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阅读理解     In 1985. Charlie Burrell inherited (继承) a piece of land in West Sussex, England, which is 3. 500 acres. It had been in his family for more than 200 years. As it was a failing farm, he and his wife. Isabella Tree, were all set to run a traditional farm, but soon realized the costs far outweighed the profits. The land wasn't suitable for growing crops anymore.     So. in 2001, the couple decided to try something else — an experiment in "rewilding", or restoring environments to their natural state. They reintroduced native species, including Tamworth pigs, Exmoor ponies, longhorn cattle, and deer. Then they took out all the fences and let the animals wander freely.     In the following years, the land went through an incredible change. The once neat fields were covered with bushes, creating habitats where new plant and animal species could grow.     Now it's home to many different creatures, including two rare species of bats, nightingales, peregrine falcons, white storks, and even turtle doves, whose numbers have dropped by 98 percent in the U. K. over the last few decades!     "We were living in a biological desert. Now, ecologists are blown away all the time by just the amount of life here," Isabella said. "It shows the potential that this kind of project has for changing trends of biodiversity decline.     What's more, the land is now profitable! Charlie and Isabella offer multiple services there, including walking tours, safaris, photography classes, and rewilding workshops. They also sell meat to control their large animal populations, and even allow visitors to spend a night outside in the tents they set up.     What a promising outcome! This is amazing news for conservationists and shows that our planet can be returned to its natural glory, if only we let it. Now, it's a beautiful reminder of how ecosystems can be restored by letting Mother Nature take the control. （1） What did the couple do with the land? A . They planted trees on it. B . They raised animals on it. C . They restored it to its natural state. D . They transformed it into a traditional farm. （2） What does the underlined phrase "blown away" in Paragraph 5 mean? A . Amused. B . Impressed. C . Disappointed. D . Confused. （3） Which is one of the ways the couple make profits? A . Selling tents to tourists. B . Selling what they grow on the land. C . Killing animals and selling the meat. D . Drawing rare animals and selling the pictures. （4） What can be inferred about the couple? A . They have creative ideas. B . They succeeded through hard labor. C . They are too lazy to manage a farm. D . They care more about money than the ecosystem. 答案： C B C A

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