1 . In the dim light of an early autumn evening, Alexander, a hunter: known as much for his solitude as for his skill, ventured into the untamed (原始的) heart of the jungle. Each step he took was measured and careful, a respect for the ancient wilderness where every breath was a story, and man was but a fleeting shadow.
For years, whispers of a tiger, not just any tiger but one whose fur caught the last rays of the sun, had reached Alexander. A creature so splendid and fearsome, it was said to be more myth than flesh. On this day, as the shadows lengthened and the jungle whispered its age-old secrets, Alexander sought not just the tiger, but a confrontation with the very essence of the wild itself. As dusk settled, painting the world in colors of gold and shadow, the boundary between predator and prey seemed to dissolve. The air was heavy with anticipation, the kind that precedes storms and stories.
Then, in a clearing where the jungle seemed to hold its breath, the tiger appeared. It was as if the sun had woven itself into the fabric of its being, its fur a blend of flame and night. For a moment, the world shrank to the space between the hunter named Alexander and the legend made flesh before him.
Their gazes locked, a silent understanding passing between man and beast. Here was Alexander, a man who had walked through shadows to stand in the light of a legend, and the tiger, an embodiment of the wild’s untouchable majesty. In that eternal moment, Alexander saw not a prey but a sovereign of nature, a being whose right to wander the dusk was as undeniable as the setting sun.
With a respect born of countless sunsets and the silent tales they told, Alexander slowly lowered his rifle (步枪). The act was not one of defeat but of profound respect-a recognition of the bond that ties every living thing to the pulse of the earth. The tiger, its gaze still locked with Alexander’s, seemed to acknowledge this unspoken pact. Then, it turned and melted into the shadows, leaving behind a trail of twilight.
Alexander left the jungle that night without a trophy (战利品), but his soul was alight with a tale of fire and twilight. He had sought a legend and found a truth far greater: in the wild’s heart, where shadows and light dance, there lies a respect so deep it transcends the hunt. This encounter, a dance with the untamed, would echo in Alexander’s heart long after the jungle’s whispers faded into the dawn.
1. What was Alexander’s primary reason for venturing into the jungle?A.To find a place to set up camp. |
B.To hunt a tiger rumored to have a fur like the setting sun. |
C.To escape from the challenges of modern life. |
D.To meet other hunters and share stories. |
A.He captures the tiger to prove its existence. |
B.He shoots the tiger to claim his trophy. |
C.He attempts to trap the tiger but fails |
D.He lowers his rifle, choosing not to shoot the tiger. |
A.complex language. | B.long sentences. |
C.straightforward storytelling. | D.supernatural focus. |
A.The thrill of the hunt is unparalleled. |
B.True courage is demonstrated through dominance over nature. |
C.There is a profound respect that exists between man and nature. |
D.Technology has distanced man from understanding the natural world. |
A.The importance of bees to agriculture. | B.The factors in causing the decline of bees. |
C.The reasons for choosing a day for bees. | D.The ways to increase the diversity of bees. |
A.The change in their food forms. | B.The disappearance of their homes. |
C.The loss of some plants. | D.The poor harvest in agriculture. |
A.Raising awareness of protecting bees. | B.Keeping more people away from bees. |
C.Inspiring more art works about bees. | D.Encouraging professors to keep bees. |
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A.experience B. associated C.position D.claim E.accompanied F.conducted G.duration H.preserve I.breeze J.representative K.weighed |
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A. houses B. approaching C. appear D. talent E. exclusively F. lowered G. hiding H. limits I. dramatically J. natural K. sensitive |
Dolphin Senses
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A. dramatic B. concerns C. frequently D. threats E. revealed F. emerge G. previously H. keep I. deepened J. native K. exist |
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