Red squirrels (松鼠) , a kind of animal once lost from their native woodlands, have been returned to the north-west Highlands, early results of a reintroduction (重新引进) project show.
The new population has naturally increased since they were reintroduced to north-west Scotland last year. The animal had disappeared as a result of the reduction of forests, as well as illness and competition from the introduced non-native grey squirrel. However, Trees for Life—the organization behind the project—is hopeful that red squirrels will continue to add to their 138,000 number and continue their increase.
“Early results shows that this could be a real wildlife success story. The new squirrel populations are not only living in their new homes, they are also starting to spread out into new areas, with squirrels being sighted as far as 15km away, “said Becky Priestley, Trees for Life’s wildlife officer.
The first relocation began in the spring of 2016, through to this year, when the first 33 squirrels from Inverness-shire and Moray were set free at Shieldaig in Wester Ross. Another 22 were set free at the Coulin estate, next to Beinn Eighe, plus 30 at Plockton, which is partly owned by the National Trust for Scotland.
The red squirrel, found throughout Eurasia, has experienced a great population reduction in recent years. In 2007, just 25,000 could be found throughout the UK after a one-time high of 3.5 million. This is often because of the fact that their grey cousins have a larger appetite (食欲) and eat most of the food in the forest. Reds are also more likely to be influenced by viruses (病毒) than greys, dying up to 25 times quicker.
Grey squirrels first came to England from North America in 1876 as a decorative species. However, it was not until 1930 that the damage they did was realized, when it was almost too late for the reds.
Now, though, red squirrels appear to naturally take over their land again. During 2016, they spread beyond Shieldaig, with one sighting eight miles away beyond Loch Torridon. One was seen recently near Nostie, about five miles from the release site, and there have been sightings further.
1.What is the reason for red squirrel’s disappearing from north-west Highlands?
A.Humans’ activity caused the forests to reduce.
B.There’s competition from native animals.
C.The number of their natural enemies was reduced.
D.There was illness spreading among the red squirrels.
2.Where was the first relocation of red squirrels after its disappearance in woodlands?
A.At Shieldaig. B.At the Coulin estate.
C.At Plockton. D.At Moray.
3.Compared with grey squirrels, red squirrels .
A.have a better appetite
B.are easier to fight against viruses
C.are more beautiful and decorative
D.are more likely to suffer from illnesses
4.How does the author find about the red squirrel project?
A.Difficult. B.Successful.
C.Depressing. D.Unrealistic.
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Red squirrels (松鼠) , a kind of animal once lost from their native woodlands, have been returned to the north-west Highlands, early results of a reintroduction (重新引进) project show.
The new population has naturally increased since they were reintroduced to north-west Scotland last year. The animal had disappeared as a result of the reduction of forests, as well as illness and competition from the introduced non-native grey squirrel. However, Trees for Life—the organization behind the project—is hopeful that red squirrels will continue to add to their 138,000 number and continue their increase.
“Early results shows that this could be a real wildlife success story. The new squirrel populations are not only living in their new homes, they are also starting to spread out into new areas, with squirrels being sighted as far as 15km away, “said Becky Priestley, Trees for Life’s wildlife officer.
The first relocation began in the spring of 2016, through to this year, when the first 33 squirrels from Inverness-shire and Moray were set free at Shieldaig in Wester Ross. Another 22 were set free at the Coulin estate, next to Beinn Eighe, plus 30 at Plockton, which is partly owned by the National Trust for Scotland.
The red squirrel, found throughout Eurasia, has experienced a great population reduction in recent years. In 2007, just 25,000 could be found throughout the UK after a one-time high of 3.5 million. This is often because of the fact that their grey cousins have a larger appetite (食欲) and eat most of the food in the forest. Reds are also more likely to be influenced by viruses (病毒) than greys, dying up to 25 times quicker.
Grey squirrels first came to England from North America in 1876 as a decorative species. However, it was not until 1930 that the damage they did was realized, when it was almost too late for the reds.
Now, though, red squirrels appear to naturally take over their land again. During 2016, they spread beyond Shieldaig, with one sighting eight miles away beyond Loch Torridon. One was seen recently near Nostie, about five miles from the release site, and there have been sightings further.
1.What is the reason for red squirrel’s disappearing from north-west Highlands?
A.Humans’ activity caused the forests to reduce.
B.There’s competition from native animals.
C.The number of their natural enemies was reduced.
D.There was illness spreading among the red squirrels.
2.Where was the first relocation of red squirrels after its disappearance in woodlands?
A.At Shieldaig. B.At the Coulin estate.
C.At Plockton. D.At Moray.
3.Compared with grey squirrels, red squirrels .
A.have a better appetite
B.are easier to fight against viruses
C.are more beautiful and decorative
D.are more likely to suffer from illnesses
4.How does the author find about the red squirrel project?
A.Difficult. B.Successful.
C.Depressing. D.Unrealistic.
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Many kinds of animals and plants die ____ every year.
A down B away C out D from
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Many kinds of animals and plants die _________ every year.
A．down B．away C．out D．from
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Some parents are just too protective. They want to ________ their kids from every kind of danger，real or imagined.
A．spot B．dismiss
C．shelter D．distinguish
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根据提示用单词的正确形式填空。
1.This kind of drug can p_________ children from mosquitoes.
2.They achieved their g_________ of increasing sales by five percent.
3.I found it hard to keep my b_________ on the icy path.
4.He likes pop music but I like (古典的) music.
5.His idea to organize a big party has won ___________(支持) from his friends.
6.Students have to be back before it is dark, for girl students are afraid of d .
7.You look so b_______in red. This dress really suits you.
8.Nowadays, Indonesian women usually wear (传统的)clothes.
9.---I’m sorry for having you wait so long. --- It doesn’t m_______.
10.Worrying over his job and his wife’s health put him under a s .
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完形填空（共1小题）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Once there was a family of squirrels who lived in a large oak tree．They had lived there for many generations and it gave them all that they needed to ,so they never left its branches．Then the tree started to die and it stopped producing for them, so the family of squirrels had a to decide what they should do next．
The oldest son, Nifty, said,“ We need to ．we will starve to death we stay here ,”Uncle Nutty answered,“We can't do that．We'll be for sure．The hawks,foxes and bears are just waiting for us to leave this ．”After much discussion, the whole family decided to in the old oak tree except for Nifty, Nifty the tree and was never heard again．“See?” Uncle Nutty said to the of the family, “I told you that the hawks, foxes or bears would get him!”
However, the squirrel were , so one by one they left．Eventually, only Uncle Nutty was left in the old oak tree．You could 12 his ribs(肋骨) through his skin as it had been a long time since he had last13 ．Meanwhile, just 100 meters away in the same ,the rest of the squirrel family were living 15 together in a lovely oak tree that was supplying all of their needs．
The world is always changing．Book publishers, DVD rental companies and car manufacturers might be a few years ago, but they are hurting now．Yet some people are hanging on, thinking that the to change is greater than that to stay where they are．They're ! Don’t be Uncle Nutty．Change now before it's too ．
1.A．hide B．produce C．grow D．live
2.A．protection B．clothes C．food D．apartment
3.A．performance B．class C．meeting D．plan
4.A．improve B．move C．try D．develop
5.A．if B．unless C．before D．though
6.A．met B．remembered C．killed D．discovered
7.A．mountain B．village C．family D．tree
8.A．jump B．stay C．lie D．sit
9.A．left B．cut C．planted D．watered
10.A．children B．member C．rest D．other
11.A．brave B．angry C．bored D．hungry
12.A．imagine B．see C．touch D．count
13.A．eaten B．rested C．fought D．walked
14.A．pool B．garden C．forest D．sea
15.A．worriedly B．carelessly C．fearlessly D．comfortably
16.A．upset B．popular C．grateful D．disappointed
17.A．even B．still C．always D．never
18.A．aim B．reaction C．answer D．risk
19.A．wrong B．smart C．dishonest D．proud
20.A．obvious B．worrying C．late D．far
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San Francisco has its cable cars. Seattle has its Space needle. And, Longview has its squirrel(松鼠) bridge. The bridge, which has attracted international attention, is now a local landmark.
The Nutty Narrows Bridge was built in 1963 by a local builder, Amos Peters, to give squirrels a way to cross the busy road without getting flattened by passing cars.
The original bridge was built over Olympia Way on the west edge of the library grounds. Before the bridge was built, squirrels had to avoid traffic to and from the Park Plaza office building where office staff put out a nutty feast for the squirrels. Many times, Peters and others who worked in and near Park Plaza witnessed squirrels being run over.
One day Peters found a dead squirrel with a nut still in its mouth and that day’s coffee break discussion turned into squirrel safety. The group of businessmen cooked up the squirrel bridge idea and formed a committee to ask the blessing of the City Council（市政会）. The council approved, and Council woman Bess LaRiviere jokingly named the bridge “Nutty Narrows”.
After architects designed the bridge, Amos Peters and Bill Hutch started construction. They built the 60-foot bridge from aluminum（铝） and lengths of fire hose（消防水带）. It cost $1,000. It didn’t take long before reports of squirrels using the bridge started. Squirrels were even seen guiding their young and teaching them the ropes. The story was picked up by the media, and Nutty Narrows became known in newspapers all over the world.
In 1983, after 20 years of use, Peters took down the worn-out bridge. Repairs were made and crosspieces were replaced. The faded sign was repainted and in July 1983, hundreds of animal lovers attended the completion ceremony of the new bridge.
Peters died in 1984, and a ten-foot wooden squirrel sculpture was placed near the bridge in memory of its builder and his devotion to the project.
1.The underlined words “getting flattened” in the second paragraph mean “being______”.
A. killed B. guided C. stolen D. raised
2.The Nutty Narrows Bridge was built to _______.
A. Provide drivers convenient way to pass
B. Honor the builder named Bess LaRiviere
C. Spread 60-foot fire hose
D. Help squirrels cross the highway
3.The rebuilding of the bridge was because_______.
A. it was made of wood
B. it was too narrow
C. it was too old
D. the repairs were too expensive
4.The best title for this article would be ______.
A. Nutty Narrows – Passage of Life
B. Lovely squirrels, Warm-hearted Drivers
C. Squirrels, Who Cares?
D. A Worn-out Bridge And Its History
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Humans always learn a lot from animals. Once I gave up working as a researcher in Yellowstone National Park to stay with Shira, my old _______, until she dies. The time I spend with her now has become the most _______ time of my life so far. As dog owners, we get _______ when we know that our pets are getting _______ . How much time left do we have? We don't know when the end is coming ._______， we can live happily and love completely. And we can make every moment of _______ with our pets become the most valuable moment of our lives. To change our _______ and achieve perfection(完美), from time to time we _______ too much time and money, while dogs don't _______ their appearance. Instead, they are quite __________ with the gifts that nature gave them. This makes their lives very __________. When we get older, we're probably __________ to give up things that aren't __________ to us any more, because we know we can't take them with us when we die. For Shira, happiness is __________ going for a walk, and getting food. She takes __________ in the simplest things. Old dogs make us __________ how important the time that we spend with our loved ones is and make us enjoy every __________. When our dogs grow old, we have to learn to __________ the unexpected things, to deal with the __________ of our lives, and to live every minute. In order to live a meaningful life, we must beat the fear of __________ someone.
1.A.partner B.dog C.classmate D.cat
2.A.valuable B.boring C.stressful D.awful
3.A.excited B.nervous C.strange D.afraid
4.A.ugly B.beautiful C.old D.weak
5.A.However B.Besides C.Finally D.Otherwise
6.A.staying B.working C.competing D.fighting
7.A.diet B.appearance C.opinion D.style
8.A.consider B.afford C.save D.spend
9.A.care about B.speak of C.think of D.complain about
10.A.angry B.patient C.careful D.satisfied
11.A.simple B.difficult C.busy D.boring
12.A.lucky B.sad C.ready D.surprised
13.A.ordinary B.traditional C.harmful D.necessary
14.A.even B.just C.still D.already
15.A.part B.pity C.pleasure D.pride
16.A.prove B.imagine C.predict D.realize
17.A.place B.book C.moment D.party
18.A.avoid B.accept C.refuse D.offer
19.A.illnesses B.changes C.chances D.persons
20.A.meeting B.helping C.losing D.knowing
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Dinosaurs now are far away from us. Dinosaurs were real animals that once lived on the earth, but they _1_ (die) out about 65 million years ago. The _2_(disappear) of the dinosaurs is _3_ some way a great mystery. Some scientists think that the climate changed suddenly. Fossils of trees tell us that the temperature dropped a lot and that the level of the sea dropped as well. This means that it got suddenly much _4_ (cold). Perhaps the dinosaurs were too slow __5__(change) with the climate. A new idea is _6_ a meteor(流星) crashed into the earth. Scientists discovered a place in Mexico _7_ they think the meteor crashed. They think that there was a lot of dust from the meteor. The dust landed on the plants. Also the dust blocked(阻挡)the sun’s light for as long as five years. Many animals, _8_ (include) dinosaurs, were plant eaters, and perhaps the dust killed __9___. This means there was nothing left for meat eating dinosaurs to eat, and so they died out. But, as many animals from that time did not die, we are not 100% sure what ___10__ (real) happened.
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Most animals have little connection with animals of a different kind, unless they hunt them for food. Sometimes, however, two kinds of animals come together in a partnership (伙伴关系) which is good for both of them. You may have noticed some birds sitting on the backs of sheep. This is not because they want a ride, but because they find easy food in the parasites (寄生虫) on sheep. The sheep allow the birds to do so because they remove the cause of discomfort. So although they can manage without each other, they do better together.
Sometimes an animal has a plant partner. The relationship develops until the two partners cannot manage without each other. This is so in the corals(珊瑚) of the sea. In their skins they have tiny plants which act as “dustmen”, taking some of the waste products from the coral and giving in return oxygen which the animal needs to breathe. If the plants are killed, or are even prevented from receiving light so that they cannot live normally, the corals will die.
1.Some birds like to sit on a sheep because _______.
A. they can eat its parasites
B. they enjoy travelling with the sheep
C. they depend on the sheep for existence
D. they find the position most comfortable
2.The underlined word “they” in the last sentence of the first paragraph refers to ______.
A. birds and parasites B. birds and sheep
C. parasites and sheep D. sheep, birds and parasites
3.We learn from the text that corals depend on plants for______.
A. comfort B. light
C. food D. oxygen
4.What does the second paragraph mainly discuss?
A. Some animals and plants depend on each other for existence[
B. Some animals and plants develop their relationship easily.
C. Some plants depend on each other for food.
D. Some animals live better together.
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