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Missouri Wildlife Rescue Center
Missouri Wildlife Rescue Center is a shelter for endangered and illegally-traded foreign animals confiscated (没收) by the U.S. Wildlife Service. It carries out the motto "Preservation through Education" by educating visitors about the preservation of the environment and the inter-dependence of all living things.
Field trips
The Center hosts field trips for schools and camps throughout Southern California. Each field trip lasts two hours, consisting of a one-hour gathering and a one-hour tour of the facility with lessons associated with California State Science Standards.
Throughout the field trip, students learn about the latest developments in environmental protection and the ways in which wildlife interacts with various ecosystems. The students also receive an up-close and hands-on experience with our rescued foreign wildlife. The tour includes different environmental exhibits that show the ways students can help protect animals in the wild.
Public tours
Guided tours of the Center introduce visitors to over two hundred rescued foreign wildlife. Each tour is led by a staff member, and features fun animal facts, hands-on animal encounters. surprising rescue stories, environmental exhibits, and original approaches to going green. Visitors may only see the animals on a guided tour, for both your safety and the safety of our animals.
The guided tour lasts approximately 45-60 minutes. Visitors are served on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations are required. However, tours may sell out. We suggest larger groups schedule a private tour.
Our regular public tour’s times are subject to change without notice. Please call in advance for the most up-to-date information
1. What is Missouri Wildlife Rescue Center intended for?
A. Helping study wildlife abroad.
B. Collecting money for animal shelters.
C. Raising awareness of wildlife protection.
D. Deepening our understanding of rare animals.
2. What can students do on a field trip?
A. Share stories of rescuing animals. B. Take part in foreign wildlife rescue.
C. Explore why species get endangered. D. Learn how wildlife affects ecosystems.
3. What can we learn about a guided tour?
A. Large groups are served first. B. Animals are not available.
C. Booking ahead is needed. D. Tours 'times are flexible.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. D
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。介绍了Missouri Wildlife Rescue Center（密苏里野生动物救援中心）所提供的的旅行的相关信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据题干可以定位到文章第一段。根据第一段最后一句It carries out the motto "Preservation through Education" by educating visitors about the preservation of the environment and the inter-dependence of all living things. 该馆（密苏里野生动物救援中心）以“教育保护”为宗旨，教导参观者保护环境，以及所有生物的相互依存关系。可以得出，密苏里野生动物救援中心的建立是通过教育提高野生动物保护意识。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据关键词可以定位到文章第一个黑体标题Field trips，根据本部分第二段第一句Throughout the field trip, students learn about the latest developments in environmental protection and the ways in which wildlife interacts with various ecosystems. 学生透过实地考察，可以了解环境保护的最新发展，以及野生动物与不同生态系统的互动关系。据此可以得出，通过这次活动，学生可以了解到野生动物和不同生态系统的互动关系，即野生动物如何来影响生态系统。选项D符合题意。故选Ｄ。
【3题详解】
推理判读题。根据关键词可以定位到第二个黑体标题Public tours，结合最后一段第一句Our regular public tour’s times are subject to change without notice. 我们的常规公众参观时间可能会随时更改，不另行通知。可以知道，参与本次活动的活动的时间是适时调整的，也就是说是灵活的。选项D符合题意。故选Ｄ。
