题型:阅读选择 题类: 难易度:普通
湖北省武汉市常青树重点学校2023-2024学年九年级上学期12月月考英语试题
难度系数:★★★
For better research and protection, elephants in the reserve (保护区) should wear GPS collars (项圈). Last June, it was Rommel's turn to wear a collar. He was a huge and bad-tempered elephant, weighing about six tons. One morning, searching around the reserve, we found Rommel playing by the river. A tranquillizer (镇静剂) was carefully shot into his bottom so that we could safely place a collar on him. Normally it takes seven minutes for the drug to act, but for Rommel's size it could take longer.
He was crossing the river when the drug did work. Slowly, he fell down into the water. This could lead to a disaster- Rommel's death, because his trunk would be submerged (淹没) in the river. ★ . Only by doing this could we ensure his survival. The problem was that the river was deep and filled with crocodiles (鳄鱼).
In a flash, I decided to act. I jumped in and lifted his heavy trunk above the water. The water level reached my neck.
I stayed there for at least 10 minutes as the team tried to fit him with the collar. It was rather hard to keep my cool as my arms became exhausted. Small fish swam past my legs. Each time, fear hit: was it a crocodile? There was also another risk that other elephants might come and cause trouble.
As soon as his ears started to flap—a sign of consciousness (意识) returning—I dropped his trunk and moved to safety. Then he completely awoke and crossed the river. What a wonderful moment, for both him and me!
How to fight against COVID-19(新冠病毒)? We choose some books to help you. The books were translated into 13 languages, including Japanese, French and Russian. They are convenient for readers to enjoy.
"Virus, Virus,You Cannot Scare Me!" (Writer: Mu Xiangzhen) The book makes parents and children be able to learn—in a fun way—about how viruses spread and what people can do to protect themselves. It tells children not to fear about viruses. Besides, it also introduces the idea of getting well with nature, and hopes children can protect wild life and the natural environment. |
"A Special Spring Festival" (Writer: Gao Jing) This book pictures children's special Spring Festival in China during the outbreak ofcOVID-19.It tells a story of a common family in China. It tries to answer the child's question" Why can't I be allowed to play outside?" It tells the child what coVID-19is, how it spreads, and how we can protect ourselves from it. The pictures show love between family members, friends and everyone. |
"Ten Tips to Fight Monsters"" (Writer: Dong Ruihan) Dad leaves 10 tips to help us fight the virus. Who will win the war? The story will gently teach children how to prevent the disease in a language that they can easily understand. It will help kids remain calm in the hard time and encourage them to help family members to prevent the disease. |
"A Brief History of Viruses for Children" (Writer: Changsha White-flag Dolphin Children's Book Workshop) This storybook tells the beginning of the virus, so the readers can understand the history of the virus easily. The book sets up a" Ten Questions about COVID-19"section,which explains the knowledge of COVID-19 (including how it spreads),helping children readers to understand the virus basing on reason and science. |
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