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【题目】 Naturalist John Muir called the Marin County woods named for him “the best tree-lover's monument that could possibly be found in all the forests of the world.”

Located only 11 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge near San Francisco, California, USA. Muir Woods puts some of nature's most huge creations within reach of little feet, hands, and imaginations.

“Muir Woods is home to a small forest of redwood trees that reach to the sky,” says David Shaw of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. “Redwoods grow taller than any other tree species in the world. The average age of the redwoods here ranges from 400 to 800 years old and many ancient specimens have been around for more than a thousand years.”

William Kent, the man who donated the 295 acres to create the Muir monument, grew up in Marin and played in similar redwood forests. That childhood experience inspired him to save the redwoods as an adult.

“Young people can learn about young William Kent when they visit here，” says ranger(护林员) Timothy Jordan. “Kent’s early connection with nature developed his love of the outdoors. As an adult, he witnessed the destruction of many Bay Area redwood forests. This, with the writings of John Muir, inspired Kent's conservationism.”

Walking (and playing)in, on, and around the redwoods will help kids understand why young Kent was so fascinated(深深吸引) by the trees. Ranger Jordan encourages children to lie down and look up at the treetops, hug a redwood tree, and start a nature journal like John Muir.

“Have kids find a redwood spray(小树枝)the same age as them, count the rings in trees, and sit inside of a hollow redwood tree on Fern Creek.” he advises.

After all the interaction, the kids just may be ready to rest. Take this time to “be quiet and listen to the sounds of the forest,” says Shaw. "Encourage kids to think about how these trees have stood quietly through year after year of rain, sun, and sometimes even snow.”

【1】What do we know about Muir Woods from Shaw's words?

A. It is America s largest redwood forest.

B. It has redwoods of a very great age.

C. It receives child visitors only.

D. It is home to many rare trees.

【2】Which was one of the reasons that Kent wanted to protect the redwoods?

A. He had an unusual adult life.

B. The Golden Gate Bridge was constructed.

C. He was inspired by the works of John Muir.

D. The redwood forests attracted a lot of young people.

【3】What are children advised to do when taking a break in the forest?

A. Experience Muir Woods silently.

B. Look for special redwood sprays.

C. Sit inside of a hollow redwood tree.

D. Write a nature journal like John Muir.

【4】What is the purpose of the text?

A. To remember a famous naturalist.

B. To discuss the protection of forests.

C. To share knowledge about redwoods.

D. To introduce a famous redwood forest.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】C

【3】A

【4】D

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一个著名的红木森林Muir Woods，这里红杉的平均年龄在400到800岁之间，许多古老的标本已经存在了一千多年。以及其他人对这篇森林的保护和欣赏。

【1】细节理解题。根据第三段第一句Muir Woods is home to a small forest of redwood trees that reach to the sky,（Muir Woods是一小片红杉林的家园，这些红杉一直延伸到天空，）以及最后一句The average age of the redwoods here ranges from 400 to 800 years old and many ancient specimens have been around for more than a thousand years.（这里红杉的平均年龄在400到800岁之间，许多古老的标本已经存在了一千多年。）可知从Shaw的话中可以得知Muir Woods拥有非常古老的红杉。故选B。

【2】细节理解题。根据第五段最后一句This, with the writings of John Muir, inspired Kent's conservationism.（约翰·缪尔的著作激发了肯特的保护行为。）可知肯特想要保护红杉的原因之一就是受到了约翰·缪尔作品的启发。故选C。

【3】细节理解题。根据倒数第三段Ranger Jordan encourages children to lie down and look up at the treetops, hug a redwood tree, and start a nature journal like John Muir.（护林员乔丹鼓励孩子们躺下来，抬头看看树梢，拥抱一棵红杉树，像约翰·缪尔一样开始写一本自然杂志。）可知孩子们建议在森林中休息时，静静地体验Muir Woods。故选A。

【4】推理判断题。根据文章第一段Naturalist John Muir called the Marin County woods named for him “the best tree-lover's monument that could possibly be found in all the forests of the world.”（博物学家约翰·缪尔称马林县以他的名字命名的森林为“世界上所有森林中可能找到的最好的树木爱好者纪念碑”。）以及文章主要介绍了介绍一个是红木家园的Muir森林。故文章的目的是为了介绍一个著名的红木森林。故选D。