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In Wiltshire, England, volunteers are being sought to visit a nature protection area to count the
butterflies living there and on surrounding fields. The project is promoted by an environmental protection
organisation, which has contributed to improving the living environment for wild animals. Recently, the
organisation has issued an appeal to help it observe environmental changes based on the record of
butterflies and protect the environment.
In the area, the local people have Planted many special flowers with the help of the organisation,
aiming to see whether these flowers will interest the rare and beautiful butterflies. The Project officer
Sarah Marshall says, "It will be a suitable habitat (栖息地) for butterflies. They are great 'indicator
species' as they are easily affected by climate changes so they make a brillian early - warning system
for the environment." She also points out that volunteers are needed to recourd the number or species
of butterflies, and based on the change happening to the butterflies, the hidden environmental problems
in the area can be found out in time.
The organisation is seeking volunteers to help monitor butterflies from April through to September.
They will walk a fixed route and record the different butterflies they encounter along the way. Each visit
should take no more than two hours, and each volunteer is expected to visit once a month to count the
wildlife. "Staff will provide back up, so if the weather is poor on the day you are to visit (butterflies don't
like to fly in the rain, wind or if it's too cloudy) we can have someone else do your job," Sarah points
out.
No Previous experience is necessary as training and support will be provided, but a keen interest is
essential. If you are interested P1ease contact Sarah on (0l380) 725670, ext 278, email sarahm
Wiltshirewildlife. org
1. According to Paragraph l, what is the purpose of the Project?
A. To appeal to more visitors.
B. To protect the environment.
C. To control butterfly population.
D. To expand the area for wildlife.
2. Many special flowers have been planted in Wiltshire to .
A. warn people of wildlife extinction
B. appeal more tourists to be involved in
C. attract many unusual and beautiful butterflies
D. improve the economic conditions of local people
3. Butterflies are called "indicator species" because .
A. they can provide support for visitors
B. they can give information to other species
C. they are not easily found out in their habitats
D. they are very sensitive to environmental changes
4. Volunteers are required to do the things EXCEPT .
A. having some special previous experience
B. being interested in protecting the environment
C. walking a regular route and do some recordings
D. visiting the nature protection area once a month
5. What is the text mainly about?
A. Visitors are being trained to identify butterflies.
B. Wildlife areas are being protected by butterflies.
C. Volunteers are being needed to count butterflies.
D. Organisations are being put up to protect butterflies.
