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Unit 1 Nature in the balance
作业1 Welcome to the unit & Reading （1）
考点一 harm n. & vt. 伤害，损害
单句语法填空
1. We should protect wild animals from b eing harmed （harm） and live in harmony with them.
2. Staring at the computer screen for a long time will do great harm to your eyes.
3. The burning plastic gave off poisonous gases, which are harmful （harm） to health.
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考点二 length n. 长，长度；时间的长短；篇幅，（电影）片长
单句语法填空
1. You need to lengthen the skirt which is only 40 centimeters in length , so that it can be a bit longer .（long）
2. We have already discussed this plan at length, so next we should spare no effort to carry it out.
lengthen
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longer
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同义句转换（每空一词）
3. The room he has just rented is 9 meters long.
→The room he has just rented is 9 meters in length .
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考点三 variety n. 不同种类；变化，多样性；变种，变体
单句语法填空
1. Very few people knew that future avatars would have such a wide variety （vary） of forms and uses.
2. Consisting of various （vary） Indian dishes and seafood, the buffet attracts a lot of natives.
3. We need different types of products, varying （vary） from medium-sized ones to larger ones.
variety
various
varying
考点四 survive vi. 生存，存活
vt. 幸存，幸免于难
单句写作
1. She survived her husband by six years.
她的丈夫死后她又活了六年。
survived her husband by
微语篇语法填空
2. Mr Green was one of the survivors （survive） who survived （survive） the earthquake. He told us that he survived on a bottle of water in the ruins. Everyone said his survival （survive） was a wonder.
survivors
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考点五 in turn 相应地，转而
用turn相关短语的适当形式填空
1. It is known that theory is based on practice and in turn serves practice.
2. During the summer holidays, the teachers were on duty by turns .
3. You can’t all do it together; you’ll have to take turns .
in turn
by turns
take turns
考点六 break down使分解（为），使变化（成）
一词多义
1. My bike broke down on the way, and I will get it repaired this afternoon.
（机器或车辆）坏掉；出故障
2. Food is broken down in the stomach.
使分解
（机器或车辆）坏掉；出故障
使分解
3. Talks with business leaders broke down last night.
（讨论、谈判等）失败
4. With the increasing burden of his work， his health finally broke down and he had to take a complete rest.
（健康或精神等方面）垮掉
（讨论、谈判等）失败
（健康或精神等方面）垮掉
考点七 come up with想出，想到
用come相关短语的适当形式填空
1. How did it come about that he failed in the exam once again
2. When walking down the street, I came across David who I hadn’t seen for years.
3. Day after day I kept thinking about the solutions to the problem, but came up with none.
4. He must have come down with a bad cold, for he has got a sore throat.
come about
came across
came up with
have come down with
考点八 application n. 应用，运用；申请
微语篇语法填空
When applying （apply） to our company for the position, you should attach a recent photograph to your application （apply） form. If you succeed, you ought to apply yourself to your work.
applying
application
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（2023·江苏省姜堰中学高一下期中考试）A study says the Amazon rainforest is nearing a tipping point（临界点） in its decline where we may see the biologically rich and diverse ecosystem turn into a savannah（稀树草原）.
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“The Amazon is losing its ability to recover from disturbance like droughts, logging and fires. Deforestation and climate change are the most likely drivers of this decline,” the study co-author Niklas Boers said in a statement. The researchers say they’ve found evidence of this decline across 75 percent of the Amazon.
“It’s worth reminding ourselves that if it gets to that tipping point and we lose the Amazon rainforest, we will get significant feedback on global climate change,” said Timothy Lenton, a scientist and co-author of the study.
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The research team looked at three decades’ worth of satellite data, paying close attention to trees and other plants after extreme events. The researchers concluded that the forest, which is essential for oxygen production and carbon sequestration（碳封存）, had been losing its resilience for the last two decades.
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The researchers say the forest is nearing a tipping point, but the arrival date is unclear as a number of factors can push it closer to or farther from that edge. It’s just too challenging to predict when the change may occur. But the scientists warn that once the tipping point has been crossed, the change could happen quickly.
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The news comes after the Amazon reached record levels of deforestation in Brazil in January. Animal husbandry（畜牧业） is causing deforestation in the Amazon, as Brazil is now the world’s top beef exporter. Last November, the EU took steps to ban beef linked to deforestation. “What we propose is a pioneering initiative,” Virginijus Sinkevicˇius, the European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, said. “The EU action alone will not solve the problem. We also need major markets like the US to clean up their supply chain.”
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（ A ）1. What can we learn from the study
A. The Amazon rainforest is in danger of being changed into grassland.
B. The Amazon rainforest has reached the point of no return.
C. Scientists are convinced that the change could happen quickly.
D. Scientists are unclear about what is responsible for the decline.
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（ D ）2. What does the underlined word “resilience” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A. The ability to predict the future.
B. The ability to rise to challenges.
C. The ability to remain unchanged.
D. The ability to go back to normal.
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（ C ）3. What does Virginijus Sinkevicˇius expect
A. Deforestation will become easy to deal with.
B. The export of beef should be protested.
C. More countries should join hands.
D. The EU should adopt strict measures.
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（ D ）4. Where is the text most likely from
A. An adventure diary.
B. A biology textbook.
C. An official proposal.
D. A scientific report.
D
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A. Slow down your travel.
B. Plan how to travel in advance.
C. It means you can conserve energy.
D. Have an enjoyable meal with your friends or family.
E. You can also help by packing as light as possible.
F. Here are some easy tips for making a difference on holiday.
G. Street food is always a cheap way to experience the best a region offers.
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（2023·山东省菏泽市高一下期中统考）Small eco-friendly（环保的） decisions can add up to make a huge difference to our planet. Being eco-friendly doesn’t mean you need to empty your wallet when you travel. 1. F
Make flights a little greener if you need to take a flight for a trip. Do you know flying first class can be more than five times as heavy on carbon per person as flying economy class according to a study Why not fly economy class 2. E Therefore, you cut down on the weight of the airplane and save fuel and baggage charges.
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3. A If possible, choose the train instead of a flight. Those travelers who seek to reduce carbon emissions should seriously consider rail travel, especially for long distances.
Eat and drink locally. Step away from Starbucks and McDonald’s and seek out the best in local produce. Jonathon Engels, from Green Global Travel, recommends seeking out traditional local dishes rather than imported stuff to recreate the same unhealthy food we try to avoid at home.
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4. G If you choose a vegetarian diet, it is even better.
Do not disturb. One of the simplest ways you can help the environment is by hanging up a “Do not disturb” sign on your door. 5. C You save the electricity needed to vacuum（用真空吸尘器清扫）, and the water needed to wash sheets and clean the bathroom, not to mention the harmful chemicals used in the cleaning process. Best of all, some hotel chains reward you for choosing not to have your room cleaned.
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Unit 1 Nature in the balance
作业3 Grammar and usage
一、 根据句意并结合首字母或汉语提示写单词
1. We regret to inform you that your app lication has not been approved.
2. The problem of global warming is serious. As a consequence, the sea level has risen a little.
3. Most vegetables we buy in winter are planted in greenhou ses .
4. Despite the fact that she was wearing a seat belt , she was thrown sharply forward.
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5. Most researchers believe that, in theory, mobile phones are absolutely （绝对地） safe.
6. Most of the food for the homeless is provided by a voluntary organization （组织）.
7. If making fun of yourself starts negatively impacting （对……有影响） your mental health， it’s time to take a step back.
8. The brochure （小册子） led me to believe that the price included home delivery.
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二、 选用方框中的短语（并用其适当形式）填空（有两个多余）
come up in turn have a deep impact on call for at length
do great damage to apply oneself to
1. The question came up at the meeting whether we had enough money to conduct the research.
2. It’s the sort of work that calls for a high level of organization.
3. Apply yourself to the job in hand, and you’ll finish it half an hour ahead of schedule.
came up
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4. Negative comments can also do great damage to a teenager’s self-esteem.
5. The news had a deep impact on society and several laws have been passed accordingly.
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三、 在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式
1. He came up with good ideas for the promotion of the new product.
2. What if we meet a situation none of us are able to deal with
3. Later I decided to apply my previous experience to learning how to read and write.
4. There lay （lie） some air conditioners on the ground, which were to be shipped abroad.
5. The average income of the city this year is three times what it was in 2001.
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四、 根据汉语提示完成句子
1. Since 1992, the number of people dying has been larger than that of those being bo rn .
自1992年以来，死亡人数比出生人数多。
2. Most colleges now offer students lessons designed to help them succeed . 大多数大学现在为学生提供为帮助他们成功而设计的课程。
3. Following the headmaster is Mr Smith， who is our English teacher .
跟着校长的是史密斯先生，他是我们的英语老师。
4. The universities have got bigger in size, thus allowing more people the chance of higher educati on .
大学的规模变大了，从而让更多的人有机会接受高等教育。
that of
those being born
lessons designed to help them succeed
is Mr Smith, who is our English teacher
allowing more people
the chance of higher education
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五、 用省略结构改写句子
1. He won’t attend the party even if he is invited.
He won’t attend the party even if invited .
2. Mistakes, if there are any, should be corrected.
Mistakes, if any , should be corrected.
3. When he was in America, he made friends with the local people.
When in America , he made friends with the local people.
4. He has made a lot of films, but he has made few good ones.
He has made a lot of films, but few good ones .
even if invited
if any
When in America
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六、 用省略句翻译句子
1. His suggestion is that the wounded be sent to hospital immed iately.
他的建议是伤员要马上被送往医院。
2. Though very tired， he kept on working in order to complete the project on ti m e.
尽管很累，他还是继续工作，以便按时完成这个项目。
His suggestion is that the wounded be sent to hospital immediately.
Though very tired, he kept on working in order to complete the
project on time.
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3. When first introduced to the market， these products enjoyed great success.
当首次被推向市场时，这些产品就十分成功。
4. Unless necessary， you’d better not refer to the dictionary.
除非有必要，你最好不要查词典。
5. While walking his dog in the park， he met an old friend of his.
在公园遛狗时，他遇到了他的一位老朋友。
When first introduced to the market, these products enjoyed great
Unless necessary, you’d better not refer to the dictionary.
While walking his dog in the park， he met an old friend of his.
success.
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人与自然 环境保护 新闻报道 336 ★★★
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（2023·山东省德州市高一下期末统考）In a photo, a male red siskin bird is resting on a branch in Vargas, Venezuela. The bird is called “Little Cardinal” by the locals and appears on the money of Venezuela, on products and even in school books. But the small songbirds are disappearing from the wild.
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Millions of birds once flourished in the wild in Venezuela, but there are now only hundreds of them. The male siskin is valued for its red feathers and black head. Hunters, even the local farmers, often catch and sell the birds for money. Protection under Venezuelan law has not stopped hunters from catching the birds to sell on the illegal international market. Meanwhile, more and more forests are being cut down to plant cash crops.
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The threat has drawn attention from an international team. The team includes scientists from the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. and coffee farmers in Venezuela’s mountains. They hope to save the birds. An effective plan has been made to have farmers plant organic coffee plants. Such coffee plants are covered with branches which make good nesting places for the birds.
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Planting organic coffee crops with branches stops farmers from increasing production by thinning their coffee crops to let more sunlight onto their fields. Farmers who meet the project’s rules will win the right to sell their beans with “Bird Friendly” labels. They will be able to set prices for such “high quality” products that can be five times higher than legal prices set by the government.
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At the same time, a red siskin breeding center is being built at a private zoo in Venezuela. Red siskin birds from the center will be placed in the coffee forests. These efforts could prevent the birds from disappearing.
The efforts have already shown positive results. About 40 farmers in the mountains of Carayaca, northwest of the capital Caracas, have stopped cutting down trees—a move that will help the siskin birds to get away from the dangerous situation.
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（ B ）1. What do we know about the siskin bird from Paragraph 1
A. Its benefits for local education.
B. Its popularity.
C. Its beautiful gesture on the branch.
D. Its great value for the environment.
B
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（ B ）2. What caused the drop in the number of the birds
A. Lack of laws from the government.
B. Illegal trade for making high profits.
C. Being hunted for the delicious meat.
D. Planting cash crops for enough food.
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（ D ）3. Why does the team have farmers plant organic coffee plants
A. To let more sunlight onto the farmers’ fields.
B. To improve the quality of the cash crops.
C. To offer branches to the breeding center.
D. To provide enough nesting places for the birds.
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（ D ）4. What is the text mainly about
A. The value of the endangered red siskin birds.
B. The reasons for the red siskin birds’ disappearance.
C. The profits the farmers get from coffee plants.
D. The efforts made by the team to save the red siskin birds.
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（2023·常州市第一中学高一下期末考试）Illegal ivory（象牙） hunting once posed a significant threat to Kenya’s elephants. But now the giants of the animal kingdom 1. are faced （face） with an even bigger risk: climate change.
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In the past years, Kenyan 2. officials （official） have cracked down on hunting, 3. which has targeted giraffes for their meat, bones and hair and elephants for their tusks. But as Kenya battles its worst drought in four decades, the crisis is killing 20 times more elephants 4. than hunting. In Tsavo National Park, much wildlife 5. has fled （flee） in recent years in search of water. To survive, elephants require vast land for food. Adults can consume about 300 pounds of food and about 50 gallons of water 6. resulting day. But rivers, soil and grassland are drying up, 7. resulting （result） in the poor and deadly environment.
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“In the last year, at least 179 elephants have died of thirst, while hunting has claimed the lives of fewer than 10,” Najib Balala told the reporter. “It is a red alarm,” he said. Balala suggested that 8. so much time and effort has been spent tackling illegal hunting that 9. environmental （environment） issues have been ignored. “We have forgotten to invest in biodiversity 10. management （manage） and ecosystems,” he said. “Something must be done to deal with climate change.”
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Unit 1 Nature in the balance
作业4 Integrated skills, Extended reading & Project
考点一 track vt.& vi. 跟踪，追踪
n. 足迹，踪迹；小道；轨道；跑道；路线
单句语法填空
1. I tried to get my life back on track after the accident.
2. For a time we corresponded, but after a year or two we lost track of each other.
on
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考点二 protest vi. 反对，抗议 vt. 反对；坚持声称，申辩 n. 抗议，反对
单句语法填空
1. The workers went on strike to protest （protest） against the economic policy of the government.
2. Thousands of people crowded the streets, protesting （protest） against the war.
3. The building work will go ahead, despite protests （protest） from local residents.
to protest
protesting
protests
考点三 profit n. 利润，收益；好处
vi.& vt. 获益，得到好处
一词多义
1. On the basis of our sales forecasts, we may begin to make a profit next year. 利润，收益
2. As long as victims keep paying, attackers will keep profiting from this type of attack. 获益
3. Many local people believe the development will profit them. 对……有用（或有益）
利润，收益
获益
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用（或有益）
考点四 defence n. 辩护；防御，保护；防御物；国防；防守
单句语法填空
1. All our officers are trained to defend themselves against/from knife attacks.
2. When asked to explain her behaviour, she gave a very defensive （defend） answer.
3. At yesterday’s meeting, David defended his idea that each of us should refuse to buy foreign products in defence of our national industry.（defend）
against/from
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考点五 process n. 过程，进程；步骤，流程
vt. 加工，处理
单句语法填空
1. The quality of the processed （process） food largely depends on the raw material.
2. He described the meeting as marking a new stage in the peace process.
processed
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单句写作
3. Learning is a proce ss where we adapt ourselves to our surroundings.
学习是我们使自己适应周围环境的一个过程。
a process where
考点六 consequence n. 结果，后果；重要性
单句语法填空
1. He has deliberately chosen to lead this kind of life and is fully aware of the consequence（s） （consequent）.
2. Consequently （consequent）, I learned how important it was to cooperate with others.
consequence（s）
Consequently
单句写作
3. As a consequence of his bei ng absent , the manager didn’t subscribe to his being promoted. 由于他缺席，经理不同意他升职。
As a consequence of his being absent
一、 根据句意并结合首字母或汉语提示写单词
1. Of the two possibilities， the former is more likely than the latter.
2. Don’t throw away the newspaper which can be recyc led . For example, we can make it into an envelope.
3. The branch of the tree bent but didn’t break when the boy climbed along it.
4. Residents （居民） are complaining now because traffic in the area has increased.
5. The project is designed to help those in need to get rid of poverty （贫困） as soon as possible.
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二、 选用方框中的短语（并用其适当形式）填空（有两个多余）
on the rise draw attention to point out in defence of profit from
get rid of as a consequence hand in hand protest against
spring to mind
1. Dr Yuan Longping’s rice has helped many people in the world （to） get rid of hunger.
2. With China’s rapidly aging population， the demand for caregivers is on the rise .
3. Many people rose to their feet to protest against the decision.
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4. Kindness and honesty are words that spring to mind when we talk of the man.
5. Jenny believed that she would profit from a more relaxed lifestyle.
6. We show respect for those soldiers who died in defence of the country.
7. As a consequence , they can’t concentrate on their studies and tend to be sleepy in class.
8. Industrial and agricultural progress should go hand in hand with the protection of the environment.
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三、 在空白处填入括号内单词的正确形式
1. After signing it, please return the form to us in the envelope provided （provide）.
2. I suggest we should find new ways to protect the endangered （endanger） animals.
3. People are developing an inseparable （separate） relationship with the Internet.
4. It is difficult for the plastic bags to break down, so they should be gradually replaced by recyclable （recycle） materials.
5. The local government will provide more economically （economic） affordable housing for its residents this year.
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四、 根据汉语提示完成句子
1. It is everybody’s duty to keep our society in order and going on the right track.
让我们的社会秩序井然并一直在正确的轨道上运行是每个人的责任。
2. With their habitats（having been） destroyed , these elephants had to leave their homes.
栖息地遭到了破坏，这些大象只好离开了它们的家园。
3. What if we lack money to finish the project, as time is limited
由于时间有限， 如果我们没有钱完成这个项目怎么办？
It is everybody’s duty to
With their habitats（having been） destroyed
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4. With machinery to do all the work , they will soon have got in the crops.
有了机器来做所有的工作，他们将很快收完庄稼。
5. He always studied very hard， but he didn’t pass the exam. S o it was with/It was the same with my older sister.
他学习一直很努力，但他没有通过考试。我姐姐也是如此。
With machinery to do all the work
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F. In other words， they switch off all unnecessary lights at the same time for one hour.
G. The plus invites people to continue their action even after Earth Hour is finished.
A. But this is only the beginning.
B. Earth Hour represents every hour of every day.
C. After all， everyone has to answer for what they have done.
D. Besides turning off the lights， people get involved in other events.
E. It pushes them to take urgent measures by making changes to policies.
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（2023·深圳市福田外国语高级中学高一下期中考试）Earth Hour is organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature. It’s a big event usually at the end of March every year. On this evening, people “go dark”. 1. F
It’s true that turning off lights for just one hour saves only a small amount of power. 2. A On one level, joining in Earth Hour makes people think about the problem of climate change and what they can do in everyday life to protect nature.
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But on another level, a large amount of people’s joint action sends a powerful message to governments and companies. 3. E They begin considering green issues when making big decisions.
The logo（标识） of Earth Hour is “60＋ ”.The number 60 is for the 60 minutes of Earth Hour. 4. G In fact, people who join in Earth Hour say that taking part makes them want to do more for the environment.
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5. D Musicians give concerts by playing acoustic（原声的） instruments instead of electric ones and using candles instead of electric lights. Celebrity chefs have created special recipes for families to prepare and eat by candlelight. Tree-planting sessions as well as group walks and runs are also among the options.
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（2023·江苏省响水中学高一下期中考试）In 2016, Yu Yongguang, a teacher at the Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, saw a Yangtze finless porpoise（江豚） for the first time in a newspaper. He found himself 1 by the “smile” of the porpoise. Two months later, Yu set up an on-campus association（协会） to protect the species in 2 . At first, there were only 7 members.
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In recent years, his efforts have 3 , and the association now has about 750 members. 4 , thanks to close partnership with universities, the government and non-profit organizations, the association has succeeded in 5 about 8,000 volunteers to contribute to the cute species’ 6 .
With the development of the association, its work has gone far beyond 7 simple publicity activities. Under Yu’s leadership, his team members 8 the country’s first popular science book about the finless porpoise. They have also come up with various designs for a science popularization curriculum（科普课程） 9 different groups of people.
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In addition, he has also 10 his team to the major habitats of the porpoise to conduct scientific studies and environmental recording. Based on this work, the team has written a series of reports that include 11 suggestions on how to improve the habitat protection work. At present, the number of Yangtze finless porpoises is growing 12 and stands at around 1,000.
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Yu said he never imagined that the small association he 13 would unite so many forces to protect the animals. He believes that the 14 of different parts of society together will see the number of finless porpoises continue to 15 , and will also help the environment along the Yangtze River to improve continually.
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（ C ）1. A. attacked B. frightened C. attracted D. cheated
（ D ）2. A. safety B. use C. silence D. danger
（ B ）3. A. taken on B. paid off
C. broken down D. shown up
（ A ）4. A. Moreover B. Therefore C. Otherwise D. However
（ C ）5. A. ordering B. promising C. encouraging D. warning
（ B ）6. A. performance B. protection C. action D. popularity
（ A ）7. A. organizing B. announcing C. shortening D. canceling
（ B ）8. A. lost B. published C. bought D. read
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（ D ）9. A. observing B. fooling C. shaping D. targeting
（ C ）10. A. forced B. limited C. led D. compared
（ A ）11. A. research-based B. narrow-minded
C. plant-related D. imagination-centred
（ C ）12. A. strangely B. terribly C. smoothly D. dangerously
（ D ）13. A. joined B. trusted C. missed D. established
（ A ）14. A. efforts B. dreams C. opinions D. demands
（ B ）15. A. pass B. rise C. drop D. stay
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（2023·江苏省淮安市高一下期中统考）The Aral Sea, 1. located （locate） between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, was once the world’s fourth-largest inland water body. It has shrunk（缩小） 2. remarkably （remarkable） since 1960, with 3. its （it） surface area reducing from about 67,000 square kilometers in 1960 to just 6,000 square kilometers in 2020.
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Most findings considered farmland 4. expansion （expand） as the main cause behind the reduction of the Aral Sea， 5. but the farmland in the Aral Sea basin 6. has stopped （stop） expanding since 2000. The latest research showed that rising temperatures, a lack of water-saving technology in farmland and wetland extension had all speeded up the reduction of the Aral Sea in the past two decades. The dried shores produce salt dust, 7. posing （pose） a serious threat to the local ecological environment and people’s health.
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Scientists from China and Uzbekistan put 8. forward a road map for the ecological restoration of the dried lake areas. They divided the Aral Sea into various sections, which would 9. be treated （treat） with tailored measures.
They said that water-saving technology is one of the most important ways to solve ecological difficulties in Central Asian countries. Efficient water-saving technologies can save 8 to 10 billion cubic meters of water for Uzbekistan each year, 10. which can be used for the restoration of the Aral Sea.
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Unit 1 Nature in the balance
作业2 Welcome to the unit & Reading （2）
一、 根据句意并结合首字母或汉语提示写单词
1. Surviving the terrible accident made us surprised and delighted.
2. The change in the weather might be one of the causes of the extincti on of dinosaurs.
3. China is situated in one of the most active earthquake regions （区域） in the world.
4. She enjoyed feeling the warm sand beneath （在……下面） her feet.
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5. The world is concerned about climate （气候） change and global warming.
6. It’s mass （大批的） production that has reduced the price of cars.
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1. With the destruction of the rainforest, many species are in danger of extinction.
2. We hope the new employees can breathe life into our company and promote its development.
3. With the pressure building up , she was off work because she couldn’t stand it any more.
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4. I was determined to split up with him due to his dishonest behaviour.
5. Some of the birds feeding on insects can harm the rice crops.
6. Researchers say that they have come up with a new idea to solve this problem.
7. It rained heavily. As a result , we had to put off the sports meeting.
8. My English teacher has a wide range of knowledge, covering many different subjects.
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1. The smoke rising from the factory will do damage to your health.
2. The crowd gathered together so tightly that we could hardly breathe （breath）.
3. The two sweaters are of the same style, but they vary in price because of different materials.
4. Various （variety） techniques have been adopted to improve the efficiency of the production.
5. Vincent van Gogh took up painting in his late 20s, from which he drew much comfort.
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The Amazon rainforest, the largest one in the world, 1. plays （play） a significant role in maintaining the balance of the Earth’s ecosystem. The Amazon rainforest, more than half the size of China, crosses into eight countries. The rainforest gets its name from the Amazon River, 2. which is about 6,400 kilometres long. The river supports many different ecosystems.
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One in ten known species in the world can be found here. There are tall and ancient brazil nut trees, and water lilies are big enough to lie down on. The forest’s different levels provide food and shelter 3. for an unbelievable variety of wildlife. Each level of the forest 4. forms （form） its own little world, which is home 5. to various living things. Many species of birds and mammals hide among the Amazon rainforest’s plant life. Though in danger of 6. extinction （extinct） in other areas, jaguars, feeding on at least 87 species， can still survive here.
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7. Known （know） as the “lungs of the planet”, the Amazon rainforest breathes life into the planet. However， over the past 50 years, about 17 per cent of the rainforest 8. has d isappeared （disappear） due to human activities， 9. threatening （threat） the 10. irreplaceable （replace） plants and animals. Considering the growing impact of human activities, it’s time that we realized that we couldn’t afford to damage the “lungs of the planet”.
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One night, as I was driving down the road, I found something was sitting in the middle of the road. A few seconds later, I realized I was looking at a large turtle. Afraid of it being crashed by cars, I pulled over, ran across the road and pulled the turtle to safety. But I’d made one big mistake.
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I had heard that the best way to pick up a turtle without hurting it was picking it up by the tail in order not to get bitten. So I’d made that big mistake. While the turtle turned out OK generally, I was determined to figure out how to move a turtle properly. I needed to find someone who dealt with turtles. I found the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre. I talked to Dr.Sue, its executive and medical director.
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Dr.Sue told me that the organization dealt with a number of aspects of turtle conservation, including rescue, settlement, birth programs, research and education. Sue explained that southern Ontario is not only home to a vast majority of turtles in Canada, but also one of the vastest road networks of the country.
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“Ninety percent of injured turtles brought in are caused by cars. These turtles spend a lot of time on land. And they do travel many kilometers on land for a variety of reasons, to find a nesting spot, or to hang out. Turtles know where they want to go. So, just keep them going in the direction they want to go and you may have saved a turtle’s life,” Dr.Sue said.
Once an injured turtle arrives at the center, there are medical facilities（设备） ready to go, including an X-ray machine. That’s when the team get to work on injuries, and help their patient.
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A. To help a turtle.
B. To see a thing clearly.
C. To prevent a car accident.
D. To find something good.
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（ D ）2. What happened to the turtle
A. It was once hurt by people.
B. It lost its direction.
C. It was run over by a car.
D. It got injured by the author.
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（ A ）3. What did Dr.Sue suggest at last
A. Leaving the turtles alone.
B. Making Ontario home to turtles.
C. Changing the road conditions.
D. Helping turtles find their home.
（ B ）4. What does the underlined word “patient” refer to in the last paragraph
A. The director. B. The turtle.
C. The author. D. The driver.
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（2023·江苏省盐城市高一下期末统考） I had the bad habit of skipping to the last pages of a book to see how it ended while I was still in the middle of it. This habit 1 the people around me. Often my 2 wouldn’t be confined（局限） just to the books I read but also to what others were reading. Finally, one day my daughter told me in anger, “Dad, please just read a book one page at a time like everyone else!”
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At times I didn’t limit this bad habit to just reading books either. I also tried to skip ahead in my life and 3 what to do in months and even years from now instead of 4 each day as it was intended. I knew that the book of my life wasn’t done yet and that I had many 5 left to go. 6 , that didn’t stop me from trying to write the 7 halfway through. Time and again, I would 8 jump ahead and try to solve every potential problem before it happened. Life, however, doesn’t 9 like that. It loves to surprise us, and you never know what new problems or opportunities each new day will bring.
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Life has often had to 10 me to slow down. Recently, when I found myself 11 to that bad habit of rushing ahead and living in the 12 again, I felt a special voice gently telling me, “Live one day at a time.” Then I smiled, and turned the book of my life back to the 13 page. Each of us has to write the book of life 14 and moment by moment. We have to trust that our 15 will be brought to its perfect end.
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（ B ）4. A. fearing B. enjoying C. doubting D. imagining
（ A ）5. A. pages B. things C. reports D. novels
（ B ）6. A. Indeed B. Still C. Surely D. Finally
（ A ）7. A. ending B. plot C. outline D. passage
（ D ）8. A. happily B. carefully C. unwillingly D. foolishly
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（ B ）11. A. admitting B. returning C. responding D. referring
（ D ）12. A. present B. memory C. dream D. future
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