8.For 10 years,I've been teaching animal behavior and conservation biology at the Boulder County Prison in Colorado.The course,mainly dealing with animal science,is one of the most popular in the prison.Prisoners have to earn the right to enroll (注册学习) and they work hard to get in.
One reason the course is so popular is that many prisoners find it easier to connect with animals than with people,because animals don't judge them.Many of the prisoners had lived with dogs,cats and other companion animals who were their best friends.They trust and empathize with animals with animals in ways they don't with humans.
Nevertheless,people,they have a misunderstanding of how animals treat one another.The prisoners have often had enough of"nature red in tooth and claw":many believe that their own"animal behavior"is what got them into trouble in the first place.I teach that though there is competition and aggression in the animal kingdom,there is also a lot of cooperation,empathy (共鸣) and sympathy.I explain that these behaviors are examples of"wild justice,"and this idea makes them rethink what it means to be an animal.
Many of the students desire to build healthy relationships,and they find that the class helps them.I use examples of the social behavior of group-living animals such as wolves as a model for developing and maintaining friendships among individuals who must work together for their own good and also for the good of the group.
It's clear that science inspires the students:our exchanges rival those that I've had in university classes.It also gives them hope.I know some students have gone back into education after their release while others have gone to work for humane societies or contributed time and money to conservation organizations.One went on to receive a master's degree in nature writing.
Science and humane education help the prisoners connect with values that they otherwise would not have done.It opens the door to understanding,trust,cooperation,community and hope.There's a large untapped population of individuals to whom science could mean a lot,if only they could get exposure to it.The class helps me,too.I get as much out of it as the students and it has made me a better teacher on the outside.
67.Why do many prisoners find it easier to get along with animals?A
A.Because animals don't judge them.
B.Because animals are their best friends.
C.Because animals are more sympathetic.
D.Because animals are their good companions.
68.What can be learnt about"animal behavior"according to Paragraph 3?D
A.It causes much trouble.
B.It means blood and cruelty.
C.It leads people to go to prison.
D.It includes both bad and good behaviors.
69.The author used wovles as an example toC.
A.explain the cruel side of group-living animals
B.provide the prisoners with more knowledge
C.help the prisoners understand the importance of cooperation
D.inform the prisoners that animals are cleverer than humans
70.What is the passage mainly about?B
A.Relationship between animals and prisoners.
B.Benefits of animal science course in the prison.
C.Difficulties in getting in animal science course.
D.Development of animal science in the prison.
分析 本文主要讲述了监狱里的犯人通过学习动物科学这门课程,增强了是非辨别能力,学会了信任,团结与合作,努力和奋斗.这样,他们内心充满了信心和希望.
解答 67.A 细节理解题.根据第二段many prisoners find it easier to connect with animals than with people,because animals don't judge them.可知许多囚犯发现与动物相处比与人更容易,因为动物不审判他们.故选A.
68.D 推理判断题.根据第三段their own"animal behavior"is what got them into trouble in the first place.I teach that though there is competition and aggression in the animal kingdom,there is also a lot of cooperation,empathy (共鸣) and sympathy.可知作者提到的"动物行为"包括"竞争,攻击",也包括"合作,共鸣,同情".故选D.
69.C 推理判断题.根据第四段such as wolves as a model for developing and maintaining friendships among individuals who must work together for their own good and also for the good of the group.可知作者使用"狼"做例子来说明:为了自己和团体的利益,人们需要一起合作.故选C.
70.B 主旨大意题.这篇文章主要告诉我们:监狱里的犯人通过学习动物科学这门课程,增强了是非辨别能力,学会了信任,团结与合作,努力和奋斗.这样,他们内心充满了信心和希望.故选B.
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