Question

    Born in Oak Park, Illinois, on January 17, 1922, Betty White was the only child of Horace and Tess White. Indeed, while most young kids were begging their parents for pets, White said she was the lucky little girl whose parents went for a walk and would come home with a dog or a cat.

The personal passion for animals has often mixed with her professional work. She created, produced and hosted a 1971 animal show called the Pet Set, which featured both wild animals and her friends’ own pets. She also wrote the 2011 book Betty & Friends: My Life at the Zoo and even lent her voice to the animated series (动画系列) of Pound Puppies.

“I’m the luckiest person in the world—my life is divided in absolute half: half animals, half show business,” she said.

She started working with the Los Angeles Zoo in the 1960s. “My interest in zoos started early on, because my mom and dad went to the zoo often, not just to please their little girl, but because they enjoyed the experience,” she wrote in her book. She worked with the Los Angeles Zoo because she was kind of shocked that Los Angeles had such a poor zoo inside. She said, “I’ve never been one to stand outside and criticize (批评). I’d rather get inside and see what’s going on, see how I can help.”

“Zoos don’t only exhibit animals; they do a lot of wonderful protection work,” she said. “Many people have a closed mind on zoos. They think no animal should be kept in zoos. Instead, they should all be in the wild in their own habitat. Well, of course, that is a myth.”

1.White said she was lucky because __________.

A.she could often read books on animals

B.her parents often kept pets at home

C.her parents often took a walk together with her

D.she lent her voice to the animated series of Pound Puppies

2.What can we infer from the text?

A.Only wild animals performed in the show “Pet Set”.

B.White started working in a zoo several years ago.

C.Betty & Friends: My Life at the Zoo was written in 1971.

D.White’s interest in zoos was developed under the influence of her parents.

3.What did White do after seeing the Los Angeles Zoo?

A.She just stood outside to criticize.

B.She got inside and saw the animals.

C.She decided never to visit the zoo again.

D.She worked with the zoo and did something to help.

4.What is White’s attitude towards zoo?

A.Supportive. B.Indifferent (漠不关心的).

C.Hopeless. D.Disapproving.

Answer

1.B

2.D

3.D

4.A

【解析】

本文是记叙文。Betty White深受父母影响，从小喜欢动物。长大后她创作、制作并主持过动物秀节目，写过有关动物的书，还为动画片配过音。她在洛杉矶动物园工作，致力于帮助和保护动物。

1.

细节理解题。根据第一段White said she was the lucky little girl whose parents went for a walk and would come home with a dog or a cat.可知White认为自己幸运是因为父母出去散步，回家时会给她带回一只狗或一只猫，即她的父母经常在家里养宠物。故选B。

2.

推理判断题。根据第一段White said she was the lucky little girl whose parents went for a walk and would come home with a dog or a cat.可知White的父母经常在家里养宠物，这让White感到高兴和感激。根据第四段My interest in zoos started early on, because my mom and dad went to the zoo often, not just to please their little girl, but because they enjoyed the experience.可知White对动物园的兴趣很早就开始了，因为她的爸爸妈妈经常去动物园，不仅仅是为了取悦女儿，而是因为他们喜欢这个经历。综上可知，White对动物园的兴趣是在她父母的影响下发展起来的。故选D。

3.

细节理解题。根据倒数第二段I’ve never been one to stand outside and criticize (批评). I’d rather get inside and see what’s going on, see how I can help.可知White从来不是那种站在外面批评别人的人，而是进去看看发生了什么，看看能帮上什么忙。即她和同事们一起解决问题，给他们提供帮助。故选D。

4.

推理判断题。根据倒数第二段I’ve never been one to stand outside and criticize (批评). I’d rather get inside and see what’s going on, see how I can help.可知White和同事们一起解决问题。根据最后一段“Zoos don’t only exhibit animals; they do a lot of wonderful protection work,” she said.可知White认为动物园不仅展示动物，它们做了很多很棒的保护工作。由此可知White对动物园是支持赞成的。故选A。