Ⅴ. Complete the passage with the sentences in the box (one extra option), and answer the question.
Elephants are one of the world’s biggest animals on land. 19.
Ears not just for hearing Elephants do not just use their ears for hearing. They also use their ears as large fans to keep them cool during hot weather.
Magic trunks Elephant trunks are amazing and can do many things. 20. Elephants use trunks to grab food, drink water, and talk to other elephants. The trunk has lots of muscles, making it one of the strongest parts of an elephant’s body.
Growing tusks(长牙) People can also tell a lot about an elephant by its tusks. 21. So, the longer the tusks are, the older the elephant is. Male and female African elephants both grow tusks, while only male Asian elephants can grow them.
22. Study shows that elephants can remember other elephants for a long time. Their memories also help them remember things and places well. So it can help them find enough food and water.
A. Elephants never forget.
B. Let’s take a look at some of them.
C. An elephant’s tusks never stop growing.
D. From their big ears to their good memories, there is a lot to learn about these big animals.
E. They act like hands, noses, and tools all in one.
23. Do you like elephants? Why? (Answer within 15 words)

19. D 20. E 21. C 22. A
23. Yes, I do. Because they are smart and strong.（答案不唯一，言之有理即可）

【分析】
本题为英语语篇补全题加开放性问答题，解题思路为：1. 通读全文，明确文章围绕大象的不同特点展开；2. 逐空分析上下文逻辑，匹配对应选项（总起句、功能解释、特点关联、主旨句等）；3. 回答问题需符合字数要求，结合大象特点合理表达。
【解析】
1. 19空：前文提到大象是陆地最大动物之一，后文分述耳朵、象鼻等多个特点，D选项“从它们的大耳朵到好记忆，有很多关于这些大动物要了解的内容”起到总领下文的作用，故选D。
2. 20空：前文说明象鼻能做很多事，后文举例象鼻的具体用途，E选项“它们像手、鼻子和工具的结合”解释了象鼻的多功能性，故选E。
3. 21空：后文提到长牙越长大象越老，C选项“大象的长牙从不停止生长”是长牙与年龄关联的原因，故选C。
4. 22空：后文围绕大象的记忆力展开，A选项“大象从不忘记”是该段的主旨，故选A。
5. 23题：开放性问题需在15词内，结合大象的特点回答，如“是的，我喜欢。因为它们聪明又强壮”符合要求。
【答案】
19. D 20. E 21. C 22. A；23. Yes, I do. Because they are smart and strong.
【知识点】
英语语篇补全；开放性情景问答
【点评】
本题考查学生对语篇逻辑的理解与信息匹配能力，以及简单的口语表达，题型常规，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6