四、阅读理解(共 15 小题,每小题 2 分,满分 30 分)
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Volcano Eruption
On January 14th, a volcano erupted on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, spewing lava into the fishing town of Grindavik. Several houses caught fire, forcing residents to evacuate(撤离). Although no deaths were reported, the lava destroyed hot water pipes, leaving homes without heat during freezing temperatures. This is the region's fifth eruption in three years. Defensive walls partially redirected the lava flow, but a new crack bypassed them, entering the town and creating a dangerous situation.

Marine Rescue
After five months of rehabilitation(康复), Haitang, a stranded short - finned pilot whale, has been successfully returned to the South China Sea. Found injured and unable to swim on a Hainan beach in January, the whale required round - the - clock care, including assistance to float. This rescue marks China's first successful rehabilitation of this protected species, a significant achievement following a previous failure in 2019. Haitang gradually recovered, relearning to swim and feed independently. Scientists are now monitoring the whale to ensure it adapts to life back in the wild.

Human activities are a major threat(威胁) to global biodiversity. To protect endangered wildlife, individuals can take practical actions. First, choose products from sustainable sources to reduce demand for goods that harm species. Second, minimize plastic use, avoid littering, and recycle properly to combat pollution. Third, help preserve wildlife habitats by planting native trees, providing water sources, and avoiding disturbance to animals. If you encounter a distressed animal, contact local wildlife experts for assistance.

()51. In which SECTION of the newspaper can we read the news?
A. BUSINESS & FINANCE. B. SPORTS & FITNESS. C. ENTERTAINMENT & ARTS. D. SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT.
()52. What was a major result of the lava flow for the residents of Grindavik?
A. It caused a significant number of immediate fatalities. B. It blocked all major roads, trapping people in the town. C. It triggered a large tsunami that flooded the coastal area. D. It destroyed the hot water supply, leaving homes without heat.
()53. Based on the second passage, how was the rescue of the whale, Haitang?
A. Its successful release was guaranteed from the moment it was found. B. This was the first ever attempt to rescue a short - finned pilot whale in China. C. The rehabilitation process involved continuous human support. D. Scientists have stopped tracking the whale since its release.
()54. The best heading for the third piece of news would be "".
A. Habitats for Wild Animals B. Protection of Endangered Species C. Sustainable Sources D. Pollution Reduction
()55. What does the above news focus on?
A. The unpredictable power of natural disasters across the world. B. The latest technological advancements in environmental protection. C. The challenging yet hopeful efforts in human - nature coexistence. D. The economic impacts of ecological crises on local communities.

51—55 DDCBC

【解析】
51. 文章三篇内容分别涉及火山喷发（环境事件）、鲸鱼救援（生物保护）、濒危物种保护措施，均属于科学与环境范畴，故选D。
52. 根据Volcano Eruption部分中“the lava destroyed hot water pipes, leaving homes without heat during freezing temperatures”可知，熔岩破坏了热水管道，导致居民家中无供暖，对应D选项。
53. 由Marine Rescue部分“the whale required round-the-clock care, including assistance to float”可知，鲸鱼康复过程需要持续的人类照料，C选项正确；A选项“从发现就保证成功”与原文不符，B选项“首次尝试”错误，原文是首次成功救援，D选项“停止追踪”与原文“monitoring”相悖。
54. 第三篇开头点明“To protect endangered wildlife, individuals can take practical actions”，内容围绕保护濒危物种的具体措施展开，B选项能全面概括，A、C、D仅为其中部分内容，不全面。
55. 第一篇是火山灾害带来的挑战，第二篇是成功救援鲸鱼的积极成果，第三篇是保护濒危物种的行动，整体聚焦于人与自然共存中的挑战与充满希望的努力，对应C选项；A仅涉及自然灾害，B未提及环保技术，D未涉及经济影响，均不符合。
【答案】
51—55 DDCBC
【知识点】
新闻类阅读理解、细节查找、主旨概括
【点评】
本题选取火山喷发、鲸鱼救援、濒危物种保护三类新闻素材，考查学生对新闻细节的提取、主旨的概括以及新闻板块分类的判断能力，考点贴合新闻类阅读的常见考查方向，能有效检验学生的信息处理与综合理解水平。
【难度系数】
0.6