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  • 1. (2022高二上·高县开学考) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。

    On December 26, 2004, an earthquake along the Indian Ocean caused a huge tsunami that killed thousands of people in Asia and East Africa. However, wildlife officials at Sri Lanka's Yala National Park reported no mass animal deaths. Yala National Park is home to hundreds of wild animals.

    Some researchers believe the animals at the park were able to sense the earthquake and moved to higher ground before the earthquake hit. Animals have good senses that help protect themselves from being hunted by their natural enemies. It is thought that their senses might also help them sense the coming disasters. Several countries have done research on the prediction of earthquakes by animals. There are two theories about how animals may be able to sense earthquakes. One theory is that animals sense the earth's shake. The other is that they can sense changes in the air. However, so far there has been no strong evidence about how animals may be able to sense earthquakes.

    Other researchers are skeptical (怀疑) about using animals for earthquake predictions. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) officially states, "Changes in animal behaviors cannot be used to predict earthquakes. Even though there have been many cases of unusual animal behaviors before earthquakes, a connection between a specific behavior and an earthquake has not been made. Because of their fine senses, animals can often feel the earthquake at its earliest stages before the humans. That's why people say that the animal knew the earthquake was coming. But animals can also change their behaviors for many other reasons. "

    Although scientists disagree on whether animal behaviors can be used to predict earthquakes, they all agree that it is possible for animals to sense changes in the environment before humans. Researchers around the world are continuing to study the connection between animal behaviors and earthquakes. It is hoped that these studies will help to predict earthquakes.

    1. (1) What can we know about animals' senses?
      A . They are not reliable. B . They can change the environment. C . They can protect animals in some ways. D . They can prevent animals acting strangely.
    2. (2) What does the USGS mean according to the third paragraph?
      A . Animal behaviors can be used to predict earthquakes. B . Animal behaviors are closely related to earthquakes. C . Animals are bound to act strangely before an earthquake. D . Animals might change their behaviors while being hunted.
    3. (3) Which word best describes the author's attitude to scientists' study?
      A . Disappointed. B . Positive. C . Uninterested. D . Doubtful.
    4. (4) What is the main idea of the text?
      A . Will big earthquakes cause tsunami? B . Why does animals change their behaviors? C . Can animals truly predict earthquakes? D . How can animals' senses be put into use?

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