On Feb. 5, 2025, five members of a research team dived to photograph rare cave fish in the underwater caves, but on their return at 7 p. m. , two team members, both surnamed Zhou, were found to be missing.
Liang Liang, a rescue officer, said, "The complex environment of the cave was unknown to us, which was the biggest challenge."
Visibility was limited to just 3 metres, forcing rescuers to use portable lights. With water depths reaching 18 metres, rescuers used five 200-metre reels to lay guide ropes from the cave entrance into the water. They also needed boats to stay on the water.
"The exact places of the lost members were unclear, and we could only hear the sound of knocking on the rock walls to find a general direction," said Xu Shide, a diver. The elder Zhou was found at 4:30 a. m. on Feb. 6, in an air pocket 16 metres below the water surface and about 300 metres from the cave entrance. After 90 minutes of further efforts, he was finally outside the cave.
Xu Shide said the younger Zhou was trapped much deeper, so they scanned more than 10 underwater air pockets. Fortunately, around 6:50 p. m. on February 8, they discovered younger Zhou in another air pocket 28 metres deep and about 500 metres from the entrance.
"The rescue team was professional, with cave diving skills and advanced equipment," said Tang Junwen, a cave diver. "Plus, these caves weren't completely enclosed, allowing lost people to find breathable air pockets."
Rescuers warned that getting lost is a major risk of cave exploration. Proper preparation, including plenty of food and communication tools, is important before entering caves. Explorers should also have outdoor survival experience.
任务一 选择正确答案
1. Why did the research team go into the cave?
A. To catch some rare fish.
B. To have an exciting trip.
C. To do a weather study.
D. To dive and take photos of cave fish.
2. What can we infer from the passage?
A. Cave diving has no risks at all.
B. The cave is easy to walk through.
C. The rescue was difficult and took time.
D. The two men had enough food with them.
3. (创新考法 · 组合式选择) Which of the following equipment did the rescuers use?
① Portable lights. ② Guide ropes.
③ Boats. ④ Communication tools.
⑤ Cameras.
A. ①②③④
B. ①②④⑤
C. ①③④⑤
D. ②③④⑤
任务二 回答问题
1. Who were found missing after the dive?
2. What was the biggest challenge for the rescue work?
3. How deep was the younger Zhou found?
4. Why could the lost people survive in the caves?
5. What do you think of the rescue team? (请自拟一句话作答)
Liang Liang, a rescue officer, said, "The complex environment of the cave was unknown to us, which was the biggest challenge."
Visibility was limited to just 3 metres, forcing rescuers to use portable lights. With water depths reaching 18 metres, rescuers used five 200-metre reels to lay guide ropes from the cave entrance into the water. They also needed boats to stay on the water.
"The exact places of the lost members were unclear, and we could only hear the sound of knocking on the rock walls to find a general direction," said Xu Shide, a diver. The elder Zhou was found at 4:30 a. m. on Feb. 6, in an air pocket 16 metres below the water surface and about 300 metres from the cave entrance. After 90 minutes of further efforts, he was finally outside the cave.
Xu Shide said the younger Zhou was trapped much deeper, so they scanned more than 10 underwater air pockets. Fortunately, around 6:50 p. m. on February 8, they discovered younger Zhou in another air pocket 28 metres deep and about 500 metres from the entrance.
"The rescue team was professional, with cave diving skills and advanced equipment," said Tang Junwen, a cave diver. "Plus, these caves weren't completely enclosed, allowing lost people to find breathable air pockets."
Rescuers warned that getting lost is a major risk of cave exploration. Proper preparation, including plenty of food and communication tools, is important before entering caves. Explorers should also have outdoor survival experience.
任务一 选择正确答案
1. Why did the research team go into the cave?
A. To catch some rare fish.
B. To have an exciting trip.
C. To do a weather study.
D. To dive and take photos of cave fish.
2. What can we infer from the passage?
A. Cave diving has no risks at all.
B. The cave is easy to walk through.
C. The rescue was difficult and took time.
D. The two men had enough food with them.
3. (创新考法 · 组合式选择) Which of the following equipment did the rescuers use?
① Portable lights. ② Guide ropes.
③ Boats. ④ Communication tools.
⑤ Cameras.
A. ①②③④
B. ①②④⑤
C. ①③④⑤
D. ②③④⑤
任务二 回答问题
1. Who were found missing after the dive?
Two team members, both surnamed Zhou.
2. What was the biggest challenge for the rescue work?
The complex and unknown environment of the cave was the biggest challenge.
3. How deep was the younger Zhou found?
He was discovered in an air pocket 28 metres deep.
4. Why could the lost people survive in the caves?
Because the caves weren't completely enclosed, so they could find breathable air pockets.
5. What do you think of the rescue team? (请自拟一句话作答)
They are careful and patient.
答案：任务一
1. D
2. C 推理判断题。根据全文救援过程复杂、环境恶劣、持续时间长可知，这次救援困难且耗时。
3. A
任务二
1. Two team members, both surnamed Zhou.
2. The complex and unknown environment of the cave was the biggest challenge.
3. He was discovered in an air pocket 28 metres deep.
4. Because the caves weren't completely enclosed, so they could find breathable air pockets.
5. They are careful and patient.
(言之有理即可)
1. D
2. C 推理判断题。根据全文救援过程复杂、环境恶劣、持续时间长可知，这次救援困难且耗时。
3. A
任务二
1. Two team members, both surnamed Zhou.
2. The complex and unknown environment of the cave was the biggest challenge.
3. He was discovered in an air pocket 28 metres deep.
4. Because the caves weren't completely enclosed, so they could find breathable air pockets.
5. They are careful and patient.
(言之有理即可)
解析：
【分析】
首先，任务一的选择题需回到原文定位关键信息，通过细节查找、推理判断得出答案；任务二的回答题需精准提取原文对应细节，组织语言作答。具体思路：1. 任务一第1题，找研究队进入洞穴的目的，对应原文首句；第2题，从救援过程的复杂性、时间跨度推理救援特点；第3题，定位原文提到的救援设备，逐一核对选项；2. 任务二各题均需在原文中找到对应描述，按要求回答，评价救援队需结合救援表现合理表述。
【解析】
任务一：
1. 根据原文第一段“five members of a research team dived to photograph rare cave fish”，可知研究队进入洞穴是为了潜水拍摄洞穴鱼，故选D。
2. 全文描述救援环境复杂（能见度低、水深大）、救援时间长（从2月5日到8日），可推断救援困难且耗时，故选C。
3. 原文提到救援使用的设备：portable lights（①）、guide ropes（②）、boats（③）、communication tools（④），对应选项A，故选A。
任务二：
1. 对应原文第一段“two team members, both surnamed Zhou, were found to be missing”，直接提取答案。
2. 对应原文第二段“The complex environment of the cave was unknown to us, which was the biggest challenge”，提取核心内容。
3. 对应原文第五段“discovered younger Zhou in another air pocket 28 metres deep”，按要求表述。
4. 对应原文第六段“these caves weren't completely enclosed, allowing lost people to find breathable air pockets”，整理为答案。
5. 结合救援队专业技能、耐心救援的表现，合理评价即可，如“They are professional and patient.”。
【答案】
任务一：1. D 2. C 3. A
任务二：1. Two team members, both surnamed Zhou. 2. The complex and unknown environment of the cave was the biggest challenge. 3. He was discovered in an air pocket 28 metres deep. 4. Because the caves weren't completely enclosed, so they could find breathable air pockets. 5. They are careful and patient. (言之有理即可)
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、推理判断
【点评】
本题为英语阅读理解题，围绕洞穴救援事件展开，考查学生的细节查找、推理判断及信息提取能力，需学生精准定位原文内容，准确整合信息作答。
【难度系数】
0.6
首先，任务一的选择题需回到原文定位关键信息，通过细节查找、推理判断得出答案；任务二的回答题需精准提取原文对应细节，组织语言作答。具体思路：1. 任务一第1题，找研究队进入洞穴的目的，对应原文首句；第2题，从救援过程的复杂性、时间跨度推理救援特点；第3题，定位原文提到的救援设备，逐一核对选项；2. 任务二各题均需在原文中找到对应描述，按要求回答，评价救援队需结合救援表现合理表述。
【解析】
任务一：
1. 根据原文第一段“five members of a research team dived to photograph rare cave fish”，可知研究队进入洞穴是为了潜水拍摄洞穴鱼，故选D。
2. 全文描述救援环境复杂（能见度低、水深大）、救援时间长（从2月5日到8日），可推断救援困难且耗时，故选C。
3. 原文提到救援使用的设备：portable lights（①）、guide ropes（②）、boats（③）、communication tools（④），对应选项A，故选A。
任务二：
1. 对应原文第一段“two team members, both surnamed Zhou, were found to be missing”，直接提取答案。
2. 对应原文第二段“The complex environment of the cave was unknown to us, which was the biggest challenge”，提取核心内容。
3. 对应原文第五段“discovered younger Zhou in another air pocket 28 metres deep”，按要求表述。
4. 对应原文第六段“these caves weren't completely enclosed, allowing lost people to find breathable air pockets”，整理为答案。
5. 结合救援队专业技能、耐心救援的表现，合理评价即可，如“They are professional and patient.”。
【答案】
任务一：1. D 2. C 3. A
任务二：1. Two team members, both surnamed Zhou. 2. The complex and unknown environment of the cave was the biggest challenge. 3. He was discovered in an air pocket 28 metres deep. 4. Because the caves weren't completely enclosed, so they could find breathable air pockets. 5. They are careful and patient. (言之有理即可)
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、推理判断
【点评】
本题为英语阅读理解题，围绕洞穴救援事件展开，考查学生的细节查找、推理判断及信息提取能力，需学生精准定位原文内容，准确整合信息作答。
【难度系数】
0.6