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Section Ⅳ “Developing ideas”的课文习读环节
文意整体把握
Ⅰ.理清文脉结构
Ⅱ.把握主旨大意
1．What's the main idea of the passage？( )
A．The beautiful scenery of Shennongjia.
B．Rare animal and plant resources in Shennongjia.
C．People's efforts to protect Shennongjia.
D．The reason why Shennongjia was onto the UNESCO World Heritage List.
2．Read the passage and match the main idea with each part.
Part 1 第1～2段 A.The summary of the speech.
Part 2(第3～5段)B．Efforts of scientists and local people's protection for Shennongjia.
Part 3 第6～7段 C.The reasons why Shennongjia was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Part 4 第8～9段 D.Introduction to the topic of the speech.
文意深度理解
(一)阅读理解
1．Why is Shennongjia on the UNESCO World Heritage List？( )
A．Because Shennongjia has the forests stretching on and on.
B．Because Shennongjia is named after the legendary father of Chinese herbal medicine.
C．Because Shennongjia owns the mysterious creature called “Yeren”．
D．Because Shennongjia reaches the two criteria required by the list.
2．What is mentioned in paragraphs 3～4？( )
A．Scientists can barely observe the ecological and biological processes in Shennongjia.
B．The region rises from 400 metres to 3,000 metres above sea level in Shennongjia.
C．There is a good balanced natural environment in Shennongjia.
D．Some of the plants and animals' fossils can be found in Shennongjia.
3．What is the second criterion required by the list in Shennongjia？( )
A．Shennongjia owns the characteristic of well-known biodiversity.
B．The local people take things from nature without causing damage.
C．Shennongjia is obviously one of the most“complete” natural areas.
D．People of Shennongjia live and work in harmony with nature.
4．What is the most impressive aspect of Shennongjia for the speaker？( )
A．The local village is known for its home-made honey.
B．The local people take things from nature without damaging the environment.
C．The earliest species of Chinese bees in Shennongjia.
D．The scientists supply food to the monkeys in freezing winter.
5．What is the purpose of the lecture？( )
A．To introduce Shennongjia, the UNESCO World Heritage to the world.
B．To attract many tourists to visit Shennongjia，the UNESCO World Heritage.
C．To explain the reason for its place on the UNESCO World Heritage List and arouse the awareness of protecting the environment.
D．To answer some questions about Shennongjia put by audience.
(二)阅读表达
1．What is a naturally-balanced environment
2．What aspects of Shennongjia meet the need of the UNESCO World Heritage List
3．According to the passage, what has been done to protect the ecology of Shennongjia
4．Which part of Shennongjia impresses you most Why
|阅|读|技|能|提|升|
根据行文手法，把握写作意图
本文是一篇演讲稿。演讲稿的开头讲究先声夺人，富有吸引力，在全篇中占据重要的地位。常见的开头方式有：①开门见山，亮出主旨；②叙述事实，交代背景；③提出问题，发人深思；④引用警句，引出下文。本文采用的是第三种方式，作者在第二段中提出了一连串的问题，引导听众思考“神农架为什么会入选联合国教科文组织的《世界遗产名录》”。这些问题的提出是为了制造悬念，启发思考及利用听众欲知答案的心理吸引听众的注意力。
(一)赏用词之妙
1．Is it its forests that stretch on and on like great green seas
赏析：本句中的动词stretch形象地描绘了森林连绵不绝、广袤无垠的景象。
2．UNESCO awarded Shennongjia this status because it meets two criteria required by the list.
赏析：本句中的动词awarded, meets及required运用得非常贴切，准确、高效地传达了文意。动词决定着句子的骨架结构和核心意义，准确与灵活地运用动词可以增加语言的生动性。
3．In winter, scientists brave heavy snow and freezing temperatures to supply food to the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey.Thanks to their efforts, the monkey's population has doubled since the 1980s.Their number reached over 1,300 in 2015 and continues to grow.
赏析：此处的brave及double都属于词性活用，二者的常用义均为形容词，此处皆用作动词，增加了语言的生动性、灵活性。
①Beijing University awarded him an honorary degree.
________________________________________________________________________
②He braved the bad weather to attend the activity.
________________________________________________________________________
(二)赏句式之高
1．It is also one of the rare locations in the world where scientists can observe in real time the ecological and biological processes that occur as the plants and animals develop and evolve.
赏析： 本句中使用了where及that引导的定语从句，分别修饰先行词the rare locations及the ecological ... processes，同时又运用了as引导的时间状语从句，详细地介绍了神农架入选《世界遗产名录》的原因。
2．What is special about the honey is that it is produced by the earliest species of Chinese bee.
赏析：本句中What引导的主语从句对要表达的内容起到了突出强调的作用，同时也使句式多样化，提升了文章的档次。
①He's got himself into a dangerous situation ______________________________________.
他陷入了一种危险的境地，他可能会失去对飞机的控制。
②______________________________________has now become a reality.
曾经被认为不可能的事情现在已经变成了现实。
(三)赏描摹之韵
1．(写作与修辞手法)So you might ask：why Shennongjia Is it its forests that stretch on and on like great green seas Is it the legendary father of Chinese herbal medicine, Shennong, after whom the park is named Or is it the mysterious creature called “Yeren” (wild man) that has captured the imagination of the world
赏析： 此处先用一个问句引出下文的内容，启发听众思考，然后紧跟着使用了三个一般疑问句，层层发问，引人深思，既激发了听众的兴趣，又调动了现场的气氛。同时，第二句中运用了比喻的修辞手法，将森林比作绿色的海洋，凸显了神农架的自然环境优势。
2．(写作手法)According to official statistics, over 3,000 plant species have been recorded there.This represents more than ten per cent of China's total floral richness.Shennongjia supports more than 600 vertebrate species, including the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey and the Clouded Leopard.Additionally, around 4,300 insect species have been recorded.
赏析：此处在引用数据进行说明时，数字的前面使用了over, more than, around等表示约数的词，体现出作者用词的严谨性，这种表达方式常见于说明文中。
①(2024·新高考Ⅰ卷)____________________ whether a person reads a text onscreen or on paper And ________________________ and viewing content as effective as reading the written word when covering the same material？The answers to both questions are often “no.”
屏幕阅读(电子阅读)与纸质阅读，理解一样吗？就内容相同的材料而言，视听与阅读效果一样吗？对这两个问题的回答通常是否定的。
②Located in the northwest of Beijing, the Great Wall is a famous tourist attraction, _________________________________________________.
长城位于北京西北部，是著名的旅游景点，有2 000多年的历史。
Section Ⅳ
NO.1 精阅读
文意整体把握
Ⅰ.①ecological and biological ②biodiversity ③causing damage
④awareness
Ⅱ.1.D
2．Parts 1～4 DCBA
文意深度理解
(一)1～5 DCABC
(二)1.An environment that allows the many and various species to live and prosper.
2．It is one of the most “complete” natural areas in the world and has incredible biodiversity.
3．Scientists make great efforts to look after the species there, and the local people are more aware of protecting the environment.
4．Scientists brave heavy snow and freezing temperatures to supply food to the Golden Snub nosed Monkey.Harmony between man and animals is the goal of our life.I'm deeply impressed by their commitment and devotion to achieving this goal.
NO.2 美表达
(一)①北京大学授予他荣誉学位。
②他不顾恶劣的天气参加了这次活动。
(二)①where he is likely to lose control over the plane
②What was once regarded as impossible
(三)①Is comprehension the same; are listening to
②with a history of more than 2,000 years(共54张PPT)
Section Ⅳ
“Developing ideas”的课文习读环节
NO 1
精阅读/提升阅读“理解力”
NO 2
美表达/强化写作“基本功”
NO 3
课时跟踪检测
目 录
No.1 精阅读/提升阅读“理解力”
Ⅰ.理清文脉结构
文意整体把握
Ⅱ.把握主旨大意
1．What's the main idea of the passage
A．The beautiful scenery of Shennongjia.
B．Rare animal and plant resources in Shennongjia.
C．People's efforts to protect Shennongjia.
D．The reason why Shennongjia was onto the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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2．Read the passage and match the main idea with each part.
Part 1(第1－2段)A.The summary of the speech.
Part 2(第3－5段)B.Efforts of scientists and local people's protection for Shennongjia.
Part 3(第6－7段)C.The reasons why Shennongjia was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Part 4(第8－9段)D.Introduction to the topic of the speech.
答案：Parts 1～4 DCBA
(一)阅读理解
1.Why is Shennongjia on the UNESCO World Heritage List
A.Because Shennongjia has the forests stretching on and on.
B.Because Shennongjia is named after the legendary father of Chinese herbal medicine.
C.Because Shennongjia owns the mysterious creature called “Yeren”．
D.Because Shennongjia reaches the two criteria required by the list.
文意深度理解
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2．What is mentioned in paragraphs 3～4
A．Scientists can barely observe the ecological and biological processes in Shennongjia.
B．The region rises from 400 metres to 3,000 metres above sea level in Shennongjia.
C．There is a good balanced natural environment in Shennongjia.
D.Some of the plants and animals' fossils can be found in Shennongjia.
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3．What is the second criterion required by the list in Shennongjia
A．Shennongjia owns the characteristic of well-known biodiversity.
B．The local people take things from nature without causing damage.
C．Shennongjia is obviously one of the most“complete” natural areas.
D．People of Shennongjia live and work in harmony with nature.
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4．What is the most impressive aspect of Shennongjia for the speaker
A．The local village is known for its home-made honey.
B．The local people take things from nature without damaging the environment.
C．The earliest species of Chinese bees in Shennongjia.
D．The scientists supply food to the monkeys in freezing winter.
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5．What is the purpose of the lecture
A．To introduce Shennongjia, the UNESCO World Heritage to the world.
B．To attract many tourists to visit Shennongjia，the UNESCO World Heritage.
C．To explain the reason for its place on the UNESCO World Heritage List and arouse the awareness of protecting the environment.
D．To answer some questions about Shennongjia put by audience.
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(二)阅读表达
1．What is a naturally-balanced environment
An environment that allows the many and various species to live and prosper.
2．What aspects of Shennongjia meet the need of the UNESCO World Heritage List
It is one of the most “complete” natural areas in the world and has incredible biodiversity.
3．According to the passage, what has been done to protect the ecology of Shennongjia
Scientists make great efforts to look after the species there, and the local people are more aware of protecting the environment.
4．Which part of Shennongjia impresses you most Why
Scientists brave heavy snow and freezing temperatures to supply food to the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey.Harmony between man and animals is the goal of our life.I'm deeply impressed by their commitment and devotion to achieving this goal.
根据行文手法，把握写作意图
本文是一篇演讲稿。演讲稿的开头讲究先声夺人，富有吸引力，在全篇中占据重要的地位。常见的开头方式有：①开门见山，亮出主旨；②叙述事实，交代背景；③提出问题，发人深思；④引用警句，引出下文。本文采用的是第三种方式，作者在第二段中提出了一连串的问题，引导听众思考“神农架为什么会入选联合国教科文组织的《世界遗产名录》”。这些问题的提出是为了制造悬念，启发思考及利用听众欲知答案的心理吸引听众的注意力。
阅读技能提升
No.2 美表达/强化写作“基本功”
(一)赏用词之妙
1．Is it its forests that stretch on and on like great green seas
赏析：本句中的动词stretch形象地描绘了森林连绵不绝、广袤无垠的景象。
2．UNESCO awarded Shennongjia this status because it meets two criteria required by the list.
赏析：本句中的动词awarded, meets及required运用得非常贴切，准确、高效地传达了文意。动词决定着句子的骨架结构和核心意义，准确与灵活地运用动词可以增加语言的生动性。
3．In winter, scientists brave heavy snow and freezing temperatures to supply food to the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey.Thanks to their efforts, the monkey's population has doubled since the 1980s.Their number reached over 1,300 in 2015 and continues to grow.
赏析：此处的brave及double都属于词性活用，二者的常用义均为形容词，此处皆用作动词，增加了语言的生动性、灵活性。
①Beijing University awarded him an honorary degree.
北京大学授予他荣誉学位。
②He braved the bad weather to attend the activity.
他不顾恶劣的天气参加了这次活动。
仿写训练/翻译句子，注意动词的使用
(二)赏句式之高
1．It is also one of the rare locations in the world where scientists can observe in real time the ecological and biological processes that occur as the plants and animals develop and evolve.
赏析： 本句中使用了where及that引导的定语从句，分别修饰先行词the rare locations及the ecological ... processes，同时又运用了as引导的时间状语从句，详细地介绍了神农架入选《世界遗产名录》的原因。
2．What is special about the honey is that it is produced by the earliest species of Chinese bee.
赏析： 本句中What引导的主语从句对要表达的内容起到了突出强调的作用，同时也使句式多样化，提升了文章的档次。
①He's got himself into a dangerous situation _________________
________________________.
他陷入了一种危险的境地，他可能会失去对飞机的控制。
②___________________________________ has now become a reality.
曾经被认为不可能的事情现在已经变成了现实。
仿写训练/完成句子
where he is likely to
lose control over the plane
What was once regarded as impossible
(三)赏描摹之韵
1．(写作与修辞手法)So you might ask：why Shennongjia Is it its forests that stretch on and on like great green seas Is it the legendary father of Chinese herbal medicine, Shennong, after whom the park is named Or is it the mysterious creature called “Yeren” (wild man) that has captured the imagination of the world
赏析： 此处先用一个问句引出下文的内容，启发听众思考，然后紧跟着使用了三个一般疑问句，层层发问，引人深思，既激发了听众的兴趣，又调动了现场的气氛。同时，第二句中运用了比喻的修辞手法，将森林比作绿色的海洋，凸显了神农架的自然环境优势。
2．(写作手法)According to official statistics, over 3,000 plant species have been recorded there.This represents more than ten per cent of China's total floral richness.Shennongjia supports more than 600 vertebrate species, including the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey and the Clouded Leopard.Additionally, around 4,300 insect species have been recorded.
赏析：此处在引用数据进行说明时，数字的前面使用了over, more than, around等表示约数的词，体现出作者用词的严谨性，这种表达方式常见于说明文中。
①(2024·新高考Ⅰ卷)_______________________ whether a person reads a text onscreen or on paper And ______________ and viewing content as effective as reading the written word when covering the same material？The answers to both questions are often “no.”
屏幕阅读(电子阅读)与纸质阅读，理解一样吗？就内容相同的材料而言，视听与阅读效果一样吗？对这两个问题的回答通常是否定的。
仿写训练/完成句子
Is comprehension the same
are listening to
②Located in the northwest of Beijing, the Great Wall is a famous tourist attraction, __________________________________.
长城位于北京西北部，是著名的旅游景点，有2 000多年的历史。
with a history of more than 2,000 years
No.3 课时跟踪检测
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Every year from March to October, Christian Moullec, also known as “Birdman”， takes to the skies aboard his adapted light aircraft. However, the 58-year-old Frenchman's daily 30-minute flight is not just to enjoy the impressive views, but to guide flocks of lesser white-fronted geese through secure migration paths which the birds can teach future generations.
His deed began in 1995 when he noticed the birds' declining population in the wilds of Lapland，Sweden.To prevent their numbers from decreasing further, Moullec tried to get the threatened species to follow him along migration routes that would protect them from bird hunters.
However，getting grown geese to follow his lead proved challenging.As young geese imitate and follow whomever they view as their parent, Moullec decided to raise the geese from birth.
To help raise funds and heighten awareness of his job to protect not just the geese but birds worldwide，Moullec often allows paying tourists to join him on the 30-minute-long flights aboard his aircraft.In addition to the trained birds flying alongside them, visitors, who come from as far as a 15-hour plane flight away, are treated to a variety of crane and goose species as well as breathtaking views of castles and cities.
He often brings his camera along for the flights, capturing photos not just for their beauty，but for what they describe.Moullec believes the use of agricultural chemicals has done harm to wild European birds, with more than a third disappearing in the last 30 years.“It's a disaster，” he said.“My beautiful images with flying birds should be used to tell this story.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了法国的“鸟人”驾驶轻型飞机引领小白额雁沿着安全的飞行路径迁徙的故事。
1．Why does “Birdman” always fly to the sky on his aircraft
A．To observe geese along their migration routes.
B．To follow geese through safe migration paths.
C．To take visitors to operate his adapted aircraft.
D．To make geese fly safely during the migration.
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“but to guide flocks of ...which the birds can teach future generations”可知，“鸟人”是为了引领小白额雁安全迁徙。
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2．What do we know about “Birdman”？
A．He is a nature lover. B．He is a bird hunter.
C．He is a birdwatcher. D．He is a volunteer pilot.
解析：推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，“鸟人”驾驶轻型飞机引领小白额雁沿着安全的飞行路径迁徙，他还带着游客一起体验这样的旅行，目的是希望人们共同保护鸟类。由此可知，“鸟人”是一个热爱自然的人。
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3．What does Moullec often take photos on his flights for
A．Recording the use of agricultural chemicals.
B．Showing serious damage caused by chemicals.
C．Describing his experiences with flying birds.
D．Capturing the beautiful views of birds and cities.
解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段内容可知，“鸟人”拍照是为了呈现这些照片反映的问题，即农药加速了鸟类的数量减少。
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4．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．Birdman Guides Flocks to Learn to Fly
B．Birdman Finds Birds Disappearing
C．Birdman Helps Flocks Safely Migrate
D．Birdman Protects Birds from Hunters
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解析：标题归纳题。根据第一段尾句“However，the 58-year-old ...can teach future generations.”可知，本文主要讲述了“鸟人”驾驶轻型飞机引领小白额雁沿着安全的飞行路径迁徙的故事。
B
Banff National Park is Canada's firstborn national park and was recognized in 1885.Located in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta，Banff includes 6,641 square kilometers of glaciers and ice fields，thick coniferous forest，and alpine (高山的) scenery.The Icefields Parkway spreads from Lake Louise，connecting to Jasper National Park in the north. Provincial forests and Yoho National Park are neighbors to the west while Kootenay National Park is situated to the south.The main commercial center of the park is the town of Banff, in the Bow River Valley.
The Canadian Pacific Railway was contributory in Banff's early years，building the Banff Springs Hotel and Chateau Lake Louise Hotel in the park and attracting tourists through widespread advertising. In the early 20th century，roads were built in Banff，at times by prisoners of World War Ⅰ，and through Great Depression-era public works projects.As Banff has over three million visitors annually，the health of its ecology has been endangered.In the mid-1990s, Parks Canada launched a two-year study to preserve ecological integrity.
Banff National Park has a subarctic climate(副极地气候) with three ecoregions.The forests feature lodgepole pine at lower heights and Engelmann spruce at higher ones below the tree line, above which are chiefly rocks and ice.Mammal species such as the grizzly bear, cougar, wolverine, moose and bighorn sheep are found along with hundreds of bird species.Reptiles (爬行动物) are also found but only a restricted number of species have been recorded.
The mountains were formed from sedimentary rocks (沉积岩) which were pushed east over newer rock formations，between 80 and 55 million years ago.Over the previous few million years，glaciers have at times covered most of the park，but today are found only on the mountainsides though they include the Columbia Icefield, the largest continuous glacial mass in the Rockies.Erosion from water and ice has molded the mountains into their existing shapes.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章从发展历史、生物多样性以及地质风貌等方面介绍了加拿大第一座国家公园——班夫国家公园。
5．What can we infer about Banff National Park
A．It was built mainly by prisoners.
B．It is the oldest national park in Canada.
C．It is connected to three other provincial parks.
D．It failed to satisfy visitors' demand for commercial activities.
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段第一句可知，班夫国家公园是加拿大第一座国家公园，即它是加拿大最古老的国家公园。
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6．What was a contribution of the Canadian Pacific Railway
A．Building roads in Banff.
B．Constructing hotels in Banff.
C．Preserving the ecology of Banff.
D．Providing multiple railway lines to Banff.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句可知，加拿大太平洋铁路公司的贡献是在班夫建设了两家酒店。
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7．What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A．The biodiversity of Banff.
B．People's limited knowledge of reptiles.
C．The complex climate system of Banff.
D．The mammals' severe living conditions.
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解析：段落大意题。第三段提到班夫国家公园属于副极地气候，分为三个生态区，里面有各类植物、哺乳动物，还有数百种鸟类和爬行动物。由此可知，本段主要描述了班夫的生物多样性。
8．What does the underlined word “molded” most probably mean
A．Stuck. B．Broken.
C．Formed. D．Followed.
解析：词义猜测题。根据最后一段第一句话及画线词所在句中的Erosion可知，水和冰的侵蚀让山形成了当前的形状。故画线词与form为同义词。
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Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Imagine looking out of your window and seeing a whale swim by.That's the sight that surprises New York City residents recently.In the past years, humpback whales have been spotted in the two rivers surrounding the island of Manhattan, the Hudson River and the East River. 9
Experts say that river cleanup efforts have improved water quality and led to an increase in the number of fish there.Fish are on the humpback's menu. 10 The sighting is also an encouraging sign that conservation efforts are helping humpback whales come back.In 1973, the species was listed as the endangered.Now scientists say humpback whales are making a comeback.
By the middle of the 20th century, hunting whales for profit had nearly wiped out many whale species.In 1973, the US set up the Endangered Species Act.People were no longer allowed to hunt them in the US waters.In 1982, the international whaling is illegal worldwide. 11 Last September, it was announced that nine groups of humpback whales are no longer endangered.Four groups are still endangered and a fifth is threatened.
12 The number of them is growing particularly faster in the Southern Hemisphere like Tasman Sea and Coral Sea.And the number of humpback whales in Hawaii has made an amazing recovery.In 1966, there were fewer than 1,500 humpbacks there.Today there are about 10,000.But humpbacks in other parts of the world are still struggling.
13 “We still have a lot of work to do, ” says Angela Somma, head of NOAA Fisheries' endangered species division.“But with the right protection, the number of humpback whales should continue to grow.”
A．Those efforts to save whales are paying off.
B．People are frightened when seeing whales in the river.
C．Last year, one even swam past where the mayor lives.
D．Today there are about 100,000 humpback whales worldwide.
E．The extra food in the rivers is mainly what's attracting the whales.
F．Scientists have carried out further research on the number of the whales.
G．Scientists say that the focus needs to be on the whales that are still struggling.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文，讲述了人们为了保护鲸鱼所作出的努力及取得的成果。
9．选C 上文提到，在过去的几年里，在两条环绕曼哈顿岛的河流里发现了座头鲸。选项C “去年，有一条甚至从市长住的地方游过”承接上文，进一步举例说明，故选C。
10．选E 上文提到，增加的鱼成了座头鲸菜单上的食物。选项E “河中额外的食物是吸引鲸鱼的主要原因”承接上文，这里“额外的食物”就是“增加的鱼”。
11．选A 上文讲的是人们为保护鲸鱼所作出的努力，下文描述的则是这一努力的结果：九组鲸鱼不再处于濒临灭绝的境地。选项A“那些拯救鲸鱼的努力取得了成效”承上启下，符合语境。
12．选D 下文提到“The number of them ...”并列举了世界上不同地区鲸鱼的增长情况。由此可知，空处应该与世界范围内的鲸鱼的数量有关，故选D。
13．选G 下文提到“我们还有很多工作要做”，即对鲸鱼的保护工作目前做的还不够。选项G“科学家们说注意力需要放在那些仍然处在困境中的鲸鱼身上”能够领起下文，符合语境。4 / 4
UNIT 5 课时检测(四) “Developing ideas”的课文习读环节
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Every year from March to October, Christian Moullec, also known as “Birdman”， takes to the skies aboard his adapted light aircraft.However, the 58 year old Frenchman's daily 30 minute flight is not just to enjoy the impressive views, but to guide flocks of lesser white fronted geese through secure migration paths which the birds can teach future generations.
His deed began in 1995 when he noticed the birds' declining population in the wilds of Lapland，Sweden.To prevent their numbers from decreasing further, Moullec tried to get the threatened species to follow him along migration routes that would protect them from bird hunters.
However，getting grown geese to follow his lead proved challenging.As young geese imitate and follow whomever they view as their parent, Moullec decided to raise the geese from birth.
To help raise funds and heighten awareness of his job to protect not just the geese but birds worldwide，Moullec often allows paying tourists to join him on the 30 minute long flights aboard his aircraft.In addition to the trained birds flying alongside them, visitors, who come from as far as a 15 hour plane flight away, are treated to a variety of crane and goose species as well as breathtaking views of castles and cities.
He often brings his camera along for the flights, capturing photos not just for their beauty，but for what they describe.Moullec believes the use of agricultural chemicals has done harm to wild European birds, with more than a third disappearing in the last 30 years.“It's a disaster，” he said.“My beautiful images with flying birds should be used to tell this story.”
1．Why does “Birdman” always fly to the sky on his aircraft
A．To observe geese along their migration routes.
B．To follow geese through safe migration paths.
C．To take visitors to operate his adapted aircraft.
D．To make geese fly safely during the migration.
2．What do we know about “Birdman”？
A．He is a nature lover.
B．He is a bird hunter.
C．He is a birdwatcher.
D．He is a volunteer pilot.
3．What does Moullec often take photos on his flights for
A．Recording the use of agricultural chemicals.
B．Showing serious damage caused by chemicals.
C．Describing his experiences with flying birds.
D．Capturing the beautiful views of birds and cities.
4．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．Birdman Guides Flocks to Learn to Fly
B．Birdman Finds Birds Disappearing
C．Birdman Helps Flocks Safely Migrate
D．Birdman Protects Birds from Hunters
B
Banff National Park is Canada's firstborn national park and was recognized in 1885.Located in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta，Banff includes 6,641 square kilometers of glaciers and ice fields，thick coniferous forest，and alpine (高山的) scenery.The Icefields Parkway spreads from Lake Louise，connecting to Jasper National Park in the north.Provincial forests and Yoho National Park are neighbors to the west while Kootenay National Park is situated to the south.The main commercial center of the park is the town of Banff, in the Bow River Valley.
The Canadian Pacific Railway was contributory in Banff's early years，building the Banff Springs Hotel and Chateau Lake Louise Hotel in the park and attracting tourists through widespread advertising.In the early 20th century，roads were built in Banff，at times by prisoners of World War Ⅰ，and through Great Depression era public works projects.As Banff has over three million visitors annually，the health of its ecology has been endangered.In the mid 1990s, Parks Canada launched a two year study to preserve ecological integrity.
Banff National Park has a subarctic climate(副极地气候) with three ecoregions.The forests feature lodgepole pine at lower heights and Engelmann spruce at higher ones below the tree line, above which are chiefly rocks and ice.Mammal species such as the grizzly bear, cougar, wolverine, moose and bighorn sheep are found along with hundreds of bird species.Reptiles (爬行动物) are also found but only a restricted number of species have been recorded.
The mountains were formed from sedimentary rocks (沉积岩) which were pushed east over newer rock formations，between 80 and 55 million years ago.Over the previous few million years，glaciers have at times covered most of the park，but today are found only on the mountainsides though they include the Columbia Icefield, the largest continuous glacial mass in the Rockies.Erosion from water and ice has molded the mountains into their existing shapes.
5．What can we infer about Banff National Park
A．It was built mainly by prisoners.
B．It is the oldest national park in Canada.
C．It is connected to three other provincial parks.
D．It failed to satisfy visitors' demand for commercial activities.
6．What was a contribution of the Canadian Pacific Railway
A．Building roads in Banff.
B．Constructing hotels in Banff.
C．Preserving the ecology of Banff.
D．Providing multiple railway lines to Banff.
7．What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A．The biodiversity of Banff.
B．People's limited knowledge of reptiles.
C．The complex climate system of Banff.
D．The mammals' severe living conditions.
8．What does the underlined word “molded” most probably mean
A．Stuck. B．Broken.
C．Formed. D．Followed.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Imagine looking out of your window and seeing a whale swim by.That's the sight that surprises New York City residents recently.In the past years, humpback whales have been spotted in the two rivers surrounding the island of Manhattan, the Hudson River and the East River.__9__
Experts say that river cleanup efforts have improved water quality and led to an increase in the number of fish there.Fish are on the humpback's menu. __10__The sighting is also an encouraging sign that conservation efforts are helping humpback whales come back.In 1973, the species was listed as the endangered.Now scientists say humpback whales are making a comeback.
By the middle of the 20th century, hunting whales for profit had nearly wiped out many whale species.In 1973, the US set up the Endangered Species Act.People were no longer allowed to hunt them in the US waters.In 1982, the international whaling is illegal worldwide.__11__ Last September, it was announced that nine groups of humpback whales are no longer endangered.Four groups are still endangered and a fifth is threatened.
__12__ The number of them is growing particularly faster in the Southern Hemisphere like Tasman Sea and Coral Sea.And the number of humpback whales in Hawaii has made an amazing recovery.In 1966, there were fewer than 1,500 humpbacks there.Today there are about 10,000.But humpbacks in other parts of the world are still struggling.
__13__“We still have a lot of work to do, ” says Angela Somma, head of NOAA Fisheries' endangered species division.“But with the right protection, the number of humpback whales should continue to grow.”
A．Those efforts to save whales are paying off.
B．People are frightened when seeing whales in the river.
C．Last year, one even swam past where the mayor lives.
D．Today there are about 100,000 humpback whales worldwide.
E．The extra food in the rivers is mainly what's attracting the whales.
F．Scientists have carried out further research on the number of the whales.
G．Scientists say that the focus needs to be on the whales that are still struggling.
UNIT 5 课时检测(四)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了法国的“鸟人”驾驶轻型飞机引领小白额雁沿着安全的飞行路径迁徙的故事。
1．选D 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“but to guide flocks of ...which the birds can teach future generations”可知，“鸟人”是为了引领小白额雁安全迁徙。
2．选A 推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，“鸟人”驾驶轻型飞机引领小白额雁沿着安全的飞行路径迁徙，他还带着游客一起体验这样的旅行，目的是希望人们共同保护鸟类。由此可知，“鸟人”是一个热爱自然的人。
3．选B 细节理解题。根据最后一段内容可知，“鸟人”拍照是为了呈现这些照片反映的问题，即农药加速了鸟类的数量减少。
4．选C 标题归纳题。根据第一段尾句“However，the 58 year old ...can teach future generations.”可知，本文主要讲述了“鸟人”驾驶轻型飞机引领小白额雁沿着安全的飞行路径迁徙的故事。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章从发展历史、生物多样性以及地质风貌等方面介绍了加拿大第一座国家公园——班夫国家公园。
5．选B 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句可知，班夫国家公园是加拿大第一座国家公园，即它是加拿大最古老的国家公园。
6．选B 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句可知，加拿大太平洋铁路公司的贡献是在班夫建设了两家酒店。
7．选A 段落大意题。第三段提到班夫国家公园属于副极地气候，分为三个生态区，里面有各类植物、哺乳动物，还有数百种鸟类和爬行动物。由此可知，本段主要描述了班夫的生物多样性。
8．选C 词义猜测题。根据最后一段第一句话及画线词所在句中的Erosion可知，水和冰的侵蚀让山形成了当前的形状。故画线词与form为同义词。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文，讲述了人们为了保护鲸鱼所作出的努力及取得的成果。
9．选C 上文提到，在过去的几年里，在两条环绕曼哈顿岛的河流里发现了座头鲸。选项C “去年，有一条甚至从市长住的地方游过”承接上文，进一步举例说明，故选C。
10．选E 上文提到，增加的鱼成了座头鲸菜单上的食物。选项E “河中额外的食物是吸引鲸鱼的主要原因”承接上文，这里“额外的食物”就是“增加的鱼”。
11．选A 上文讲的是人们为保护鲸鱼所作出的努力，下文描述的则是这一努力的结果：九组鲸鱼不再处于濒临灭绝的境地。选项A“那些拯救鲸鱼的努力取得了成效”承上启下，符合语境。
12．选D 下文提到“The number of them ...”并列举了世界上不同地区鲸鱼的增长情况。由此可知，空处应该与世界范围内的鲸鱼的数量有关，故选D。
13．选G 下文提到“我们还有很多工作要做”，即对鲸鱼的保护工作目前做的还不够。选项G“科学家们说注意力需要放在那些仍然处在困境中的鲸鱼身上”能够领起下文，符合语境。
