Question

John James Audubon was born in 1785 and died in 1851, but his name is still talked about every day. Audubon was a scientist who loved nature. He wanted to show people the importance of nature in their lives. He was especially interested in birds, and painted many beautiful pictures of them.

  In1950, the National Audubon Society was formed by people who were also interested in birds and wanted to continue Audubon’s nature studies. Even now, when people think of the Audubon’s Society, they usually think of birds. But the Society does other things besides watching birds.

  The members of the Society try to improve the environment as much as they can. They let the public know about the laws that are needed. They have helped to pass many laws that protect birds and animals, and people, too. They teach young people how to protect their environment. They try to make their own communities (社区) cleaner, better places to live in.

  John James Audubon knew that nature was important. He did not know how important his work would become.

1.“ His name is still talked about every day.” means “_________”.

A. People seldom speak of his name.

B. He is still remembered by people

C. His name is very important

D. Pay attention to his name, please.

2. The National Audubon Society was founded by _________.

A. Audubon’s supporters   B. Audubon himself

C. the scientists          D. the painters of birds

3. People often think of birds when the Audubon Society is told about because ____________.

A. some birds had joined the Society

B. the Society did a lot in protecting birds.

C. the Society had no interest in birds

D. all the members of the Society were painters of birds

4. What do you think is the best title for the article?

A. Audubon and the National Audubon Society

B. How to Protect Birds

C. How to Keep Our Environment Clean

D. The Greatest Society

 

 

 

Answer 1

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BABA

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