题型：阅读选择 题类：常考题 难易度：困难
浙江省绍兴市暨阳初中2020届九年级上学期英语9月月考试卷（含听力材料）
Populations of white-tailed deer(白尾鹿) are growing rapidly in many parts of the United States. As populations grow, food becomes a problem. Many deer die of hunger. Others grow up small and unhealthy. In search of food, hungry deer move closer to where humans live. They eat farm crops, vegetables and even trees. Besides, increased numbers of deer near roads can cause traffic accidents.
People admire the grace and fast speed of deer. Most people don't want these animals to be hungry and ill. Should people take action to control the growing deer populations?
Should People Take Direct Action?
Many people think that hunting(打猎) is the best way to control the animal populations. Wildlife managers will see if there's enough food in an area and decide its carrying capacity(容量). Then hunters with licenses are sent to help control the number of deer. Hunting is usually not allowed in cities or suburbs, however.
Some people have the idea to catch the deer and move them to other places. But this method is expensive and requires finding another place that can accept the deer without breaking the balance of ecosystem(生态系统).
Scientists are also working to develop chemicals(化学药品) to control the birth rate(率) in deer populations. But this plan works for only one year at a time.
Should People Take Indirect Action?
Some suggest bringing in natural enemies of deer, such as wolves, lions and bears, to areas with too many deer. But these animals could also hurt dogs, cats, and even humans. Other communities have built tall fences(篱笆) around areas to keep out the deer. However, this is impossible for farmers.
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Some people are against any kind of action. They support leaving the deer alone. Animal populations in an area naturally go up and down over time. Doing nothing means that some deer will die of hunger or illness. But finally, the population will reach a size within the carrying capacity(容量) of the environment. So, let nature go its own way.
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The advantage of this technology is that it is affordable and good for the environment. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} It can help to use less fresh water, and it can help keep the water supply unpolluted.
A. If enough homes and businesses use" Living Machines" B. People like to plant trees around their houses C. He is also interested in saving money D. It cannot be used for drinking or cooking E. The" Living Machine" is a system for cleaning wastewater F. A few days later it is dealt with |
The Lantern Festival is a traditional Chinese festival. It usually comes on the 15th day of the Chinese New Year. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}
Eating sweet dumplings is an important tradition of the Lantern Festival. The sweet dumpling is a kind of Chinese food made from glutinous rice flour(糯米粉) and some sweet filling(馅). In the north of China, it is called"yuanxiao"{#blank#}2{#/blank#}
Hanging lanterns is the main tradition of the festival. On that day, people enjoy the beautiful lanterns and guess riddles. It's really interesting.
The lion dance is another way to celebrate the festival. People think the dance can drive away bad luck. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}
{#blank#}4{#/blank#} I hope everyone can have a happy Lantern Festival every year.
A. In a word, the Lantern Festival is a festival full of joy and traditional culture. B. But people in the south of China call it"tangyuan". C. Like the lion dance, the dragon dance is also an important activity in the festival celebration. D. It is the second festival this month. E. There are many interesting activities and customs to celebrate it. |
What other traditional Chinese festivals do you know? What do you usually do on the festival? (答案不多于15词) {#blank#}5{#/blank#}
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