《2026年薪火金卷高考仿真模拟卷英语》

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。
A
The Louisville Zoo
Opened in 1969, the Louisville Zoo is just 15 minutes from downtown Louisville, Kentucky. It
currently exhibits more than 1,100 animals on 130 acres of natural settings representing
zoogeographical areas, specific habitat types or special education areas. The zoo is-also one of just
a handful of institutions in the world to house a small population of black-footed ferrets, one of
North America’s most endangered animals.
Here are some employment opportunities at the zoo:

Education Instructor—One year of experience working with children in formal or informal teaching settings. Must be able to handle small animals for educational purposes, have good communication/teaching skills, be willing to be first aid certified and work a varied part-time schedule. Education positions pay $19 per hour.

Zoo Service Assistant—One year of college with a major in biology and one year of working with animals in an institutional setting. Assist area animal keepers with duties to help facilitate the occurrence of regularly scheduled animal presentations.

Zoo Service Worker—Various duties: cleaning, ticket scanning (检票), welcoming guests, interacting with guests and answering questions, providing safety and security, acting as an attendant for seasonal attractions and assisting with crowd and traffic control. Must be a minimum of 16 years of age. Varied schedule availability.

Rides Operator—Operates trams (有轨电车) and Ropes Course; will also maintain cleanliness and inspections of all attractions. Candidates must be a minimum of 17 years old, with tram driver positions also requiring a driver's license.

Splash Park Attendant—Crowd control, water quality testing and public safety; will also maintain the cleanliness of the park. Must be first aid certified. Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
Gardening Zoo Assistant—Grass cutting and grounds maintenance. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and possess a driver’s license. Gardening positions pay $17 per hour.
21. What can be learned about the zoo?
A. It is home to black-footed ferrets.
B. It has been around for over a century.
C. It is located in the center of Louisville.
D. It has 130 acres of land to be developed.
22. What is a requirement for a zoo service assistant?
A. A driver’s license.
B. Being at least 18 years old.
C. First aid certification.
D. Related working experience.
23. How much will a gardening zoo assistant be paid for two hours?
A. $17.B.$19. C. $34.D.$38.

答案： 21. A [细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The zoo is also one of just a handful of institutions in the world to house a small population of black - footed ferrets, one of North America's most endangered animals.”可知，该动物园也是全球为数不多的拥有少量黑足鼬（北美最濒危的动物之一）的机构之一，由此可知，动物园是黑足鼬的栖息地。故选A。]
22. D [细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Zoo Service Assistant—One year of college with a major in biology and one year of working with animals in an institutional setting.”可知，动物园服务助理职位要求：拥有一年的大学学习经历，专业为生物学，并且在机构内有至少一年与动物打交道的工作经验，由此可知，动物园服务助理的任职要求是有相关工作经验。故选D。]
23. C [细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Gardening positions pay 17 per hour.（园艺岗位的工资是每小时17美元。）”可知，一位动物园园艺助理工作两小时的报酬是（17 + 17 =）34美元。故选C。]