文章大意:本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了佛罗里达州基韦斯特海岸的珊瑚礁修复项目,该项目由Mote海洋实验室和战斗受伤退伍军人挑战组织合作进行。31名受伤退伍军人和6名Mote员工共同参与了这次修复任务,成功种植了创纪录的1040株珊瑚。
2 . Many researchers refer to coral reefs (珊瑚礁) as the rainforests of the sea because they are not only very beautiful but also cuucial to the health of our oceans. Sadly, these delicate ecosystems face they is from pollution and overfishing. In an inspiring cooperatton, Mote Marine Laboratory (MML) and the Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge (CWVC) have joined hands to restore (恢复) the coral reefs off the coast of Kev West, Florida.
On a sunny day in Key West, a group of 31 wounded and injured veteratis, together with six Mote staff members, set out on a misirn to restore the Higgs Head coral reef. Equipped with specialized waterproof prosthulies and a shared determination, the group managed to plant a record-breaking 1,040 corals on the reef.
The planting mission not only belps to replace corals lost to disease, hurricanes and rising water temperatures, but symbolizes the adaptation and strength of both wounded veterans and the coral reefs themselves. Dr. Michael P. Crosby, President of MML stated, “The inspirational CWVC motto ‘I am wounded, not conquered (征服)’ is also applicable to coral reefs in Key West.”
Florida’s populations of coral reefs were once filled with life. The living coral cover, which represents the proportion of the reef covered in living coral, has plummeted from over 30% four decades ago to a mere 1-5% today, however. MML’s research and restoration programs offer hope for the recovery of Florida’s coral reefs and other coral ecosystems worldwide.
As wounded veterans and scientists work side by side to restore coral reefs, the impact of their collective efforts extends far beyond the ocean floor. The restoration missions not only help to heal the wounds of war but also provide a renewed sense of purpose for those who have sacrificed so much. Andrew Lourake, CWVC Vice President confirms, “The challenge, friendship and knowing they are making a difference are the highlight of the year for almost all our participants.”
By combining cutting-edge science, community engagement, and the spirit of resilience (复原), MML and CWVC are paving the way for a brighter future for our coral reefs. They inspire us all to protect and preserve these invaluable ecosystems, ensuring that future generations can wonder at their beauty and biodiversity.
1. Why does the author mention coral reefs in paragraph 1?
A.To lead in the topic of the text. |
B.To compare them with rainforests. |
C.To highlight the threats facing them. |
D.To focus on their significance in ocean’s health. |
2. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A.The motivational effect of the motto. |
B.The mufupte significance of this mission. |
C.The background for carrying out the mission. |
D.The cooperation of veterans and Mote staff members. |
3. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “plummeted” in paragraph 4?
A.Spread widely. | B.Improved greatly. |
C.Disappeared completely. | D.Decreased sharply. |
4. What’s Andrew Lourake’s attitude towards the group’s restoration of coral reefs?
A.Unclear. | B.Critical. | C.Appreciative. | D.Doubtful. |