（24-25高一下·浙江·期中）Nearly everyone at All Things Wild Rehabilitation, a shelter for injured and displaced wildlife in Georgetown, agrees that Polly, the shelter’s 1-year-old Pekin duck, has never known a stranger. “She’s very clingy to everybody here,” said Jessica Green, Polly’s caretaker. “She loves being a loved duck.”
Polly was brought to the shelter last October after losing part of her bill (鸟嘴) in what staff members believe was an animal attack. “Polly might come as an Easter gift for a kid… and somebody got tired of all of the work that it takes to raise a little duckling, so they dropped off her at a pond in Leander,” Green said. “After being dropped off, we believe Polly was attacked by a snapping turtle, resulting in the injury.”
As a Pekin duck, Polly was never meant to live in the wild. “It’s a domestic (驯养的) duck here. Not native. Releasing it to local ponds… there’s just very low chances of survival.” But Polly survived and captured both the hearts and minds of Georgetown residents.
Months ago, All Things Wild reached out to Southwestern university’s 3-D printing lab to inquire about the possibility of creating an artificial bill for Polly, which would allow Polly to do something she currently can’t do without help.
“Sure, we’ll give it a go.” said Andrade, a junior at the University. “We’ve just kept doing all of the research and scanning and modeling required… and we’ve actually made some progress.” Hopefully, Polly will have an artificial bill to try on this June.
Jeff Manley, owner of a pet supply store chain in Georgetown, decided to raise funds for Polly’s new bill. He now sells duck dog toys at his stores in honor of Polly. “It’s definitely something people can relate to. Buying a duck toy gives people something they can hold onto and say, ‘Look, I helped make this happen.’”
Manley was impressed by the community’s reaction to the fundraiser. “I think that’s what Georgetown is about — about the community and supporting each other.”
31．What does the word “clingy” in Paragraph 1 most likely mean?
A．Socially active. B．Naturally curious.
C．Physically weak. D．Emotionally attached.
32．What caused Polly’s bill injury according to the article?
A．An attack by a certain wild animal. B．An accident in an Easter celebration.
C．An injury from human mistreatment. D．A conflict with other domestic ducks.
33．Why can’t Pekin ducks survive well in the wild?
A．They are too small to defend themselves. B．They struggle to find enough food in ponds.
C．They easily get lost in unfamiliar environments. D．They are domesticated and can’t adapt to nature.
34．Which of the following is the most suitable title for the passage?
A．Polly’s Journey with Innovative 3D Printing.
B．Community Love to Give a Duck a Second Chance.
C．A Successful Fundraising Story Behind a Duck Toy.
D．Dangers of Releasing Domestic Ducks into the Wild.
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