必修二Unit 2Wildlife Protection 单元培优综合测试卷
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
（2024·山东·三模）According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), hundreds of marine (海洋的) species across the world come under endangered and critically endangered categories. Some of the endangered and recognizable marine species are named here.
Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle
The Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle, also known as the Atlantic Ridley Sea Turtle, is endangered as the rarest and smallest sea turtle.
Distributed throughout the Gulf of Mexico and U.S. Atlantic seaboard, they gather off the coast in northeastern Mexico and come ashore in large groups to lay eggs every year. As marine reptiles (爬行动物), they are threatened by oil spills, lack of food and marine pollution.
Vaquita
As a rare marine mammal, Vaquita is on the edge of extinction only a half-century after its first sighting.
Extensive fishing in the Gulf of California has endangered this marine species, resulting in a gradual drop in population since the 1940s. According to reports, there are only a dozen of these marine mammals left in the world since the percentage of decline in their population was as much as 90% since 2011.
Whale
Fin Whale is the second-largest mammal on the planet after Blue Whale and it is also a victim of hunting. According to estimates, the global population of Fin Whale ranges from below 100,000 to around 119,000.
Humpback Whale, another whale species, has also been listed as an endangered marine species. Before the introduction of the whaling moratorium (暂停) in 1966, the species was hunted for its fur, while the population dropped by 90%. Currently, around 2,500 Humpback Whales survive in the world.
Hawaiian Monk Seal
A native of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, Hawaiian Monk Seal is one of the earless seals who live on warm beaches, unlike other seals.
According to recent research, only 1,400 Hawaiian Monk Seals remain on the Islands. These seals are
mainly threatened by predators like tiger sharks. Besides, other reasons like habitat loss and food limitation also contribute to their critical situation.
1．Why do Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles land on the beach in large groups
A．To nest. B．To reproduce. C．To avoid attack. D．To hunt foods.
2．What is the major threat to Hawaiian Monk Seal
A．Global warming. B．Lack of food. C．Natural enemies. D．Habitat pollution.
3．Which of the following is the most critically endangered species
A．Vaquita. B．Fin Whale. C．Humpback Whale. D．Hawaiian Monk Seal.
【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些濒临灭绝的海洋物种的情况，旨在引起人们对海洋生物保护的关注。
1．细节理解题。根据Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle下面第二段的“Distributed throughout the Gulf of Mexico and U. S. Atlantic seaboard, they gather off the coast in northeastern Mexico and come ashore in large groups to lay eggs every year.(它们分布在墨西哥湾和美国大西洋沿岸，每年都会聚集在墨西哥东北部海岸，成群结队地上岸产卵)”可知，该地的海龟成群结队来到海滩上是为了繁衍后代。故选B。
2．细节理解题。根据最后一段的“According to recent research, only 1,400 Hawaiian Monk Seals remain on the Islands. These seals are mainly threatened by predators like tiger sharks. Besides, other reasons like habitat loss and food limitation also contribute to their critical situation.(根据最近的研究，岛上只剩下1400只夏威夷蒙克海豹。这些海豹主要受到虎鲨等捕食者的威胁。此外，栖息地丧失和食物限制等其他原因也导致了它们的危急状况) ”可知，夏威夷蒙克海豹的主要威胁来自于它们的天敌。故选C。
3．细节理解题。根据Vaquita下面第二段的“According to reports, there are only a dozen of these marine mammals left in the world since the percentage of decline in their population was as much as 90% since 2011.(据报道，自2011年以来，这些海洋哺乳动物的数量下降了90%，现在世界上只剩下十几只)”可知，Vaquita是最濒危的物种。故选A。
B
（2024·江西宜春·模拟预测）A fisherman from Portland, Maine, the US, caught a very rare bright blue lobster (龙虾) off the coast of Maine but chose to set it free back into the ocean. The photo of the blue lobster was shared by tech enterpriser Lars-Johan Larsson. “This blue lobster was caught off the coast of Portland yesterday and returned
to the water to continue to grow. Blue lobsters are one in two million,” he wrote.
While the shells of lobsters are generally red or brown in color, the blue shell is a result of gene mutation (基因突变), which causes the lobster to produce more of a particular protein than other lobsters, leading to the rare blue color, as reported by the Toronto Sun.
Yellow, orange and crystal-colored lobsters are considered even rarer than bright blue ones. According to the Lobster Institute, yellow lobsters account for about one in 30 million of the total population. Two fishermen in Dorset caught a crystal-colored lobster in 2011.
“Whatever the odds of catching different-colored lobsters, there’s no denying that bright blue ones are truly beautiful creatures,” said Rob Bayer, executive director of the University of Maine Lobster Institute. “They might not be the most unusual, but they’re undoubtedly the best to look at.”
It’s become something of a trend for restaurants to spare blue lobsters. Austin Hopley, a chef at “The Hare” in Rochdale, the UK, made the news for sparing a bright blue lobster. He gave it to Sea Life in Manchester, as reported by the BBC．
“Now it’s there for people to enjoy,” said Hopley. “I felt responsible. Something so rare didn’t require a place on the menu. Every species deserves a fair chance at survival.”
Expert Brendan Malone from Sea Life said, “It is certainly an extraordinary find and worth saving to try to educate the public about these amazing creatures in the ecosystem.”
4．What is the root cause for the color of blue lobsters
A．Gene variation. B．Adaptation failure.
C．A specific protein. D．A mix of red and brown.
5．What does Rob Bayer think of blue lobsters
A．They are the rarest. B．They are easy to catch.
C．They are delicious to eat. D．They are most beautiful.
6．Why was Hopley unwilling to cook the blue lobster
A．It wouldn’t make a good dish.
B．He wanted to follow the trend.
C．He took on responsibility to save it.
D．It would bring him fame and profits.
7．Which can serve as the best title
A．Blue Lobsters Rebound Suddenly
B．Chefs Take Action to Protect Lobsters
C．Gene Mutation Has an Effect on Lobsters
D．Man Catches a “One in Two Million” Blue Lobster
【答案】4．A 5．D 6．C 7．D
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。一位来自美国缅因州波特兰市的渔民在缅因州海岸捕获了一只非常罕见的蓝龙虾，但他选择将其放回大海。
4．细节理解题。根据第二段“While the shells of lobsters are generally red or brown in color, the blue shell is a result of gene mutation (基因突变), which causes the lobster to produce more of a particular protein than other lobsters, leading to the rare blue color, as reported by the Toronto Sun.(据《多伦多太阳报》报道，虽然龙虾的外壳通常是红色或棕色的，但蓝色外壳是基因突变的结果，这种基因突变导致龙虾比其他龙虾产生更多的特定蛋白质，从而导致罕见的蓝色)”可知，蓝色龙虾颜色的根本原因是基因变异。故选A项。
5．细节理解题。根据第四段““Whatever the odds of catching different-colored lobsters, there’s no denying that bright blue ones are truly beautiful creatures,” said Rob Bayer, executive director of the University of Maine Lobster Institute. “They might not be the most unusual, but they’re undoubtedly the best to look at.”(缅因大学龙虾研究所的执行主任Rob Bayer说：“无论捕获不同颜色龙虾的几率有多大，不可否认的是，明亮的蓝色龙虾确实是美丽的生物。”“它们可能不是最不寻常的，但它们无疑是最好看的。”)”可知，Rob Bayer认为蓝龙虾是最美丽的。故选D选项。
6．推理判断题。根据第六段““Now it’s there for people to enjoy,” said Hopley. “I felt responsible. Something so rare didn’t require a place on the menu. Every species deserves a fair chance at survival.”(“现在人们可以欣赏它了，”霍普利说。“我觉得自己有责任。这么稀有的东西根本不需要出现在菜单上。每个物种都应该有公平的生存机会。”)”可知，霍普利不愿意烹饪这种蓝龙虾的原因是他承担起了拯救它的责任。故选C项。
7．主旨大意题。根据第一段“A fisherman from Portland, Maine, the US, caught a very rare bright blue lobster (龙虾) off the coast of Maine but chose to set it free back into the ocean. The photo of the blue lobster was shared by tech enterpriser Lars-Johan Larsson. “This blue lobster was caught off the coast of Portland yesterday and returned to the water to continue to grow. Blue lobsters are one in two million,” he wrote.(美国缅因州波特兰市的一名渔民在缅因州海岸捕获了一只非常罕见的亮蓝色龙虾，但他选择将其放归大海。这只蓝色龙虾的照片是由科技企业家拉斯-约翰·拉尔森分享的。“这只蓝龙虾昨天在波特兰海岸被捕获，并被放回水中继续生长。蓝龙虾是两百万分之一，”他写道)”可知，本文主要讲述了一位来自美国缅因州波特兰市的渔民在缅因州海岸捕
获了一只非常罕见的蓝龙虾，但他选择将其放回大海。由此可知，D项“Man Catches a “One in Two Million” Blue Lobster(男子捕获了一只“二百万分之一”的蓝龙虾)”适合作本文最佳标题。故选D项。
C
（2024·浙江绍兴·二模）Do you see a bird right now Can you hear one chirping If so, you might be getting a mental health boost. A study recently published in the journal Science found that being in the presence of birds made people feel more positive.
Andrea Mechelli, a psychologist at King’s College London, found himself studying the natural world accidentally. Initially he was searching for answers to why people who lived in cities seemed to tend to suffer mental illness, particularly psychosis. In 2015, he created the smartphone app Urban Mind to search for patterns in users’ environments. “Our first finding is that nature has a very powerful effect,” says Mechelli. He and his colleagues then wondered if some aspects of nature were more beneficial than others. They turned to birds for their ubiquity (普遍存在) in rural and urban environments.
Their latest study included 1,292 participants mainly in the United Kingdom and Europe. For two weeks, participants were prompted to fill out a questionnaire about their surrounding environment and their mental state three times a day. Mechelli performed a statistical analysis that found an obvious improvement in wellbeing when birds were present, even when eliminating other factors like the presence of trees or waterways. The mental health benefit was true both for people who disclosed a depression diagnosis and those without any diagnosed mental health conditions.
Peter James, an environmental health scientist at Harvard, would like to see more data. He found that environmental health studies like these lack diversity. Yet, a psychologist at Trent University in Canada, Lisa Nisbet says, “This kind of study helps us understand how people’s everyday experience with specific elements of nature, such as birds, can be restorative.”
Appreciating birds seems to be a promising avenue for nature-based health and wellbeing interventions. At Mechelli’s clinical practice in London, he focuses on early intervention therapies. He suggests his patients go for walks to observe the trees and plants growing in the city, and the bird fluttering by from branch to branch. “It has no side effects,” he says. “It’s something they could try, and they have nothing to lose.”
8．What can be inferred about Andrea Mechelli’s study
A．Diverse environments are rewarding only for depressed people.
B．The presence of birds is beneficial to mental health.
C．Peter James thought highly of Mechelli’s research.
D．It was originally targeted at the research on birds.
9．What does the underlined word “eliminating” mean in paragraph 3
A．Defeating. B．Identifying.
C．Considering. D．Removing.
10．Which of the following statement might Andrea Mechelli agree with
A．Early intervention shows no significance.
B．The access to nature helps people be more confident.
C．Nature-based intervention functions well in mental health.
D．People’s daily experience is connected with mental problems.
11．What’s the best title of the passage
A．Use Nature in Supporting Mental Health B．Get Outside for a Quicker Mental Recovery
C．Analyze Data to Make a Good Treatment Plan D．Turn to Birds for Better Understandings of Humans
【答案】8．B 9．D 10．C 11．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了最近的一项研究发现，与鸟儿在一起会让人感觉更加积极。
8．推理判断题。根据第三段中“Mechelli performed a statistical analysis that found an obvious improvement in wellbeing when birds were present(Mechelli进行了一项统计分析，发现有鸟在场时，幸福感有明显改善)”以及“ The mental health benefit was true both for people who disclosed a depression diagnosis and those without any diagnosed mental health conditions.(对于那些被诊断出患有抑郁症的人和那些没有任何被诊断出患有精神疾病的人来说，心理健康方面的好处都是真实的。)”可知，从Andrea Mechelli的研究中可推知鸟的存在有利于心理健康。故选B项。
9．词句猜测题。根据划线所在句子“Mechelli performed a statistical analysis that found an obvious improvement in wellbeing when birds were present, even when eliminating other factors like the presence of trees or waterways.(Mechelli进行了一项统计分析，发现有鸟类在场时，即使eliminating树木或水道等其他因素，人们的幸福感也会有明显改善)”中的“when birds were present”以及“even when”可知，此处应是表达“只要有鸟类在场，即使排除树木或水道等其他因素，人们的幸福感也会有明显改善”符合语境，划线词eliminating应是“排除”之意，和D项“Removing(排除，去除)”意思一致。故选D项。
10．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Appreciating birds seems to be a promising avenue for nature-based health and wellbeing interventions. At Mechelli’s clinical practice in London, he focuses on early intervention therapies. He
suggests his patients go for walks to observe the trees and plants growing in the city, and the bird fluttering by from branch to branch. “It has no side effects,” he says. “It’s something they could try, and they have nothing to lose.”(欣赏鸟类似乎是一种基于自然的健康和福祉干预的有希望的途径。在伦敦Mechelli的临床实践中，他专注于早期干预疗法。他建议他的病人去散步，观察城市里生长的树木和植物，以及在树枝间飞舞的鸟儿。“它没有副作用，”他说。“这是他们可以尝试的东西，他们没有什么可失去的。”)”可推知，Andrea Mechelli建议他的病人去散步，观察城市里生长的树木和植物以及在树枝间飞舞的鸟儿，由此可推知，Andrea Mechelli会赞同基于自然的干预对心理健康有很好的作用。故选C项。
11．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Do you see a bird right now Can you hear one chirping If so, you might be getting a mental health boost. A study recently published in the journal Science found that being in the presence of birds made people feel more positive.(你现在看到一只鸟了吗 你能听到其中一只啾啾吗 如果是这样，你可能会得到心理健康的促进。最近发表在《科学》杂志上的一项研究发现，有鸟在身边会让人感觉更积极)”以及纵观全文可知，本文主要讲述了与鸟儿在一起会让人感觉更加积极，所以A项“Use Nature in Supporting Mental Health(利用自然支持心理健康)”是本文最好的标题。故选A项。
D
（2024·四川·模拟预测）In an era of digital technology, the art of writing by hand has slowly been downgraded to a past entertainment. However, recent research suggests that this physical act is essential to brain health and development, having multiple cognitive (认知的) benefits. It is time we should reevaluate the potential benefits it may have on our mental capacities.
According to numerous studies, writing by hand stimulates more complex and diverse brain connections essential for encoding new information and forming memories. For instance, a recent investigation found that brain connectivity patterns were far more complicated and widespread for participants who wrote by hand compared to those who typed. Thus, it is clear that handwriting has a distinct and significant impact on our brain health.
Handwriting isn’t just good for our brains health—it also has clear, practical benefits. Research has shown that students who take handwritten notes score significantly higher on quizzes, demonstrating improved learning. This extends beyond the classroom too. People who recorded information on paper calendars demonstrated more brain activity and recalled information faster than those who used smartphones. The act of handwriting, therefore, could be a valuable tool for students preparing for exams and adults managing daily tasks.
Despite its clear benefits, handwriting has been on the decline. However, 25states in the US have reintroduced writing back into school curriculums. This is a step in the right direction, as previous research has also
indicated that handwriting is essential in children’s brain development. Preliterate (未识字的) children who wrote by hand demonstrated brain activity in a circuit of the brain used in learning to read, further strengthening the link between handwriting and cognitive development.
It is clear that handwriting is a valuable activity that has the potential to enhance our brain health, learning, memory, and problem-solving skills. As we continue to navigate the digital age, it is important not to overlook the value of this seemingly simple activity. So, the next time you reach for your keyboard, remember the benefits of picking up a pen instead.
12．What do people usually think of handwriting at present
A．It has become an old-fashioned skill. B．It has many cognitive benefits in life.
C．It has been replaced by digital devices. D．It has been a popular entertainment.
13．What does the author mainly show about handwriting in paragraph 3
A．It is beneficial to brain health. B．It helps students score higher on quizzes.
C．It stimulates diverse brain connection. D．It has good effects on learning and memory.
14．Why is previous research mentioned in paragraph 4
A．To make a comparison. B．To add further evidence.
C．To show different opinions. D．To explain the brain activity.
15．What’s the purpose of the passage
A．To illustrate a finding on handwriting. B．To emphasize the importance of handwriting.
C．To show the wide application of handwriting. D．To introduce the artistic value of handwriting.
【答案】12．A 13．D 14．B 15．B
【导语】本文是一篇议论文，论述我们应该重新评估书写对我们的心智能力的益处，未来它将成为教育的重要组成部分。
12．细节理解题。根据第一段“In an era of digital technology, the art of writing by hand has slowly been downgraded to a past entertainment.(在数字技术时代，手写的艺术已经慢慢沦为一种过时的娱乐)”可知，人们通常把手写看成一种已经过时的技能。故选A。
13．主旨大意题。根据第三段“Handwriting isn’t just good for our brains health—it also has clear, practical benefits. Research has shown that students who take handwritten notes score significantly higher on quizzes, demonstrating improved learning. This extends beyond the classroom too. People who recorded information on paper calendars demonstrated more brain activity and recalled information faster than those who used smartphones.
The act of handwriting, therefore, could be a valuable tool for students preparing for exams and adults managing daily tasks.(手写不仅对我们的大脑健康有好处——它还有明显的、实际的好处。研究表明，做手写笔记的学生在测验中得分明显更高，这表明他们的学习能力有所提高。这也延伸到了课堂之外。在纸质日历上记录信息的人比使用智能手机的人大脑活动更活跃，回忆信息的速度也更快。因此，对于准备考试的学生和管理日常事务的成年人来说，书写的行为可能是一个有价值的工具)”可知，该段主要讲述手写对学习和记忆的影响。故选D。
14．推理判断题。根据第四段“Despite its clear benefits, handwriting has been on the decline. However, 25states in the US have reintroduced writing back into school curriculums. This is a step in the right direction, as previous research has also indicated that handwriting is essential in children’s brain development. Preliterate (未识字的) children who wrote by hand demonstrated brain activity in a circuit of the brain used in learning to read, further strengthening the link between handwriting and cognitive development.(尽管有明显的好处，但手写一直在走下坡路。然而，美国已有25个州将写作重新引入学校课程。这是朝着正确方向迈出的一步，因为之前的研究也表明，书写对儿童的大脑发育至关重要。识字之前用手写字的儿童在学习阅读的大脑回路中表现出大脑活动，进一步加强了书写和认知发展之间的联系)”可推断，该段提及从前的研究是为了进一步证实书写的好处。故选B。
15．推理判断题。根据第一段“In an era of digital technology, the art of writing by hand has slowly been downgraded to a past entertainment. However, recent research suggests that this physical act is essential to brain health and development, having multiple cognitive (认知的) benefits. It is time we should reevaluate the potential benefits it may have on our mental capacities.(在数字技术时代，手写的艺术已经慢慢沦为一种过时的娱乐。然而，最近的研究表明，这种身体活动对大脑的健康和发育至关重要，有多种认知益处。是时候我们应该重新评估它对我们心智能力的潜在好处了)”结合文章论述强调了书写对我们的心智能力的益处，希望读者重视书写。即文章的目的是强调书写的重要性。故选B。
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。
（2024·广东广州·三模）The teenage years are a transformative period marked by great physical, psychological, and emotional changes. 16 They refer to the feelings that arise during interactions with others, such as gratitude, shame, sympathy, guilt, and pride.
Understanding and managing social emotions can help develop teenagers’ identities. Teenagers experience a wide range of emotions from social interactions, which significantly influences their self-understanding and social
awareness. In the process, they learn to understand, and appropriately respond to both their own emotions and those of others. 17
In academic settings, social emotional competencies like self-regulation, motivation, and social awareness directly impact a teenager’s ability to learn, participate, and engage in school activities. 18 Teenagers with strong social emotional skills are better equipped to handle stress, resist peer pressure, and avoid risky behaviors, reducing the likelihood of developing mental health issues.
Learning social emotions involves a combination of personal experience, guidance, and formal education. 19 This environment influences teenagers’ earliest understanding of how to communicate and manage their emotions. They feel safe and supportive to express their emotions freely and learn to manage them without fear of judgment. Schools also play a significant role through social emotional learning programs that teach these skills in a structured munity involvement, extracurricular activities, and peer (同伴) interactions offer additional opportunities for teenagers to practice and refine their social emotional skills.
20 It contributes to a teenager’s ability to manage their own emotions, understand others’ emotions, and face social complexities. This learning is a cornerstone for shaping their identity, influencing their interpersonal relationships, academic success, mental health, and future life outcomes.
A．What exactly are social emotions
B．The journey into mature emotion is quite easy.
C．Social emotion learning for teenagers is essential.
D．Central to this phase is the concept of social emotions.
E．This helps shape their own personal principles and beliefs.
F．Families play a crucial role in modeling and developing these skills.
G．Moreover, social emotional skills are closely linked to mental health.
【答案】16．D 17．E 18．G 19．F 20．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了青少年时期是身体、心理和情感发生巨大变化的转变时期，说明了社会情感技能的作用和重要性。
16．根据上文“The teenage years are a transformative period marked by great physical, psychological, and emotional changes.(青少年时期是身体、心理和情感发生巨大变化的转变时期)”以及后文“They refer to the feelings that arise during interactions with others, such as gratitude, shame, sympathy, guilt, and pride.(它们指的是在与他人互动时产生的感觉，比如感激、羞耻、同情、内疚和骄傲)”可知，本句主要承接上文，继续说明青少年时期的
情感变化阶段，故D选项“这个阶段的核心是社会情感的概念”符合语境，故选D。
17．根据上文“Understanding and managing social emotions can help develop teenagers’ identities. Teenagers experience a wide range of emotions from social interactions, which significantly influences their self-understanding and social awareness. In the process, they learn to understand, and appropriately respond to both their own emotions and those of others.(理解和管理社会情绪可以帮助发展青少年的身份。青少年在社会交往中体验到各种各样的情绪，这对他们的自我理解和社会意识有很大的影响。在这个过程中，他们学会理解并适当地回应自己和他人的情绪)”可知，本句为本段最后一句，承接上文说明理解和回应自己和他人情绪的作用。故E选项“这有助于塑造他们自己的个人原则和信仰”符合语境，故选E。
18．根据后文“Teenagers with strong social emotional skills are better equipped to handle stress, resist peer pressure, and avoid risky behaviors, reducing the likelihood of developing mental health issues.(拥有强大社交情感技能的青少年能够更好地处理压力，抵抗同辈压力，避免危险行为，减少发展心理健康问题的可能性)”可知，本句总结后文，后文主要说明了社交情感技能会影响青少年心理健康。故G选项“此外，社交情感技能与心理健康密切相关”符合语境，故选G。
19．根据后文“This environment influences teenagers’ earliest understanding of how to communicate and manage their emotions. They feel safe and supportive to express their emotions freely and learn to manage them without fear of judgment. Schools also play a significant role through social emotional learning programs that teach these skills in a structured munity involvement, extracurricular activities, and peer (同伴) interactions offer additional opportunities for teenagers to practice and refine their social emotional skills.(这种环境影响了青少年对如何沟通和管理情绪的最早理解。他们感到安全和支持自由地表达自己的情绪，并学会管理他们，而不用担心被评判。学校也通过在结构化的环境中教授这些技能的社会情感学习项目发挥了重要作用。社区参与、课外活动和同伴互动为青少年练习和完善他们的社交情感技能提供了额外的机会)”可知，后文列举了学校、社区参与、课外活动和同伴互动对培养情感技能的作用，可知本句也是在说明会影响青少年情绪技能的环境。故F选项“家庭在培养和培养这些技能方面起着至关重要的作用”符合语境，故选F。
20．根据后文“It contributes to a teenager’s ability to manage their own emotions, understand others’ emotions, and face social complexities. This learning is a cornerstone for shaping their identity, influencing their interpersonal relationships, academic success, mental health, and future life outcomes.(它有助于青少年管理自己的情绪，理解他人的情绪，以及面对社会复杂性的能力。这种学习是塑造他们的身份、影响他们的人际关系、学业成功、心理健康和未来生活成果的基石)”可知，本段总结了情感技能的重要性，C选项中Social emotion learning对应后文It。故C选项“对青少年来说，社会情感学习是必不可少的”符合语境，故选C。
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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
（2024·江苏泰州·模拟预测）I found a brown bag outside after our move. “Grass Seed,” it said in big letters. My husband and I 21 the seeds all over the dirty yard in front of our new house. “I have no idea if they will 22 ,” I told him, “but it’s worth a shot.” Just like our 23 to move to the rural Arizona.
Near our new house sat a charming cottage, which was 24 to tourists. I got a job offer to 25 the cottage. I’d worked in hotels for years, so when offered the 26 , I jumped at it. Still, it was a big change. I 27 that it would be a right move.
While we waited for our grass to grow—or not—we 28 settled into our new house through our efforts. We made it a cozy home, despite the 29 in the front yard, which was still bare now. Meanwhile, many of the cottage guests became 30 , and I got to know them well. I felt 31 to make their stays memorable. Perhaps I was better at that than 32 .
But after a monsoon (季风) swept through, I woke up to a beautiful morning and looked out the window. There was no grass growing in the sunlight. 33 , our yard was covered in a rainbow of zinnias (百日菊)! The front yard turned out even better than I could have 34 , just like our new life. And it remains a powerful 35 of the beauty that awaits us in our new chapter.
21．A．spread B．sought C．collected D．removed
22．A．remain B．last C．root D．dry
23．A．need B．decision C．intention D．agreement
24．A．given B．introduced C．sold D．rented
25．A．explore B．look after C．advertise D．pull down
26．A．help B．service C．chance D．accommodation
27．A．pretended B．decided C．prayed D．understood
28．A．naturally B．gradually C．hardly D．temporarily
29．A．danger B．potential C．uncertainty D．untidiness
30．A．locals B．employers C．gardeners D．regulars
31．A．curious B．grateful C．stressed D．proud
32．A．house renting B．yard cleaning C．growing grass D．keeping house
33．A．Instead B．Otherwise C．Besides D．Therefore
34．A．remembered B．imagined C．designed D．appreciated
35．A．reminder B．memory C．test D．choice
【答案】21．A 22．C 23．B 24．D 25．B 26．C 27．C 28．B 29．C 30．D 31．D 32．C 33．A 34．B 35．A
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述的是作者和丈夫在搬到亚利桑那州乡村的新家后，尝试在前院种植草籽以改善院子环境，然而，他们的努力并未直接得到预期的结果——院子里并没有长出草来。相反，一阵季风过后，院子里意外地长出了彩虹般的百日菊，使院子变得比他们想象的还要美丽。
21．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我和丈夫把种子撒满了新房前肮脏的院子。A. spread撒，散播；B. sought寻找；C. collected收集；D. removed去除。根据下文“the seeds all over the dirty yard”可知，作者和丈夫把种子撒在院子里。故选A。
22．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我不知道他们是否会生根。A. remain保持；B. last持续；C. root生根；D. dry（使）变干。根据上文“My husband and I __1__ the seeds all over the dirty yard”可知，作者和丈夫在院子里撒下了种子，作者不知道那些种子是否会生根。故选C。
23．考查名词词义辨析。句意：就像我们决定搬到亚利桑那州的乡村一样。A. need需要；B. decision决定；C. intention目的，意图；D. agreement同意。根据下文“to move to the rural Arizona”可知，作者决定搬到亚利桑那州的乡村。故选B。
24．考查动词词义辨析。句意：在我们的新房子附近有一座出租给游客的迷人小屋。A. given给；B. introduced介绍；C. sold卖；D. rented出租。根据上文“a charming cottage”和下文“to tourists”可知，那个小屋是租给游客。故选D。
25．考查动词词义和动词短语辨析。句意：我得到了一份照看小屋的工作。A. explore探索；B. look after照看；C. advertise打广告；D. pull down拆毁。根据下一段“We made it a cozy home”可知，作者得到的工作是照看那个小屋。故选B。
26．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我在酒店工作多年，所以当有机会时，我就欣然接受了。A. help帮助；B. service服务；C. chance机会；D. accommodation住宿。根据上文“I got a job offer”可知，作者得到了一份工作，也就是一个机会。故选C。
27．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我祈祷这将是一个正确的举动。A. pretended假装；B. decided决定；C. prayed祈祷；D. understood明白。根据下文“it would be a right move”可知，作者祈祷这将是一个正确的举动。故选
C。
28．考查副词词义辨析。句意：在等待草长出来或长不出来的时候，我们通过努力逐渐适应了我们的新房子。A. naturally自然地，天然地；B. gradually逐渐；C. hardly几乎不；D. temporarily暂时地。根据下文“settled into our new house through our efforts”可知，作者他们是逐渐适应新房子。故选B。
29．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们把它变成了一个舒适的家，尽管前院的情况不确定，现在还是空荡荡的。A. danger危险；B. potential潜力；C. uncertainty不确定性；D. untidiness不整洁。根据上文“I have no idea if they will__2__”和“we waited for our grass to grow—or not”可知，作者他们也不知道院子里的种子会不会发芽，这是一种不确定性。故选C。
30．考查名词词义辨析。句意：与此同时，小屋里的许多客人成了常客，我也和他们很熟了。A. locals本地人；B. employers雇主；C. gardeners园丁；D. regulars常客。根据下文“I got to know them well”可知，作者和那些客人很熟了，说明那些客人经常来，是常客。故选D。
31．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我很自豪能让他们留下难忘的回忆。A. curious好奇的；B. grateful感激的；C. stressed焦虑的，紧张的；D. proud自豪的。根据下文“make their stays memorable”可知，作者让客人们留下了难忘的回忆，这让作者自豪。故选D。
32．考查名词短语辨析。句意：也许我更擅长这个，而不是种草。A. house renting租房子；B. yard cleaning清洁院子；C. growing grass种草；D. keeping house照顾家务。根据上文“While we waited for our grass to grow—or not”可知，作者觉得自己照看小屋比种草做得好。故选C。
33．考查副词词义辨析。句意：相反，我们的院子里覆盖着彩虹般的百日菊！A. Instead相反；B. Otherwise否则；C. Besides另外；D. Therefore因此。根据上文“There was no grass growing in the sunlight”和下文“our yard was covered in a rainbow of zinnias”可知，前后是相反的内容，空格处用“相反”。故选A。
34．考查动词词义辨析。句意：前院变得比我想象的还要好，就像我们的新生活一样。A. remembered记得；B. imagined想象；C. designed设计；D. appreciated欣赏。根据上文“we waited for our grass to grow”和“our yard was covered in a rainbow of zinnias (百日菊)! The front yard turned out even better than I could have”可知，作者刚开始都不确定种下的种子是否会发芽，但是现在院子里满是百日菊，所以前院比作者想象的要好。故选B。
35．考查名词词义辨析。句意：它仍然有力地提醒我们，在新的篇章中，等待我们的是美好。A. reminder提醒物；B. memory记忆；C. test测试；D. choice选择。根据下文“the beauty that awaits us in our new chapter”可知，院子变得比想象的要好，这一点提醒我们，在新的篇章中，等待我们的是美好，空格处意为“提醒物”。故选A。
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。
（2024·山东日照·模拟预测）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。
The Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo, once struggling to sustain its 36 (survive), has undergone a remarkable turnaround. It has become a popular destination 37 visitors can glimpse diverse animals and appreciate the beauty and significance of life.
The man behind 38 U-turn is Shen Zhijun, an animal welfare advocate. Last August, Shen took to the Internet 39 (publicize) his decade-long reform efforts—a comprehensive campaign transforming the conventional zoo into a conservation-focused sanctuary (保护区). During his 30-minute speech 40 (title) A Zoo’s Pursuit, Shen showcased the successful changes that he had performed.
After witnessing the helpless and hopeless expressions of the animals, Shen’s team set about making changes. 41 (initial), they removed animal shows, which traditionally serve as the financial backbone of zoos. Subsequently, they transformed the park’s landscape, cleverly using the 42 (exist) mountainous terrain of Hongshan to reproduce the natural habitats of animals in the wild. Plus, they introduced “multi-level villas” where animals belonging to the same ecological zone but not occupying the base of the food chain can 43 (house) together, based on their ecological and geographical distribution.
This zoo has emerged 44 the most animal-friendly zoo in China. Striking a balance between respecting animals’ dignity and providing visitors with enjoyable experiences is a challenging task, 45 Shen’s team has successfully achieved it.
【答案】36．survival 37．where 38．the 39．to publicize 40．titled 41．Initially 42．existing 43． be housed 44．as 45．but
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了南京红山森林动物园在动物福利倡导者沈志军的推动下，实现从经营困难到转变为注重动物保护和生态环境建设的成功案例。
36．考查名词。句意：曾经为生存而挣扎的南京红山森林动物园经历了令人瞩目的转折。此空应填入名词形式survival，表示“生存”，作sustain的宾语。故填survival。
37．考查定语从句。句意：它已成为一个受欢迎的目的地，游客可以在这里一窥多样化的动物，并欣赏生命的美丽和重要性。分析句子结构可知，本空引导限制性定语从句，先行词是destination，关系词代替先行词在从句中作地点状语，应用关系副词where引导。故填where。
38．考查冠词。句意：这一转变背后的推手是沈志军，一位动物福利倡导者。根据上下文，此处指代前文
提到的“转折”，需要冠词the，特指这次具体的转变。故填the。
39．考查非谓语动词。句意：去年8月，沈志军上网宣传他长达十年的改革努力——一项将传统动物园转变为以保护为中心的庇护所的全面运动。本句谓语为took，此处为非谓语动词，此处需要使用publicize“宣传”的不定式，作目的状语。故填to publicize。
40．考查非谓语动词。句意：在他题为《一个动物园的追求》的30分钟演讲中，沈展示了他成功实施的变革。本句谓语为showcased，此处为非谓语动词，且speech与title“命名”之间是被动关系，因此使用过去分词titled，作定语，修饰speech。故填titled。
41．考查副词。句意：最初，他们取消了动物表演，这通常是动物园的经济支柱。此空需要一个副词来修饰整个句子，表示“最初”，因此将initial变为副词initially，作状语。故填initially。
42．考查形容词。句意：随后，他们改造了公园的景观，巧妙利用红山现有的山地地形来复制野生动物的自然栖息地。此空需要用形容词existing，表示“现存的”，来修饰terrain“地形”，作定语。故填existing。
43．考查动词语态。句意：此外，他们引入了“多层别墅”，属于同一生态区但不处于食物链底部的动物可以根据它们的生态和地理分布共同居住。 where引导的定语从句中，animals与house“安置，容纳”为被动关系，因此使用过去分词，谓语情态动词can后，用be housed。故填be housed。
44．考查介词。句意：该动物园已崛起为中国最关爱动物的动物园。本空用介词as“作为”，固定短语emerge as，意为“成为”。故填as。
45．考查连词。句意：在尊重动物尊严与为游客提供愉悦体验之间找到平衡是一项艰巨的任务，而沈的团队已经成功做到了这一点。结合语境可知，此空前后两个句子为转折关系，因此使用连词but连接。故填but。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
（2024·四川·模拟预测）假定你是李华，你校即将举行一场以“环境保护”为主题的英语演讲比赛。请你代表班级写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
1. 阐述环境保护的重要性；
2. 分享班级在环境保护方面的做法和成果；
3. 呼吁全校师生参与环境保护行动。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear teachers, boys and girls,
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Thank you!
【答案】Dear teachers, boys and girls,
Today, I am talking about a matter of utmost urgency—environmental conservation. The health of our planet is vital for our survival. Pollution, deforestation, and wasteful habits threaten the delicate balance of nature. We must act now to preserve our environment for future generations.
Our class has taken significant steps towards this goal. We’ve initiated a recycling program, reduced plastic use, and organized tree-planting activities. These efforts have led to a noticeable decline in waste and an increase in greenery around our school.
Small actions such as using eco-friendly products can make a huge difference. Let’s come together and contribute to the protection of our Earth.
Thank you!
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一篇演讲稿，参加以“环境保护”为主题的英语演讲比赛。
【详解】1.词汇积累
目标：goal→target
活动：activity→event
显然的：noticeable→apparent
重要的：significant→vital
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：We must act now to preserve our environment for future generations.
拓展句：If we want to preserve our environment for future generations, we must act now.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Let’s come together and contribute to the protection of our Earth. (运用了肯定祈使句)
[高分句型2] Small actions such as using eco-friendly products can make a huge difference. (运用了动名词作宾
语)
第二节 (满分25分)
（2024·湖南长沙·模拟预测）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。
Ninny grew up with her grandparents. Her grandmother worked as a housekeeper, and her grandfather was too weak to move. In his wheelchair, Grandfather told her stories about flowers, princesses and sunrises. Those stories always ended with the same message: A simple act of kindness creates an endless ripple (涟漪) that comes back to you.
One day, Ninny was at the supermarket with her grandmother. They only bought the bare minimum. “Oh!” Ninny jumped when she spotted a chocolate cake. She pulled her grandmother’s sleeve. “Grandfather’s birthday is around the corner! Can we please, please, please have it ” The old lady eyed the chocolate cake. There were beautiful decorations on the top with fancy designs on the side. Picking up the cake, Grandmother took a close look at the price and sighed, “Ninny, we can’t afford it. It’s $40!”
Ninny pouted (噘嘴), trying to convince her grandmother. Yet she knew that her grandmother would not bend, even if she begged with her puppy eyes. No matter what, money did not grow on trees. Ninny sighed and turned around. Grandmother gave her a sad smile and turned towards the cashier.
Almost out of nowhere, a man with a 50 dollar bill and the chocolate cake approached her and handed these things to Ninny. “Have them, dear.”
Ninny took a closer look at the man. He was average. Average face, average clothes, and average everything. He was just a random man.
The man bent down and maintained eye contact with Ninny. “Do you know why I’m giving you these ” Ninny shook her head. “When I was a little boy, a man bought me a chocolate cake. He just overheard a conversation I had with my mother. Nothing else. He gave me some money and a small slip of paper. Then he left.” The man reached into his pocket and took out a dog-eared piece of paper. Looking at the words written, Ninny wore a smile on her face, for she was so familiar with the message.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Ninny hugged the dollar bill, cake and the piece of paper to her chest.
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Grandfather’s eyes widened, “You won’t believe it!”
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【答案】
Ninny hugged the dollar bill, cake and the piece of paper to her chest. As they walked back home, she couldn’t help but read the message on the paper again and again: “A simple act of kindness creates an endless ripple that comes back to you.” The stories her grandfather often told her constantly flashed in her mind. She made a silent vow to herself to pass on his kindness and help those in need. When they arrived home, Ninny excitedly narrated the encounter at the supermarket to her grandfather, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
Grandfather’s eyes widened, “You won’t believe it!” Grandpa continued in surprise, saying that this piece of paper was given to him by me. “That message, it’s the very same one I’ve been telling you in my stories! The world truly works in mysterious ways, Ninny.” His voice softened as he continued, “It seems our kindness has come full circle.” Yeah, just as the story the grandfather once told, a simple act of kindness creates an endless ripple that comes back to you.
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了小女孩Ninny的爷爷经常给她讲善举的传递和回报的故事。一天她想给爷爷买生日礼物，可是太贵了奶奶没有足够的钱。结账时一位陌生人给她买了礼物并且给了她一些钱，还有一张小纸条。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“Ninny把钱、蛋糕和那张纸抱在胸前。”可知，第一段可描写接受了陌生人的帮助之后，Ninny查看纸条内容，向爷爷讲述纸条的故事。
②由第二段首句内容“爷爷瞪大了眼睛，“你不会相信的！””可知，第二段可描写爷爷和这张纸条的故事以
及感悟。
2.续写线索：纸条的内容——Ninny决定传递善意——向爷爷讲述纸条的故事——爷爷发现纸条的回归——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①脑海中不断闪现：constantly flashed in her mind / continuously gleamed in her mind
②默默地发誓，暗下决心：made a silent vow / make a secret decision
③传递：pass on / hand down
情绪类
①激动地：excitedly / passionately /with emotion
②惊讶地：in surprise/ in amazement
【点睛】【高分句型1】The stories her grandfather often told her constantly flashed in her mind. (运用了省略了关系代词that引导的定语从句)
【高分句型2】When they arrived home, Ninny excitedly narrated the encounter at the supermarket to her grandfather, her eyes sparkling with excitement. (运用了when引导时间状语从句)必修二Unit 2Wildlife Protection 单元培优综合测试卷
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
（2024·山东·三模）According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), hundreds of marine (海洋的) species across the world come under endangered and critically endangered categories. Some of the endangered and recognizable marine species are named here.
Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle
The Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle, also known as the Atlantic Ridley Sea Turtle, is endangered as the rarest and smallest sea turtle.
Distributed throughout the Gulf of Mexico and U.S. Atlantic seaboard, they gather off the coast in northeastern Mexico and come ashore in large groups to lay eggs every year. As marine reptiles (爬行动物), they are threatened by oil spills, lack of food and marine pollution.
Vaquita
As a rare marine mammal, Vaquita is on the edge of extinction only a half-century after its first sighting.
Extensive fishing in the Gulf of California has endangered this marine species, resulting in a gradual drop in population since the 1940s. According to reports, there are only a dozen of these marine mammals left in the world since the percentage of decline in their population was as much as 90% since 2011.
Whale
Fin Whale is the second-largest mammal on the planet after Blue Whale and it is also a victim of hunting. According to estimates, the global population of Fin Whale ranges from below 100,000 to around 119,000.
Humpback Whale, another whale species, has also been listed as an endangered marine species. Before the introduction of the whaling moratorium (暂停) in 1966, the species was hunted for its fur, while the population dropped by 90%. Currently, around 2,500 Humpback Whales survive in the world.
Hawaiian Monk Seal
A native of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, Hawaiian Monk Seal is one of the earless seals who live on warm beaches, unlike other seals.
According to recent research, only 1,400 Hawaiian Monk Seals remain on the Islands. These seals are
mainly threatened by predators like tiger sharks. Besides, other reasons like habitat loss and food limitation also contribute to their critical situation.
1．Why do Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles land on the beach in large groups
A．To nest. B．To reproduce. C．To avoid attack. D．To hunt foods.
2．What is the major threat to Hawaiian Monk Seal
A．Global warming. B．Lack of food. C．Natural enemies. D．Habitat pollution.
3．Which of the following is the most critically endangered species
A．Vaquita. B．Fin Whale. C．Humpback Whale. D．Hawaiian Monk Seal.
B
（2024·江西宜春·模拟预测）A fisherman from Portland, Maine, the US, caught a very rare bright blue lobster (龙虾) off the coast of Maine but chose to set it free back into the ocean. The photo of the blue lobster was shared by tech enterpriser Lars-Johan Larsson. “This blue lobster was caught off the coast of Portland yesterday and returned to the water to continue to grow. Blue lobsters are one in two million,” he wrote.
While the shells of lobsters are generally red or brown in color, the blue shell is a result of gene mutation (基因突变), which causes the lobster to produce more of a particular protein than other lobsters, leading to the rare blue color, as reported by the Toronto Sun.
Yellow, orange and crystal-colored lobsters are considered even rarer than bright blue ones. According to the Lobster Institute, yellow lobsters account for about one in 30 million of the total population. Two fishermen in Dorset caught a crystal-colored lobster in 2011.
“Whatever the odds of catching different-colored lobsters, there’s no denying that bright blue ones are truly beautiful creatures,” said Rob Bayer, executive director of the University of Maine Lobster Institute. “They might not be the most unusual, but they’re undoubtedly the best to look at.”
It’s become something of a trend for restaurants to spare blue lobsters. Austin Hopley, a chef at “The Hare” in Rochdale, the UK, made the news for sparing a bright blue lobster. He gave it to Sea Life in Manchester, as reported by the BBC．
“Now it’s there for people to enjoy,” said Hopley. “I felt responsible. Something so rare didn’t require a place on the menu. Every species deserves a fair chance at survival.”
Expert Brendan Malone from Sea Life said, “It is certainly an extraordinary find and worth saving to try to
educate the public about these amazing creatures in the ecosystem.”
4．What is the root cause for the color of blue lobsters
A．Gene variation. B．Adaptation failure.
C．A specific protein. D．A mix of red and brown.
5．What does Rob Bayer think of blue lobsters
A．They are the rarest. B．They are easy to catch.
C．They are delicious to eat. D．They are most beautiful.
6．Why was Hopley unwilling to cook the blue lobster
A．It wouldn’t make a good dish.
B．He wanted to follow the trend.
C．He took on responsibility to save it.
D．It would bring him fame and profits.
7．Which can serve as the best title
A．Blue Lobsters Rebound Suddenly
B．Chefs Take Action to Protect Lobsters
C．Gene Mutation Has an Effect on Lobsters
D．Man Catches a “One in Two Million” Blue Lobster
C
（2024·浙江绍兴·二模）Do you see a bird right now Can you hear one chirping If so, you might be getting a mental health boost. A study recently published in the journal Science found that being in the presence of birds made people feel more positive.
Andrea Mechelli, a psychologist at King’s College London, found himself studying the natural world accidentally. Initially he was searching for answers to why people who lived in cities seemed to tend to suffer mental illness, particularly psychosis. In 2015, he created the smartphone app Urban Mind to search for patterns in users’ environments. “Our first finding is that nature has a very powerful effect,” says Mechelli. He and his colleagues then wondered if some aspects of nature were more beneficial than others. They turned to birds for their ubiquity (普遍存在) in rural and urban environments.
Their latest study included 1,292 participants mainly in the United Kingdom and Europe. For two weeks, participants were prompted to fill out a questionnaire about their surrounding environment and their mental state
three times a day. Mechelli performed a statistical analysis that found an obvious improvement in wellbeing when birds were present, even when eliminating other factors like the presence of trees or waterways. The mental health benefit was true both for people who disclosed a depression diagnosis and those without any diagnosed mental health conditions.
Peter James, an environmental health scientist at Harvard, would like to see more data. He found that environmental health studies like these lack diversity. Yet, a psychologist at Trent University in Canada, Lisa Nisbet says, “This kind of study helps us understand how people’s everyday experience with specific elements of nature, such as birds, can be restorative.”
Appreciating birds seems to be a promising avenue for nature-based health and wellbeing interventions. At Mechelli’s clinical practice in London, he focuses on early intervention therapies. He suggests his patients go for walks to observe the trees and plants growing in the city, and the bird fluttering by from branch to branch. “It has no side effects,” he says. “It’s something they could try, and they have nothing to lose.”
8．What can be inferred about Andrea Mechelli’s study
A．Diverse environments are rewarding only for depressed people.
B．The presence of birds is beneficial to mental health.
C．Peter James thought highly of Mechelli’s research.
D．It was originally targeted at the research on birds.
9．What does the underlined word “eliminating” mean in paragraph 3
A．Defeating. B．Identifying.
C．Considering. D．Removing.
10．Which of the following statement might Andrea Mechelli agree with
A．Early intervention shows no significance.
B．The access to nature helps people be more confident.
C．Nature-based intervention functions well in mental health.
D．People’s daily experience is connected with mental problems.
11．What’s the best title of the passage
A．Use Nature in Supporting Mental Health B．Get Outside for a Quicker Mental Recovery
C．Analyze Data to Make a Good Treatment Plan D．Turn to Birds for Better Understandings of Humans
D
（2024·四川·模拟预测）In an era of digital technology, the art of writing by hand has slowly been downgraded to a past entertainment. However, recent research suggests that this physical act is essential to brain health and development, having multiple cognitive (认知的) benefits. It is time we should reevaluate the potential benefits it may have on our mental capacities.
According to numerous studies, writing by hand stimulates more complex and diverse brain connections essential for encoding new information and forming memories. For instance, a recent investigation found that brain connectivity patterns were far more complicated and widespread for participants who wrote by hand compared to those who typed. Thus, it is clear that handwriting has a distinct and significant impact on our brain health.
Handwriting isn’t just good for our brains health—it also has clear, practical benefits. Research has shown that students who take handwritten notes score significantly higher on quizzes, demonstrating improved learning. This extends beyond the classroom too. People who recorded information on paper calendars demonstrated more brain activity and recalled information faster than those who used smartphones. The act of handwriting, therefore, could be a valuable tool for students preparing for exams and adults managing daily tasks.
Despite its clear benefits, handwriting has been on the decline. However, 25states in the US have reintroduced writing back into school curriculums. This is a step in the right direction, as previous research has also indicated that handwriting is essential in children’s brain development. Preliterate (未识字的) children who wrote by hand demonstrated brain activity in a circuit of the brain used in learning to read, further strengthening the link between handwriting and cognitive development.
It is clear that handwriting is a valuable activity that has the potential to enhance our brain health, learning, memory, and problem-solving skills. As we continue to navigate the digital age, it is important not to overlook the value of this seemingly simple activity. So, the next time you reach for your keyboard, remember the benefits of picking up a pen instead.
12．What do people usually think of handwriting at present
A．It has become an old-fashioned skill. B．It has many cognitive benefits in life.
C．It has been replaced by digital devices. D．It has been a popular entertainment.
13．What does the author mainly show about handwriting in paragraph 3
A．It is beneficial to brain health. B．It helps students score higher on quizzes.
C．It stimulates diverse brain connection. D．It has good effects on learning and memory.
14．Why is previous research mentioned in paragraph 4
A．To make a comparison. B．To add further evidence.
C．To show different opinions. D．To explain the brain activity.
15．What’s the purpose of the passage
A．To illustrate a finding on handwriting. B．To emphasize the importance of handwriting.
C．To show the wide application of handwriting. D．To introduce the artistic value of handwriting.
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。
（2024·广东广州·三模）The teenage years are a transformative period marked by great physical, psychological, and emotional changes. 16 They refer to the feelings that arise during interactions with others, such as gratitude, shame, sympathy, guilt, and pride.
Understanding and managing social emotions can help develop teenagers’ identities. Teenagers experience a wide range of emotions from social interactions, which significantly influences their self-understanding and social awareness. In the process, they learn to understand, and appropriately respond to both their own emotions and those of others. 17
In academic settings, social emotional competencies like self-regulation, motivation, and social awareness directly impact a teenager’s ability to learn, participate, and engage in school activities. 18 Teenagers with strong social emotional skills are better equipped to handle stress, resist peer pressure, and avoid risky behaviors, reducing the likelihood of developing mental health issues.
Learning social emotions involves a combination of personal experience, guidance, and formal education. 19 This environment influences teenagers’ earliest understanding of how to communicate and manage their emotions. They feel safe and supportive to express their emotions freely and learn to manage them without fear of judgment. Schools also play a significant role through social emotional learning programs that teach these skills in a structured munity involvement, extracurricular activities, and peer (同伴) interactions offer additional opportunities for teenagers to practice and refine their social emotional skills.
20 It contributes to a teenager’s ability to manage their own emotions, understand others’ emotions, and face social complexities. This learning is a cornerstone for shaping their identity, influencing their interpersonal relationships, academic success, mental health, and future life outcomes.
A．What exactly are social emotions
B．The journey into mature emotion is quite easy.
C．Social emotion learning for teenagers is essential.
D．Central to this phase is the concept of social emotions.
E．This helps shape their own personal principles and beliefs.
F．Families play a crucial role in modeling and developing these skills.
G．Moreover, social emotional skills are closely linked to mental health.
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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
（2024·江苏泰州·模拟预测）I found a brown bag outside after our move. “Grass Seed,” it said in big letters. My husband and I 21 the seeds all over the dirty yard in front of our new house. “I have no idea if they will 22 ,” I told him, “but it’s worth a shot.” Just like our 23 to move to the rural Arizona.
Near our new house sat a charming cottage, which was 24 to tourists. I got a job offer to 25 the cottage. I’d worked in hotels for years, so when offered the 26 , I jumped at it. Still, it was a big change. I 27 that it would be a right move.
While we waited for our grass to grow—or not—we 28 settled into our new house through our efforts. We made it a cozy home, despite the 29 in the front yard, which was still bare now. Meanwhile, many of the cottage guests became 30 , and I got to know them well. I felt 31 to make their stays memorable. Perhaps I was better at that than 32 .
But after a monsoon (季风) swept through, I woke up to a beautiful morning and looked out the window. There was no grass growing in the sunlight. 33 , our yard was covered in a rainbow of zinnias (百日菊)! The front yard turned out even better than I could have 34 , just like our new life. And it remains a powerful 35 of the beauty that awaits us in our new chapter.
21．A．spread B．sought C．collected D．removed
22．A．remain B．last C．root D．dry
23．A．need B．decision C．intention D．agreement
24．A．given B．introduced C．sold D．rented
25．A．explore B．look after C．advertise D．pull down
26．A．help B．service C．chance D．accommodation
27．A．pretended B．decided C．prayed D．understood
28．A．naturally B．gradually C．hardly D．temporarily
29．A．danger B．potential C．uncertainty D．untidiness
30．A．locals B．employers C．gardeners D．regulars
31．A．curious B．grateful C．stressed D．proud
32．A．house renting B．yard cleaning C．growing grass D．keeping house
33．A．Instead B．Otherwise C．Besides D．Therefore
34．A．remembered B．imagined C．designed D．appreciated
35．A．reminder B．memory C．test D．choice
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。
（2024·山东日照·模拟预测）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。
The Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo, once struggling to sustain its 36 (survive), has undergone a remarkable turnaround. It has become a popular destination 37 visitors can glimpse diverse animals and appreciate the beauty and significance of life.
The man behind 38 U-turn is Shen Zhijun, an animal welfare advocate. Last August, Shen took to the Internet 39 (publicize) his decade-long reform efforts—a comprehensive campaign transforming the conventional zoo into a conservation-focused sanctuary (保护区). During his 30-minute speech 40 (title) A Zoo’s Pursuit, Shen showcased the successful changes that he had performed.
After witnessing the helpless and hopeless expressions of the animals, Shen’s team set about making changes. 41 (initial), they removed animal shows, which traditionally serve as the financial backbone of zoos. Subsequently, they transformed the park’s landscape, cleverly using the 42 (exist) mountainous terrain of Hongshan to reproduce the natural habitats of animals in the wild. Plus, they introduced “multi-level villas” where animals belonging to the same ecological zone but not occupying the base of the food chain can 43 (house) together, based on their ecological and geographical distribution.
This zoo has emerged 44 the most animal-friendly zoo in China. Striking a balance between respecting animals’ dignity and providing visitors with enjoyable experiences is a challenging task, 45 Shen’s team has successfully achieved it.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
（2024·四川·模拟预测）假定你是李华，你校即将举行一场以“环境保护”为主题的英语演讲比赛。请你代表班级写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
1. 阐述环境保护的重要性；
2. 分享班级在环境保护方面的做法和成果；
3. 呼吁全校师生参与环境保护行动。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear teachers, boys and girls,
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Thank you!
第二节 (满分25分)
（2024·湖南长沙·模拟预测）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。
Ninny grew up with her grandparents. Her grandmother worked as a housekeeper, and her grandfather was too weak to move. In his wheelchair, Grandfather told her stories about flowers, princesses and sunrises. Those stories always ended with the same message: A simple act of kindness creates an endless ripple (涟漪) that comes back to you.
One day, Ninny was at the supermarket with her grandmother. They only bought the bare minimum. “Oh!” Ninny jumped when she spotted a chocolate cake. She pulled her grandmother’s sleeve. “Grandfather’s birthday is around the corner! Can we please, please, please have it ” The old lady eyed the chocolate cake. There were beautiful decorations on the top with fancy designs on the side. Picking up the cake, Grandmother took a close look at the price and sighed, “Ninny, we can’t afford it. It’s $40!”
Ninny pouted (噘嘴), trying to convince her grandmother. Yet she knew that her grandmother would not
bend, even if she begged with her puppy eyes. No matter what, money did not grow on trees. Ninny sighed and turned around. Grandmother gave her a sad smile and turned towards the cashier.
Almost out of nowhere, a man with a 50 dollar bill and the chocolate cake approached her and handed these things to Ninny. “Have them, dear.”
Ninny took a closer look at the man. He was average. Average face, average clothes, and average everything. He was just a random man.
The man bent down and maintained eye contact with Ninny. “Do you know why I’m giving you these ” Ninny shook her head. “When I was a little boy, a man bought me a chocolate cake. He just overheard a conversation I had with my mother. Nothing else. He gave me some money and a small slip of paper. Then he left.” The man reached into his pocket and took out a dog-eared piece of paper. Looking at the words written, Ninny wore a smile on her face, for she was so familiar with the message.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Ninny hugged the dollar bill, cake and the piece of paper to her chest.
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Grandfather’s eyes widened, “You won’t believe it!”
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