A New Zealand fishermen caught what may prove to be a world-record-breaking colossal squid. In the cold, dark waters of the Antarctic hides a creature with eight arms, two super long tentacles and eye 题目和参考答案——青夏教育精英家教网—

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A New Zealand fishermen caught what may prove to be a world-record-breaking colossal squid(鱿鱼).

In the cold, dark waters of the Antarctic hides a creature with eight arms, two super long tentacles(触须) and eyes as big as dinner plates. Sound like something out of a science fiction movie? Think again.

On February 21, New Zealand fishermen landed a colossal squid the length of a school bus. They had been fishing with long lines for Chilean sea bass in the waters off the coast of New Zealand when they caught the rare squid. With two hours of hard work, the crew skillfully pulled the creature into a net and dragged in aboard their ship.

Scientists evaluate that the animal weighs about a half ton and is about 40 feet long. That would make this colossal squid the biggest on record.

First identified in 1925 after two tentacles were found in a whale’s stomach, the colossal squid has long been a mystery. The animals are not easy to observe because they can go down to ocean depths of 6,500 feet. What scientists do know from studying the bodies of a half dozen colossal squids is that they are fierce hunters.

The recently captured colossal squid has been frozen to keep it for scientific study. It will be transported to New Zealand’s national museum, Te Papa, in the capital city of Wellington. Experts believe it to be the first adult male ever caught undamaged. Scientists hope to learn more about the colossal squid’s diet, behavior and reproductive(繁殖)patterns.

“Scientists will be very interested in this amazing creature, ”said New Zealand Fisheries Minister Jim Anderson. “It adds immeasurably to our understanding of the marine environment. ”

1.Why is it usually difficult for experts to observe the squid?

A. Because it moves too fast B. Because it is too large.

C. Because it is dangerous. D. Because it can go down to deep ocean.

2.What can be inferred from the passage?

A. The squid is from a science fiction story

B. The fishermen often meet colossal squids

C. Scientists know much about the colossal squid.

D. The fishermen had some difficulty catching the large squid.

3.What’s the purpose of catching such a huge squid?

A. To make it into food B. To set a world record

C. To do research on it D. To display it for visitors

4.What would be the best title for the passage?

A. The biggest squid ever found B. Scientific research on squid

C. The lifestyle of the colossal squid D. How the fishermen caught the squid

【答案】

1.D

2.D

3.C

4.A

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What does the underlined word “that” in the first paragraph probably refer to?
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A．	I turned into the first sock shop．
B．	The boy's shop was the finest to buy socks．
C．	The boy led me to the rear of the shop．
D．	The boy displayed socks to me enthusiastically．

(2)

What can be inferred from the third paragraph?
[　　]
A．	The salesmen are often interrupted by customers．
B．	Customers should wait to be waited upon．
C．	The salesmen are good at profound thought．
D．	In many shops customers are treated coldly．

(3)

Which of the following is NOT the reason for clerks’ lack of passion?
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A．	Daily affairs are too much for them．
B．	Their novelty gradually wear off．
C．	They have fallen in love with others．
D．	They can't find pleasures in work．

(4)

Which of the following summarizes the text best?
[　　]
A．	A boy full of passion．
B．	A fine sock shop．
C．	A way to keep enthusiastic．
D．	A secret of success-the essential passion．

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