Unit 5 Into the Wild
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What happened to the woman
A.She got on a wrong train.
B.She bought a wrong ticket.
C.She missed her train.
2.What is the woman going to do
A.Take a vacation.
B.Make a trip reservation.
C.Take a month off.
3.How long will the woman be late for the restaurant
A.At least 10 minutes.
B.At least 20 minutes.
C.At least 30 minutes.
4.Where will the woman go first after work
A.To the restaurant.
B.To the cinema.
C.To the clothes shop.
5.What is the man worried about
A.His son’s teacher.
B.His son’s bad habits.
C.His son’s study.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.Where does the conversation take place
A.At home.
B.In an office.
C.In a printing house.
7.Who will make new copies
A.The man. B.The woman. C.John.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.Old people’s work.
B.The staff’s living conditions.
C.The features of a department store.
9.Why don’t old people in the Reynold’s want to retire
A.They have to support themselves.
B.They are interested in their work.
C.They enjoy working with young people.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10.Why does the man come to Seville
A.To enjoy the sights.
B.To hold a business meeting.
C.To attend a trade exhibition.
11.How will the man get to the hotel
A.By car. B.By bike. C.By bus.
12.What will the man probably do tonight
A.Plan his trip. B.Eat out. C.Visit the town.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13.What has the man applied to do
A.A physical trainer.
B.A PE teacher.
C.An athlete.
14.What kind of job does the man want
A.An active job.
B.A creative job.
C.A challenging job.
15.What does the man think doing sports can teach people
A.To focus on the moment.
B.To practice and prepare well.
C.To work together and treat people equally.
16.Whom is the man’s passion for sports from
A.The man’s family.
B.The man’s teacher.
C.The man’s friends.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17.What can visitors do in the Sea Life Centre
A.Enter there for free.
B.Leave at 5:00 pm.
C.Feed the animals and fish.
18.When can people go into the Sea Life Centre
A.8: 30 a.m.on December 5th.
B.12: 00 a.m.on December 15th.
C.2:00 p.m.on December 25th.
19.How can people see the undersea world clearly
A.Getting a special guided tour.
B.Walking through the glass tunnel.
C.Looking through a special pair of glasses.
20.What should people do if they want more information
A.Make a call.
B.Send an email.
C.Go to the information desk.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
A walk through UK’s famous parks and gardens is a gentler way to soak up(充分体验) the country’s atmosphere.
·Sheffield Botanical Gardens
The Sheffield Botanical Gardens are situated off Ecclesall Road in Sheffield,England,with 5,000 species of plants on 19 acres of land.Notable structures are the main gateway,the south entrance lodge and a bear pit containing an 8-foot-tall steel statue of an American Black Bear called Robert the Bear.
Hours:Mon.-Fri.8 a.m.-4 p.m.;Sat.-Sun.10 a.m.-4 p.m.
·Kensington Gardens
Kensington Gardens are shared by the City of Westminster and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,and sit immediately to the west of Hyde Park,in western central London.The open spaces of Kensington Gardens,Hyde Park,Green Park and St.James’s Park form an almost continuous “green lung” in the heart of London.
Hours:Mon.-Sun.6 a.m.-7:45 p.m.
·Tatton Park
Tatton Park is owned by the National Trust,which administers it jointly with Cheshire East Council.Since 1999,it has hosted North West England’s annual Royal Horticultural(园艺的) Society Flower Show.
Hours:Mon.Closed;Tue.-Sun.10 a.m.-5 p.m.
·Glasgow Botanic Gardens
The botanical garden features several glasshouses.The Gardens have a wide variety of temperate and tropical flora,an herb garden,a chronological bed with plants arranged according to their introduction to Scotland,the UK’s national collection of tree ferns and a world rose garden officially opened in 2003 by Princess Tomohito of Mikasa.
Hours:Mon.-Sun.7 a.m.-6 p.m.
21.What time can we visit the Sheffield Botanical Gardens on Sundays
A.8:30 a.m. B.9:30 a.m.
C.2:30 p.m. D.16:30 p.m.
22.What is special about Kensington Gardens
A.They can be visited at any time.
B.They are owned by the National Trust.
C.Their statue of Robert the Bear is world famous.
D.They are considered a “green lung” in the heart of London.
23.What can visitors do in Glasgow Botanic Gardens
A.Enjoy a variety of roses.
B.Go hunting in tropical forests.
C.Visit some palaces owned by the royal family.
D.Visit the Royal Horticultural Society Flower Show.
B
Julia Butterfly Hill worked at a restaurant.For many years,she was only interested in making money.Then one day she had a serious car accident,which changed her life.Hill said,“I realized I wanted to find a more powerful purpose for being here on this planet.”
As soon as she recovered,Hill traveled to California and she wanted to do something meaningful.There she saw ancient redwood trees,which are the largest trees in the whole world.The wood from redwood trunks is very hard.So the Pacific Lumber Company cut down many of the huge redwoods to use for construction.There are not many forests of these trees left.Many environmental activists want to protect the remaining trees.The redwoods are very important to the environment.
In 2012,Hill learned a group called Earth First was working to protect a particular group of trees.They decided to send someone up into a redwood tree,hoping this would stop the company from cutting the trees down.Julia Butterfly Hill volunteered.
Hill lived in the tree for over two years without ever coming down.Her home was a 6-by-8-foot tree house,180 feet up.It is always cold and wet in a redwood tree.There were even very serious winter storms while Hill was in the tree.The wind and cold almost knocked Hill out of the tree.But she did not fall—she survived.
Finally,after years of arguing,the company decided to protect Luna,the tree Hill lived in.They signed an agreement to never cut down this huge redwood tree or the trees around it.When Hill put her feet on the earth again,she began to cry.But from that moment on Hill hasn’t stopped working to protect the environment.
24.What made Hill think about doing something meaningful
A.A car accident. B.A forest fire.
C.A redwood tree. D.A serious disease.
25.What problem did Hill find in California
A.The Pacific Lumber Company lost much money.
B.People could only use the redwoods for construction.
C.Environmental activists didn’t work together.
D.The redwoods were disappearing quickly.
26.How were Julia Butterfly Hill’s living conditions in the tree
A.Comfortable. B.Tough.
C.Cool. D.Satisfying.
27.Which of the following is NOT true about Julia Butterfly Hill
A.She once lived in a redwood tree for over two years.
B.She had a sense of social responsibility.
C.She continued working to protect the environment.
D.She finally gave in to the Pacific Lumber Company.
C
Hua Sheng and Lu Sheng,a retired Tibetan couple,have become trailblazers(开拓者) of grape growing and winemaking in their old ages.
Lu Sheng learned grape planting and winemaking from her grandmother’s sister.Since they retired,the couple have moved to Lhasa from the village of Yakhadi.Though the fact that the region’s capital,which is 3,600 meters above sea level,is considered unfit for growing grapes,Lu Sheng and Hua Sheng began an ambitious project in 2015,planting grapes in Tsalna,a town in the suburb of Lhasa.
They received support from the local government,which is committed to developing business and the economy.The couple’s project provides jobs for rural residents,and,as a result,the government has considered the project part of its enrichment programs.
“Lhasa is an ideal place for planting French grape varieties that are resistant to cold,drought and disease,and adaptable to high-altitude and open-air planting,” Lu Sheng said.
“Thanks to the plateau’s sunshine and organic planting,our grapes grow very well here in Lhasa.The grapes are a bit sour and sweet,and they have a high anthocyanin(花青素) content,” she said.Anthocyanins,which accumulate(积累) in grape cells and contribute rich color to wine,are water-soluble.
In 2018,Hua Sheng and Lu Sheng expanded their project,planting on nearly 6.67 hectares.In order to familiarize Tibetan farmers with grape planting and winemaking,they taught the skills to local villagers.
“We have successfully taught the local farmers how to grow grapes and make wine over the three years.They now have a new source of income besides traditional farming and herding,” Hua Sheng said.
Yudron,a resident of Nam,said she was grateful to the grape planting project in her village,which has contributed to her income and quality of life.“After working in the vine-yards for years,now we know how to make wine.We drink both barley and grape wine now.We love grape wine more,though,as it is healthier.”
28.What did the couple do after their retirement
A.They grew grapes and made wine in Lhasa.
B.They made friends with a French expert.
C.They moved to another city from Lhasa.
D.They learned grape planting from Hua Sheng’s grandmother.
29.Why was the couple’s project thought of as part of enrichment programs
A.They donated grapes to local schools.
B.They employed local residents as workers.
C.They provided free wine for villagers.
D.They expanded the project with the local government.
30.Which is the function of anthocyanins
A.They make grapes more delicious.
B.They provide adequate colors for wine.
C.They make grapes a bit sour and sweet.
D.They can accelerate the growth of grapes.
31.For the project conducted by the couple,Yudron is .
A.indifferent B.cautious
C.appreciative D.ambiguous
D
The health of millions could be at risk because supplies of medicinal plants are being used up.These plants are used to make traditional medicine,including drugs to fight cancer.“The loss of medicinal plants is a quiet disaster,” says Sara Oldfield,secretary general of the NGO Botanic Gardens Conservation International.
Most people worldwide rely on herbal(药草的) medicines which are got mostly from wild plants.But about 15,000 of the 50,000 medicinal species are under threat of dying out,according to a report from the international conservation group Plantlife.Shortages have been reported in China,India,Kenya,Nepal,Tanzania and Uganda.
Over-harvesting does the most harm,though pollution and competition from invasive species(入侵物种) and habitat destruction all contribute.“Businessmen generally harvest medicinal plants,not caring about sustainability(可持续性),” the Plantlife report says,“Damage is serious partly because they have no idea about it,but it is mainly because such collection is unorganized.” Medicinal trees at risk include the Himalayan yew and the African cherry,which are used to treat some cancers.
The solution,says the report’s author,Alan Hamilton,is to encourage local people to protect these plants.Ten projects ran by Plantlife in India,Pakistan,China,Nepal,Uganda and Kenya showed this method could succeed.In Uganda,the project has kept a sustainable supply of low-cost cancer treatments,and in China a public-run medicinal plant project has been created for the first time.
“Improving health,earning an income and keeping cultural traditions are important in encouraging people to protect medicinal plants,” says Hamilton,“You have to pay attention to what people are interested in.”
Ghillean Prance,the former director of the Royal Botanic Gardens in London,agrees that medicinal plants are in need of protection.“Not nearly enough is being done.We are destroying the very plants that are of most use to us.”
32.From the first two paragraphs,we can learn that .
A.millions of people are threatened with cancer
B.most countries see a shortage of herbal medicines
C.about two thirds of medicinal species will disappear
D.a number of medicinal species are in danger of extinction
33.The underlined word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to .
A.pollution B.sustainability
C.over-harvesting D.other species’ invasion
34.What can be inferred from the passage
A.Protecting medicinal plants has a long way to go.
B.Local people don’t know how to protect medicinal plants.
C.Ghillean Prance is optimistic about medicinal plants’ future.
D.China has made great progress in protecting medicinal plants.
35.Which of the following is the best title of the passage
A.Low-cost Cancer Treatment
B.The Importance of Sustainability
C.Medicinal Plants Facing Extinction
D.Sustainable Development of the Environment
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
When you garden,you get sunshine,fresh air and exercise. 36 .If you do not have enough space,time or money for a large garden,you can try little container gardens.
Pick the right plants.In your containers,you can control the soil and the amount of water,but not the sunlight. 37 .Avoid plants that need deep soil.For example,potatoes and carrots are not suitable for container gardening since they need deep soil to grow well.
38 .This saves room and some plants may grow better when paired with another plant.However,not all plants grow well together.Some plants have very different water and soil needs.Also,do not grow plants in the same pot if they compete for the same nutrients.
Protect the plants from wind.Wind can damage parts of the plants.It can also dry them out.Choose a location for your garden that has shelter from a building or make your own wind protection. 39 .
Water your plants regularly and put the water directly on the soil.It is best to water early in the morning.If you can’t water the plants in the morning,water them in the late afternoon or early evening. 40 .The water may dry up too fast and water droplets on leaves can burn them.
A.Get the right type of soil
B.Grow different plants in the same pot
C.Find out which plants can grow in the light conditions you have
D.Try not to water the plants during the hottest part of the day
E.Working with soil and plants can bring health benefits,too
F.Gardening can also produce healthy fruit and vegetables for your family
G.Or grouping plants together can protect your plants from being blown off
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Wilson’s dog,Jack,was an energetic,six-year-old collie(柯利犬) that would greet him every day at the bus station when he returned from work.This was a(n) 41 that had begun when Jack was young.The dog was quite 42 with the route to and from the station.So when Wilson 43 his job and had to move to California,he thought it best to leave Jack with a relative.He told him they both would have to 44 to new homes.
But Jack didn’t want a new home.He returned to Wilson’s old house,even though the door was 45 .Every evening,he ran to the bus station.But evening after evening,there was no 46 of the devoted dog’s master. 47 and sad,he would return alone to the 48 house.
The dog’s depression grew.He 49 food,becoming thinner and thinner.But every evening,ever hopeful,he’d go to the station to meet the bus.And every evening,he’d return more 50 .
Jack’s worsening condition did not go unnoticed.A friend who lived nearby was so upset that he 51 Wilson,informing him of the dog’s situation.
Wilson bought a return train ticket 52 .Upon arriving,he waited several hours so that he could take the same bus that he always did.When it arrived at the station,sure enough,there was Jack,waiting and 53 as the passengers got off.And then suddenly there he was,his beloved owner.
Wilson later recalled,“Jack was 54 like a child,trembling all over.Tears welled up in my eyes too.”
Wilson took Jack back with him.They were never 55 again.
41.A.task B.routine C.option D.responsibility
42.A.satisfied B.sensitive C.curious D.familiar
43.A.balanced B.reflected C.changed D.narrowed
44.A.belong B.adapt C.tend D.stick
45.A.chained B.replaced C.repaired D.maintained
46.A.possibility B.symbol C.association D.sign
47.A.Unhappy B.Patient C.Odd D.Calm
48.A.ignored B.damaged C.deserted D.decorated
49.A.postponed B.lacked C.digested D.refused
50.A.hesitant B.disappointed C.unfortunate D.hopeful
51.A.contacted B.challenged C.caught D.found
52.A.directly B.independently C.immediately D.briefly
53.A.biting B.marching C.stretching D.watching
54.A.crying B.jumping C.shouting D.twisting
55.A.seen B.lost C.separated D.mentioned
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
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。
Trees,plants and flowers are all around us and we enjoy their beauty every day.In fact,we are 56. used to them that we may even take them for granted without realizing how much inspiration they have given us.
So far,nature 57. (inspire) many of the most fascinating designs around us,58. (include) those in architecture.From Barcelona’s forest-like Sagrada Familia to the modern style of Beijing’s Water Cube,nature is presented in various architectural 59. (design).Today,architects continue to explore ways 60. (capture) the beauty of natural forms,to mimic the way nature works or even to make natural organisms part of a building.61. (shape) like a lotus flower,Singapore’s Art Science Museum appears to float above the water that surrounds it.Visitors are often 62. (amaze) to find themselves in an urban building that so truly captures the beauty of natural forms.
Creating buildings such as these enables us to live in 63. (close) harmony with our environment than before.To meet the needs of today while protecting the world of tomorrow may be 64. challenge,but even the simplest organisms can help teach us 65. to achieve this.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
上周六你参观了城市博物馆,请根据下面的提示写一篇日记,发表你的感想。
1.展品丰富多样,反映灿烂的历史文化;
2.导游讲解生动;
3.年轻观众太少。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.请在相应位置作答。
第二节(满分25分)
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。
I was on a family vacation and our hotel was right beside the sea.I was reading my book by the beach one afternoon when I heard some noise nearby.Curiously,I put aside the book and joined the group of people near the edge of the sea.
I was struck by what I saw.There was a giant turtle(海龟) which was upside down! Four of its huge feet were waving crazily in the air,and its long wrinkled neck was stretching far out of its shell.A thick rope was tied around the turtle and the fisherman held onto the end of it.
Obviously,the turtle was trying to escape.Some standers-by were clicking their cameras enthusiastically,filming the exciting moment.The crowd was thrilled by the scene before them.One strongly-built man found a piece of wood on the sand,carried it towards the turtle and started pushing the turtle’s head with it.When the end of the wood touched the turtle’s head,the turtle took it into its mouth and chewed it up in an instant.
“Wow!” the crowd shouted.“Did you see that I’m glad it wasn’t my arm!” a person from the crowd exclaimed.“Wait till it gets sold and becomes turtle meat!” another joked and the crowd laughed.
Suddenly,I heard a boy’s screaming,“Cease torturing(折磨) it! Get away from the turtle!” We all turned and saw a boy and his father running toward where we were.“All of you are cruel for just standing there and doing nothing to save the turtle! Would you like it if you were forcefully taken away from your homes to be sold and tortured Animals deserve to be treated with kindness too!” the boy shouted at the group of adults standing on the beach.I sensed a slight change of mood in the crowd—a mixture of unease and anger.
注意:续写词数应为150左右。
Embarrassed as the father was,he was not ashamed of his son.
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The fisherman finally agreed to let the turtle go.
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参考答案
附:听力原文
(Text 1)
M:Tickets,please.Can I see your ticket,please
W:Yes,here you are.
M:This ticket is for Oxford.But this train doesn’t go to Oxford;it goes to Liverpool.
W:What Liverpool Oh no!
(Text 2)
W:Hi,Jack.Yesterday I made reservations for my trip to Miami next month.
M:You must really be looking forward to it.You haven’t had any time off for at least two years.
(Text 3)
W:Can you take me to the Palace Restaurant as soon as possible I’m ten minutes late already.
M:I’ll try.But as the traffic is so heavy,it will take at least another 20 minutes.
(Text 4)
M:Are you and Emily going straight to the restaurant from work tonight
W:Actually I am leaving work early because I need to buy a pair of shorts and after that I am going to meet Emily outside the cinema.She doesn’t know where the restaurant is,you know.
(Text 5)
M:What would you do if you were in my place
W:If Paul were my son,I’d just not worry.Now that his teacher is giving him extra help and he is working hard himself,he’s sure to do well in the next exam.
(Text 6)
M:Rachel,I’ve looked all over for the copies we need to hand out during our presentation.I can’t find them anywhere.
W:Oh,that’s terrible.The presentation kicks off in only 20 minutes.Did you check everywhere
M:Yeah,my desk,your desk...I called my sister who is at home.I even went back to the copy machine to see if I left them there.
W:There’s no time to search for them now.Just call John right away and tell him to make new copies as quickly as possible.
(Text 7)
W:Can you tell me what is so special about your department store
M:Well,yes,it is special.Reynold’s is a large department store and you can find everything you want for the home here.And there is another special feature about the staff.Nobody has retired recently,and we never force anybody to retire here.
W:How old is your employee
M:Well,that would be Arthur.Arthur is our cleaner,and he’s 87.He works with two other cleaners.They’re not so old—Mabel’s 70 and Ivy’s 75-76.That’s right.She just had her birthday.
W:And they don’t want to retire
M:No.I think they enjoy the work,and it keeps them young.
(Text 8)
W:Excuse me,is this your first time in Seville
M:Yes,it is.
W:And are you here for business or for pleasure
M:Well,I’m here for a trade exhibition,but I hope to have some time to look around the old town by bike,you know,enjoy the sights.
W:Can I ask where you are staying
M:At the hotel Dona Maria.
W:Oh,that’s very nice.How are you getting there
M:I’m waiting for a colleague to pick me up in his car.
W:Do you have any plans for the evening
M:Well,I’d like to go to the hotel first,have a drink,and then probably go out for a meal by bus.
W:Do you have somewhere in mind
M:Well,I’m meeting up with a couple of Spanish colleagues.I guess we will eat out somewhere...Oh,this looks like my ride.
W:Well,have a good time.
(Text 9)
W:Hello,Jack.Please take a seat.I’m Mrs Spence.
M:Hello,Mrs Spence.Nice to meet you.
W:Me too.So,you’ve applied to do a teaching course here.I’d like you to tell me,first of all,why you want to be a teacher.
M:OK.I’ve always loved explaining things and helping people.I’m not looking for an easy job—I like challenges!I also want to work with young people.
W:And why have you decided to become a PE teacher
M:OK,I love all sports and I really believe it’s important for young people to do sports at school.
W:Yes,I agree.Why do you think it is so important
M:Well,first of all,it’s important for us to keep physically fit.Secondly,it is good for our mental well-being and self-esteem.Finally,it teaches young people important life lessons,like the importance of teamwork,discipline and fairness,for instance.
W:OK,thank you.And,where does your passion for sports come from
M:Hmm,let me see.It’s difficult to choose one thing in particular...I grew up around sports.My mum was a really good athlete,actually.We used to go and see her running marathons,which made a big impression on me as a child.I suppose it’s in my blood.
W:Right,fantastic.Thank you very much,Jack.
M:It’s my pleasure.Thank you.
(Text 10)
Good morning,everyone.Welcome to the new Sea Life Centre at Plymouth.The Sea Life Centre is a really exciting place.There are so many things to do here and everything is enjoyable.It costs ￡3.70 for adults,￡2 for children and less for over sixties and school groups.It’s open from 9:00 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.every day except 25th and 26th of December.Special programmes include hourly feeding times for all the different animals and fish,and shows in the sea life theatre.Someone is always there to answer questions about what you’ve seen.If you are in a group of six or more people,we will give you a special guided tour of the centre.
But you need to arrange this at the information desk when you arrive.The latest attraction is a big glass tunnel you can walk through.
All around you,you will see fish swimming—sometimes even over your head.You certainly have the clearest view of the undersea world.
Children love it and it’s really amazing for adults,too.When you get hungry,there is a relaxed family dining room serving food.That’s all.For more information,phone 01743-564219.Have a good time!Thank you.
1.A 2.A 3.C 4.C 5.C 6.B 7.C 8.C 9.B 10.C
11.A 12.B 13.B 14.C 15.C 16.A 17.C 18.B 19.B
20.A
【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了英国四处著名的花园以供游客参观。
21.C 细节理解题。根据·Sheffield Botanical Gardens中的“Sat.-Sun.10 a.m.-4 p.m.”可知,游客星期天可在下午2:30参观Sheffield Botanical Gardens。故选C项。
22.D 细节理解题。根据·Kensington Gardens中的“The open spaces of Kensington Gardens,Hyde Park,Green Park and St.James’s Park form an almost continuous ‘green lung’ in the heart of London.”可知,Kensington Gardens的特别之处在于被认为是伦敦市中心的“绿肺”。故选D项。
23.A 细节理解题。根据·Glasgow Botanic Gardens中的“The Gardens have a wide variety of temperate and tropical flora,...the UK’s national collection of tree ferns and a world rose garden officially opened in 2003 by Princess Tomohito of Mikasa.”可知,在Glasgow Botanic Gardens游客可以欣赏各种各样的玫瑰。故选A项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Julia Butterfly Hill作为志愿者住在树房子里以保护红木的故事,告诉我们她是一个有社会责任感的人。
24.A 推理判断题。根据第一段的“Then one day she had a serious car accident,which changed her life.”以及第二段的“As soon as she recovered,Hill traveled to California and she wanted to do something meaningful.”可知是一场车祸促使Hill要做一些有意义的事情。故选A项。
25.D 细节理解题。根据第二段的“So the Pacific Lumber Company cut down many of the huge redwoods to use for construction.There are not many forests of these trees left.”可知在加利福尼亚州Hill发现红杉正在迅速消失。故选D项。
26.B 推理判断题。根据第四段的“It is always cold and wet in a redwood tree.There were even very serious winter storms while Hill was in the tree.The wind and cold almost knocked Hill out of the tree.But she did not fall—she survived.”可知Julia Butterfly Hill在树上的生活条件很艰苦。故选B项。
27.D 细节理解题。根据最后一段的“Finally,after years of arguing,the company decided to protect Luna,the tree Hill lived in.They signed an agreement to never cut down this huge redwood tree or the trees around it.”可知D项“她最终向太平洋木材公司屈服了。”是错误的。故选D项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。一对退休的西藏夫妇在晚年搬到拉萨城郊,他们在那里种葡萄并酿制葡萄酒,并为农村居民提供工作,促进了当地经济的发展。
28.A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Lu Sheng learned grape planting and winemaking from her grandmother’s sister.Since they retired,the couple have moved to Lhasa from the village of Yakhadi.”可知,这对夫妻在拉萨种植葡萄并酿制葡萄酒。
29.B 细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知,因为他们的项目为农村居民提供工作,雇佣当地居民当工人,所以被当地政府认为是致富项目。
30.B 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“Anthocyanins,which accumulate in grape cells and contribute rich color to wine,are water-soluble.”可知,花青素为葡萄酒提供了丰富的颜色。
31.C 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Yudron,a resident of Nam,said she was grateful to the grape planting project in her village,which has contributed to her income and quality of life.”可知,对于Hua Sheng和Lu Sheng的葡萄种植项目,Yudron是心怀感激的。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了某些药用植物濒临灭绝的现状、导致的原因及解决办法。
32.D 细节理解题。根据第一段的“because supplies of medicinal plants are being used up”和第二段的“But about 15,000 of the 50,000 medicinal species are under threat of dying out”可知,在5万种药用植物中,约有15 000种正面临灭绝的威胁,所以可知有相当一部分药用植物面临灭绝。故选D项。
33.B 词义猜测题。根据第三段的“‘Businessmen generally harvest medicinal plants,not caring about sustainability,’ the Plantlife report says,‘Damage is serious partly because they have no idea about it,but it is mainly because such collection is unorganized.’”可知,这句话说的是商人只知征收药物,而不关心可持续性。故选B项。
34.A 推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Not nearly enough is being done.We are destroying the very plants that are of most use to us.”可知,我们在保护药用植物方面做的还远远不够,还在对它们造成破坏。这项工作任重道远,故选A项。
35.C 主旨大意题。文章介绍了某些药用植物濒临灭绝的现状、导致的原因及解决办法。C项“濒临灭绝的药用植物”适合作为标题。故选C项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些在花园里种植植物应注意的问题。
36.F 上文“When you garden,you get sunshine,fresh air and exercise.”指出了在花园里种东西的好处,F项中的“produce healthy fruit and vegetables for your family”也是列举在花园里种东西的好处。因此推断F项符合文意,承接上文。故选F项。
37.C 根据本段的主题句“Pick the right plants.”可知,本段主要建议读者在花园种植时选择合适的植物。上文“In your containers,you can control the soil and the amount of water,but not the sunlight.”可知,下文指出我们应该根据自家的光照条件选择植物。C项中的“the light conditions”与上文的“sunlight”一致。故选C项。
38.B 空格处是段落主题句。根据下文“This saves room and some plants may grow better when paired with another plant.”可知,此处建议读者尝试将不同的植物搭配种植。B项“Grow different plants in the same pot”符合文意,引出下文。故选B项。
39.G 根据本段主题句“Protect the plants from wind.”可知,本段主要是讲防风的办法。G项中的“being blown off”符合段意,因此推断G项符合语境。故选G项。
40.D 通过上文“If you can’t water the plants in the morning,water them in the late afternoon or early evening.”以及下文“The water may dry up too fast and water droplets on leaves can burn them.”可推知,作者建议大家浇水的时间是早上或傍晚,所以设空处应该是提醒不要在太热的时间段给植物浇水。故选D项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一只名叫杰克的狗和主人威尔逊相伴的感人的故事。
41.B 考查名词词义辨析。task“任务”;routine“惯例”;option“选择”;responsibility“责任”。根据上文“would greet him every day at the bus station”可知,这“惯例”在杰克很小的时候就开始了。故选B项。
42.D 考查形容词词义辨析。satisfied“满意的”;sensitive“敏感的,善解人意的”;curious“好奇的”;familiar“熟悉的”。根据上文“...would greet him every day at the bus station when he returned from work.”可知,杰克对往返车站的路线非常熟悉。故选D项。
43.C 考查动词词义辨析。balance“平衡”;reflect“反射,反思”;change“改变”;narrow“缩小”。根据下文“...had to move to California”可知,威尔逊换了工作。故选C项。
44.B 考查动词词义辨析。belong“属于”;adapt“适应”;tend“往往会,照顾”;stick“坚持”。根据上文“Wilson his job and had to move to California”以及“they both would have to...”可知,他们都不得不适应新家。故选B项。
45.A 考查动词词义辨析。chain“用链条系住”;replace“替代”;repair“修理”;maintain“维护”。根据上文“But Jack didn’t want a new home.”以及下文“Every evening,he ran to the bus station.”可推知,他回到威尔逊的老房子,即使门用锁链拴着。故选A项。
46.D 考查名词词义辨析。possibility“可能性”;symbol“象征”;association“联系,联合”;sign“标志,迹象”。根据下文“he would return alone to the house.”可知,主人换了工作去了California,在车站没有主人的踪影。故选D项。
47.A 考查形容词词义辨析。unhappy“不高兴的”;patient“有耐心的”;odd“古怪的”;calm“镇定的”。根据下文“...and sad,he would return alone to the house.”以及“The dog’s depression grew.”可知,杰克不高兴。故选A项。
48.C 考查形容词词义辨析。ignored“忽视的”;damaged“损害的”;deserted“废弃的”;decorated“装饰的”。根据上文“...move to California...”,“He returned to Wilson’s old house,...”以及语境可知,老房子无人居住,被舍弃了。故选C项。
49.D 考查动词词义辨析。postpone“推迟”;lack“缺乏”;digest“消化”;refuse“拒绝”。根据后面“becoming thinner and thinner.”可知,Jack非常伤心,拒绝进食。故选D项。
50.B 考查形容词词义辨析。hesitant“犹豫的”;disappointed“失望的”;unfortunate“不幸的”;hopeful“有希望的”。根据前后文可知,杰克每晚带着希望去车站迎接主人,但希望总是落空,变得更加失望。故选B项。
51.A 考查动词词义辨析。contact“联系”;challenge“挑战”;catch“捕捉”;find“发现”。根据“informing him of the dog’s situation.”可知一位住在附近的朋友看到杰克的情况,联系威尔逊,并告知他杰克的情况。故选A项。
52.C 考查副词词义辨析。directly“直接地”;independently“独立地”;immediately“立即”;briefly“简洁地”。根据下文“Upon arriving,he waited several hours so that he could take the same bus that he always did.”可知,威尔逊急于见到杰克,故推知他立即买了车票回来。故选C项。
53.D 考查动词词义辨析。bite“咬”;march“前进”;stretch“伸展,延长”;watch“看着”。根据上下文及“sure enough”可知,杰克在车站留意着下车的乘客,等待主人归来。故选D项。
54.A 考查动词词义辨析。cry“哭”;jump“跳”;shout“大喊大叫”;twist“使弯曲”。根据下文“Tears welled up in my eyes too.”可知,杰克在哭。故选A项。
55.C 考查动词词义辨析。see“看见”;lose“失去”;separate“分开”;mention“注意,提到”。根据上文“Wilson took Jack back with him.”可知,威尔逊把杰克带了回去,他们再也没有分开过。故选C项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了树木、植物和鲜花在我们周围,我们每天都享受它们的美丽。事实上,我们已经习惯了它们,甚至把它们视为理所当然,而没有意识到它们给了我们多少灵感。
56.so 考查固定句型。句意:事实上,我们已经习惯了它们,甚至把它们视为理所当然,而没有意识到它们给了我们多少灵感。此处为so...that...“如此……以至于……”引导的结果状语从句。故填so。
57.has inspired 考查动词。句意:到目前为止,大自然激发了我们周围许多最迷人的设计,包括建筑设计。由“So far”可知,此处为现在完成时,主语为nature,助动词用has。故填has inspired。
58.including 考查介词。including介词通常后接名词或名词短语。故填including。
59.designs 考查名词。由形容词architectural可知,空处需填名词,结合前面various“各种各样的”,故为名词复数形式。故填designs。
60.to capture 考查动词不定式。句意:今天,建筑师们继续探索捕捉自然形态之美的方法,模仿自然的工作方式,甚至使自然生物成为建筑的一部分。此处为动词不定式作目的状语。故填to capture。
61.Shaped 考查非谓语动词。句意:新加坡艺术科学博物馆的形状像一朵莲花,似乎漂浮在周围的水面上。分析句子可知,此处为非谓语动词作伴随状语,因Singapore’s Art Science Museum和shape为被动关系,故为过去分词形式。故填Shaped。
62.amazed 考查形容词。句意:游客经常会惊奇地发现自己身处一座如此真实地捕捉到自然形态之美的城市建筑中。空处需填形容词作表语,此处表示“人的感受”,需用-ed结尾的形容词。故填amazed。
63.closer 考查形容词比较级。句意:创造这样的建筑使我们与环境比以前更和谐地生活。由后面的than可知,此处为形容词close的比较级形式。故填closer。
64.a 考查冠词。句意:满足今天的需要,同时保护明天的世界可能是一个挑战……。此处challenge为单数名词,表示泛指一个“挑战”,challenge发音以辅音音素开头,需用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。
65.how 考查疑问词。句意:……但即使是最简单的生物也可以教我们如何实现这一点。由句意可知,此处为how to achieve “如何实现”满足句意。故填how。
写作
第一节
Saturday,April 22,2023 Cloudy
This morning I visited the City Museum,which was impressive to me.
There are several exhibition rooms in the museum,including history,art,science and nature.It is like a book,providing a large amount of information for the visitors.From the things displayed,you can have a close look at the historical development and scientific inventions.The guide gave a vivid explanation for the exhibition.She told many interesting stories behind the things exhibited.Most of the visitors were middle-aged people.
I think it important for the young people to visit museums,which can broaden their horizons,helping them learn more about history and arts.
第二节
Embarrassed as the father was,he was not ashamed of his son.“I apologized for my son’s rudeness.He is just standing up for what he believes in,something that I taught him to do.Please let the turtle go,” he said,addressing the crowd.I could feel something in my heart stirring.Before I knew it,the words had flown out of my mouth,“The boy’s right! Let the turtle go!” The crowd started murmuring.To my surprise,one by one,I heard other voices joining in to let the turtle go.
The fisherman finally agreed to let the turtle go.With many keen eyes fixed on him,he untied the knot in spite of some reluctance.The instant the turtle was freed,it crawled immediately towards the vast sea.The air seemed to be still—there was no previous joking or laughing in the crowd.The crowd thinned.After witnessing the turtle swimming away gracefully in the sunset,the boy left hand in hand with his father,lips curving in a smile.Bathed in the setting sun,I was deeply touched.
