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[2026 原创] A ram is a male bighorn sheep. It is famous for its big, curly horns (角). These horns can be very heavy. Rams use their horns to fight other rams. They run at each other and crash their heads together. The sound is very loud, but they don't usually get hurt because they have very thick skulls (头骨). Female sheep, called ewes, also have horns, but their horns are much smaller.

Bighorn sheep live in mountains and deserts in North America. They are amazing climbers and can easily move on steep and rocky places. This skill helps them escape from enemies like mountain lions and wolves. They also live in large groups called herds. In a herd, many eyes can watch for danger, so it is much safer for everyone.
Bighorn sheep are herbivores, which means they only eat plants like grass, leaves, and flowers. In the desert, they can even break open a cactus (仙人掌) to eat the juicy part inside. Because they often live in dry places, water is very important. A bighorn sheep can drink a lot of water very quickly. It can store the water in its body and use it for several days.
Today, bighorn sheep are an endangered species. This is mainly because they are losing their homes as more houses and roads are built. However, people are now working to protect them. In some areas, bighorn sheep are being brought back to places where they once disappeared. Hopefully, with our help, these wonderful animals will be safe for many generations to come.
()1. Why don't rams usually get hurt when they fight?
A. Because their horns are soft.
B. Because they do not run very fast.
C. Because they have very thick skulls.
D. Because they only pretend to fight.
()2. Which of the following is NOT true about bighorn sheep?
A. They are skilled at climbing rocks.
B. They are faster than mountain lions.
C. Both males and females have horns.
D. They sometimes eat parts of a cactus.
()3. What can we learn about bighorn sheep from their living in herds?
A. They are safer in a group.
B. They find more food together.
C. They feel lonely by themselves.
D. They are more friendly than other animals.
()4. What does it mean that bighorn sheep are "herbivores"?
A. They only eat plants.
B. They live in large groups.
C. They are good at climbing.
D. They can store a lot of water.
()5. 新考法文章出处 Where would you most likely to read this passage?
A. In an advertisement for a local zoo.
B. In a travel guide about North America.
C. In a storybook about animal adventures.
D. In a science magazine for young readers.

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阅读选择·语篇导读 本文是一篇关于大角羊的科普文章。
快速对答案 1—5 C B A A D
1. C 细节理解题。根据第一段的“The sound is very loud, but they don't usually get hurt because they have very thick skulls.”可知，公羊在打斗中通常不会受伤，是因为它们有非常厚的头骨。故选C项。
2. B 推理判断题。第二段提到攀爬能力可以帮助它们，但这只说明攀爬是它们躲避天敌的方式，并不能推断出它们跑得更快。文章没有提供关于奔跑速度的比较。故选B项。
3. A 细节理解题。根据第二段的“They also live in large groups called herds. In a herd many eyes can watch for danger, so it is much safer for everyone.”可知，群居的大角羊中有很多双眼睛可以警戒危险，这对每个成员来说都更安全。故选A项。
4. A 细节理解题。根据“Bighorn sheep are herbivores, which means they only eat plants like grass, leaves, and flowers.”可知，此处指它们是食草动物。故选A项。
5. D 推理判断题。文章介绍了大角羊的生物学特征、生活习性、生存现状等知识。因此最有可能出现在面向年轻读者的科学杂志上。故选D项。
高分技巧
避免主观性“无中生有”
选项B是一个典型的“无中生有”型错误选项，即其内容在原文中找不到任何直接或间接的证据支持。这考验了学生区分“原文提及”与“主观推断”的能力。
在做正误判断题时，要严格依据原文信息。如果一个选项在文中找不到依据，即使它在常识上看起来有可能，也应将其判断为错误或不确定。
知识拓展
satisfy为及物动词，意为“满足；使满意”。satisfied和satisfying均为satisfy的形容词形式，前者意为“满意的；满足的”，形容人；后者意为“令人满意的”，形容事物。