UNIT 6 课时跟踪检测（二） 语言运用综合练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Global warming will increase the risk of river flooding over the coming decades, endangering millions of people around the world, according to a study published on Thursday.
Using computer simulations, researchers in Germany examined the impact of changing rainfall patterns and found that flood defences will need to be improved particularly in the United States, parts of India and Africa, Indonesia and Central Europe.
River floods are already one of the most widespread (广泛的) and damaging forms of natural disasters worldwide. Additional protective measures include enhancing dykes (堤), better river management, improving building standards and even moving settlements, according to the study published in the journal Science Advances.
The number of people affected by the worst 10 percent of river flooding will double from 76 million to 156 million in Asia alone by 2040, said the authors at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. In North America the number of people at risk could increase tenfold, from 100,000 to a million.
“The real numbers might be even higher in the future as population growth and further urbanization (都市化) are not taken into account，” they said.
Researchers said even in developed countries with good infrastructure the need for adaptation is big. They also warned that the risk of river flooding will rise regardless of current efforts to control climate change because of greenhouse gases already emitted in past decades. “Still, a failure to keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius (3.7 Fahrenheit) may result in changes to river flooding patterns that populations can't adapt to，” the authors said.
“The time has come when limiting future climate change must be accompanied by adapting to the climate change that we have already caused，” said Anders Levermann, one of the study's authors.
语篇解读：本文讲述了气候变暖将会给人类带来的灾难，呼吁人们应该重视这个问题。
1．What will need to be done in the future
A．Taking steps to strengthen flood defences.
B．Changing rainfall patterns in different places.
C．Speeding up the urbanization.
D．Limiting the number of buildings.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Using computer simulations, researchers in Germany examined the impact of changing rainfall patterns and found that flood defences will need to be improved”可知，必须加强防洪措施。
2．Which of the following can replace the underlined word “tenfold”？
A．Double. B．Quickly.
C．Ten times. D．Slowly.
解析：选C 词义猜测题。根据画线词后的“from 100,000 to a million”可知，受灾人数从10万增长到100万，增长到原来的10倍，由此可知tenfold的意思为“十倍”。
3．Why will the risk of river flooding rise in the future
A．There are no effective measures.
B．Big cities ignore flood disasters.
C．There will be a large population.
D．The past emission of greenhouse gases has a big effect.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段第二句可知，因为过去几十年已经排放的温室气体所造成的影响，河水泛滥的危害在将来还是会增加。
4．What can we conclude from the last paragraph
A．Human beings will have great sufferings in the future.
B．The world's population should be controlled at once.
C．Good and effective measures should be taken immediately.
D．Climate change will drive humans out of the earth.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据最后一段Anders Levermann所说的话可推知，我们必须采取有效的措施来解决气候变化问题。
Ⅱ.完形填空
A pair of wild geese
One morning in early fall, I noticed a pair of wild geese on our pond. The beautiful sight caught me by surprise, because we'd never seen geese there before.
I thought they would soon be on their way, so I seized the opportunity to be __1__ to these graceful creatures. As the days passed, my curiosity about why they were staying so long at the pond changed to concern. It wouldn't be long before the cold Michigan winter came and the pond __2___ over.
One day as they were __3__ in the grass near the driveway, I discovered the reason for their __4__ — the male had a broken left wing. He was unable to __5__， and his lifelong mate would not leave him behind. I was amazed at the __6__ between them. I asked a wildlife biologist friend what I should do. He explained that sometimes a broken wing would __7__ by itself and suggested letting them alone.
On the first day of November, I was working near the geese with my tractor. __8__ I bent to fasten a chain, I noticed both geese running toward the pond, wings beating__9__. They looked like a couple of planes moving for take-off. __10__， both were in the air and flew over the pond freely. The geese then circled back toward me, flying about 50 feet over my __11__ as if to say goodbye. Then they were out of __12__.
The season's first snowflakes fell the very next day. The birds must have __13__ that winter was coming, and it was time to go.
I grew fond of them during their stay at our pond, and I __14__ them. I would never forget their __15__ to each other. We could all learn a lesson or two from this pair.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了一对野雁中雄雁的翅膀受伤，雌雁不离不弃，它们互相照顾，直到能够重新翱翔的故事。
1．A.kind B．close
C．helpful D．familiar
解析：选B 结合第一段中的“The beautiful sight caught me by surprise, because we'd never seen geese there before.”可知，作者从来没有见过大雁，因此作者这次是可以接近(be close to )它们，好好地看看它们。
2．A.froze B．sank
C．rolled D．swept
解析：选A 根据空前面的“It wouldn't be long before the cold Michigan winter came”可知，此处应是池塘结冰(froze)，故A项正确。
3．A.fighting B．feeding
C．lying D．hiding
解析：选B 根据空后的“in the grass”可知，此处指大雁在觅食(feeding)，故B项正确。
4．A.injury B．sleep
C．fear D．visit
解析：选D 根据第一段的“One morning in early fall, I noticed a pair of wild geese on our pond.”可知，作者明白了这两只大雁来到(visit)这里的原因。
5．A.swim B．walk
C．fly D．move
解析：选C 结合前面的“the male had a broken left wing”可知，这只大雁的翅膀断了，因此它不能飞(fly)了。
6．A.difference B．distance
C．relationship D．generosity
解析：选C 根据空格前面的“his lifelong mate would not leave him behind”可知，作者对这两只大雁的亲密关系(relationship)感到惊奇。
7．A.recover B．fall
C．rise D．wave
解析：选A 结合语境可知，作者的朋友告诉作者，大雁的伤口会自己康复(recover)的。
8．A.Though B．As
C．If D．Unless
解析：选B 根据语境可知此处表示“当(as)作者弯腰系锁链的时候”。
9．A.nervously B．heavily
C．slowly D．wildly
解析：选D 结合空前面的“I noticed both geese running toward the pond”和空后面的“They looked like a couple of planes moving for take-off.”可知，这两只大雁准备起飞的时候，疯狂地(wildly)拍打翅膀。
10．A.Sadly B．Surprisingly
C．Gradually D．Strangely
解析：选C 根据前面的“take-off”和后面的“both were in the air and flew over the pond freely”可知，渐渐地(Gradually)，这两只大雁飞到了空中。
11．A.tractor B．head
C．pond D．house
解析：选B 结合空格后面的“as if to say goodbye”可知，它们在“我”的头顶(head)上盘旋。
12．A.control B．place
C．breath D．sight
解析：选D 由前面的“goodbye”可知，这两只大雁道别之后，就飞走了，不见了(out of sight)。
13．A.predicted B．noticed
C．sensed D．confirmed
解析：选C 根据前面的“The season's first snowflakes fell the very next day.”可知，大雁飞走的第二天就下雪了，因此说明它们一定是感到(sensed)严寒的冬天要来临了。
14．A.observed B．missed
C．protected D．saved
解析：选B 与前面的“grew fond of”呼应，作者喜爱这两只大雁，它们飞走了之后，作者非常想念(miss)它们。
15．A.promise B．appeal
C．response D．devotion
解析：选D 结合上文的“his lifelong mate would not leave him behind”可知，作者永远也忘不了它们之间的忠诚(devotion)，故选D。
Ⅲ.语法填空
For Nigel Portman, a love of travelling began with what's called a “gap year”. In common with many other British teenagers, he chose __1__ (take) a year out before settling down to study for his degree. After doing various __2__ (job) to raise some money, he left home to gain some experience of life in different cultures, visiting America and Asia. The more adventurous the young person, the __3__ (great) the challenge they are likely to set __4__ (them) for the gap year, and for some, like Nigel, it can result in a thirst for adventure.
Now that his university course __5__ (come) to an end, Nigel is just about to leave on a three-year trip that will take him right around the world.What's more, he plans to make the whole journey __6__ (use) only means of transport which are powered by natural energy.In other words, he'll be relying __7__ (main) on bicycles and his own legs; and when there's an ocean to cross, he won't be taking a shortcut (捷径) __8__ flying aboard — he'll be joining the crew of a sailing ship, instead.
As well as doing some mountain climbing along __9__ way, Nigel hopes to pass on to the people he meets the environmental message __10__ lies behind the whole idea.
语篇解读：本文主要讲述了一个大学生利用“间隔年”去旅行，以实际行动倡议环保的故事。
1．to take 考查非谓语动词。choose to do sth.为固定搭配，意为“选择做某事”，故用不定式作宾语。
2．jobs 考查名词复数。job是可数名词，且根据其前的定语various可知，此处应用复数形式，表示“各种工作”。
3．greater 考查形容词的比较级。根据固定句型the more ..., the more ...“越……，越……”可知，此处用形容词的比较级。
4．themselves 考查代词。喜欢冒险的年轻人很可能给他们自己设置更大的间隔年挑战。此处与they呼应，故用反身代词作宾语。
5．has come 考查动词的时态。now that是连词，引导状语从句，意为“既然”，由此可知事情已经发生，应用完成时，且与语境中的is呼应，故用现在完成时。
6．using 考查非谓语动词。动词use和主语he之间构成逻辑上的主谓关系，故此处用现在分词短语作伴随状语。
7．mainly 考查副词。副词修饰动词、形容词、副词或整个句子，在句子中作状语。故用副词mainly修饰谓语动词。
8．by/through 考查介词。根据语境可知，此处表示“以……方式/方法”，与上文中的“only means of transport”呼应，故用介词by/through。
9．the 考查冠词。along the way为固定搭配，意为“在……过程中”，符合语境，故用定冠词。
10．that/which 考查定语从句。此处用that/which引导定语从句，在从句中作主语，修饰先行词the environmental message。UNIT 6 课时跟踪检测（二） 语言运用综合练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Global warming will increase the risk of river flooding over the coming decades, endangering millions of people around the world, according to a study published on Thursday.
Using computer simulations, researchers in Germany examined the impact of changing rainfall patterns and found that flood defences will need to be improved particularly in the United States, parts of India and Africa, Indonesia and Central Europe.
River floods are already one of the most widespread (广泛的) and damaging forms of natural disasters worldwide. Additional protective measures include enhancing dykes (堤), better river management, improving building standards and even moving settlements, according to the study published in the journal Science Advances.
The number of people affected by the worst 10 percent of river flooding will double from 76 million to 156 million in Asia alone by 2040, said the authors at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. In North America the number of people at risk could increase tenfold, from 100,000 to a million.
“The real numbers might be even higher in the future as population growth and further urbanization (都市化) are not taken into account，” they said.
Researchers said even in developed countries with good infrastructure the need for adaptation is big. They also warned that the risk of river flooding will rise regardless of current efforts to control climate change because of greenhouse gases already emitted in past decades. “Still, a failure to keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius (3.7 Fahrenheit) may result in changes to river flooding patterns that populations can't adapt to，” the authors said.
“The time has come when limiting future climate change must be accompanied by adapting to the climate change that we have already caused，” said Anders Levermann, one of the study's authors.
1．What will need to be done in the future
A．Taking steps to strengthen flood defences.
B．Changing rainfall patterns in different places.
C．Speeding up the urbanization.
D．Limiting the number of buildings.2．Which of the following can replace the underlined word “tenfold”？
A．Double. B．Quickly.
C．Ten times. D．Slowly.3．Why will the risk of river flooding rise in the future
A．There are no effective measures.
B．Big cities ignore flood disasters.
C．There will be a large population.
D．The past emission of greenhouse gases has a big effect.4．What can we conclude from the last paragraph
A．Human beings will have great sufferings in the future.
B．The world's population should be controlled at once.
C．Good and effective measures should be taken immediately.
D．Climate change will drive humans out of the earth.
Ⅱ.完形填空
A pair of wild geese
One morning in early fall, I noticed a pair of wild geese on our pond. The beautiful sight caught me by surprise, because we'd never seen geese there before.
I thought they would soon be on their way, so I seized the opportunity to be __1__ to these graceful creatures. As the days passed, my curiosity about why they were staying so long at the pond changed to concern. It wouldn't be long before the cold Michigan winter came and the pond __2___ over.
One day as they were __3__ in the grass near the driveway, I discovered the reason for their __4__ — the male had a broken left wing. He was unable to __5__， and his lifelong mate would not leave him behind. I was amazed at the __6__ between them. I asked a wildlife biologist friend what I should do. He explained that sometimes a broken wing would __7__ by itself and suggested letting them alone.
On the first day of November, I was working near the geese with my tractor. __8__ I bent to fasten a chain, I noticed both geese running toward the pond, wings beating__9__. They looked like a couple of planes moving for take-off. __10__， both were in the air and flew over the pond freely. The geese then circled back toward me, flying about 50 feet over my __11__ as if to say goodbye. Then they were out of __12__.
The season's first snowflakes fell the very next day. The birds must have __13__ that winter was coming, and it was time to go.
I grew fond of them during their stay at our pond, and I __14__ them. I would never forget their __15__ to each other. We could all learn a lesson or two from this pair.
1．A.kind B．close
C．helpful D．familiar2．A.froze B．sank
C．rolled D．swept3．A.fighting B．feeding
C．lying D．hiding4．A.injury B．sleep
C．fear D．visit5．A.swim B．walk
C．fly D．move6．A.difference B．distance
C．relationship D．generosity7．A.recover B．fall
C．rise D．wave8．A.Though B．As
C．If D．Unless9．A.nervously B．heavily
C．slowly D．wildly10．A.Sadly B．Surprisingly
C．Gradually D．Strangely11．A.tractor B．head
C．pond D．house12．A.control B．place
C．breath D．sight13．A.predicted B．noticed
C．sensed D．confirmed14．A.observed B．missed
C．protected D．saved15．A.promise B．appeal
C．response D．devotionⅢ.语法填空
For Nigel Portman, a love of travelling began with what's called a “gap year”. In common with many other British teenagers, he chose __1__ (take) a year out before settling down to study for his degree. After doing various __2__ (job) to raise some money, he left home to gain some experience of life in different cultures, visiting America and Asia. The more adventurous the young person, the __3__ (great) the challenge they are likely to set __4__ (them) for the gap year, and for some, like Nigel, it can result in a thirst for adventure.
Now that his university course __5__ (come) to an end, Nigel is just about to leave on a three-year trip that will take him right around the world.What's more, he plans to make the whole journey __6__ (use) only means of transport which are powered by natural energy.In other words, he'll be relying __7__ (main) on bicycles and his own legs; and when there's an ocean to cross, he won't be taking a shortcut (捷径) __8__ flying aboard — he'll be joining the crew of a sailing ship, instead.
As well as doing some mountain climbing along __9__ way, Nigel hopes to pass on to the people he meets the environmental message __10__ lies behind the whole idea.UNIT 6 课时跟踪检测（三） 阅读写作融会练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Every spring, baby animals that have been homeless or injured arrive at WildCare because their nests were damaged or moved. Most people are shocked to find they have caused these accidents, especially when the injury to wildlife is so easy to avert：Just put off tidying up your garden and pruning (修剪) your trees!
Wait until wild animals have brought up their babies, or even better, until nesting season is over. If you're facing an active nest, it really won't be long — usually just a matter of weeks. Before you prune that tree, take a look to see if there are wild families already living there. If so, give them a chance to grow up and move out. Some species of birds nest in hidden places, so don't forget to check trees completely before pruning.
When is wildlife nesting There are some differences, but most wild animals have their babies in March through August. If you can plan to prune your trees in the autumn months instead of during the spring and summer, you can completely avoid the possibility of damaging a nest. Autumn pruning is also healthier for trees, as autumn and winter are when the sap — something in a tree that carries food to all its parts — has gone down and trees will be in their dormant phase (休眠阶段)．
If a wild baby has fallen from a tree when you do pruning work, first, be sure he is warm and protected, and then call your local wildlife center. Baby birds knocked from nests that remain safe may be returned to their nests. However, if a baby is clearly injured or if he is cold, please call your local wildlife center immediately.
语篇解读：作者通过这篇文章告诉我们春季和夏季往往是野生动物繁殖的季节，它们可能在你家院子里的树上安了窝。所以我们在修剪树枝时需要非常小心，要特别注意保护野生动物的幼崽。
1．What does the underlined word “avert” in Paragraph 1 mean
A．Avoid. B．Report.
C．Determine. D．Happen.
解析：选A 词义猜测题。根据画线单词后的“Just put off tidying up your garden and pruning (修剪) your trees！”及第二段的内容可知，延迟整理花园和修剪树枝以及在修剪树枝之前做检查可以轻易避免对野生动物造成伤害。由此可猜测，avert在此处意为“避免；防止”，故选A项。
2．What can we infer from Paragraph 2
A．Wild animals appear active in nesting season.
B．Some birds' nests are difficult to be noticed.
C．Birds choose trees carefully for safety.
D．Wildlife nesting time changes greatly.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句可知，有些鸟类的窝很隐蔽，很难被发现，所以修剪树枝前要全面检查。
3．What does the author advise us to do to protect birds
A．Ask WildCare for advice.
B．Try never to prune the trees.
C．Make man-made nests for birds.
D．Prune trees in their dormant phase.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第三段的“If you can plan to prune your trees in the autumn months instead of ... in their dormant phase(休眠阶段)．”可知，作者建议在秋季树木处于休眠期时修剪树枝。
4．What can be the best title for the text
A．Some Tips on Pruning Your Trees
B．Some Ways of Rescuing Wild Birds
C．How to Take Care of Wild Baby Animals
D．How to Protect Wild Animals While Gardening
解析：选D 标题归纳题。作者通过这篇文章告诉我们春季和夏季往往是野生动物繁殖的季节。它们可能在你家院子里的树上安了窝，所以修剪树枝时需要非常小心，要特别注意保护野生动物的幼崽。故D项是最佳标题。
Ⅱ.读后续写
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Rex watched the dust cloud around his bare feet as he walked up the path from the river in the summer sunshine. As he came within view of the farmhouse, he saw his mother working in the vegetable garden. She was a hard worker, but when she had a moment to spare, she spent it on her little flower garden in the front yard.
Suddenly, something in the front yard caught Rex's attention. His mother jumped up from the vegetable patch (小块土地) and ran toward her flowers. “Scat! Get out of here, you old turkeys！” There, in her flower garden, a flock of turkeys ruined the flowers. Rex ran to help his mother, shooing (赶走) them back to Mr Blake's farm.
“Go back home！” Rex's mother shouted, her face red. The turkeys waddled single file (一路纵队摇摆行走), ruining every plant in their path. “Rex, chase those turkeys back to where they belong. Then we will prepare dinner for you and your father.” She sadly looked at the ruined flowers.
Rex quickly drove the turkeys back down the road, yelling. As the turkeys entered Mr Blake's yard, Rex grabbed a rock lying on the ground and threw the rock with all his strength to give them a good scare. As a result, Rex found he killed the largest of Mr Blake's turkeys.
What was he going to do？Mr Blake would be very angry. He felt frightened the moment he thought of Mr Blake's angry face. Looking around, he realized no one had seen him throw the rock. He did not have the courage to face Mr Blake. Without another thought, Rex grabbed the dead turkey and hid it in the bushes. He turned and ran home as fast as he could, hoping that no one saw the truth.
His mother praised him for his quick work with the turkeys, not noticing the worry in Rex's heart. As the worry welled inside him, tears filled his eyes.
“What's wrong？” his mother asked.
He ran to her arms, sobbing (啜泣) as he told the whole story, complete with his fear of Mr Blake's anger.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
Finally, as his sobs quieted, his mother ________________________________________
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Paragraph 2：
“Hi, Mr Blake，” Rex handed him the dead bird._______________________________
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参考范文：
Paragraph 1：
Finally, as his sobs quieted, his mother pulled back to look at him, “Rex, take the bird to Mr Blake and tell him what happened. You will never have peace if you don't face him. Mr Blake deserves to hear the truth.” The walk to Mr Blake's house was difficult. Leaving his mother in the yard, Rex stepped to the front door with the dead turkey. He knocked, hoping Mr Blake wouldn't answer. But the door opened.
Paragraph 2：
“Hi, Mr Blake，” Rex handed him the dead bird. When he finished telling the whole story of how he killed the turkey by mistake, Rex looked at the ground, too frightened to watch the reaction. There was a moment's pause, and then Mr Blake said, “That's all right. We'll eat it for dinner today.” A smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. Rex couldn't believe what he had heard. As he ran home, he felt as if a rock had been lifted from his shoulders. He realized that doing the right thing was truly easy in the end.UNIT 6 课时跟踪检测（三） 阅读写作融会练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Every spring, baby animals that have been homeless or injured arrive at WildCare because their nests were damaged or moved. Most people are shocked to find they have caused these accidents, especially when the injury to wildlife is so easy to avert：Just put off tidying up your garden and pruning (修剪) your trees!
Wait until wild animals have brought up their babies, or even better, until nesting season is over. If you're facing an active nest, it really won't be long — usually just a matter of weeks. Before you prune that tree, take a look to see if there are wild families already living there. If so, give them a chance to grow up and move out. Some species of birds nest in hidden places, so don't forget to check trees completely before pruning.
When is wildlife nesting There are some differences, but most wild animals have their babies in March through August. If you can plan to prune your trees in the autumn months instead of during the spring and summer, you can completely avoid the possibility of damaging a nest. Autumn pruning is also healthier for trees, as autumn and winter are when the sap — something in a tree that carries food to all its parts — has gone down and trees will be in their dormant phase (休眠阶段)．
If a wild baby has fallen from a tree when you do pruning work, first, be sure he is warm and protected, and then call your local wildlife center. Baby birds knocked from nests that remain safe may be returned to their nests. However, if a baby is clearly injured or if he is cold, please call your local wildlife center immediately.
1．What does the underlined word “avert” in Paragraph 1 mean
A．Avoid. B．Report.
C．Determine. D．Happen.2．What can we infer from Paragraph 2
A．Wild animals appear active in nesting season.
B．Some birds' nests are difficult to be noticed.
C．Birds choose trees carefully for safety.
D．Wildlife nesting time changes greatly.3．What does the author advise us to do to protect birds
A．Ask WildCare for advice.
B．Try never to prune the trees.
C．Make man-made nests for birds.
D．Prune trees in their dormant phase.4．What can be the best title for the text
A．Some Tips on Pruning Your Trees
B．Some Ways of Rescuing Wild Birds
C．How to Take Care of Wild Baby Animals
D．How to Protect Wild Animals While GardeningⅡ.读后续写
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Rex watched the dust cloud around his bare feet as he walked up the path from the river in the summer sunshine. As he came within view of the farmhouse, he saw his mother working in the vegetable garden. She was a hard worker, but when she had a moment to spare, she spent it on her little flower garden in the front yard.
Suddenly, something in the front yard caught Rex's attention. His mother jumped up from the vegetable patch (小块土地) and ran toward her flowers. “Scat! Get out of here, you old turkeys！” There, in her flower garden, a flock of turkeys ruined the flowers. Rex ran to help his mother, shooing (赶走) them back to Mr Blake's farm.
“Go back home！” Rex's mother shouted, her face red. The turkeys waddled single file (一路纵队摇摆行走), ruining every plant in their path. “Rex, chase those turkeys back to where they belong. Then we will prepare dinner for you and your father.” She sadly looked at the ruined flowers.
Rex quickly drove the turkeys back down the road, yelling. As the turkeys entered Mr Blake's yard, Rex grabbed a rock lying on the ground and threw the rock with all his strength to give them a good scare. As a result, Rex found he killed the largest of Mr Blake's turkeys.
What was he going to do？Mr Blake would be very angry. He felt frightened the moment he thought of Mr Blake's angry face. Looking around, he realized no one had seen him throw the rock. He did not have the courage to face Mr Blake. Without another thought, Rex grabbed the dead turkey and hid it in the bushes. He turned and ran home as fast as he could, hoping that no one saw the truth.
His mother praised him for his quick work with the turkeys, not noticing the worry in Rex's heart. As the worry welled inside him, tears filled his eyes.
“What's wrong？” his mother asked.
He ran to her arms, sobbing (啜泣) as he told the whole story, complete with his fear of Mr Blake's anger.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
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Finally, as his sobs quieted, his mother ________________________________________
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“Hi, Mr Blake，” Rex handed him the dead bird._______________________________
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________________________________________________________________________UNIT 6 课时跟踪检测（一） 阅读理解专项练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Going green seems to be a fad (时尚) for a lot of people these days.Whether that is good or bad，we can't really say, but for the two of us, going green is not a fad but a lifestyle.
On April 22,2011，we decided to go green every single day for an entire year.This meant doing 365 different green things，and it also meant challenging ourselves to go green beyond easy things.Rather than recycle and reduce our energy, we had to think of 365 different green things to do and this was no easy task.
With the idea of going green every single day for a year, Our Green Year started. My wife and I decided to educate people about how they could go green in their lives and hoped we could show people all the green things that could be done to help the environment.We wanted to push the message that every little bit helps.
Over the course of Our Green Year, we completely changed our lifestyles. We now shop at organic (有机的) stores.We consume less meat，choosing green food.We have greatly reduced our buying we don't need.We have given away half of what we owned through websites. Our home is kept clean by vinegar and lemon juice，with no chemical cleaners.We make our own butter, enjoying the smell of home-made fresh bread. In our home office anyone caught doing something ungreen might be punished.
Our minds have been changed by Our Green Year. We are grateful for the chance to have been able to go green and educate others. We believe that we do have the power to change things and help our planet.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了一对夫妇培养环保的生活方式并去影响身边人的经历。
1．What might be the best title for the passage
A．Going Green
B．Protecting the Planet
C．Keeping Open-Minded
D．Celebrating Our Green Year
解析：选A 标题归纳题。根据第一段中的“but for the two of us, going green is not a fad but a lifestyle”和第二段中的“...we decided to go green ...”可知，作者的主要目的是在讲述他们夫妇如何go green 的生活方式， 故文章标题应为A项。
2．Why was it difficult for the couple to live a green life for the whole year
A．They were expected to follow the green fad.
B．They didn't know how to educate other people.
C．They were unwilling to reduce their energy.
D．They needed to perform unusual green tasks.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“This meant doing 365 different green things ... easy things.”可知， 对于作者夫妇来说， 一年的环保生活难点就在于他们必须挑战自己去完成一些非同寻常的环保任务。故选D项。
3．What did the couple do over the course of Our Green Year
A．They chose better chemical cleaners.
B．They ignored others' ungreen behaviour.
C．They tried to get out of their ungreen habits.
D．They sold their home-made food.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“My wife and I decided to ... help the environment.”及第四段可知，作者及妻子在这一年中不仅改变了以往不环保的生活习惯，而且还教育他人培养环保的生活习惯。
4．What can we infer from the last paragraph
A．The government will give support to the green project.
B．The couple may continue their project in the future.
C．Some people disagree with the couple's green ideas.
D．Our Green Year is becoming a national campaign.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Our minds have been changed by Our Green Year.”可知， 适应了一年的环保生活， 作者及妻子很庆幸能有机会去尝试这样的生活方式， 由此可推断， 他们的环保生活将会继续下去。
B
Sharks have been swimming in the ocean for millions of years. They were on Earth even before dinosaurs! At the top of the world's ocean's food chain，sharks help keep the population of other ocean animals in balance. A large drop in the number of sharks can cause serious problems for all ocean animals. Saving sharks makes sense!
Many people are afraid of sharks. But most sharks are harmless. Only a small percentage of sharks are known to attack humans. They adapt (适应) well to new habitats and eat whatever is available. However，today，sharks are in trouble. Nearly one third of the 400 shark species are in danger of extinction, largely due to over-fishing. Each year，tens of millions of sharks are caught and killed just for their fins.The fins are used to make shark fin soup.
Humane Society International (HSI) joined with the Jane Goodall Institute's Roots and Shoots program and Beijing Zoo to protect sharks. An exhibit at the zoo，“The Price Behind the Taste — Protect Sharks. Don't Eat Shark Fins”， was designed to tell people that shark finning is cruel and unnecessary. It's hoped that the activity will help put an end to the_practice.
Shark fin soup is also eaten in the United States.In fact，the numbers of some shark species in US waters have dropped 90 percent in the last 30 years.To slow the fall，laws against the sale of shark fins have been passed in several states，including Hawaii，Oregon，Washington，and California.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。如果美味的鱼翅是残忍杀害鲨鱼后获得的，你还能够接受吗？
5．What does the first paragraph mainly tell us
A．Ocean animals are at the top of the food chain.
B．Sharks play an important role in the ocean.
C．Sharks are an old species in the ocean.
D．Sharks are being caught and killed.
解析：选B 段落大意题。根据第一段中的“sharks help keep the population of other ocean animals in balance.A large drop in the number of sharks can cause serious problems for all ocean animals”可知，鲨鱼在维持海洋动物数量的平衡上起着非常重要的作用。故选B。
6．According to Paragraph 2, sharks are in trouble because ________.
A．they often attack humans
B．their food is being polluted
C．they are being caught for food
D．their habitat is being destroyed
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第二段最后三句可知，大量鲨鱼面临灭绝的主要原因是过度捕捉，而捕捉鲨鱼是为了用鲨鱼的鳍做鱼翅汤，故选C。
7．The underlined part “the practice” in Paragraph 3 refers to “________”．
A．shark finning B．shark protection
C．the program of HSI D．the exhibit at Beijing Zoo
解析：选A 词义猜测题。根据画线处所在句的前两句可知，这个展览的目的是呼吁人们保护鲨鱼，拒绝鱼翅汤，因此选A。
8．What do we know from the text
A．There are 400 shark species in the United States.
B．It's illegal to eat shark fin soup in the United States.
C．Most sharks are not interested in a human for dinner.
D．Sharks are very particular about their habitats and food.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句可知，为了减少鲨鱼数量的下降，在美国一些地方通过了关于禁止捕捉和买卖鱼翅的法律，故选B。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
World Penguin Day is a holiday that is celebrated every year on April 25th. __1__ If you love penguins, or even just animals in general, and would like to know how you can celebrate this holiday, then keep reading this article to find out.
Educate yourself about penguins. __2__ There is a lot to learn about penguins, so you may be surprised at the facts that you learn.
__3__ You don't have to dress in a full blown penguin costume. Instead，dress in black and white, which are the two common colors of all penguins. While most species of penguins have a black back and a white belly (腹部), some species of penguins do have other colors on them, such as orange and yellow. If you'd like, and some of those colors to your outfit for the day.
__4__ Global warming is one of the main reasons why some species of penguins are becoming endangered. Instead of driving everywhere, try to carpool, use public transportation, walk, or bike as much as possible.
Make a donation to a charity in honor of penguins. There are many charities that you can make a donation to, and the money can go towards penguins. Some agencies even allow you to“adopt” a penguin in your name for charity. __5__
Tell your friends about penguins. Tell them about some cool facts you've found，and let them know that some species of penguins are endangered.
A．Dress in penguin colors.
B．Act like a penguin on the day.
C．It is a whole day devoted to penguins!
D．Penguins are the focus of the whole world.
E．Take action to help slow global warming.
F．There are a lot of websites about penguins.
G．Some of these agencies may even be in your area.
语篇解读：本文主要介绍了庆祝世界企鹅日的具体做法，如学习关于企鹅的知识，穿上和企鹅颜色一样的服装，采取行动减缓气候变暖，为企鹅捐款等。
1．选C C项与空前一句中提到的4月25日呼应，进一步指出这是全部关于企鹅的一天。
2．选F 此处与空前一句中的Educate和空后一句中的learn呼应，提到有很多关于企鹅的网站，你可以从网站上了解关于企鹅的情况。
3．选A 第三段讲述了穿和企鹅颜色一样的服装的事，故A项可作本段主旨句概括整段内容。
4．选E 根据空后一句可知，气候变暖是造成某些种类的企鹅濒临灭绝的主要原因之一，因此E项能够作主旨句。
5．选G 根据空前一句可知，G项中的Some of these agencies与空前一句中的Some agencies呼应，指这些慈善机构可能就在你所在的地区。UNIT 6 课时跟踪检测（一） 阅读理解专项练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Going green seems to be a fad (时尚) for a lot of people these days.Whether that is good or bad，we can't really say, but for the two of us, going green is not a fad but a lifestyle.
On April 22,2011，we decided to go green every single day for an entire year.This meant doing 365 different green things，and it also meant challenging ourselves to go green beyond easy things.Rather than recycle and reduce our energy, we had to think of 365 different green things to do and this was no easy task.
With the idea of going green every single day for a year, Our Green Year started. My wife and I decided to educate people about how they could go green in their lives and hoped we could show people all the green things that could be done to help the environment.We wanted to push the message that every little bit helps.
Over the course of Our Green Year, we completely changed our lifestyles. We now shop at organic (有机的) stores.We consume less meat，choosing green food.We have greatly reduced our buying we don't need.We have given away half of what we owned through websites. Our home is kept clean by vinegar and lemon juice，with no chemical cleaners.We make our own butter, enjoying the smell of home-made fresh bread. In our home office anyone caught doing something ungreen might be punished.
Our minds have been changed by Our Green Year. We are grateful for the chance to have been able to go green and educate others. We believe that we do have the power to change things and help our planet.
1．What might be the best title for the passage
A．Going Green
B．Protecting the Planet
C．Keeping Open-Minded
D．Celebrating Our Green Year2．Why was it difficult for the couple to live a green life for the whole year
A．They were expected to follow the green fad.
B．They didn't know how to educate other people.
C．They were unwilling to reduce their energy.
D．They needed to perform unusual green tasks.3．What did the couple do over the course of Our Green Year
A．They chose better chemical cleaners.
B．They ignored others' ungreen behaviour.
C．They tried to get out of their ungreen habits.
D．They sold their home-made food.4．What can we infer from the last paragraph
A．The government will give support to the green project.
B．The couple may continue their project in the future.
C．Some people disagree with the couple's green ideas.
D．Our Green Year is becoming a national campaign.B
Sharks have been swimming in the ocean for millions of years. They were on Earth even before dinosaurs! At the top of the world's ocean's food chain，sharks help keep the population of other ocean animals in balance. A large drop in the number of sharks can cause serious problems for all ocean animals. Saving sharks makes sense!
Many people are afraid of sharks. But most sharks are harmless. Only a small percentage of sharks are known to attack humans. They adapt (适应) well to new habitats and eat whatever is available. However，today，sharks are in trouble. Nearly one third of the 400 shark species are in danger of extinction, largely due to over-fishing. Each year，tens of millions of sharks are caught and killed just for their fins.The fins are used to make shark fin soup.
Humane Society International (HSI) joined with the Jane Goodall Institute's Roots and Shoots program and Beijing Zoo to protect sharks. An exhibit at the zoo，“The Price Behind the Taste — Protect Sharks. Don't Eat Shark Fins”， was designed to tell people that shark finning is cruel and unnecessary. It's hoped that the activity will help put an end to the_practice.
Shark fin soup is also eaten in the United States.In fact，the numbers of some shark species in US waters have dropped 90 percent in the last 30 years.To slow the fall，laws against the sale of shark fins have been passed in several states，including Hawaii，Oregon，Washington，and California.
5．What does the first paragraph mainly tell us
A．Ocean animals are at the top of the food chain.
B．Sharks play an important role in the ocean.
C．Sharks are an old species in the ocean.
D．Sharks are being caught and killed.6．According to Paragraph 2, sharks are in trouble because ________.
A．they often attack humans
B．their food is being polluted
C．they are being caught for food
D．their habitat is being destroyed7．The underlined part “the practice” in Paragraph 3 refers to “________”．
A．shark finning B．shark protection
C．the program of HSI D．the exhibit at Beijing Zoo8．What do we know from the text
A．There are 400 shark species in the United States.
B．It's illegal to eat shark fin soup in the United States.
C．Most sharks are not interested in a human for dinner.
D．Sharks are very particular about their habitats and food.Ⅱ.阅读七选五
World Penguin Day is a holiday that is celebrated every year on April 25th. __1__ If you love penguins, or even just animals in general, and would like to know how you can celebrate this holiday, then keep reading this article to find out.
Educate yourself about penguins. __2__ There is a lot to learn about penguins, so you may be surprised at the facts that you learn.
__3__ You don't have to dress in a full blown penguin costume. Instead，dress in black and white, which are the two common colors of all penguins. While most species of penguins have a black back and a white belly (腹部), some species of penguins do have other colors on them, such as orange and yellow. If you'd like, and some of those colors to your outfit for the day.
__4__ Global warming is one of the main reasons why some species of penguins are becoming endangered. Instead of driving everywhere, try to carpool, use public transportation, walk, or bike as much as possible.
Make a donation to a charity in honor of penguins. There are many charities that you can make a donation to, and the money can go towards penguins. Some agencies even allow you to“adopt” a penguin in your name for charity. __5__
Tell your friends about penguins. Tell them about some cool facts you've found，and let them know that some species of penguins are endangered.
A．Dress in penguin colors.
B．Act like a penguin on the day.
C．It is a whole day devoted to penguins!
D．Penguins are the focus of the whole world.
E．Take action to help slow global warming.
F．There are a lot of websites about penguins.
G．Some of these agencies may even be in your area.
