Ⅰ.阅读理解
With bushfires continuing to swallow different parts of Australia，a local zoo in New South Wales, the state which is the easiest to catch fire has hit the headlines with a heartwarming story.
Right within the range of a bushfire, the keepers of Mogo Wildlife Park managed to protect all 200 animals from harm after they received evacuation (撤离) orders according to reports.
Netizens were quick to react on social media and praised the bravery of the zoo keepers, as they stayed and managed to protect animals from uncontrolled fires and even sheltered some at their own house.
The 40yearold zoo keeper, Chad Staples, described the situation as the worst catastrophe, which felt like Armageddon (大决战) here.Luckily, his team had made a precise plan ahead of time including moving everything flammable (易燃的) from the area and the larger animals to safe places.
What's remarkable is that as the smaller ones needed extra shelter，Staples decided to take them to his own house.
“Right now in my house there are animals of all descriptions in all the different rooms.They are safe and protected ...not a single animal is lost，” he said.
BBC news also mentioned that “there's a tiger to the back of the house”．Some media outlets highlighted the“heroic job” in their headlines.Online users also reacted with thumbsup and were glad to see all the staff and animals coming through the horrific fire.
Located in the southern coast of New South Wales, Mogo Wildlife Park houses Australia's largest collection of primates, and many different and unique animals such as zebras, giraffes, rhinos and red pandas.
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语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。澳大利亚森林大火持续蔓延，Mogo野生动物园的饲养员们想方设法保护园内动物免遭大火侵害。
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1．New South Wales hits the headlines because of ________.
A．its famous zoo
B．its endangered animals
C．the heartwarming event
D．being easy to catch fire
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第一段中的a local zoo in New South Wales ...a heartwarming story可知，位于最易着火的新南威尔士州的一家动物园以一则暖心的故事成为新闻焦点。
2．Which of the following is TRUE about Mogo Wildlife Park?
A．It belongs to Chad Staples.
B．None of the animals is missing.
C．It merely holds rare animal species.
D．Extra shelters were built for emergencies.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第六段中的not a single animal is lost可知，B项(没有一只动物失踪)正确。
3．Which word can probably describe Chad Staples?
A．Irresponsible. B．Considerate.
C．Selfish. D．Energetic.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第五段内容可知，因为较小的动物需要额外的避难所，Staples决定把它们带回自己的家。由此可推知，Chad Staples是体贴的。
4．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A．The Heroic Job
B．The Horrific Fire
C．The Extinct Animals
D．The Brave Zoo Keepers
解析：选D 标题归纳题。本文主要颂扬了Mogo野生动物园的饲养员在森林大火持续蔓延之际，将较大的动物们转移到安全的地方，将较小的动物带到自己家里，从而保护它们免遭大火侵害的英勇事迹，故D项最适合作文章标题。
