2012届高三英语阅读理解十.docVIP

2012届高英语阅读理解历史地理类 The islands are certainly a paradise 天堂 for wildlife，as there are no natural killers on the islands and the number of boats and visitors is under government control.Though you cannot walk freely as Darwin did about 200 years ago，each day is as impressive as it could be. The most wellknown animal of the Galapagos is the giant tortoise 巨型陆龟 ，which can be seen moving slowly around the highlands of Santa Cruz，the second largest island in the archipelago 群岛 ．Some of these creatures are so old that they might have been seen in their youth by Darwin himself. Despite strict control over activities and timing，your stay on the Galapagos will be remembered as a chain of incomparable pictures：diving with sea lions that swim and play within inches of you；feeling small sharks touch your feet as you swim；and，most magically，seeing a whale and her baby surface with a great breath of air. Traveling between the islands and observing the wildlife that so inspired Darwin，you will feel as though you are getting a special view of an untouched world.At night you will sleep on board the ship，leaving the wildlife in complete occupation of the islands，which are as undisturbed now as they have been since the beginning of time. 1. What do we know about Darwin’s visit to the islands A. He studied different creatures on the islands. B. He completed his famous book on the islands. C. He was touched by the geography of the islands. D. He was attracted by wellknown animals of the islands. 2. Which of the following plays a role in making the islands “a paradise for wildlife”？ A. Animals on the islands feed on grass. B. Local government forbids killing wildlife. C. People cannot visit the islands as they wish. D. Tourists are not allowed to touch the animals. 3. Your stay on the islands will be most impressive mainly because of ________. A. the beautiful sea views B. Darwin抯 inspiring trip C. a closer view of animals D. various daring activities 4. Which of the f