2014-2015学年高中英语 Module 6 Animals in Dange Introduction＆Reading and Vocabulary语篇训练卷 外研版必修.doc

Module 6Introduction & Reading and Vocabulary阅读理解AAt the beginning of the 20th century there were more than a million lions worldwide. Today there are less than 30, 000 in the wild. The remaining lions are increasingly threatened by habitat loss, hunting and activities to protect farms and cattle. For generations, Masai tribesmen on the large African plains in southeastern Kenya have hunted lionsto protect their farms and cattle. Today they celebrate the lions life. Noah is an elder in the Masai community. “We have decided as a community of the Masai to lay down our spears, and there will be no more killing of lions in our community. ”Conservation Internationals Frank Hawkins explains, “The Masai have been living with wildlife for many generations and it has been a conflicting relationship in many ways. They compete with the animals for food as lions eat their cattle. Were trying to find ways in which the wildlife will become something useful to them. ”They had the Predator Compensation Fund founded in 2003. After much discussion, a group of Masai farmers agreed to protect lions. In turn, if lions or other predators kill their cattle, the Masai owners will be paid market value for the dead animals from the fund. One man said that in the past, when a lion killed cattle, they killed it on the spot. And now, after the start of the program, the Masai see the lion population growing. Since 2003, only four lions have been killed here, but up to now, the number of the lions hasnt increased quickly. 1. What is this passage mainly about? A. The wildlife in the world. B. Lions and the Masai. C. The reason why lions are killed. D. The living ways of the Masai. 2. What is the aim of the Predator Compensation Program? A. To protect people in the wild. B. To help the Masai protect their farms and cattle. C. To protect lions only. D. To protect the wildlife. 3. Masai tribesmen killed lions before 2003. A. because lions were dangerous for people thereB. because dead lions were worth a lot of moneyC. because they wanted lions meatD. because they wanted to protect their farms and cattle4. According to the passage, why havent Masai tribesmen killed any lions since 2003? A. Because lions dont eat their cattle any more. B. Because they will be fined if they kill lions there. C. Because if a lion kills their cattle, they will be paid for the dead animals from the fund. D. Because there are less than 30, 000 lions in the wild now. 5. What do you think of the Masai? A. Reasonable. B. Cruel. C. Poor. D. Stupid. BAnimal ConservationMany animal and plant species have become extinct and many more are in critical danger. Finding ways to protect the earths wildlife and conserve the natural world they inhabit(居住)is now more important than ever. The DodoThe Dodo is a classic example of how human caused damage to the earths biology. The flightless Dodo was native to the Island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. The easily controlled bird became a source of food for sailors and was attacked by animals introduced to the island by humans such as pigs, monkeys and rats. The population of Dodos rapidly decreased and the last one was killed in 1681. RhinosThe Rhino(犀牛)horn is a highly prized item for Asian medicine. This has led to the animal being hunted in its natural habitat. Once widespread in Africa and Eurasia, most rhinos now live in protected natural parks and reserves. Their numbers have rapidly decreased in the last 50 years, and the animals remain under constant threat from poachers. The Giant PandaThe future of the WWFs symbol is far from certain. As few as 1, 000 remain in the wild. The Chinese government has set up 33 panda reserves to protect these beautiful animals. However, the pandas distinct black and white patched coat fetches a high price on the black market and determined poachers still pose(造成)one of the most serious threats to the animals. WhalesDespite the fact that one-third of the worlds oceans have been declared whale sanctuaries(保护区), 7 out of 13 whale species remain endangered. Hunted for their rich supply of oil, their numbers have decreased to just 300. Collisions(碰撞)with ships, poisonous pollution and being caught in fishing nets are other major causes of whale deaths. TigersThe last 100 years has seen a 95% reduction in the numbers of remaining tigers to between 5, 000 and 7, 000 and the Bali, Javan, and Caspian tigers are already extinct. The South China tiger is precariously close to disappearing, with only 20 to 30 still alive. Like the Rhino horn, tigers bones and organs are sought after for traditional Chinese medicines. These items are traded illegally along with tiger skins. 6. It implies that. A. the Dodo lacked the ability to protect itself from other animalsB. sailors to the Island of Mauritius lived mainly on the DodoC. the Dodo used to be a strong animal that liked fightingD. the Dodo, pigs, monkeys and rats were the natives to the Island of Mauritius7. Which group of the following animals has already ceased to exist according to the text? A. The Dodo, Rhino and Giant Panda. B. The Rhino, Whale and South China Tiger. C. The Rhino, Panda, Whale and Tiger. D. The Dodo and the Bali, Javan, and Caspian tigers. 8. can serve as a cure for certain diseases. A. The whales rich oilB. The pandas black and white patched coatC. The Rhino horn and tigers bones and organsD. The Dodos delicious meat9. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. The number of South China tigers has reached crisis point. B. Many animals are threatened with extinction as a result of human activity. C. People hunt for the endangered animals for high profit. D. The whale is the representing mark for the WWF. 10. Which of the following is mentioned in all the descriptions of those wild animals? A. The way of their life. B. The reason for their extinction or being in danger. C. Why they are hunted. D. Punishment for hunting wild animals. C(2012全国卷)Cold weather can be hard on pets, just like it can be hard on people. Sometimes owners forget that their pets are just as used to the warm shelter(住所)as they are. Some owners will leave their animals outside for a long period of time, thinking that all animals are used to living outdoors. This can put their pets in danger of serious illness. There are things you can do to keep your animal warm and safe. Keep your pets inside as much as you can when the weather is bad. If you have to take them out, stay outside with them. When youre cold enough to go inside, they probably are too. If you must leave them outside for a long time, make sure they have a warm, solid shelter against the wind, thick bedding, and plenty of non-frozen water. If left alone outside, dogs and cats can be very smart in their search for warm shelter. They can dig into snow banks or hide somewhere. Watch them closely when they are left outdoors, and provide them with shelter of good quality. Keep an eye on your pets water. Sometimes owners dont realize that a water bowl has frozen and their pet cant get anything to drink. Animals that dont have clean and unfrozen water may drink dirty water outside, which may contain something unhealthy for them. 11. What do we learn about pets from Paragraph 1? A. They are often forgotten by their owners. B. They are used to living outdoors. C. They build their own shelters. D. They like to stay in warm places. 12. Why are pet owners asked to stay with their pets when they are out in cold weather? A. To know when to bring them inside. B. To keep them from eating bad food. C. To help them find shelters. D. To keep them company. 13. If pets are left on their own outdoors in cold weather, they may. A. run short of clean waterB. dig deep holes for funC. dirty the snow nearbyD. get lost in the wild14. What is the purpose of this text? A. To solve a problem. B. To give practical advice. C. To tell an interesting story. D. To present a research result. 【拓展题型训练】阅读第二节(2013沈阳高二检测)根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。A major source of teens stress is school exams, and test anxiety is not uncommon. When you recognize your teen is under stress, how can parents help your teen stay calm before an exam? Be involved. Parents need to be involved in their teens work. 1What he looks for is your presenceto talk, to cry, or simply to sit with him quietly. Communicate openly with your teen. Encourage your teen to express his worries and fears, but dont let him focus on those fears. Help him get organized. 2Together, you and your teen can work out a time-table in which he can study for what he knows will be on the test. Provide a calm setting. Help your teen set up a quiet place to study and protect his privacy. Give him a nutritious diet. Its important for your teen to eat a healthy, balanced diet during exam times to focus and do his best. 3If this happens, encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet, rather than junk food, is best for reducing stress. 4Persuade your teen to get some sleep and/or do something active when he needs a real break from studying. Making time for relaxation, fun, and exercise are all important in reducing stress. Help your teen balance his time so that he will feel comfortable taking time out from studying to spend time with friends or rest. Show a positive attitude. 5Your panic, anxiety and blame contribute to your teens pressure. Make your teen feel accepted and valued for his efforts. Most importantly, reassure your teen that things will be all right, no matter what the results are. A. A parents attitude will dictate their teens emotions. B. Exam stress can make some teens lose their appetite. C. They will only make the situation worse. D. Encourage your teen to relax. E. The best thing is simply to listen. F. Help your teen think about what he has to study and plan accordingly. G. Your teen may also make negative comments about themselves. 答案解析【文章大意】马赛人有保护牛而射杀狮子的历史, 在“捕食性动物补偿计划”实施后他们开始保护这些野生动物。1. 【解析】选B。主旨大意题。通读全文可知, 因为狮子经常吃掉马赛人的牲口, 所以马赛人杀死狮子, 因而导致狮子的数量减少, 在“捕食性动物补偿计划”实施之后, 马赛人得到了补偿, 所以不再杀害狮子, 所以文章主要是关于马赛人与狮子之间的关系。2. 【解析】选D。推理判断题。本文虽然主要谈论了“捕食性动物补偿计划”怎样保护狮子, 但该计划并不只是为了保护狮子。第四段中的Were trying to find ways in which the wildlife will become something useful to them. 说明“捕食性动物补偿计划”是为了保护所有的野生动物。3. 【解析】选D。细节理解题。由第二段. . . to protect their farms and cattle. Today they celebrate the lions life. 可看出马赛人是为了保护他们的农场和牛才杀死狮子的; 而第四段中的They compete with the animals for food as lions eat their cattle. 是指马赛人与动物们争抢食物。动物们猎杀他们饲养的牛, 他们就杀死这些动物以此来减少损失, 这句并不是说马赛人猎杀狮子是为了吃它们的肉。4. 【解析】选C。推理判断题。从最后一段第二句可知现在如果有狮子或别的食肉类动物杀死了他们的牛, 他们就可以从“捕食性动物补偿基金”里获得补偿, 所以他们没必要再杀狮子了。5. 【解析】选A。细节理解题。从为了保护牲口不得已而杀狮子, 到得到补偿后同意保护狮子, 都显示了马赛人是很通情达理的。【文章大意】本文主要介绍了五种野生动物及其(濒临)灭绝的原因。6. 【解析】选A。推理判断题。从文章中的“flightless, easily controlled”等词可推测出嘟嘟鸟缺少保护自己的能力。7. 【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据文章第二段的“The population of Dodos rapidly decreased and the last one w