《2026年水木金卷高考模拟试卷精编英语》

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More than 30 metric tons of ivory stocks are scheduled to be destroyed in Hong Kong. The African Wildlife Foundation says it welcomes the move in a region where a culture of ivory is deep seated. Because of the huge amount of ivory, it will be destroyed in stages. And it won't be crushed(压碎) as in recent events in the U. S. and China where much smaller amounts were destroyed. Instead, it will be turned into ash to ensure no small pieces remain that could be sold.
African Wildlife Foundation CEO—Dr. Patrick Bergin—said he is thrilled by Hong Kong's decision for several reasons. "One, I think it shows growing global concern, and two, I think it shows that this is an issue that the East and the West and Africa can work together on."
Besides the amount of ivory being destroyed, Bergin said where it is being done is also significant. It's believed that Hong Kong is probably the single, largest market for ivory. Destroying ivory stocks there shows the market for ivory is prevented.
There was another illegal poaching back in the 1970s and 80s. Many people in the United States and other developed countries were buying ivory jewelry. Bergin said a campaign began to raise awareness that thousands of animals had to die for that jewelry to be made. The campaign was called "Only Elephants Should Wear Ivory". Because of the campaign, thousands of elephants were saved.
The head of the African Wildlife Foundation said that those campaigns did not happen in Asia. "We believe most of the market for ivory is now in Asia. The same movement has to occur. We need to reach out to the public in China, Vietnam and Thailand—and particularly the younger generations. We need to help them understand the terrible result that this habit is causing," he said.
56. Why won't the ivory stocks in Hong Kong be destroyed through crushing them? (no more than 10 words)

57. In Bergin's opinion, what is the significance of Hong Kong's decision to destroy ivory stocks? (no more than 15 words)

58. What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 3 refer to? (no more than 4 words)

59. What does the author want to tell us by mentioning what the head of the African Wildlife Foundation said in the last paragraph? (no more than 15 words)

60. What do you think of the movement of destroying ivory stocks? Give your reasons. (no more than 20 words)

答案： 56.To ensure no small pieces remain for sale.
57.It shows global concern and international cooperation.
58.The ivory being destroyed.
59.Similar campaigns are needed in Asian countries.
60.It’s necessary because it can protect elephants from being killed.