C
Years ago, many Mexican gray wolves lived in the United States. In the 1800s, cattle farmers were worried that these wolves would hunt and eat their farm animals. During the 1800s and 1900s, farmers killed many of these wolves to try to protect their animals. These wolves almost went extinct.
In 1976, the U.S. government passed the Endangered Species Act. These wolves were finally protected! And with help, the species continues to survive today.
The White Mountain Apache Tribe(部落) has played an important role in keeping this species alive. They live on a large area of land in Arizona called the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. This area is also a wolf habitat.
Krista Beazley is a wolf biologist on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. She tracks the movements of Mexican gray wolves that live on the land. Scientists have put special radio collars on wolves. These collars send out beeping signals(蜂鸣信号) to a special hand-held antenna(手持天线). Biologists like Beazley use these antennas to track the wolves. She also follows their footprints and droppings. Wolf droppings tell biologists what the wolf ate, where it spends much of its time, and if it is sick. Beazley makes sure the wolves are alive and healthy.
The number of Mexican gray wolves living on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation is growing. Despite this remarkable progress, the species is still endangered. The White Mountain Apache Tribe continues to try to protect these wolves.
The White Mountain Apache Tribe also works to protect many other rare plant and animal species. For example, they saved the Apache trout from extinction by closing certain areas to fishing and by building trout habitats. They also protect habitats for animals like the Mexican spotted owl. The White Mountain Apache Tribe has a close connection with all of nature. Tribe members believe humans must honor the animals and nature around them.
()8. Why did Mexican gray wolves almost die out during the 1800s and 1900s?
A. They were eaten by farm animals.
B. They were killed by cattle farmers.
C. Government passed laws to hunt them.
D. They hardly survived in the extreme climates.
()9. What was the result of the Endangered Species Act being passed?
A. The Mexican gray wolf was protected.
B. The Mexican gray wolf disappeared completely.
C. The White Mountain Apache Tribe settled in Arizona.
D. The Fort Apache Indian Reservation became a wolf habitat.
()10. What may best describe Krista Beazley?
A. Kind and courageous.
B. Careful and confident.
C. Hardworking and caring.
D. Responsible and humorous.
()11. What do we know about the White Mountain Apache Tribe?
A. They care about animals and nature around them.
B. They work hard to build habitats for all animals.
C. Their unique task is to protect Mexican gray wolves.
D. They try to keep Mexican gray wolves from increasing.
D

8.B 9.A 10.C 11.A
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了墨西哥灰狼过去和现在的情况。
8. B 解析:细节理解题。根据文章第一段中“In the 1800s, cattle farmers were worried that these wolves would hunt and eat their farm animals. During the 1800s and 1900s, farmers killed many of these wolves to try to protect their animals. These wolves almost went extinct.”可知，墨西哥灰狼在19世纪和20世纪几乎灭绝是因为他们被养牛的农民杀死了。故选B。
9. A 解析:细节理解题。根据文章第二段“In 1976, the U. S. government passed the Endangered Species Act. These wolves were finally protected! And with help, the species continues to survive today.”可知，《濒危物种法》通过的结果是墨西哥灰狼受到了保护。故选A。
10. C 解析:推理判断题。根据文章第四段中的“Krista Beazley is a wolf biologist on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. She tracks the movements of Mexican gray wolves that live on the land.”和“She also follows their footprints and droppings. Wolf droppings tell biologists what the wolf ate, where it spends much of its time, and if it is sick. Beazley makes sure the wolves are alive and healthy.”可知，克里斯塔·比兹利既勤奋又细心。故选C。
11. A 解析:细节理解题。根据文章最后一段中的“Tribe members believe humans must honor the animals and nature around them.”可知，白山阿帕奇部落的人关心周围的动物和大自然。故选A。