小升初阅读练习（2）

Sydney must close its beaches

A dead whale washes up on the rocks near Sydney, Australia. Local leaders close nearby beaches to keep people safe. They are worried that the big dead animal will bring hungry sharks near the shore.

Workers cannot easily move the whale. The water is dangerous, and the rocks are sharp. Also, the body is already breaking down into parts. Experts say that many whales are swimming near the land this month.

Local people and rangers want to do a special ceremony for the animal. Leaders tell visitors not to swim in the sea right now.


核心词汇：
1.wash up /wɑːʃ ʌp/ 冲上岸，被冲到（岸边）
2.shark /ʃɑːrk/ 鲨鱼
3.shore /ʃɔːr/ 岸边，海滨
4.break down /breɪk daʊn/ 分解，腐烂
5.ceremony /ˈserəmoʊni/ 仪式，典礼
6.ranger /ˈreɪndʒər/ 护林员，巡护员

重点句型：
They are worried that the big dead animal will bring hungry sharks near the shore.
句型解析： be worried that + 从句 表示“担心……”。 that 引导宾语从句，说明担心的具体内容。



阅读理解
根据短文内容，判断下列句子正（T）误（F）：
( ) ① The whale died because of the sharp rocks.
( ) ② Workers can easily move the whale away from the rocks.
( ) ③ Experts say there are many whales swimming near the land this month.
( ) ④Visitors are allowed to swim in the sea as long as they are careful.



参考答案：
① F (短文未提及死因)
② F (Workers cannot easily move the whale)
③ T
④ F (Leaders tell visitors not to swim)