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r Chilean sea bass in the waters off the coast of New Zealand when they caught the rare two hours of hard work,the crew skillfully pulled the creature into a net and dragged it aboard their ship.Scientists evaluate that the animal weighs about a half ton and is about 40 feet would make this colossal squid the biggest on record.First identified in 1925 after two tentacles were found in a whale’s stomach,the colossal squid has long been a animals are not easy to observe because they can go down to ocean depths of 6,500 scientists do know from studying the bodies of a half dozen colossal squids is that they are fierce hunters.The recently captured colossal squid has been frozen to keep it for scientific will be transported to New Zealand’s national museum,Te Papa,in the capital city of believe it to be the first adult male ever caught hope to learn more about the colossal squid’s diet,behavior and reproductive (繁殖) patterns.“Scientists will be very interested in this amazing creature,” said New Zealand Fisheries Minister Jim Anderson.“It adds immeasurably to our understanding of the marine environment.”【語篇解讀】 新西蘭漁民捕撈到了世界上迄今為止最大的魷魚。1.Why is it usually difficult for experts to observe the squid?A.Because it moves too fast.B.Because it is too large.C.Because it is dangerous.D.Because it can go down to deep ocean.【解析】 考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。第五段說,魷魚能潛入海底6 500英尺深的地方,因此科學(xué)家很難觀測到它們?!敬鸢浮俊2.What can be inferred from the passage?A.The squid is from a science fiction story.B.The fishermen had some difficulty catching the large squid.C.Scientists know much about the colossal squid.D.The fishermen often meet colossal squids.【解析】 考查推理判斷。第三段說,新西蘭漁民經(jīng)過兩個小時的奮斗才將這條魷魚弄到漁網(wǎng)里并拖到船上。由此判斷選B?!敬鸢浮俊3.What