Question

Next autumn when you see wild geese (大雁) heading south for the winter flying in a V formation you might think about what scientists have discovered as to why they fly that way.

As each bird flaps (拍打) its wings, it creates an uplift (上升力) for the bird immediately following. By flying in a V formation the whole group adds at least 71% greater flying range (航程) than if each bird flies on its own.

People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going more quickly and easily because they are traveling on the push of one another.

When a wild goose falls out of the formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance (阻力) of trying to go alone and quickly tries to get back into the formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird in front. When the head goose gets tired, it flies back into the formation and another goose flies to the front. It is wise to take turns doing difficult jobs whether it be people or wild geese flying south.

Wild geese honk (发出雁叫声) from behind to inspire those up front to keep up their speed. What can we learn from this?

When a wild goose gets sick or wounded by gunshots, and falls out of the formation, two other geese will fall out with that goose and follow it down to lend help and protection. They will stay with the fallen goose until it is able to fly or until it dies, and only then will they go on with their own or with another formation to catch up with their group.

1.Wild geese fly in a V formation in order to ________.

A. protect themselves from danger

B. fly more quickly and easily

C. help the sick and wounded

D. fly much higher in the sky

2.If a wild goose falls out of the V formation, ________.

A. the other geese will call it back

B. the other geese will fly with it

C. it will try to get back into the group

D. it will fall behind the whole group

3.What can we learn from the fifth paragraph?

A. We should try to lead others to move forward.

B. We should give people facing difficulties encouragement.

C. We should believe in those who offer us help.

D. We should care more about the old and sick.

4.When a wild goose becomes sick or is wounded, ________.

A. it will be left alone and will fall on the ground

B. the whole group will stop flying

C. two other geese will stay with it to offer help

D. other geese will honk to give it encouragement

Answer

1.B

2.C

3.B

4.C

【解析】

试题分析: 本文是一篇说明文。介绍了秋天大雁南飞过程。

1.1】B 推理判断题。根据第二段By flying in a V formation the whole group adds at least 71% greater flying range (航程) than if each bird flies on its own.可知，以V字飞行能使整个团体比单个大雁的航程多至少百分之71，也就是排成V字形飞起来会更快更轻松，这样才能飞得远，故选B。

2.2】C 细节理解题。根据第三段When a wild goose falls out of the formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance (阻力) of trying to go alone and quickly tries to get back into the formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird in front. （如果一只野生大雁脱离了V字型队伍，它会突然感受到空气的阻力，并且很快回到队伍以利用领头鸟的抬升力），故选C。

3.3】B 推理判断题。根据第五段中Wild geese honk (发出雁叫声) from behind to inspire those up front to keep up their speed.“野生大雁从后面发出叫声鼓励前面的大雁保持速度。”根据句意联想到人类社会。所以选B。

4.4】C 推理判断题。根据第六段中When a wild goose gets sick or wounded by gunshots, and falls out of the formation, two other geese will fall out with that goose and follow it down to lend help and protection.（一旦有只野雁生病或是受了枪伤跟不上队伍，那么两只野雁将会退出队伍陪伴这只野雁，并给予帮助和保护）可知，选C。

考点：考查科普类短文阅读。