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    In early February 2019, 51-year-old Rainer Schimpf and his team set out to film South Africa’s Sardine Run off the coast of Point Elizabeth Sardine Run, the annual migration(迁徙)of billions of sardines (a small sea fish), is a big draw for large predators, especially the dolphin and whale. Predators are animals that kill and eat other animals. In an attempt to obtain the best images of the incredible natural phenomenon, Rainer dived into the middle of a spinning ball of fish. Suddenly the sea moved around violently, and the experienced diver and his photographer Heinz Toperczer, who was filming from the boat, instantly realized something strange was going on Suddenly dolphins shot out of the water, a white spray came out and then a whale appeared and grasped Rainer

While Toperczer was filming the terrifying turn of events with his video camera, Rainer, who was trapped had first and engulfed(吞噬)in darkness inside the whales mouth, was trying to survive. Nothing can actually prepare you for the event when you end up inside the pure instinct(本能), "the diver told Barcroft TV. “Knowing in the whale’s mouth, I tried to control my fear. But I was convinced that it was going to dive down and release me much deeper in the ocean.”

The whale quickly realized he was no sardine! As the whale turned sideways, he opened his mouth slightly to release me, and I was washed out, together with what felt like tons of water, of his mouth, " recalled Rainer. Though the entire incident lasted just 1. 8 seconds, it felt like a year to Rainer.

Still holding his underwater camera in his hand. the diver swam to his boat, where he was quickly rescued by the members of the team. The terrible adventure did not disturb Rainer for too long. After checking to ensure he had no injuries, the diver returned to the water to seek out more

1.Which of the following is the best title of the passage?

A. A Diver's Narrow Escape From A Whales Mouth

B. The Annual Migration Of Billions Of Sea sardines

C. A Frightening And Fantastic Experience Under Sea

D. An Adventurous Trip Off Coast Of Point Elizabeth

2.What animals does Sardine Run appeal to most?

A. seagull B. Seals C. Dolphins D. tortoises.

3.What did Rainer probably do first once in the whales mouth?

A. He dived aimlessly B. He cried desperately.

C. He panicked immediately. D. He struggled violently.

4.According to the passage, we can say that Rainer was very_______.

A. intelligent B. generous C. flexible D. fortunate

Answer

1.A

2.C

3.C

4.D

【解析】

本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了51岁的Rainer在南非的海域拍摄沙丁鱼迁徙过程中从鲸鱼口中死里逃生的经历。

1.主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了51岁的Rainer在南非的海域拍摄一年一度的沙丁鱼迁徙过程中从鲸鱼口中死里逃生的经历，故A项正确。

2.细节理解题。根据第一段中的“the annual migration(迁徙)of billions of sardines (a small sea fish), is a big draw for large predators, especially the dolphin and whale.”可知，沙丁鱼迁徙最吸引海豚和鲸鱼，故C项正确。

3.推理判断题。根据第二段中的“I tried to control my fear.”可知，一开始，Rainer一定是惊慌失措的，故C项正确。

4.推理判断题。根据最后两段的描述可知，鲸鱼意识到自己吞入的不是沙丁鱼后，把Rainer连同几吨水给吐了出来，Rainer竟然毫发无损地死里逃生，由此可知，Rainer非常幸运，故D项正确。