The Asuncion zoo is looking for a mate for Co...

The Asuncion zoo is looking for a mate for Coco, an endangered hyacinth macaw （蓝紫金刚鹦鹉），and it is the last known male of his species left in Paraguay.

Coco was sent to the zoo eight years ago. A recent DNA test showed that he is male. Zoo worker Celia said　 To avoid mixing species, the zoo has had to keep him apart from the other macaws, which has left him lonely and bored. "He is quite sociable, although he has only learned to say 'Hello', but when he hears music, he dances" Celia said

He has a yellow circle around his eyes that set off the rest of his blue feathers. He is more or less a cousin to Blu , he macaw that starts in the movie, Rio.That species, cyanopsitta-spixii（小蓝金刚鹦鹉），is all blue and even more endangered than the hyacinth macaw.

Like the bird in the movie, scientists hope to find Coco a mate to- rebuild the species. Because international laws against animal training are now so strict, nobody is willing to lend the zoo a female. "The best solution is to find a female hyacinth macaw in our country. " Celia said, "there are at least two other known hyacinth-macaws but without DNA test, it is impossible to know if they are female, and the owners are not willing to help,because the mating process can take some time and be a little hard on females.“

1.From the text we know that Coco____

A.　 is the last known hyacinth macaw

B.　 lives apart from the other macaws

C.　 has adapted to being left alone

D.　 can say "Hello" when he hears music

2.Why is it difficult to find a mate for Coco?

A.　 Because there is no known female macaw in Paraguay.

B.　 Because the international laws are against Coco mating.

C,　 Because the DNA test on female Coco takes time.

D.　 Because nobody is willing to hunt for a female.

3.It can be inferred from the text that______.

A.　 Coco stars Rio in a movie

B.　 Coco has only blue feathers on his body

C.　 Coco is the most endangered macaw

D.　　 rebuilding the Coco's species will take time

4.Which of the following would be the best title?

A.　 Coco,　 a Rare Macaw-in Asuncion Zoo

B.　 Asuncion Zoo Is Seeking a Mate for Coco

C.　 Hyacinth Macaws Are Endangered in Paraguay

D.　 Coco, the Only Known Male Macaw in Paraguay

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The Asuncion zoo is looking for a mate for Coco, an endangered hyacinth macaw （蓝紫金刚鹦鹉）, and it is the last known male of his species left in Paraguay.

Coco was sent to the zoo eight years ago. A recent DNA test showed that he is male. Zoo worker Celia said, “To avoid mixing species, the zoo has had to keep him apart from the other macaws, which has left him lonely and bored.” “He is quite sociable, although he has only learned to say ‘Hello’, but when he hears music, he dances” Celia said.

He has a yellow circle around his eyes that set off the rest of his blue feathers. He is more or less a cousin to Blu, the macaw that starts in the movie, Rio. That species, cyanopsitta-spixii（小蓝金刚鹦鹉）, is all blue and even more endangered than the hyacinth macaw.

Like the bird in the movie, scientists hope to find Coco a mate to rebuild the species. Because international laws against animal training are now so strict, nobody is willing to lend the zoo a female. The best solution is to find a female hyacinth macaw in our country. Celia said, “there are at least two other known hyacinth-macaws but without DNA test, it is impossible to know if they are female,　 and the owners are not willing to help, because the mating process can take some time and be a little hard on females.”

1.From the text we know that Coco ________.

A. is the last known hyacinth macaw

B. lives apart from the other macaws

C. has adapted to being left alone

D. can say "Hello" when he hears music

2.Why is it difficult to find a mate for Coco?

A. Because there is no known female macaw in Paraguay.

B. Because the international laws are against Coco mating.

C. Because the DNA test on female Coco takes time.

D. Because nobody is willing to hunt for a female.

3.It can be inferred from the text that ________.

A. Coco stars Rio in a movie

B. Coco has only blue feathers on his body

C. Coco is the most endangered macaw

D. rebuilding the Coco's species will take time

4.Which of the following would be the best title?

A. Coco, a Rare Macaw-in Asuncion Zoo

B. Asuncion Zoo Is Seeking a Mate for Coco

C. Hyacinth Macaws Are Endangered in Paraguay

D. Coco, the Only Known Male Macaw in Paraguay

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XI'AN - China's conservation work for the endangered crested ibis（朱鹮）is facing new challenges, including an increasing mortality rate due to inbreeding, and the conflict between the need to expand natural habitats and local communities' economic interests, bird experts have warned.

The crested ibis, once widespread in Japan, China, Russia and the Korean Peninsula, almost became extinct in the first half of the 20th century.

Before 1981, when seven crested ibis were accidentally found in Yangxian county, in Northwest China's Shaanxi province, academics thought the species had been extinct in China for almost 17 years.

Due to the huge effort put into species protection since 1981, the number of crested ibis in China has risen to an estimated 1,617, including 997 in the wild, the State Forestry Administration said at a meeting on crested ibis protection in Xi'an on Monday.

However, although the ibis population exceeds 1,000, the birds are still not free from the threat of extinction, said Fang Shengguo, director of the State Conservation Center for Gene Resources of Endangered Wildlife at Zhejiang University.

“Ornithologists used inbreeding in the early stages of protection so that numbers of the precious birds could increase quickly, but that method had consequences,” Fang said.

"Studies have proved that as a result of inbreeding, crested ibis have the lowest genetic diversity of all endangered birds," Fang said.

"It means a high mortality rate and more physical defects for hatched chicks."

“The government should collect genetic information from all crested ibis and establish a genetic database as soon as possible, then design a scientific mating plan for the species,” Fang said.

So far, about 90 percent of crested ibis live in Shaanxi province, and fewer than 140 ibis live in three zoos in other parts of the country, including Beijing Zoo, according to Liu Dongping, an assistant researcher at the National Bird Banding Center of China, which is affiliated to the Chinese Academy of Forestry.

The bird has lost the ability to migrate, he said, adding that if an unexpected natural disaster occurred in Shaanxi province or an infectious disease spread through the area, the ibis population could be greatly reduced.

Experts also warned that the increased population of ibis, whether in the wild or in captivity, requires a larger and more varied natural habitat.

Rampant hunting, the massive loss of habitat caused by deforestation and the overuse of pesticides, which killed aquatic insects on which the ibis feed, are believed to be the main reasons for the sharp reduction in the ibis population before 1981.

So, in 1983, a State-level natural reserve was set up in Shaanxi province to protect the bird. But the struggle for living space between human and animal has never stopped, said Lu Baozhong, deputy director of the Shaanxi Crested Ibis Conservation Station.

"For example, ibis often look for loaches in farmers' rice fields. Sometimes their claws trample the rice seedlings. In another case, villagers discovered some land with abundant mineral resources which happened to be a habitat for ibis," said Lu, who has devoted 30 years to ibis protection.

A long-term win-win solution for ibis and local communities needs to be developed, one that would provide ecological compensation for local residents, Lu said.

1..    What’s the best title for the passage?

A. The Rare Bird in China             B. New Problems for the Crested Ibis

C. The Way to Save the Crested Ibis     D. The Reason for the Crested Ibis’s Extinction

2. Which of the following statement is TRUE ?

A. The crested ibis is a native of China.

B. Before 1981, the crested ibis was extinct in China.

C. The crested ibis is now free from the threat of extinction.

D. Most of the crested ibis are in Shaanxi province.

3.. Why did the experts adopt the way of inbreeding to protect the crested ibis?

A. To increase the mortality rate.

B. To increase the number of the crested ibis.

C. To get more physical defects for hatched chicks

D. To have the lowest diversity of the endangered bird.

4.. What may be the reason for the reduction in the population of the crested ibis before 1981?

A. inbreeding                  B. economic development

C. over hunting                D. sandstorm

5.. What can we learn from the passage?

A. Due to our great efforts, the crested ibis lives in the wild well.

B. Scientists will choose a better habitat for the crested ibis.

C. The problems of the crested ibis have not been solved now.

D. The government has established a genetic database of the crested ibis.

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听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

1.2.What is the woman looking for?

A. An information office.　　 B. A police station.　　 C. A shoe repair shop.

3.4.What is the Town Guide according to the man?

A. A brochure.　　 B. A newspaper.　　 C. A map.

【答案】

5.6.C

7.8.A

【解析】Text 6

W: Excuse me. I wonder if you could tell me how to find a place to have my shoes mended. I’m new in town.

M: Ah, there’s a good shop not far from here. Go straight ahead and walk about three blocks. I can’t remember the name of the shop, but you’ll find it. It’s near the police station. By the way, you know about the town guide? It’s a thin book and has all kinds of useful information. You’ll find one in any bookstore.

W: Thanks a lot! You’ve been so helpful. Let’s see. Did you say there pair shop was three blocks away from here?

M: Exactly.

W: Thanks again.

9.10.略

11.12.略

【题型】听力第二部分
【适用】一般
【标题】2017年全国普通高等学校招生统一考试英语（全国卷1）-听力部分
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【结束】

听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

13.What does the man say about the restaurant?

A. It’s the biggest one around.

B. It offers many tasty dishes.

C. It’s famous for its seafood.

14.What will the woman probably order?

A. Fried fish.　　 B. Roast chicken.　　 C. Beef steak.

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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What is the woman looking for?

A. An information office.　　 B. A police station.　　 C. A shoe repair shop.

2.What is the Town Guide according to the man?

A. A brochure.　　 B. A newspaper.　　 C. A map.

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听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.What is the most important in looking for an apartment?

A.Enough time. B.Lots of patience. C.A little preparation.

2.What does the speaker suggest people do first?

A.Spare some lime. B.Decide the price range. C.Think about the facilities

3.What should people consider first when picking out apartments?

A.Location. B.Price. C.Traffic.

4.What may disappoint people?

A.All the great apartments are expensive.

B.It will take a long time to find a perfect apartment.

C.Apartments don't look as good as described on the website.

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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What is the woman looking for?

A. An information office.　　 B. A police station.　　 C. A shoe repair shop.

2.What is the Town Guide according to the man?

A. A brochure.　　 B. A newspaper.　　 C. A map.

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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What is the woman looking for?

A. An information office.　　 B. A police station.　　 C. A shoe repair shop.

2.What is the Tow n Guide according to the man?

A. A brochure.　　 B. A newspaper.　　 C. A map.

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I think ______ information of this kind is       help when you look for a job.

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WHO’S WHO IN THE ZOO?

Is it amazing that the WHO’S WHO IN THE ZOO makes it fun for young children to save? With the help of Standard Bank’s Kidz APP and the Big Five animal friends, teaching your children about managing their cash has never been more fun. Let the WHO’S WHO IN THE ZOO show your little ones what it means to earn and save money as well as share in the enjoyment of spending their well－earned cash.

Elephant

As your children use the mobile app to complete various actions—achieving savings goals, completing missions and achieving wishes—here various medals will be rewarded.

Earned medals are displayed in the elephant habitat as well as locked medals still to be achieved.

Leopard

Reward your kids with pocket money for completing ‘missions’: household chores, achievements, etc.

You can create a mission for your child, or your child can request a new mission. Once created, it must be accepted. The mission needs to be completed by your child and approved by you before you can pay him or her.

Lion

Help your children create and fulfil wishes. Wish cards and their savings progress can be tracked from your banking app.

Once their savings goal is reached, lion will inform you of their achievement.

Buffalo

Kidz can request to withdraw cash or purchase airtime and data using their savings.

Rhino

Rhino shows your child’s latest account balance and transactions.

Download the Standard Bank’s Kidz APP from Apple App Store on the phone. Use the comment section to interact with other Standard Bank customers and bank consultants.

1.What is the WHO’S WHO IN THE ZOO designed for?

A. Players of board games. B. Kids for self－service banking.

C. Parents for online banking. D. Travelers in the zoo.

2.Rewards will be paid if ________.

A. the kids fulfil your created missions

B. your kids get enough locked medals

C. you keep the account balanced

D. you approve the request via Kidz APP

3.Which of the following animals is related to spending?

A. Rhino. B. Leopard. C. Lion. D. Buffalo.

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