2019 高考英语二轮阅读理解精选专练系列（01）及解析 <br />A <br />Monarch Butterflies <br />One of the last West Coast homes of the Monarch butterfly, a type of insect may <br />soon disappear. Strangely, it is in a town that calls itself Butterfly U.S.A., <br />Pacific Grove, California. <br />The town of Pacific Grove loves the butterflies. Every year they have a parade <br />(游行) and hundreds of children dress up as butterflies. Monarch butterflies are <br />the town mascot. Tourism is very important, and many people come to see the <br />butterflies. The butterflies are good for the development of the town. <br />In 1981 there were so many butterflies it looked like it was raining butterflies. <br />Tens of thousands of Monarchs stayed on tree branches near Pacific Grove. Now there <br />are not so many. The building goes on a little bit at a time, and you don’t notice <br />it day by day. Over time, you can see that there has been a lot of development. As <br />new buildings go up, many trees are cut down. This reduces the natural homes for <br />the butterflies. <br />Monarchs travel hundreds of miles each year, returning to the same woods, often <br />to the same trees. The female Monarchs need milkweed to lay their eggs; the males <br />will follow the females. <br />Millions of Monarchs have traveled regularly along the same path for thousands <br />of years. They start their trip in the mountains of Mexico and travel to the middle <br />part of America. If the woods where the butterflies live are destroyed, the whole <br />species (物种) could be lost. There have been Monarch butterflies along the coast <br />of California for as long as man can remember, but no one is sure how much longer <br />they will last. <br />56．Which of the following is true about Monarch butterflies in Pacific Grove? <br /> A．They have disappear. <br />B．They come to stay every year. <br />C．They help develop the town’s tourism. <br />D．They give a name to Pacific Grove. <br />57．The unde rlined word “mascot” in Paragraph 2 probably refers to ________. <br />A．a new type of butterfly <br />B．an insect believed to bring good luck <br />C．a parade organized by Pacific Grove <br />D．a special dress for children in Pacific Grove <br />58．What problem do Monar ch butterflies face now? <br />A．New buildings take up their living space. <br />B．There has been too much rain in recent years. <br />C．Their natural homes are destroyed by tourism. <br />D．They have to travel a long distance to get home. <br />59．Where do Monarch butterflies start their trip to Pacific Grove? <br /> A．From Central America. B．From the West Coast. <br />C．From the West Coast. D．From Mexico. <br />B <br /> If there’s a child in your house who likes pixies(精灵),nature, or magic, Tinker <br />Bell and the Lost Treasure is sure to be a hit. This beautifully animated film(动画 <br />片)is a first class production in every way, and features the familiar voices of <br />Kristin Chenoweth, Anjelica Huston, Jane Horrocks, Lucy Liu, and Raven Symone. ...
