Question

    With bushfires continuing to swallow different parts of Australia, a local zoo in New South Wales - the state which is the easiest to catch fire - has hit the headlines with a heartwarming story.

Right in the line of a bushfire, the keepers of Mogo Wildlife Park managed to protect all 200 animals from harm after they received evacuation orders, according to reports.

Netizens were quick to react on social media and praised the bravery of the zoo keeper and staffs, as they stayed and managed to protect animals from uncontrolled fires and even sheltered some at their own house.

The 40-year-old zoo keeper, Chad Staples, described the situation as the worst catastrophe, which felt like Armageddon (大决战) here. Luckily, his team had made a precise plan ahead of time by moving everything flammable from the area and the larger animals to safe places.

What’s remarkable is that as the smaller ones needed extra shelter, Staples decided to take them to his own house.

“Right now in my house there are animals of all descriptions in all the different rooms. They are safe and protected … not a single animal lost,” he said.

BBC news also mentioned that “there’s a tiger to the back of the house.”

Some media outlets highlighted the “heroic job” in their headlines. Online users also reacted with thumbs-up and were glad to see all the staff and animals coming through the horrific fire.

Located in the southern coast of New South Wales, Mogo Wildlife Park houses Australia’s largest collection of primates, also including different and unique animals such as zebras, giraffes, rhinos and red pandas.

1.New South Wales hits the headlines because of ________.

A.its famous zoo

B.its endangered animals

C.the heartwarming event

D.being easy to catch fire

2.Which of the following is true about Mogo Wildlife Park?

A.It belongs to Chad Staples.

B.None of the animals is missing.

C.It merely holds rare animal species.

D.Extra shelters were built for emergencies.

3.Which word can probably describe Chad Staples?

A.Irresponsible. B.Considerate.

C.Selfish. D.Energetic.

4.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A.The Heroic Job.

B.The Horrific Fire.

C.The Extinct Animals.

D.The Brave Zoo Keeper.

Answer

1.C

2.B

3.B

4.D

【解析】

这是一篇记叙文。主要记叙了澳大利亚新南威尔士州一家当地动物园中动物管理员在接到森林大火的疏散令后，留下来保护动物免受失控火灾的伤害，甚至把一些动物关在自己家里，成功地保护了所有200只动物。网友和媒体都对这一行为表示赞赏。

1.细节理解题。根据第一段With bushfires continuing to swallow different parts of Australia, a local zoo in New South Wales - the state which is the easiest to catch fire - has hit the headlines with a heartwarming story.可知澳大利亚新南威尔士州是最容易发生火灾的地方，由于丛林大火继续吞噬澳大利亚各地，新南威尔士州的一家当地动物园最近以一则温暖人心的故事登上了新闻头条。由此可知，新南威尔士州因为这个温暖人心的事件而成为头条新闻。故选C。

2.细节理解题。根据第六段“Right now in my house there are animals of all descriptions in all the different rooms. They are safe and protected … not a single animal lost,” he said.可知“现在在我的房子里，所同的房间里有各种各样的动物。他们很安全，受到保护……没有一只动物失踪，”他说。由此可知，Mogo野生动物园没有一只动物失踪。故选B。

3.推理判断题。根据第四段中Luckily, his team had made a precise plan ahead of time by moving everything flammable from the area and the larger animals to safe places.可知幸运的是，他的团队提前制定了一个精确的计划，将所有易燃物品从该地区移走，并将大型动物转移到安全的地方。由此可推知，Chad Staples是个考虑周全的人。故选B。

4.主旨大意题。根据第一段With bushfires continuing to swallow different parts of Australia, a local zoo in New South Wales - the state which is the easiest to catch fire - has hit the headlines with a heartwarming story.可知澳大利亚新南威尔士州是最容易发生火灾的地方，由于丛林大火继续吞噬澳大利亚各地，新南威尔士州的一家当地动物园最近以一则温暖人心的故事登上了新闻头条。结合文章主要记叙了澳大利亚新南威尔士州一家当地动物园中动物管理员在接到森林大火的疏散令后，留下来保护动物免受失控火灾的伤害，甚至把一些动物关在自己家里，成功地保护了所有200只动物。网友和媒体都对这一行为表示赞赏。由此可知，故D选项“勇敢的动物园管理员”符合文章标题。故选D。