2 Read and choose. 读一读，选一选。
Forests are important natural places on earth. There are a great many tall trees and different kinds of plants in them. Thousands of animals, birds and insects live in forests, too.
Forests are much cleaner and quieter than busy cities with lots of cars and tall buildings. The air in forests is fresh, and you can only hear the sound of wind, birds and small animals there.
Lots of birds and little animals live in the trees in forests all year round. They make nests in the branches, hide from danger in tree holes, and find food on leaves and bark every day.
I think forests are the most beautiful places in nature. Walking in a forest makes people feel relaxed and happy.
Forests do a lot of good things for us: They clean the air, hold the soil, and give us wood and food. It is everyone’s duty to care for trees and green places around us.

() ① There are many tall trees, different plants and thousands of animals living in forests.
A. Fact. B. Opinion.
() ② Forests are much cleaner and quieter than busy cities filled with cars and tall buildings, with fresher air and a more peaceful environment.
A. Fact. B. Opinion.
() ③ Lots of small animals make nests, hide from danger and look for food in the trees in forests all year round.
A. Fact. B. Opinion.
() ④ I think forests are the most beautiful places in nature, and walking there makes people feel relaxed and happy.
A. Fact. B. Opinion.

① A ② B ③ A ④ B

【分析】
要解答这类题目，需明确：Fact（事实）是客观存在、可验证的内容；Opinion（观点）是主观的看法、判断或感受。逐个分析每个小题的句子，判断其是客观陈述还是主观表达，从而选出正确答案。
【解析】
① 句子描述森林里有大量树木、不同植物及成千上万动物，这是客观存在的情况，属于事实，故选A。
② 句子中“更干净安静”“更平和的环境”是主观的比较判断，并非所有人都认同的客观事实，属于观点，故选B。
③ 句子说明小动物全年在树上做窝、避险、觅食，是客观的行为描述，属于事实，故选A。
④ 句子有“我认为”，表达的是个人的主观感受和判断，属于观点，故选B。
【答案】
① A ② B ③ A ④ B
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、事实与观点区分
【点评】
本题考查对阅读内容中事实与观点的辨别能力，需准确区分客观陈述和主观表达，难度适中，学生只要掌握两者的核心区别即可正确解答。
【难度系数】
0.6