Unit 2 Reading for Writing
Ⅰ. 单句语法填空
1. What you told me about your country stirred ( ) my interest in foreign culture.
2. He ( )(stir) the tea well and carried it into the living room.
3. This is the first book in the Indian market dealing with the important topic of ( ) (emotion) intelligence.
4. At the age of 18, he ( )(begin) to show his unusual talent for understanding.
5. Nick is ( )(usual) bright, so his great success has been expected.
6. To their disappointment, their salary has been reduced ( ) 20 percent since last year.
7. Due to ( )(get) up late, some students have to go to school hurriedly without having breakfast.
8. What ’s more, visitors can get close to the ( )(dolphin) and swim with them.
9. What ’s the meaning of “one day fishing and two days to dry these ( )(net). ”
10. I ’ll try my best to do some volunteer work for my ( )neighbour) or community.
Ⅱ. 完成句子
1. ( ) that we realize how important our eyes are.
只有当我们不能清楚地看见时我们才意识到眼睛的重要性。
2. He is determined to go to China ( )
他决心去中国寻找更美好的生活。
3. Thus, fewer trees need to ( ) and it is good for environment, you know.
因此, 较少的树需要被砍伐, 这对环境有益处, 你知道的。
4. ( ) how to protect traditional Chinese culture, the students hold different points of view.
当谈到如何保护中国传统文化时, 学生们持有不同的观点。
5. I will study hard ( )r in the future.
我会努力学习以便我将来能成为一名教师。
Ⅰ. 阅读理解
A
(2021·淮南高一检测)
Southwick Zoo
Hours & Dates
Open date: April 7—October 31
10: 00a. m—5: 00p. m.
Prices:
Adults $28
Children(3-12 years old) $24
Children (2 years old and under) free
Seniors(62 years old+) $22
***For your safety at the zoo, please obey all posted signs and guidelines throughout the zoo.
No Pets
Pets of any kind are not allowed in the zoo area. Also, DO NOT leave pets in your car while you are in the zoo. Service animals are allowed in the zoo. However, they are not permitted in the following areas: the petting zoo, the deer forest, or near the big cat (tigers, lions, cheetahs, leopards) habitats.
Follow the Rules in the Deer Forest
In the deer forest, wait for the deer to come to you. Then try to feel them by gentle touches. Never run after or shout at them as this will stress them out. Animals prefer quiet. Also, please stay on the path and do not enter the forest.
Never Cross Any Fence Within the Zoo
Please do not try to touch the animals not in the deer forest or petting zoo. All animals can bite and their habitats are their homes. This is for the safety of both our visitors and our animals.
Do Not Bring Outside Food for Our Animals
All of our animals ’ diets include specific foods. Outside food can make them very sick, even if it seems like they could eat it. Feeding the animals is allowed in the petting zoo and deer forest with food that is provided by the zoo.
Children Must Be Supervised (监管) at All Times
Children must be supervised at all times while in all areas of the zoo.
1. How much should a couple with their five-year-old child pay to enter the zoo
A. $28. B. $56. C. $78. D. $80.
2. What should someone do if he goes to the zoo with a service animal
A. Keep it in his car.
B. Keep it away from certain areas.
C. Keep it in the petting zoo.
D. Keep it in the Zoo Service Center.
3. What can we know from this passage
A. Children can visit the petting zoo alone.
B. Some visitors have got bitten at the zoo.
C. Feeding certain animals with provided food is allowed.
D. Some animals at the zoo are very sick now.
B
(2021·河池高一检测)
Ocean food plays a very important part in our food supply. Not so long ago, the world ’s oceans were filled with different types of fish. Now, a large increase in global overfishing has threatened that supply.
According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, 90 percent of the world ’s fisheries (渔场) are either being fully exploited (开发), or are at risk of being closed down.
With fish supplies running out at home, fishermen are traveling further to find their catch. Frequently, fishermen are crossing over into other countries. As fish supplies closer to their homeland ’s shores are decreasing, fishermen cross borders to find fish.
Overfishing can be found everywhere, from Mexican fishing boats off the US coast of Florida to Russian fishing boats in the western Bering Sea. However, the effect is felt the strongest in the South China Sea.
On the other side of the world, West Africa is now seeing malign effects of overfishing. For coastal African countries, such as Senegal, the fishing industry is a large part of the national economy. The World Bank reports nearly 20 percent of the Senegalese are working in the fishing industry. Rashid Sumaila is the Director of Fisheries Economic Research at the University of British Columbia. He says communities that depend on fish for income and food, like Senegal, are now at risk.
4. Why do fishermen cross borders to catch fish
A. Because they want to protect the environment.
B. Because they want to enjoy the overseas scenery.
C. Because fish supplies in their countries are decreasing.
D. Because fishing is not allowed in their own countries.
5. Where can the most serious overfishing be seen according to the text
A. In Russia.
B. In the South China Sea.
C. Off the US coast of Florida.
D. In the western Bering Sea.
6. What does the underlined word “malign” in the last paragraph probably mean
A. Harmful. B. Satisfying.
C. Hopeful. D. Beneficial.
7. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Most people in Africa will be out of work.
B. The World Bank will lend money to fishermen.
C. Rashid Sumaila is unconcerned about overfishing.
D. Overfishing has some bad effects on African people.
C
(2021·合肥高一检测)
People have known for a long time that plants can hear, see, smell and communicate with each other. Now, they have been recorded making sounds when stressed.
In a study, Itzhak Khait and his team found that tomato and tobacco plants can make ultrasonic(超声的) noises. The plant “cry out” due to lack of water, or when they are cut. The sound is just too high for human to hear.
Microphones were placed 10 centimeters away from the plants and picked up sounds in the range of 20 to 100, 000 hertz(赫兹). Human hearing usually ranges from 20 to 20, 000 hertz. On average, “thirsty” tomato plants made 35 sounds an hour, while tobacco plants made 11. When plant was cut, tomato plants made an average of 25 sounds in the following hour, and tobacco plants 15.
Perhaps most interestingly, different types of stress led to different sounds. The researchers used a special machine to separate the plants ’ sounds from those of wind, rain and other noises of the greenhouses. In most cases, it correctly told whether the stress was caused by dryness or a cut. Water-hungry tobacco made louder sounds than cut tobacco, for example. Although Khait and his team only looked at tomato and tobacco plants, they thought other plants also made sounds when stressed. Khait ’s report also suggested that insects could hear the sound up to 5 meters away and respond.
The team said if farmers could hear these sounds, they could give plants the water they need. As climate change causes more droughts(干旱), they said this would be important information for farmers, for the sound that drought-stressed plants made could be used in agriculture.
If plants are screaming for fear of their survival, should we be thankful we can ’t hear them
8. Which did Khait and his team find from their research
A. Only tomato plants could make ultrasonic noises.
B. Humans can hear plants crying while cutting them.
C. Plants were able to produce sounds when stressed.
D. Plants made ultrasonic noises to communicate with each other.
9. How did tomato and tobacco plants react to different stresses according to the text
A. Cut tobacco plants made weaker sounds than drought-stressed ones.
B. Tomato plants reacted to different stresses with the same sound.
C. Cut tomato plants produced more sounds than water-hungry ones.
D. Tobacco plants made louder sounds than tomato plants when short of water.
10. What ’s the main idea of Paragraph 5
A. Farmers imagine what the future agriculture will be like.
B. Farmers have contributed a lot to the research.
C. Farmers can apply the result of the research to agriculture.
D. Farmers will face lots of challenges in the future.
11. Where is this text most likely from
A. A nature magazine. B. A novel.
C. A diary. D. A guidebook.
【阅读多维训练】
As climate change causes more droughts, they said this would be important information for farmers, for the sound that drought-stressed plants made could be used in agriculture.
句式分析:
本句是一个复合句。句中as引导( ); said后跟了一个省略了( )的宾语从句; 第二个for引导( ); that引导( )。
译文: 由于气候变化导致更多的干旱, 他们说这对农民来说将是重要的信息, 因为受干旱威胁的植物发出的声音可以用于农业。
Ⅱ. 语法填空
(2021·承德高一检测)
Every year in the month of March, one of 1. _______ world ’s greatest wildlife migrations (迁徙)stops in central Nebraska. For a short time, sandhill cranes(沙丘鹤)fill the state ’s wide, flat fields. The land provides the birds 2.________ the perfect place to rest and eat.
Since several years ago, more and more people 3. _______ (discover) the migration. Visitors crowd into river blinds—special buildings that help keep the bird watchers 4.________ (hide) themselves. They look through their cameras or telescopes in wonder.
The sandhill cranes are worth the trip. They are 5.________ (general) a little over a meter tall. They have long legs and necks. Their wings stretch over two meters. Sandhill cranes have soft, grey feathers. They 6.________ (know ) for having a bright red area on the top of their heads.
The birds stop in Nebraska as they make their way from their winter homes in Mexico and some 7. _______ (south) parts of the United States. The birds usually spend two to three 8.________ (week) at this place 9.________ they leave. They arrive in waves, at times as many as 400, 000 in one day. They eat in the nearby fields and grass lands. Leftover grain, insects and small creatures give
10. _______ (they) the energy they need as they continue their trip north, toward Canada and Siberia.
Ⅲ. 应用文写作
在世界动物日(10月4日)到来之际, 你所在班级计划举办保护动物的海报设计比赛。请你用英语设计一张保护华南虎(South China Tiger)的海报, 呼吁人们保护华南虎。有关华南虎的资料如下:
South China Tiger
Habitat The south of China
Population 0 in the wild; 150—190 still living
Protection Animals under first class state protection
注意: 1. 词数80个左右; 2. 可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
完形填空
While he was driving his Ford, he saw an old lady, who needed help. So he 1 in front of her Mercedes and got out. She looked 2 and hungry. Even with the smile on his face, she was 3 . Was he going to hurt her He saw that she was frightened. He said, “I am here to 4 you. By the way, my name is Bryan. ”
Well, all she had was a flat tyre. Bryan crawled under the 5 . Soon he changed the tyre. But he got dirty and his 6 hurt. She couldn ’t thank him enough and asked how much she owed him. He told her that if she really wanted to pay him back, the next time she saw someone who needed help, she could 7 that person the help that he or she needed.
The lady 8 off. Down the road she saw a small 9 . She went in to eat. The waitress came over, 10 her a clean towel to wipe her wet hair.
She noticed the waitress was eight months pregnant. When she finished her 11 and the waitress went to get 12 for her hundred-dollar bill, she slipped out of the restaurant. With the birth of the baby next month, it was going to be 13 . And she knew how worried her 14 was. As he lay sleeping next to her, she said in a low 15 , “Everything ’s going to be all right, Bryan. ”
1. A. stood up B. pulled up
C. came up D. looked up
2. A. calm B. strong C. empty D. poor
3. A. excited B. brave C. worried D. special
4. A. help B. see C. thank D. treat
5. A. bed B. car C. tyre D. table
6. A. feelings B. clothes C. tips D. hands
7. A. throw B. give C. receive D. borrow
8. A. drove B. turned C. showed D. sent
9. A. farm B. bedroom
C. village D. restaurant
10. A. recycling B. exchanging
C. bringing D. washing
11. A. work B. meal
C. decision D. research
12. A. change B. question
C. attention D. break
13. A. hard B. popular C. safe D. painful
14. A. baby B. boss
C. customer D. husband
15. A. spirit B. accent C. voice D. courage
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12Unit 2 Reading for Writing
Ⅰ. 单句语法填空
1. What you told me about your country stirred up my interest in foreign culture.
2. He stirred (stir) the tea well and carried it into the living room.
3. This is the first book in the Indian market dealing with the important topic of emotional (emotion) intelligence.
4. At the age of 18, he began(begin) to show his unusual talent for understanding.
5. Nick is unusually(usual) bright, so his great success has been expected.
6. To their disappointment, their salary has been reduced by 20 percent since last year.
7. Due to getting(get) up late, some students have to go to school hurriedly without having breakfast.
8. What ’s more, visitors can get close to the dolphins(dolphin) and swim with them.
9. What ’s the meaning of “one day fishing and two days to dry these nets(net). ”
10. I ’ll try my best to do some volunteer work for my neighbourhood(neighbour) or community.
Ⅱ. 完成句子
1. It is when we cannot see clearly that we realize how important our eyes are.
只有当我们不能清楚地看见时我们才意识到眼睛的重要性。
2. He is determined to go to China in search of/to search for a better life.
他决心去中国寻找更美好的生活。
3. Thus, fewer trees need to be cut down, and it is good for environment, you know.
因此, 较少的树需要被砍伐, 这对环境有益处, 你知道的。
4. When it comes to how to protect traditional Chinese culture, the students hold different points of view.
当谈到如何保护中国传统文化时, 学生们持有不同的观点。
5. I will study hard so that I can be a teacher in the future.
我会努力学习以便我将来能成为一名教师。
Ⅰ. 阅读理解
A
(2021·淮南高一检测)
Southwick Zoo
Hours & Dates
Open date: April 7—October 31
10: 00a. m—5: 00p. m.
Prices:
Adults $28
Children(3-12 years old) $24
Children (2 years old and under) free
Seniors(62 years old+) $22
***For your safety at the zoo, please obey all posted signs and guidelines throughout the zoo.
No Pets
Pets of any kind are not allowed in the zoo area. Also, DO NOT leave pets in your car while you are in the zoo. Service animals are allowed in the zoo. However, they are not permitted in the following areas: the petting zoo, the deer forest, or near the big cat (tigers, lions, cheetahs, leopards) habitats.
Follow the Rules in the Deer Forest
In the deer forest, wait for the deer to come to you. Then try to feel them by gentle touches. Never run after or shout at them as this will stress them out. Animals prefer quiet. Also, please stay on the path and do not enter the forest.
Never Cross Any Fence Within the Zoo
Please do not try to touch the animals not in the deer forest or petting zoo. All animals can bite and their habitats are their homes. This is for the safety of both our visitors and our animals.
Do Not Bring Outside Food for Our Animals
All of our animals ’ diets include specific foods. Outside food can make them very sick, even if it seems like they could eat it. Feeding the animals is allowed in the petting zoo and deer forest with food that is provided by the zoo.
Children Must Be Supervised (监管) at All Times
Children must be supervised at all times while in all areas of the zoo.
【文章大意】短文介绍了动物园入园的相关信息。
1. How much should a couple with their five-year-old child pay to enter the zoo
A. $28. B. $56. C. $78. D. $80.
【解析】选D。细节理解题。由Prices中的“Adults $ 28 Children(3-12 years old)$24”可知, 一对夫妇带着他们五岁的孩子进动物园应该付的金额为: 28×2+24=$80。故选D。
2. What should someone do if he goes to the zoo with a service animal
A. Keep it in his car.
B. Keep it away from certain areas.
C. Keep it in the petting zoo.
D. Keep it in the Zoo Service Center.
【解析】选B。细节理解题。由No Pets部分可知, 服务性动物不允许进入以下地区: 宠物动物园, 鹿林, 或大型猫科动物(老虎, 狮子, 猎豹, 美洲豹)的栖息地附近。故选B。
3. What can we know from this passage
A. Children can visit the petting zoo alone.
B. Some visitors have got bitten at the zoo.
C. Feeding certain animals with provided food is allowed.
D. Some animals at the zoo are very sick now.
【解析】选C。细节理解题。由Do Not Bring Outside Food for Our Animals中第三句可知, 宠物动物园和鹿林允许用动物园提供的食物喂动物。所以允许用园区提供的食物喂某些动物。故选C。
B
(2021·河池高一检测)
Ocean food plays a very important part in our food supply. Not so long ago, the world ’s oceans were filled with different types of fish. Now, a large increase in global overfishing has threatened that supply.
According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, 90 percent of the world ’s fisheries (渔场) are either being fully exploited (开发), or are at risk of being closed down.
With fish supplies running out at home, fishermen are traveling further to find their catch. Frequently, fishermen are crossing over into other countries. As fish supplies closer to their homeland ’s shores are decreasing, fishermen cross borders to find fish.
Overfishing can be found everywhere, from Mexican fishing boats off the US coast of Florida to Russian fishing boats in the western Bering Sea. However, the effect is felt the strongest in the South China Sea.
On the other side of the world, West Africa is now seeing malign effects of overfishing. For coastal African countries, such as Senegal, the fishing industry is a large part of the national economy. The World Bank reports nearly 20 percent of the Senegalese are working in the fishing industry. Rashid Sumaila is the Director of Fisheries Economic Research at the University of British Columbia. He says communities that depend on fish for income and food, like Senegal, are now at risk.
【文章大意】文章介绍全球过度捕鱼带来的威胁。海洋食物在我们的食物供应中起着非常重要的作用。不久以前, 世界上的海洋里充满了各种各样的鱼。现在, 全球过度捕捞的大幅度增加已经威胁到了这种供应。
4. Why do fishermen cross borders to catch fish
A. Because they want to protect the environment.
B. Because they want to enjoy the overseas scenery.
C. Because fish supplies in their countries are decreasing.
D. Because fishing is not allowed in their own countries.
【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据第三段中第一句可知, 由于国内的鱼类供应已经告罄, 渔民们不得不前往更远的地方寻找他们的猎物。由此可知, 渔民之所以要跨越国界捕鱼, 是因为他们国家的鱼类供应正在减少。故选C。
5. Where can the most serious overfishing be seen according to the text
A. In Russia.
B. In the South China Sea.
C. Off the US coast of Florida.
D. In the western Bering Sea.
【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句可知, 然而, 这种影响在中国南海最为强烈。由此可知, 在中国南海可以看到最严重的过度捕捞。故选B。
6. What does the underlined word “malign” in the last paragraph probably mean
A. Harmful. B. Satisfying.
C. Hopeful. D. Beneficial.
【解析】选A。词义猜测题。根据文章最后一句可知, 他说, 像塞内加尔这样依靠鱼类作为收入和食物来源的团体现在面临危险。由此可知, 在世界的另一边, 西非正面临着过度捕捞的恶果。所以画线词的意思是“有害的”。故选A。
7. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Most people in Africa will be out of work.
B. The World Bank will lend money to fishermen.
C. Rashid Sumaila is unconcerned about overfishing.
D. Overfishing has some bad effects on African people.
【解析】选D。推理判断题。根据最后一段前两句可知, 西非正面临着过度捕捞的恶果。由此可知, 过度捕捞对非洲人有一些不好的影响。故选D。
C
(2021·合肥高一检测)
People have known for a long time that plants can hear, see, smell and communicate with each other. Now, they have been recorded making sounds when stressed.
In a study, Itzhak Khait and his team found that tomato and tobacco plants can make ultrasonic(超声的) noises. The plant “cry out” due to lack of water, or when they are cut. The sound is just too high for human to hear.
Microphones were placed 10 centimeters away from the plants and picked up sounds in the range of 20 to 100, 000 hertz(赫兹). Human hearing usually ranges from 20 to 20, 000 hertz. On average, “thirsty” tomato plants made 35 sounds an hour, while tobacco plants made 11. When plant was cut, tomato plants made an average of 25 sounds in the following hour, and tobacco plants 15.
Perhaps most interestingly, different types of stress led to different sounds. The researchers used a special machine to separate the plants ’ sounds from those of wind, rain and other noises of the greenhouses. In most cases, it correctly told whether the stress was caused by dryness or a cut. Water-hungry tobacco made louder sounds than cut tobacco, for example. Although Khait and his team only looked at tomato and tobacco plants, they thought other plants also made sounds when stressed. Khait ’s report also suggested that insects could hear the sound up to 5 meters away and respond.
The team said if farmers could hear these sounds, they could give plants the water they need. As climate change causes more droughts(干旱), they said this would be important information for farmers, for the sound that drought-stressed plants made could be used in agriculture.
If plants are screaming for fear of their survival, should we be thankful we can ’t hear them
【文章大意】文章主要讲了在一项研究中, Itzhak Khait和他的团队发现, 番茄和烟草植物可以发出超声波噪音。植物会因为缺水或被砍掉而“哭喊”, 只不过发出的是超声波, 人听不见。
8. Which did Khait and his team find from their research
A. Only tomato plants could make ultrasonic noises.
B. Humans can hear plants crying while cutting them.
C. Plants were able to produce sounds when stressed.
D. Plants made ultrasonic noises to communicate with each other.
【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知, 现在, 研究人员记录了它们在受到压力时发出的声音。故选C。
9. How did tomato and tobacco plants react to different stresses according to the text
A. Cut tobacco plants made weaker sounds than drought-stressed ones.
B. Tomato plants reacted to different stresses with the same sound.
C. Cut tomato plants produced more sounds than water-hungry ones.
D. Tobacco plants made louder sounds than tomato plants when short of water.
【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据第四段第四句可知, 缺水的烟草发出的声音比被切割的烟草发出的声音更响。故选A。
10. What ’s the main idea of Paragraph 5
A. Farmers imagine what the future agriculture will be like.
B. Farmers have contributed a lot to the research.
C. Farmers can apply the result of the research to agriculture.
D. Farmers will face lots of challenges in the future.
【解析】选C。段落大意题。根据第五段可知受干旱威胁的植物发出的声音可以用于农业, 因此可得知这一段主要讲了农民可以将研究结果应用于农业。故选C。
11. Where is this text most likely from
A. A nature magazine. B. A novel.
C. A diary. D. A guidebook.
【解析】选A。推理判断题。这篇文章主要介绍了一项关于植物的新的发现, 属于科普类文章, 所以这篇文章最可能来自一本自然杂志。故选A。
【阅读多维训练】
As climate change causes more droughts, they said this would be important information for farmers, for the sound that drought-stressed plants made could be used in agriculture.
句式分析:
本句是一个复合句。句中as引导原因状语从句; said后跟了一个省略了that的宾语从句; 第二个for引导原因状语从句; that引导定语从句。
译文: 由于气候变化导致更多的干旱, 他们说这对农民来说将是重要的信息, 因为受干旱威胁的植物发出的声音可以用于农业。
Ⅱ. 语法填空
(2021·承德高一检测)
Every year in the month of March, one of 1. _______ world ’s greatest wildlife migrations (迁徙)stops in central Nebraska. For a short time, sandhill cranes(沙丘鹤)fill the state ’s wide, flat fields. The land provides the birds 2.________ the perfect place to rest and eat.
Since several years ago, more and more people 3. _______ (discover) the migration. Visitors crowd into river blinds—special buildings that help keep the bird watchers 4.________ (hide) themselves. They look through their cameras or telescopes in wonder.
The sandhill cranes are worth the trip. They are 5.________ (general) a little over a meter tall. They have long legs and necks. Their wings stretch over two meters. Sandhill cranes have soft, grey feathers. They 6.________ (know ) for having a bright red area on the top of their heads.
The birds stop in Nebraska as they make their way from their winter homes in Mexico and some 7. _______ (south) parts of the United States. The birds usually spend two to three 8.________ (week) at this place 9.________ they leave. They arrive in waves, at times as many as 400, 000 in one day. They eat in the nearby fields and grass lands. Leftover grain, insects and small creatures give
10. _______ (they) the energy they need as they continue their trip north, toward Canada and Siberia.
【文章大意】文章介绍了沙丘鹤长途迁徙途经美国中西部小憩的情况, 非常壮观, 值得游客观赏。
1. 【解析】the。考查冠词。句意: 每年3月, 世界上最大的野生动物迁徙之一, 会在内布拉斯加州中部停留。分析语境可知, 本句要用形容词的最高级。故填the。
2. 【解析】with。考查介词。“provide. . . with. . . ”为固定搭配, 意为“给……提供……”, 故填with。
3. 【解析】have discovered。考查动词时态及主谓一致。根据前面的时间状语“Since several years ago”可知, 此处要用现在完成时, 且主语是people, 故填 have discovered。
4. 【解析】hiding。考查非谓语动词。分析句子可知, 本空在句中作动词crowd的伴随状语。bird watchers和hide之间存在主动关系, 故用现在分词hiding。
5. 【解析】generally。考查副词。句意: 沙丘鹤一般都有一米多高。根据语境可知, 空处在句中作状语, 修饰系动词are, 要用副词修饰动词。故填generally。
6. 【解析】are known。考查动词时态和语态。 “be known for. . . ”为固定搭配, 意为“因……而出名”。此处表示一般情况, 且主语为复数, 故填are known。
7. 【解析】southern。考查形容词。句意: 这些沙丘鹤从墨西哥和美国南部的一些地方的冬季家园出发, 在内布拉斯加州停留。此处应用形容词作定语修饰名词。故填形容词southern。
8. 【解析】weeks。考查名词单复数。句中的week为可数名词, 且此处有two to three修饰, 故用复数形式weeks。
9. 【解析】before。考查连词。句意: 这些鸟通常在离开前在这个地方待两到三周。分析句子结构可知, 此处为时间状语从句, 缺少从属连词, 根据句意可知, 此处是指“在……之前”, 故填before。
10. 【解析】them。考查代词。句意: 剩余的谷物、昆虫和小动物给了它们所需的能量。本空在句中作宾语, 代词要用宾格形式。故填them。
Ⅲ. 应用文写作
在世界动物日(10月4日)到来之际, 你所在班级计划举办保护动物的海报设计比赛。请你用英语设计一张保护华南虎(South China Tiger)的海报, 呼吁人们保护华南虎。有关华南虎的资料如下:
South China Tiger
Habitat The south of China
Population 0 in the wild; 150—190 still living
Protection Animals under first class state protection
注意: 1. 词数80个左右; 2. 可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
【参考范文】
They are dying out! Please help!
Do you know the South China Tiger They live in the south of China. They are the animals under first class state protection. Today, no wild South China Tiger has been found. However, there are no more than 190 still living. People hunt the tigers illegally for their skins and fur. That ’s why the population is very small. Luckily, a plan is being carried out by the government to increase the number of wild tigers. So, don ’t buy any fur or other tiger products!
完形填空
While he was driving his Ford, he saw an old lady, who needed help. So he 1 in front of her Mercedes and got out. She looked 2 and hungry. Even with the smile on his face, she was 3 . Was he going to hurt her He saw that she was frightened. He said, “I am here to 4 you. By the way, my name is Bryan. ”
Well, all she had was a flat tyre. Bryan crawled under the 5 . Soon he changed the tyre. But he got dirty and his 6 hurt. She couldn ’t thank him enough and asked how much she owed him. He told her that if she really wanted to pay him back, the next time she saw someone who needed help, she could 7 that person the help that he or she needed.
The lady 8 off. Down the road she saw a small 9 . She went in to eat. The waitress came over, 10 her a clean towel to wipe her wet hair.
She noticed the waitress was eight months pregnant. When she finished her 11 and the waitress went to get 12 for her hundred-dollar bill, she slipped out of the restaurant. With the birth of the baby next month, it was going to be 13 . And she knew how worried her 14 was. As he lay sleeping next to her, she said in a low 15 , “Everything ’s going to be all right, Bryan. ”
【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述布莱恩开车时, 遇到路边一位需要帮助的老妇人。他帮助她解决了问题, 而且没有要求回报, 只是希望老人能把这份帮助传递下去。后来老妇人把这份善意传递出去, 帮助了布莱恩的妻子。
1. A. stood up B. pulled up
C. came up D. looked up
【解析】选B。stood up站起来; pulled up靠边停车; came up被提出来; looked up向上看。根据后文可知, 于是他把车停在她的奔驰车前面, 下了车。故选B。
2. A. calm B. strong C. empty D. poor
【解析】选D。根据She looked________and hungry. 可知, 她看上去又可怜又饿。故选D。
3. A. excited B. brave C. worried D. special
【解析】选C。根据Even with the smile on his face, she was________. 可知, 前后是转折关系, 即使他脸上带着微笑, 她还是很担心。故选C。
4. A. help B. see C. thank D. treat
【解析】选A。句意: “我是来帮你的。顺便说一下, 我叫布莱恩。”根据下文可知, 他是来帮忙的。故选A。
5. A. bed B. car C. tyre D. table
【解析】选B。句意: 布莱恩爬到汽车下面。根据上文a flat tyre可知, 她的车轮胎没气了布莱恩是爬到汽车下面。故选B。
6. A. feelings B. clothes C. tips D. hands
【解析】选D。根据But he got dirty and his________hurt. 可知, 但是他被弄脏了, 他的手受伤了。故选D。
7. A. throw B. give C. receive D. borrow
【解析】选B。句意: 他告诉她, 如果她真的想回报他, 下次她看到需要帮助的人, 她可以给那个人他或她需要的帮助。这里表示给别人帮助。故选B。
8. A. drove B. turned C. showed D. sent
【解析】选A。车修好了, 所以那位女士开车走了。故选A。
9. A. farm B. bedroom
C. village D. restaurant
【解析】选D。句意: 沿着这条路, 她看到一家小餐馆。根据下一句She went in to eat. 可知, 选D。
10. A. recycling B. exchanging
C. bringing D. washing
【解析】选C。根据后文可知, 女服务员走过来, 给她拿了一条干净的毛巾来擦她的湿头发。故选C。
11. A. work B. meal
C. decision D. research
【解析】选B。根据前文说她进了餐馆以后, 后文可知是当她吃完饭后, 女服务员为她的百元美钞找零钱。故选B。
12. A. change B. question
C. attention D. break
【解析】选A。句意: 当她吃完饭, 女服务员为她的百元美钞找零钱时, 她溜出了餐馆。这里指找零钱。故选A。
13. A. hard B. popular C. safe D. painful
【解析】选A。根据And she knew how worried her________was. 可知, 下个月孩子就要出生了, 她知道她的日子将会很难过。故选A。
14. A. baby B. boss
C. customer D. husband
【解析】选D。根据生活常识可知, 是她的丈夫担心。故选D。
15. A. spirit B. accent C. voice D. courage
【解析】选C。句意: 当他躺在她旁边睡觉时, 她低声说: “布莱恩, 一切都会好的。”表示声音用voice, 故选C。
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12Unit 2 Reading and Thinking
Ⅰ. 单词拼写
1. By the year 2025, one fifth of the world ’s animal ( )(物种) may be extinct.
2. They are trying to ( )(移除) the mountains standing near his home.
3. After Jack had gone from the bank for a while, the ( )(警报) began to ring.
4. Hebei Hengshui Lake National Nature( )(保护区) is one of the most popular tourist destinations in China.
5. They not only show our good qualities but also make ourselves enjoy the( )(和谐) of school life.
6. The ( )(商品) come in all shapes, sizes and colors on the Internet.
7. My parents and I went to the suburbs to get some information for my( )(海报).
8. The planet Earth exists not only for the benefit of humans, but also for various ( )(生物).
9. It is reported that Beijing was ( )(攻击) by haze again recently, which has raised great concern.
10. More hot water, more rest and less anxiety will help you ( )(恢复) soon.
Ⅱ. 单句语法填空
1. In addition, the safety of drinking water ( )(threat)now.
2. To avoid wasting time on the spot for the tickets, we tried making ( )(reserve) online.
3. OSTD Sydney is hunting ( ) Chinese students to go on a study tour this winter holiday.
4. Some of our personal information may be( )(legal) collected and abused.
5. Glad to hear from you and I ’m willing to tell you what you ( )(concern) about.
6. What mom did reminded me( ) a famous saying: Roses given, fragrance in hand.
7. The purpose of this activity is intended to help(help) us know our neighbors in a relaxing way.
8. I knew they had forgotten my( )(exist) with my absence from their Christmas these years.
9. I believe the contest will not only bring much fun to us, but also arouse our ( )(aware) in learning English.
10. I ’m more than delighted to hear that you have adapted to ( )(live) in China.
Ⅲ. 完成句子
1. ( ) that if you are careless, you may lose the test.
有个可能就是如果你粗心的话, 你可能会考试失败。
2. ( ) you know how to correct them.
只有当你知道你的错误在哪里, 你才会知道如何纠正它们。
3. We can learn to ( )in our life.
我们能够学会观察我们生活中的人和正在发生的事。
4. I ’m writing to you ( ) inviting you to join in an activity.
我给你写信是为了邀请你参加一个活动。
5. It ’s high time that we ( ) to get rid of our addiction to mobile phones.
到了我们该采取有效措施摆脱对手机上瘾的时候了。
Ⅰ. 阅读理解
A
(2021·哈尔滨高一检测)
A rescue center in Alaska has taken in an orphaned baby seal (海豹) that was still in the body when a hunter killed its mother on Easter Sunday.
The Alaska Sea Life Center says a hunter killed the baby ’s mother in a village on Nelson Island in the Bering Sea. The hunter then realized there was a live baby inside the seal and successfully delivered (接生) it.
The hunter ’s daughter found a hotline of the Seward Rescue Center and called to report the incident. Guided by center staff, a village teacher helped transport the baby to the local airport, and the animal was flown to Anchorage. The Alaska Sea Life Center members met the baby, now called Maxwell, at the Anchorage airport and drove him to Seward on Monday. Staff members say the baby has responded well to food and care, but his condition is still considered very serious.
“Maxwell was close to full-term, and everything looks fairly normal, ” said Pam Tuomi, a center vet. “But babies that have never received antibodies (抗体) from their mothers ’ milk are at higher risk of infection (感染), so we will keep Maxwell in a separate place and watch him closely for the next few weeks. ”
The Sea Life Center is Alaska ’s only permanent facility licensed to house stranded marine mammals and seabirds. The staff choose a theme each year for naming animals admitted there, and this year the names are related to caffeine.
“We hope to give Maxwell a second chance to live as a wild seal, ” said Brett Long, the center ’s director.
1. What can we learn from the passage
A. The mother seal was killed in order to protect the baby seal.
B. The mother seal was killed before the baby seal was born.
C. The cruel hunter was unwilling to save the baby seal.
D. Both the mother seal and the baby seal are in good condition now.
2. What did the hunter ’s daughter do with the baby seal
A. She helped to feed it.
B. She delivered it successfully.
C. She reported it to a rescue center.
D. She persuaded her father to save it.
3. The underlined word “him” in the third paragraph probably refers to________.
A. the hunter
B. the baby seal
C. a member of the center
D. the village teacher
4. What do we know about the baby seal ’s condition now
A. It still faces the danger of dying young.
B. It is only half of the normal size.
C. It is found to be difficult to feed.
D. It will be set free into the sea soon.
【阅读多维训练】
A rescue center in Alaska has taken in an orphaned baby seal that was still in the body when a hunter killed its mother on Easter Sunday.
句式分析: 本句是一个复合句。句中that引导定语从句, 修饰先行词an orphaned baby seal。when引导时间状语从句。
译文: ( )
B
(2021·杭州高一检测)
Dogs are often referred to as “man ’s best friend”. But MacKenzie, a four-pound chihuahua, who was named winner of the 2020 American Hero Dog Competition on October 19, 2020, is making the world a better place for humans and animals alike.
In its tenth year in 2020, the annual contest is the brainchild of American Humane Association, the country ’s first national charitable organization founded for the safety and well-being of animals. Often called the “Oscars for dogs”, the award recognizes dogs who make extremely great contributions (贡献) to society.
The competition of 2020 attracted over 400 entries from across the country. These heroic dogs have gone above the call of duty, saving lives, comforting the ill and aged and reminding us of the powerful, age-old ties between animals and people. While all were impressive, it was tiny MacKenzie who won the judges ’ hearts.
MacKenzie ’s path to stardom was not easy. Born with a mouth disability, she had to be fed through a tube (管子) for the first year of her life. Despite her own struggles, she always seemed to think more of other animals in need. “Never have I seen such a will to live. Though sick, she carefully looked after the baby animals at the rescue center, ” said her caretaker.
A life-saving operation performed in 2014 gave MacKenzie the ability to eat independently. The seven-year-old chihuahua is now working for the Mia Foundation, a New York-based charitable organization that rescues and nurses animals with inborn disabilities. The chihuahua does an excellent job and has raised various animals. She plays nurse, cleans, comforts and hugs them, acting as their mother and teaching them how to socialize, play and have good manners.
In addition to her role as an animal caretaker, MacKenzie also visits schools to educate kids about the importance of accepting physical differences in both animals and people. Her heart-warming and inspiring story makes MacKenzie a worthy receiver of America ’s top dog honor!
5. What can we infer about the American Hero Dog Competition
A. It was started by a charitable organization.
B. It was meant to honor caretakers of dogs.
C. It takes place every ten years.
D. It was first held in 2020.
6. Which of the following best describes MacKenzie
A. Talented and strong.
B. Courageous and selfless.
C. Funny and friendly.
D. Confident and picky.
7. In which aspect can students benefit from MacKenzie ’s visits
A. Learning from failures.
B. Valuing physical health.
C. Understanding the disabled.
D. Developing practical ability.
8. What ’s the best title for the text
A. Dogs Are Man ’s Best Friends
B. Treat Dogs the Way We Want to Be Treated
C. 2020 American Hero Dog: A Tiny Chihuahua
D. Touching Stories between MacKenzie and People
Ⅱ. 阅读填句
(2021·三门峡高一检测)
Sharks have lived in the world ’s oceans for millions of years. A shark has a very good sense of smell. It can find small amounts of substances in water, such as blood, body liquids and chemicals produced by animals. These powerful senses help sharks find their food. 1
Sharks grow slowly. About forty percent of all sharks lay eggs. 2 Some sharks carry their young inside their bodies as humans do. Some sharks are not able to reproduce until they are twenty years old. Most reproduce only every two years. And they give birth to fewer than ten young sharks. For this reason, overfishing of sharks is of special danger to the future of the animal.
3 They eat injured and diseased fish. Their hunting activities mean that the numbers of other fish in ocean waters do not become too great. This protects the plants and other forms of life that exist in the oceans.
People hunt sharks for sport, food, medicine and their skin. Experts say the international market for some kinds of sharks has increased because many parts of a shark are valuable. 4 Shark liver oil is a popular source of vitamin(维生素). The skin of a shark can be used like leather. In Asia, people enjoy a kind of soup made from shark fins. Experts say a fisherman can earn a lot of money for even one kilogram of shark fins.
Sharks are among the oldest animals on Earth. 5 If too many sharks in one area are killed, the group of sharks may never return to normal population levels.
A. The others give birth to their young.
B. Sharks are important for the world ’s oceans.
C. This is a threat to other forms of life in the ocean.
D. Collectors pay thousands of dollars for the jaws of a shark.
E. Sharks are valuable to us and we can make full use of them.
F. But some sharks are in danger of disappearing from Earth.
G. Sharks eat fish, other sharks, and plants that live in the ocean.
Ⅲ. 完形填空
(2021·青岛高一检测)
I always wanted to look like the slim girls on TV even though I knew that it was impossible. I worried about my 1 and tried every new diet I read about online. I tried no-fat, low-fat, only bananas, no bananas—I almost went bananas, too.
Then I read an article that said 2 asking “Am I fat ” I should be asking “Am I 3 ” I had no 4 a letter could make such a 5 ! Once I started thinking about fitness rather than weight, things began to 6 . Instead of saying “I want to lose three kilos”, I would say “I want to 7 two kilometers in eight minutes” or “I want to do 30 push-ups”. Rather than 8 the foods I enjoyed, I added healthy foods to my meals. I could 9 have a burger now and then, but I would 10 a salad or an apple.
Finally, I stopped 11 myself with actresses and models and 12 things that were wrong with my face or body. Instead, I made a list of the things I 13 about myself. By being 14 about myself and my body, I became both happier and 15 .
1. A. face B. weight C. future D. comfort
2. A. after all B. as long as
C. instead of D. only if
3. A. tall B. brave C. beautiful D. fit
4. A. source B. idea
C. way D. experience
5. A. summary B. fortune
C. difference D. chance
6. A. lose B. change C. Survive D. suit
7. A. suffer B. find C. run D. get
8. A. taking in B. cutting out
C. putting off D. making up
9. A. still B. never C. hardly D. seldom
10. A. throw B. add C. forget D. buy
11. A. thinking B. dreaming
C. warning D. comparing
12. A. looking for B. getting rid of
C. passing down D. managing to
13. A. maintained B. liked
C. refused D. realized
14. A. inspired B. determined
C. ashamed D. positive
15. A. wiser B. slimmer C. healthier D. calmer
语法填空
阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
So far many of the earth ’s plants and animals 1. _______ (die) out, and a hundred species become 2.________ (endanger) every day. If nothing is done, we may find ourselves alone on the earth.
Wild animals live in the forests which 3.________ (destroy) by people at present. As 4.________ result, the animals are losing 5.________ (they) habitats. Without the trees, the animals are short 6.________ food. And many animals are dying out because of pollution.
I suggest that measures should be taken 7.________ (protect) wildlife. The government should prevent people from 8.________ (destroy) forests and shut down the factories 9.________ pollute rivers and air. I think more wildlife 10.________ (reserve) should also be built.
ves。
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12Unit 2 Reading and Thinking
Ⅰ. 单词拼写
1. By the year 2025, one fifth of the world ’s animal species(物种) may be extinct.
2. They are trying to remove(移除) the mountains standing near his home.
3. After Jack had gone from the bank for a while, the alarm(s)(警报) began to ring.
4. Hebei Hengshui Lake National Nature Reserve(保护区) is one of the most popular tourist destinations in China.
5. They not only show our good qualities but also make ourselves enjoy the harmony(和谐) of school life.
6. The goods(商品) come in all shapes, sizes and colors on the Internet.
7. My parents and I went to the suburbs to get some information for my poster(海报).
8. The planet Earth exists not only for the benefit of humans, but also for various creatures(生物).
9. It is reported that Beijing was attacked(攻击) by haze again recently, which has raised great concern.
10. More hot water, more rest and less anxiety will help you recover(恢复) soon.
Ⅱ. 单句语法填空
1. In addition, the safety of drinking water is threatened (threat)now.
2. To avoid wasting time on the spot for the tickets, we tried making reservations(reserve) online.
3. OSTD Sydney is hunting for Chinese students to go on a study tour this winter holiday.
4. Some of our personal information may be illegally (legal) collected and abused.
5. Glad to hear from you and I ’m willing to tell you what you are concerned(concern) about.
6. What mom did reminded me of a famous saying: Roses given, fragrance in hand.
7. The purpose of this activity is intended to help(help) us know our neighbors in a relaxing way.
8. I knew they had forgotten my existence(exist) with my absence from their Christmas these years.
9. I believe the contest will not only bring much fun to us, but also arouse our awareness(aware) in learning English.
10. I ’m more than delighted to hear that you have adapted to living(live) in China.
Ⅲ. 完成句子
1. There exists a possibility that if you are careless, you may lose the test.
有个可能就是如果你粗心的话, 你可能会考试失败。
2. Only when you know where your mistakes are will you know how to correct them.
只有当你知道你的错误在哪里, 你才会知道如何纠正它们。
3. We can learn to observe people and things happening in our life.
我们能够学会观察我们生活中的人和正在发生的事。
4. I ’m writing to you with the intention of inviting you to join in an activity.
我给你写信是为了邀请你参加一个活动。
5. It ’s high time that we took effective measures to get rid of our addiction to mobile phones.
到了我们该采取有效措施摆脱对手机上瘾的时候了。
Ⅰ. 阅读理解
A
(2021·哈尔滨高一检测)
A rescue center in Alaska has taken in an orphaned baby seal (海豹) that was still in the body when a hunter killed its mother on Easter Sunday.
The Alaska Sea Life Center says a hunter killed the baby ’s mother in a village on Nelson Island in the Bering Sea. The hunter then realized there was a live baby inside the seal and successfully delivered (接生) it.
The hunter ’s daughter found a hotline of the Seward Rescue Center and called to report the incident. Guided by center staff, a village teacher helped transport the baby to the local airport, and the animal was flown to Anchorage. The Alaska Sea Life Center members met the baby, now called Maxwell, at the Anchorage airport and drove him to Seward on Monday. Staff members say the baby has responded well to food and care, but his condition is still considered very serious.
“Maxwell was close to full-term, and everything looks fairly normal, ” said Pam Tuomi, a center vet. “But babies that have never received antibodies (抗体) from their mothers ’ milk are at higher risk of infection (感染), so we will keep Maxwell in a separate place and watch him closely for the next few weeks. ”
The Sea Life Center is Alaska ’s only permanent facility licensed to house stranded marine mammals and seabirds. The staff choose a theme each year for naming animals admitted there, and this year the names are related to caffeine.
“We hope to give Maxwell a second chance to live as a wild seal, ” said Brett Long, the center ’s director.
【文章大意】文章讲述了阿拉斯加海洋生物中心收留一只海豹孤儿的故事。
1. What can we learn from the passage
A. The mother seal was killed in order to protect the baby seal.
B. The mother seal was killed before the baby seal was born.
C. The cruel hunter was unwilling to save the baby seal.
D. Both the mother seal and the baby seal are in good condition now.
【解析】选B。细节理解题。由文中第二段内容可知猎人杀死海豹后, 意识到在母海豹体内还有一个活的小海豹, 所以小海豹出生前, 母海豹就已经死了, 故选B。
2. What did the hunter ’s daughter do with the baby seal
A. She helped to feed it.
B. She delivered it successfully.
C. She reported it to a rescue center.
D. She persuaded her father to save it.
【解析】选C。细节理解题。由文中第三段第一句可知, 猎人的女儿找到了海洋生物救援中心的热线电话, 给他们打电话报告了小海豹的事。故选C。
3. The underlined word “him” in the third paragraph probably refers to________.
A. the hunter
B. the baby seal
C. a member of the center
D. the village teacher
【解析】选B。代词指代题。根据第三段画线代词him所在句及上文可知, 阿拉斯加海洋生物中心的人员在机场接这只小海豹, 所以him指代的是小海豹, 故选B。
4. What do we know about the baby seal ’s condition now
A. It still faces the danger of dying young.
B. It is only half of the normal size.
C. It is found to be difficult to feed.
D. It will be set free into the sea soon.
【解析】选A。推理判断题。由第四段第二句可知, 从来没有喝过母体的奶就没有接收来自母体的抗体, 这些小动物就会面临更高的感染的风险, 一旦感染就会有死亡的风险, 小海豹就面临早逝的危险。故选A。
【阅读多维训练】
A rescue center in Alaska has taken in an orphaned baby seal that was still in the body when a hunter killed its mother on Easter Sunday.
句式分析: 本句是一个复合句。句中that引导定语从句, 修饰先行词an orphaned baby seal。when引导时间状语从句。
译文: 位于阿拉斯加的救援中心收留了一只失去母亲的小海豹, 当猎人在复活节当天杀死它的母亲的时候, 这只小海豹还在母亲的肚子里。
B
(2021·杭州高一检测)
Dogs are often referred to as “man ’s best friend”. But MacKenzie, a four-pound chihuahua, who was named winner of the 2020 American Hero Dog Competition on October 19, 2020, is making the world a better place for humans and animals alike.
In its tenth year in 2020, the annual contest is the brainchild of American Humane Association, the country ’s first national charitable organization founded for the safety and well-being of animals. Often called the “Oscars for dogs”, the award recognizes dogs who make extremely great contributions (贡献) to society.
The competition of 2020 attracted over 400 entries from across the country. These heroic dogs have gone above the call of duty, saving lives, comforting the ill and aged and reminding us of the powerful, age-old ties between animals and people. While all were impressive, it was tiny MacKenzie who won the judges ’ hearts.
MacKenzie ’s path to stardom was not easy. Born with a mouth disability, she had to be fed through a tube (管子) for the first year of her life. Despite her own struggles, she always seemed to think more of other animals in need. “Never have I seen such a will to live. Though sick, she carefully looked after the baby animals at the rescue center, ” said her caretaker.
A life-saving operation performed in 2014 gave MacKenzie the ability to eat independently. The seven-year-old chihuahua is now working for the Mia Foundation, a New York-based charitable organization that rescues and nurses animals with inborn disabilities. The chihuahua does an excellent job and has raised various animals. She plays nurse, cleans, comforts and hugs them, acting as their mother and teaching them how to socialize, play and have good manners.
In addition to her role as an animal caretaker, MacKenzie also visits schools to educate kids about the importance of accepting physical differences in both animals and people. Her heart-warming and inspiring story makes MacKenzie a worthy receiver of America ’s top dog honor!
【文章大意】狗通常被认为是人类最好的朋友, 本文主要讲述的是一只4磅重的吉娃娃狗——麦肯齐在2020年10月19日赢得了2020年美国英雄犬大赛的冠军, 并介绍了麦肯齐赢得冠军的原因。
5. What can we infer about the American Hero Dog Competition
A. It was started by a charitable organization.
B. It was meant to honor caretakers of dogs.
C. It takes place every ten years.
D. It was first held in 2020.
【解析】选A。推理判断题。根据文章第二段可知, 到2020年, 这个一年一度的竞赛已经举办了10年, 它是美国人道组织的创意, 这是美国第一个为动物安全和幸福而成立的全国性慈善组织。由此可推知美国英雄犬大赛是由一个慈善组织发起的。故选A。
6. Which of the following best describes MacKenzie
A. Talented and strong.
B. Courageous and selfless.
C. Funny and friendly.
D. Confident and picky.
【解析】选B。推理判断题。根据文章第四段可知, 麦肯齐天生嘴有缺陷, 在极其艰难的情况下, 她奋力抗争活了下来, 可知她是很勇敢的; 尽管生病了, 她仍小心翼翼地照顾动物救援中心的小动物, 总是更多地考虑其他需要帮助的动物, 可知她是非常无私的, 故选B。
7. In which aspect can students benefit from MacKenzie ’s visits
A. Learning from failures.
B. Valuing physical health.
C. Understanding the disabled.
D. Developing practical ability.
【解析】选C。标题归纳题。根据文章最后一段可知, 麦肯齐还访问学校, 教育孩子们接受动物和人的身体差异的重要性。即麦肯齐对学校的访问可使学生们进一步理解残疾人。故选C。
8. What ’s the best title for the text
A. Dogs Are Man ’s Best Friends
B. Treat Dogs the Way We Want to Be Treated
C. 2020 American Hero Dog: A Tiny Chihuahua
D. Touching Stories between MacKenzie and People
【解析】选C。主旨大意题。根据文章主题段第一段可知, 狗通常被认为是人类最好的朋友。但是, 一只4磅重的吉娃娃狗麦肯齐在2020年10月19日赢得了2020年美国英雄犬大赛的冠军, 她正在为人类和动物创造一个更美好的世界。故文章主要讲述的是2020年美国英雄犬: 一只小吉娃娃狗。故答案为C项。
Ⅱ. 阅读填句
(2021·三门峡高一检测)
Sharks have lived in the world ’s oceans for millions of years. A shark has a very good sense of smell. It can find small amounts of substances in water, such as blood, body liquids and chemicals produced by animals. These powerful senses help sharks find their food. 1
Sharks grow slowly. About forty percent of all sharks lay eggs. 2 Some sharks carry their young inside their bodies as humans do. Some sharks are not able to reproduce until they are twenty years old. Most reproduce only every two years. And they give birth to fewer than ten young sharks. For this reason, overfishing of sharks is of special danger to the future of the animal.
3 They eat injured and diseased fish. Their hunting activities mean that the numbers of other fish in ocean waters do not become too great. This protects the plants and other forms of life that exist in the oceans.
People hunt sharks for sport, food, medicine and their skin. Experts say the international market for some kinds of sharks has increased because many parts of a shark are valuable. 4 Shark liver oil is a popular source of vitamin(维生素). The skin of a shark can be used like leather. In Asia, people enjoy a kind of soup made from shark fins. Experts say a fisherman can earn a lot of money for even one kilogram of shark fins.
Sharks are among the oldest animals on Earth. 5 If too many sharks in one area are killed, the group of sharks may never return to normal population levels.
A. The others give birth to their young.
B. Sharks are important for the world ’s oceans.
C. This is a threat to other forms of life in the ocean.
D. Collectors pay thousands of dollars for the jaws of a shark.
E. Sharks are valuable to us and we can make full use of them.
F. But some sharks are in danger of disappearing from Earth.
G. Sharks eat fish, other sharks, and plants that live in the ocean.
【文章大意】本文介绍了鲨鱼的有关信息, 如鲨鱼的饮食、繁衍以及鲨鱼所处的现状。警告人们要注意保护鲨鱼, 因为很多鲨鱼都处于濒临灭绝的危险之中。
1. 【解析】选G。前一句讲述的是鲨鱼敏锐的感觉可以帮助它们寻找到食物, 接下来的这句就应该介绍鲨鱼的食物具体是什么, G选项“鲨鱼以鱼、其他鲨鱼和海洋中的植物为食”切题。
2. 【解析】选A。根据上下文可知, 讲述的是鲨鱼不同的繁衍方式。有的是产卵, 有的是直接分娩出小鲨鱼, 可知A选项“其他的则产下幼崽”切题。
3. 【解析】选B。根据本段最后一句可知鲨鱼可以保护海洋里其他的一些生物, 说明本段讲述的是鲨鱼的重要性, B选项“鲨鱼对世界海洋很重要”切题。
4. 【解析】选D。根据下句可知, 鲨鱼肝油是一种常见的维生素来源。鲨鱼的皮可以像皮革一样使用。所以本段内容讲述的是鲨鱼的各个身体部位在市场上受到追捧, D选项“收藏者为鲨鱼的下颌支付数千美元”, 切题。
5. 【解析】选F。根据下句可知, 如果一个地区有太多的鲨鱼被杀死, 鲨鱼的数量可能永远无法恢复到正常水平。所以现在很多鲨鱼都处于濒临灭绝的危险之中, F选项“但有些鲨鱼正面临从地球上消失的危险”切题。
Ⅲ. 完形填空
(2021·青岛高一检测)
I always wanted to look like the slim girls on TV even though I knew that it was impossible. I worried about my 1 and tried every new diet I read about online. I tried no-fat, low-fat, only bananas, no bananas—I almost went bananas, too.
Then I read an article that said 2 asking “Am I fat ” I should be asking “Am I 3 ” I had no 4 a letter could make such a 5 ! Once I started thinking about fitness rather than weight, things began to 6 . Instead of saying “I want to lose three kilos”, I would say “I want to 7 two kilometers in eight minutes” or “I want to do 30 push-ups”. Rather than 8 the foods I enjoyed, I added healthy foods to my meals. I could 9 have a burger now and then, but I would 10 a salad or an apple.
Finally, I stopped 11 myself with actresses and models and 12 things that were wrong with my face or body. Instead, I made a list of the things I 13 about myself. By being 14 about myself and my body, I became both happier and 15 .
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。本文讲述了作者在减肥上转变的心路历程, 由最初的节食、不注重健康的减肥方式转变为注重运动、对自我保持积极态度的减肥方式, 最终作者获得了成功, 也变得更开心, 更健康。
1. A. face B. weight C. future D. comfort
【解析】选B。句意: 我担心自己的体重, 尝试每种我在网上读到的节食方法。根据上文的I always wanted to look like the slim girls on TV可知作者想变得苗条, 故此处用“体重”符合语境, 故选B。
2. A. after all B. as long as
C. instead of D. only if
【解析】选C。句意: 然后我读到了一篇文章, 上面写着我不该问“我胖吗 ”而该问“我健康吗 ”after all毕竟; as long as只要; instead of而非; only if只要……就。根据下文的Instead of saying “I want to lose three kilos”可知此处用“而非/而不是”符合语境, instead of是原词复现, 故选C。
3. A. tall B. brave C. beautiful D. fit
【解析】选D。根据下文的Once I started thinking about fitness rather than weight, 可知此处用“健康的”符合语境, fit和fitness原词复现, 故选D。
4. A. source B. idea
C. way D. experience
【解析】选B。句意: 我没想到一个字就会有如此大的影响! 结合上下文可知, 此处是指作者按照文章里的说法去做了之后, 自己有了很大改变, 这些改变是她没有想到的, have no idea没想到/不知道, 故选B。
5. A. summary B. fortune
C. difference D. chance
【解析】选C。summary总结; fortune运气, 财富; difference不同; chance机会。根据文章结尾可知作者使用文章所提到的方法后, 她比以前更高兴了, 故此处用“有影响”符合语境, make a difference有影响, 故选C。
6. A. lose B. change C. Survive D. suit
【解析】选B。句意: 一旦我开始思考健康而非体重时, 事情开始改变了。 结合下文提到的内容可知, 作者对待体重的态度发生了改变, 故选B。
7. A. suffer B. find C. run D. get
【解析】选C。句意: 我会说“我想在8分钟内跑两千米”或者“我想做30个俯卧撑”而非“我想减掉3千克”。根据two kilometers in eight minutes可知此处用“跑”符合语境, 故选C。
8. A. taking in B. cutting out
C. putting off D. making up
【解析】选B。句意: 没有删除我喜欢吃的食物, 而是在饮食里添加了健康的食物。taking in吸收; cutting out切除, 删除; putting off 推迟; making up组成, 编造。结合句意可知, 此处是指作者没有停止吃那些自己喜欢但又不那么健康的食物, 故选B。
9. A. still B. never C. hardly D. seldom
【解析】选A。句意: 我仍然时不时会吃汉堡, 但是我会加上一份沙拉或一个苹果。结合上下文可知, 此处是指作者依然会吃不那么健康的食物, 故选A。
10. A. throw B. add C. forget D. buy
【解析】选B。 根据上文的I added healthy foods to my meals. 可知此处用“加上”符合语境, add是原词复现, 故选B。
11. A. thinking B. dreaming
C. warning D. comparing
【解析】选D。句意: 最后, 我不再把自己和女演员以及模特作比较, 也不再去寻找我的脸或身体的不足之处。 根据文章第一句可以推断, 作者经常把自己和演员及模特比较, 故选D。
12. A. looking for B. getting rid of
C. passing down D. managing to
【解析】选A。looking for寻找; getting rid of摆脱; passing down流传; managing to设法做成。结合句意可知, 此处是指作者不想和女演员及模特对比来寻找她自己的不足, 故选A。
13. A. maintained B. liked
C. refused D. realized
【解析】选B。句意: 相反, 我列出了一系列我喜欢自己的地方。maintained维持; liked喜欢; refused拒绝; realized意识到, 实现。根据下文的I became both happier可推断作者开始欣赏自己, 所以列出对自己感到喜欢的地方, 故选B。
14. A. inspired B. determined
C. ashamed D. positive
【解析】选D。句意: 通过对自己和自己的身体保持积极向上的态度, 我变得更高兴、更健康。 inspired受到启发的; determined有决心的; ashamed羞愧的; positive积极的。根据I became both happier可知此处应选择一个正向的、感彩和happier一致的词, 故选D。
15. A. wiser B. slimmer C. healthier D. calmer
【解析】选C。根据上文的Once I started thinking about fitness rather than weight, 可知此处用“更健康的”符合语境, healthy和fitness是同义词复现, 故选C。
语法填空
阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
So far many of the earth ’s plants and animals 1. _______ (die) out, and a hundred species become 2.________ (endanger) every day. If nothing is done, we may find ourselves alone on the earth.
Wild animals live in the forests which 3.________ (destroy) by people at present. As 4.________ result, the animals are losing 5.________ (they) habitats. Without the trees, the animals are short 6.________ food. And many animals are dying out because of pollution.
I suggest that measures should be taken 7.________ (protect) wildlife. The government should prevent people from 8.________ (destroy) forests and shut down the factories 9.________ pollute rivers and air. I think more wildlife 10.________ (reserve) should also be built.
【文章大意】本文是一篇议论文。地球上的很多动植物已经灭绝, 很多物种濒临绝境, 我们应该采取措施保护野生动植物。
1. 【解析】have died。考查时态。根据时间状语So far可知句子应用现在完成时态, 故答案为have died。
2. 【解析】endangered。考查形容词。become后跟形容词, 故此处填endangered。endangered“濒危的”。
3. 【解析】are being destroyed。考查时态和语态。根据时间状语at present可知此处应用现在进行时, 主语和destroy之间是被动关系, 故用现在进行时的被动语态。
4. 【解析】a。考查冠词。as a result“结果”, 是固定搭配, 故答案为a。
5. 【解析】their。考查代词。修饰名词habitats, 应用形容词性物主代词, 故填their。
6. 【解析】of。考查介词。be short of缺乏, 是固定搭配。
7. 【解析】to protect。考查非谓语动词。此处是动词不定式作目的状语, 故答案为to protect。
8. 【解析】destroying。考查非谓语动词。prevent sb. from doing sth. 阻止某人做某事。故答案为destroying。
9. 【解析】which/that。考查定语从句。句意: 关闭污染河流和空气的工厂。此处factories是先行词, 指物, 在后面的定语从句中作主语, 故答案为which/that。
10. 【解析】reserves。考查名词复数。根据more可知此处应用名词复数, 故填reserves。
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12Unit 2 Discovering Useful Structures
Ⅰ. 单句语法填空
1. Fortunately, now solutions ( ) (find)to give e-waste a new life.
2. An interesting experiment ( )(carry) out now.
3. Some animals ( ) (not protect) well enough now.
4. Since my room ( )(paint), I have to go back home to live with my parents.
5. The famous actor ( )(interview) by the reporters at the very moment.
6. Where we shall do the test is still( ) discussion.
7. These animals ( )(hunt) at such a speed that they will disappear soon.
8. Are the babies ( )(take) care of by this nurse now
9. Look! The foreign guests ( ) (show) around the factory by Mr Zhang.
10. It is reported that many a new house ( )(build)at present in the disaster area.
Ⅱ. 完成句子
1. A lecture on English history ( ) by Professor Brown.
布朗教授正在给大家做一场关于英国历史的讲座。
2. Is the problem ( ) by the government now
这个问题现在被政府重视吗
3. An English play ( ) by the girls at the moment.
此刻, 女孩们正在上演一部新的英语话剧。
4. The question ( ) so you can ’t decide what to do at once.
这个问题正在讨论中, 所以你不能马上决定做什么。
5. Preparations ( ) for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing.
北京正为2022年冬奥会做准备。
6. ( )the new science museum ( )
新的科学博物馆正在哪里建造
7. Some measures ( ) to protect the wild animals.
正在采取一些措施来保护野生动物。
8. The students ’ schoolwork ( ) by the teacher now.
老师现在正在给学生们的作业打分。
Ⅰ. 阅读理解
A
More than two thirds of the world ’s polar bears will be wiped out by 2050, according to a shocking new study. By then, scientists say, global warming will have melted 42 percent of the Arctic sea ice. By 2100, only a very few of these important creatures will be left.
The report has been produced by the US Geological Survey. The scientists have publicized their findings in the hope of influencing US Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne, who has been asked to put polar bears on the US endangered species list.
Polar bears depend on floating sea ice as a platform for hunting seals, which are their main food. Without enough ice, polar bears would be forced to go onto the land, where they are poorly skilled hunters, and would be unlikely to adapt to the life on the land in time. Experts say few little bears would survive and the stress could make many females unable to get pregnant.
The team of American and Canadian scientists spent six months studying bears, on the ground, from spotter planes and in the lab, using computer models. Some team members fear the result is even worse for the bears than what their report says. They say the Arctic is warming faster than anywhere in the world and much faster than their computer had been forecasting. Satellite observations have showed that the ice has decreased to an all-time low.
However, not everyone in the scientific community believes that global warming is happening on such an alarming scale. Another investigation has found that polar bears are still being hunted by wealthy “sportsmen” who want their skins and heads. At least ten international companies offer bear-hunting trips.
1. What do we know about Dirk Kempthorne according to the passage
A. He is an animal scientist.
B. He is a protector of animals working for the US government.
C. He was asked to put polar bears on the US endangered species list.
D. He offered to put polar bears on the endangered species list.
2. Why will polar bears die out if there is not enough sea ice
A. Because polar bears can ’t catch enough food without ice.
B. Because polar bears eat ice when they feel thirsty.
C. Because polar bears will be easily found by hunters without ice.
D. Because most female bears are used to giving birth under ice.
3. After a six-month study, some scientists fear that________.
A. there is something wrong with their computers
B. polar bears will disappear even faster than they ever expected
C. their computer models are not as accurate as they expected
D. global warming will destroy everything in the Arctic
B
(2021·南昌高一检测)
Thirteen years ago, the Planet Earth wildlife documentary took us all on an amazing journey. We went from deep rainforests to the bottom of the ocean. Now a new one, Our Planet, will let us see different animals and the influence of humans on the natural world. The documentary covers 50 countries and areas. It took more than four years to produce it.
With the latest 4K video technology, the show allows people a wonderful new look at nature. “People are given a chance to better get themselves into the lives of the animals, ” said Fothergill, one of the show ’s producers.
Besides showing Earth ’s beauty, the documentary also talks about the planet ’s climate conditions. “Our Planet is here to say, ‘The planet is dying, and we ’re killing it. ’” Fothergill said. In one sad scene, hundreds of walruses(海象), half-blind when out of the water, fall down a rock and suffer a painful death on the beach below. It shows how the climate conditions have influenced their natural habitat and explains why they ’ve been forced to find the safe place on the rocks.
But the documentary is not all about sadness. It also talks about successful stories, such as the ones of tigers. These animals are saved and live happily, thanks to international agreements on environmental protection.
Asking more people to take action in protecting our planet is the final goal of the new documentary. What we do in the next 20 years will decide the future of all life on Earth.
4. What ’s the documentary Our Planet about
A. The relationship between the climate conditions and human activities.
B. Different animals and the influence of humans on the natural world.
C. The living conditions of walruses and tigers.
D. The beauty and customs of 50 countries and areas.
5. What ’s the purpose of the last paragraph
A. To explain what our goal is in the future.
B. To call for more people to protect our planet.
C. To tell us how the climate conditions influence animals.
D. To introduce international agreements on environmental protection.
6. What can we infer from the passage
A. It took a lot of time and efforts to make the documentary.
B. The documentary is popular in many countries and areas.
C. We should have a new look at the environmental protection.
D. Our goal in the future is getting along well with animals.
7. Where is the text probably from
A. A novel. B. A dictionary.
C. A storybook. D. A newspaper.
【阅读多维训练】
It shows how the climate conditions have influenced their natural habitat and explains why they ’ve been forced to find the safe place on the rocks.
句式分析: 本句是一个复合句。句中and连接两个并列的谓语动词。第一个谓语动词show后跟how引导的宾语从句; 第二个谓语动词explain后跟why引导的宾语从句。
译文: ( )
Ⅱ. 完形填空
(2021·日照高一检测)
An old man lived in a nice house with a large garden. He took care of his 1 all the time, watering and fertilizing them.
One day a young man went by the 2 . He looked at the beautiful flowers, imagining how happy he could be 3 he lived in such a beautiful place. Then, suddenly he found the old gardener was 4 . He was very surprised about this and asked, “You can ’t see these flowers. 5 are you busy taking care of them every day ”
The old man smiled and said, “I can tell you four 6 . First, I was a gardener when I was young, and I really like this job. Second, 7 I can ’t see these flowers, I can touch them. 8 , I can smell the sweetness of them. As to the last one, that ’s 9 . ”
“Me But you don ’t know me, ” said the young man.
“Yeah, it ’s 10 that I don ’t know you. But I know that flowers are angels that everybody 11 . We enjoy the happiness these flowers have brought us. ”
The blind man ’s work opened our eyes, and 12 our hearts, which also made his life 13 . It was just like Beethoven, who became deaf in his later life and wrote many great musical works. Beethoven himself couldn ’t 14 his wonderful music, but his music has 15 millions of people to face their difficulties bravely. Isn ’t it one kind of happiness
1. A. flowers B. trees C. vegetables D. grass
2. A. balcony B. kitchen
C. garden D. study
3. A. after B. as C. before D. if
4. A. blind B. famous
C. smart D. friendly
5. A. What B. Who C. Why D. Which
6. A. stories B. reasons
C. excuses D. conclusions
7. A. although B. since
C. because D. unless
8. A. First B. Second
C. Third D. Fourth
9. A. me B. you
C. my mother D. my son
10. A. true B. hard C. cool D. fair
11. A. greets B. doubts
C. meets D. knows
12. A. broke B. hurt
C. pleased D. treated
13. A. emptier B. busier
C. luckier D. happier
14. A. write B. hear
C. play D. believe
15. A. changed B. affected
C. discovered D. encouraged
Ⅲ. 语法填空
(2021·石家庄高一检测)
Lions, tigers and other animals are staying awake at night 1.________ (avoid)human beings, a new study finds.
Scientists have known that human activities can lead to changes in nature. Many animals may move around less or travel to far places to keep away 2. _______people. By being awake at night, animals can also be on guard against possible enemies and spend less time 3.________ (look)for food.
The latest research found even activities like farming and camping can 4.________ (fright)animals and cause them to become more active at night. 5.________ had been studied were lions in Tanzania, tigers in Nepal and monkeys in Brazil. Researchers compared 6.________ (careful)how much time those animals were active at night in areas of human activities, such as hunting and farming. 7. _______was human activities that caused an increase of about 20 percent in night time activities, even in creatures that usually sleep at night. Results 8.________ (publish)in the journal Science two months ago.
The new findings are 9.________ (usual)because no one else has looked at it in such detail before. Ecologist Marlee Tucker was 10.________ (surprise)that any kind of human activities is enough for animals to see people as a threat.
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10Unit 2 Discovering Useful Structures
Ⅰ. 单句语法填空
1. Fortunately, now solutions are being found (find)to give e-waste a new life.
2. An interesting experiment is being carried(carry) out now.
3. Some animals are not being protected (not protect) well enough now.
4. Since my room is being painted(paint), I have to go back home to live with my parents.
5. The famous actor is being interviewed(interview) by the reporters at the very moment.
6. Where we shall do the test is still under discussion.
7. These animals are being hunted(hunt) at such a speed that they will disappear soon.
8. Are the babies being taken(take) care of by this nurse now
9. Look! The foreign guests are being shown (show) around the factory by Mr Zhang.
10. It is reported that many a new house is being built(build)at present in the disaster area.
Ⅱ. 完成句子
1. A lecture on English history is being given by Professor Brown.
布朗教授正在给大家做一场关于英国历史的讲座。
2. Is the problem being paid attention to by the government now
这个问题现在被政府重视吗
3. An English play is being put on by the girls at the moment.
此刻, 女孩们正在上演一部新的英语话剧。
4. The question is under discussion/is being discussed, so you can ’t decide what to do at once.
这个问题正在讨论中, 所以你不能马上决定做什么。
5. Preparations are being made for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing.
北京正为2022年冬奥会做准备。
6. Where is the new science museum being built
新的科学博物馆正在哪里建造
7. Some measures are being taken to protect the wild animals.
正在采取一些措施来保护野生动物。
8. The students ’ schoolwork is being graded by the teacher now.
老师现在正在给学生们的作业打分。
Ⅰ. 阅读理解
A
More than two thirds of the world ’s polar bears will be wiped out by 2050, according to a shocking new study. By then, scientists say, global warming will have melted 42 percent of the Arctic sea ice. By 2100, only a very few of these important creatures will be left.
The report has been produced by the US Geological Survey. The scientists have publicized their findings in the hope of influencing US Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne, who has been asked to put polar bears on the US endangered species list.
Polar bears depend on floating sea ice as a platform for hunting seals, which are their main food. Without enough ice, polar bears would be forced to go onto the land, where they are poorly skilled hunters, and would be unlikely to adapt to the life on the land in time. Experts say few little bears would survive and the stress could make many females unable to get pregnant.
The team of American and Canadian scientists spent six months studying bears, on the ground, from spotter planes and in the lab, using computer models. Some team members fear the result is even worse for the bears than what their report says. They say the Arctic is warming faster than anywhere in the world and much faster than their computer had been forecasting. Satellite observations have showed that the ice has decreased to an all-time low.
However, not everyone in the scientific community believes that global warming is happening on such an alarming scale. Another investigation has found that polar bears are still being hunted by wealthy “sportsmen” who want their skins and heads. At least ten international companies offer bear-hunting trips.
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。本文说的是由于全球变暖, 北极熊有可能在这个世纪末就要灭绝了。
1. What do we know about Dirk Kempthorne according to the passage
A. He is an animal scientist.
B. He is a protector of animals working for the US government.
C. He was asked to put polar bears on the US endangered species list.
D. He offered to put polar bears on the endangered species list.
【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据第二段第二句中的“US Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne, who has been asked to put polar bears on the US endangered species list. ”可知, 他被要求把北极熊列入美国濒危物种名单, 故选C。
2. Why will polar bears die out if there is not enough sea ice
A. Because polar bears can ’t catch enough food without ice.
B. Because polar bears eat ice when they feel thirsty.
C. Because polar bears will be easily found by hunters without ice.
D. Because most female bears are used to giving birth under ice.
【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“Polar bears depend on floating sea ice as a platform for hunting seals, which are their main food. ”可知, 如果没有足够的海冰, 北极熊会因为捕捉不到足够的猎物而濒临灭绝, 故选A。
3. After a six-month study, some scientists fear that________.
A. there is something wrong with their computers
B. polar bears will disappear even faster than they ever expected
C. their computer models are not as accurate as they expected
D. global warming will destroy everything in the Arctic
【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据第四段的“Some team members fear the result is even worse for the bears than what their report says. ”可知, 科学家们担心北极熊消失的速度将比他们预想的还要快, 故选B。
B
(2021·南昌高一检测)
Thirteen years ago, the Planet Earth wildlife documentary took us all on an amazing journey. We went from deep rainforests to the bottom of the ocean. Now a new one, Our Planet, will let us see different animals and the influence of humans on the natural world. The documentary covers 50 countries and areas. It took more than four years to produce it.
With the latest 4K video technology, the show allows people a wonderful new look at nature. “People are given a chance to better get themselves into the lives of the animals, ” said Fothergill, one of the show ’s producers.
Besides showing Earth ’s beauty, the documentary also talks about the planet ’s climate conditions. “Our Planet is here to say, ‘The planet is dying, and we ’re killing it. ’” Fothergill said. In one sad scene, hundreds of walruses(海象), half-blind when out of the water, fall down a rock and suffer a painful death on the beach below. It shows how the climate conditions have influenced their natural habitat and explains why they ’ve been forced to find the safe place on the rocks.
But the documentary is not all about sadness. It also talks about successful stories, such as the ones of tigers. These animals are saved and live happily, thanks to international agreements on environmental protection.
Asking more people to take action in protecting our planet is the final goal of the new documentary. What we do in the next 20 years will decide the future of all life on Earth.
【文章大意】文章主要介绍了《我们的星球》这部纪录片的制作、内容和目标。
4. What ’s the documentary Our Planet about
A. The relationship between the climate conditions and human activities.
B. Different animals and the influence of humans on the natural world.
C. The living conditions of walruses and tigers.
D. The beauty and customs of 50 countries and areas.
【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据第一段第三句可知, 如今一部新的纪录片, 《我们的星球》, 会让我们看到不同的动物及人类对自然界产生的影响, 故选B。
5. What ’s the purpose of the last paragraph
A. To explain what our goal is in the future.
B. To call for more people to protect our planet.
C. To tell us how the climate conditions influence animals.
D. To introduce international agreements on environmental protection.
【解析】选B。推理判断题。最后一段提到“让更多人采取行动保护我们的星球是这部新纪录片的最终目标”, 由此可推知, 本段通过介绍纪录片的最终目标而呼吁更多人采取行动保护地球。故选B。
6. What can we infer from the passage
A. It took a lot of time and efforts to make the documentary.
B. The documentary is popular in many countries and areas.
C. We should have a new look at the environmental protection.
D. Our goal in the future is getting along well with animals.
【解析】选A。推理判断题。根据第一段最后两句可知这部纪录片涉及50个国家和地区。花费超过四年的时间来制作。故可推知制作这部纪录片花费了很多时间和精力。故选A。
7. Where is the text probably from
A. A novel. B. A dictionary.
C. A storybook. D. A newspaper.
【解析】选D。推理判断题。通读全文可知, 本文主要介绍了一部关于动物和人类与自然关系的新纪录片, 可能来自报纸。故选D。
【阅读多维训练】
It shows how the climate conditions have influenced their natural habitat and explains why they ’ve been forced to find the safe place on the rocks.
句式分析: 本句是一个复合句。句中and连接两个并列的谓语动词。第一个谓语动词show后跟how引导的宾语从句; 第二个谓语动词explain后跟why引导的宾语从句。
译文: 它展示了气候条件是如何影响它们的自然栖息地, 并解释了它们被迫在岩石上找安全地方的原因。
Ⅱ. 完形填空
(2021·日照高一检测)
An old man lived in a nice house with a large garden. He took care of his 1 all the time, watering and fertilizing them.
One day a young man went by the 2 . He looked at the beautiful flowers, imagining how happy he could be 3 he lived in such a beautiful place. Then, suddenly he found the old gardener was 4 . He was very surprised about this and asked, “You can ’t see these flowers. 5 are you busy taking care of them every day ”
The old man smiled and said, “I can tell you four 6 . First, I was a gardener when I was young, and I really like this job. Second, 7 I can ’t see these flowers, I can touch them. 8 , I can smell the sweetness of them. As to the last one, that ’s 9 . ”
“Me But you don ’t know me, ” said the young man.
“Yeah, it ’s 10 that I don ’t know you. But I know that flowers are angels that everybody 11 . We enjoy the happiness these flowers have brought us. ”
The blind man ’s work opened our eyes, and 12 our hearts, which also made his life 13 . It was just like Beethoven, who became deaf in his later life and wrote many great musical works. Beethoven himself couldn ’t 14 his wonderful music, but his music has 15 millions of people to face their difficulties bravely. Isn ’t it one kind of happiness
【文章大意】文章讲述一位盲人花匠精心护理花园, 通过自己的努力不仅让自己享受到工作的乐趣, 同时也给周围的人带来快乐。
1. A. flowers B. trees C. vegetables D. grass
【解析】选A。句意: 他一直照料他的花, 给它们浇水、施肥。根据下文“He looked at the beautiful flowers”以及“You can ’t see these flowers.________ are you busy taking care of them every day ”可知, 老人一直在照料花园里的花, 故选A。
2. A. balcony B. kitchen
C. garden D. study
【解析】选C。句意: 一天, 一个年轻人经过这个花园。结合文章第一句可知, 此处表示经过老人的花园, 故选C。
3. A. after B. as C. before D. if
【解析】选D。句意: 他看着这些美丽的花, 想象着如果他住在这样一个美丽的地方, 他会多么快乐。结合句意可知, 设空处引导条件状语从句, 表示“如果”, 故选D。
4. A. blind B. famous
C. smart D. friendly
【解析】选A。句意: 然后, 他突然发现老园丁是盲人。根据下文“You can ’t see these flowers. ”可知, 老人看不见花, 是一位盲人, 故选A。
5. A. What B. Who C. Why D. Which
【解析】选C。句意: 你为什么每天都忙着照料它们呢 结合语境并分析句子可知, 设空处应填疑问副词作状语, 询问原因, 故选C。
6. A. stories B. reasons
C. excuses D. conclusions
【解析】选B。句意: 我可以告诉你四个原因。与上一空的“why”相对应, 此处表示四个原因, 故选B。
7. A. although B. since
C. because D. unless
【解析】选A。句意: 第二, 虽然我看不见这些花, 但我可以触摸它们。although虽然, 尽管; since自从, 因为; because因为; unless除非。结合句意可知, 前后两个分句构成让步关系, 故选A。
8. A. First B. Second
C. Third D. Fourth
【解析】选C。句意: 第三, 我能闻到它们的甜味。结合上文“First“和”Second“可知, 此处列举的是第三个原因, 故选C。
9. A. me B. you
C. my mother D. my son
【解析】选B。句意: 至于最后一个原因, 是因为你。结合下文年轻人的话“Me ”可知, 此处代词指代年轻人, 故选B。
10. A. true B. hard C. cool D. fair
【解析】选A。句意: 是的, 我确实不认识你。上文年轻人提到老人不认识他, 根据“Yeah”可知, 此处表示老人不认识年轻人是事实, 是真的, 故选A。
11. A. greets B. doubts
C. meets D. knows
【解析】选D。句意: 但我知道, 每个人都知道花是天使。下文提到我们享受花带给我们的快乐, 根据常识可知, 此处表示人人都知道花是天使, 故选D。
12. A. broke B. hurt
C. pleased D. treated
【解析】选C。联系上文提到的我们享受花带给我们的快乐可知, 老人的工作使我们感到愉悦, 故选C。
13. A. emptier B. busier
C. luckier D. happier
【解析】选D。emptier更空的; busier更忙的; luckier更幸运的; happier更幸福的。根据上文可知, 老人精心护理花的工作开阔了我们的眼界, 这也使他的生活更幸福。故选D。
14. A. write B. hear
C. play D. believe
【解析】选B。句意: 贝多芬自己听不到他美妙的音乐, 但他的音乐鼓舞了成千上万的人勇敢地面对困难。与上文的“deaf”相对应, 此处表示贝多芬听不见美妙的音乐, 故选B。
15. A. changed B. affected
C. discovered D. encouraged
【解析】选D。changed改变; affected影响; discovered发现; encourage鼓舞, 鼓励。结合句意以及后面的“to face their difficulties bravely”可知, 用encouraged, 表示鼓舞成千上万的人勇敢地面对困难, 故选D。
Ⅲ. 语法填空
(2021·石家庄高一检测)
Lions, tigers and other animals are staying awake at night 1.________ (avoid)human beings, a new study finds.
Scientists have known that human activities can lead to changes in nature. Many animals may move around less or travel to far places to keep away 2. _______people. By being awake at night, animals can also be on guard against possible enemies and spend less time 3.________ (look)for food.
The latest research found even activities like farming and camping can 4.________ (fright)animals and cause them to become more active at night. 5.________ had been studied were lions in Tanzania, tigers in Nepal and monkeys in Brazil. Researchers compared 6.________ (careful)how much time those animals were active at night in areas of human activities, such as hunting and farming. 7. _______was human activities that caused an increase of about 20 percent in night time activities, even in creatures that usually sleep at night. Results 8.________ (publish)in the journal Science two months ago.
The new findings are 9.________ (usual)because no one else has looked at it in such detail before. Ecologist Marlee Tucker was 10.________ (surprise)that any kind of human activities is enough for animals to see people as a threat.
【文章大意】本文是一篇关于动物的最新研究报道。狮子、老虎和其他动物在夜间保持清醒, 以躲避人类。最新的研究发现, 即使是像耕作和露营这样的活动也能吓到动物, 让它们在夜间变得更加活跃。
1. 【解析】to avoid。考查动词不定式。句意: 狮子、老虎和其他动物在夜间保持清醒, 以躲避人类。结合句意可知, 此处是动词不定式作目的状语, 故填to avoid。
2. 【解析】from。考查介词。句意: 许多动物可能会更少地移动, 或者到很远的地方去远离人群。固定词组: keep away from远离, 回避, 故填from。
3. 【解析】looking。考查固定结构。spend. . . (in)doing sth. 做某事花费……, 故填looking。
4. 【解析】frighten。考查动词。情态动词后面跟动词原形, frighten“使害怕”是动词, 故填frighten。
5. 【解析】What。考查主语从句。分析句子结构可知, 此处用主语从句作主语, 从句没有主语和引导词, 用what引导主语从句, 故填What。
6. 【解析】carefully。考查副词。句意: 研究人员仔细地比较了这些动物在人类活动地方的夜间活动时间。此处compare是动词, 副词修饰动词, 故填carefully。
7. 【解析】It。考查代词。句意: 正是人类活动导致夜间活动增加了大约20%, 即使是在夜间睡觉的生物也是如此。此处是强调句型, It was+被强调部分+that. . . , 故填It。
8. 【解析】were published。考查时态和语态。根据two months ago且句子主语Results和publish之间是被动关系可知, 此处用一般过去时的被动语态, 故填were published。
9. 【解析】unusual。考查形容词。由句意可知, 以前, 没有其他的人这样详细地考虑它, 所以这些新的发现显得不同寻常。故填unusual。
10. 【解析】surprised。考查过去分词。此处为过去分词作表语, 表示主语Marlee Tucker的状态, 故填surprised。
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