A Norwegian photographer has shared images of a rare white reindeer calf (稀有白色小驯鹿) he encountered while hiking with friends. Mads Nordsveen, 24, from Oslo, said he discovered the animal in the snow on a walk in northern Norway.
The images, where the animal almost fades into the landscape, have now been liked almost 20,000 times since they were posted on Monday. Sharing the images on Instagram, the photographer commented: “He almost disappeared into the snow!”
White reindeers are considered very rare. In 2016 a white stag (牡鹿) was discovered on a road side in Mala, in northern Sweden. Their unusual appearance is caused by a genetic condition that strips (除去) the pigment (色素) from their fur. According to some Scandinavian traditions, discovering a white reindeer is considered a sign of good luck.
Mr Nordsveen told the Caters news agency he discovered the “small, wonderful creature” while walking out in the mountains. “He came to me very close and we looked into each other’s eyes. He was very calm when he saw that I did not have bad intentions,” the photographer said. “He behaved as if he was posing for my photos... he was very curious and funny, like a little explorer.”
The animal reportedly left him and his friends after a few minutes when he returned to his mother at the edge of the forest. Mr Nordsveen has described the encounter as “very magical” and “a fairytale moment”.
1.When did the photographer encounter the white reindeer?
A When he walked in the rain.
B When he hiked with his friends.
C When he was photographing.
D When he was talking with his friends.
解析:选B。细节理解题。根据第一段第一句A Norwegian photographer has shared images of a rare white reindeer calf he encountered while hiking with friends.可知挪威摄影师是在和朋友徒步时巧遇白色驯鹿的,故选B。
2.Which is NOT true according to the passage?
A Nordsveen saw the white reindeer on a walk in northern Norway.
B The white reindeer almost disappeared into the snow.
C The white reindeer was very angry when Nordsveen saw it.
D After a few minutes the white reindeer left Nordsveen.
解析:选C。细节理解题。根据第四段He was very calm when he saw that I did not have bad intentions...可知白鹿表现得很镇定,故选C。
3.What do Scandinavian people thinking of seeing a white reindeer?
A It's a sign of good luck.
B It's a sign of bad luck.
C It's asign of sadness.
D It's a sign of happiness.
解析:选A。细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句According to some Scandinavian traditions, discovering a white reindeer is considered a sign of good luck. 可知根据一些斯堪的纳维亚的传统,看见白色驯鹿是好运的象征,故选A。
4.The photographer was _______ according to the last paragraph.
A upset
B disappointed
C unhappy
D excited
解析:选D。推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句Mr Nordsveen has described the encounter as "very magical" and "a fairytale moment". Nordsveen先生将这次奇遇描述为“非常神奇”和“童话般的时刻”,可推测他是很兴奋的,故选D。
5.What’s the best title for the passage?
A A cute white reindeer likes taking photos.
B A photographer hiked with his friends.
C A photographer saw a magical moment.
D A photographer encountered a white reindeer.
解析:选D。主旨大意题。这篇文章主要是讲一位摄影师巧遇一只白色驯鹿的故事,故选D。