新高考英语模拟导航卷（浙江卷）
第五卷
1、 After college I wanted to make a difference in the world, so I joined a non-profit organization and became a volunteer teacher. I hoped to make a positive impact in Namibia. Honestly, my first choice wasn’t Africa,but I am extremely grateful that I was nt there.厚德博学
Various tribes(部落) and racial groups live in Namibia, and a number of languages are spoken. When Namibia gained independence in 1990, English became the official language. Teachers were suppod to teach in English, but many lacked the language skills to do so. My job was to train the teachers. Schools were quite bare. Some classrooms consisted merely of sticks stuck in the sand and a metal roof. Becau both boys and girls shaved their heads, I learned to distinguish them by their uniforms:girls wore skirts.
The students had tiring days. They walked miles to get to school, often barefoot. They als
o did many daily chores. They fetched water, gathered firewood and cooked meals. Even with their mountains of work, few posssions and little opportunity, the children were joyful. I admired that.
This was the first time that I had lived abroad in a different culture and with a host family. Simply getting accustomed to the living conditions was a big adjustment. I had no electricity, running water, phone or Internet. However, I could end each day with a splendid African sunt. And at night,I had an unbelievable,light-pollution-free view of the entire Milky Way. I never thought I would live in such an environment. My experience awakened me to not only the limitations we place on ourlves, but also our amazing ability to adapt.
Travel, step outside of your comfort zone and immer(使沉浸在) yourlf in another culture. You won’t regret it.
自娱自乐的幽默句子
1.Why does the author feel grateful?
临渊鱼儿作品集A.He managed to stick to his choice. B.He was expod to a different culture.阿奇和头孢的区别
子公司的定义
C.He influenced Namibia positively. D.He joined a non-profit organization.
2.How does the author find his life in Africa?
A.Dull but delightful. B.Tiring but inspiring.
C.Dangerous but meaningful. D.Inconvenient but rewarding.
3.What is the text mainly about?
A.A voluntary experience. B.A country of wonders.
C.An influence on Namibia. D.A big adjustment abroad.
2、 The abird population on a small British island off the coast of North Devon has incread quickly following the removal of rats.
There has been growth in the numbers of Manx shearwaters, puffins and guillemots on Lundy Island 15 years after a conrvation project to remove its rats ended. The project was launched in 2003 by the Landmark Trust, the National Trust and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds(RSPB) , and aimed to kill the rats becau they were the biggest threat to the survival of the birds. A cull(选择性宰杀) costing 50,000 pounds was u
d to gel rid of 40,000 rats on the island when puffin numbers fell to fewer than 10 pairs.
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Helen Booker, Senior Conrvation Officer for RSPB in South West England, said the organization is delighted with the results. “This study clearly shows how quickly and positively abirds respond to the removal of non-native predators(捕食性动物)," she said. "Of cour, we had expected major population increas when the project was launched, but the scale of this recovery was far beyond our expectations."
Dean Jones, the inspector on Lundy, which is managed by the Landmark Trust, said the recovery of the abirds was a positive, but that it is important to remain cautious. "It is exciting to e this level of recovery in Manx shearwaters, one of our most important abirds. In spring the island comes alive at night with the sound of the amazing birds. The increas in puffins, guillemots and razorbills are also very encouraging for the future of abirds on Lundy and we are maintaining our attention to ensure rats cannot return lo the island.”
A recent study found that nearly 10 percent of endangered bird, mammal, amphibian a
nd reptile species could be saved by culling invasive (侵入的)mammals such as cats and rats on 169 islands. But rat removal programs have been controversial with some animal rights activists, who have argued that the black rat is one of the country’s most endangered mammals.电音是什么意思
1.Why did the UK carry out the project to remove rats?
A.To kill invasive species. B.To save abirds in danger.
C.To keep balance in nature. D.To decrea the rats’ number.
2.What do we know about the rat removal project?
A.It is favored by animal rights groups.
B.It started when guillemots had nearly died out.
C.It has protected 10% of species on the UK's 169 islands.
D.It contributes to more increas in abirds than expected.
3.What will be done next according to Dean Jones?
A.Plan the future of abirds. B.Speed up the recovery of abirds.
C.Keep a careful watch for rats. D.Continue to drive away rats and cats.
4.Where is the text most likely from?
A.A news report. B.A rearch paper.文港毛笔
C.A biology textbook. D.A medical magazine.
