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[originaltext] Pigs are not native to North America. They were first introdu
[originaltext] Pigs are not native to North America. They were first introdu
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Pigs are not native to North America. They were first introduced to California by Spanish and Russian explorers and settlers many centuries ago. In the early times, pigs were allowed to wander freely in search of food. This practice also allowed many pigs to escape from farms and live in the wild, which became a problem.
In fact, as one of the most damaging invasive species on the continent, wild pigs cause millions of dollars in crop damage yearly. They also harbor dozens of diseases that threaten both humans and farm animals. Forest patches with wild pigs have been found to have considerably reduced plant and animal diversity. In addition to either eating other animals or their food supply, wild pigs damage native habitats by rooting up grasses and rubbing on trees. Their activities may also create opportunities for invasive plants to colonize these areas. Wild pigs will eat almost anything containing calories. Mice, deer, birds, snakes and frogs are among their victims. They can also harm other wild species through indirect competition, rather than eating them or shrinking their food supply. On one particular United States island, wild pigs themselves became an attractive food source for a species of mainland eagle. The eagles began breeding on the island, and also feeding on a species of native fox. The foxes were almost wiped out completely.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. What do we learn about early pigs in North America?
17. Why are wild pigs a threat to humans?
18. What does the passage say about the native foxes on the US island?
选项
A、Many escaped from farms and became wild.
B、They were actually native to North America.
C、Many got killed in the wild when searching for food.
D、They were hunted by Spanish and Russian explorers.
答案
A
解析
短文开头指出,猪并非原产于北美,它们最初是由来自西班牙和俄罗斯的探险者和定居者引入加利福尼亚的。在早期,人们允许猪自由走动寻找食物,这种做法也使得许多猪从农场逃到野外生活。因此,答案为A)。
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