Preserving Nature for Future
European concern for wildlife was outlined by Dr.Peter Baum,an expert in the environment and natural resources division of the council,when he spoke at a conference arranged by the administrators of a British national park.The park is one of the few areas in Europe to hold the councils diplomafor nature reservesof me highest quality, and Dr.Baum had come to present it to the park once again.He was afraid that public opinion was turning against national parks,and that those set up in the 1960s and 1970s could not be set up today.But Dr.Baum clearly remained a strong supporter of the view that natural environments needed.To be allowed to survive in peace in their own right.
We forget that they are the guarantee of life systems,on which any built-up area ultimately depends.Dr.Baum went on.We could manage without most industrial products,but we could not manage without nature.However, our natural environment areas,which are the original parts of our countryside,have shrunkto become mere islands in a spoiled and highly polluted 1andmass.
A Britain is the only country where wildlife needs more protection.
C there are fewer species of reptiles and butterflies in Europe than elsewhere
32 Why did Dr.Baum come to a British national park?
B Because he was concerned about its management.
D Because it had never before received a diploma from the Council
A people should create more natural environment areas
C certain areas of countryside should be preserved.
34 In Dr.Baums opinion.the view that a nature reserve should serve as a tourist attraction is
B revolutionary.
D traditional.
A We have developed industry at the expense of countryside.
C People living On islands should protect natural resources for their survival.
答案解析
32.A 该题问的是:Baum博士为什么来到一个英国国家公园?第二段有这么一个句子,意思是:Baum博士来到这里,目的是要把委员会的最高质量自然保护区证书再次给这个公园。由此可见,A是正确的答案。
34.C 该题问的是:Baum博士是怎样看待自然保护区应该用做旅游景点的观点的?答案可在第三段中找到。