Animal dissection has always divided people: Is it right to dissect frogs, pigs or other animals in school science classes, particularly when computers can show detailed images of the parts of animals?

“Especially with all the violence in the US, it is important we teach children compassion for all living beings, said Mysti Lee, assistant campaign manager for PETA.

The American Anti-Vivisection Society reports that 18 states, including Illinois, have laws allowing students to choose alternatives to dissection. And in recent years, biology classes have moved toward the study of cells, molecules and genetics. “Dissection is horrific and unnecessary,” protester Victor Przysiezny said.

However, most biology teachers believe that dissection is an important part of education when done right. “It’s one thing to see it on a computer screen,” said Jaclyn Reeves. “Its another to see the size and scale. Science is about getting your hands dirty.” She added that dissection can inspire students to take up a career in biology or put them off.

At its recent protest in Highland Park, PET A singled out Bio Corp., a company that provides frogs, pigs, turtles, rabbits, cats and other animals and their parts for educational purposes. Following the charges of animal cruelty, Bill Wadd, co-owner of Bio Corp., invited city officials to tour Bio Corp. He said that more than 98 percent of the animals Bio Corp received last year were already dead. “We just take what people would throw away,” Wadd said. “Instead of throwing it in the trash, why not have students learn from it?”

District 113 spokeswoman Christine Gonzales said that district officials would think about using computer images in class instead. “We are always looking for new and innovative methods, because we do want to ensure our kids get the best instruction and are kind to all creatures,” she said.

【1】Who opposes animal dissection?

A.Illinois’ local residents.B.Victor Przysiezny.

C.Jaclyn Reeves.D.Bill Wadd.

【2】What does the underlined phrase in Pharaoh 5 mean?

A.Getting personally involved in a task.B.Becoming involved with something illegal.

C.Observing an operation on a computer screen.D.Making your hands unclean by hard work.

【3】What do we know about Bio Corp.?

A.It gets rid of dead animals as trash.B.It is a member company of PETA.

C.It gets along very well with local officials.D.It offers mostly dead animals for research.

【4】What is the attitude of District 113 to ending animal dissection?

A.Supportive.B.Cautious.

C.Disapproving.D.Doubtful.

【答案】

【1】B

【2】A

【3】D

【4】A

【解析】

这是一篇议论文。文章说明了善待动物组织的六名支持者在美国伊利诺斯州高地公园113高中区外的人行道上游行，其中一名身穿猫装，另一名装扮成猪。他们的目标是让学区在科学课上结束动物解剖。文章主要说明了不同的人和组织机构对于动物解剖的看法和态度。

【1】

细节理解题。根据第四段中“Dissection is horrific and unnecessary,” protester Victor Przysiezny said.可知“解剖是可怕的，也没有必要，”抗议者Victor Przysiezny说。由此可知，Victor Przysiezny反对动物解剖。故选B。

【2】

词义猜测题。根据上文However, most biology teachers believe that dissection is an important part of education when done right. “It’s one thing to see it on a computer screen,” said Jaclyn Reeves.可知然而，大多数生物教师认为，如果做得好，解剖是教育的重要组成部分。“在电脑屏幕上看到它是一回事，”Jaclyn Reeves说。由此可知，Jaclyn Reeves认为科学要进行实际的操作，要亲自参与其中。划线短语“getting your hands dirty”意思为“亲自参与一项任务”。故选A。

【3】

细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中Following the charges of animal cruelty, Bill Wadd, co-owner of Bio Corp., invited city officials to tour Bio Corp. He said that more than 98 percent of the animals Bio Corp received last year were already dead. “We just take what people would throw away,” Wadd said. “Instead of throwing it in the trash, why not have students learn from it?”可知在受到虐待动物的指控后，Bio公司的合伙人Bill Wadd邀请市政府官员参观Bio公司。他说，Bio公司去年接收的动物中超过98%已经死亡。“我们只接受人们扔掉的东西，”瓦德说。“与其把它扔进垃圾桶，为什么不让学生们从中学习呢?”由此可知，Bio公司提供的大多是死去的动物。故选D。

【4】

推理判断题。根据最后一段District 113 spokeswoman Christine Gonzales said that district officials would think about using computer images in class instead. “We are always looking for new and innovative methods, because we do want to ensure our kids get the best instruction and are kind to all creatures,” she said.可知District 113发言人Christine Gonzales说，地区官员将考虑在课堂上使用电脑图像。她说:“我们一直在寻找新的和创新的方法，因为我们确实想确保我们的孩子得到最好的指导，并善待所有的生物。”由此可推知，District 113对结束动物解剖的态度是支持的。故选A。