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The population of white-tailed deer(白尾鹿) is growing rapidly in many parts of the
United States. As the population grows, food becomes a problem. Many deer die of hunger.
Others grow up to be small and unhealthy. To search for food, hungry deer move closer to
where humans live. They eat crops, vegetables and even trees. Besides, there is a large
number of deer staying near roads. It can cause traffic accidents. People admire the grace and
fast speed of deer. Most people don’t want these animals to be hungry or ill. Should people
take action to control the growing population of the deer?
Should People Take Direct Action?
Many people think that hunting is the best way to control the population of the animal.
Wildlife managers will see if there’s enough food in an area and decide its carrying capacity(容
量). Then hunters with licenses are sent to help control the number of the deer. Hunting is
usually not allowed in cities or the suburbs(郊区). However, some people have the idea of
catching the deer and moving them to other places. But this method is expensive and requires
finding another place that can accept the deer without breaking the balance of the ecosystem.
Scientists are also working to develop chemicals(化学制品) to control the birth rate(率) of
the population of the deer. But this plan works for only one year at a time.
Should People Take Indirect Action?
Some suggest bringing in natural enemies(敌人) of deer, such as wolves, lions and
bears, to areas with too many deer. But these animals could also hurt dogs, cats, and even
humans. Other communities have built tall fences(篱笆) to keep out the deer. However, this
is impossible for farmers.
▲
Some people are against any kind of action. They support(支持) leaving the deer alone.
Animal populations in an area naturally go up and down over time. Doing nothing means that
some deer will die of hunger or illness. But finally, the population will reach a size within the
carrying capacity of the environment.
So, let nature go its own way.
()8. According to the passage, the growing number of white-tailed deer can ______.
A. bring water pollution B. cause traffic accidents
C. bring serious illnesses D. cause nothing
()9. 创新考法—语篇逻辑题 Which one can be put in “ ▲ ”?
A. Should People Do Nothing? B. Should People Protect the Deer?
C. Should People Take Special Action? D. Should People Drive the Deer away?
()10. The writer most probably agrees that ______.
A. farmers can build fences to keep the deer out
B. people should leave the deer alone in the wild
C. hunting is the best way to control the population of the deer
D. it’s great to catch the deer and eat them
()11. The writer organizes(组织) this passage by ______.
A. telling stories B. using numbers
C. giving opinions D. describing scenes(场景)