阅读理解练习 附答案

一、阅读精讲

Recently a program called Apps for Apes was started by the New York-baxxxxsed nonprofit organization OrangutanOutreach. The program introduces Apple’s iPad to orangutans in zoos.

How could orangutans react to seeing another orangutan using the iPad when they themselves are not using it? Mr. Zimmerman explains that the orangutans all want to use the tablet when they see it. This desire could come from wanting their caretaker’s same attention.

Mr. Zimmerman told us what happens in a situation where the mother of a baby orangutan uses the iPad with an animal caretaker. When the baby orangutan sees the iPad he will jump over and want to play with them. In this case he advises having two iPads and caretakers to work with the mother and the baby.

Another example comes from an animal sanctuary in Florida.

“At the Center for Great Apes in Florida when we use an iPad with Mari a female orangutan Pongo a big male who lives with Mari gets jealous and wants the attention. So he comes running over and wants to use the iPad.”

How do orangutans react to seeing visitors using iPads? Mr. Zimmerman says this behavior has not been reported. But he says orangutans are used to being taken pictures with other devices. So they don’t mind anything pointing at them such as a c amera or a phone.

Mr. Zimmerman adds that the orangutans do recognize the iPad but to know what they are thinking is a bit more difficult.

We are expecting mind readers to tell us what a great ape is thinking or someone has developed an app for that?

1、Words and phrases

（1）react to 对……做出反应

He didn't react to the question.

（2）want to do sth. 想要做某事

John want to go shopping with his mother.约翰想和妈妈去逛街。

（3）come from 来自于，相当于be from

He comes/is from America.他来自于美国。

（4）jump over 跳过，越过

I'm gonna jump over it! 我要跳了！

（5）be used to doing 习惯做某事

I'm used to running every morning. 我习惯了每天早晨跑步。

He has been used to doing homework after coming home.他已经习惯了回家后做作业。

（6）take pictures 照相，相当于take photos

We took many photos in the park last Sunday.我们上周日在公园找了很多照片。

（7）mind doing sth. 介意做某事

Do you mind opening the door?你介意打开门吗？

2、Listening practice

Recently a program called Apps for Apes was started by the New York-baxxxxsed nonprofit organization Orangutan Outreach. The program introduces Apple’s iPad to orangutans in zoos.

How could orangutans react to seeing another orangutan using the iPad when they themselves are not using it? Mr. Zimmerman explains that the orangutans all want to use the tablet when they see it. This desire could come from wa nting their caretaker’s same attention.

Mr. Zimmerman told us what happens in a situation where the mother of a baby orangutan uses the iPad with an animal caretaker. When the baby orangutan sees the iPad he will jump over and want to