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阅读理解）一、阅读理解A环保先锋Rachel CarsonRachel Carson(19071964) was a pioneer of the worlds environmental movement through her writing about the protection of the natural world.Her 1962 book Silent Spring made her well known by many people.It describes the harmful changes in the environment of using toxic(有害的) chemicals on farmland.Carsons career started as a biologist in the US Bureau of Fisheries.In 1951 she published her first book，The Sea Around Us，which became a bestseller.It made her rich enough to leave her job and devote her life to writing.She was a gifted writer.Her next two books were also about the oceans and both topped the book sales lists.Carsons book Silent Spring completely change the way America thought about nature.It painted a bleak(荒凉的) future for the whole natural world.It led to a nationwide ban(禁止) on the use of a deadly chemical called DDT，and other toxic pesticides(农药) that farmers used for their crops.Many people say the book led to the creation of Americas Environmental Protection Agency.Since her death，Carsons name has continued to be connected with protecting the environment.There is now a yearly Rachel Carson Book Prize.Norway awards the Rachel Carson Prize to women who have made great contributions to the field of environmental protection.In 1980，16 years after her death，she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom，the highest civilian honour in America.( C )1.What happened to Rachel Carson in 1962?A．She started to write books.B．She gave up working as a biologist.C．Her book Silent Spring made her famous.( C )2.What most probably made Rachel Carson leave her job?A．She got an award.B．She published Silent Spring.C．The Sea Around Us brought her enough money.( C )3.Why is the book Silent Spring important to Americas environmental protection?A．It describes a silent spring.B．It topped the book sales lists.C．It changed how America thought about nature.( A )4.What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 3 mean?A．The book Silent Spring.B．The way America thought.C．The US Bureau of Fisheries.( C )5.Why was Rachel Carson awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom?A．She published the book Silent Spring.B．She did a lot of researches for the US Bureau of Fisheries.C．She made great contributions to the environmental protection.BThere are over 20,000 animals at Chester Zoo. All are flying, jumping and playing happily in 125 acres of wonderful gardens.LANTERN MAGIC　　A relaxed and unforgettable night time journey through the zoo with festive characters and giant animal lanterns to light your way.www.chesterzoo.org/christmasTALKING ANIMALS　　Find out more about our 20,000 animals by joining one of our daily animal talks in the zoo. Plan your day using our app.Visit www.chesterzoo.org/talks.STAY OVER　　Treat the family and stay over in one of Chester and Cheshires many hotels. Visit www.chesterzoo.org/hotels and make great savings on hotel & zoo ticket package deals!MEMBERSHIP & ADOPTIONS　　You can support us and our animals by becoming a member or adopting an animal. Buy your membership at www.chesterzoo.org.1.If you want to know more about animals when you visit the zoo, you can 　　　　.A.have a night time journeyB.become a member of the zooC.stay in one of Chester & Cheshires hotelsD.join one of the daily animal talks in the zoo2.Which can help you if you want to spend a night in a hotel in Chester?A.Lantern Magic. B.Stay Over.C.Talking Animals. D.Membership & Adoptions.3.You can buy your membership at 　　　　.A.www.chesterzoo.orgB.www.chesterzoo.org/hotelsC.www.chesterzoo.org/talksD.www.chesterzoo.org/christmas参考答案：[主旨大意] 本文是一则广告,介绍了Chester Zoo的游览活动和成为会员的方式。

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