文章大意:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了兄妹两在了解到猎豹即将灭绝的事实后,通过自己的方式成立组织来号召所有人关心濒危动物,鼓励他们从小事做起,来帮助濒危动物。他们相信任何人都可以为濒危动物出一份力。
Olivia Ries was just seven years old when she and her eight-year-old brother Carter adopted a cheetah(猎豹) in South Africa.
“When my sister and I first learned back in 2009 that species like the cheetah may be extinct in the wild by the time we have kids, it scared us. We knew we had to do something to help them,” says Carter. “There are so many people(young and old alike) who just don’t know what is happening to so many species, just like we didn’t. Olivia and I want to make sure we reach as many people around the world as possible and help them to understand how serious the situation really is.”
To do that, the kids started One More Generation(OMG), an organization with the motto: “Preserving endangered species for one more generation and beyond.”
Now, ten years later, Olivia and Carter have travelled all over the world spreading their message. They’ve been interviewed on national television, participated in marches and fundraisers and won awards for their work. In 2015, they were invited to Vietnam by the United States Embassy to participate in a programme to save rhinos. All that they’ve done for animals and the environment is much too long to list!
“Our number one message to everyone we meet is ‘Remember, anyone can make a difference…if we can, you can too,’” says Olivia. “We want all people to understand that what Carter and I are doing is not necessarily something special; it is something that we all should be doing. You can start small by simply adopting an animal. Do some research on the species you are interested in, and find a good organization offering adoptions. My brother and I take our birthday money and allowance money to adopt animals all the time.”
14. How did Olivia and Carter feel when learning cheetahs faced extinction?
A.Angry and guilty. | B.Shocked and concerned |
C.Anxious and helpless. | D.Hopeful and determined |
15. What does Paragraph 4 mainly tell about Olivia and Carter?
A.They organized activities to raise money. | B.They took measures to save rhinos |
C.They made efforts to list extinct species. | D.They contributed a lot to dying species. |
16. What do Olivia’s words suggest?
A.Anyone can help by starting small | B.Anyone can do something special. |
C.Anyone should do research on species | D.Anyone should donate to adoption organizations. |
17. If you’re to offer Olivia a gift, which might she expect most?
A.Adopting a panda in the name of both her and me. | B.Making her a furry dog with my own hands |
C.Buying her a doll of the latest style. | D.Mailing her a handmade postcard. |