2025外研版高中英语选择性必修第二册强化练习题--Unit 6　Survival词句检测（含答案与解析）

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2025外研版高中英语选择性必修第二册
单元词句检测
Unit 6　Survival
Ⅰ.核心单词
(A)写作词汇—写词形
1.　　　　n.狐狸
2.　　　　n.郊区,城郊
3.　　　　n.小偷,贼
4.　　　　adj.城镇的,城市的
5.　　　　n.垃圾
6.　　　　adj.至关重要的,关键性的
7.　　　　n.燃料
8.　　　　n.消防队员
9.　　　　adj.恶劣的,极端的
10.　　　　v.擦,拭,揩
11.　　　　adj.核武器的
12.　　　　v.环绕……运行
13.　　　　v.组成
14.　　　　n.宇航员,太空人
15.　　　　n.沙土,尘土
16.　　　　n.树干
(B)阅读词汇—明词义
1.seaside adj.　　　　　　
2.predator n.　　　　　　
3.newcomer n.　　　　　　
4.flourish v.　　　　　
5.racoon n.　　　　　
6.lamb n.　　　　　
7.kebab n.　　　　　
8.garlic n.　　　　　
9.migratory adj.　　　　　
10.kit n.　　　　　
11.clay n.　　　　　　
12.supplement v.　　　　　　
13.eliminate v.　　　　　　
14.blaze n.　　　　　　
15.hostile adj.　　　　　
16.unmanned adj.　　　　　　
17.spacecraft n.　　　　　　
18.stunning adj.　　　　　
19.capsule n.　　　　　
(C)拓展词汇—灵活用
1.　　　　n.罪,罪行→　　　　n.罪犯
2.　　　　adj.贪婪的,贪心的→　　　　adv.贪婪地→　　　　n.贪婪;贪欲;贪吃
3.　　　　v.犯(错误或罪行);承诺,保证→　　　　n.承诺,保证
4.　　　　n.容器→　　　　v.容纳;包含
5.　　　　v.估计,估算→　　　　n.估计;评价
6.　　　　v.欣赏;赏识→　　　　n.欣赏;感激→　　　　adj.感激的;赏识的,欣赏的
7.　　　　v.限制,控制→　　　　n.限制,约束;限制规定;制约因素→　　　　adj.限制性的;约束的
8.　　　　adj.乐观的;乐观主义的→　　　　n.乐观;乐观主义→　　　　n.乐观主义者
9.　　　　n.(精力、油、电等的)消耗量→　　　　v.消耗;消费→　　　　n.消费者
10.　　　　v.(作出)反应→　　　　n.反应
11.　　　　adj.每月一次的→　　　　n.月
12.　　　　adj.高级的;先进的→　　　　n.前进;进展
13.　　　　adj.极其可怕的,骇人听闻的→　　　　v.使十分害怕;使恐惧→　　　　adj.恐惧;很害怕
14.　　　　n.机构;(尤指政府内的)局,部,处→　　　　n.代理人;经纪人
15.　　　　v.推断,推定→　　　　n.推断
16.　　　　n.暴露;揭露→　　　　v.使暴露
Ⅱ.重点短语
1.　　　　　　 发生
2.　　　　　　 逃离;避开
3.　　　　　　 在建造中
4.　　　　　　 使……处于控制之下
5.　　　　　　 摆脱,除去
6.　　　　　　 彻底摧毁,消灭
7.　　　　　　 由……构成,由……组成
8.　　　　　　 在此期间,与此同时
9.in one's way 　　　　　
10.have no choice but to do 　　　　　
11.out of reach 　　　　　
12.fit in with 　　　　　
13.crash into 　　　　　
14.amount to 　　　　　
15.be diagnosed with 　　　　　
16.cope with 　　　　　
17.respond to 　　　　　
Ⅲ.经典结构
1.看到汽车窗户开着,这个贪婪的小偷没有犹豫。
　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　, the greedy thief didn't hesitate.
2.只有那时我们才能期待和谐地分享我们的城市栖息地。
　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 look towards harmoniously sharing our urban habitats.
3.受多年来的发现的鼓舞,各国航天局正计划在未来25年内进行载人火星任务。
　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　, space agencies of various countries are planning manned missions to Mars that could take place within the next 25 years.
4.毫无疑问,人类被火星吸引,梦想着把它变成我们的第二个家园。
　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 humankind is drawn towards Mars, with dreams of making it our second home.
5.自从其他宇航员离开火星回到地球已经一个星期了,(他们)不小心把我一个人留在了这里。
　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 since the other astronauts left Mars and went back to Earth, accidentally leaving me here alone.
6.五天后,我与基地恢复了通讯,之后我被告知,要等八个月地球才会有救援任务。
After resuming communication with the base five days later, I was informed that 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 before a rescue mission arrives from Earth.
阶段达标检测
Unit 1—Unit 2
全卷满分150分　考试用时120分钟
第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What will the weather be like tomorrow
A.Rainy.　　　B.Sunny.　　　C.Windy.
2.How does the woman probably feel
A.Patient.　　　B.Sorry.　　　C.Annoyed.
3.What is the man buying
A.A chair.　　　B.A ladder.　　　C.A bookcase.
4.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.Where to apply for jobs.
B.How to deal with stress.
C.When to go shopping.
5.Why was the woman's credit card canceled
A.She had a poor income.　　　　B.She got into heavy debt.
C.She made late payments.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.What is the woman
A.A customer.　　　B.A salesperson.　　　C.A store manager.
7.What does the man suggest the woman do
A.Make a complaint.　　　B.Let go of her anger.
C.Call the police.
　　听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8.What does the woman ask the man to do
A.Fix a time.　　　　　　　　　　B.Drop her off on the way.
C.Take her dress to the cleaner's.
9.What day is it today
A.Friday.　　　B.Saturday.　　　C.Sunday.
10.What will the speakers do on Sunday
A.Buy tickets.
B.Watch the football game.
C.Attend the wedding ceremony.
　　听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11.Why does the woman choose to stay in the UK
A.It provides opportunities.
B.Her parents want her to stay.
C.She doesn't like her home country.
12.What will the woman do next
A.Go to a research center.
B.Study in the office.
C.Ask for advice.
13.What are the speakers talking about
A.Their parents.　　　B.A career plan.　　　C.Working experience.
　　听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14.What is this competition about
A.Saving energy at home.
B.Reducing noise pollution.
C.Using technology creatively.
15.What is the stone used for
A.Starting the machine.
B.Increasing air pressure.
C.Producing carbon dioxide.
16.What is the liquid coming from carbon dioxide in the dishwasher designed to do
A.Clean the dishes.　　　B.Start the machine.
C.Give pressure to the stone.
17.Why does the woman come to the man
A.To discuss the way of writing a paper.
B.To find the right material for a model.
C.To study the approach to detailed drawings.
　　听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18.When did Manfred Steiner gain his medical degree
A.In 1951.　　　B.In 1955.　　　C.In 2000.
19.What did Steiner's professor think of him
A.Determined.　　　B.Generous.　　　C.Stubborn.
20.What is Steiner's plan for his future
A.To publish his story.
B.To offer advice on success.
C.To help the professors in Brown.
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
Lord of the Flies An airplane evacuating schoolboys from Britain during World War Ⅱ is shot down over a remote tropical area. Two boys, Ralph and Piggy, find the other surviving boys and begin to organize the group. As time passes, rivalries are formed, rules are broken and civilized behavior has turned savage. Lord of the Flies is a classic study on human nature, adolescence, and competition by William Golding.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Huck Finn, Tom Sawyer's best friend, starts his own adventure in this classic coming-of-age tale. Tired of trying to be good and fearful of his drunken father, Huck Finn runs away and takes Jim, a man who has escaped enslavement, with him. Together they sail down the Mississippi River on a raft and experience dangerous as well as comical adventures along the way. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is an enduring classic.
A Separate Peace A friendship forms between two boys attending a New England boarding school during World War Ⅱ. Gene, smart and socially awkward, draws the attention of Phineas, a handsome, athletic and outgoing boy. The two become friends, but war and rivalry lead to a tragic accident. John Knowles is the author of A Separate Peace, a classic story about friendship and adolescence.
Of Mice and Men Best friends Lennie and George travel from farm to farm in California looking for work while trying to avoid trouble. Although both men are good workers and have dreams of owning their own farm, they never stay at one job long because of Lennie. Lennie is a simple-minded gentle giant who doesn't know his own strength and often gets into trouble. When tragedy strikes, George must make an awful decision that will alter the plans he and Lennie have made for their future. Of Mice and Men is a classic story written by John Steinbeck about migrant workers and the downtrodden surviving the Great Depression.
21.Which pair of books covers the subjects of adolescence and competition
A.Of Mice and Men and Lord of the Flies.
B.Lord of the Flies and A Separate Peace.
C.The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and Lord of the Flies.
D.A Separate Peace and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
22.What often upsets George's plan for the future
A.George's tendency to get into trouble.
B.Lennie's dependence on George.
C.Lennie's inability to manage his own strength.
D.George's identity as a migrant worker.
23.Which of the four books includes the element of humor
A.Lord of the Flies.
B.A Separate Peace.
C.Of Mice and Men.
D.The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
B
Accompanied by her father, using a combination of aid and free climbing and taking advantage of some special equipment and ropes for protection, 10-year-old Selah made it to the top of El Capitan on June 12 after five days of big wall climbing.
Climbing the challenging and adventurous Nose route of El Capitan was a labor of love for Selah in more than one way. Her parents, Mike and Joy Schneiter, fell in love on this 3,000-plus-foot huge rock and she has always wanted to feel the way that her parents felt when they were up there together. Selah showed great interest in rock climbing at an early age. She wore her first rock-climbing equipment shortly after she learned to walk. She first dreamed of climbing El Capitan when she was 6 or 7.
El Capitan is a famous mountain-sized rock in Yosemite National Park. Getting to its top is no easy task. It's taller, as reported, than the tallest building in the world—Dubai's Burj Khalifa Tower. El Capitan's difficult Nose route, which runs more than 3,000 feet high up the center of the rock's face, is considered one of the world's hardest big wall climbs and has attracted the best climbers over time. But never before had a youngster accomplished it.
Selah's achievement caught national attention. Outside magazine called her the youngest documented person to climb the Nose. Ken Yager, president of the Yosemite Climbing Association, said he also couldn't think of anyone younger who had done it.
Selah is humble about her El Capitan accomplishment. “I'm not necessarily a special kid or anything like that,” she said. “There were a few times when I was so worn that it would kind of discourage me from holding on. But overall, it was just great to keep plugging away.”
Selah shared this advice for other young climbers dreaming of big walls, “It doesn't necessarily take a super special person to do something like that. You just have to put your mind to it.”
24.What do we learn about Selah climbing El Capitan
A.She began her climbing on June 5.
B.She got inspired by her family history.
C.She managed without any external help.
D.She was the first female to reach the top.
25.What is the purpose of Paragraph 3
A.To state El Capitan's height.
B.To prove El Capitan's popularity.
C.To introduce El Capitan's location.
D.To stress the challenge of climbing El Capitan.
26.Which of the following best describes Selah
A.Determined.　　　B.Generous.
C.Warm-hearted.　　　D.Fortunate.
27.What can be Selah's advice for other young climbers
A.Dream big and aim high.
B.Chances favor the prepared mind.
C.Be committed to your ambition.
D.Nothing is impossible for a genius.
C
Last Friday, a robot called EveR 6 led an orchestra(管弦乐队) in a performance of Korean music at the National Theater of Korea. EveR 6 is about as tall as a person, and has a human-like face that can show emotions. Its joints allow it to move its arms quickly and smoothly in many different directions.
But EveR 6 doesn't think on its own like some advanced Artificial Intelligence programs. Instead, it has a limited group of movements that it has been trained to perform. To make these movements as natural as possible, EveR 6's movements are based on those captured from real human conductors.
In Friday's performance, the National Orchestra of Korea presented a concert titled “Absence”. The concert included five different pieces of music. Two were conducted by EveR 6, and two were conducted by Soo-Yeoul Choi, who leads the Busan Philharmonic Orchestra. Both conductors worked together on the final piece.
Mr. Choi was impressed with the way EveR 6 moved. “The robot was able to present such detailed moves much better than I had imagined,” he said.
But Mr. Choi added that the robot's biggest weakness is that it can't hear. “Some people think that conducting is just a combination of hand waving and keeping the beat,” said Mr. Choi. “But a good conductor needs to listen to the orchestra, so that he or she can correct and encourage the orchestra as it plays.”
Mr. Choi and EveR 6 both conducted a piece of music called “Sense”. Instead of musical notes, EveR 6 had instructions on how to play the piece. The conductors and musicians had to work together to create the music. Mr. Choi communicated with the musicians while EveR 6 kept the beat. Mr. Choi said that once EveR 6 started, the musicians had “no choice but to follow its beats”.
Mr. Choi doesn't think robots are likely to replace human conductors. But he believes robots could be helpful in situations like practice sessions where the same thing needs to be repeated many times.
28.What do we know about EveR 6 from the text
A.It is an experienced conductor.
B.It has a lifelike appearance.
C.It is able to listen to music.
D.It is much shorter than a person.
29.What does the underlined word “captured” in Paragraph 2 mean
A.Stolen.　　　B.Stopped.　　　C.Recorded.　　　D.Hidden.
30.What advantage does a human conductor have over EveR 6
A.Waving hands.
B.Keeping the beat.
C.Having instructions.
D.Communicating with musicians.
31.What is the text mainly about
A.A robot conducting an orchestra.
B.An orchestra having performed in Korea.
C.Modern music combined with technology.
D.Two conductors getting worldwide recognition.
D
Studies have shown most people fail to realize how much time they spend on their smartphones each day.
Frank and Amelia's family were put to a test, using a free app called “Moment-Screen Time Tracker”. The Vascellaros—Frank, Amelia, 14-year-old twins Frankie and Joe, and 17-year-old Sam—all said they did not really know they were spending so much time on their phones each day.
“Honestly, I don't feel like I'm on my phone a lot,” Amelia Vascellaro said. Amelia was on her phone far less often than Frank, according to the app. While Amelia spent about an hour per day on the phone, Frank spent close to four hours on his phone—which came as a shock to him. The children's time varied but they often spent more than a couple of hours on the phone as well.
Minneapolis-based Dr Kirsten Lind Seal saw phone usage come up a lot among families. Lind Seal said many family members' phone use has become problematic.
“If we hear more than once, ‘Do you have to be on your phone right now Can you please put your phone down Did you hear what I said ’ it may be a sign that it is negatively influencing our family relationships and our daily lives,” she said.
Lind Seal said actually paying attention to how much time one spends on the phone is a good first step in deciding when to put it down.
She asks parents to encourage more face-to-face communication for teens and young adults as they continue developing their social and emotional skills. “What we find is that we are really losing out on empathy—the ability to understand other people's feelings and problems——when we spend a lot of time on our smartphones to communicate with other people,” she said.
32.How did the family tested by the app feel about the test results
A.Satisfied.　　　B.Doubtful.
C.Uninterested.　　　D.Astonished.
33.Why did Lind Seal mention the three questions in Paragraph 5
A.To encourage people to live a simple life.
B.To explain the signs of problematic phone use.
C.To show the importance of close relationships.
D.To ask people if they used phones too much.
34.What did Lind Seal want to convey in the last paragraph
A.We should make more face-to-face communication.
B.We can understand each other better using smartphones.
C.Our ability of empathy is strengthened by smartphones.
D.Smartphone usage improves the teens' emotional skills.
35.Where is this text most likely from
A.A diary.　　　B.A guidebook.
C.A novel.　　　D.A magazine.
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。
The age range between about 13 and 19 is an important time in an individual's life.　36　While you are a teenager, many exciting opportunities for success are given to you. Taking on the right amount of responsibility and independence can push you towards becoming a successful teenager.
First, participate in extra-curricular activities. Schools give students opportunities for staying active. Pick an activity that appeals to you such as athletics, academic clubs, or special-interest clubs. Extra-curricular activities build characters through team work, time-management, and competition. Don't be too worried if you aren't very good at what you like, for the important thing is passion.　37　
Besides, volunteer. 　38　Meanwhile, volunteering can teach you job-related skills such as responsibility and time-management. Some schools also reward the learning aspect of volunteer work with credit hours. If you are interested in college, volunteering makes you much more appealing during the application process.
Third, use your summer for academic programs. Getting a head start at college could mean sacrificing your summer vacation. Various universities offer programs for future college students based on interests such as journalism, photography, art, sports, etc.　39　Research different programs and then figure out which one is the best choice for you. Check the requirements and deadlines. Avoid getting into trouble because of a simple mistake, and you will have a great time.
Finally, know when to ask for help and advice. Being responsible and independent does not mean being alone. 　40　So, seek advice from parents, older siblings, advisors at work, teachers, or someone whom you trust. Opening up channels of communication at a young age is a great habit for success.
A.Make sure your maturity level and interests are leveled.
B.Making and meeting goals can motivate you to progress.
C.Huge steps are taken within that period.
D.They give teenagers the chance to earn college credits.
E.Offering help is a symbol of kindness.
F.It will drive you to put in your best effort.
G.Taking on new tasks and meeting goals will be hard work.
36.　　　 37.　　　 38.　　　 39.　　　 40.　　　
第三部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
While I was riding a bike, I noticed a man about half a mile in front of me. He was traveling at a lower speed, so I decided to 　41　 him. I had about a mile to go on the road before turning off.
I started 　42　 faster and faster. And every block, I gradually closed the distance. Finally, I 　43　 him and passed him by. I felt like a 　44　, while he seemed unaware that we were in a 　45　.
After I passed him, I realized that I had been so 　46　 on competing against him that I had 　47　 my turn, had gone nearly six blocks past it and had to turn around.
Isn't that what 　48　 in life We spend most of our time 　49　 with neighbors, friends and family, trying to 　50　 them, or trying to outdo them—while there is never a competition in the first place.
We use most of our time and energy competing with others instead of 　51　 our destinations, and we miss out on our own paths to our destinies 　52　.
Unhealthy competition is a continuous process and a never-ending cycle. No matter what you do, someone will always be 　53　 you: someone with a better job, a nicer car and more money.
Feel grateful for what life has offered you, stay concentrated on your 　54　 and live a healthy life. There's no 　55　 in the destiny. Run your own race of life and wish others well!
41.A.remind　　　B.approach　　　C.pass　　　D.follow
42.A.running　　　B.driving　　　C.walking　　　D.cycling
43.A.caught up with　　　B.put up with
C.kept up with　　　D.came up with
44.A.judge　　　B.winner　　　C.partner　　　D.bystander
45.A.test　　　B.project　　　C.race　　　D.task
46.A.focused　　　B.dependent　　　C.curious　　　D.impressed
47.A.finished　　　B.missed　　　C.wasted　　　D.made
48.A.remains　　　B.offers　　　C.happens　　　D.works
49.A.celebrating　　　B.communicating　　　
C.arguing　　　D.competing
50.A.defeat　　　B.help　　　
C.encourage　　　D.please
51.A.choosing　　　B.wandering towards　　　
C.heading for　　　D.understanding
52.A.by chance　　　B.on purpose　　　
C.as usual　　　D.as a result
53.A.next to　　　B.ahead of　　　C.around　　　D.behind
54.A.choice　　　B.path　　　C.position　　　D.business
55.A.competition　　　B.mistake　　　
C.experiment　　　D.limit
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。
As you can see, many Chinese families drink tea after dinner or serve tea when　56　(greet) visitors. This is not only a healthy habit but also shows rich culture and history. In China, tea can be commonly seen as 　57　 sign of respect to the older generation. In the traditional Chinese wedding ceremony, 　58　(express) their gratitude, both the bride and bridegroom kneel in front of their parents and serve them tea. People also make serious 　59　(apology) to others by presenting tea. These 　60　(vary) tea customs make up the rich Chinese tea culture.
As for　61　(it) history, tea, originating from China, is consumed around the world now. About 2,000 years ago, tea 　62　(introduce) in Chinese books as a healthy drink that made people live longer. Additionally, both green and black tea are said to be useful to prevent cancer, heart disease, and many other deadly diseases. The only thing 　63　 people should be aware of is that tea should not be drunk along 　64　 meals.
Today, tea is gaining popularity around the world. In Japan, a tea ceremony is often held while people are drinking tea together. The ceremony, usually hosted in a teahouse,　65　(date) from the 16th century.
56.　　　　57.　　　　58.　　　　59.　　　　60.　　　
61.　　　　62.　　　　63.　　　　64.　　　　65.　　　
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
　　假如你是李华,你的加拿大笔友Daniel来信向你求助。他最近和妈妈闹矛盾,因为妈妈不让他过多上网,他对此很不理解。请你给他写一封回信,内容包括:
1.建议他向他妈妈道歉;
2.说明过多上网的危害;
3.列举一些健康的休闲方式。
注意:1.词数80个左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Daniel,
I'm sorry to hear that you had an argument with your mother.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The frightening day of our diving test was here. My parents thought we were lucky to have an Olympic-size swimming pool at the school. My mom stressed that the swimming pool was one of the best in our city. But I didn't feel happy about it at all. Instead, I felt afraid of the swimming pool. It was mainly because I was terribly shy.
I was so shy that I always sat at the back of the room in class so I'd not be called upon to read. As for the present physical education class each Monday morning, I would work my way to the back of the line forming at the diving board so I would not have to practice the dives.
Now, it was another Monday morning—the morning of our diving test. My blood ran cold when the teacher Ms. Robbins announced that we would be graded for our final on the most difficult dive—the jackknife. And she added, “This diving test is important. The one who fails has to spare time in the following Monday mornings to practice diving in this swimming pool and attend this test again.”
My body kept shaking with fear as the line to the scary diving board shortened. As I watched, each student seemed to perform the challenging dive effortlessly. And shortly I would have to attempt something that I had never even practiced before.
Then I remembered someone telling me that when you picture yourself doing a skill over and over, it's just as effective as physically practicing that skill. So I watched carefully as each classmate jumped at the end of the board once, added a jump for height, folded their body in half to reach their toes, and finally straightened out like an arrow for going into the water. After carefully watching for a while, I was actually in a state of surprise, because all of a sudden I realized that it was possible for me to perform these four steps of diving.
Eventually all classmates except me finished jumping. The teacher announced that it was my turn.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
With my heart knocking wildly, I walked down the diving board towards its end.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
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Unit 3—Unit 4
全卷满分150分　考试用时120分钟
第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What does the man's wife probably like to receive
A.A pearl.
B.Flowers.
C.A washing machine.
2.How many languages are there in Google Translate
A.133.　　　B.157.　　　C.300.
3.Where does the conversation probably take place
A.In a clothing store.　　　B.In the street.　　　C.In a gym.
4.How does the woman feel at the news
A.Cheated.　　　B.Surprised.　　　C.Worried.
5.What does the man mean
A.He missed the TV program.
B.He doesn't like the program at all.
C.He is into the TV program.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.How do scientists know how old the rocks are
A.From their levels.　　　B.From their colors.
C.From their sizes.
7.Where are the samples that have been analyzed from
A.Venus.　　　B.Mars.　　　C.Pluto.
　　听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8.Why does Sam look frustrated
A.The number of his customers is decreasing.
B.He argued with some customers.
C.He can't satisfy his customers.
9.Where does the woman suggest Sam advertise
A.In newspapers.　　　B.On the Internet.
C.On billboards.
10.What will the speakers do first
A.Go to Sam's company.
B.Come up with a solution.
C.Go to a restaurant.
　　听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11.How do cats express satisfaction
A.They move their heads forward.
B.They sit with their tails wrapped around them.
C.They clean themselves with tongues.
12.Why do cats point their ears upwards and forward
A.To read one's mind.　　　B.To sort out things.
C.To show curiosity.
13.What do dogs do to understand people
A.Observe people's signs.
B.Listen to the tone of people's voice.
C.Watch people's eyes.
　　听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14.What is the woman doing
A.Introducing a lecture.
B.Giving a presentation.
C.Hosting a program.
15.How does the man explain culture shock
A.By giving examples.　　　B.By asking questions.
C.By telling stories.
16.What could surprise Asian students
A.Sharing food on the same plate.
B.Calling teachers' names directly.
C.Being challenged straight in public.
17.What is the man's advice
A.To consult the Romans.
B.To avoid questioning teachers.
C.To learn about the destinations.
　　听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18.Why did the speaker go to Mexico
A.To take a job.
B.To learn its culture.
C.To study a language.
19.What was the speaker taught by looking after the dog
A.Understanding.　　　B.Patience.
C.Determination.
20.What made the speaker excited
A.Taking classes.
B.Talking to the locals.
C.Learning about the country.
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。
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21.What does The First Tee Coach Program center on
A.Empowering participants.
B.Training professional coaches.
C.Attracting more visitors.
D.Looking for golf stars.
22.If you are good at using computers, what can you choose to be
A.A greeter.
B.An assistant coach.
C.A database manager.
D.An equipment manager.
23.What do you need to do to become a volunteer at The First Tee
A.To be a good golfer.
B.To have an interview.
C.To consult Alison Boyle.
D.To promise to work 7 weeks.
B
At the airport, one of my partners greeted me with a broad smile. “Welcome to Cuba!” he exclaimed in perfect English, giving me a strong handshake and a hug. The next day, we drove to the research center where he worked. In the conference room, each of us gave a presentation about science and what we hoped to learn from the study of Cuban rivers.
Then, we toured every lab in the building. I met scientists, technicians, secretaries, students, and the cook. Some spoke English, and others communicated with me in Spanish while my cooperator translated. I was introduced to each person in their center, and that was what I remembered most.
Then we met again to brainstorm. Together, we studied maps carefully to plan how we were going to collect samples. Had it not been for the Cubans, I would have been unaware that the maps I had were outdated and wrong. They left out reservoirs, which was a problem because had we sampled downstream of them, our results would have been misled.
On the last night of the trip, we searched for a restaurant that could seat all 14 of us at one table because that's what teams do—sitting together. When a restaurant couldn't seat the team without splitting us up, my partners insisted that we move on and find another restaurant with a large enough table.
In 26 years as a professor, I've always tried my best to treat my students as valuable partners. I have never been a fan of the grade system in the academic world. I urge everyone working with me to feel as though they are part of a team. But my Cuban partners take teamwork to another level entirely. They make it clear—through actions, both big and small—that all team members are valued, that everyone is equal, and that true teamwork contributes to better science.
I returned to the United States as a changed scientist. Now, I spend more time listening and making sure that everyone's voice is heard.
24.What impressed the author most when he visited the research center
A.He was led to see everyone.　　　
B.There were no many people there.
C.Everybody gave a great presentation.　　　
D.The cooperator spoke perfect English.
25.Why did the author's partners refuse to eat at the first restaurant
A.They wanted a smaller one.
B.They wanted to save money.
C.They didn't want a crowded one.　　　
D.They didn't want to be separated.
26.Which of the following does the author stress in the team
A.Honesty.　　　
B.Perseverance.
C.Cooperation spirit.　　　
D.Scientific theory.
27.What can we infer about the author from the text
A.He used to treat his students unfairly.
B.He used to be misled by other scientists.
C.He focuses on the opinions of the masses now.
D.He speaks highly of the grade system in science now.
C
Katherine Rooks, a Denver-based writer, had sent her son a text message about coming home from school. “I could tell from his response that he became upset suddenly about our thread. And when he came home, he came over and said, ‘What did you mean by this ’” Rooks was confused. “So we looked at the text together and I said, ‘Well, I meant, see you later, or something. I don't remember exactly what it said.' And he said, ‘But you ended with a full stop! I thought you were really angry!’” Rooks wasn't angry, and she explained to her son that, well, periods (句号) are how you end a sentence.
But in text-messaging—at least for younger adults—periods do more than just end a sentence: they also can set a tone. Gretchen McCulloch, a linguist, said that when it comes to text-messaging, the period has lost its original purpose. But that doesn't mean the period has lost all the purposes in text-messaging. Now it can be used to indicate seriousness or a sense of finality. “But caution is needed,” said McCulloch, noting that problems can start to arise when you combine a period with a positive emotion, like “sure” or “sounds good”.
A period can accidentally set a tone. A recent study conducted by psychology professor Celia Klin at Binghamton University confirmed this. Researchers asked undergraduates to evaluate a text exchange that included an innocent question and the answer “Yes”. Some saw “Yes” with a period and some saw the word without. They found consistently through many experiments that “Yes” with a period resulted in responses that were more negative. So people thought “Yes” with a period was less friendly, less sincere, and so on. “I really don't like getting text messages that end in periods because it always feels so passive-aggressive,” said Juan Abenante Rincon, 24, a social media manager for Adidas. “Like, are you mad What's going on Like, did I do something wrong ”
Klin said that this demonstrates that language is constantly changing. “Language evolution has happened; it'll continue to happen, and isn't it great that we're so linguistically flexible and creative ”
28. Why does the text begin with Katherine's conflict with her son
A.To show youngsters' attitudes towards texting.
B.To emphasize the great power of words.
C.To suggest the right use of punctuation marks.
D.To introduce the use of periods in texting.
29.Why is Juan Abenante Rincon mentioned in the text
A.To put forward doubts about the recent study.
B.To make assessments on the recent study.
C.To show great opposition to the recent study.
D.To confirm the findings of the recent study.
30.What is Celia Klin's attitude towards the changes in the meanings of full stops
A.Disapproving.　　　B.Positive.　　　
C.Worried.　　　D.Conservative.
31. What can be the suitable title of the passage
A.Language Evolution: Be Flexible
B.Language Evolution: Be Consistent
C.Full Stops: Be Original
D.Full Stops: Be Cautious
D
Video conferencing has been around for more than 20 years. In the past, you would find that many people needing to attend a meeting remotely would be calling from a real conference room full of their teammates. Today, we're routinely holding video conferences that are 100% virtual. And this is creating a problem that technology can't fix.
The problem is us, specifically the fact that we haven't evolved socially to the point where we can bear much separation. So much of our well-being and work productivity is decided on how close we are physically. The removal of that for any period of time can be severely damaging. One surprising victim of social distance is laughter.
Normally people laugh about 18 times per day. And 97% of that time we're laughing with others—we are 30 times more likely to laugh with others than to laugh alone. Think about it: how often when you and your friends laugh at something, is that something actually funny Research shows that 80% of what people laugh at is really not that funny.
So why do people laugh They laugh in order to laugh with others. Just as everyone starts yawning when just one person yawns, most people can't help but laugh when those around them do.This is why TV comedy shows often use prerecorded laugh tracks.
Laughing in response to other people's laughing is not just a behavioral phenomenon. When we laugh, our body produces two key chemicals: endorphin which helps relieve pain and sets off feelings of pleasure, and dopamine which can improve learning, motivation and attention. In fact, statistics show that people can stand 15% more pain simply by laughing for a few minutes beforehand. Laughter is also associated with higher motivation and productivity at work.
In today's home-alone, virtual-team world, this is exactly what you as a team leader should be doing: for your team members to stay healthy and productive, you need to get them to laugh more and stress less.
32.What is the problem mentioned at the start of the text
A.Physical weakness.
B.Lack of technology.
C.Social distance.
D.Reliance on virtual conferences.
33.What does the underlined word “This” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A.Laugh tracks are popular.
B.Laughing is uncontrollable.
C.Laughing starts with yawning.
D.Laughing comes more easily in groups.
34.What can we learn from the fifth paragraph
A.Laughter has a great effect on our work.
B.Laughing may reduce our enthusiasm for work.
C.Laughing is an unconscious behavioral phenomenon.
D.Laughing can make our body lose some chemicals.
35.What would the author most probably discuss next
A.Concrete steps to produce laughter in a team.
B.Other factors that may influence a team's health.
C.Ways to tell the real world from the virtual world.
D.The importance of maintaining work productivity.
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。
Language is a part of culture and plays a very important role in it.　36　 Yet language is not the only way to express our ideas and feelings. Body movements, eye contact, gestures, and facial expressions are other forms of language we call nonverbal communication. 　37　 According to a social anthropologist, Edward T. Hall, in a normal conversation between two persons, less than 15% of social meaning is transmitted (传达) by words.
Different cultures have different ways of using nonverbal communication and people have different gestures to convey their expressions. However, nonverbal communication, like traffic, is not random (随意的);it has a purpose.　38　 Learning the different common rules of body language in different cultures is very useful for us to understand each other better.
People coming from the same culture share common understanding by using the same body language such as eye management, facial expressions, gestures, and body movements.　39　 For example, “arms”, which are used little by Nordics during a conversation, are an important element in one's communicative weaponry (武器) in Italy, Spain, and South America. 　40　 In these cultures, one should stand with feet pressed together and hands interlaced (交错) in front of the body. In cultures such as America, where you often stand with your feet shoulder-length apart, arms at your side, standing in this fashion might be interpreted as being shy and insecure.
A.Misuse of body language can be unpleasant.
B.And there are common rules to guide its flow.
C.Without language, culture would not be possible.
D.Body language makes up the largest part of our nonverbal communication.
E.But in different cultures nonverbal communication takes on different patterns.
F.If you're learning a new language, a great way is to watch movies and TV shows.
G.In Africa, standing in a too “open” fashion means that your posture might be inappropriate.
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第三部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
At the heart of the shop's popularity is its 　41　 staff:Almost everyone has an intellectual(智力的)or developmental disability.
The coffee shop was opened in 2016 by Amy Wright and her husband, 　42　 by two of their four children Beau and Bitty, who have Down syndrome(唐氏综合征).
When the couple discovered that most people with intellectual or developmental disabilities could never find an employer who would even give them a(n) 　43　,they decided to do something about it.
“It 　44　 me like a flash of lightning:a coffee shop!” Wright said. “It would be the perfect environment for bringing people together. Seeing the staff 　45　 customers at the door, taking orders,serving coffee and cleaning tables,people would realize how 　46　 they are.”
When the shop opened,it immediately had 　47　 out the door. National press attention 　48　,and six months later,it had to move to a 　49　 space.
Today,the store employs 40 people with disabilities,who are really good at their jobs.
What makes Wright most proud is the 　50　 it has built in the community. “Every day, people say,‘You've made my day. Thank you.’ That's a feeling of happiness most people don't get elsewhere, and it's what 　51　 people back here,”she said. “This is a place where people can 　52　 with those with disabilities and realize how much more alike we are than different. It is a rewarding experience. It's 　53　 a cup of coffee. It's a human rights movement. It gives our employees the respect and a sense of being 　54　 that they deserve. For many employees,it's their first job, and their 　55　 fills the air.”
41.A.professional　　　B.unique　　　
C.active　　　D.talented
42.A.accompanied　　　B.controlled 　　　
C.assisted　　　D.inspired
43.A.interview　　　B.appointment　　　C.reason　　　D.invitation
44.A.moved　　　B.encouraged　　　C.struck　　　D.affected
45.A.greeting　　　B.observing 　　　C.gathering　　　D.finding
46.A.capable　　　B.generous　　　C.tragic　　　D.considerate
47.A.waiters　　　B.activities　　　C.lines　　　D.guards
48.A.agreed　　　B.continued　　　C.responded 　　　D.followed
49.A.farther　　　B.larger 　　　C.quieter　　　D.nearer
50.A.background　　　B.balance　　　
C.bridge　　　D.tradition
51.A.holds　　　B.calls　　　C.forces 　　　D.draws
52.A.interact　　　B.discuss　　　C.play 　　　D.work
53.A.nothing but　　　B.far from 　　　
C.above all　　　D.more than
54.A.admired`　　　B.valued　　　C.separated　　　D.protected
55.A.ambition　　　B.humor 　　　C.joy　　　D.patience
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。
In Hangzhou, borrowing books from the library is now as simple as shopping online. All you need to do is click, pay,　56　 wait for delivery.
The city's public library recently launched a program on WeChat,　57　 popular messaging app in China. It enables its users to check out books online and have them 　58　 (deliver) to their homes at low prices.
To enjoy the “Hangzhou enjoyable reading” service, one first needs to follow the library's official WeChat account,　59　 offers a list of books. After picking books, people are required 　60　 (provide) the information such as their library membership cards, cell phone numbers and so on. The selected items will be delivered by express (快递) within three days after payment. Each reader can borrow up to 5 books once and 20 books at most 　61　 total. In this way, they now can get the library's most popular books by 　62　 (they). Since last month, some old books　　63　 (replace) according to readers' personal interests and 　64　 (prefer). At the end of December, the library's old and classic books will be put online too, 　65　 (bring) readers a lot of convenience.
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第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假设你是校英文报的记者李华,你组织了一次“改革开放四十多年来中国发生了哪些变化 ”的讨论会。请就讨论内容写一篇文章,发表在校报上,内容包括:
1.居住环境的变化;
2.出行方式的变化;
3.对中国未来发展的期待。
注意:1.写作词数80个左右;
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第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Yoghurt
It was a rough week. The price of oil skyrocketed as the temperature dropped sharply in Maine. We were looking at a high of eight degrees that week, and I had missed three days of work so my paycheck was going to be lower than normal. I was stressed, to say the least. I shopped strategically, looking for every possible way to cut pennies so I could buy groceries and keep the house warm.
My eight-year-old son didn't understand when I told him we were struggling that week. He wanted a special kind of yoghurt, but I didn't have the three extra dollars to buy it for him. It was a kind of yoghurt with a cartoon kid riding a skateboard on the front of the box, and a mere two spoonfuls in each cup. It was a kind of product that wasted a parent's money and made me hate advertising.
I felt guilty as a parent when those big eyes looked at me with confusion, as if to say, “It's just yoghurt. What's the big deal ” So I found a way. I put something back as single mothers often do. He got his yoghurt.
On the way driving back from the grocery store, I noticed a homeless man holding a sign by the side of the road. My heart hurt, and I tried not to look at him. I watched people stay away from him on the street and walk by without even meeting his eyes. My son didn't seem to care much, either. I looked at the man closely then—bare hands grasping a piece of cardboard, snot frozen to his face, a worn-out jacket. And there I was struggling because I had to buy oil and groceries. But I decided to help. I pulled over to the man and handed him a five-dollar bill.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
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On that day, my son performed an act that most adults wouldn't have done. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Unit 5—Unit 6
全卷满分150分　考试用时120分钟
第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What are the speakers probably doing
A.Taking a walk.　　　B.Making a film.　　　C.Adjusting a camera.
2.When will the man get to the station by car
A.At 8:30 am.　　　B.At 8:45 am.　　　C.At 9:00 am.
3.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.Tips on making cake.
B.Some different kinds of cake.
C.What Americans have for breakfast.
4.Where does this conversation take place
A.In a hotel.　　　B.In a restaurant.　　　C.In a supermarket.
5.What does the man probably want to do
A.Do some exercise.
B.Get an extra key.
C.Order room service.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.What's wrong with the woman's room
A.It's a little dark.　　　B.It's not quiet.　　　C.It's smelly.
7.What is the woman's final decision
A.Moving to another room.
B.Checking into another hotel.
C.Waiting for a non-smoking room.
　　听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8.What is the woman
A.A doctor.　　　B.A nurse.　　　C.A saleswoman.
9.What is wrong with the man
A.He has a bad cough.
B.He has a slight headache.
C.He has an upset stomach.
10.Where is the man going next
A.To the toilet.　　　
B.To the waiting room.
C.To the doctor's room.
　　听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11.What is the woman's concern about the man
A.His idea of honesty.
B.His explanation for the basics.
C.His absence from classes.
12.What does the woman suggest the man do
A.Memorize some tricks.　　　B.Join a history club.
C.Read up on some books.
13.What's the probable relationship between the speakers
A.Classmates.　　　B.Mother and son.　　　C.Teacher and student.
　　听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14.Why is the woman listening to books while exercising
A.Multitasking saves time.
B.She hates listening to music.
C.It adds enjoyment to exercise.
15.What can we say about the man
A.He admires the woman.
B.He likes making fun of others.
C.He is good at time management.
16.What does the woman say about texting while driving
A.It is impolite.　　　B.It is illegal.　　　C.It is acceptable.
17.What will the woman talk about next
A.Behaving well.　　　B.Being efficient.　　　C.Striking a balance.
　　听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18.What do we know about the restaurant
A.It doesn't have a menu.　　　B.It is located in Italy.
C.It lets guests make pizza.
19.What pizza is the most popular
A.The seafood pizza.
B.The spicy sausage pizza.
C.The black pepper beef pizza.
20.What does the speaker finally remind the listeners to do
A.Try some new drinks.
B.Raise their hand for pizza.
C.Save room in their stomach for dessert.
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
Elephant Conservation
Country:Thailand
This is a working vacation at a wildlife centre. Anyone can become a volunteer if he/she agrees to help the elephant keepers with tasks.
Daily tasks
Collect the elephants at 6:30 a.m. Take them to look for food in the forest. Clean the enclosure. Swim with the elephants in the lake in the afternoon. If volunteers want to relax after work, they can watch satellite television.
How this vacation helps
If these elephants hadn't been rescued, they would still be living on the streets of Bangkok. A rural environment is much better for them than an urban environment where there is lots of pollution.
Gorilla(大猩猩) Safari
Countries:Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda
Departures:Aug.-Dec., 2-3 departures per month
Extras:￡220 for each gorilla permit
If you're lucky, you'll see lions, elephants and rhinos(犀牛) during this safari. The highlight of the trip is the opportunity to see gorillas in the mountain forests. However, you must be in good health—if a gorilla caught a cold, it would be extremely harmful to its whole family.
How this vacation helps
There are only about 600 mountain gorillas left in the world as human activity has reduced the area where they can live. When you buy a permit, this will pay for the protection of the national park.
Polar Bear Watching
Country:Canada
Departures:sixty trips between Oct. 1 and Nov. 19
Every October and November, groups of polar bears gather in Hudson Bay. As they are normally lonely creatures, this is unusual. The bears wait for the ocean to freeze so they can hunt seals, so this is the perfect opportunity to see them.
How this vacation helps
If the Arctic ice cap melts due to global warming, polar bears will be in danger. We give a share of our profits to the charity that protects polar bears.
Your comment
These awesome bears get all the liquid they need from their food.
21.What will an elephant volunteer do
A.Take food for elephants at 6:30 a.m.
B.Sweep the houses of elephants.
C.Wash elephants in the lake in the afternoon.
D.Watch television programmes on elephants.
22.What do we know about Gorilla Safari
A.You can find gorillas in Kenya and Canada.
B.You might get a cold in the mountain forests.
C.Visitors need to pay $220 to see 600 gorillas.
D.There are about 10 trips to visit gorillas.
23.What can we know from the last paragraph
A.Polar bears don't need to drink water.
B.Polar bears store the liquid in their food.
C.Polar bears drink all kinds of liquid.
D.Polar bears eat mainly liquid food.
B
Thirty-five years ago, with just one acre of land, a couple of seeds and a bucket of hope, one Nigerian-born scientist began his mission to defeat famine (饥荒) on his continent.
News of the drought across Africa in the early 1980s troubled Nzamujo. Equipped with a microbiology PhD and his faith, he travelled back to Africa. There, he found a continent ecologically rich, diverse and capable of producing food. He believed drought wasn't the only reason for widespread hunger, and that sustainability had been left out.
Nzamujo began designing a “zero waste” agricultural system that would not only increase food security, but also help the environment and create jobs. In 1985, he started his sustainable farm “Songhai” in the West African country of Benin.
Nzamujo lives on the farm and constantly updates his techniques. He credits his degrees in science and engineering with Songhai's success. But he also thanks his spiritual and cultural roots, and his father—a driving force in his life who encouraged him to pursue his studies to the highest degree and to use Songhai to share his knowledge.
Songhai has several “eco-literacy” development programs. They range from 18-month training courses for farmer-enterprisers, to shorter stays to learn techniques like weeding. People come from all over the world to study Nzamujo's methods.
After seeing success on his first zero waste farm, he expanded throughout Benin and western Africa. Today, the Songhai model is applied across the continent, including Nigeria, Uganda, Sierra Leone and Liberia. Nzamujo says they've trained more than 7,000 farmer-enterprisers and more than 30,000 people in total since it began.
Nzamujo believes zero waste agriculture is now steadily tackling the issues he set out to defeat—hunger, unemployment and environmental decline. And he wants to see it go further.
24.Which factor related to famine was unnoticed in Nzamujo's eyes
A.Poor soil.　　　B.Water shortage.
C.Lack of resources.　　　D.Unsustainability.
25.What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 3
A.Introduce a solution.
B.Give examples to the readers.
C.Add some background information.
D.Summarize the previous paragraphs.
26.How does Songhai help to ease the problem of famine
A.By offering land.　　　B.By trading seeds.
C.By educating farmers.　　　D.By selling technology.
27.Which of the following best describes Nzamujo
A.Critical and careful.　　　B.Learned and responsible.
C.Optimistic and generous.　　　D.Considerate and ambitious.
C
This fall, students at the University of Massachusetts found a new menu at their commons(食堂): the “diet for a cooler planet” menu. This meant herb-roasted lamb, raised with a carbon-friendly approach. It included sweet potatoes that had been picked from a local farm's field post-harvest. The options were plant-heavy, locally grown, and involved little to no packaging.
“We wanted to let students participate in climate action by making choices about their food,” says Kathy Wicks, sustainability director for UMass Dining. The university is not alone in this effort. Increasingly, American consumers and institutions are thinking about how their food choices factor into climate change. For many, small choices at the grocery store, dining hall, and restaurant can feel more accessible than big-ticket options like buying a fuel-efficient car or installing home solar panels.
Small changes in dietary habits may make a big difference. Climate activists often target fossil fuels and transportation systems, but studies point to the food system as a significant contributor to global warming. According to Project Drawdown, a research organization that evaluates climate solutions, the way food is grown, transported, and consumed accounts for about a quarter of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. Beef is a regular target. “If, on average, Americans cut a quarter pound of beef per week from their diet, it's like taking 10 million cars off the road a year,” says Sujatha Bergen, director of health campaigns for the Natural Resources Defense Council. Food waste ranks third among climate solutions. While much waste occurs before consumers are involved—food is left on the field or thrown away because it does not fit appearance standards, Americans also throw out a lot of food they have purchased: about $1, 600 worth a year per family of four.
“People are beginning to understand that their food choices make a big impact on climate,” says Megan Larmer, director of regional food at the Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming in New York. But, she cautions that substantial change will need to come from the whole food system.
28. Why did the University of Massachusetts adopt the new menu
A.To promote low-carbon awareness.
B.To reduce the cost of food packaging.
C.To popularize the plant-heavy diet.
D.To market the local-farming products.
29. What can be inferred from Paragraph 2
A.Food choices matter much to climate change.
B.Food is a decisive factor in global warming.
C.Universities are working together in climate action.
D.Fuel-efficient cars are not affordable for consumers.
30. What does Sujatha Bergen say about beef
A.It is popular among millions of car drivers.
B.It has a great influence on carbon reduction.
C.It plays a significant role in American diet.
D.It accounts for a quarter of the greenhouse gas emissions.
31. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text
A.Global Warming: A Disastrous Threat
B.Low-Carbon Diet: A Craze, or More
C.Carbon Emission: A Killer, or Healer
D.Food System Reform: A Successful Trial
D
Poaching (偷猎) is a major cause of decline of the elephants' population, with a total decrease to about 415,000, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
The research team found that poaching occurred more frequently in Central Africa and near the Mozambique-Tanzania border. In recent years, Garamba National Park, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, saw more than 860 elephants die at the hands of poachers, and the Selous Game Reserve, in Tanzania, more than 750. Researchers discovered that the household wealth of those surrounding areas was relatively low and they hold mid-level health.
Researchers said, “Illegal killings are driven by criminal networks who recruit poachers rather than by opportunistic hunters. When a lot of Africa's national parks were established, people were often forced to be evicted from the land that was now designated as a protected area. Local people who had been lived on hunting suddenly became described as poachers.”
People living within about five miles of wildlife protected areas in Tanzania also reported losing up to half their income. A local survey showed the destruction of their crops by elephants and killings of their livestock by lions. Someone added, “If you're closest to the park, you really do suffer more cost than benefit of the protected area.”
Researchers also noted, “When local communities enjoy the benefits of conservation, it will reduce incentives (诱因) to poach. When governments ensure that local communities are not subject to carrying the burden of the costs associated with this wildlife, they will have more access to income-generating opportunities that can help to lift communities out of poverty.”
Conservationists have to think creatively, carrying out strategies such as reducing demand in ivory-consuming countries, improving educational standards and medical facilities, and increasing support for wildlife rangers. “When we are looking to protect wildlife, we can't do that without thinking about the well-being of people,” researchers said.
32.What do the numbers in Paragraph 2 imply
A.Elephants mainly appear in Africa.
B.Poachers have found the track of elephants.
C.Elephants in Africa are facing the threat of poaching.
D.Elephants living in the protected area are facing a decline.
33.What does the underlined phrase “be evicted from” in Paragraph 3 mean
A.Leave.　　　B.Return to.　　　C.Wander.　　　D.Seek.
34. What do we know according to the passage
A.Elephant poaching is likely driven by greed, not need.
B.Wildlife protection has nothing to do with people's well-being.
C.People living close to the wildlife reserve didn't lose any income.
D.People in the near areas of the wildlife reserve are relatively not wealthy.
35.Where is this passage most probably taken from
A.A health column.　　　B.A news story.
C.A book review.　　　D.A travel brochure.
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。
Carbon dioxide is released when oil, coal, and other fossil fuels are burned for energy—the energy we use to power our homes, cars, and smartphones. By using less of them, we can limit our own contribution to climate change while also saving money. 　36　.
Buy energy-efficient appliances
Since they were first set in 1987, efficiency standards for dozens of appliances and products have kept 2.3 billion tons of carbon dioxide out of the air. That's about the same amount as the yearly carbon pollution created by nearly 440 million cars. When shopping for refrigerators, washing machines, and other applianc