(D)
Animals play so many important roles in our lives. 56. Other animals work for us. Above all, every animal—big or small—can fill us with a sense of the wonder of the natural world.
Unluckily, we don't always value this. 57. And millions of animals in the world are badly treated. World Animal Day reminds us, at least for one day a year, “to celebrate animal life in all its forms” and “to be thankful for the way in which animals enrich(使丰富)our lives.”
58. It made us pay attention to the problem of endangered animals around the world. It is now celebrated in most countries around the world. The day falls on October 4th every year.
All over the world on this day, volunteers raise money for animal centers and social organi-zations. Museums and zoos organize special events. 59. No matter what is done, the idea is to remind us of the importance of animals and to show us how we could improve our rela-tionship with animals.
If you want to take part, you could help an animal or organize a money-raising event for a local charity. 60. We should offer animals as much as they offer us.
根据短文内容,将下面的句子还原到文中空白处,使短文内容完整、通顺。(5分)
A. Schools have also joined animal projects.
B. Some, like cows and sheep, provide us with food; pets are our friends.
C. World Animal Day was started in 1931 in Florence, Italy.
D. The important thing is just taking an active part.
E. Many animals are endangered because of our actions.

56.B 57.E 58.C 59.A 60.D

【分析】
本题为英语语篇还原句子题，解题思路为：先通读全文把握文章主旨（围绕动物的重要性、人类对动物的忽视、世界动物日的起源与活动、呼吁参与保护动物展开）；再逐个分析每个空白处的前后语境，结合逻辑关系（举例、因果、时间顺序、补充说明等）匹配对应选项，确保内容连贯通顺。
【解析】
1. 56空：前文提到动物在生活中有重要作用，后文说明其他动物为人类工作，B选项举例阐述动物的不同作用（牛羊提供食物、宠物是朋友），衔接上下文，故56选B。
2. 57空：前文指出人类不重视动物，后文说明很多动物被虐待，E选项解释动物濒危的原因，承接上文“不重视”的后果，故57选E。
3. 58空：后文介绍世界动物日的影响和日期，C选项说明世界动物日的起源，引出下文对该节日的详细介绍，故58选C。
4. 59空：前文提到博物馆、动物园组织活动，A选项补充说明学校也参与动物相关项目，丰富活动主体，故59选A。
5. 60空：前文说明参与保护动物的方式，后文呼吁人类向动物付出，D选项强调积极参与的重要性，衔接自然，故60选D。
【答案】
56.B 57.E 58.C 59.A 60.D
【知识点】
英语语篇理解、语境逻辑衔接
【点评】
本题考查学生对语篇语境和逻辑关系的把握能力，需结合上下文内容匹配选项，难度适中，能有效检验学生的语篇分析能力。
【难度系数】
0.5

(E)
2nd February is Groundhog Day （土拨鼠节）in North America. The groundhog is the only animal with its own holiday.
Groundhogs spend the winter sleeping. This keeps them warm during the long, cold winter. Tradition says that the groundhog leaves its home on 2nd February. If he sees his shadow（影子）on this day , he will return to his home for six more weeks. Then there will be six more weeks of winter.
If he does not see his shadow, then spring will come early that year.
Scientists don't believe in this tradition. They say it is just a fun day, but people keep thinking that animals can tell what the weather will be like. In France and Britain, people look to the bear to know about the cold weather. In Germany, people look to the badger（獾）. Americans look to the groundhog. This may be because there were so many groundhogs when people first came to America.
One town in Pennsylvania is famous for Groundhog Day. This town has a groundhog named Phil. Many people come to see Phil on 2nd February. They want to know if Phil will see his shadow. There is a big party on Groundhog Day. People dress up in fancy clothes. The men wear top hats. They have fun. They learn when spring is coming, too.
根据短文内容,回答下列问题。(10 分)
61. Which day is Groundhog Day in North America?

62. Why do the groundhogs spend the winter sleeping?

63. How long will the groundhogs return to their home if they see their shadows on this day?

64. What do people in Britain think can tell the weather in the future?

65. How do people in Pennsylvania spend for Groundhog Day?

61. 2nd February.
62. Because this keeps them warm during the long, cold winter.
63. For six more weeks.
64. They look to the bear to know about the cold weather.
65. They hold a party to welcome spring.

【分析】
本题为阅读理解细节类题目，解题思路为：先通读全文掌握短文主旨，再针对每个问题，回到原文中定位对应语句，提取关键信息，确保答案与原文表述一致，避免主观臆断。
【解析】
61题：根据短文第一段第一句“2nd February is Groundhog Day（土拨鼠节）in North America.”，直接提取对应日期；
62题：根据短文第二段第二句“This keeps them warm during the long, cold winter.”，明确土拨鼠冬眠的原因；
63题：根据短文第二段“If he sees his shadow on this day, he will return to his home for six more weeks.”，提取返回的时长；
64题：根据短文第四段“In France and Britain, people look to the bear to know about the cold weather.”，找到英国人判断天气的依据；
65题：根据短文第五段“One town in Pennsylvania is famous for Groundhog Day... There is a big party on Groundhog Day... They learn when spring is coming, too.”，总结宾州人过土拨鼠节的方式。
【答案】
61. 2nd February.
62. Because this keeps them warm during the long, cold winter.
63. For six more weeks.
64. They look to the bear to know about the cold weather.
65. They hold a party to welcome spring.
【知识点】
阅读理解细节题、信息定位提取
【点评】
本题考查学生对短文细节信息的提取能力，属于基础阅读理解题型，只要仔细阅读原文，准确定位对应语句即可得出答案，难度较低。
【难度系数】
0.8