2017 年高考全国卷 I 卷 B 篇 I work with Volunteers for Wildlife, a rescue andeducation organization at Bailey Arboretum in Locust Valley. Trying to helpinjured, displaced or sick creatures can be heartbreaking; survival is nevercertain. However, when it works, it is simply beautiful. I got a rescue call from a woman in Muttontown. She hadfound a young owl( 猫头鹰 )onthe ground. When I arrived, I saw a 2- to 3-week-old owl. It had already beenplaced in a carrier for safety. I examined the chick( 雏鸟 )and it seemed fine. If I could locate the nest, I mighthave been able to put it back, but no luck. My next work was to construct anest and anchor it in a tree. The homeowner was very helpful. A wire basket was found.I put some pine branches into the basket to make this nest safe andcomfortable. I placed the chick in the nest, and it quickly calmed down. Now all that was needed were the parents, but they wereabsent. I gave the homeowner a recording of the hunger screams of owl chicks.These advertise the presence of chicks to s; they might also encourage ourchick to start calling as well. I gave the owner as much information aspossible and headed home to see what news the night might bring. A nervous night to be sure, but sometimes the spirits ofnature smile on us all! The homeowner called to say that the parents hadresponded to the recordings. I drove over and saw the chick in the nest lookinghealthy and active. And it was accompanied in the nest by the greatest sight ofall—LUNCH! The parents had done their duty and would probably continue to doso. 24. What is unavoidable in theauthor’s rescue work according to paragraph 1? A.Efforts made in vain. B.Getting injured in his work. C.Feeling uncertain about his future. D.Creatures forced out of their homes. 25. Why was the author calledto Muttontown? A. Torescue a woman. B.To take care of a woman. C. Tolook at a baby owl. D.To cure a young owl. 26.What made the chick calmdown? A. Anew nest. B. Some food. C. A recording. D. Its parents. 27. How would the author feelabout the outcome of the ? A.It’s unexpected. B. It’s beautiful. C. It’s humorous. D. It’s discouraging.