普通高等学校招生全国统一考试B.It's located in Northeast Asia.C.It is the filming location of Jurassic Park.英语考向卷(二)D.It has the only pink sand beach in the world.第一部分阅读(共两节,满分50分)Having treated thousands of elephants,veterinary()officer Taweepoke,however,cannot第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)forget an injured elephant bearing a sharp pain in the dense bush 20 years ago.阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。"His two front legs were broken.I could do nothing but feed him pain reliever.We were not able toAmove him out from the deep jungle,neither did we have the medicine or equipment on site to save him fromNo matter where you live in the world,or where else you travel,there is often a beautiful islanddying,said Taweepoke.within easy reach.Here are some of them for you to enjoy.Facing the world's largest land animal,the vet has seen the situation being slowly improved sinceZanzibar,TanzaniathenUnguja is the largest island of Zanzibar with accommodation for all budgets.It lies in the IndianCovering an area of 320 hectares,the state-owned reserve is home to more than 100 Asian elephantsOcean,off Tanzania on the east coast of Africa.Also known as the "Spice Islands",Zanzibar has a historyin northern Thailand's Lampang Province.It's a center for research and is at the forefront of treating sickof trade in cloves,cinnamon,and other spices.There is plenty you can see and do at very little cost inelephants in Thailand.Zanzibar.You can explore the maze of the old Stone Town and eat at local markets.The beaches and theIn addition to an on-site hospital,elephants in distress ()are treated by a mobile clinic andDhows(阿拉伯三角帆船)in the water during sunrise and sunset on the coast are sublime.rescue unit wherever they may be in the kingdom.As most domesticated elephants'health problems resultThe Pearl Islands,Panamafrom the improper practices of mahouts(g驯象人),the center also set up a mahout training school.The Pearl Islands in the Gulf of Panama used to be a getaway that only the relatively wealthy could"We started from a small clinic with a leaky roof and a few medical boxes 27 years ago.With everyafford.But the case is not so nowadays!Contadora Island is the main island and where you will find more ofhelp call,we set off never quite knowing what we would find and whether we could make a satisfactorythe higher-end resorts.To get more affordable ones,you can look to some of the other islands such astreatment.It's exciting,scaring and distressing,"said Taweepoke.Saboga Island,and go whale watching along the way.The vet called the job an adventure."You never know what's around the corner in the remote jungle.Hainan Island,Chinaespecially dealing with a giant pachyderm(厚皮a动物).Sometimes you have to hide in a tree to keepAnother island that caters to all budgets is Hainan Island,almost the most southern area of China youyourself from its attack,and sometimes you have to stay there for a week just to treat the badly woundedcan visit.It's not small with a land area of 35,400 square kilometers,which means you have plenty withinuntil it can walk.I love the moment when I successfully save an elephant's life.It's wonderful."reach.There are historical sites,beaches and tropical forests all on the island.“Each failed rescue effort is a precious lesson.There is no elephant veterinary manual(说明书),”Komodo Island,Indonesiathe vet recalled with pity in his eyes."It's all about passion and experience.Just think about I managed toNamed after the Komodo dragon,a large lizard native to the land in its honor,Komodo Island is inrescue hundreds of the world's biggest land animals.That's cool and it makes me continue."Indonesia in Southeast Asia.Referred to as the real-life Jurassic Park,Komodo is an island for getting back4.Why does Taweepoke still remember the elephant 20 years ago?to basics.Activities include trekking,diving,and,of course,exploring beaches.One of the beaches hasA.He felt pity for its death.B.It was his first rescue effort.sand that is pink-and is one of the seven amazing pink sand beaches in the world.C.He made a mistake in the rescueD.The elephant was falsely treated.1.Which island has long been a trading area of spices?What does the center do?A.ZanzibarB.The Pearl IslandsDTreat sick elephants.②Raise wild elephants.C.Hainan Island.D.Komodo Island.3 Rescue elephants in danger.4Provide training to mahouts2.What can you do on the Pearl Islands?A.①②③B.①②④A.Eat at local marketsB.Visit the tropical forestsC.①3④D.②③④C.Explore the sandy beachesD.Observe whales in the sea6.How does Taweepoke think of his job?3.What do you know about the Komodo Island?A.Risky but well-paid.B.Boring but worthwhile.A.It's named after a lizard.C.Exhausting but mysteriousD.Adventurous but rewarding.英语考向卷(二)第1页(共8页)英语考向卷(二)第2页(共8页)语