课时数智作业(二十五)
选择性必修第二册 UNIT 4 JOURNEY ACROSS A VAST LAND
Ⅰ．阅读理解
A 篇(限时6分钟)
(2025·湖北武汉模拟)
Each fall，millions of butterflies across the U．S．and Canada fly up to 4，000 km to central Mexico．Travellers can see the butterflies overwintering on the Western Monarch Trail，a 465 mile，road trip friendly conservation initiative that links over a dozen stops along the route．
Helping the butterflies
Organisers created educational panels in English and Spanish explaining the butterflies' annual travelling and their trouble．The signs also outline ways travellers can help the butterflies recover，such as by supporting chemical free farms and planting native nectar (花蜜) gardens．
Why butterflies fly to the California coast
Many stops in Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove and Andrew Molera State Park，are overwintering sites where，from October to February，travellers can see thousands of butterflies gathering in forests in areas with mild temperatures，dappled (斑驳的) sunlight，high dampness，and little to no wind．
Other sites，like the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden and Avila Valley Barn，grow flowers that provide sugary，high calorie food for the butterflies to eat．Butterflies settling here demonstrate how vital nectaring plants are to their survival．
How to explore the Western Monarch Trail
The butterflies' behaviour varies at different times of day and depending on the weather．In the mornings，while temperatures are still cool，step out of the cabin (木屋) in the Fernwood Resort where you stay overnight，you'll find many butterflies hanging together on the branches and trunks of trees at the overwintering sites．As the day starts to heat up—typically by late morning or early afternoon—you'll be amazed at the phenomenon “sunburst”—the butterflies start flying around in search of nearby nectar．Keep your eyes skyward．Don't grab your camera．Just be in the moment．
1．What's the Western Monarch Trail initiative aimed at？( )
A．Providing a travel route．
B．Encountering butterflies．
C．Promoting organic farming．
D．Advocating species conservation．
2．What do we know about Andrew Molera State Park？( )
A．It holds many nectar gardens．
B．It's pleasant throughout winter．
C．It has sufficient food for butterflies．
D．It's home to butterflies all year around．
3．What is guaranteed for the travellers along the Western Monarch Trail？( )
A．Signs to guide the route．
B．Cameras for recording videos．
C．Ready shelters to stay overnight．
D．Experience of watching “sunburst”at dawn．
B 篇(限时7分钟)
(2024·浙江稽阳联谊学校二模)
The sun near the equator is never ceasing，bearing down as I lead Elaine，a dark brown horse，through thick bushes．It's been a long day on horseback．My legs ache and our camp signals across a ridge of ancient folding hills in the Lolldaiga Range of northern Kenya，a mosaic (镶嵌图案) of twisted landscapes and communities．
Suddenly Elaine's ears flick into alert，and the muscles of her body tense beneath me．Our guide Nicholus stretches out a lean arm towards a bush just metres away．My eyes focus，trying my best to see what the others already have: two amber balls glowing from a shadowed form．It's a young lion，quick and strong，in the middle of the high grass．
A wild silence hangs between us．
Without the defensive hunting vehicle，I feel completely exposed．Peering into the bush，I'm suspended between wonder and terror; the distance between myself and the Savannah's most notorious hunter is unbelievably small．Usually，I'm the one tracking the lion，camera in hand．Now，the lion shifts in my consciousness from object to subject．I shift，too，strongly aware of the soft flesh of my own body．
Nicholus nods his head in the other direction，a safer distance away．He points to shallow holes in the dust．“Look，this is a big lion，and these are young ones，some cubs，”he says．“Probably a mother．”Paw prints marked the earth，each telling the story of more lions，moving in different directions．
It was time to go．
Horseback safaris are still the most immersive way to view wildlife in Kenya．To journey on horseback is to break down the walls—meant to protect，but also to separate us from the natural world．And as we're absorbed in the thrill of the experience，we're vividly reminded of the importance of protecting these wild spaces．
Out here your horse is your translator，responding to the low hiss of a leopard，the soft scent of an elephant herd，the cool morning breeze descending from Mount Kenya's glacial peaks．Your job is to learn how to listen．
4．Which word can NOT describe the author's horseback journey？( )
A．Thrilling． B．Tiring．
C．Breathtaking． D．Boring．
5．What can we learn from paragraphs 3 and 4？( )
A．The author regretted not having driven a vehicle．
B．The author felt extremely tense in case of lions' attack．
C．The author suspected there would be a man lion battle．
D．The author never expected to break into a lion's world．
6．Why do people still love engaging horseback travelling in Kenya today？( )
A．Horses are much cheaper than vehicles．
B．Visitors will experience the wildlife anytime．
C．It is an exciting way to enjoy the wildlife．
D．It raises our awareness of protecting wildlife．
7．What does the author suggest in the last paragraph？( )
A．Find more animals to feed．
B．Ask your horse for translation．
C．Feel nature with your heart．
D．Listen to the sound of every animal．
C 篇(限时7分钟)
Standing on the South Pole at the start of the year with the wind blowing across the Antarctic，travel blogger Johnny Ward felt a wave of relief．
In early January 2024，he'd struggled through snow and ice to climb to the top of the Vinson Massif，Antarctica's highest peak．Years before，in 2017，he'd become the first Irish person to visit every country in the world．
Now，after decades of travelling and mountaineering，Ward could claim another world first—the Ultimate Explorer's Grand Slam (大满贯)，which involves reaching the highest peak on every continent，and visiting both the North and South Poles in addition to visiting every country．
“I feel relieved，”Ward recalled as he slowly made his way back to his home in Thailand after climbing to the top of the Vinson Massif and then setting foot on the South Pole．“But also I'm aware I'm a normal guy，not a world class athlete，so I guess it was more about resilience and determination more than any ability．Although I met with lots of barriers，I overcame them one by one．”
Ward had previously devoted a decade of his life，between 2007 and 2017，to visiting every country in the world．The incredible journey saw him hitchhike (搭便车) a ride on a container ship from Oman to Socotra in Yemen，travel overland from Cairo to Cape Town and travel from South Korea to Australia by bus and by boat．
“It had been a huge life goal，over a decade of my life，and then when I finished that I was aimless and had no idea what to do next，”he said．“I started eating badly，drinking too much，putting on weight and I ignored my business．”
Ward decided that the best way to overcome this was to challenge himself again．He began running ultramarathons (超级马拉松) and climbing mountains，and soon found that with extreme purpose and direction，he was back to loving life again．
So where will Ward go next Space The bottom of the Mariana Trench，the deepest point of the ocean “All good things come after suffering，and I want to share that with people．So that's the next plan，”he said．
8．What did Johnny Ward achieve in early January 2024？( )
A．He climbed to the highest peak in Antarctica．
B．He set a new record for travelling in Antarctica．
C．He became the first person to visit the South Pole．
D．He became the first Irish person to visit every country．
9．What does the underlined word “resilience”in paragraph 4 refer to？( )
A．The ability to bounce back from difficulties．
B．The quality of being strong and honest．
C．The skill of achieving goals quickly．
D．The power to control one's emotions．
10．How did Johnny Ward feel after achieving his life goal in 2017？( )
A．Relaxed． B．Satisfied．
C．Lost． D．Excited．
11．Which of the following can best describe Johnny Ward？( )
A．Helpful and motivated．
B．Athletic and generous．
C．Proud and self centred．
D．Determined and strong willed．
Ⅱ．完形填空(限时12分钟)
(2025·重庆巴蜀中学模拟)
As a traveller with a disability，I have always avoided cruises．This expedition style small ship cruise changed my mind．
When our expedition leader 1 we would make a Zodiac (卓迪船) 2 at Jan Mayen，a tiny island in the Arctic Ocean，I stepped out onto my balcony aboard our ship， 3 to find clear skies and calm seas． 4 ，I was met with a gust of wet wind and a view of mist covered mountains in the distance．Jan Mayen wasn't on our itinerary (行程)，and due to its 5 location and often unpredictable weather，very few people ever 6 the island．I knew the 7 weren't ideal，but I wasn't going to let that stop me．
In fact，the possibility of 8 adventures was one of the reasons I chose this small ship cruise．So I 9 joined my shipmates in the mud room，where we put on waterproof clothes and life jackets before hopping in the Zodiacs for a bumpy 10 to a black sand beach．Even the fierce wind and rain couldn't 11 our excitement as we 12 our way to the beach and hiked to a viewing spot，pausing to photograph little purple flowers 13 the volcanic rocks．
Our visit there wasn't about what we could do or see．It was an opportunity to just be—to exist in a brief 14 on a tiny，often inaccessible，volcanic rock in the Arctic．And that's something I never thought I'd 15 in my lifetime．
( )1．A．knew B．announced
C．remembered D．replied
( )2．A．living B．returning
C．landing D．marking
( )3．A．failing B．choosing
C．struggling D．hoping
( )4．A．Instead B．Finally
C．Thus D．Otherwise
( )5．A．strategic B．remote
C．favourable D．central
( )6．A．set foot on B．fell victim to
C．kept track of D．gained control of
( )7．A．constructions B．conditions
C．descriptions D．distributions
( )8．A．unwanted B．unsecured
C．unplanned D．unauthorised
( )9．A．mistakenly B．nervously
C．routinely D．happily
( )10．A．walk B．flight
C．ride D．path
( )11．A．dampen B．share
C．convey D．fuel
( )12．A．changed B．lost
C．fought D．made
( )13．A．in response to B．in view of
C．in contrast to D．in defense of
( )14．A．moment B．experiment
C．glance D．ceremony
( )15．A．value B．need
C．miss D．experience
Ⅲ．应用文写作(限时13分钟)
你校英语社团组织学生对近二十年人们旅游出行方式的变化进行了一个暑期问卷调查，请你根据调查结果提供的信息写一篇报告，内容包括：
1．分析图表数据；
2．简述变化的原因；
3．预测未来趋势。
注意：1．写作词数应为80个左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Report on Travel Mode Preferences
8 / 8核心 词汇 1．____________ vi．起身；出现；由……引起 2．____________ adj．巨大的；非常严重的 3．____________ adj．准备前往(某地)；一定会 4．____________ n．风景；景色 5．____________ n．最好或最精彩的部分vt．突出；强调；使醒目 6．____________ vt．预料；预见；期望 7．____________ adv．(结束交谈或转换话题时)不过；反正 8．____________ vi．行进；继续做 9．____________ n．口音
阅读 词汇 1．____________ n．手艺；工艺；技艺 2．____________ n．古物；古董 adj．古老的；古董的 3．____________ adj．壮观的；壮丽的；惊人的 n．壮丽的场面；精彩的表演 4．____________ n．顶峰；山峰；尖形 5．____________ n．窗帘 6．____________ n．国界；边界(地区) 7．____________ n．烤面包片；吐司；干杯 vt．为……干杯 vt．& vi．烤(尤指面包) 8．duration n．____________ 9．harbour n．____________ 10．shore n．____________ 11．dusk n．____________ 12．photographer n．____________
拓展 词汇 1．pleasant adj．令人愉快的；友好的→____________ vt．使高兴；讨好 vi．喜欢；愿意→____________ adj．高兴的；满意的→____________ n．快乐；玩乐；乐事 2．literature n．文学→____________ adj．文学的→____________ adv．字面上；真正地 3．breath n．呼吸的空气→____________ adj．气喘吁吁的→____________ vt．& vi．呼吸 4．freeze vi．& vt．结冰；(使)冻住→____________ adj．极冷的；冰冻的→____________ adj．结冰的，冷冻的 5．astonish vt．使十分惊讶；使吃惊→____________ adj．非常惊人的；令人十分吃惊的→____________ adj．感到十分惊讶的→____________ n．惊讶 6．mist n．薄雾；水汽→____________ adj．多雾的；模糊的 7．advertise vt．& vi．(为……)做广告；宣传；征聘→____________ n．广告；启事
高频 短语 1．________________ 令人惊叹 2．________________ 除……之外(还) 3．________________ 在远处 4．________________ 穿过；经历；检查 5．________________ 一束；一串；一群；大量 6．________________ 相反的；相对立的 7．owe sth． to sb． ________________ 8．all the way ________________ 9．pass through ________________ 10．proceed to sth．________________ 11．in contrast to ________________
句型 公式 1．Rather than travel by commercial airline all the way, they decided to fly to Vancouver and then take the train． (rather than连接并列成分) 她们没有一路乘坐商业航班，而是决定先飞到温哥华，然后再乘坐火车。 2．Seen from the train window，the mountains and forests of Canada looked massive． (过去分词短语作状语) 从火车窗口往外望去，加拿大的山脉和森林显得很辽阔。 3．Looking at the beautiful scenery，they both agreed that it was the most awesome journey they had ever taken．(动词-ing形式短语作状语) 看着这美丽的风景，她们两人一致认为这是她们有生以来最棒的旅行。 4．It was not until 9：30 a．m． that they finally reached the capital of Ontario, Toronto． (It is/was not until．．．that．．．) 直到上午九点半，她们才终于抵达安大略的省会多伦多。
During my two years of study in China，I collected a bunch of wonderful memories and gained 1．____________ (massive) extensive knowledge about this great country． One of the 2．____________ (please) memories was the visit to Zijin Mountain，3．____________ was literally challenging because of the long hours of journey before reaching 4．____________ peak． We arose early in the misty morning when the trees were still 5．____________ (cover) with frost，and the cold weather seemed 6．____________ (freeze) my hands off． However, the sight of the awesome sceneries alongside the mountain road took my breath away．
When we arrived at the top，the spectacular sunrise really 7．____________ (astonish) us． One of my friends，8．____________ (act) as our photographer，took a photo of us． All in all，I think the highlight of climbing 9．____________(mountain) is what we experience all the way rather than what we finally see at the peak． The experience is bound to leave a deep impression 10．____________ me．
1．arise vi．(arose，arisen)起身；出现； (由……)引起
①Mental problems are likely ____________(arise) from a physical cause, so it is important to stay physically healthy．
②He ____________ (arise)，gathered all his courage to take a bite and was astonished to find the cake not so bad．
读后续写之行为描写
当情绪出现时，与其摆脱它们，不如关注它们，试着理解它们想要传递的信息。
________________________， instead of getting rid of them, pay attention to them and try to understand the messages they are trying to deliver．
◎arise from/out of由……引起/产生
◎arise from one's seat 某人从座位上站起来
◎raise vt．提升；提高
arouse vt．激起；引起
◎(国家地理)Sewing is one of the oldest of the textile arts, arising in the Paleolithic era．
缝纫是最古老的纺织艺术之一，起源于旧石器时代。
2．contrary adj．相反的；相对立的 n．相反的事实(或事情)
①(北师大版选择性必修第二册Unit 4改编)If you think that Rowan Atkinson is anything like his famous creation, then you are in for a surprise． ____________ the contrary, he is nothing like Mr Bean．
②(译林版选择性必修第三册Unit 3)Contrary ____________ popular history books, most academic books tend to adopt a more analytical and serious approach to studying history．
③I was requested to carry on with my work unless ordered ____________ the contrary．
应用文写作之演讲稿
与普遍的看法相反，读英文报Youth没有浪费我的时间；恰恰相反，它提高了我的整体能力。
__________________________ popular belief, reading the English newspaper Youth doesn't waste my time；
______________________， it improves my overall competence．
◎(be) contrary to与……相反；与……背道而驰；违背
◎on/quite the contrary与此相反；恰恰相反
to the contrary相反的；相反地
◎(卫报)This is contrary to experience and to the conclusions of modern risk management．
这与经验和现代风险管理的结论相反。
◎(匹兹堡邮政公报)Continuing to do so when the evidence points in a contrary direction is immoral．
当证据指向相反的方向时，继续这样做是不道德的。
3．owe vt．欠(账、债、情等)
①(北师大版选择性必修第二册Unit 5)We owe so much of our knowledge and understanding of the world ____________ people like Bacon and Galilei, who were brave enough to step out from the shadows of conventional thought in order to find the kingdom of knowledge that today's civilisation is built upon．
②(外研版选择性必修第二册Unit 5)This intervention is a long, much-delayed ending to a sad story, but we humans owe ____________ to the island to give it a happy ending．
③He thinks that his health is improving ____________ (owe) to regular exercise and a balanced diet．
应用文写作之道歉信
我应该向你道歉，因为周五下午我不能和你一起去书店了。
I ____________________________________________________________________ for not going to the bookstore with you on Friday afternoon．
◎owe sb． sth．＝owe sth． to sb．欠某人某物
owe sth． to sb．/sth．把……归功/归因于……
owe sb．a lot/a great deal非常感谢某人
owe sb． an apology/gratitude向某人道歉/道谢
owe it to sb． that．．．为……而感谢某人；把……归功于某人
◎owing to因为；由于
◎(华盛顿时报)We owed it to our fans, the city and our team to play better than we had played．
为了我们的球迷、这座城市和我们的球队，我们应该踢得比以前更好。
4．rather than而不是(连接两个并列成分)
①(外研版必修第二册Unit 2)People are also discovering the fun of interacting with the celebrations，rather than simply ____________(watch) as part of an audience．
②(北师大版选择性必修第三册 Unit 7)You have a chance to choose to build a career, rather than ____________ (tell) to stay or to go．
③It was the professor rather than his assistants that ____________ (be) to blame for what had happened in the lab．
④They said the passengers, rather than the young man，____________(be) responsible for the incident．
⑤I firmly believe children should be taught to cooperate rather than ____________ (compete)．
读后续写之行为描写
尽管面对许多巨大的困难，但我宁愿死也不愿放弃。
①Regardless of many massive difficulties，_______________________ than give up．
②Despite many massive difficulties，____________________________________ rather than give up．
③In spite of many massive difficulties，________________________________ rather than give up．
◎rather than连接的两个并列成分作主语时，谓语与rather than前面的成分在人称和数上保持一致。
◎常见的含rather than的句型：
宁愿做……也不做……
◎(2024·新课标Ⅱ卷)She writes from the practical angle of a business person rather than as an academic, making for a guide which is highly accessible and informative and which, by the close, will make you feel almost as smart as AI．
她从一个商业人士而非学者的实际角度出发，撰写了一本非常通俗易懂、内容丰富的指南，读完后会让你觉得自己几乎和人工智能一样聪明。
5．all the way 一路上；自始至终，一直；完全地
①(译林版必修第一册Unit 3)Friends should be carefully chosen and relationships carefully developed． ____________ this way，we can better walk the “path of life” with the comfort，advice and help from our trusted friends．
②(北师大版必修第二册Unit 5)While he was ____________ the way to Antarctica, he received a message from the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen which said he was going south, too．
③Anne answered Helen by explaining that love was like the sun and clouds in ____________ way．
④I recommend you to participate in some activities, but never let your social life get in the way ____________ your study．
应用文写作之旅游话题
我们的行李一直被托运到最终目的地。
Our luggage was checked ____________________ through to our final destination．
◎in a way在某种程度上
by the way顺便提一下
in the way妨碍；挡道
◎in this way用这种方法
on the way to．．．在去……的途中
in no way一点也不，决不
◎(先驱晨报)If you take the bus all the way, the trip will take 97 minutes but cost $3 less．
如果你全程乘坐公共汽车，将花费97分钟，但却少花了3美元。
◎(旧金山纪事报)These easily work all the way through a meal, especially if you're serving fish．
这些很容易在一顿饭中发挥作用，尤其是当你把鱼端上桌的时候。
Ⅰ．单句语法填空
1．A ____________ flood struck the city this June and ____________ of people lost their lives．(mass)
2．To tell the truth, the spectacular scenery literally took my ____________ (breathe) away．
3．I ____________ (freeze) with shock，feeling as if I had been thrown into a dark world．
4．Regardless of the fact that large quantities of problems ____________ (arise) so far，he is determined to go on with the project．
5．You've done so much work that you're bound ____________ (pass) the exam．
6．The instant he finished his speech, the hall was filled with ____________ (thunder) applause．
7．As has been anticipated，the hard-working worker proceeded ____________ the next challenging task．
8．I must put an ____________ in the newspaper to ____________ my new shop．(advertise)
9．The ____________ has ____________ many famous film stars．(photograph)
10．The ____________ atmosphere in the room greatly ____________ me，which brought me much ____________．(please)
Ⅱ．一词多义/熟词生义
1．peak
A．n．顶峰 B．adj．巅峰状态的 C．adj．最大值的 D．v．达到最大值
(1)For the study, 191 women with an average age of 50 took a bicycle exercise test until they were tired out to measure their peak cardiovascular capacity(心血管容量)． ________
(2)But that changed when a system of high-tech mirrors was introduced to reflect sunlight from neighboring peaks into the valley below． ________
(3)While clean energy is increasingly used in our daily life, global warming will continue for some decades after CO2 emissions peak． ________
(4)With every planted food, Loe noted, there's a moment when it's bursting with its absolute peak flavor． ________
2．(2023·全国乙卷)Jacqueline Felice de Almania (c．1322) highlights the suspicion that women practicing medicine faced． ________
A．做标记 B．挑染 C．强调
3．I'm worried I'll get nervous and freeze on stage． I might forget how to spell everything, even my own name． ________
A．(因害怕等)停住不动
B．结冰
C．使固定不动
4．A fire drill will be conducted in your residence hall every semester． ________
A．钻(头) B．训练 C．程序
Ⅲ．写作迁移
1．此外，我强烈建议你设定一个明确的目标，合理地管理你的时间，这一定会提高你的学习效率。(be bound to)
Additionally，I strongly suggest you set a specific goal and manage your time properly，_____________________________________________________________________．
2．由于大家都在强调英语的重要性，我们创建了这个网站——www．easyenglish．com——来提高你们对英语学习的兴趣。(as 引导原因状语从句)
________________________________________________________________，we have founded this website—www．easyenglish．com—to boost your taste for English learning．
3．Shanghai is one of the biggest cities in China．It has developed rapidly in recent years．(名词短语作同位语)
→Shanghai，____________________________，has developed rapidly in recent years．
4．我非常感谢我的父母和老师，因为他们投入了大量时间和精力培养我。(owe sb． sth．)
I ______________________________________ because they have devoted quantities of time and energy to cultivating me．
5．她不遗余力地实现她的目标，而不是放弃。(rather than)
____________________________， she spared no effort to achieve her goal．
假如你是李华，你的英国朋友Jim所在的学校要组织学生来中国旅行，有两条线路可以选择：“长江之行”和“泰山之旅”。Jim来信希望你能给他一些建议。请你给他回一封信，内容包括：
1．你建议的线路；
2．你的理由；
3．你的祝愿。
注意：1．写作词数应为80个左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Dear Jim,
Yours，
Li Hua
写作微练
①我很高兴收到你的来信，知道你要来中国了。
____________________________________ and know you're coming to China．
②长江游和泰山游这两条旅行路线，我都极力推荐。
Of the two trips to the Yangtze River and the Mount Tai, ________________________．
③就我个人而言，我更喜欢长江之行——(长江是中国)最长的河流和中国文明的母亲河之一。
Personally, I ________________________________________—the longest river in China and one of the mother rivers of Chinese civilization．
④从这次旅行中，你可以学到很多关于中国和中国人的历史。
From this trip, you can ____________________________________ and Chinese people．
⑤此外，沿河的风景是令人惊叹的。
Moreover, _____________________________________________________________________．
⑥这就是为什么我认为长江之行将是一个更好的选择的原因。
____________________________________ the trip along the Yangtze River will be a better choice．
句式升级
⑦用定语从句合并句③和句④。
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妙笔成篇
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语料积累
教材 语料 亮词 bound；thunder；enrol；proceed to；astonish；frost；border；harbour；shore；massive；awesome；spectacular；freezing；misty
美句 1．Edmonton is freezing cold in winter，with daily temperatures averaging －10℃． 2．However，they did not anticipate seeing such an open country，and were truly amazed． 3．Seen from the train window，the mountains and forests of Canada looked massive． 4．The next morning，the two girls arose early to take the train to Lake Louise，passing through the Canadian Rockies． 5．The train thundered on，through the rolling hills．The bushes and maple trees outside their windows were red，gold and orange，and there was frost on the ground，confirming that autumn had arrived in Canada．
拓展 语料 单词 uneasy 不安的； unstable 不稳定的；unpeaceful 不平静的；disappoint 使失望；let-down 失望； pace 踱步； chock 窒息； tense 紧张的；desperate 绝望的
语块 sink into hopelessness / desperation陷入绝望； be overcome/overwhelmed/seized by disappointment/desperation / despair/hopelessness 非常失望/ 绝望； throw up one's hands in despair 感到很绝望； fall into despair / abandon oneself to despair 陷入绝望； weep bitter tears of disappointment失望地痛哭流涕； to one's great disappointment 令某人非常失望的是； cheesed off失望的； with growing anxiety 愈发不安；with butterflies in one's stomach 紧张不安；set one's nerves on edge 心烦意乱；ants in one's pants 坐立不安；sit on pins and needles如坐针毡；hide one's nervousness 掩饰紧张；with one's heart in one's mouth提心吊胆；pace up and down 踱来踱去；put sb． on edge 让某人感到紧张不安；palms are sweaty 手心冒汗；swallow every ray of hope吞噬了所有希望
句型 1．After a few weeks, our confidence gave way to hopelessness． 几周过后，我们信心破灭，取而代之的是绝望。 2．Tony was suddenly thrown into a world of darkness and sank into hopelessness． 托尼感觉就像被投入了一个黑暗的世界，陷入了绝望。 3．He gazed at the confusion around him and a feeling of despair seized/overwhelmed/swallowed him． 面对周围的混乱情况，他深感绝望。 4．Overcome with bitter disappointment at his failing to win a prize, he locked himself in his room． 他对未能获奖感到极度失望，于是把自己锁在房间里。
语料运用
①外面的雨不停地下着，黑夜似乎吞噬了所有的希望。(as引导状语从句)
____________________ ceaselessly outside, the darkness of the night seemed to swallow every ray of hope．
②我独自一人坐在房间里，紧张不安，只有雨滴打在窗户上的啪嗒声陪伴着我。 (with复合结构)
I sat alone in my room, ________________________________ and the patter of the drop against the window accompanying me．
③我的心无法控制地狂跳，我感觉好像被投入了一个黑暗的世界。(as if)
My heart raced uncontrollably, and I felt ____________________________________．
④在刚刚参加的那次面试中，我出了大错，被拒绝的感觉就像在我脸上重重地打了一巴掌。(slap)
The job interview I had just left had gone horribly wrong, and the rejection ________________________________________________．
⑤我的积蓄越来越少，未来看起来毫无希望而不确定。(look)
My savings became less, and the future ____________________________．
⑥每一次寻找出路的尝试似乎都是徒劳的，让我淹没在绝望和焦虑的海洋中。(动词-ing形式短语作状语)
Every attempt to find a way out seemed fruitless, ________________________．
⑦一想到要面对新的一天，不用说它可能带来的挑战，我就感到深深的不安了。(fill sb． with)
The thought of facing another day, let alone the challenges it might bring, ____________________________________________．
⑧在这一刻，世界变得冷酷无情，我挣扎着在黑暗中寻找一丝光明。(struggle to)
At this moment, the world felt cold and unforgiving, and I ________________________________________________ amidst the darkness．
1 / 15核心 词汇 1．arise vi．起身；出现；由……引起 2．massive adj．巨大的；非常严重的 3．bound adj．准备前往(某地)；一定会 4．scenery n．风景；景色 5．highlight n．最好或最精彩的部分vt．突出；强调；使醒目 6．anticipate vt．预料；预见；期望 7．anyhow adv．(结束交谈或转换话题时)不过；反正 8．proceed vi．行进；继续做 9．accent n．口音
阅读 词汇 1．craft n．手艺；工艺；技艺 2．antique n．古物；古董 adj．古老的；古董的 3．spectacular adj．壮观的；壮丽的；惊人的 n．壮丽的场面；精彩的表演 4．peak n．顶峰；山峰；尖形 5．curtain n．窗帘 6．border n．国界；边界(地区) 7．toast n．烤面包片；吐司；干杯 vt．为……干杯 vt．& vi．烤(尤指面包) 8．duration n．持续时间；期间 9．harbour n．(海)港；港口 10．shore n．岸；滨 11．dusk n．黄昏；傍晚 12．photographer n．摄影师；拍照者
拓展 词汇 1．pleasant adj．令人愉快的；友好的→please vt．使高兴；讨好 vi．喜欢；愿意→pleased adj．高兴的；满意的→pleasure n．快乐；玩乐；乐事 2．literature n．文学→literary adj．文学的→literally adv．字面上；真正地 3．breath n．呼吸的空气→breathless adj．气喘吁吁的→breathe vt．& vi．呼吸 4．freeze vi．& vt．结冰；(使)冻住→freezing adj．极冷的；冰冻的→frozen adj．结冰的，冷冻的 5．astonish vt．使十分惊讶；使吃惊→astonishing adj．非常惊人的；令人十分吃惊的→astonished adj．感到十分惊讶的→astonishment n．惊讶 6．mist n．薄雾；水汽→misty adj．多雾的；模糊的 7．advertise vt．& vi．(为……)做广告；宣传；征聘→advertisement n．广告；启事
高频 短语 1．take sb．'s breath away 令人惊叹 2．in addition to 除……之外(还) 3．in the distance 在远处 4．go through 穿过；经历；检查 5．a bunch of 一束；一串；一群；大量 6．contrary to 相反的；相对立的 7．owe sth．to sb．欠(某人情)；把……归功于某人 8．all the way 一路上；自始至终，一直；完全地 9．pass through 穿过 10．proceed to sth．进而做(参加) 11．in contrast to 与……截然不同；相比之下
句型 公式 1．Rather than travel by commercial airline all the way，they decided to fly to Vancouver and then take the train．(rather than连接并列成分) 她们没有一路乘坐商业航班，而是决定先飞到温哥华，然后再乘坐火车。 2．Seen from the train window，the mountains and forests of Canada looked massive．(过去分词短语作状语) 从火车窗口往外望去，加拿大的山脉和森林显得很辽阔。 3．Looking at the beautiful scenery，they both agreed that it was the most awesome journey they had ever taken．(动词-ing形式短语作状语) 看着这美丽的风景，她们两人一致认为这是她们有生以来最棒的旅行。 4．It was not until 9：30 a．m．that they finally reached the capital of Ontario，Toronto．(It is/was not until．．．that．．．) 直到上午九点半，她们才终于抵达安大略的省会多伦多。
During my two years of study in China，I collected a bunch of wonderful memories and gained 1．massively (massive) extensive knowledge about this great country．One of the 2．pleasant/pleasing (please) memories was the visit to Zijin Mountain，3．which was literally challenging because of the long hours of journey before reaching 4．the peak．We arose early in the misty morning when the trees were still 5．covered (cover) with frost，and the cold weather seemed 6．to freeze (freeze) my hands off．However，the sight of the awesome sceneries alongside the mountain road took my breath away．
When we arrived at the top，the spectacular sunrise really 7．astonished (astonish) us．One of my friends，8．acting (act) as our photographer，took a photo of us．All in all，I think the highlight of climbing 9．mountains(mountain) is what we experience all the way rather than what we finally see at the peak．The experience is bound to leave a deep impression 10．on me．
1．arise vi．(arose，arisen)起身；出现；(由……)引起
①Mental problems are likely to arise(arise) from a physical cause，so it is important to stay physically healthy．
②He arose (arise)，gathered all his courage to take a bite and was astonished to find the cake not so bad．
读后续写之行为描写
当情绪出现时，与其摆脱它们，不如关注它们，试着理解它们想要传递的信息。
When emotions arise，instead of getting rid of them，pay attention to them and try to understand the messages they are trying to deliver．
◎arise from/out of由……引起/产生
◎arise from one's seat 某人从座位上站起来
◎raise vt．提升；提高
arouse vt．激起；引起
◎(国家地理)Sewing is one of the oldest of the textile arts，arising in the Paleolithic era．
缝纫是最古老的纺织艺术之一，起源于旧石器时代。
2．contrary adj．相反的；相对立的 n．相反的事实(或事情)
①(北师大版选择性必修第二册Unit 4改编)If you think that Rowan Atkinson is anything like his famous creation，then you are in for a surprise．On/Quite the contrary，he is nothing like Mr Bean．
②(译林版选择性必修第三册Unit 3)Contrary to popular history books，most academic books tend to adopt a more analytical and serious approach to studying history．
③I was requested to carry on with my work unless ordered to the contrary．
应用文写作之演讲稿
与普遍的看法相反，读英文报Youth没有浪费我的时间；恰恰相反，它提高了我的整体能力。
Contrary to popular belief，reading the English newspaper Youth doesn't waste my time；on the contrary，it improves my overall competence．
◎(be) contrary to与……相反；与……背道而驰；违背
◎on/quite the contrary与此相反；恰恰相反
to the contrary相反的；相反地
◎(卫报)This is contrary to experience and to the conclusions of modern risk management．
这与经验和现代风险管理的结论相反。
◎(匹兹堡邮政公报)Continuing to do so when the evidence points in a contrary direction is immoral．
当证据指向相反的方向时，继续这样做是不道德的。
3．owe vt．欠(账、债、情等)
①(北师大版选择性必修第二册Unit 5)We owe so much of our knowledge and understanding of the world to people like Bacon and Galilei，who were brave enough to step out from the shadows of conventional thought in order to find the kingdom of knowledge that today's civilisation is built upon．
②(外研版选择性必修第二册Unit 5)This intervention is a long，much-delayed ending to a sad story，but we humans owe it to the island to give it a happy ending．
③He thinks that his health is improving owing (owe) to regular exercise and a balanced diet．
应用文写作之道歉信
我应该向你道歉，因为周五下午我不能和你一起去书店了。
I owe you an apology /owe an apology to you for not going to the bookstore with you on Friday afternoon．
◎owe sb．sth．＝owe sth．to sb．欠某人某物
owe sth．to sb．/sth．把……归功/归因于……
owe sb．a lot/a great deal非常感谢某人
owe sb．an apology/gratitude向某人道歉/道谢
owe it to sb．that．．．为……而感谢某人；把……归功于某人
◎owing to因为；由于
◎(华盛顿时报)We owed it to our fans，the city and our team to play better than we had played．
为了我们的球迷、这座城市和我们的球队，我们应该踢得比以前更好。
4．rather than而不是(连接两个并列成分)
①(外研版必修第二册Unit 2)People are also discovering the fun of interacting with the celebrations，rather than simply watching(watch) as part of an audience．
②(北师大版选择性必修第三册 Unit 7)You have a chance to choose to build a career，rather than being told (tell) to stay or to go．
③It was the professor rather than his assistants that was (be) to blame for what had happened in the lab．
④They said the passengers，rather than the young man，were(be) responsible for the incident．
⑤I firmly believe children should be taught to cooperate rather than to compete (compete)．
读后续写之行为描写
尽管面对许多巨大的困难，但我宁愿死也不愿放弃。
①Regardless of many massive difficulties，I would rather die than give up．
②Despite many massive difficulties，I would die rather than give up．
③In spite of many massive difficulties，I prefer to die rather than give up．
◎rather than连接的两个并列成分作主语时，谓语与rather than前面的成分在人称和数上保持一致。
◎常见的含rather than的句型：
宁愿做……也不做……
◎(2024·新课标Ⅱ卷)She writes from the practical angle of a business person rather than as an academic，making for a guide which is highly accessible and informative and which，by the close，will make you feel almost as smart as AI．
她从一个商业人士而非学者的实际角度出发，撰写了一本非常通俗易懂、内容丰富的指南，读完后会让你觉得自己几乎和人工智能一样聪明。
5．all the way 一路上；自始至终，一直；完全地
①(译林版必修第一册Unit 3)Friends should be carefully chosen and relationships carefully developed．In this way，we can better walk the “path of life” with the comfort，advice and help from our trusted friends．
②(北师大版必修第二册Unit 5)While he was on the way to Antarctica，he received a message from the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen which said he was going south，too．
③Anne answered Helen by explaining that love was like the sun and clouds in a way．
④I recommend you to participate in some activities，but never let your social life get in the way of your study．
应用文写作之旅游话题
我们的行李一直被托运到最终目的地。
Our luggage was checked all the way through to our final destination．
◎in a way在某种程度上
by the way顺便提一下
in the way妨碍；挡道
◎in this way用这种方法
on the way to．．．在去……的途中
in no way一点也不，决不
◎(先驱晨报)If you take the bus all the way，the trip will take 97 minutes but cost $3 less．
如果你全程乘坐公共汽车，将花费97分钟，但却少花了3美元。
◎(旧金山纪事报)These easily work all the way through a meal，especially if you're serving fish．
这些很容易在一顿饭中发挥作用，尤其是当你把鱼端上桌的时候。
Ⅰ．单句语法填空
1．A massive flood struck the city this June and masses of people lost their lives．(mass)
2．To tell the truth，the spectacular scenery literally took my breath (breathe) away．
3．I froze (freeze) with shock，feeling as if I had been thrown into a dark world．
4．Regardless of the fact that large quantities of problems have arisen (arise) so far，he is determined to go on with the project．
5．You've done so much work that you're bound to pass (pass) the exam．
6．The instant he finished his speech，the hall was filled with thunderous (thunder) applause．
7．As has been anticipated，the hard-working worker proceeded to the next challenging task．
8．I must put an advertisement in the newspaper to advertise my new shop．(advertise)
9．The photographer has photographed many famous film stars．(photograph)
10．The pleasant/pleasing atmosphere in the room greatly pleased me，which brought me much pleasure．(please)
Ⅱ．一词多义/熟词生义
1．peak
A．n．顶峰 B．adj．巅峰状态的 C．adj．最大值的 D．v．达到最大值
(1)For the study，191 women with an average age of 50 took a bicycle exercise test until they were tired out to measure their peak cardiovascular capacity(心血管容量)．C
(2)But that changed when a system of high-tech mirrors was introduced to reflect sunlight from neighboring peaks into the valley below． A
(3)While clean energy is increasingly used in our daily life，global warming will continue for some decades after CO2 emissions peak． D
(4)With every planted food，Loe noted，there's a moment when it's bursting with its absolute peak flavor． B
2．(2023·全国乙卷)Jacqueline Felice de Almania (c．1322) highlights the suspicion that women practicing medicine faced． C
A．做标记 B．挑染 C．强调
3．I'm worried I'll get nervous and freeze on stage．I might forget how to spell everything，even my own name． A
A．(因害怕等)停住不动
B．结冰
C．使固定不动
4．A fire drill will be conducted in your residence hall every semester． B
A．钻(头) B．训练 C．程序
Ⅲ．写作迁移
1．此外，我强烈建议你设定一个明确的目标，合理地管理你的时间，这一定会提高你的学习效率。(be bound to)
Additionally，I strongly suggest you set a specific goal and manage your time properly，which is bound to improve your study efficiency．
2．由于大家都在强调英语的重要性，我们创建了这个网站——www．easyenglish．com——来提高你们对英语学习的兴趣。(as 引导原因状语从句)
As everyone highlights the importance of English，we have founded this website—www．easyenglish．com—to boost your taste for English learning．
3．Shanghai is one of the biggest cities in China．It has developed rapidly in recent years．(名词短语作同位语)
→Shanghai，one of the biggest cities in China，has developed rapidly in recent years．
4．我非常感谢我的父母和老师，因为他们投入了大量时间和精力培养我。(owe sb．sth．)
I owe my parents and teachers gratitude because they have devoted quantities of time and energy to cultivating me．
5．她不遗余力地实现她的目标，而不是放弃。(rather than)
Rather than give up，she spared no effort to achieve her goal．
假如你是李华，你的英国朋友Jim所在的学校要组织学生来中国旅行，有两条线路可以选择：“长江之行”和“泰山之旅”。Jim来信希望你能给他一些建议。请你给他回一封信，内容包括：
1．你建议的线路；
2．你的理由；
3．你的祝愿。
注意：1．写作词数应为80个左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Dear Jim，
Yours，
Li Hua
写作微练
①我很高兴收到你的来信，知道你要来中国了。
I'm cheerful to receive your letter and know you're coming to China．
②长江游和泰山游这两条旅行路线，我都极力推荐。
Of the two trips to the Yangtze River and the Mount Tai，both are highly recommended．
③就我个人而言，我更喜欢长江之行——(长江是中国)最长的河流和中国文明的母亲河之一。
Personally，I prefer the tour along the Yangtze River—the longest river in China and one of the mother rivers of Chinese civilization．
④从这次旅行中，你可以学到很多关于中国和中国人的历史。
From this trip，you can learn a lot about the history of China and Chinese people．
⑤此外，沿河的风景是令人惊叹的。
Moreover，the scenery along the river is amazing．
⑥这就是为什么我认为长江之行将是一个更好的选择的原因。
That's the reason why I think the trip along the Yangtze River will be a better choice．
句式升级
⑦用定语从句合并句③和句④。
Personally，I prefer the tour along the Yangtze River—the longest river in China and one of the mother rivers of Chinese civilization，from which you can learn a lot about the history of China and Chinese people．
⑧用非限制性定语从句和表语从句合并句⑤和句⑥。
Moreover，the scenery along the river is amazing，which is why I think the trip along the Yangtze River will be a better choice．
妙笔成篇
Dear Jim，
I'm cheerful to receive your letter and know you're coming to China．
Of the two trips to the Yangtze River and the Mount Tai，both are highly recommended．Personally，I prefer the tour along the Yangtze River—the longest river in China and one of the mother rivers of Chinese civilization，from which you can learn a lot about the history of China and Chinese people．Moreover，the scenery along the river is amazing，which is why I think the trip along the Yangtze River will be a better choice．
Hope you'll have a good time in China．
Yours，
Li Hua
语料积累
教材 语料 亮词 bound；thunder；enrol；proceed to；astonish；frost；border；harbour；shore；massive；awesome；spectacular；freezing；misty
美句 1．Edmonton is freezing cold in winter，with daily temperatures averaging －10℃． 2．However，they did not anticipate seeing such an open country，and were truly amazed． 3．Seen from the train window，the mountains and forests of Canada looked massive． 4．The next morning，the two girls arose early to take the train to Lake Louise，passing through the Canadian Rockies． 5．The train thundered on，through the rolling hills．The bushes and maple trees outside their windows were red，gold and orange，and there was frost on the ground，confirming that autumn had arrived in Canada．
拓展 语料 单词 uneasy 不安的；unstable 不稳定的；unpeaceful 不平静的；disappoint 使失望；let-down 失望；pace 踱步；chock 窒息；tense 紧张的；desperate 绝望的
语块 sink into hopelessness/desperation陷入绝望；be overcome/overwhelmed/seized by disappointment/desperation/despair/hopelessness 非常失望/绝望；throw up one's hands in despair 感到很绝望；fall into despair/abandon oneself to despair 陷入绝望；weep bitter tears of disappointment失望地痛哭流涕；to one's great disappointment 令某人非常失望的是；cheesed off失望的；with growing anxiety 愈发不安；with butterflies in one's stomach 紧张不安；set one's nerves on edge 心烦意乱；ants in one's pants 坐立不安；sit on pins and needles如坐针毡；hide one's nervousness 掩饰紧张；with one's heart in one's mouth提心吊胆；pace up and down 踱来踱去；put sb．on edge 让某人感到紧张不安；palms are sweaty 手心冒汗；swallow every ray of hope吞噬了所有希望
句型 1．After a few weeks，our confidence gave way to hopelessness． 几周过后，我们信心破灭，取而代之的是绝望。 2．Tony was suddenly thrown into a world of darkness and sank into hopelessness． 托尼感觉就像被投入了一个黑暗的世界，陷入了绝望。 3．He gazed at the confusion around him and a feeling of despair seized/overwhelmed/swallowed him． 面对周围的混乱情况，他深感绝望。 4．Overcome with bitter disappointment at his failing to win a prize，he locked himself in his room． 他对未能获奖感到极度失望，于是把自己锁在房间里。
语料运用
①外面的雨不停地下着，黑夜似乎吞噬了所有的希望。(as引导状语从句)
As the rain poured ceaselessly outside，the darkness of the night seemed to swallow every ray of hope．
②我独自一人坐在房间里，紧张不安，只有雨滴打在窗户上的啪嗒声陪伴着我。 (with复合结构)
I sat alone in my room，with butterflies in my stomach and the patter of the drop against the window accompanying me．
③我的心无法控制地狂跳，我感觉好像被投入了一个黑暗的世界。(as if)
My heart raced uncontrollably，and I felt as if I had been thrown into a world of darkness．
④在刚刚参加的那次面试中，我出了大错，被拒绝的感觉就像在我脸上重重地打了一巴掌。(slap)
The job interview I had just left had gone horribly wrong，and the rejection felt like a cold hard slap in the face．
⑤我的积蓄越来越少，未来看起来毫无希望而不确定。(look)
My savings became less，and the future looked desperate and uncertain．
⑥每一次寻找出路的尝试似乎都是徒劳的，让我淹没在绝望和焦虑的海洋中。(动词-ing形式短语作状语)
Every attempt to find a way out seemed fruitless，leaving me drowning in a sea of despair and anxiety．
⑦一想到要面对新的一天，不用说它可能带来的挑战，我就感到深深的不安了。(fill sb．with)
The thought of facing another day，let alone the challenges it might bring，filled me with a sense of profound unease．
⑧在这一刻，世界变得冷酷无情，我挣扎着在黑暗中寻找一丝光明。(struggle to)
At this moment，the world felt cold and unforgiving，and I struggled to find a glimmer of light amidst the darkness．
课时数智作业(二十五)
Ⅰ．阅读理解
A 篇(限时6分钟)
(2025·湖北武汉模拟)
Each fall，millions of butterflies across the U．S．and Canada fly up to 4，000 km to central Mexico．Travellers can see the butterflies overwintering on the Western Monarch Trail，a 465-mile，road trip-friendly conservation initiative that links over a dozen stops along the route．
Helping the butterflies
Organisers created educational panels in English and Spanish explaining the butterflies' annual travelling and their trouble．The signs also outline ways travellers can help the butterflies recover，such as by supporting chemical-free farms and planting native nectar (花蜜) gardens．
Why butterflies fly to the California coast
Many stops in Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove and Andrew Molera State Park，are overwintering sites where，from October to February，travellers can see thousands of butterflies gathering in forests in areas with mild temperatures，dappled (斑驳的) sunlight，high dampness，and little to no wind．
Other sites，like the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden and Avila Valley Barn，grow flowers that provide sugary，high-calorie food for the butterflies to eat．Butterflies settling here demonstrate how vital nectaring plants are to their survival．
How to explore the Western Monarch Trail
The butterflies' behaviour varies at different times of day and depending on the weather．In the mornings，while temperatures are still cool，step out of the cabin (木屋) in the Fernwood Resort where you stay overnight，you'll find many butterflies hanging together on the branches and trunks of trees at the overwintering sites．As the day starts to heat up—typically by late morning or early afternoon—you'll be amazed at the phenomenon “sunburst”—the butterflies start flying around in search of nearby nectar．Keep your eyes skyward．Don't grab your camera．Just be in the moment．
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。每年秋天，数百万只蝴蝶从美国和加拿大飞到4 000千米外的墨西哥中部。游客可以在Western Monarch Trail上看到蝴蝶越冬。文章对此进行了详细的介绍。
1．What's the Western Monarch Trail initiative aimed at？( )
A．Providing a travel route．
B．Encountering butterflies．
C．Promoting organic farming．
D．Advocating species conservation．
D [细节理解题。根据第一段和Helping the butterflies部分中的“The signs also outline ways travellers can help the butterflies recover，such as by supporting chemical-free farms and planting native nectar gardens．”可知，Western Monarch Trail计划的目标是倡导物种保护。故选D。]
2．What do we know about Andrew Molera State Park？( )
A．It holds many nectar gardens．
B．It's pleasant throughout winter．
C．It has sufficient food for butterflies．
D．It's home to butterflies all year around．
B [细节理解题。根据Why butterflies fly to the California coast部分中的内容可知，Andrew Molera State Park的整个冬天都很宜人。故选B。]
3．What is guaranteed for the travellers along the Western Monarch Trail？( )
A．Signs to guide the route．
B．Cameras for recording videos．
C．Ready shelters to stay overnight．
D．Experience of watching “sunburst” at dawn．
C [细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“In the mornings，while temperatures are still cool．．．on the branches and trunks of trees at the overwintering sites．”可知，沿着Western Monarch Trail有为旅行者准备的过夜的居所。故选C。]
B 篇(限时7分钟)
(2024·浙江稽阳联谊学校二模)
The sun near the equator is never-ceasing，bearing down as I lead Elaine，a dark brown horse，through thick bushes．It's been a long day on horseback．My legs ache and our camp signals across a ridge of ancient folding hills in the Lolldaiga Range of northern Kenya，a mosaic (镶嵌图案) of twisted landscapes and communities．
Suddenly Elaine's ears flick into alert，and the muscles of her body tense beneath me．Our guide Nicholus stretches out a lean arm towards a bush just metres away．My eyes focus，trying my best to see what the others already have: two amber balls glowing from a shadowed form．It's a young lion，quick and strong，in the middle of the high grass．
A wild silence hangs between us．
Without the defensive hunting vehicle，I feel completely exposed．Peering into the bush，I'm suspended between wonder and terror；the distance between myself and the Savannah's most notorious hunter is unbelievably small．Usually，I'm the one tracking the lion，camera in hand．Now，the lion shifts in my consciousness from object to subject．I shift，too，strongly aware of the soft flesh of my own body．
Nicholus nods his head in the other direction，a safer distance away．He points to shallow holes in the dust．“Look，this is a big lion，and these are young ones，some cubs，” he says．“Probably a mother．” Paw prints marked the earth，each telling the story of more lions，moving in different directions．
It was time to go．
Horseback safaris are still the most immersive way to view wildlife in Kenya．To journey on horseback is to break down the walls—meant to protect，but also to separate us from the natural world．And as we're absorbed in the thrill of the experience，we're vividly reminded of the importance of protecting these wild spaces．
Out here your horse is your translator，responding to the low hiss of a leopard，the soft scent of an elephant herd，the cool morning breeze descending from Mount Kenya's glacial peaks．Your job is to learn how to listen．
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要向读者讲述了作者在肯尼亚骑着马观赏野兽的旅行。
4．Which word can NOT describe the author's horseback journey？( )
A．Thrilling． B．Tiring．
C．Breathtaking． D．Boring．
D [推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句和第四段第一、二句可知，骑着马观赏野兽的旅行不是无聊的。故选D。]
5．What can we learn from paragraphs 3 and 4？( )
A．The author regretted not having driven a vehicle．
B．The author felt extremely tense in case of lions' attack．
C．The author suspected there would be a man-lion battle．
D．The author never expected to break into a lion's world．
B [推理判断题。根据第四段第一、二句可知，作者感觉自己暴露在了狮子的视野内，害怕狮子来袭，充满了惊讶和恐惧。故选B。]
6．Why do people still love engaging horseback travelling in Kenya today？( )
A．Horses are much cheaper than vehicles．
B．Visitors will experience the wildlife anytime．
C．It is an exciting way to enjoy the wildlife．
D．It raises our awareness of protecting wildlife．
D [推理判断题。根据第七段可知，在肯尼亚骑马观赏野兽的旅行至今为止一直是游客们喜欢的沉浸式旅游。在旅行中，除了观赏动物，这种旅行方式也会让游客想起保护这些野生空间的重要性。故选D。]
7．What does the author suggest in the last paragraph？( )
A．Find more animals to feed．
B．Ask your horse for translation．
C．Feel nature with your heart．
D．Listen to the sound of every animal．
C [推理判断题。根据最后一段可以推断，作者想表达骑在马背上观赏野兽的旅行需要游客学会倾听马、其他动物和大自然山川的回应，也就是需要用心去感受大自然。故选C。]
C 篇(限时7分钟)
Standing on the South Pole at the start of the year with the wind blowing across the Antarctic，travel blogger Johnny Ward felt a wave of relief．
In early January 2024，he'd struggled through snow and ice to climb to the top of the Vinson Massif，Antarctica's highest peak．Years before，in 2017，he'd become the first Irish person to visit every country in the world．
Now，after decades of travelling and mountaineering，Ward could claim another world first—the Ultimate Explorer's Grand Slam (大满贯)，which involves reaching the highest peak on every continent，and visiting both the North and South Poles in addition to visiting every country．
“I feel relieved，” Ward recalled as he slowly made his way back to his home in Thailand after climbing to the top of the Vinson Massif and then setting foot on the South Pole．“But also I'm aware I'm a normal guy，not a world-class athlete，so I guess it was more about resilience and determination more than any ability．Although I met with lots of barriers，I overcame them one by one．”
Ward had previously devoted a decade of his life，between 2007 and 2017，to visiting every country in the world．The incredible journey saw him hitchhike (搭便车) a ride on a container ship from Oman to Socotra in Yemen，travel overland from Cairo to Cape Town and travel from South Korea to Australia by bus and by boat．
“It had been a huge life goal，over a decade of my life，and then when I finished that I was aimless and had no idea what to do next，” he said．“I started eating badly，drinking too much，putting on weight and I ignored my business．”
Ward decided that the best way to overcome this was to challenge himself again．He began running ultramarathons (超级马拉松) and climbing mountains，and soon found that with extreme purpose and direction，he was back to loving life again．
So where will Ward go next Space The bottom of the Mariana Trench，the deepest point of the ocean “All good things come after suffering，and I want to share that with people．So that's the next plan，” he said．
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了旅行博主约翰尼·沃德登上了南极洲最高峰文森峰的峰顶的情况。
8．What did Johnny Ward achieve in early January 2024？( )
A．He climbed to the highest peak in Antarctica．
B．He set a new record for travelling in Antarctica．
C．He became the first person to visit the South Pole．
D．He became the first Irish person to visit every country．
A [细节理解题。根据第二段第一句可知，2024年1月初，约翰尼·沃德登上了南极洲最高峰文森峰的峰顶。故选A。]
9．What does the underlined word “resilience” in paragraph 4 refer to？( )
A．The ability to bounce back from difficulties．
B．The quality of being strong and honest．
C．The skill of achieving goals quickly．
D．The power to control one's emotions．
A [词义猜测题。根据第四段最后两句可知，这里描述约翰尼·沃德在克服一个又一个困难时具备的品质，应该是有能力一次又一次地面对并解决困难，所以resilience的意思应该是“恢复力”，和选项A意思一致。故选A。]
10．How did Johnny Ward feel after achieving his life goal in 2017？( )
A．Relaxed． B．Satisfied．
C．Lost． D．Excited．
C [细节理解题。根据第六段可知，约翰尼·沃德在2017年实现人生目标后变得没有目标了，很迷茫。故选C。]
11．Which of the following can best describe Johnny Ward？( )
A．Helpful and motivated．
B．Athletic and generous．
C．Proud and self-centred．
D．Determined and strong-willed．
D [推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，约翰尼·沃德克服了困难，实现了登上南极洲最高峰文森峰的目标，之前花了十年时间访问世界上的每一个国家，由此可得出，他是一个很有决心和意志坚强的人。故选D。]
Ⅱ．完形填空(限时12分钟)
(2025·重庆巴蜀中学模拟)
As a traveller with a disability，I have always avoided cruises．This expedition-style small-ship cruise changed my mind．
When our expedition leader 1 we would make a Zodiac (卓迪船) 2 at Jan Mayen，a tiny island in the Arctic Ocean，I stepped out onto my balcony aboard our ship， 3 to find clear skies and calm seas． 4 ，I was met with a gust of wet wind and a view of mist-covered mountains in the distance．Jan Mayen wasn't on our itinerary (行程)，and due to its 5 location and often unpredictable weather，very few people ever 6 the island．I knew the 7 weren't ideal，but I wasn't going to let that stop me．
In fact，the possibility of 8 adventures was one of the reasons I chose this small-ship cruise．So I 9 joined my shipmates in the mud room，where we put on waterproof clothes and life jackets before hopping in the Zodiacs for a bumpy 10 to a black-sand beach．Even the fierce wind and rain couldn't 11 our excitement as we 12 our way to the beach and hiked to a viewing spot，pausing to photograph little purple flowers 13 the volcanic rocks．
Our visit there wasn't about what we could do or see．It was an opportunity to just be—to exist in a brief 14 on a tiny，often inaccessible，volcanic rock in the Arctic．And that's something I never thought I'd 15 in my lifetime．
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。作者参与了一次前往北极海域小岛Jan Mayen的卓迪船探险活动，尽管天气条件不佳且该岛位置偏远，访问者寥寥无几，作者仍满怀热情地克服困难，与同伴们一同探索了这个难以抵达的火山岩岛屿。这次经历给予了作者前所未有的生命体验，超越了他之前对旅行可能性的认知。
( )1．A．knew B．announced
C．remembered D．replied
B [根据空前“our expedition leader”，空后“we would make a Zodiac
at Jan Mayen，a tiny island in the Arctic Ocean”及语境可知，探险队的队长宣布他们将在北冰洋的一个小岛上进行卓迪船登陆。故选B。]
( )2．A．living B．returning
C．landing D．marking
C [根据下文“I stepped out onto my balcony aboard our ship”可知，作者走出船舱，所以此处是指探险队长宣布将在北冰洋的一个小岛登陆。故选C。]
( )3．A．failing B．choosing
C．struggling D．hoping
D [根据上文“When our expedition leader we would make a Zodiac
at Jan Mayen，a tiny island in the Arctic Ocean，I stepped out onto my balcony aboard our ship”及语境可知，当探险队的队长宣布将在北冰洋的一个小岛登陆时，作者走到船上的阳台，这时他希望看到晴朗的天空和平静的海面。故选D。]
( )4．A．Instead B．Finally
C．Thus D．Otherwise
A [根据上文内容以及空后“I was met with a gust of wet wind and a view of mist-covered mountains in the distance”可知，作者希望看到晴朗的天空和平静的海面，但正相反，他遇到了一阵湿冷的风和远处被雾覆盖的山景。故选A。]
( )5．A．strategic B．remote
C．favourable D．central
B [根据下文“often unpredictable weather，very few people ever the island”可知，很少有人踏上这个小岛，是因为其偏远的位置和常常不可预测的天气。故选B。]
( )6．A．set foot on B．fell victim to
C．kept track of D．gained control of
A [根据上文“and due to its location and often unpredictable weather”及语境可知，Jan Mayen小岛位置偏远，天气常常不可预测，所以很少有人能踏上这个岛屿。故选A。]
( )7．A．constructions B．conditions
C．descriptions D．distributions
B [根据上文“I was met with a gust of wet wind and a view of mist-covered mountains in the distance”可知，由于现在的天气不好，所以登岛的条件并不理想。故选B。]
( )8．A．unwanted B．unsecured
C．unplanned D．unauthorised
C [根据上文“Jan Mayen wasn't on our itinerary”可知，探险队的队长临时决定登陆北冰洋的一个小岛，所以这正是作者选择这艘小船航行的原因之一，即未被计划的冒险。故选C。]
( )9．A．mistakenly B．nervously
C．routinely D．happily
D [根据上文“In fact，the possibility of adventures was one of the reasons I chose this small-ship cruise．”可知，作者选择这趟小型游轮旅行的原因之一就是可能发生的没有计划的冒险，所以作者非常快乐地和船员们待在一起。故选D。]
( )10．A．walk B．flight
C．ride D．path
C [根据空前“hopping in the Zodiacs”和空后“to a black-sand beach”可知，此处指作者乘坐船去往黑沙滩。“a bumpy ride” 特指乘坐卓迪船经过波涛汹涌的水面，前往黑沙滩的旅程。故选C。]
( )11．A．dampen B．share
C．convey D．fuel
A [根据空前“Even the fierce wind and rain couldn't ”，空后“our excitement”及语境可知，恶劣的天气阻止不了作者他们到达黑沙滩的兴奋。故选A。]
( )12．A．changed B．lost
C．fought D．made
D [根据上文“we put on waterproof clothes and life jackets before hopping in the Zodiacs for a bumpy to a black-sand beach”可知，恶劣的天气阻止不了作者他们到达黑沙滩的兴奋。make one's way为固定短语，意为“前进……”。故选D。]
( )13．A．in response to B．in view of
C．in contrast to D．in defense of
C [根据空前“little purple flowers”以及空后“the volcanic rocks”可知，此处指拍摄那些小巧的紫色花朵时，特别注意到了它们与周围火山岩的鲜明对比。故选C。]
( )14．A．moment B．experiment
C．glance D．ceremony
A [根据上文“Our visit there wasn't about what we could do or see．”及语境可知，作者觉得这次旅行的意义在于他们在登上常人难以到达的北极火山岩小岛上宝贵而短暂的时刻。故选A。]
( )15．A．value B．need
C．miss D．experience
D [根据上文“As a traveller with a disability，I have always avoided cruises．”可知，作为残疾人，作者从未想过乘坐游轮去探险，所以登上常人难以到达的北极火山岩小岛是他从未想过会体验到的事情。故选D。]
Ⅲ．应用文写作(限时13分钟)
你校英语社团组织学生对近二十年人们旅游出行方式的变化进行了一个暑期问卷调查，请你根据调查结果提供的信息写一篇报告，内容包括：
1．分析图表数据；
2．简述变化的原因；
3．预测未来趋势。
注意：1．写作词数应为80个左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Report on Travel Mode Preferences
【参考范文】
Report on Travel Mode Preferences
Recently，an investigation into travel mode preferences has been carried out．As can be apparently seen from the chart，the past two decades witnessed a rise in plane，high-speed train and private car usage．But bus travel has declined．Bus travel has declined due to faster and more convenient alternatives．
Looking ahead，air travel along with high-speed train is expected to continue growing．Private car usage may steadily increase as income levels rise，while bus travel is likely to keep declining．
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