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30.Why were the volunteers asked to answer questions after a break?A.To test their memory.B.To ensure the accuracy.C.To keep them energetic.D.To remove their thoughts.31.What does the underlined phrase "jot down"in the last paragraph probably mean?A.Leave out.B.Write down.C.Break down.D.Concentrate on.DHumans are not the only ones adapting to()the effects of global climate change.Animals are also adapting to the environmental changes-some warm-blooded animals arebeginning to“shapeshift((变身)”in response to shifts in climate,according to a recent studycarried out by a team of researchers.The leader of the team is Sara Ryding,a researcher atDeakin University in Australia.In the study,researchers have found new evidence that supports the theory that somewarm-blooded animals are experiencing changes to their bodies due to the rising temperatures,resulting in larger legs,ears and beaks()in some cases.The researchers have noted thatwarm-blooded animals living in colder climates have smaller legs,ears and beaks than animalsof the same species living in warmer climates."When climate change is discussed in mainstream media,people are asking 'Can humansovercome this?'or'What technology can solve this?'"Ryding says.She says that just like humans,animals also have to adapt to climate change,asshapeshifting for some of the warm-blooded animals is occurring over a far shorter timeperiod."The climate change that we have created is putting much pressure on them,and whilesome species will adapt,others will not,"Ryding says.Researchers have found body change in birds in Australia and North America.Certainspecies of Australian parrots have shown about 4%10%increase in the size of their beakssince 1871,the reason for which is rising temperatures.In North America,the dark-eyedjunco(灯芯草雀)also has seen an increase in beak size."Larger beaks help birds dissipate (extra body heat more effectively,which isuseful as global temperatures rise.However,shapeshifting does not mean that animals areable to deal with climate change easily and that all is'fine',"Ryding says."It just means thatthey are struggling to adjust themselves to surviving it."32.What happens to some warm-blooded animals in warmer climates?A.Some parts of their bodies are missing.B.Their bodies become colder and colder.C.Their bodies change into smaller ones.D.Some of their body parts become larger.33.Why are two types of animals mentioned in paragraph 6?A.To warn about the decrease of animal species.B.To speak highly of animals'ability to survive.C.To explain why animals change the body shape.D.To show the evidence of animals'shapeshifting.34.What do Sara Ryding's words in the last paragraph suggest?A.Climate change does little harm to bird species.B.Climate change is still a big challenge for birds.C.Birds can easily deal with global climate change.D.Birds fail to adjust themselves to climate change.【高二年级第一次月考，英语第5页（共8而）】232020D