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DA study has found insect numbers have declined by half in some parts of the world due to climatechange and intensive agriculture.The combined pressures have caused "substantial declines"ofinsects,according to the UK researchers.We must acknowledge the threats we pose to insects before some species are lost forever.Leadresearcher,Dr Charlie Outhwaite of UCL,said,"Losing insect populations could be harmful not only tothe natural environment,but to human health and food security,particularly with losses of pollinators(授粉者).”Hopefully,,we can take actions to help ensure vital insects thrive(繁荣).“Our findingshighlight the urgency of actions to slow down climate change,including preserving natural habitats,slowing the expansion of high-intensity agriculture and cutting carbon emissions()."she added.Decreasing insects populations around the world have caused widespread concern.In the lateststudy,the researchers pulled together data on the range and number of nearly 20,000 insect species,including bees,ants,butterflies and dragonflies,at about 6,000 different locations.In areas withhigh-intensity agriculture and substantial warming,insect numbers have decreased by 49%and thenumber of different species have dropped by 27%,compared with relatively untouched places that havebeen less impacted by climate change and human activities,according to the tesearch published inNature.Preserving natural habitats near farmland may be of help.It creats a protection for insects whichneed shade to survive in hot weather,according to Dr Tim Newbold,also of UCL.Another researcher,Peter MeCann,also added,"We need to acknowledge how important insects are for the environment asa whole,and for human health and well-being.We have found the problems and now we have to dosomething.”32.What can we infer from the first paragraph?A.Global heating is the main reason for declining number of insects.B.Insect numbers will decline by half due to intensive agriculture.C.Substantial declines of insects have affected climate and farming ways.D.Both climate change and farming are the causes of declines of insects.33.Which of the following is Dr Charlie's opinion?A.Losing insect populations could be only harmful to nature.B.Protecting insects could ensure future food security for human beings.C.The number of some types of insects could stay steady despite climate change.D.Careful management of agricultural areas could ensure insects'growth.34.Why does the author list numbers in Paragraph 3?A.To make the statement more persuasiveB.To make the description more vivid.C.To make the definition more specific.D.To make the report more interesting.35.What is the main purpose of the passage?A.To prove the importance of insects.B.To discuss new farming methods.C.To present reasons for insect decline and solutions.D.To analyze problems caused by climate changes.柳州市2023届新高三摸底考试·英语第7页（共12页）
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