专题 14 阅读理解说明文2024 年Passage 1【2024 全国甲卷】Animals can express their needs using a lot of ways. For instance, almost all animals have distinct vocals (声音) that they rely on to either ask for help, scare away any dangerous animals or look for shelter. But cats are special creatures who possess amazing vocalization skills. They are able to have entire conversations with humans using meows and you're able to interpret it. If a pet cat is hungry, it will keep meowing to attract attention and find food. However, when a cat is looking for affection, they tend to produce stretched and soft meows. Meowing starts as soon as a baby cat is brought to life and uses it to get the mother's attention and be fed. Cats have many heightened senses, but their sense of smell is quite impressive. They use their noses to assess their environment and look out for any signs of danger. They will sniff out specific areas before they choose a place to relax. However, another way the cats are able to distinguish between situations is by looking for familiar smells. Your cat will likely smell your face and store the smell in its memory and use it to recognize you in the future. That's why most pet cats are able to tell immediately if their owners were around any other cats, which they don't usually like. Dogs are known for their impressive fetching habit, but cats take this behavior up a notch. Many cats will find random objects outside and bring them to their owners. This is a very old habit that's been present in all kinds of predators (食肉动物). Cats bring gifts for their owners to show they love you. These adorable little hunters are just doing something that it's been in their nature since the beginning of time. So just go along with it!4. What can be learned about cats' meowing from the first paragraph?A. It's a survival skill.B. It's taught by mother cats.C. It's hard to interpret.D. It's getting louder with age.5. How does a pet cat assess different situations?A. By listening for sounds.B. By touching familiar objects.C. By checking on smells.D. By communicating with other cats.6. Which best explains the phrase "take. . . up notch" in paragraph 3?A. Perform appropriately.B. Move faster.C. Act strangely.D. Do better.7. What is a suitable title for the text?A. Tips on Finding a Smart CatB. Understanding Your Cat's BehaviorC. Have Fun with Your CatD. How to Keep Your Cat Healthy Passage 2【2024 新课标Ⅰ卷】In the race to document the species on Earth before they go extinct, researchers and citizen scientists have collected billions of records. Today, most records of biodiversity are often in the form of photos, videos, and other digital records. Though they are useful for detecting shifts in the number and variety of species in an area, a new Stanford study has found that this type of record is not perfe...
