阅读理解 From time to time, Ding Peng makes his way across the waves to Zhongtiedun, an island in Zhejiang Province. He has made a point of coming back to visit it to greet and observe the Chinese crested terns(中华凤头燕鸥)over the past ten years. The medium-sized bird is 30—40 centimeters long, with gray wings and a white body. It was first discovered in Indonesia by Polish in 1861. The birds were spotted in 1937 on islands around Qingdao, Shandong Province, and it was not until 2000 that a bird photographer spotted them on the Matsu Islands off the coast of Fujian Province, which immediately caused a storm in international ornithology(鸟类学) circles for researchers assumed that the birds had already died out. Born in Lanzhou, Gansu Province, Ding grew up seeing barren(不毛的) mountains and sandstorms, and has an awareness of environmental protection at an early age. That was why, after graduating from university in 2012, he readily took a job offer from the Jiushan Archipelago National Nature Reserve(JANNR)in Zhejiang. "I love the sea and my major could be of some use in protecting it, "he says. Looking back at his life on the islands, Ding admits that it was very tough. There was no electricity to charge mobile phones and no air conditioner in hot summer, and drinking water was sent in by supply ships. The worst was the loneliness, though things took a turn for the better in 2017, when more volunteers came to join the bird protection team. Ding's contributions were recognized by the local authorities of Ningbo this year, who named him one of the city's"most beautiful people". "Everything was worth it, now that more people are aware of the importance of protecting the birds, and now that the number of the birds is on the rise, "Ding says.
(1)
Why did the researchers feel surprised when a Chinese crested tern was found in 2000?
A . Because the event made them shameful.
B . Because they were unable to catch it.
C . Because they thought the birds were extinct.
D . Because it was spotted by a photographer instead of them.
(2)
What was the main reason why Ding decided to work for JANNR?
A . His major.
B . Good salary.
C . The beautiful scenery.
D . Living experience at his hometown.
(3)
How is Ding's life on the islands?
A . Enjoyable.
B . Difficult.
C . Inspiring.
D . Adventurous.
(4)
What does Ding think of his team's work?
A . It's perfect.
B . It's regrettable.
C . It's pointless.
D . It's fruitful.
答案: C
D
B
D