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四平戏

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四平戏又称四坪或四棚,原为明代安徽徽州地区的一个剧种,俗称四平腔。四平戏从不同的途径传入福建,因其戏台大、演出灯火大、锣鼓声响大、唱腔音响大而被称为“大戏”。流行福建诏安、云霄、平和一带的闽南四平戏,从其剧目种类和来源、从音乐特色和曲调、从对白语言和内容等,与潮音戏、乱弹戏和正字戏都有着密切的关系。有学者肯定,台湾四平戏是闽南的四平戏,由福建传入。在台湾,四平戏主要流行于新竹、苗栗一带。清末民初,四平戏在台湾渐渐衰微。

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Animal Conservation

Many animal and plant species have become extinct(灭绝的)and many more are in critical danger. Finding ways to protect the earth's wildlife and conserve(保护)the natural world they inhabit(居住)is now more important than ever.

Dodo

The Dodo is a classic example of how human caused damage to the earth's biology. The flightless Dodo was native to the Island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. It lived off fruit fallen from the island's trees and lived unthreatened until humans arrived in 1505. The easily controlled bird became a source of food for sailors and was attacked by animals introduced to the island by humans such as pigs, monkeys and rats. The population of Dodos rapidly decreased and last one was killed in 1681.

Rhinos

The Rhino (犀牛) horn is a highly prized item for Asian medicine. This has led to the animal being hunted in its natural habitat. Once widespread in Africa and Eurasia, most rhinos now live in protected natural parks and reserves(保护区). Their numbers have rapidly decreased in the last 50 years, and the animals remain under constant threat from poachers(偷猎者).

The Giant Panda

The future of the World Wildlife Fund's symbol is far from certain. As few as 1000 remain in the wild. The Chinese government has set up 33 panda reserves to protect these beautiful animals and made poaching them punishable with 20 years in prison. However, The panda's distinct black and white patched coat fetches a high price on the black market and determined poachers still pose(造成)one of the most serious threats to the animals continued existence.

Whales

The International Whaling Commission is fighting to ensure the survival of the whale species. Despite the fact that one-third the world's oceans have been declared whale sanctuaries(保护区), 7 out of 13 whale species remain endangered. Hunted for their rich supply of oil, their numbers have decreased to just 300. Collisions(碰撞)with ships, poisonous pollution and being caught in fishing nets are other major causes of whale deaths.

Tigers

The last 100 years has seen a 95% reduction in the numbers of remaining tigers to between 5000 and 7000 and The Bali, Javan, and Caspian tigers are already extinct. The South China tiger is precariously close to disappearing, with only 20 to 30 still alive. Like the Rhino horn, tigers’ bones and organs are sought after for traditional Chinese medicines. These items are traded illegally along with tiger skins.

小题1:It implies that _______.

A.The Dodo lacked the ability to protect itself from other animals

B.Sailors to the Island of Mauritius lived mainly on the Dodo

C.The Dodo used to be a strong animal that liked fighting.

D.The Dodo, pigs, monkeys and rats were the natives to the Island of Mauritius小题2:Which group of the following animals has already ceased to exist according to the text?

A.The Dodo, Rhino and Giant Panda.

B.The Rhino, Whale and South China Tiger.

C.The Rhino, Panda, Whale and Tiger.

D.The Dodo and the Bali, Javan, and Caspian tigers.小题3:______ can serve as a cure for certain diseases.

A.The whale’s rich oil

B.The panda's black and white patched coat

C.The Rhino horn and tigers’ bones and organs

D.The Dodo’s delicious meat小题4:Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A.The number of South China tigers has reached crisis point.

B.Many animals are threatened with extinction as a result of human activity.

C.People hunt for the endangered animals for high profit.

D.The Whale is the representing mark for the World Wildlife Fund.

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