy to see on trees.

B. Both kinds of moths preferred the dark-colored trees.

C. Birds failed to see light-colored moths.

D. The color of moths was unimportant.

4.Which would most likely happen if soot darkened England’s trees again?

A. Birds would eat fewer moths.

B. Moths would not be able to stay alive.

C. Light-colored moths would disturb people’s life.

D. The population of dark-colored moths would increase.

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