必修第二册 UNIT 2
阅读 (2024·全国甲卷) 体裁:说明文 主题语境:人与动物 难度:★★★☆
Animals can express their needs using a lot of ways. For instance, almost all animals have distinct vocals (声音) that they rely on to either ask for help, scare away any dangerous animals or look for shelter. But cats are special creatures who possess amazing vocalization skills. They are able to have entire conversations with humans using meows and you’re able to interpret it. If a pet cat is hungry, it will keep meowing to attract attention and find food. However, when a cat is looking for affection, they tend to produce stretched and soft meows. Meowing starts as soon as a baby cat is brought to life and uses it to get the mother’s attention and be fed.
Cats have many heightened senses, but their sense of smell is quite impressive. They use their noses to assess their environment and look out for any signs of danger. They will sniff out specific areas before they choose a place to relax. However, another way the cats are able to distinguish between situations is by looking for familiar smells. Your cat will likely smell your face and store the smell in its memory and use it to recognize you in the future. That’s why most pet cats are able to tell immediately if their owners were around any other cats, which they don’t usually like.
Dogs are known for their impressive fetching habit, but cats take this behavior up a notch. Many cats will find random objects outside and bring them to their owners. This is a very old habit that’s been present in all kinds of predators (食肉动物). Cats bring gifts for their owners to show they love you. These adorable little hunters are just doing something that it’s been in their nature since the beginning of time. So just go along with it!
1.What can be learned about cats’ meowing from the first paragraph
A. It’s a survival skill. B. It’s taught by mother cats.
C. It’s hard to interpret. D. It’s getting louder with age.
2.How does a pet cat assess different situations
A. By listening for sounds. B. By touching familiar objects.
C. By checking on smells. D. By communicating with other cats.
3.Which best explains the phrase “take ... up a notch” in paragraph 3
A. Perform appropriately. B. Move faster.
C. Act strangely. D. Do better.
4.What is a suitable title for the text
A. Tips on Finding A Smart Cat B. Understanding Your Cat’s Behavior
C. Have Fun with Your Cat D. How to Keep Your Cat Healthy
七选五 (2025·浙江强基联盟) 体裁:说明文 主题语境:人与动物 难度:★★★☆☆
How to Keep A Pet Bird Quiet
Birds can be excellent companions, but they can also make a lot of noise. Sometimes that noise is unavoidable, but there are a few steps you can take to train your bird out of loud or continuous squawking (尖叫).
1 Most birds tend to make some noise, either by singing or squawking. Birds tend to be most vocal during waking hours in the morning and before going to sleep in the evening. Some birds are more likely to make noise than others, but understand before bringing a bird home that some noise will be unavoidable.
Teach your bird to speak softly. Praise your bird when he whistles or whispers, instead of squawking or yelling. 2 It’s often easier to teach them soft-spoken words compared to other types of sounds. Furthermore, it’s important to maintain a calm and gentle tone when interacting with your bird. 3 Because this could strengthen the behavior you are trying to discourage.
Avoid quick movements. It’s possible that you or someone in your household is moving too quickly around your bird, causing him to feel anxious or over-stimulated. 4 If you have children living at home, teach them not to run through the room your bird is in.
Provide your bird with comfort and security. Birds in the wild participate in “flock calls” as a way of communicating with other birds and ensuring the safety of the flock. If your bird is likely to squawk when you leave the room, it could be his attempt at sending you a flock call. 5
A. Understand bird behavior.
B. Train your bird to be quiet.
C. This may be especially useful for parrots.
D. Give him a treat for quietness to earn your love.
E. Try squawking back to let him know that you’re safe.
F. Do not raise your voice in response to your bird’s volume or tone.
G. Move slowly around your bird, and encourage others to do the same.
语法填空 (2025·浙江七彩阳光联考) 体裁:说明文 主题语境:人与动物 难度:★★☆☆
Giant pandas Yun Chuan and Xin Bao set out on their journey to the United States on Wednesday evening, marking 1.__________ new round of China-US cooperation on the conservation of the protected species.
A vehicle 2.__________ (carry) the panda bears departed from the Ya’an Bifengxia Base of the China Conservation and Research Center 3.__________ Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport where they will board a chartered plane to San Diego in the US state of California.
The pandas are accompanied by five 4.__________ (experience) caretakers and veterinary experts from China and the US. To 5.__________ (sure) the health and safety of the animals during the long 6.__________ (fly), Chinese experts have arranged food, such as fresh bamboo, bamboo shoots, fruits, vegetables 7.__________ specially made bread, and drinking water.
After Yun Chuan and Xin Bao settle in at the San Diego Zoo, Chinese experts 8.__________ (stay) there for about three months to see them through the quarantine period, 9.__________ will help them to quickly adapt to their new living environment. Panda enthusiasts in both China and the US will have various means of learning about the 10.__________ (pair) daily lives and adjustment process, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.
Since the 1990s, China has cooperated on giant panda protection with 26 institutions in 20 countries, including the US, Spain, Japan and France.
阅读
本文介绍了猫的生活习性,它们的叫声特别,能与人类交流,嗅觉敏锐,能识别主人,许多猫会将在外面找到的物品带给主人表达爱意。
1.A 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“They are able to have entire conversations with humans using meows ... a pet cat is hungry, it will keep meowing to attract attention and find food”“Meowing starts as soon as a baby cat ... be fed”可知,猫用喵喵叫和人对话。如果一只宠物猫饿了,它会不停地喵喵叫以吸引注意力并找到食物。喵喵叫从小猫一出生就开始了,小猫用它来吸引猫妈妈的注意并被喂食。由此可知,喵喵叫是猫的生存技能。故选A。
2.C 细节理解题。根据第二段的“They use their noses to assess their environment and look out for any signs of danger ... looking for familiar smells”可知,猫用鼻子评估环境并留心任何危险迹象。它们能够区分不同环境的另一种方法是寻找熟悉的气味。由此可推断,猫通过检查气味来评估不同的环境。故选C。
3.D 词句猜测题。画线短语前提到狗以其令人印象深刻的取物习惯而闻名,下文介绍了猫的行为,它们会将在外面找到的物品带到主人身边以表达它们的爱意,故画线短语所在部分表明猫将这种行为提升了一个档次,它们在取物方面做得更好。D项可以解释画线短语含义。
4.B 主旨大意题。阅读文章可知,第一段介绍了猫的惊人的发声技能,第二段介绍了猫的嗅觉敏锐,能够区分不同的环境,第三段介绍了猫的令人印象深刻的取物习惯,这些都属于对猫的行为的介绍。B项“理解猫的行为”概括了文章内容,适合作标题。
七选五
短文介绍了如何让宠物鸟保持安静。
1.A 空处为本段的标题,下文各段小标题均为祈使句,故该处应为祈使句。排除C项。下文介绍“大多数鸟往往会唱歌或鸣叫。鸟类在早上醒时和晚上睡前往往声音最大声。有些鸟叫比其他鸟声音大”可知,本段主要介绍要理解鸟儿的行为。故A项“了解鸟的行为”切题。
2.C 根据该段小标题可知,该段介绍教鸟轻声说话。上文提到鸟鸣叫或低声说话时,要赞扬他,空处应承接上文说明这种做法对哪种鸟类有用。结合常识可知“鹦鹉会说话”,故C项“这可能对鹦鹉特别有用”切题。选项中的This指代上文提到的做法:Praise your bird。
3.F 上文提到和鸟交流时,保持冷静和温和的语气很重要。空处承接上文具体说明如何保持冷静和温和的语气,又根据空后一句中的代词this可知,空处应说明某种与声音相关的做法,故F项“不要提高声音回应你的鸟的音量或音调”切题。
4.G 该段主题是Avoid quick movements (避免活动过快)。空前说明人在鸟周围活动过快,会让鸟焦虑。下文提到告诉孩子不要在有鸟的屋子跑来跑去,选项承启上下文应说明人们要活动慢点。故G项“慢慢在鸟周围活动,并鼓励其他人也这样做。”符合语境。
5.E 本段介绍给鸟一个舒适和安全的环境,上文提到野外鸟类参与“鸟群叫声”,作为与其他鸟类交流并确保鸟群安全的一种方式。如果你的鸟在你离开房间时可能会叫,那可能是他试图给你发鸟群叫声。E项“试着用叫声回应,让他知道你很安全”承接上文。squawk与safe是原词复现。
积累
派生词 unavoidable adj.无法避免的;难以预防的 quietness n.安静;寂静
合成词 over-stimulated adj.过度刺激的
语块 in response to回应;回复
语法填空
本文介绍了大熊猫云川和鑫宝启程前往美国圣迭戈动物园,标志着中美新一轮大熊猫保护合作的开始。
1.a 考查冠词。空后的round是名词,意为“阶段;轮次”,此处是固定短语a new round of “新一轮的……”。
2.carrying 考查非谓语动词。本句已有谓语,空处为非谓语作后置定语, a vehicle 与carry是逻辑上的主谓关系,应用现在分词作定语,填carrying。
3.for 考查介词。depart from ... for ... “离开……前往……”,用介词 for。
4.experienced 考查词形转换。空处修饰名词caretakers和veterinary experts,应用形容词,表“有经验的”,填experienced。
5.ensure 考查词形转换。根据语境“为确保动物在长途飞行期间的健康和安全”和句子结构可知,空处填动词与空前的不定式符号to构成动词不定式表目的,故填sure的动词ensure。
6.flight 考查词形转换。空处作介词宾语,且空前是long,故空处用名词,此处指“航行;飞行”,故填fly的名词形式flight。
7.and 考查连词。空前的 “fresh bamboo, bamboo shoots, fruits, vegetables”和空后的 “specially made bread, and drinking water”都是专家安排的食物,属于并列关系,应填并列连词and。
8.will stay 考查动词时态。根据从句谓语will help可知,主句用一般将来时。
9.which 考查定语从句。空处引导非限制性定语从句,关系词指代主句内容,表“这一点”,应用关系代词which引导非限制性定语从句。
10.pair’s 考查名词所有格。空处修饰名词短语daily lives and adjustment process,表“这对熊猫的”,应用名词所有格。
积累
重点词 chartered adj.包租的;租赁的(共26张PPT)
限时练
必修第二册 UNIT 2
阅读 (2024·全国甲卷) 体裁：说明文 主题语境：人与动物 难度：★★★ ☆
Animals can express their needs using a lot of ways. For instance， almost all animals have distinct vocals (声音) that they rely on to either ask for help， scare away any dangerous animals or look for shelter. But cats are special creatures who possess amazing vocalization skills. They are able to have entire conversations with humans using meows and you’re able to interpret it. If a pet cat is hungry， it will keep meowing to attract attention and find food. However， when a cat is looking for
affection， they tend to produce stretched and soft meows. Meowing starts as soon as a baby cat is brought to life and uses it to get the mother’s attention and be fed.
Cats have many heightened senses， but their sense of smell is quite impressive. They use their noses to assess their environment and look out for any signs of danger. They will sniff out specific areas before they choose a place to relax. However， another way the cats are able to distinguish between situations is by looking for familiar smells. Your cat will likely smell your face and store the smell in its memory and use it to
recognize you in the future. That’s why most pet cats are able to tell immediately if their owners were around any other cats， which they don’t usually like.
Dogs are known for their impressive fetching habit， but cats take this behavior up a notch. Many cats will find random objects outside and bring them to their owners. This is a very old habit that’s been present in all kinds of predators (食肉动物). Cats bring gifts for their owners to show they love you. These adorable little hunters are just doing something that it’s been in their nature since the beginning of time. So just go along with it!
1.What can be learned about cats’ meowing from the first paragraph
A. It’s a survival skill. B. It’s taught by mother cats.
C. It’s hard to interpret. D. It’s getting louder with age.
本文介绍了猫的生活习性，它们的叫声特别，能与人类交流，嗅觉敏锐，能识别主人，许多猫会将在外面找到的物品带给主人表达爱意。
推理判断题。根据第一段中的“They are able to have entire conversations with humans using meows ... a pet cat is hungry， it will keep meowing to attract attention and find food”“Meowing starts as soon as a baby cat ... be fed”可知，猫用喵喵叫和人对话。如果一只宠物猫饿了，它会不停地喵喵叫以吸引注意力并找到食物。喵喵叫从小猫一出生就开始了，小猫用它来吸引猫妈妈的注意并被喂食。由此可知，喵喵叫是猫的生存技能。故选A。
答案与解析
2.How does a pet cat assess different situations
A. By listening for sounds.
B. By touching familiar objects.
C. By checking on smells.
D. By communicating with other cats.
细节理解题。根据第二段的“They use their noses to assess their environment and look out for any signs of danger ... looking for familiar smells”可知，猫用鼻子评估环境并留心任何危险迹象。它们能够区分不同环境的另一种方法是寻找熟悉的气味。由此可推断，猫通过检查气味来评估不同的环境。故选C。
答案与解析
3.Which best explains the phrase “take ... up a notch” in paragraph 3
A. Perform appropriately. B. Move faster.
C. Act strangely. D. Do better.
词句猜测题。画线短语前提到狗以其令人印象深刻的取物习惯而闻名，下文介绍了猫的行为，它们会将在外面找到的物品带到主人身边以表达它们的爱意，故画线短语所在部分表明猫将这种行为提升了一个档次，它们在取物方面做得更好。D项可以解释画线短语含义。
答案与解析
4.What is a suitable title for the text
Tips on Finding A Smart Cat
Understanding Your Cat’s Behavior
C. Have Fun with Your Cat
D. How to Keep Your Cat Healthy
主旨大意题。阅读文章可知，第一段介绍了猫的惊人的发声技能,第二段介绍了猫的嗅觉敏锐，能够区分不同的环境，第三段介绍了猫的令人印象深刻的取物习惯,这些都属于对猫的行为的介绍。B项“理解猫的行为”概括了文章内容，适合作标题。
答案与解析
七选五 (2025·浙江强基联盟) 体裁：说明文 主题语境：人与动物 难度：★★★☆☆
How to Keep A Pet Bird Quiet
Birds can be excellent companions， but they can also make a lot of noise. Sometimes that noise is unavoidable， but there are a few steps you can take to train your bird out of loud or continuous squawking (尖叫).
1 Most birds tend to make some noise， either by singing or squawking. Birds tend to be most vocal during waking hours in the morning and before going to sleep in the evening. Some birds are more likely to make noise than others， but understand before bringing a bird home that some noise will be unavoidable.
Teach your bird to speak softly. Praise your bird when he whistles or whispers， instead of squawking or yelling. 2 It’s often easier to teach them soft-spoken words compared to other types of sounds. Furthermore， it’s important to maintain a calm and gentle tone when interacting with your bird. 3 Because this could strengthen the behavior you are trying to discourage.
Avoid quick movements. It’s possible that you or someone in your household is moving too quickly around your bird， causing him to feel anxious or over-stimulated. 4 If you have children living at home， teach them not to run through the room your bird is in.
Provide your bird with comfort and security. Birds in the wild participate in “flock calls” as a way of communicating with other birds and ensuring the safety of the flock. If your bird is likely to squawk when you leave the room， it could be his attempt at sending you a flock call.
5
A. Understand bird behavior.
B. Train your bird to be quiet.
C. This may be especially useful for parrots.
D. Give him a treat for quietness to earn your love.
E. Try squawking back to let him know that you’re safe.
F. Do not raise your voice in response to your bird’s volume or tone.
G. Move slowly around your bird， and encourage others to do the same.
短文介绍了如何让宠物鸟保持安静。
1.A 空处为本段的标题，下文各段小标题均为祈使句，故该处应为祈使句。排除C项。下文介绍“大多数鸟往往会唱歌或鸣叫。鸟类在早上醒时和晚上睡前往往声音最大声。有些鸟叫比其他鸟声音大”可知，本段主要介绍要理解鸟儿的行为。故A项“了解鸟的行为”切题。
答案与解析
2.C 根据该段小标题可知，该段介绍教鸟轻声说话。上文提到鸟鸣叫或低声说话时，要赞扬他，空处应承接上文说明这种做法对哪种鸟类有用。结合常识可知“鹦鹉会说话”，故C项“这可能对鹦鹉特别有用”切题。选项中的This指代上文提到的做法：Praise your bird。
3.F 上文提到和鸟交流时，保持冷静和温和的语气很重要。空处承接上文具体说明如何保持冷静和温和的语气，又根据空后一句中的代词this可知，空处应说明某种与声音相关的做法，故F项“不要提高声音回应你的鸟的音量或音调”切题。
答案与解析
4.G 该段主题是Avoid quick movements (避免活动过快)。空前说明人在鸟周围活动过快，会让鸟焦虑。下文提到告诉孩子不要在有鸟的屋子跑来跑去，选项承启上下文应说明人们要活动慢点。故G项“慢慢在鸟周围活动，并鼓励其他人也这样做。”符合语境。
5.E 本段介绍给鸟一个舒适和安全的环境，上文提到野外鸟类参与“鸟群叫声”,作为与其他鸟类交流并确保鸟群安全的一种方式。如果你的鸟在你离开房间时可能会叫，那可能是他试图给你发鸟群叫声。E项“试着用叫声回应，让他知道你很安全”承接上文。squawk与safe是原词复现。
答案与解析
积累
派生词 unavoidable adj.无法避免的；难以预防的 quietness n.安静；寂静
合成词 over-stimulated adj.过度刺激的
语块 in response to回应；回复
语法填空 (2025·浙江七彩阳光联考) 体裁：说明文 主题语境：人与动物 难度：★★ ☆☆
Giant pandas Yun Chuan and Xin Bao set out on their journey to the United States on Wednesday evening， marking 1.__________ new round of China-US cooperation on the conservation of the protected species.
A vehicle 2.__________ (carry) the panda bears departed from the Ya’an Bifengxia Base of the China Conservation and Research Center 3.__________ Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport where they will board a chartered plane to San Diego in the US state of California.
a
carrying
for
The pandas are accompanied by five 4.____________ (experience) caretakers and veterinary experts from China and the US. To 5.__________ (sure) the health and safety of the animals during the long 6.__________ (fly)， Chinese experts have arranged food， such as fresh bamboo， bamboo shoots， fruits， vegetables 7.__________ specially made bread， and drinking water.
experienced
ensure
flight
and
After Yun Chuan and Xin Bao settle in at the San Diego Zoo， Chinese experts 8.__________ (stay) there for about three months to see them through the quarantine period， 9.__________ will help them to quickly adapt to their new living environment. Panda enthusiasts in both China and the US will have various means of learning about the 10.__________ (pair) daily lives and adjustment process， according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.
Since the 1990s， China has cooperated on giant panda protection with 26 institutions in 20 countries， including the US， Spain， Japan and France.
will stay
which
pair’s
本文介绍了大熊猫云川和鑫宝启程前往美国圣迭戈动物园，标志着中美新一轮大熊猫保护合作的开始。
1.a 考查冠词。空后的round是名词，意为“阶段；轮次”，此处是固定短语a new round of “新一轮的……”。
2.carrying 考查非谓语动词。本句已有谓语，空处为非谓语作后置定语， a vehicle 与carry是逻辑上的主谓关系，应用现在分词作定语，填carrying。
3.for 考查介词。depart from ... for ... “离开……前往……”，用介词 for。
答案与解析
4.experienced 考查词形转换。空处修饰名词caretakers和veterinary experts，应用形容词，表“有经验的”，填experienced。
5.ensure 考查词形转换。根据语境“为确保动物在长途飞行期间的健康和安全”和句子结构可知，空处填动词与空前的不定式符号to构成动词不定式表目的，故填sure的动词ensure。
6.flight 考查词形转换。空处作介词宾语，且空前是long，故空处用名词，此处指“航行；飞行”，故填fly的名词形式flight。
答案与解析
7.and 考查连词。空前的 “fresh bamboo， bamboo shoots， fruits, vegetables”和空后的 “specially made bread， and drinking water”都是专家安排的食物，属于并列关系，应填并列连词and。
8.will stay 考查动词时态。根据从句谓语will help可知，主句用一般将来时。
9.which 考查定语从句。空处引导非限制性定语从句，关系词指代主句内容，表“这一点”，应用关系代词which引导非限制性定语从句。
答案与解析
10.pair’s 考查名词所有格。空处修饰名词短语daily lives and adjustment process，表“这对熊猫的”，应用名词所有格。
答案与解析
积累
重点词 chartered adj.包租的；租赁的
