Question

The “swim-with-dolphins” tourist industry is becoming more popular every year with the increase of people’s income. After all, it can cost a large amount of money to have this kind of holiday experience. So tour operators try to place eager swimmers as near as possible to the dolphins by trying to predict where the dolphins will be.

Research has shown that while dolphins can move away if they do not want to interact (交流） with human swimmers, they do not like it at all if the swimmers slip into the water directly on top of them or if humans are in their path of travel. However, if swimmers enter the water to one side of them, the dolphins do not avoid the swimmers to the same extent.

In all cases, the dolphins seem to have become more sensitive to the presence of the swimmers. For dolphins, swimming amongst or with humans is not necessarily a high priority. This research has shown that only 19% of any group of dolphins will participate in interaction. Young dolphins are the most likely to interact; they do seem curious about being with humans. It is believed that they see humans as “entertainment” and that the interaction is a new and unusual experience for them.

It is frequently asked whether “swim-with-dolphins” tourism should be discontinued. The advice is that dolphins should be given enough periods of time throughout the day when they are not exposed to tourism. Permitted interactions should not be too disturbing to the dolphins since there could be mothers and calves (幼崽） present in dolphin groups. There should also be educational campaigns about the creatures and what is likely to cause danger to them.

It is not easy to explain to someone that they cannot fulfill their lifelong dreams because the dolphins are resting, or that a mother dolphin and calf are in the area. But if we are to enjoy these remarkable animals and not just use them for our entertainment, then we must carefully monitor the “swim-with-dolphins” industry worldwide.

1.What makes “swim-with-dolphins” tourism popular?

A. The local government’s encouragement.

B. The improvement of people’s living standard.

C. The increasing number of tourists.

D. The high profits of the industry.

2.Why are young dolphins more likely to swim with humans?

A. They do this out of curiosity.

B. They like humans better.

C. They are less sensitive.

D. They prefer new things by nature.

3.What does the author suggest the “swim-with-dolphins” industry do in Paragraph 4?

A. Make people know the hidden threat to dolphins.

B. Strictly limit the expansion of the industry.

C. Avoid interaction with young dolphins.

D. Expose dolphins to tourists only in the daytime.

4.What is the author’s attitude toward “swim-with-dolphins”?

A. Negative.    B. Cautious.

C. Supportive.    D. Optimistic.

Answer

1.B

2.A

3.A

4.B

【解析】“swim-with-dolphins” 这一旅游产业越来越受欢迎，但通过研究表明人类这一活动会对海豚产生影响，我们要监督swim-with-dolphins”这个行业，否则的话会对海豚带来伤害。

1.B

细节推理题。根据第一段首句The “swim-with-dolphins” tourist industry is becoming more popular every year with the increase of people’s income.可知这一产业的兴起是由于人们收入的增加，生活水平的提高，故选B.

2.A

细节推理题。根据第三段Young dolphins are the most likely to interact; they do seem curious about being with humans.可知小海豚喜欢和人互动是因为他们对人类好奇，故选A.

3.A

推理判断题。根据第四段The advice is that dolphins should be given enough periods of time，Permitted interactions should not be too disturbing to the dolphins和There should also be educational campaigns about the creatures and what is likely to cause danger to them.等内容可知作者建议人们了解这一产业对海豚的影响和威胁，故选A.

4.B

推理判断题。根据最后一段But if we are to enjoy these remarkable animals and not just use them for our entertainment, then we must carefully monitor the “swim-with-dolphins” industry worldwide.可知我们要监督swim-with-dolphins”这个行业，否则的话会对海豚带来伤害，可见作者对此问题是谨慎的态度，故选B.

【名师点睛】

推理判断题的常见考查形式及解题方法：

推理判断题属于主观题，是层次较高的题目。它包括判断和推理题。这两类题常常相互依存，推理是为了做出正确的判断，正确的判断又依赖于合乎逻辑的推理。此类题要求在理解表面文字的基础上，做出判断和推论，从而得到文章的隐含的意思和深层的意思，也就是通过文章中的文字信息，上下逻辑关系及事物的发展变化等已知的信息，推断出作者没有直接表达的态度和观点。

本文主要考查推测文章的观点或结论。如小题3要求判断第四段作者对“swim-with-dolphins” 产业的建议，根据The advice is that dolphins should be given enough periods of time，Permitted interactions should not be too disturbing to the dolphins和There should also be educational campaigns about the creatures and what is likely to cause danger to them.等内容可知作者建议人们了解这一产业对海豚的影响和威胁等不利方面。小题4要求判断作者对“swim-with-dolphins”的态度，根据最后一段But if we are to enjoy these remarkable animals and not just use them for our entertainment, then we must carefully monitor the “swim-with-dolphins” industry worldwide.可知我们要监督swim-with-dolphins”这个行业，否则的话会对海豚带来伤害，可见作者对此问题是谨慎的态度。