《2025年同步练习册分层检测卷高中英语选择性必修第一册外研版》

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。
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New Zealand is one of the best countries in the world to experience how life might have been in prehistoric times. New Zealand is a nature lover's paradise (乐园) with its conservation reserves.
Kaharoa Conservation Area
The Kaharoa Conservation Area is home to a number of endangered birds and the North Island kokako (垂耳鸦) is just one of them. The kokako is possibly New Zealand's most beautiful songbird with such a variety of whistles, clicks, buzzes and whirrs in its sound range. One bird sounds like a chorus!
Mokaihaha Ecological Area
Rich in Maori history, the Mokaihaha Ecological Area has high conservation and scientific value. Birdlife features this natural wonderland with the symphony including such stars as tui, kereru, fantail, bellbird and kokako.
Whakarewarewa State Forest Park
If mountain biking is your thing, then this is the place for you! The Whakarewarewa Forest provides a network of tracks through exceptionally impressive scenery that has made Rotorua famous for its mountain biking.
Maungatautari Ecological Island
A project with great ecological importance is being undertaken by a community, which is aimed at the restoration of the Maungatautari volcano forest. The volcano forest has sustained the lives of its wildlife for hundreds of years but since the introduction of European pests such as deer, rabbits, goats, pigs and rats, the native varieties of mammals, birds and plants have been facing threats. The aim of the courageous project is to get rid of the introduced pests from the forest. Luckily, life in the forest of Maungatautari is beginning to awaken again.
1. What is special about the bird kokako?
A. It is an endangered species.
B. It can make different sounds.
C. It is the most beautiful bird in the world.
D. It only lives in the Kaharoa Conservation Area.
2. Which is suitable for mountain biking lovers?
A. Kaharoa Conservation Area. B. Mokaihaha Ecological Area.
C. Whakarewarewa State Forest Park. D. Maungatautari Ecological Island.
3. What can we learn about Maungatautari Ecological Island?
A. It has a very rich history. B. There is a live volcano on the island.
C. The restoration project is of no effect. D. Introduced species threaten native ones.

答案： B@@C@@D