B.Passenger pigeons are quite effective in transiting information.
C.North America has witnessed the fastest disappearing of wildlife.
D.The U.S. Department of State has published an endangered species list.
正确答案：C
解析：Paragraph 1 states: ‘Of all the continents, the most drastic reduction in wildlife has occurred in North America, where the transition from a rural to a highly industrialized society has been most rapid.’ This directly supports option C. Option A is unsupported; eastern elk are said to be wiped out—not that they’re exclusive to North America. Option B misinterprets ‘passenger pigeon’ as related to information transit; it’s a species name. Option D incorrectly names ‘Department of State’ instead of ‘Department of the Interior’, which is explicitly stated.
2.In Paragraph 2, the word “predators” refers to _.
A.animals that kill and eat other animals
B.animals that people keep on their farms
C.animals that people hunt for food or sport
D.animals that attack wolves to steal food from them
正确答案：A
解析：Paragraph 2 defines predators explicitly: ‘Animals that kill other game for food are called predators.’ ‘Other game’ implies prey animals, confirming A. B describes livestock, not predators. C is too broad (not all hunted animals are predators). D contradicts the text—wolves *are* predators, not victims of predation by others.
3.Which of the following is true based on Paragraph 2?
A.Bounty hunters were responsible for the predator-control programs.
B.Hunters who killed predators were offered a sum of money as bonus.
C.The Federal government established a foundation to protect predators.
D.The settlers used to hunt predators, tame them and keep on their farms.
正确答案：B
解析：Paragraph 2 states: ‘Eventually, a reward was offered to hunters for every predator that was killed. This reward is called a bounty.’ This matches B. A is false—the Federal government is described as ‘the chief funder’, not bounty hunters. C is opposite—the government funds predator *control*, not protection. D is unsupported; no taming or farming of predators is mentioned.
4.Predators are important in the natural world because _.
A.they can make food for livestock
B.they can help other animals to eat healthily
C.they help to keep their prey species healthy
D.they help to feed the young and injured animals
正确答案：C
解析：Paragraph 3 states: ‘Predators help maintain the health of their prey species by eliminating the diseased, young, old, and injured.’ This directly supports C. A is incorrect—predators do not produce food *for livestock*. B misrepresents the mechanism—predators don’t help *other animals eat*, but regulate prey populations. D is partially true but incomplete and misleading—the young/injured are *eliminated*, not fed.
5.What message does the author want to get across to his readers?
A.Modern civilization is threatening the survival of wild animals.
B.The habitat for the giant herds of buffalo is properly protected now.
C.There is fierce competition between domestic animals and wild animals.
D.Most people have already recognized the importance of animal protection.
正确答案：A
解析：The entire Passage One emphasizes human-driven threats: industrialization, overhunting, bounty systems, habitat destruction, and resulting endangerment (e.g., bald eagle, timber wolf). While C is mentioned (sheep/cattle vs. wild animals), it’s a supporting detail—not the central message. B is false—only ‘a few remnants’ are protected. D is unsupported—the text criticizes ongoing persecution (‘attitude continues to this day’). A best captures the overarching thesis.
解析：‘Decipher’ literally means to decode or interpret meaning—e.g., ‘decipher a message’. Context: ‘You don’t have to be a botany expert to decipher what it means when somebody sends you a rose.’ So it’s about understanding symbolic meaning—matching D. A, B, C are unrelated definitions.
7.According to Paragraph 2, learning flower language is deemed as _.
A.an appropriate activity for women in Victorian England
B.a way to express their romantic ideas explicitly
C.a symbol of romantic lifestyle
D.a kind of domestic art form
正确答案：A
解析：Paragraph 2 says: ‘Within those strictures, learning the language of flowers […] was one activity deemed domestically appropriate for them.’ ‘Them’ refers to Victorian women. So A is verbatim. B is incorrect—flower language was used for *covert*, not explicit, communication. C and D are vague generalizations not supported by the text.
8.What do we learn about Lady Montagu from Paragraph 3?
A.She was the British ambassador to Turkey in 1716.
B.She had a clear and correct understanding of flower language.
C.She wrote a book about the language of flowers in the 18th century.
D.She thought almost all feelings could be conveyed without a word.
正确答案：D
解析：Paragraph 3 quotes Montagu: ‘you may quarrel, criticize, or send letters of passion, friendship, or courtesy, or even of news, without ever inking your fingers.’ This implies conveying feelings wordlessly—supporting D. A is false—her *husband* was ambassador. B is contradicted: ‘But the Lady was actually incorrect in her interpretation.’ C is false—she wrote *letters*, not a published book; Langage des fleurs was by de Latour.
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