四、本土文化阅读理解。
Sihong Hongze Lake Wetland, in northern Jiangsu Province, is a national 5A-level scenic spot and a key national wetland protection area. Covering 5.2 square kilometres on Hongze Lake's southern bank, it is called the "Pearl of Huaihe River Basin" for its rich biodiversity and beautiful scenery. With over 95% vegetation coverage, the wetland has a sound ecosystem. It includes five main areas: Reed Maze, Fish Museum, Thousand Lotus Garden, Deep Breathing Passage and Resort Area. Every spring, tens of thousands of water birds migrate here to breed, like the rare Oriental White Stork. In summer, lotus flowers bloom brightly, and autumn brings golden reed fields.
Once, the wetland faced serious problems: excessive fish farming cages and water pollution damaged its ecosystem. Local authorities invested over 10 billion yuan to remove more than 30,000 cages, restore water plants and build sewage(污水）treatment facilities. After years of efforts, water quality improved greatly. In 2026, three Glossy Ibis(彩鹮)—a first-class protected bird—were spotted here for the first time, showing successful ecological restoration.
Today, the wetland not only protects biodiversity but also boosts eco-tourism. Over 2 million visitors come yearly for bird watching, boat trips and lotus appreciation, making it a model of harmonious coexistence(和谐共生）between humans and nature.
()1. What is Sihong Hongze Lake Wetland known as?
A. The "Pearl of Yangtze River Basin". B. The "Pearl of Huaihe River Basin".
C. The "Green Lung of Northern Jiangsu". D. The "Home of Rare Plants".
()2. Which animal was first found in the wetland in 2026?
A. Oriental White Stork. B. Baer's Pochard.
C. Glossy Ibis. D. Red-crowned Crane.
()3. What can we infer from the passage?
A. The wetland has no ecological challenges now.
B. Local people did nothing to protect the wetland before.
C. Eco-tourism thrives after the wetland's restoration.
D. Vegetation coverage was below 90% before protection.
()4. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The location and size of the wetland.
B. The seasonal views of the wetland.
C. The rare animals in the wetland.
D. The wetland's ecological protection and value.

1. B 【点拨】第一段明确提到“it is called the ‘Pearl of Huaihe River Basin’”。故选 B。
2. C 【点拨】根据文中“In 2026, three Glossy Ibis(彩鹮) ... were spotted here for the first time”可知，2026年首次发现的是彩鹮。故选 C。
3. C 【点拨】文中提到湿地修复后水质改善，且“Over 2 million visitors come yearly for bird watching ...”，由此推断生态修复后生态旅游蓬勃发展。故选 C。
4. D 【点拨】全文先介绍湿地概况，再讲生态保护历程，最后说明其生态与文旅价值，核心是“湿地的生态保护与价值”。故选 D。

【分析】
本题为英语阅读理解题，包含细节理解、信息推断和主旨归纳类题目。解题思路为：1. 细节题需根据题干关键词定位原文对应内容，匹配选项；2. 推断题要结合原文信息逐一排除错误选项，依据原文合理推导；3. 主旨题需梳理全文结构，概括核心内容后匹配选项。
【解析】
1. 细节理解题：根据题干关键词“known as”定位到第一段，原文明确提到“it is called the 'Pearl of Huaihe River Basin'”，对应选项B，故选B。
2. 细节理解题：根据题干关键词“2026”定位到第二段，原文表述为“In 2026, three Glossy Ibis(彩鹮)... were spotted here for the first time”，对应选项C，故选C。
3. 推断题：A选项“现在没有生态挑战”原文未提及，错误；B选项“当地人之前没做保护”与原文“Local authorities invested over 10 billion yuan...”不符，错误；C选项“生态修复后生态旅游蓬勃发展”，原文最后一段提到修复后“boosts eco-tourism，Over 2 million visitors come yearly...”，可合理推断，正确；D选项“之前植被覆盖率低于90%”原文仅提到现在“over 95%”，未提及之前数据，错误，故选C。
4. 主旨大意题：全文先介绍湿地概况，再讲述其面临的生态问题及修复过程，最后说明其生态保护成果和文旅价值，核心是湿地的生态保护与价值，对应选项D，故选D。
【答案】
1.B 2.C 3.C 4.D
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节查找、主旨归纳
【点评】
本题以本土洪泽湖湿地文化为素材，考查英语阅读理解核心能力，涵盖细节定位、信息推断和主旨概括，贴近生活，符合初中英语阅读考查方向，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6