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BERLIN(AP)—A tiger escaped its enclosure at Cologne Zoo in western Germany on Saturday and killed a female keeper before being shot dead by the zoo’s directorpolice said.

The tiger slipped through a passage between the enclosure and a neighboring storage buildingwhere it fatally attacked the 43?year?old keepersaid police spokesman Stefan Kirchner.

“It appears the gate wasn’t properly shut” Kirchner told the Associated Press.

The zoo was evacuated and a SWAT(特警) team was called inpolice said.But before it arrived the zoo’s director managed to kill the tiger by climbing onto the storage building and shooting it through a skylight using a rifle.

Kirchner said it was unlikely that members of the public had witnessed the incident.“This is the darkest day of my life” the zoo’s directorTheo Pagelwas quoted as saying by Cologne newspaper Express.

The paper said on its website that the Siberian tiger was a 4?year?old male called Tltai that came to Cologne Zoo from an animal park in England.In November it fathered three cubs with a 7?year?old Siberian tiger called Hanyaaccording to the zoo’s website.

Police said the zoo reopened after Saturday’s incidentwhich occurred around noon.Howevera planned late?night opening of the zoo has been canceled.

Cologne Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in Germany.It was founded in 1860 and houses some 10,000 animals comprising more than 700 different species.

1.Which of the following can be the best title of the news text?

ATiger EscapedKilled a Keeper in German Zoo

BTiger Escaped in German ZooShot Dead

CGerman Zoo Keeper Shot Escaped Tiger

DPeople Killed in One of the Oldest Zoos in Germany

2.According to the policewhat was the direct reason for the incident?

AThe zoo keeper was a new hand.

BA gate was not closed appropriately.

CThe zoo had neglected the secret passage.

DIt was very dark when the incident happened.

3.What did the zoo do after the incident?

AThey honored the killed person in a way.

BThey paid SWAT for their timely help.

CThey returned the tiger’s three cubs to England.

DThey called off the late?night opening.

4.What can we learn about the Cologne Zoo?

AIt keeps a large variety of species.

BIt is one of the largest zoos in Germany.

CIt has a history of more than 700 years.

DNo such incident has happened before.

 

【答案】

1.A

2.B

3.D

4.A

【解析】

1.

解析 本文是一篇新闻报道。第一段就是中心段。从第一段可知,警察说周六西德动物园的一只老虎逃脱了围墙,在被动物园主管射杀前,这只老虎杀死了女饲养员。所以,答案为A项。

2.2】 B

解析 根据第三段“‘It appears the gate wasn’t properly shut’ Kirchner told the Associated Press.”可知,似乎门没有被正确的关闭。

3.3】 D

解析 call off取消。根据倒数第二段第二句“Howevera planned late?night opening of the zoo has been canceled.”可知动物园午夜的开放被取消了。

4.

解析 根据文章最后一段“Cologne Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in Germany.It was founded in 1860 and houses some 10,000 animals comprising more than 700 different species.”可知答案是A项。

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BERLIN (AP)----A tiger escaped its enclosure at Cologne Zoo in western Germany on Saturday and killed a female keeper before being shot dead by the zoo's director, police said.
The tiger slipped through a passage between the enclosure and a neighboring storage building, where it fatally attacked the 43-year-old keeper, said police spokesman Stefan Kirchner.
"It appears the gate wasn't properly shut," Kirchner told The Associated Press.
The zoo was evacuated and a SWAT (特警) team was called in, police said.But before it arrived, the zoo's director managed to kill the tiger by climbing onto the storage building and shooting it through a skylight using a rifle.
Kirchner said it was unlikely that members of the public had witnessed the incident. "This is the darkest day of my life," the zoo's director, Theo Pagel, was quoted as saying by Cologne newspaper Express.
The paper said on its website that the Siberian tiger was a 4-year-old male called Tltai that came to Cologne Zoo from an animal park in England.In November it fathered three cubs with a 7-year-old Siberian tiger called Hanya, according to the zoo's website.
Police said the zoo reopened after Saturday's incident, which occurred around noon.However, a planned late-night opening of the zoo has been canceled.
Cologne Zoo is one of the oldest in Germany.It was founded in 1860 and houses some 10,000 animals consisting of more than 700 different species.
【小题1】Which of the following can be the best title of the news text?

A.Tiger Escapes, Kills Keeper in German Zoo
B.Tiger Escapes in German Zoo, Shot Dead
C.German Zoo Keeper Shot Escaped Tiger
D.People Killed in Oldest Zoo in German
【小题2】According to the police, what was the direct reason for the incident?
A.The zoo keeper was a new hand.
B.A gate was not closed appropriately.
C.The zoo had neglected the secret passage.
D.It was very dark when the incident happened.
【小题3】What did the zoo do after the incident?
A.They honored the killed person in a way.
B.They paid SWAT for their timely help.
C.They returned the tiger’s three cubs to England.
D.They called off the late-night opening.
【小题4】How did the zoo director feel after the incident?
A.Proud.B.Disappointed.C.Sad.D.Angry.
【小题5】What can we learn about Cologne Zoo?
A.It keeps a large variety of species.
B.It is one of the largest in German.
C.It has a history of more than 700 years.
D.No such incident has happened before.

BERLIN (AP)----A tiger escaped its enclosure at Cologne Zoo in western Germany on Saturday and killed a female keeper before being shot dead by the zoo's director, police said.

The tiger slipped through a passage between the enclosure and a neighboring storage building, where it fatally attacked the 43-year-old keeper, said police spokesman Stefan Kirchner.

"It appears the gate wasn't properly shut," Kirchner told The Associated Press.

The zoo was evacuated and a SWAT (特警) team was called in, police said.But before it arrived, the zoo's director managed to kill the tiger by climbing onto the storage building and shooting it through a skylight using a rifle.

Kirchner said it was unlikely that members of the public had witnessed the incident. "This is the darkest day of my life," the zoo's director, Theo Pagel, was quoted as saying by Cologne newspaper Express.

The paper said on its website that the Siberian tiger was a 4-year-old male called Tltai that came to Cologne Zoo from an animal park in England.In November it fathered three cubs with a 7-year-old Siberian tiger called Hanya, according to the zoo's website.

Police said the zoo reopened after Saturday's incident, which occurred around noon.However, a planned late-night opening of the zoo has been canceled.

Cologne Zoo is one of the oldest in Germany.It was founded in 1860 and houses some 10,000 animals consisting of more than 700 different species.

1.Which of the following can be the best title of the news text?

A.Tiger Escapes, Kills Keeper in German Zoo

B.Tiger Escapes in German Zoo, Shot Dead

C.German Zoo Keeper Shot Escaped Tiger

D.People Killed in Oldest Zoo in German

2.According to the police, what was the direct reason for the incident?

A.The zoo keeper was a new hand.

B.A gate was not closed appropriately.

C.The zoo had neglected the secret passage.

D.It was very dark when the incident happened.

3.What did the zoo do after the incident?

A.They honored the killed person in a way.

B.They paid SWAT for their timely help.

C.They returned the tiger’s three cubs to England.

D.They called off the late-night opening.

4.How did the zoo director feel after the incident?

A.Proud.            B.Disappointed.      C.Sad.              D.Angry.

5.What can we learn about Cologne Zoo?

A.It keeps a large variety of species.

B.It is one of the largest in German.

C.It has a history of more than 700 years.

D.No such incident has happened before.

 

BERLIN (AP)----A tiger escaped its enclosure at Cologne Zoo in western Germany on Saturday and killed a female keeper before being shot dead by the zoo's director, police said.
The tiger slipped through a passage between the enclosure and a neighboring storage building, where it fatally attacked the 43-year-old keeper, said police spokesman Stefan Kirchner.
"It appears the gate wasn't properly shut," Kirchner told The Associated Press.
The zoo was evacuated and a SWAT (特警) team was called in, police said.But before it arrived, the zoo's director managed to kill the tiger by climbing onto the storage building and shooting it through a skylight using a rifle.
Kirchner said it was unlikely that members of the public had witnessed the incident. "This is the darkest day of my life," the zoo's director, Theo Pagel, was quoted as saying by Cologne newspaper Express.
The paper said on its website that the Siberian tiger was a 4-year-old male called Tltai that came to Cologne Zoo from an animal park in England.In November it fathered three cubs with a 7-year-old Siberian tiger called Hanya, according to the zoo's website.
Police said the zoo reopened after Saturday's incident, which occurred around noon.However, a planned late-night opening of the zoo has been canceled.
Cologne Zoo is one of the oldest in Germany.It was founded in 1860 and houses some 10,000 animals consisting of more than 700 different species.

  1. 1.

    Which of the following can be the best title of the news text?

    1. A.
      Tiger Escapes, Kills Keeper in German Zoo
    2. B.
      Tiger Escapes in German Zoo, Shot Dead
    3. C.
      German Zoo Keeper Shot Escaped Tiger
    4. D.
      People Killed in Oldest Zoo in German
  2. 2.

    According to the police, what was the direct reason for the incident?

    1. A.
      The zoo keeper was a new hand.
    2. B.
      A gate was not closed appropriately
    3. C.
      The zoo had neglected the secret passage
    4. D.
      It was very dark when the incident happened
  3. 3.

    What did the zoo do after the incident?

    1. A.
      They honored the killed person in a way
    2. B.
      They paid SWAT for their timely help
    3. C.
      They returned the tiger’s three cubs to England
    4. D.
      They called off the late-night opening
  4. 4.

    How did the zoo director feel after the incident?

    1. A.
      Proud
    2. B.
      Disappointed
    3. C.
      Sad
    4. D.
      Angry
  5. 5.

    What can we learn about Cologne Zoo?

    1. A.
      It keeps a large variety of species
    2. B.
      It is one of the largest in German
    3. C.
      It has a history of more than 700 years
    4. D.
      No such incident has happened before

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