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Large rainforests are extremely important ecosystems on our planet. They are home to a large number of animal and plant species, and they absorb vast amounts of carbon dioxide, which helps reduce global warming. These biggest ones in the world are a sight to observe.
Daintree Rainforest
The main river of the rainforest is the Daintree River, and it also includes the Daintree National Park. If you are wondering why everything seems to share the name, the reason is simple-Richard Daintree was a famous Australian geologist and photographer. Plenty of options will take you there, including a ferry.
Valdivian Temperate Rainforest
This rainforest is known to be extremely foggy and humid, but some interesting species live there. Since it is on the coast, you can witness ice sheets and glaciers as well. Getting to the rainforest is most accessible from Santiago, the capital of Chile, and a train ride or a bus is a preferred option.
Congo Rainforest
This rainforest also features a large number of different plant and animal species, including gorillas, forest elephants, and lions. Visiting this rainforest is also recommended by using a tour company, preferably by finding one in the Republic of Congo.
Amazon Rainforest
It is estimated that we can find 16,000 different tree species in the Amazon rainforest.
When it comes to other plants, animals, and insects, the numbers are even more impressive. The especially interesting thing is that there is still a large number of undiscovered species. A tour guide is advised since going through the rainforest can be dangerous, with predatory creatures(食肉动物)running around.
1. Which of the following is named after a person?
A. Daintree Rainforest. B. The capital of Chile.
C. The Republic of Congo. D. Amazon Rainforest.
2. What is recommended to visit Valdivian Temperate Rainforest?
A. By ferry. B. By train.
C. By plane. D. By bike.
3. Where is this text most likely from?
A. A diary. B. A brochure.
C. A novel. D. A report.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. B
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。大的热带雨林对地球的生态系统尤为重要，文章给我们介绍了四个热带雨林的特点，以及参观方式等。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Daintree Rainforest部分下的If you are wondering why everything seems to share the name, the reason is simple-Richard Daintree was a famous Australian geologist and photographer.(如果你想知道为什么每样事物都是一样的名字，原因很简单——Richard Daintree是一个著名的澳大利亚地理学家和摄影家)可知，Daintree Rainforest是以澳大利亚地理学家和摄影家Richard Daintree的名字来命名的。A. Daintree Rainforest.符合以上说法，故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Valdivian Temperate Rainforest 部分下的Getting to the rainforest is most accessible from Santiago, the capital of Chile, and a train ride or a bus is a preferred option.(从智利的首都圣地亚哥去热带雨林是最方便的，乘坐火车和公交车是首选)可知，去Valdivian Temperate Rainforest的首选是乘坐火车或者公交车。B. By train.(坐火车)符合以上说法，故选B项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章的主要内容，尤其第二部分的Plenty of options will take you there, including a ferry.(有很多选择可以带你去那儿，包括轮渡)，第三部分的Since it is on the coast, you can witness ice sheets and glaciers as well.(因为它在沿海，你还可以看到冰川和冰原)，第四部分的Visiting this rainforest is also recommended by using a tour company, preferably by finding one in the Republic of Congo. (游览这片雨林也可以通过旅行社来推荐，最好是在刚果共和国找一家旅游公司)和最后一部分的A tour guide is advised since going through the rainforest can be dangerous(因为穿过该雨林可能会有危险，所以建议和导游一起)可推测，本文很有可能出现在旅游公司的宣传手册上。B. A brochure.(一本手册)符合以上推测，故选B项。
