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Elephants might be the most well-known and well-loved animal
in African wildlife. But conservation (保护) of the African elephant still faces
special difficulties. While the elephant population is half of what it was 40
years ago, some areas of Africa have more elephants than populated areas can
support. That's why AWF scientists are studying elephant behavior, protecting
habitats and finding ways for humans to live peacefully with elephants in
Africa.
Years ago, overhunting and the ivory trade were the biggest
threats to elephants' survival. Luckily, ivory bans (禁令), hunting rules and protected areas
protect elephants from these dangers today.
The 21st century brings a different challenge to elephant
conservation—land-use. Elephants walk across borders and outside parks and
other protected areas. So they often destroy crops, causing conflicts (冲突) between local farmers and these big
animals.
Successful conservation strategies (策略) must allow elephants to walk freely
in their natural habitats while reducing conflicts between elephants and local
people.
AWF researchers are searching for a way to give both
elephants and people the space they need. The AWF is collecting information on
elephant habitats and behavior. The information they gather will help to
develop the widest possible space for elephants.
The AWF is helping elephants by protecting their habitats.
And they also work with local famers to improve their life in order to
encourage them to protect rather than destroy elephants.
(1)
The first paragraph of the text is mainly to tell readers _____.
A . African elephants are endangered now
B . there remains a lot to do to protect African elephants
C . African elephants are popular animals
D . the number of African elephants has increased over the years
(2)
What is the biggest difficulty in protecting African elephants now?
A . They are still being killed.
B . Their habitats are being destroyed.
C . They don't have enough food.
D . They can't live in peace with farmers.
(3)
To protect elephants, the AWF does all the following EXCEPT _____.
A . keeping elephants
B . protecting elephants' habitats
C . doing research on elephants
D . helping farmers improve their life
(4)
What is the best title for the text?
A . African elephants conservation
B . Living with African elephants
C . African elephants' situation
D . African elephants being endangered
答案: B
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