《2025年同步训练河北人民出版社八年级英语上册人教版》

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For the people in Dahuangba village in Yunnan, wild Asian (亚洲的) elephants used to be a big trouble. The village is near the forest where elephants live. Villagers often saw these big animals eating their crops (庄稼). Some even had scary times, like when elephants shook (摇晃) their cars and they had to stay inside. It was fun for the elephants, but really scary for the villagers.
Because of this, many villagers didn't like the elephants before. But now things are changing. There are new tools to help, like apps that can tell when elephants are coming, and a special team watching the elephants' movements. There are also signs on the roads. When elephants are close, the signs tell people to keep away, not to go through, not to take pictures, and never to scare the elephants.
Villager Tao Daqiang said the elephants often come to the farmland, especially in autumn, because they know where the good food is. This is a big problem because the village is close to the Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve, which is a big forest and one of the elephants' homes.
Tao said almost everyone in the village has met the elephants. He thinks the best way for people and elephants to live together is to stay away from each other as much as possible. After all, meeting a wild elephant is never easy.
36. Why were wild Asian elephants once a big problem for people of Dahuangba?
A. They broke cars in the forest.
B. They were not fun to play with.
C. They lived in people's houses.
D. They ate crops and scared villagers.
37. What do villagers do to change the situation (状况)?
①take photos ②put up signs ③start a special team ④use warning apps
A. ①②③
B. ②③④
C. ①②④
D. ①③④
38. Which of the following sign will you probably see in Dahuangba?

39. In which season do the elephants often visit the farmland?
A. In spring.
B. In summer.
C. In autumn.
D. In winter.
40. What does Tao think is the best way for elephants and people to live peacefully?
A. Staying away from each other.
B. Putting the elephants in the zoo.
C. Moving away from the village.
D. Bringing enough food to elephants.

答案： 36.D 37.B 38.C 39.C 40.A