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16.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(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 at 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 it aboard their ship.
Scientists evaluate that the animal weighs about a half ton and is about 40feet long.That would make this colossal squid the biggest on record.
First identified in 1925after 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 6,500feet.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 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."
29.Why is it usually difficult for experts to observe the squid?C
A.Because it moves too fast.
B.Because it is too large.
C.Because it can go down to deep ocean.
D.Because it is dangerous.
30.What can be inferred from the passage?A
A.The fishermen had some difficulty catching the large squid.
B.The squid is from a science fiction story.
C.Scientists know much about the colossal squid.
D.The fishermen often meet colossal squids.
31.What have people decided to do with the huge squid?C
A.To make it into food.
B.To set a world record.
C.To do research on it.
D.To display it for visitors.
32.What would be the best title for the passage?B
A.Scientific research on squid
B.The biggest squid ever found
C.The lifestyle of the colossal squid
D.How the fishermen caught the squid.
分析 新西兰渔民捕捉到了迄今为止最大的鱿鱼,这头巨型鱿鱼在科学方面的研究价值
解答 29.C 细节理解题 依据第五段的The animals are not easy to observe because they can go down to ocean depths of 6,500 feet可知难以捕捉是因为它们会潜入深海,C项正确.
30.A 推理判断题 从文章第三段的句子:With two hours of hard work,the crew skillfully pulled the creature into a net and dragged it aboard their ship.说明渔夫很难抓住鱿鱼.选A
31.C 细节理解题 从倒数第二段的句子:The recently captured colossal squid has been frozen to keep it for scientific study.说明抓住鱿鱼是为了科学研究.选C
32.B 主旨归纳题 文章开头从文章第一段的主题句:New Zealand fishermen caught what may prove to be a world-record-breaking colossal squid (巨大的鱿鱼).就点明了新西兰渔民捕捉到了迄今为止最大的鱿鱼,可知选B.
点评 阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力,要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系,对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断;或根据作者所阐述的观点理论,对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释.考生首先要仔细阅读短文,完整了解信息,准确把握作者观点.

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