英语阅读理解练习题

英语阅读理解练习题
### English Reading Comprehension Exercise
Passage:
The Amazon Rainforest, often referred to as the "lungs of the Earth," is a vast tropical rainforest that stretches across the northern South America. It is the largest rainforest on the planet, covering an area of approximately 5.5 million square kilometers. The Amazon is home to an incredibly diverse range of flora and fauna, with an estimated 400
billion individual trees representing more than 16,000 species.
The Amazon River, the second longest river in the world, flows through the rainforest and plays a crucial role in its ecosystem. It provides water to the surrounding areas and supports a variety of aquatic life. The river and its tributaries are also a vital resource for the indigenous communities that have lived in harmony with the forest for centuries.
One of the most fascinating aspects of the Amazon Rainforest is its biodiversity. It is estimated that it hosts over 400 billion different types of insects, more than 2.5 million species of spiders, and tens of thousands of species of plants. The Amazon is also home to numerous species of birds,
mammals, and reptiles, many of which are found nowhere else on Earth.
The rainforest faces significant challenges due to deforestation and climate change. Illegal logging, agricultural expansion, and mining activities have led to the loss of large areas of the forest. This not only threatens the unique species that live there but also has a global impact, as the Amazon plays a critical role in regulating the Earth's climate by absorbing carbon dioxide.
Conservation efforts are underway to protect the Amazon Rainforest. Governments, NGOs, and local communities are working together to combat deforestation and promote sustainable practices. The preservation of the Amazon is essential not only for the countless species that depend on
it but also for the health of our planet.
Questions:
1. What is the Amazon Rainforest often called, and why?
2. How large is the Amazon Rainforest, and what is its geographical location?
3. What role does the Amazon River play in the ecosystem of the rainforest?
4. What is the estimated number of insect species in the Amazon Rainforest?
5. What are some of the challenges the Amazon Rainforest faces?
6. How are various entities working to protect the Amazon Rainforest?
Answers:
1. The Amazon Rainforest is often called the "lungs of the Earth" because of its significant role in absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen.
2. The Amazon Rainforest is approximately 5.5 million square kilometers in size and is located in the northern part of South America.
3. The Amazon River provides water to the surrounding areas, supports aquatic life, and is a vital resource for the indigenous communities.
4. The Amazon Rainforest is estimated to host over 400
billion different types of insects.
5. The Amazon Rainforest faces challenges such as deforestation, climate change, illegal logging, agricultural expansion, and mining activities.
6. Governments, NGOs, and local communities are working together through conservation efforts, combating deforestation, and promoting sustainable practices to protect the Amazon Rainforest.。