Unit 5 Into the wild
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共30分)
A
Parrots are prey animals,which means that other predators (捕食者) in the wild,such as hawks or snakes,are looking to make them into a meal.This factor influences parrots’ behaviour in your house more than any other.
Parrots are most easily hurt when feeding on the ground.Membership in a group plays an important function in ensuring their safety and improving their chances of survival from attacks by predators.The most common predators of parrots include hawks,snakes,cats,
monkeys,and bats.Some predators make attacks only during the day while others hunt in the night.
As prey animals,parrots are constantly watching out for danger and they instinctively (本能地) react to risks.Their first choice is to take flight.However,if this is not possible,they will fight with their powerful beaks to defend themselves.
Because their biggest enemy is the hawk,parrots are especially reactive to quick movements from above and behind.For this reason,it is wise to avoid quick,sudden movements near your bird.This is a built-in reaction not subject to logic or reason.Simple and relatively harmless household objects can draw extreme fear responses from a bird.For example,a balloon may represent a hawk or a vacuum hose (吸尘器软管) may be the same as a snake in your bird’s mind.
As prey animals,parrots are often frightened by exposure to new household items or strangers.It is important to expose your bird to safe experiences and changes starting at a very young age to build flexibility and improve their adaptability.Variety in diet and toys,travel,and exposure to new people and places all help to make your bird more flexible and adaptable to changes.
( )1.What is important for parrots to better survive from attacks in the wild
[A] Living in a group.
[B] Growing beautiful feathers.
[C] Feeding on the ground.
[D] Avoiding coming out at night.
( )2.What is parrots’ first response to an immediate risk
[A] To attack back.
[B] To get away.
[C] To protect the young.
[D] To play dead.
( )3.Why would a balloon frighten a parrot
[A] It may explode suddenly.
[B] It may be in a strange shape.
[C] It may have a strong colour.
[D] It may move around quickly.
( )4.What is the author’s purpose of writing the text
[A] To explain wild parrots’ behaviour.
[B] To give advice on raising a parrot.
[C] To call for action to protect animals.
[D] To introduce a study on bird ecology.
B
Every kid loves dandelions (蒲公英).Blow on the soft white head and seeds fly everywhere.
Dandelion seeds can travel for miles before finally floating down and settling somewhere new.But without the help of children,the seeds still fly away and researchers discovered how the plants decide to spread.
Each seed is tied to about 100 short hairs,which are combined to form a parachute (降落伞)-like top to help the seeds move.When the seeds come unattached from the head of the flower,the parachute hairs catch a ride on the wind,carrying the seeds away.
“We noticed that the dandelion parachute is closed in foggy mornings but then open again when the sun is up during the day,” an expert says.“So we wanted to know how this closure of the parachute affects the flight.”
This hairy parachute closes when the air is humid (湿热的),which often means the wind is weak.In drier,windier conditions,dandelions widen their parachutes to better catch the wind so the seeds can fly freely.“The dandelion uses a group of hairs to increase air drag (空气阻力) and aid its flight,” the expert says.“Unlike insects or birds,they don’t need any energy input to fly a long distance—even hundred of kilometres—they simply catch the wind.”
In their research,scientists have found the “decisions” that the plants make when to open and close.Researchers uncovered the parachutes open and close using something like an actuator,a device that changes energy and signals into movement.But this actuator doesn’t use any energy.The middle of the dandelion’s parachute is able to sense the amount of humidity by taking in water in the air.Using signals about humidity information,they either open their parachutes and fly off or they close them and stay where they are.
( )5.What does the underlined word “help” in Paragraph 2 refer to
[A] Planting the dandelions.
[B] Catching the flying seeds.
[C] Picking up the fallen leaves.
[D] Blowing on the head of the flower.
( )6.What can we learn about dandelion seeds
[A] They can be heavy.
[B] They can travel by wind.
[C] They’re parachute-shaped.
[D] They’re protected by hairs.
( )7.What happens to the dandelion parachute on a sunny,windy day
[A] It gets weak.
[B] It dries out.
[C] It opens wide.
[D] It grows fast.
( )8.What can be a suitable title for the text
[A] Flying Flowers
[B] Strange Plants
[C] Journey of Seeds
[D] Dandelions’ Decisions
C
The male western tanager (唐纳雀) looks like a little flame,while females are less showy,a dusty yellow.In the spring,they prepare to move thousands of miles to the Mountain West of Central America,flying through grasslands,deserts,and occasionally,suburban yards.
To fuel them on their lengthy journey,western tanagers fill up on insects and berries.But as global climate change causes spring to start earlier,birds such as western tanagers are arriving at their destination after what’s known as “green-up”,when flowers begin blooming and insects emerge.According to a study published in a journal,this kind of timing mismatch between migrants (迁移动物) and their food sources,which is happening across North America,could have serious consequences for migratory birds’ survival.“In discussing climate change,we often focus on warming,” says a co-author of the study.“But the length and timing of seasons—like when winter ends and spring begins—are some of the most dramatic effects of climate change.”
The co-author and his colleagues used satellite imagery from 2002 to 2021 to calculate the average start of spring green-up along the typical migration routes of 150 North American bird species,then compared that timing with the current green-up.They found that spring is indeed beginning earlier along birds’ migration routes.“By contrary,previous studies have mainly focused on songbirds in Eastern North America,” says an ornithologist at UCLA,“but this new investigation shows that bird species in the West and at different levels of the food web might be just as vulnerable (脆弱的).”
“Part of it is knowing which species are vulnerable to various threats,”the co-author says.“This adds to the knowledge about vulnerability of a wide range of bird species.” And he hopes that the information will serve to highlight the urgent need to lower greenhouse-gas emissions as fast as possible.“It’s really important,if we can’t address climate change immediately,to try to stop habitat loss as much as we can.”
( )9.What may pose a direct threat to western tanagers’ survival
[A] Global warming.
[B] The duration of changing seasons.
[C] Loss of habitats due to human activities.
[D] Decreased access to foods during migration.
( )10.What is unique about the study on birds like western tanagers
[A] It covers a wider geographic range.
[B] It reveals the decline in bird populations.
[C] It centres on the adaptation of bird species.
[D] It ensures the existence of a timing mismatch.
( )11.What does the co-author suggest we do to safeguard migratory birds
[A] Lessen the effects of climate change.
[B] Preserve ecosystems for bird species.
[C] Address emissions and habitat loss.
[D] Expand research on threats to birds.
( )12.Where is the text most likely from
[A] A bird-watching guidebook.
[B] A scientific journal.
[C] A website about climate change.
[D] A magazine about wildlife conservation.
Ⅱ.完形填空(每题1分,共15分)
(2025·八省联考)
I liked to go and watch the sunset at my local park,which was a seaside area in Karachi.
There,I would always see the same elderly lady 1 the pigeons (鸽子).The birds,usually around 10 to 15 in 2 ,would gather around her before she even had a 3 to take the bag of rice out from her handbag.It was the same each day,part of her 4 .
I found that 5 her perform this ordinary task with such 6 was both calming and beautiful.
On this particular evening,the lady arrived at her 7 spot to feed the birds.But,as she 8 the bench(长凳) to sit down,her necklace(项链) fell to the ground.
I was sitting on the grass nearby waiting for the sun to set.Noticing that,I 9 to get it back for her. 10 ,before I reached it,one of the pigeons from the 11 picked up the necklace, 12 to the bench,and dropped it on her lap.
I couldn’t 13 my eyes.The old lady,also 14 ,began laughing quietly to herself.I was 15 with a huge smile on my face and happily went back to watching the sunset.
( )1.[A] feeding [B] pursuing
[C] training [D] collecting
( )2.[A] age [B] size
[C] weight [D] number
( )3.[A] wish [B] chance
[C] plan [D] reason
( )4.[A] job [B] project
[C] routine [D] dream
( )5.[A] watching [B] helping
[C] making [D] hearing
( )6.[A] confidence [B] enthusiasm
[C] flexibility [D] precision
( )7.[A] original [B] parking
[C] hiding [D] usual
( )8.[A] repaired [B] approached
[C] shared [D] supported
( )9.[A] slipped in [B] ran away
[C] got up [D] turned around
( )10.[A] However [B] Afterwards
[C] Gradually [D] Fortunately
( )11.[A] sea [B] tree
[C] pair [D] group
( )12.[A] walked [B] stuck
[C] pointed [D] flew
( )13.[A] lift [B] cover
[C] believe [D] close
( )14.[A] satisfied [B] surprised
[C] annoyed [D] frightened
( )15.[A] caught [B] hit
[C] left [D] met
Unit 5 Into the wild
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共30分)
A
Parrots are prey animals,which means that other predators (捕食者) in the wild,such as hawks or snakes,are looking to make them into a meal.This factor influences parrots’ behaviour in your house more than any other.
Parrots are most easily hurt when feeding on the ground.Membership in a group plays an important function in ensuring their safety and improving their chances of survival from attacks by predators.The most common predators of parrots include hawks,snakes,cats,
monkeys,and bats.Some predators make attacks only during the day while others hunt in the night.
As prey animals,parrots are constantly watching out for danger and they instinctively (本能地) react to risks.Their first choice is to take flight.However,if this is not possible,they will fight with their powerful beaks to defend themselves.
Because their biggest enemy is the hawk,parrots are especially reactive to quick movements from above and behind.For this reason,it is wise to avoid quick,sudden movements near your bird.This is a built-in reaction not subject to logic or reason.Simple and relatively harmless household objects can draw extreme fear responses from a bird.For example,a balloon may represent a hawk or a vacuum hose (吸尘器软管) may be the same as a snake in your bird’s mind.
As prey animals,parrots are often frightened by exposure to new household items or strangers.It is important to expose your bird to safe experiences and changes starting at a very young age to build flexibility and improve their adaptability.Variety in diet and toys,travel,and exposure to new people and places all help to make your bird more flexible and adaptable to changes.
[语篇导读] 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了鹦鹉作为被捕食动物的行为特性和生存策略,并据此提供了一些饲养鹦鹉的建议。
( )1.What is important for parrots to better survive from attacks in the wild
[A] Living in a group.
[B] Growing beautiful feathers.
[C] Feeding on the ground.
[D] Avoiding coming out at night.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句可知,鹦鹉要想更好地在野外躲避攻击,重要的是要进行集体生活。故选A。
( )2.What is parrots’ first response to an immediate risk
[A] To attack back.
[B] To get away.
[C] To protect the young.
[D] To play dead.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段前两句可知,鹦鹉对直接风险的第一反应是逃跑。故选B。
( )3.Why would a balloon frighten a parrot
[A] It may explode suddenly.
[B] It may be in a strange shape.
[C] It may have a strong colour.
[D] It may move around quickly.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“Because their biggest enemy is the hawk...a balloon may represent a hawk”可知,气球能够吓到鹦鹉是因为气球可能会快速移动,使鹦鹉联想到鹰。故选D。
( )4.What is the author’s purpose of writing the text
[A] To explain wild parrots’ behaviour.
[B] To give advice on raising a parrot.
[C] To call for action to protect animals.
[D] To introduce a study on bird ecology.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段内容、倒数第二段中的“Simple and relatively harmless household objects...in your bird’s mind.”以及最后一段内容可知,本文的写作目的是提供一些饲养鹦鹉的建议。故选B。
B
Every kid loves dandelions (蒲公英).Blow on the soft white head and seeds fly everywhere.
Dandelion seeds can travel for miles before finally floating down and settling somewhere new.But without the help of children,the seeds still fly away and researchers discovered how the plants decide to spread.
Each seed is tied to about 100 short hairs,which are combined to form a parachute (降落伞)-like top to help the seeds move.When the seeds come unattached from the head of the flower,the parachute hairs catch a ride on the wind,carrying the seeds away.
“We noticed that the dandelion parachute is closed in foggy mornings but then open again when the sun is up during the day,” an expert says.“So we wanted to know how this closure of the parachute affects the flight.”
This hairy parachute closes when the air is humid (湿热的),which often means the wind is weak.In drier,windier conditions,dandelions widen their parachutes to better catch the wind so the seeds can fly freely.“The dandelion uses a group of hairs to increase air drag (空气阻力) and aid its flight,” the expert says.“Unlike insects or birds,they don’t need any energy input to fly a long distance—even hundred of kilometres—they simply catch the wind.”
In their research,scientists have found the “decisions” that the plants make when to open and close.Researchers uncovered the parachutes open and close using something like an actuator,a device that changes energy and signals into movement.But this actuator doesn’t use any energy.The middle of the dandelion’s parachute is able to sense the amount of humidity by taking in water in the air.Using signals about humidity information,they either open their parachutes and fly off or they close them and stay where they are.
[语篇导读] 本文是说明文。文章主要说明了蒲公英种子的传播机制。
( )5.What does the underlined word “help” in Paragraph 2 refer to
[A] Planting the dandelions.
[B] Catching the flying seeds.
[C] Picking up the fallen leaves.
[D] Blowing on the head of the flower.
【答案】 D
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据第一段内容和第二段画线词后的“of children”和“the seeds still fly away”可知,孩子们的帮助应是吹蒲公英的头,因此help指的应是“Blowing on the head of the flower”。故选D。
( )6.What can we learn about dandelion seeds
[A] They can be heavy.
[B] They can travel by wind.
[C] They’re parachute-shaped.
[D] They’re protected by hairs.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句可知,蒲公英种子可以乘风而行。故选B。
( )7.What happens to the dandelion parachute on a sunny,windy day
[A] It gets weak.
[B] It dries out.
[C] It opens wide.
[D] It grows fast.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第四段第一句和倒数第二段第二句可知,蒲公英降落伞在晴朗多风的日子里会开得很大。故选C。
( )8.What can be a suitable title for the text
[A] Flying Flowers
[B] Strange Plants
[C] Journey of Seeds
[D] Dandelions’ Decisions
【答案】 D
【解析】 标题归纳题。通读全文,尤其是根据最后一段可知,本文主要讲的是蒲公英种子的传播机制,特别是蒲公英如何利用其独特的“降落伞”结构(由短毛组成)来适应不同的环境条件,以便有效地通过风进行传播,再结合最后一段中的 “‘decisions’ that the plants make”可知,D项最适合作为文章标题。故选D。
C
The male western tanager (唐纳雀) looks like a little flame,while females are less showy,a dusty yellow.In the spring,they prepare to move thousands of miles to the Mountain West of Central America,flying through grasslands,deserts,and occasionally,suburban yards.
To fuel them on their lengthy journey,western tanagers fill up on insects and berries.But as global climate change causes spring to start earlier,birds such as western tanagers are arriving at their destination after what’s known as “green-up”,when flowers begin blooming and insects emerge.According to a study published in a journal,this kind of timing mismatch between migrants (迁移动物) and their food sources,which is happening across North America,could have serious consequences for migratory birds’ survival.“In discussing climate change,we often focus on warming,” says a co-author of the study.“But the length and timing of seasons—like when winter ends and spring begins—are some of the most dramatic effects of climate change.”
The co-author and his colleagues used satellite imagery from 2002 to 2021 to calculate the average start of spring green-up along the typical migration routes of 150 North American bird species,then compared that timing with the current green-up.They found that spring is indeed beginning earlier along birds’ migration routes.“By contrary,previous studies have mainly focused on songbirds in Eastern North America,” says an ornithologist at UCLA,“but this new investigation shows that bird species in the West and at different levels of the food web might be just as vulnerable (脆弱的).”
“Part of it is knowing which species are vulnerable to various threats,”the co-author says.“This adds to the knowledge about vulnerability of a wide range of bird species.” And he hopes that the information will serve to highlight the urgent need to lower greenhouse-gas emissions as fast as possible.“It’s really important,if we can’t address climate change immediately,to try to stop habitat loss as much as we can.”
[语篇导读] 本文是说明文。文章从唐纳雀入手,分析了北美迁徙鸟类所面临的挑战及其原因,并提出了建议。
( )9.What may pose a direct threat to western tanagers’ survival
[A] Global warming.
[B] The duration of changing seasons.
[C] Loss of habitats due to human activities.
[D] Decreased access to foods during migration.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“To fuel them on their lengthy journey...consequences for migratory birds’ survival.”可知,随着全球气候变化导致春季提前开始,唐纳雀迁徙期间获得食物的机会在减少。故选D。
( )10.What is unique about the study on birds like western tanagers
[A] It covers a wider geographic range.
[B] It reveals the decline in bird populations.
[C] It centres on the adaptation of bird species.
[D] It ensures the existence of a timing mismatch.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“By contrary,previous studies...just as vulnerable (脆弱的).”可知,先前的研究关注的是北美东部的鸣禽,这项关于像西部唐纳雀这样的鸟类的研究的独特之处在于它覆盖了更广泛的地理范围,不仅关注北美东部地区的鸣禽,也包括西部及食物链不同层级上的鸟类。故选A。
( )11.What does the co-author suggest we do to safeguard migratory birds
[A] Lessen the effects of climate change.
[B] Preserve ecosystems for bird species.
[C] Address emissions and habitat loss.
[D] Expand research on threats to birds.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段最后两句可知,作者期望能够减少温室气体的排放以及尽可能地阻止栖息地的丧失。故选C。
( )12.Where is the text most likely from
[A] A bird-watching guidebook.
[B] A scientific journal.
[C] A website about climate change.
[D] A magazine about wildlife conservation.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。通读全文,尤其根据第二段内容可知,本文主要介绍的是研究者们关于鸟类迁徙的一项研究,因此本文最有可能出自一本科研杂志。故选B。
Ⅱ.完形填空(每题1分,共15分)
(2025·八省联考)
I liked to go and watch the sunset at my local park,which was a seaside area in Karachi.
There,I would always see the same elderly lady 1 the pigeons (鸽子).The birds,usually around 10 to 15 in 2 ,would gather around her before she even had a 3 to take the bag of rice out from her handbag.It was the same each day,part of her 4 .
I found that 5 her perform this ordinary task with such 6 was both calming and beautiful.
On this particular evening,the lady arrived at her 7 spot to feed the birds.But,as she 8 the bench(长凳) to sit down,her necklace(项链) fell to the ground.
I was sitting on the grass nearby waiting for the sun to set.Noticing that,I 9 to get it back for her. 10 ,before I reached it,one of the pigeons from the 11 picked up the necklace, 12 to the bench,and dropped it on her lap.
I couldn’t 13 my eyes.The old lady,also 14 ,began laughing quietly to herself.I was 15 with a huge smile on my face and happily went back to watching the sunset.
[语篇导读] 本文是记叙文。文章通过描述作者在公园看日落时目睹一位老妇人喂鸽子的温馨场景,以及一只鸽子捡回老妇人掉落项链的瞬间,展现了人与动物之间的和谐美好。
( )1.[A] feeding [B] pursuing
[C] training [D] collecting
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文“On this particular evening,the lady arrived at her 7 spot to feed the birds.”可知,作者总是看到同一个老妇人在喂(feeding)鸽子。故选A。
( )2.[A] age [B] size
[C] weight [D] number
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文“The birds,usually around 10 to 15”可知,此处是介绍这群鸽子的数量(number)。故选D。
( )3.[A] wish [B] chance
[C] plan [D] reason
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文“The birds,usually around 10 to 15 in 2 ,would gather around her before she even had a 3 ”和下文“to take the bag of rice out from her handbag”可知,此处描述鸽子迅速聚集在老妇人周围的场景,应该是不等她有机会(chance)从手提包里拿出装米的袋子,鸽子就聚集起来了。故选B。
( )4.[A] job [B] project
[C] routine [D] dream
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据上文“It was the same each day”可知,喂鸽子这件事每天都是一样的,这成了老妇人的惯例(routine)。故选C。
( )5.[A] watching [B] helping
[C] making [D] hearing
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据上文“There,I would always see the same elderly lady 1 the pigeons (鸽子).”可知,作者总是观看(watching)老妇人喂鸽子。故选A。
( )6.[A] confidence [B] enthusiasm
[C] flexibility [D] precision
【答案】 B
【解析】 此处描述看着她充满热情(enthusiasm)地做这件普通的事让作者觉得既平静又美好。with enthusiasm意为“充满热情地”,是固定搭配。故选B。
( )7.[A] original [B] parking
[C] hiding [D] usual
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文“It was the same each day”可知,这件事每天都是一样的。由此可知,老妇人是来到常去的地方喂鸽子,usual意为“通常的,寻常的”,符合语境。故选D。
( )8.[A] repaired [B] approached
[C] shared [D] supported
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据语境可知,此处指老妇人走近长凳坐下,approach意为“靠近,接近”,符合语境。故选B。
( )9.[A] slipped in [B] ran away
[C] got up [D] turned around
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据上文“I was sitting on the grass nearby waiting for the sun to set.”可知,作者坐在附近的草地上,等待太阳落山。由此可知,作者看到老妇人的项链掉落后,起身(got up)去帮她拿回来。故选C。
( )10.[A] However [B] Afterwards
[C] Gradually [D] Fortunately
【答案】 A
【解析】 上文说作者起身去捡项链,下文说作者捡到之前,一只鸽子把项链捡起来了,前后是转折关系。However表示转折。故选A。
( )11.[A] sea [B] tree
[C] pair [D] group
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文“The birds,usually around 10 to 15 in 2 ,would gather around her”可知,这是聚集在老妇人周围的那群(group)鸽子中的一只。故选D。
( )12.[A] walked [B] stuck
[C] pointed [D] flew
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文“one of the pigeons”和下文“dropped it on her lap”可知,鸽子应该是飞(flew)向长凳,把项链放在老妇人的腿上。故选D。
( )13.[A] lift [B] cover
[C] believe [D] close
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据上文“before I reached it,one of the pigeons from the 11 picked up the necklace, 12 to the bench,and dropped it on her lap”可知,看到老妇人经常喂的鸽子居然帮她捡回项链,这让作者觉得很惊讶,此处表示作者不敢相信(believe)自己的眼睛。故
选C。
( )14.[A] satisfied [B] surprised
[C] annoyed [D] frightened
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文“also”可知,看到自己经常喂的鸽子居然帮她捡回项链,老妇人也和作者一样感到非常惊讶(surprised)。故选B。
( )15.[A] caught [B] hit
[C] left [D] met
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文“with a huge smile on my face and happily went back to watching the sunset”可知,作者见到这一情景,脸上露出了灿烂的笑容。be left with意为“留下,剩下”,此处表示作者脸上留下了这样的表情。故选C。
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Unit 5 Into the wild
题组训练
(限时35分钟 总分45分)
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共30分)
A
Parrots are prey animals,which means that other predators (捕食者) in the wild,such as hawks or snakes,are looking to make them into a meal.This factor influences parrots’ behaviour in your house more than any other.
Parrots are most easily hurt when feeding on the ground.Membership in a group plays an important function in ensuring their safety and improving their chances of survival from attacks by predators.The most common predators of parrots include hawks,snakes,cats,monkeys,and bats.Some predators make attacks only during the day while others hunt in the night.
As prey animals,parrots are constantly watching out for danger and they instinctively (本能地) react to risks.Their first choice is to take flight.
However,if this is not possible,they will fight with their powerful beaks to defend themselves.
Because their biggest enemy is the hawk,parrots are especially reactive to quick movements from above and behind.For this reason,it is wise to avoid quick,sudden movements near your bird.This is a built-in reaction not subject to logic or reason.Simple and relatively harmless household objects can draw extreme fear responses from a bird.For example,a balloon may represent a hawk or a vacuum hose (吸尘器软管) may be the same as a snake in your bird’s mind.
[语篇导读] 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了鹦鹉作为被捕食动物的行为特性和生存策略,并据此提供了一些饲养鹦鹉的建议。
As prey animals,parrots are often frightened by exposure to new household items or strangers.It is important to expose your bird to safe experiences and changes starting at a very young age to build flexibility and improve their adaptability.Variety in diet and toys,travel,and exposure to new people and places all help to make your bird more flexible and adaptable to changes.
( )1.What is important for parrots to better survive from attacks in the wild
[A] Living in a group.
[B] Growing beautiful feathers.
[C] Feeding on the ground.
[D] Avoiding coming out at night.
A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句可知,鹦鹉要想更好地在野外躲避攻击,重要的是要进行集体生活。故选A。
( )2.What is parrots’ first response to an immediate risk
[A] To attack back.
[B] To get away.
[C] To protect the young.
[D] To play dead.
B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段前两句可知,鹦鹉对直接风险的第一反应是逃跑。故选B。
( )3.Why would a balloon frighten a parrot
[A] It may explode suddenly.
[B] It may be in a strange shape.
[C] It may have a strong colour.
[D] It may move around quickly.
D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“Because their biggest enemy is the hawk...a balloon may represent a hawk”可知,气球能够吓到鹦鹉是因为气球可能会快速移动,使鹦鹉联想到鹰。故选D。
( )4.What is the author’s purpose of writing the text
[A] To explain wild parrots’ behaviour.
[B] To give advice on raising a parrot.
[C] To call for action to protect animals.
[D] To introduce a study on bird ecology.
B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段内容、倒数第二段中的“Simple and relatively harmless household objects...in your bird’s mind.”以及最后一段内容可知,本文的写作目的是提供一些饲养鹦鹉的建议。故选B。
B
Every kid loves dandelions (蒲公英).Blow on the soft white head and seeds fly everywhere.
Dandelion seeds can travel for miles before finally floating down and settling somewhere new.But without the help of children,the seeds still fly away and researchers discovered how the plants decide to spread.
Each seed is tied to about 100 short hairs,which are combined to form a parachute (降落伞)-like top to help the seeds move.When the seeds come unattached from the head of the flower,the parachute hairs catch a ride on the wind,carrying the seeds away.
“We noticed that the dandelion parachute is closed in foggy mornings but then open again when the sun is up during the day,” an expert says.“So we wanted to know how this closure of the parachute affects the flight.”
This hairy parachute closes when the air is humid (湿热的),which often means the wind is weak.In drier,windier conditions,dandelions widen their parachutes to better catch the wind so the seeds can fly freely.“The dandelion uses a group of hairs to increase air drag (空气阻力) and aid its flight,” the expert says.“Unlike insects or birds,they don’t need any energy input to fly a long distance—even hundred of kilometres—they simply catch the wind.”
In their research,scientists have found the “decisions” that the plants make when to open and close.Researchers uncovered the parachutes open and close using something like an actuator,a device that changes energy and signals into movement.But this actuator doesn’t use any energy.The middle of the dandelion’s parachute is able to sense the amount of humidity by taking in water in the air.
Using signals about humidity information,they either open their parachutes and fly off or they close them and stay where they are.
[语篇导读] 本文是说明文。文章主要说明了蒲公英种子的传播机制。
( )5.What does the underlined word “help” in Paragraph 2 refer to
[A] Planting the dandelions.
[B] Catching the flying seeds.
[C] Picking up the fallen leaves.
[D] Blowing on the head of the flower.
D
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据第一段内容和第二段画线词后的“of children”和“the seeds still fly away”可知,孩子们的帮助应是吹蒲公英的头,因此help指的应是“Blowing on the head of the flower”。故选D。
( )6.What can we learn about dandelion seeds
[A] They can be heavy.
[B] They can travel by wind.
[C] They’re parachute-shaped.
[D] They’re protected by hairs.
B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句可知,蒲公英种子可以乘风而行。故选B。
( )7.What happens to the dandelion parachute on a sunny,windy day
[A] It gets weak.
[B] It dries out.
[C] It opens wide.
[D] It grows fast.
C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第四段第一句和倒数第二段第二句可知,蒲公英降落伞在晴朗多风的日子里会开得很大。故选C。
( )8.What can be a suitable title for the text
[A] Flying Flowers
[B] Strange Plants
[C] Journey of Seeds
[D] Dandelions’ Decisions
D
【解析】 标题归纳题。通读全文,尤其是根据最后一段可知,本文主要讲的是蒲公英种子的传播机制,特别是蒲公英如何利用其独特的“降落伞”结构(由短毛组成)来适应不同的环境条件,以便有效地通过风进行传播,再结合最后一段中的 “‘decisions’ that the plants make”可知,D项最适合作为文章标题。故选D。
C
The male western tanager (唐纳雀) looks like a little flame,while females are less showy,a dusty yellow.In the spring,they prepare to move thousands of miles to the Mountain West of Central America,flying through grasslands,deserts,and occasionally,suburban yards.
To fuel them on their lengthy journey,western tanagers fill up on insects and berries.But as global climate change causes spring to start earlier,birds such as western tanagers are arriving at their destination after what’s known as “green-up”,when flowers begin blooming and insects emerge.According to a study published in a journal,this kind of timing mismatch between migrants (迁移动物) and their food sources,which is happening across North America,could have serious consequences for migratory birds’ survival.“In discussing climate change,we often focus on warming,” says a co-author of the study.“But the length and timing of seasons—like when winter ends and spring begins—are some of the most dramatic effects of climate change.”
The co-author and his colleagues used satellite imagery from 2002 to 2021 to calculate the average start of spring green-up along the typical migration routes of 150 North American bird species,then compared that timing with the current green-up.They found that spring is indeed beginning earlier along birds’ migration routes.
“By contrary,previous studies have mainly focused on songbirds in Eastern North America,” says an ornithologist at UCLA,“but this new investigation shows that bird species in the West and at different levels of the food web might be just as vulnerable
(脆弱的).”
“Part of it is knowing which species are vulnerable to various threats,”the co-author says.“This adds to the knowledge about vulnerability of a wide range of bird species.” And he hopes that the information will serve to highlight the urgent need to lower greenhouse-gas emissions as fast as possible.“It’s really important,if we can’t address climate change immediately,to try to stop habitat loss as much as we can.”
[语篇导读] 本文是说明文。文章从唐纳雀入手,分析了北美迁徙鸟类所面临的挑战及其原因,并提出了建议。
( )9.What may pose a direct threat to western tanagers’ survival
[A] Global warming.
[B] The duration of changing seasons.
[C] Loss of habitats due to human activities.
[D] Decreased access to foods during migration.
D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“To fuel them on their lengthy journey...consequences for migratory birds’ survival.”可知,随着全球气候变化导致春季提前开始,唐纳雀迁徙期间获得食物的机会在减少。故选D。
( )10.What is unique about the study on birds like western tanagers
[A] It covers a wider geographic range.
[B] It reveals the decline in bird populations.
[C] It centres on the adaptation of bird species.
[D] It ensures the existence of a timing mismatch.
A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“By contrary,previous studies...just as vulnerable (脆弱的).”可知,先前的研究关注的是北美东部的鸣禽,这项关于像西部唐纳雀这样的鸟类的研究的独特之处在于它覆盖了更广泛的地理范围,不仅关注北美东部地区的鸣禽,也包括西部及食物链不同层级上的鸟类。故选A。
( )11.What does the co-author suggest we do to safeguard migratory birds
[A] Lessen the effects of climate change.
[B] Preserve ecosystems for bird species.
[C] Address emissions and habitat loss.
[D] Expand research on threats to birds.
C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段最后两句可知,作者期望能够减少温室气体的排放以及尽可能地阻止栖息地的丧失。故选C。
( )12.Where is the text most likely from
[A] A bird-watching guidebook.
[B] A scientific journal.
[C] A website about climate change.
[D] A magazine about wildlife conservation.
B
【解析】 推理判断题。通读全文,尤其根据第二段内容可知,本文主要介绍的是研究者们关于鸟类迁徙的一项研究,因此本文最有可能出自一本科研杂志。故选B。
Ⅱ.完形填空(每题1分,共15分)
(2025·八省联考)
I liked to go and watch the sunset at my local park,which was a seaside area in Karachi.There,I would always see the same elderly lady 1 the pigeons (鸽子).The birds,usually around 10 to 15 in 2 ,would gather around her before she even had a 3 to take the bag of rice out from her handbag.It was the same each day,part of her 4 .
I found that 5 her perform this ordinary task with such 6 was both calming and beautiful.
On this particular evening,the lady arrived at her 7 spot to feed the birds.But,as she 8 the bench(长凳) to sit down,her necklace(项链) fell to the ground.
I was sitting on the grass nearby waiting for the sun to set.Noticing that,I 9 to get it back for her. 10 ,before I reached it,one of the pigeons from the 11 picked up the necklace, 12 to the bench,and dropped it on her lap.
I couldn’t 13 my eyes.The old lady,also 14 ,began laughing quietly to herself.I was 15 with a huge smile on my face and happily went back to watching the sunset.
[语篇导读] 本文是记叙文。文章通过描述作者在公园看日落时目睹一位老妇人喂鸽子的温馨场景,以及一只鸽子捡回老妇人掉落项链的瞬间,展现了人与动物之间的和谐美好。
( )1.[A] feeding [B] pursuing
[C] training [D] collecting
A
【解析】 根据下文“On this particular evening,the lady arrived at her
7 spot to feed the birds.”可知,作者总是看到同一个老妇人在喂(feeding)鸽子。故选A。
( )2.[A] age [B] size
[C] weight [D] number
D
【解析】 根据上文“The birds,usually around 10 to 15”可知,此处是介绍这群鸽子的数量(number)。故选D。
( )3.[A] wish [B] chance
[C] plan [D] reason
B
【解析】 根据上文“The birds,usually around 10 to 15 in 2 ,would gather around her before she even had a 3 ”和下文“to take the bag of rice out from her handbag”可知,此处描述鸽子迅速聚集在老妇人周围的场景,应该是不等她有机会(chance)从手提包里拿出装米的袋子,鸽子就聚集起来了。故选B。
( )4.[A] job [B] project
[C] routine [D] dream
C
【解析】 根据上文“It was the same each day”可知,喂鸽子这件事每天都是一样的,这成了老妇人的惯例(routine)。故选C。
( )5.[A] watching [B] helping
[C] making [D] hearing
A
【解析】 根据上文“There,I would always see the same elderly lady
1 the pigeons (鸽子).”可知,作者总是观看(watching)老妇人喂鸽子。故选A。
( )6.[A] confidence [B] enthusiasm
[C] flexibility [D] precision
B
【解析】 此处描述看着她充满热情(enthusiasm)地做这件普通的事让作者觉得既平静又美好。with enthusiasm意为“充满热情地”,是固定搭配。故选B。
( )7.[A] original [B] parking
[C] hiding [D] usual
D
【解析】 根据上文“It was the same each day”可知,这件事每天都是一样的。由此可知,老妇人是来到常去的地方喂鸽子,usual意为“通常的,寻常的”,符合语境。故选D。
( )8.[A] repaired [B] approached
[C] shared [D] supported
B
【解析】 根据语境可知,此处指老妇人走近长凳坐下,approach意为“靠近,接近”,符合语境。故选B。
( )9.[A] slipped in [B] ran away
[C] got up [D] turned around
C
【解析】 根据上文“I was sitting on the grass nearby waiting for the sun to set.”可知,作者坐在附近的草地上,等待太阳落山。由此可知,作者看到老妇人的项链掉落后,起身(got up)去帮她拿回来。故选C。
( )10.[A] However [B] Afterwards
[C] Gradually [D] Fortunately
A
【解析】 上文说作者起身去捡项链,下文说作者捡到之前,一只鸽子把项链捡起来了,前后是转折关系。However表示转折。故选A。
( )11.[A] sea [B] tree
[C] pair [D] group
D
【解析】 根据上文“The birds,usually around 10 to 15 in 2 ,would gather around her”可知,这是聚集在老妇人周围的那群(group)鸽子中的一只。故选D。
( )12.[A] walked [B] stuck
[C] pointed [D] flew
D
【解析】 根据上文“one of the pigeons”和下文“dropped it on her lap”可知,鸽子应该是飞(flew)向长凳,把项链放在老妇人的腿上。故选D。
( )13.[A] lift [B] cover
[C] believe [D] close
C
【解析】 根据上文“before I reached it,one of the pigeons from the
11 picked up the necklace, 12 to the bench,and dropped it on her lap”可知,看到老妇人经常喂的鸽子居然帮她捡回项链,这让作者觉得很惊讶,此处表示作者不敢相信(believe)自己的眼睛。故选C。
( )14.[A] satisfied [B] surprised
[C] annoyed [D] frightened
B
【解析】 根据上文“also”可知,看到自己经常喂的鸽子居然帮她捡回项链,老妇人也和作者一样感到非常惊讶(surprised)。故选B。
( )15.[A] caught [B] hit
[C] left [D] met
C
【解析】 根据下文“with a huge smile on my face and happily went back to watching the sunset”可知,作者见到这一情景,脸上露出了灿烂的笑容。be left with意为“留下,剩下”,此处表示作者脸上留下了这样的表情。故选C。
