（英语试卷）江苏省常州市2024-2025学年高二下学期4月期中试题（解析版）.docx

江苏省常州市2024-2025学年高二下学期4月期中 英语试题 第一部分 听力（ 略 ） 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分） 第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分） A The Galapagos Islands are a World Heritage Site due to its status as a “living museum” with a huge amount of life. So visitors have a highly important role to play when it comes to keeping this unique “current of life” flowing. ·Flash photography is not allowed The sun-kissed shores will provide you with the natural light you need to take the best vacation photos. Besides, flash photography might cause wildlife to leave its nest. ·Explore with an authorized guide They will be responsible for your safety as well as the conservation of every fragile site you visit. ·Keep a distance of at least 6 feet from the wildlife This is the only way to guarantee both your safety and the animals’ wellbeing. The relationship between the wildlife and visitors will most likely make you smile. ·Throw all rubbish in the designated containers Throwing in the wrong container or just around on the ground is out of the question. It brings disturbing consequences for the local ecosystem. ·Do not purchase souvenirs made from plants and animals In economy, there’s the law of supply and demand. If there’s no demand, the production of any product stops happening, and that’s exactly what authorities are trying to do with souvenirs made out of banned plants and animals in Galapagos! ·Motorized water entertaining vehicles are not allowed As a result of just how beautiful and delicate the underwater environment is, these types of vehicles may scare the animals away or, even worse, harm them. 1. What are visitors encouraged to do in the Galapagos Islands? A. Use flash for photography if necessary. B. Ride water vehicles with guides. C. Throw rubbish in the nearest containers. D. Respect wildlife’s personal space. 2. Why are visitors advised not to buy souvenirs made from plants and animals? A. It encourages illegal production. B.