2013年同等学力新大纲样卷1 第二篇阅读理解文章.ppt

* Passage Two Before Moko the dolphin turned up, the beached whales were in clear distress. But when Moko arrived at Mahia beach on the east coast of New Zealands North Island, their mood changed and they followed him to safety. The ability of some animals to communicate is well known. What is less well documented, however, is the communication between species. Justin Gregg, vice president of the Dolphin Communication Project, said it is possible that a dolphin and a whale could communicate in some way. But it wouldnt be instructions like Hey, buddy, the open ocean is over here. Follow me, he says. Dolphins use three forms of signaling to other dolphins---whistles, clicking and postures. A whale might have signals in common with a dolphin, just as different species of dolphins are known to share signals which might theoretically allow a form of basic interspecies communication. But just as its possible that Moko the dolphin and the stranded whales shared a signal, it is also possible that the whales just saw a vaguely similar creature and followed it. There are many reasons why different species communicate, says Vincent Janik, lecturer at the Sea Mammal Research Unit at St Andrews University. The animals exploit the systems of others for their own benefits. Sometimes the benefits are the same for each, therefore they share information. Sometimes they are trying to take advantage of the other. Getting food may not be to the advantage of the one giving up the food. 1.Read the 1st paragraph and do Ex 24. 2.Read the 2nd paragraph and do Ex 25 3. Read the 3rd paragraph and do Ex 26 4. Read the 4th paragraph and do Ex 27 5. Read the 5th paragraph and do Ex 28 6.Paraphrase sentence by sentence and explain the important words and expressions and long and difficult sentences. 7.Check the exercises. 一 Steps: 二 Exercises: (24) What happened after Moko the dolphin appeared at Mahia beach? A. The beached whales still felt distressful. B. Moko led the whales b