七、任务型阅读。（2025·江苏宿迁·调研）
阅读短文，回答下列问题。
The ocean is an amazing part of our planet. It covers more than 70% of the earth's surface, making it a huge and important place.
The ocean has different zones. Near the shore, the water is shallow, and sunlight can reach the bottom. Here, colourful coral reefs grow like underwater gardens. Many fish, crabs, and other small sea animals live among the corals. As we go deeper, it gets darker and colder. Some deep-sea creatures have special features. For example, some can make their own light to find food or mates in the dark.
The ocean is also important for our planet in many ways. It helps to control the earth's climate. Ocean currents(洋流) move heat around the world, affecting the weather in different places. Besides, the ocean provides a lot of food for us. We catch fish and other seafood from the ocean.
Sadly, the ocean is facing problems. Pollution from plastic waste and oil spills is harming sea life. We need to protect the ocean to keep it beautiful and healthy for future generations.
1. What percentage of the earth's surface does the ocean cover?
More than 70%.
2. What can be found near the shore where the water is shallow?
Colourful coral reefs.
3. Why do some deep-sea creatures make their own light?
To find food or mates.
4. How does the ocean help the earth?
By helping to control the earth's climate.
5. Would you like to help the ocean? Why?
Yes. Because it is important for our life.(答案不唯一)
解析：
【分析】
任务型阅读的解题思路是：先通读问题明确核心考点，带着问题回到原文定位对应段落，查找与问题相关的细节信息；最后根据原文内容整理答案，开放题需结合原文主旨合理作答。
【解析】
1. 定位原文第一段：“It covers more than 70% of the earth's surface”，直接提取对应内容。
2. 定位原文第二段：“Near the shore, the water is shallow...Here, colourful coral reefs grow like underwater gardens”，提取对应信息。
3. 定位原文第二段：“some can make their own light to find food or mates in the dark”，提取目的状语。
4. 定位原文第三段：“It helps to control the earth's climate”，整理成规范表述。
5. 为开放题，结合原文中海洋的重要性，给出合理答案即可。
【答案】
1. More than 70%.
2. Colourful coral reefs.
3. To find food or mates.
4. By helping to control the earth's climate.
5. Yes. Because it is important for our life.
【知识点】
任务型阅读、细节理解题
【点评】
本题为任务型阅读，前4题考查原文细节信息的定位提取，第5题是开放类试题，整体侧重学生快速查找原文的能力，难度较低。
【难度系数】
0.8
