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Olivia Ries was just seven years old when she and her eightyearold brother Carter adopted a cheetah (猎豹) in South Africa.
“When my sister and I first learned back in 2009 that species like the cheetah may be extinct in the wild by the time we have kids, it scared us.We knew we had to do something to help them，” says Carter.“There are so many people (young and old alike) who just don't know what is happening to so many species, just like we didn't.Olivia and I want to make sure we reach as many people around the world as possible and help them to understand how serious the situation really is.”
To do that, the kids started One More Generation (OMG), an organization with the motto：“Preserving endangered species for one more generation and beyond.”
Now, ten years later, Olivia and Carter have traveled all over the world spreading their message.They've been interviewed on national television, participated in marches and fundraisers and won awards for their work.In 2015, they were invited to Vietnam by the United States Embassy to participate in a program to save rhinos.All that they've accomplished for animals and the environment is much too long to list!
“Our number one message to everyone we meet is ‘Remember, anyone can make a difference ...if we can, you can too，’” says Olivia, “We want all people to understand that what Carter and I are doing is not necessarily something special; it is something that we all should be doing.You can start small by simply adopting an animal.Do some research on the species you are interested in, and find a good organization offering adoptions.My brother and I take our birthday money and allowance money and adopt animals all the time.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Carter 和Olivia Ries兄妹在了解到猎豹即将灭绝的事实后，通过自己的方式成立组织来号召所有人关心濒危动物。
1．How did Olivia and Carter feel when learning cheetahs faced extinction?
A．Angry and guilty.
B．Shocked and concerned.
C．Anxious and helpless.
D．Hopeful and determined.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句和最后一句可知，当Olivia 和Carter知道猎豹可能会灭绝时，他们很震惊，也很担心，想要尽自己的力量来帮助它们，故选B项(震惊和担心)。
2．What does Paragraph 4 mainly tell about Olivia and Carter?
A．They organized activities to raise money.
B．They took measures to save rhinos.
C．They made efforts to list extinct species.
D．They contributed a lot to dying species.
解析：选D 段落大意题。根据第四段的主要内容，尤其是最后一句All that they've accomplished for animals and the environment is much too long to list！可知，本段主要讲述了Olivia和Carter为濒危动物和环境做了很多事情。D项(他们为濒临灭绝的物种做出了很大贡献)符合以上说法。
3．What do Olivia's words suggest?
A．Anyone can help by starting small.
B．Anyone can do something special.
C．Anyone should do research on species.
D．Anyone should donate to adoption organizations.
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Our number one message to everyone we meet is ‘Remember, anyone can make a difference ...if we can, you can too，’”和You can start small by simply adopting an animal.Do some research on the species you are interested in, and find a good organization offering adoptions.可推测，Olivia说这些话的意思是“任何人都可以从小事情做起来帮助濒危动物”，故选A项。
4．If you're to offer Olivia a gift, which might she expect most?
A．Adopting a panda in name of both her and me.
B Making her a furry dog with my own hands.
C．Buying her a doll of the latest style.
D．Mailing her a handmade postcard.
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据最后一段中最后一句My brother and I take our birthday money and allowance money and adopt animals all the time.可知，Olivia和她的哥哥用他们生日的钱和零花钱一直在收养动物，故推测她期待的礼物是收养一只小动物。A项(以她和我的名义收养一只熊猫)符合以上推测。
