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1、2013届高考英语一轮复习课时知能训练：必修二 Unit 4 Wildlife protection.阅读理解Some of the planets most precious animals and plants are disappearing，according to the World Conservation Union (IUCN)The group，which is based in Switzerland，works with governments and experts to protect threatened species.On September 12,2008，t
2、he IUCN released its Red List，a list of species at the greatest risk of extinction.In other words，these species are on the way of dying out.The list includes 41,415 animals and plants.And in the list，the IUCN says that habitat destruction hunting and other factors threaten one in four mammals and on
3、e in eight birds，which is really bad news for the future of wild animals.Who is to blame?Scientists believe that 99 percent of threatened species are at risk because of human activity.“We are losing animals and plants at a high rate，”says Julia MartonLefEevre，director general of the IUCN.“We need to
4、 change our behavior.”Warmer oceans and overfishing are affecting sea life.This year for the first time corals made their appearance on the list.The gharial，a crocodile living in India and Nepal，has lost almost 60 percent of its population in the last 10 years.It is a victim of habitat destruction.W
5、hat a pity!Still，the news is not all bad.Thanks to efforts made to protect it，the Mauritius echo parakeet，a bird once endangered，has seen an increase in its population.“This shows that protection methods can work，”says MartonLefEevre.“Thats the message we want to send to young people.”And now the UN
6、 calls on every country in the world to take measures to protect wildlife.They should protect the environment on the one hand，and at the same time fight against poachers and ensure the safety of those animals which are in danger.1What is the main idea of the first two paragraphs?AThe IUCN sets up it
7、s base in Switzerland.BSome animals and plants are in danger.CHow the 2008 Red List was made by the IUCN.DGovernments and experts are protecting animals.【解析】段落大意题。通读前两段可知，文章的第一句“Some of the planets most precious animals and plants are disappearing，according to the World Conservation Union (IUCN)”就是这
8、两段的中心句。由此可知前两段主要谈论的是：一些动植物正处于濒临灭绝的状态。【答案】B2We know from the 2008 Red List that _.Athe situation of mammals is more serious than birdsBthe number of birds has increased dramaticallyCit hasnt shown the reason for the dying out of animalsD41,415 animals are on the way of dying out【解析】推理判断题。根据文章第二段中的“.t
9、he IUCN says that habitat destruction，hunting and other factors threaten one in four mammals and one in eight birds.”可推知，哺乳动物的情况更严峻。【答案】A3What is the tone of the passage?AEmbarrassing.BRelaxing.CFascinating. DWorrying.【解析】推理判断题。根据文章第二段中“.which is really bad news for the future of wild animals.”和第三段中
10、的“What a pity！”可推出答案。【答案】D4Julia MartonLefEevre thinks that _.AHuman beings are partly responsible for the dying out of speciesBcorals will become the No.1 on the Red ListCpeople should stop destroying the living areas of animals and plantsDmore than half of the crocodiles are now living in India【解析
11、】细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中Julia MartonLefEevre的话“We need to change our behavior.”可知答案。【答案】C5What can we infer from the last paragraph?AThe Mauritius echo parakeet is on the way of dying out.BMeasures of protection have been making a difference.CYoung people dont know how to protect wild species.DMost wild anim
12、als are killed by poachers.【解析】细节理解题。根据文章最后一段中的“Thanks to efforts made to protect it，the Mauritius echo parakeet，a bird once endangered，has seen an increase in its population.This shows that protection methods can work， says MartonLefEevre.”可知，保护措施正在产生作用。【答案】B.信息匹配请阅读下列DVD碟片的封面及提示性文字，并按照要求匹配信息。ADora
13、sChristmasCarolAdventure is a movie that teaches cognitive thinking and the true meaning of Christmas spirit.BLetsExplore collects together classic Nick Jr.Dora episodes that teach preschoolers problemsolving skills. CDiegosHalloween features a Halloween Diego episode teaching problemsolving skills，
14、Halloween customs，and facts about the South American fruit bat.DDiegoSavesChristmas features a Christmas Diego episode that teaches something about animal homes and attributes，focusing on facts about llamas.EPerfectPumpkin is a preschool Halloween video featuring episodes about Halloween celebration
15、s，Halloween customs，and Halloween traditions.FBirthdayBoogie contains episodes of the popular educational preschool show that teaches something about birthdays，pretend plays，talents and ways to ride.以下是这些DVD碟片的内容简介。请匹配简介及其对应的DVD封面和提示性文字。 1This DVD comes with four episodes of the popular，musical，and brightly colored childrens educational show，each featuring a different preschool concept.In one of the episodes，Brobee is sad because he thinks everyone has forgotten his special day，but actually the other characters are working hard on a surprise party for him.In ano
