# The red king crab - 科目：雅思听力真题（Part 4） - 考频：中频 - 最近考试：2025.12.14仲恺农业工程学院 - 题目数：10 - 来源页：https://www.yaquan.site/paper/0c113128-962b-40c2-8beb-7d43a5095ab2（在线机考练习与音频请访问该页面） - 数据更新：2026-10-29 ## 题目原文 00:00:00,540 is about the arrival and growing influence of an unusual crab species in northern waters. 00:00:08,340 I'll begin with some general observations before moving into behavior, impacts, and long-term management. To start, local fishermen say the creature has started showing up in spots where it was never recorded before. 00:00:25,660 Tracking devices placed on several individuals revealed they originally traveled from an area located further south, although the reasons for leaving that region are still debated. 00:00:38,940 Some oceanographers believe changes in water layers may have encouraged this new movement. 00:00:45,460 Along with the shift in location, one worrying trend is the noticeable drop in octopuses, which disappear quickly whenever the crabs population increases. Dive groups have reported fewer sightings on their usual routes, even in places that used to be reliable. 00:01:06,320 Guides say visitors often ask why these clever animals are becoming harder to spot. 00:01:12,980 Moving on, people who work at the harbor sometimes find discarded pieces of its shell, usually washed up after storms. These fragments feel surprisingly dense when handled, much heavier than most expect. 00:01:29,660 The texture is so rugged that some compare it to building material rather than something from a living creature. In addition to this, younger crabs tend to remain in shallow inlets because these places offer hiding spots from larger predators. 00:01:46,560 Seaweed clusters and rock edges create small pockets where they can rest safely. Only after they grow stronger do they begin moving toward deeper channels. 00:01:59,120 When we look at their movement patterns, in some northern villages, people have noticed long tracks along the water's edge after large groups have passed through. These patterns often appear on exposed coastline, especially in places where tides are strong. Photographers sometimes wait for these rare gatherings to capture unusual images. 00:02:22,380 As the year progresses, during the colder months, local crews often change their work routines because the animals become harder to find. 00:02:31,500 As winter approaches, the crabs usually shift into darker, deeper waters where conditions are more stable. 00:02:39,540 This movement makes it challenging for researchers to continue monitoring them. 00:02:45,380 Now, in terms of human activity, a number of crews mentioned that certain items on board have been causing unexpected delays during routine work. 00:02:58,180 One recurring issue involves the nets, which often return in a condition that requires extra time to sort out. 00:03:06,620 Because of this, some teams have begun experimenting with new equipment to avoid interruptions. At the same time, several groups in the area have been debating how recent changes in the sea might influence different activities on shore. Some believe these shifts could eventually reach the wider economy, though no one agrees on what that outcome might look like. 00:03:31,780 A few remain optimistic, suggesting that unexpected benefits could appear over time. 00:03:38,920 Finally, documents from decades ago describe a carefully organized operation that introduced the species into unfamiliar waters. According to those notes, a group of engineers handled the practical side of the initiative during its early stages. The long-term effects of their involvement were not considered at the time. In recent years, several research groups have reviewed new data about how the species is spreading. A number of scientists argue that some surrounding habitats may struggle if certain trends continue. Others think the situation can be stabilized with consistent monitoring and periodic adjustments. 00:04:24,560 That concludes today's talk. Thank you for listening. ## 题目与答案 ### 31. Introduction ·31 The Red King Crab is migrating into European waters from the far _____ . Introduction ·31 The Red King Crab is migrating into European waters from the far _____ . **答案**：south 原文定位：Tracking devices placed on several individuals revealed they originally traveled from an area located further south, although the reasons for leaving that region are still debated 同义替换：「is migrating into」↔「originally traveled from」；「from the far」↔「from an area located further」 ### 32. ·32 Its rapid spread threatens local marine species such as _____ which it preys on. ·32 Its rapid spread threatens local marine species such as _____ which it preys on. **答案**：crabs 原文定位：Along with the shift in location, one worrying trend is the noticeable drop in octopuses, which disappear quickly whenever the crabs population increases 同义替换：「threatens」↔「the noticeable drop in;disappear quickly」；「local marine species」↔「octopuses」；「which it preys on」↔「which disappear quickly whenever the crab population increases」 ### 33. Physical characteristics ·33 The Red King Crab has a deep red _____ that develops after several molts. Physical characteristics ·33 The Red King Crab has a deep red _____ that develops after several molts. **答案**：spot 原文定位：Guides say visitors often ask why these clever animals are becoming harder to spot;Moving on, people who work at the harbor sometimes find discarded pieces of its shell, usually washed up after storms. These fragments feel surprisingly dense when handled, much heavier than most expect. 同义替换：「a deep red」↔「the texture is so rugged;fragments feel surprisingly dense」 ### 34. ·34 Juvenile crabs often remain in _____ waters where predators are fewer. ·34 Juvenile crabs often remain in _____ waters where predators are fewer. **答案**：shallow 原文定位：In addition to this, younger crabs tend to remain in shallow inlets because these places offer hiding spots from larger predators 同义替换：「Juvenile」↔「younger」；「waters」↔「inlets」 ### 35. Migration behaviour ·35 When travelling in large groups, the crabs damage long stretches of _____ . Migration behaviour ·35 When travelling in large groups, the crabs damage long stretches of _____ . **答案**：coastline 原文定位：When we look at their movement patterns, in some northern villages, people have noticed long tracks along the water's edge after large groups have passed through. These patterns often appear on exposed coastlines, especially in places where tides are strong. Photographers sometimes wait for these rare gatherings to capture unusual images 同义替换：「travelling」↔「passed through」；「damage long stretches of」↔「long tracks along the water's edge」 ### 36. ·36 During _____, they they tend to move into deeper water. ·36 During _____, they they tend to move into deeper water. **答案**：winter 原文定位：As winter approaches, the crabs usually shift into darker, deeper waters where conditions are more stable 同义替换：「move」↔「shift」；「During」↔「As;approaches」 ### 37. Impact on people ·37 Fishermen complain that their _____ are frequently damaged. Impact on people ·37 Fishermen complain that their _____ are frequently damaged. **答案**：nets 原文定位：One recurring issue involves the nets, which often return in a condition that requires extra time to sort out 同义替换：「Fishermen」↔「crews」；「complain that」↔「One recurring issue involves」；「frequently」↔「often」 ### 38. ·38 Some communities are concerned about the effect on their local _____ . ·38 Some communities are concerned about the effect on their local _____ . **答案**：economy 原文定位：Some believe these shifts could eventually reach the wider economy, though no one agrees on what that outcome might look like ### 39. Management and control ·39 In the 1960s, Soviet _____ intentionally introduced the Red King Crab to boost fishery production. Management and control ·39 In the 1960s, Soviet _____ intentionally introduced the Red King Crab to boost fishery production. **答案**：engineers 原文定位：According to those notes, a group of engineers handled the practical side of the initiative during its early stages 同义替换：「In the 1960s」↔「decades ago;during its early stages」；「intentionally introduced」↔「a carefully organized operation that introduced」 ### 40. ·40 Today, environmental _____ warn that its ecological impact may be greater than expected. ·40 Today, environmental _____ warn that its ecological impact may be greater than expected. **答案**：scientists 原文定位：A number of scientists argue that some surrounding habitats may struggle if certain trends continue 同义替换：「Today」↔「In recent years」；「warn」↔「argue」；「its ecological impact」↔「some surrounding habitats may struggle」；「may be greater than expected」↔「if certain trends continue」 --- 以上内容由鸭圈雅思真题库（www.yaquan.site）提供，收录近期雅思考试真题回忆，支持在线机考模式免费练习。