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What to do if you find a sick, injured or abandoned wild animal?
General tips
Don’t remove an animal from its natural habitat(the animal may not need assistance, and you could do more harm than good).
Check the animal periodically for 24—48 hours.
Keep your distance.
Young animals/babies
If you find an abandoned young animal, separated from adults or left on its own — keep cats and dogs away and limit noise.
An adult may not return if it is noisy or if people are close by.
Get help for a wild animal
In Ontario, wildlife rehabilitators(复健员) are authorized by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry to provide temporary care to sick, injured and abandoned wildlife so it can be returned to the wild. Rehabilitators commit significant time and resources, and many seek donations to assist with their work.
Every effort is made by wildlife rehabilitators to ensure wildlife in their care do not become tame(驯服).
Find a wildlife rehabilitator
To get help for a sick, injured or abandoned animal, you can contact:
•an authorized wildlife rehabilitator
•your local Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry district office
Health risks
If you come across sick or diseased wildlife and you suspect there is a public health risk(such as West Nile virus), contact your regional or local health units immediately: Ontario Public Health Units.
Public safety
If the animal is alive and there is a public safety issue, contact your local police department.
【语篇概述】本文是一篇应用文, 文章介绍了对生病、受伤或者被遗弃的野生动物的救助方法, 包括: 一般方法、幼崽的救助方法、找到动物康复师帮忙、注意公共安全等。
21. Which is the general solution if you find an abandoned animal?
A. Leave it where it is and observe it.
B. Remove it from its natural habitat.
C. Stay with it and care for it.
D. Pretend not to have seen it.
【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据General tips部分提到“Don’t remove an animal from its natural habitat”可知不要把动物从它的栖息地抱走, 同时根据“Check the animal periodically for 24—48 hours. ”可知要在24—48小时内查看动物的情况, 即观察动物的状态。故选A。
22. Wildlife rehabilitators are devoted to _______.
A. providing constant care to wildlife
B. making wild animals well-tamed
C. releasing wildlife back to the wild
D. donating large sums to charity
【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据Get help for a wild animal部分提到“provide temporary care to sick, injured and abandoned wildlife so it can be returned to the wild”可知复健员对被救治的动物提供暂时的照顾, 使动物能最终回到野外。故选C。
23. Who will you contact if you find a wild animal at the risk of public health in Ontario?
A. Ontario Public Health Units.
B. An authorized wildlife rehabilitator.
C. The local police department.
D. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry district office.
【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据Health risks部分提到“If you come across sick or diseased wildlife and you suspect there is a public health risk. . . Ontario Public Health Units”可知在发现生病或残疾的野生动物可能会对公共健康造成风险时, 就可以联系Ontario Public Health Units。故选A。
