外研版（2019）选择性必修 第一册Unit 5 Revealing nature单元仿真验收性评价（含解析）
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UNIT 5 单元仿真验收性评价
(时间：100分钟 满分：120分)
班级：________ 姓名：________ 得分：________
第一部分：阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Best Parks to See Wildlife
A recent report from a vacation site listed the total number of species and sizes of several well known national parks.Here are some of them to see the widest variety of animals.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio
Number of species per square meter: 317
Located 20 miles southwest of Cleveland, Ohio, Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a mixed ecosystem of forest and wetlands sheltering a variety of animals.From the boardwalk at Beaver Marsh, watch for water loving mammals or snapping turtles (鳄龟) that can weigh as much as 55 pounds each.More than 200 bird species live in the park.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico
Number of species per square meter: 286
The representative for Carlsbad Caverns is the Brazilian free tailed bat.Every summer, hundreds of thousands of the furry, big eared creatures live in these caves in southeastern New Mexico, attracting crowds at sunset with their spectacular out flight.The Brazilians are one of the 17 bat species that nest at Carlsbad.You might also encounter wild pigs and cave swallows.
Acadia National Park, Maine
Number of species per square meter: 242
The Atlantic Ocean meets the Maine coast at this popular park on Mount Desert Island, providing habitat for wildlife with feet and flippers (鳍状肢)．From the shore, scan the water for the heads of harbor porpoises (鼠海豚) and gray seals.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado
Number of species per square meter: 219
In western Colorado, the 2,722 feet between this park's canyon edge and the Gunnison River below support numerous wildlife habitats.Experienced climbers and hikers who adventure into the inner canyon find collared lizards and mule deer.
1．Which park has the largest number of species per square meter
A．Acadia National Park.
B．Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
C．Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
D．Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
2．What can tourists do in Carlsbad Caverns National Park
A．Watch crowds of flying bats at sunset.
B．Observe 17 swallow species nesting in the city.
C．Play with turtles weighing over 55 pounds.
D．Meet wild pigs in forests and wetlands.
3．Which of the following can be seen in Acadia National Park
A．Cave swallows. B．Gray seals.
C．Mule deer. D．Free tailed bats.
B
Wildlife photographer Sam Turley and his wife Vera found a two week old blesbok (南非白面大羚羊) — whom they named Meme.She was spotted wandering around on her own after her mother passed away.
The pair took Meme in and raised the animal themselves for seven months before releasing her back out into the wild.Neither of them had ever raised a blesbok before.So it required a huge amount of patience and compassion to keep her fit and healthy but it deserved the effort.Meme would follow Vera wherever she went and sometimes the couple would have a blesbok, a dog and a cat all walking together.In the right areas, the blesbok is a really common antelope to see and is therefore often overlooked and under appreciated.It was a privilege to be let into the blesbok's secret world and they learned more about the blesbok than they thought was ever possible.
After releasing Meme back out into the wild, the couple were convinced they would never see her again, until several months later when they were driving around a reserve and happened to come across a herd of blesboks.
Vera called out Meme's name in the hope of finding Meme.Blesboks all look very similar to one another, which makes it very difficult to distinguish individuals.When Vera started to talk, the herd raised their heads and looked over.Vera continued to call Meme and as all the other blesboks lost interest, one individual held her gaze and ran straight up to her.
After rescuing the lonely animal, Sam and Vera found it extremely emotional to have to release her back out into the wild to fend for herself — even though they knew it was the right thing to do.But after having such a strong bond with an animal, it was really difficult to see her go.They had put so much time, effort and energy into raising her but to see her walking in a herd of blesboks made it all worthwhile.
4．What happened to Meme when she was spotted
A．She became an orphan.
B．She was lost in the forest.
C．She was hunted by a couple.
D．She was abandoned by her mother.
5．What was Meme's life with the couple like
A．She was rare to be seen outside.
B．She was hard to be artificially fed.
C．She fitted in well with the whole family.
D．She was under appreciated in the family.
6．Which word can best explain the underlined word “fend” in the last paragraph
A．Look. B．Care.
C．Search. D．Hunt.
7．Which of the following can best describe the act of rescuing the blesbok
A．Effortless. B．Unsatisfactory.
C．Rewarding. D．Heartbreaking.
C
Humans have long known that being in nature is good for the mind and body.From indigenous (本土的) adolescents completing the adult ceremony in the wild to modern East Asian cultures taking “forest baths”， many have looked to nature as a place for healing and personal growth.But the question still remains.How can nature make it
There is no doubt that being in nature reduces the physiological symptoms of stress in our bodies.What this means is that we are less likely to be anxious and fearful in nature, and therefore we can be more open to other people and creative patterns of thought.Also, nature often leads to awe, wonder and respect, all these emotions facilitating everything from physical to mental health.There is also some evidence that exposure to nature impacts the brain.Viewing natural beauty makes specific reward circuits in the brain associated with dopamine release, a chemical that gives us a sense of purpose, joy and energy to pursue our goals.
But, regrettably, people seem to be spending less time outdoors and less time in nature than before.It is also clear that, in the past 30 years, people's levels of stress and sense of “busyness” have risen dramatically.These joint forces have led environmental writer Richard Louv to coin the term “Nature Deficit Disorder”— a form of suffering that comes from a sense of disconnection from nature and its powers.
Perhaps we should take note and try a course corrective.The 19th century philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote about nature, “There I feel that nothing can befall me in life — no disgrace, no calamity.” The science speaks to Emerson's intuition.It's time to realize that nature is more than just a material resource.It's also a pathway to human health and happiness.
8．Why are “indigenous adolescents” and “modern East Asian cultures” mentioned in paragraph 1
A．To clarify a viewpoint.
B．To answer the question below.
C．To present the natural scenery.
D．To show the cultural differences.
9．What does the underlined word “facilitating” in paragraph 2 mean
A．Restricting. B．Exposing.
C．Promoting. D．Covering.
10．What is the tone of the author in writing paragraph 3
A．Uneasy. B．Indifferent.
C．Humorous. D．Proud.
11．What can be the best title for the text
A．Is It Time to Challenge Yourself in Nature
B．Do You Know Nature Is a Material Resource
C．Why Do We Care about the Natural Environment
D．What Can Happen When We Connect with Nature
D
The riches of the natural world aren't spread evenly across the globe.Places like the tropical Andes (安第斯山脉) in South America are packed with unique species, many found no place else on Earth.Previously, the main explanation for the biological riches concentrated in places like the Amazon Basin was that they were such places where new species evolved at a faster rate than other parts of the world.But now, new research on bird evolution may turn that assumption on its head, instead sporting the idea that areas with fewer species actually tend to produce new species faster.
The researchers say the biodiversity coldspots are generally found in harsher (更严酷的) environments featuring freeing, dry and unstable conditions.Though the researchers have found these locations with few bird species tend to produce new ones at high rates, they fail to accumulate many species because the unstable conditions frequently make the new life forms die out.
The more well known hotspots, by contrast, have accumulated their large numbers of species by being warm, hospitable and relatively stable.Indeed, the researchers have found that the countless bird species that call the Amazon home tend to be older in evolutionary terms.That actually accounts for higher species richness there.
“Our results suggest that these hotspots for biodiversity are not hotspots for the evolution of new species，” says Elizabeth Derryberry, an evolutionary biologist at the University of Tennessee.“New species do form in places like the Amazon, just not as frequently as in more extreme environments.”
The researchers managed to collect 1,940 samples (样本) representing 1,287 of the 1,306 bird species from South America.Their analysis revealed that the best predictor of whether an area would produce new species at a high rate was how many species lived there, rather than climate or geographic features like mountains.Species rich areas tended to produce new species more slowly.
On a practical level, the study's findings add new urgency for stopping destroying ecosystems that may look dry and bare, because they may actually be nature's hothouses for the evolution of new species.
12．What is the previous explanation for biodiversity in the Amazon Basin
A．Its species' strong survival abilities.
B．The immigration of foreign species.
C．The rapid evolution of new species.
D．Its vast living space for new species.
13．Why do the bird species in the Amazon tend to be older
A．There's less competition and more chances.
B．It constantly attracts new species to come.
C．It had extreme environments a long time ago.
D．The environment there is stable and favorable.
14．According to the study's findings, what should we do
A．Conserve harsh ecosystems.
B．Help species in hot areas live longer.
C．Develop species rich environments.
D．Limit species in biodiversity coldspots.
15．What is the main idea of the text
A．Bird species prefer to live in harsher ecosystems.
B．Species poor areas may produce new species faster.
C．Tropical areas are home to large numbers of species.
D．Hot areas are more attractive to species than cold areas.
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Keeping curious kids from disrupting wildlife
Interacting with the wild, naturally curious kids tend to collect seashells at the beach or keep small wildlife as pets.__16__ So how to help kids protect the wild while enjoying spending time outsides Here are alternatives for some of the most common outdoor behavior no nos.
Take an interest, not things.Kids show interest in picking flowers, rocks, or shells outdoors.They're part of wildlife's habitat and play an important role.__17__ Let kids explore with a magnifying glass (放大镜) instead of their curious fingers.Let whatever they find outside stay outside.
__18__ It seems a fun idea to throw pieces of bread to ducks.Animals have unique dietary needs that are different from humans.Eating human food can make them sick or become dependent on human food.Bears are an example of animals that often have to be killed after developing a taste for human food.
Admire animal afar, not disrupt nearby.The urge to take a photo with a squirrel, bird, or slow moving turtle can be strong for kids.__19__ Instead, remind kids to stay away and show them how to use a camera's zoom button, or just admire with their eyes.
Take well worn paths, not off road romps (嬉戏). Kicking piles of leaves, stepping on bushes, and walking through forested areas can unintentionally scare wildlife.If surprised animals defend their homes, everyone could get hurt.Nobody likes having a guest come in and destroy their home and act rudely.__20__
A．Keep snacks away from animals.
B．Share food if animals are hungry.
C．Exposure to them develops kids' love and curiosity.
D．The same rule applies to visiting wildlife in their homes.
E．Animals rely on plants for hiding；rocks and shells, for homes.
F．Approaching animals disrupts what they do for survival, such as eating.
G．Despite innocent purposes, kids' curiosity accidentally damages the wild.
第二部分：语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
One morning, I called our pregnant cat Socky to be fed, but she didn't come.I thought she'd probably found somewhere to __21__ her kittens (小猫) and would turn up later.But when Socky didn't come at dinnertime, I really started to __22__.
Socky had a __23__ of having her kittens in strange places, so I __24__ all her hiding places but no Socky.The next day was Saturday and I had the __25__ day to search for her.I rechecked under the house, but no luck.
After lunch I took some __26__ with me in case I found her, and then began searching the back shed (棚屋), which was filled with __27__ boxes.After about an hour of moving boxes from one place to another and back again, I was extremely __28__.I sat down to have a rest when I heard __29__ mewing.I pressed my __30__ against each of the boxes to catch the sounds.
__31__， I found Socky and her three newly born kittens.As the boxes weren't in __32__ condition, I imagined that when Socky jumped into one of the bottom boxes, it must have caused the higher ones to fall, __33__ her in.
Socky was very __34__ to see me and although she was weak, she managed to eat the food I brought her.I named the three kittens.They were all healthy and __35__ to be great mouse catchers just like their mother.
21．A.hide B．nurse
C．feed D．have
22．A.hesitate B．worry
C．regret D．sympathise
23．A.habit B．way
C．chance D．sense
24．A.selected B．checked
C．discovered D．confirmed
25．A.busy B．perfect
C．whole D．big
26．A.water B．food
C．blankets D．clothes
27．A.huge B．heavy
C．empty D．colourful
28．A.tired B．surprised
C．annoyed D．embarrassed
29．A.unique B．lovely
C．loud D．faint
30．A.finger B．nose
C．ear D．mouth
31．A.Finally B．Actually
C．Exactly D．Instantly
32．A.poor B．strange
C．neat D．excellent
33．A.allowing B．taking
C．involving D．shutting
34．A.pleased B．shocked
C．curious D．nervous
35．A.happened B．grew
C．continued D．failed
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
China's pioneer in ecological and biological research of giant pandas, Professor Hu Jinchu, also known as the “panda papa”， passed away __36__ 94 on Thursday night in Nanchong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province.
Hu is __37__ (international) recognized as the founder of the ecological and biological research of giant pandas and is the first man __38__ (study)giant pandas in China.He __39__ (appoint) as the lead expert of a survey team for precious animal resources by the forestry department of Sichuan in 1974.At that time, China was just starting to explore the __40__ (distribute), quantity and reproduction of such species, and the appointment was a significant milestone in this regard.
The task was made quite __41__ (challenge) by the fact that giant pandas were extremely difficult to spot in the wild.But Hu overcame all the difficulties by using an innovative method, __42__ is still used to this day.
After the survey, China decided to further strengthen ecological research __43__ (involve) the species.In 1978, Hu led the establishment of the Wolong National Nature Reserve in Sichuan Province, __44__ world's first field ecology observation station for giant pandas.For almost half a century, he devoted __45__ (he) to research and teaching at China West Normal University.Owing to the efforts made by Chinese zoologists like Hu Jinchu, the giant panda was downgraded from endangered to vulnerable in 2016.
第三部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，你校英文报“自然”栏目拟刊登介绍动植物的文章。请给英国笔友 Nancy 写信约稿，要点如下：
1．栏目介绍； 2.稿件要求； 3.截止日期。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Most of us never forget the person that was there for us in our darkest times.Apparently, penguins don't either.
On a typical day, off the coast of a small Brazilian island, Joao Pereira de Souza headed out fishing.He was disheartened to find that an oil leak had polluted the waters.Staring out at the oily waves he decided it was not a good day to fish.But walking on the beach that day, he found a struggling penguin, covered in oil and starving.
Joao took the penguin home, and spent a whole week gently cleaning it and nursing it back to health.He named it Dindim, a Portuguese word meaning “ice pop”．Dindim is a Magellanic penguin, a species known for living in the seas of South America.In order to breed，they must return to Patagonia, 5,000 miles from Joao's home.
After a week of rehabilitation (康复)．Joao patiently took Dindim back to the sea and taught it how to swim again.When Dindim could swim quite well，Joao took it out into the sea by boat and dropped it off to encourage it to swim back to its home.But when he was back to shore, he found the penguin waiting for him.Joao made two more attempts later, but each time Dindim would just return to Joao's home. It seemed that Dindim had already formed a family bond with Joao and wouldn't leave.
Joao had no choice but to keep the little creature.During the following months.Dindim would follow behind Joao to fish on the coast joyfully.Dindim also liked to lie on Joao's lap letting Joao give it showers, allowing Joao to feed it fish and to pick it up.Joao and his family enjoyed the company of Dindim.But deep inside Joao's heart, he knew Dindim belonged to the wild.Gradually, the hot summer days witnessed the change of its new feathers.Was it time to say goodbye
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式作答。
Suddenly one morning, Joao found Dindim disappeared.
A few months later, Joao heard some familiar cries in his backyard.
UNIT 5 单元仿真验收性评价
第一部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个观赏野生动物的最佳公园。
1．选C 细节理解题。根据每个公园介绍中的“Number of species per square meter(每平方米的物种数量)”内容可知，在Cuyahoga Valley National Park中每平方米的物种数量是最多的。
2．选A 细节理解题。根据Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico部分中“Every summer, hundreds of ...with their spectacular out flight.”可知，在Carlsbad Caverns National Park，游客可以在日落时分欣赏大批蝙蝠飞出去的场景。
3．选B 细节理解题。根据Acadia National Park, Maine部分中“From the shore, scan the water for the heads of harbor porpoises (鼠海豚) and gray seals.”可知，在Acadia National Park，人们能够看到鼠海豚与灰海豹。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Sam夫妇和一只南非白面大羚羊的故事。
4．选A 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“She was spotted wandering around on her own after her mother passed away.”可知，Meme在被发现时已经失去了妈妈，成了孤儿。
5．选C 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Meme would follow ...all walking together.”可知，Meme在这个家里适应得很好。
6．选B 词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句及上下文可知，Sam夫妇把一个两周龄的南非白面大羚羊救回并抚养长大，最终要放归大自然，目的是让它能自己照顾自己，此处fend意为“照看，照料”，与care意思相近。
7．选C 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“They had put ... made it all worthwhile.”可知，救下这只南非白面大羚羊以及之后的一切付出都是值得的。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了接触大自然的好处：促进身心健康。
8．选A 推理判断题。第一段首句首先提出观点，然后举例说明。故作者提及本土青少年和现代东亚文化是为了阐明一个观点：置身大自然对身心都有好处。
9．选C 词义猜测题。根据第二段首句以及画线词所在句和下一句可知，大自然常常让人敬畏、惊叹和尊重，所有这些情感都有助于从身体健康到心理健康的一切。由此可知，画线单词facilitating为“促进”的意思，与C项Promoting意思一致。
10．选A 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“But, regrettably, people seem to be spending less time outdoors and less time in nature than before.”可知，作者写第三段的语气是不安的，对此感到很担忧，regrettably也是答案的提示词。
11．选D 标题归纳题。根据第一段并结合全文内容可知，文章介绍了接触大自然的好处：促进身心健康。由此可知，“当我们与自然联系时，会发生什么？”为最佳标题。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。一项新研究表明，物种较少的地区比生物多样性丰富的地区更能频繁地孕育出新物种。
12．选C 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“the main explanation ...parts of the world”可知，对于为什么亚马孙地区生物多样性丰富，之前的解释是该地区新物种进化的速度快。
13．选D 细节理解题。根据第三段前两句可知，亚马孙地区的鸟类较古老是因为该地区适宜居住，物种不易灭绝。
14．选A 推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可推断，研究发现表明，严酷的生态环境有可能是新物种进化的温室。由此可推断，我们应该保护严酷的生态环境。
15．选B 主旨大意题。根据第一段最后一句及下文可知，本文旨在说明物种较少的地区比生物多样性丰富的地区更能频繁地孕育出新物种。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了怎样帮助孩子们在享受户外时光的同时保护自然环境。
16．选G 空前一句“与野生动物互动，生性好奇的孩子倾向于在海滩收集贝壳或养小型野生动物作为宠物。”说明孩子们喜欢与野生动物互动，选项G承接上文。选项中curiosity 和上文中的curious对应。
17．选E 根据空前两句“孩子们对在户外采摘花朵、捡岩石或贝壳表现出兴趣。它们是野生动物栖息地的一部分，并起着重要的作用。”可知，选项E承接上文，具体说明这些东西的作用。
18．选A 下文提到动物有着与人类不同的独特的饮食需求。吃人类的食物会使他们生病或变得依赖人类的食物。这说明向动物投送零食是不正确的行为，选项A概括本段主题，文意通顺，符合逻辑。
19．选F 本段首句“远远地观看动物，不要靠近打扰。”说明本段主题是不要靠近动物，选项F符合本段主题。
20．选D 空前一句“没有人喜欢有客人闯进来，破坏他们的家园且行为粗鲁。”选项D说明同样的规则也适用于野生动物，承接上文，逻辑合理。
第二部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述的是作者寻找将要生小猫的猫妈妈Socky的故事。
21．选D 根据下文中的“Socky had a ________ of having her kittens in strange places”可知，此处指的是“生”小猫。
22．选B 根据上文中的“But when Socky didn't come at dinnertime”可知，吃饭时间到了，Socky还没有回来，作者应是开始“担心”。
23．选A 根据下文中的“having her kittens in strange places”可知，把小猫生在陌生的地方是Socky的一种“习惯”。
24．选B 根据语境及下文中的“I rechecked under the house”可知，作者在房子里重新查看了一遍，由此可推断，此处指的是“查看”了所有它藏起来的地方。
25．选C 根据上文中的“The next day was Saturday”可知，明天是周六，作者可以“一整天”寻找Socky。
26．选B 根据下文中的“she managed to eat the food I brought her”可知，此处指的是作者带着“食物”。
27．选C 根据上文中的“and then began searching the back shed (棚屋)”可知，作者开始搜查棚屋，结合常识可知，棚屋里面应该是一些“空的”箱子。
28．选A 根据上文中的“After about an ... and back again”可知，作者来回搬箱子，搬了大约一个小时，所以作者应该是“累”了。
29．选D 根据下文中的“I pressed my ________ against each of the boxes to catch the sounds.”以及“although she was weak”可知，作者贴近箱子去听猫的叫声，而且猫很虚弱，由此可知，猫的声音很“微弱”。
30．选C 根据下文中的“to catch the sounds”可知，去听声音，应该是用“耳朵”，所以此处是将“耳朵”贴近箱子。
31．选A 根据语境可知，作者在上文中一直在寻找猫，结合下文中的“I found Socky and her three newlyborn kittens”可知，此处指的是“最后”找到了Socky和它的三个新出生的小猫。
32．选C 根据下文中的“I imagined that ... her in”可知，Socky跳进其中一个底部的箱子后，高处的箱子就倒塌了，由此可知，此处的箱子摆放不是“整齐的”。
33．选D 根据上文中的“when Socky jumped ... ones to fall”可知，高处的箱子倒塌了下来，应该是把跳入底部箱子的Socky给“关闭”起来。
34．选A 根据下文中的“to see me and although she was weak, she managed to eat the food I brought her”可知，Socky看到作者并且作者给Socky带来了食物，所以此处Socky应该是“高兴的”。
35．选B 根据语境以及下文中的“to be great mouse catchers just like their mother”可知，此处指的是它们很健康，“长成”像它们妈妈那样的捕鼠高手，符合语境。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国大熊猫生态和生物学研究的先驱者，被称为“熊猫爸爸”的胡锦矗教授的生平事迹。
36．at 考查介词。此处表示“在……岁”，应用介词at。
37．internationally 考查副词。修饰动词recognized应用副词，故填internationally，意为“国际上”。
38．to study 考查非谓语动词。名词有序数词修饰时，其定语应用不定式。结合空前的the first可知，本空填to study，作定语，修饰man。
39．was appointed 考查时态、语态及主谓一致。He和appoint(任命)是被动关系，且由时间状语in 1974可知，此处用一般过去时的被动语态，主语是he，be动词用was，appoint的过去分词是appointed。
40．distribution 考查名词。空处应用distribute的名词形式distribution作宾语，其为不可数名词。
41．challenging 考查形容词。分析句子结构可知，此处用形容词作宾语补足语，challenge意为“挑战”，是名词，其形容词是challenging，意为“具有挑战性的”。
42．which 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空处引导定语从句，先行词method“方法”，指物，且关系词在从句中作主语，应用which引导非限制性定语从句。
43．involving 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，本句谓语为decided，故本空为非谓语，且research和involve是主动关系，应用现在分词involving作后置定语。
44．the 考查冠词。根据语境可知，此处特指“世界上第一个野外生态观察站”，应用定冠词the，表示特指。
45. himself 考查代词。devote oneself to sth.“致力于某事”为固定短语，且句子主语为he，故填 himself。
第三部分
第一节 参考范文：
Dear Nancy，
I'd like to ask you to write an article for our school's English newspaper.
The “Nature” section provides a nice platform for us students to learn more about nature.In this section there is a wide variety of English materials available to English learners.And here are some relevant details about the article we are eager for.Firstly, not only can you write something about the life of wild animals, but also you can focus on the knowledge about natural plants.Secondly，your article can have a title made up by yourself with a vocabulary of about 300 words.Finally, you may finish your article by March 18.
I'm looking forward to your reply soon.
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节 参考范文：
Suddenly one morning, Joao found Dindim disappeared. He searched all through the house and the coast, and even rowed a boat to the ocean.But the penguin was nowhere to be found.Joao was relieved as he knew it was likely that Dindim had returned to its breeding area at its best condition.However, deep inside he was sad to realize Dindim, whom he regarded as a family member, had already left.Now when Joao went fishing, he became alone.He was told Dindim would never return, but he still held some hopes.
A few months later, Joao heard some familiar cries in his backyard.It was Dindim! The moment Joao turned around, Dindim hurried towards him and threw itself into his arms.It traveled 5,000 miles from its breeding area to visit Joao! Happy tears sprang from Joao's eyes.He just held Dindim up like a baby, ready to bring its favorite fish.The later days saw the house full of laughter again.Since then, Joao has been receiving visits from his feathered friend every year.Human activities may threaten wildlife, but in the special case of Dindim, it is evident that a close relationship can be built between animals and humans.
(时间：100分钟 满分：120分)
班级：________ 姓名：________ 得分：________
第一部分：阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Best Parks to See Wildlife
A recent report from a vacation site listed the total number of species and sizes of several well known national parks.Here are some of them to see the widest variety of animals.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio
Number of species per square meter: 317
Located 20 miles southwest of Cleveland, Ohio, Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a mixed ecosystem of forest and wetlands sheltering a variety of animals.From the boardwalk at Beaver Marsh, watch for water loving mammals or snapping turtles (鳄龟) that can weigh as much as 55 pounds each.More than 200 bird species live in the park.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico
Number of species per square meter: 286
The representative for Carlsbad Caverns is the Brazilian free tailed bat.Every summer, hundreds of thousands of the furry, big eared creatures live in these caves in southeastern New Mexico, attracting crowds at sunset with their spectacular out flight.The Brazilians are one of the 17 bat species that nest at Carlsbad.You might also encounter wild pigs and cave swallows.
Acadia National Park, Maine
Number of species per square meter: 242
The Atlantic Ocean meets the Maine coast at this popular park on Mount Desert Island, providing habitat for wildlife with feet and flippers (鳍状肢)．From the shore, scan the water for the heads of harbor porpoises (鼠海豚) and gray seals.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado
Number of species per square meter: 219
In western Colorado, the 2,722 feet between this park's canyon edge and the Gunnison River below support numerous wildlife habitats.Experienced climbers and hikers who adventure into the inner canyon find collared lizards and mule deer.
1．Which park has the largest number of species per square meter
A．Acadia National Park.
B．Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
C．Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
D．Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
2．What can tourists do in Carlsbad Caverns National Park
A．Watch crowds of flying bats at sunset.
B．Observe 17 swallow species nesting in the city.
C．Play with turtles weighing over 55 pounds.
D．Meet wild pigs in forests and wetlands.
3．Which of the following can be seen in Acadia National Park
A．Cave swallows. B．Gray seals.
C．Mule deer. D．Free tailed bats.
B
Wildlife photographer Sam Turley and his wife Vera found a two week old blesbok (南非白面大羚羊) — whom they named Meme.She was spotted wandering around on her own after her mother passed away.
The pair took Meme in and raised the animal themselves for seven months before releasing her back out into the wild.Neither of them had ever raised a blesbok before.So it required a huge amount of patience and compassion to keep her fit and healthy but it deserved the effort.Meme would follow Vera wherever she went and sometimes the couple would have a blesbok, a dog and a cat all walking together.In the right areas, the blesbok is a really common antelope to see and is therefore often overlooked and under appreciated.It was a privilege to be let into the blesbok's secret world and they learned more about the blesbok than they thought was ever possible.
After releasing Meme back out into the wild, the couple were convinced they would never see her again, until several months later when they were driving around a reserve and happened to come across a herd of blesboks.
Vera called out Meme's name in the hope of finding Meme.Blesboks all look very similar to one another, which makes it very difficult to distinguish individuals.When Vera started to talk, the herd raised their heads and looked over.Vera continued to call Meme and as all the other blesboks lost interest, one individual held her gaze and ran straight up to her.
After rescuing the lonely animal, Sam and Vera found it extremely emotional to have to release her back out into the wild to fend for herself — even though they knew it was the right thing to do.But after having such a strong bond with an animal, it was really difficult to see her go.They had put so much time, effort and energy into raising her but to see her walking in a herd of blesboks made it all worthwhile.
4．What happened to Meme when she was spotted
A．She became an orphan.
B．She was lost in the forest.
C．She was hunted by a couple.
D．She was abandoned by her mother.
5．What was Meme's life with the couple like
A．She was rare to be seen outside.
B．She was hard to be artificially fed.
C．She fitted in well with the whole family.
D．She was under appreciated in the family.
6．Which word can best explain the underlined word “fend” in the last paragraph
A．Look. B．Care.
C．Search. D．Hunt.
7．Which of the following can best describe the act of rescuing the blesbok
A．Effortless. B．Unsatisfactory.
C．Rewarding. D．Heartbreaking.
C
Humans have long known that being in nature is good for the mind and body.From indigenous (本土的) adolescents completing the adult ceremony in the wild to modern East Asian cultures taking “forest baths”， many have looked to nature as a place for healing and personal growth.But the question still remains.How can nature make it
There is no doubt that being in nature reduces the physiological symptoms of stress in our bodies.What this means is that we are less likely to be anxious and fearful in nature, and therefore we can be more open to other people and creative patterns of thought.Also, nature often leads to awe, wonder and respect, all these emotions facilitating everything from physical to mental health.There is also some evidence that exposure to nature impacts the brain.Viewing natural beauty makes specific reward circuits in the brain associated with dopamine release, a chemical that gives us a sense of purpose, joy and energy to pursue our goals.
But, regrettably, people seem to be spending less time outdoors and less time in nature than before.It is also clear that, in the past 30 years, people's levels of stress and sense of “busyness” have risen dramatically.These joint forces have led environmental writer Richard Louv to coin the term “Nature Deficit Disorder”— a form of suffering that comes from a sense of disconnection from nature and its powers.
Perhaps we should take note and try a course corrective.The 19th century philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote about nature, “There I feel that nothing can befall me in life — no disgrace, no calamity.” The science speaks to Emerson's intuition.It's time to realize that nature is more than just a material resource.It's also a pathway to human health and happiness.
8．Why are “indigenous adolescents” and “modern East Asian cultures” mentioned in paragraph 1
A．To clarify a viewpoint.
B．To answer the question below.
C．To present the natural scenery.
D．To show the cultural differences.
9．What does the underlined word “facilitating” in paragraph 2 mean
A．Restricting. B．Exposing.
C．Promoting. D．Covering.
10．What is the tone of the author in writing paragraph 3
A．Uneasy. B．Indifferent.
C．Humorous. D．Proud.
11．What can be the best title for the text
A．Is It Time to Challenge Yourself in Nature
B．Do You Know Nature Is a Material Resource
C．Why Do We Care about the Natural Environment
D．What Can Happen When We Connect with Nature
D
The riches of the natural world aren't spread evenly across the globe.Places like the tropical Andes (安第斯山脉) in South America are packed with unique species, many found no place else on Earth.Previously, the main explanation for the biological riches concentrated in places like the Amazon Basin was that they were such places where new species evolved at a faster rate than other parts of the world.But now, new research on bird evolution may turn that assumption on its head, instead sporting the idea that areas with fewer species actually tend to produce new species faster.
The researchers say the biodiversity coldspots are generally found in harsher (更严酷的) environments featuring freeing, dry and unstable conditions.Though the researchers have found these locations with few bird species tend to produce new ones at high rates, they fail to accumulate many species because the unstable conditions frequently make the new life forms die out.
The more well known hotspots, by contrast, have accumulated their large numbers of species by being warm, hospitable and relatively stable.Indeed, the researchers have found that the countless bird species that call the Amazon home tend to be older in evolutionary terms.That actually accounts for higher species richness there.
“Our results suggest that these hotspots for biodiversity are not hotspots for the evolution of new species，” says Elizabeth Derryberry, an evolutionary biologist at the University of Tennessee.“New species do form in places like the Amazon, just not as frequently as in more extreme environments.”
The researchers managed to collect 1,940 samples (样本) representing 1,287 of the 1,306 bird species from South America.Their analysis revealed that the best predictor of whether an area would produce new species at a high rate was how many species lived there, rather than climate or geographic features like mountains.Species rich areas tended to produce new species more slowly.
On a practical level, the study's findings add new urgency for stopping destroying ecosystems that may look dry and bare, because they may actually be nature's hothouses for the evolution of new species.
12．What is the previous explanation for biodiversity in the Amazon Basin
A．Its species' strong survival abilities.
B．The immigration of foreign species.
C．The rapid evolution of new species.
D．Its vast living space for new species.
13．Why do the bird species in the Amazon tend to be older
A．There's less competition and more chances.
B．It constantly attracts new species to come.
C．It had extreme environments a long time ago.
D．The environment there is stable and favorable.
14．According to the study's findings, what should we do
A．Conserve harsh ecosystems.
B．Help species in hot areas live longer.
C．Develop species rich environments.
D．Limit species in biodiversity coldspots.
15．What is the main idea of the text
A．Bird species prefer to live in harsher ecosystems.
B．Species poor areas may produce new species faster.
C．Tropical areas are home to large numbers of species.
D．Hot areas are more attractive to species than cold areas.
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Keeping curious kids from disrupting wildlife
Interacting with the wild, naturally curious kids tend to collect seashells at the beach or keep small wildlife as pets.__16__ So how to help kids protect the wild while enjoying spending time outsides Here are alternatives for some of the most common outdoor behavior no nos.
Take an interest, not things.Kids show interest in picking flowers, rocks, or shells outdoors.They're part of wildlife's habitat and play an important role.__17__ Let kids explore with a magnifying glass (放大镜) instead of their curious fingers.Let whatever they find outside stay outside.
__18__ It seems a fun idea to throw pieces of bread to ducks.Animals have unique dietary needs that are different from humans.Eating human food can make them sick or become dependent on human food.Bears are an example of animals that often have to be killed after developing a taste for human food.
Admire animal afar, not disrupt nearby.The urge to take a photo with a squirrel, bird, or slow moving turtle can be strong for kids.__19__ Instead, remind kids to stay away and show them how to use a camera's zoom button, or just admire with their eyes.
Take well worn paths, not off road romps (嬉戏). Kicking piles of leaves, stepping on bushes, and walking through forested areas can unintentionally scare wildlife.If surprised animals defend their homes, everyone could get hurt.Nobody likes having a guest come in and destroy their home and act rudely.__20__
A．Keep snacks away from animals.
B．Share food if animals are hungry.
C．Exposure to them develops kids' love and curiosity.
D．The same rule applies to visiting wildlife in their homes.
E．Animals rely on plants for hiding；rocks and shells, for homes.
F．Approaching animals disrupts what they do for survival, such as eating.
G．Despite innocent purposes, kids' curiosity accidentally damages the wild.
第二部分：语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
One morning, I called our pregnant cat Socky to be fed, but she didn't come.I thought she'd probably found somewhere to __21__ her kittens (小猫) and would turn up later.But when Socky didn't come at dinnertime, I really started to __22__.
Socky had a __23__ of having her kittens in strange places, so I __24__ all her hiding places but no Socky.The next day was Saturday and I had the __25__ day to search for her.I rechecked under the house, but no luck.
After lunch I took some __26__ with me in case I found her, and then began searching the back shed (棚屋), which was filled with __27__ boxes.After about an hour of moving boxes from one place to another and back again, I was extremely __28__.I sat down to have a rest when I heard __29__ mewing.I pressed my __30__ against each of the boxes to catch the sounds.
__31__， I found Socky and her three newly born kittens.As the boxes weren't in __32__ condition, I imagined that when Socky jumped into one of the bottom boxes, it must have caused the higher ones to fall, __33__ her in.
Socky was very __34__ to see me and although she was weak, she managed to eat the food I brought her.I named the three kittens.They were all healthy and __35__ to be great mouse catchers just like their mother.
21．A.hide B．nurse
C．feed D．have
22．A.hesitate B．worry
C．regret D．sympathise
23．A.habit B．way
C．chance D．sense
24．A.selected B．checked
C．discovered D．confirmed
25．A.busy B．perfect
C．whole D．big
26．A.water B．food
C．blankets D．clothes
27．A.huge B．heavy
C．empty D．colourful
28．A.tired B．surprised
C．annoyed D．embarrassed
29．A.unique B．lovely
C．loud D．faint
30．A.finger B．nose
C．ear D．mouth
31．A.Finally B．Actually
C．Exactly D．Instantly
32．A.poor B．strange
C．neat D．excellent
33．A.allowing B．taking
C．involving D．shutting
34．A.pleased B．shocked
C．curious D．nervous
35．A.happened B．grew
C．continued D．failed
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
China's pioneer in ecological and biological research of giant pandas, Professor Hu Jinchu, also known as the “panda papa”， passed away __36__ 94 on Thursday night in Nanchong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province.
Hu is __37__ (international) recognized as the founder of the ecological and biological research of giant pandas and is the first man __38__ (study)giant pandas in China.He __39__ (appoint) as the lead expert of a survey team for precious animal resources by the forestry department of Sichuan in 1974.At that time, China was just starting to explore the __40__ (distribute), quantity and reproduction of such species, and the appointment was a significant milestone in this regard.
The task was made quite __41__ (challenge) by the fact that giant pandas were extremely difficult to spot in the wild.But Hu overcame all the difficulties by using an innovative method, __42__ is still used to this day.
After the survey, China decided to further strengthen ecological research __43__ (involve) the species.In 1978, Hu led the establishment of the Wolong National Nature Reserve in Sichuan Province, __44__ world's first field ecology observation station for giant pandas.For almost half a century, he devoted __45__ (he) to research and teaching at China West Normal University.Owing to the efforts made by Chinese zoologists like Hu Jinchu, the giant panda was downgraded from endangered to vulnerable in 2016.
第三部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，你校英文报“自然”栏目拟刊登介绍动植物的文章。请给英国笔友 Nancy 写信约稿，要点如下：
1．栏目介绍； 2.稿件要求； 3.截止日期。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Most of us never forget the person that was there for us in our darkest times.Apparently, penguins don't either.
On a typical day, off the coast of a small Brazilian island, Joao Pereira de Souza headed out fishing.He was disheartened to find that an oil leak had polluted the waters.Staring out at the oily waves he decided it was not a good day to fish.But walking on the beach that day, he found a struggling penguin, covered in oil and starving.
Joao took the penguin home, and spent a whole week gently cleaning it and nursing it back to health.He named it Dindim, a Portuguese word meaning “ice pop”．Dindim is a Magellanic penguin, a species known for living in the seas of South America.In order to breed，they must return to Patagonia, 5,000 miles from Joao's home.
After a week of rehabilitation (康复)．Joao patiently took Dindim back to the sea and taught it how to swim again.When Dindim could swim quite well，Joao took it out into the sea by boat and dropped it off to encourage it to swim back to its home.But when he was back to shore, he found the penguin waiting for him.Joao made two more attempts later, but each time Dindim would just return to Joao's home. It seemed that Dindim had already formed a family bond with Joao and wouldn't leave.
Joao had no choice but to keep the little creature.During the following months.Dindim would follow behind Joao to fish on the coast joyfully.Dindim also liked to lie on Joao's lap letting Joao give it showers, allowing Joao to feed it fish and to pick it up.Joao and his family enjoyed the company of Dindim.But deep inside Joao's heart, he knew Dindim belonged to the wild.Gradually, the hot summer days witnessed the change of its new feathers.Was it time to say goodbye
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式作答。
Suddenly one morning, Joao found Dindim disappeared.
A few months later, Joao heard some familiar cries in his backyard.
UNIT 5 单元仿真验收性评价
第一部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个观赏野生动物的最佳公园。
1．选C 细节理解题。根据每个公园介绍中的“Number of species per square meter(每平方米的物种数量)”内容可知，在Cuyahoga Valley National Park中每平方米的物种数量是最多的。
2．选A 细节理解题。根据Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico部分中“Every summer, hundreds of ...with their spectacular out flight.”可知，在Carlsbad Caverns National Park，游客可以在日落时分欣赏大批蝙蝠飞出去的场景。
3．选B 细节理解题。根据Acadia National Park, Maine部分中“From the shore, scan the water for the heads of harbor porpoises (鼠海豚) and gray seals.”可知，在Acadia National Park，人们能够看到鼠海豚与灰海豹。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Sam夫妇和一只南非白面大羚羊的故事。
4．选A 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“She was spotted wandering around on her own after her mother passed away.”可知，Meme在被发现时已经失去了妈妈，成了孤儿。
5．选C 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Meme would follow ...all walking together.”可知，Meme在这个家里适应得很好。
6．选B 词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句及上下文可知，Sam夫妇把一个两周龄的南非白面大羚羊救回并抚养长大，最终要放归大自然，目的是让它能自己照顾自己，此处fend意为“照看，照料”，与care意思相近。
7．选C 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“They had put ... made it all worthwhile.”可知，救下这只南非白面大羚羊以及之后的一切付出都是值得的。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了接触大自然的好处：促进身心健康。
8．选A 推理判断题。第一段首句首先提出观点，然后举例说明。故作者提及本土青少年和现代东亚文化是为了阐明一个观点：置身大自然对身心都有好处。
9．选C 词义猜测题。根据第二段首句以及画线词所在句和下一句可知，大自然常常让人敬畏、惊叹和尊重，所有这些情感都有助于从身体健康到心理健康的一切。由此可知，画线单词facilitating为“促进”的意思，与C项Promoting意思一致。
10．选A 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“But, regrettably, people seem to be spending less time outdoors and less time in nature than before.”可知，作者写第三段的语气是不安的，对此感到很担忧，regrettably也是答案的提示词。
11．选D 标题归纳题。根据第一段并结合全文内容可知，文章介绍了接触大自然的好处：促进身心健康。由此可知，“当我们与自然联系时，会发生什么？”为最佳标题。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。一项新研究表明，物种较少的地区比生物多样性丰富的地区更能频繁地孕育出新物种。
12．选C 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“the main explanation ...parts of the world”可知，对于为什么亚马孙地区生物多样性丰富，之前的解释是该地区新物种进化的速度快。
13．选D 细节理解题。根据第三段前两句可知，亚马孙地区的鸟类较古老是因为该地区适宜居住，物种不易灭绝。
14．选A 推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可推断，研究发现表明，严酷的生态环境有可能是新物种进化的温室。由此可推断，我们应该保护严酷的生态环境。
15．选B 主旨大意题。根据第一段最后一句及下文可知，本文旨在说明物种较少的地区比生物多样性丰富的地区更能频繁地孕育出新物种。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了怎样帮助孩子们在享受户外时光的同时保护自然环境。
16．选G 空前一句“与野生动物互动，生性好奇的孩子倾向于在海滩收集贝壳或养小型野生动物作为宠物。”说明孩子们喜欢与野生动物互动，选项G承接上文。选项中curiosity 和上文中的curious对应。
17．选E 根据空前两句“孩子们对在户外采摘花朵、捡岩石或贝壳表现出兴趣。它们是野生动物栖息地的一部分，并起着重要的作用。”可知，选项E承接上文，具体说明这些东西的作用。
18．选A 下文提到动物有着与人类不同的独特的饮食需求。吃人类的食物会使他们生病或变得依赖人类的食物。这说明向动物投送零食是不正确的行为，选项A概括本段主题，文意通顺，符合逻辑。
19．选F 本段首句“远远地观看动物，不要靠近打扰。”说明本段主题是不要靠近动物，选项F符合本段主题。
20．选D 空前一句“没有人喜欢有客人闯进来，破坏他们的家园且行为粗鲁。”选项D说明同样的规则也适用于野生动物，承接上文，逻辑合理。
第二部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述的是作者寻找将要生小猫的猫妈妈Socky的故事。
21．选D 根据下文中的“Socky had a ________ of having her kittens in strange places”可知，此处指的是“生”小猫。
22．选B 根据上文中的“But when Socky didn't come at dinnertime”可知，吃饭时间到了，Socky还没有回来，作者应是开始“担心”。
23．选A 根据下文中的“having her kittens in strange places”可知，把小猫生在陌生的地方是Socky的一种“习惯”。
24．选B 根据语境及下文中的“I rechecked under the house”可知，作者在房子里重新查看了一遍，由此可推断，此处指的是“查看”了所有它藏起来的地方。
25．选C 根据上文中的“The next day was Saturday”可知，明天是周六，作者可以“一整天”寻找Socky。
26．选B 根据下文中的“she managed to eat the food I brought her”可知，此处指的是作者带着“食物”。
27．选C 根据上文中的“and then began searching the back shed (棚屋)”可知，作者开始搜查棚屋，结合常识可知，棚屋里面应该是一些“空的”箱子。
28．选A 根据上文中的“After about an ... and back again”可知，作者来回搬箱子，搬了大约一个小时，所以作者应该是“累”了。
29．选D 根据下文中的“I pressed my ________ against each of the boxes to catch the sounds.”以及“although she was weak”可知，作者贴近箱子去听猫的叫声，而且猫很虚弱，由此可知，猫的声音很“微弱”。
30．选C 根据下文中的“to catch the sounds”可知，去听声音，应该是用“耳朵”，所以此处是将“耳朵”贴近箱子。
31．选A 根据语境可知，作者在上文中一直在寻找猫，结合下文中的“I found Socky and her three newlyborn kittens”可知，此处指的是“最后”找到了Socky和它的三个新出生的小猫。
32．选C 根据下文中的“I imagined that ... her in”可知，Socky跳进其中一个底部的箱子后，高处的箱子就倒塌了，由此可知，此处的箱子摆放不是“整齐的”。
33．选D 根据上文中的“when Socky jumped ... ones to fall”可知，高处的箱子倒塌了下来，应该是把跳入底部箱子的Socky给“关闭”起来。
34．选A 根据下文中的“to see me and although she was weak, she managed to eat the food I brought her”可知，Socky看到作者并且作者给Socky带来了食物，所以此处Socky应该是“高兴的”。
35．选B 根据语境以及下文中的“to be great mouse catchers just like their mother”可知，此处指的是它们很健康，“长成”像它们妈妈那样的捕鼠高手，符合语境。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国大熊猫生态和生物学研究的先驱者，被称为“熊猫爸爸”的胡锦矗教授的生平事迹。
36．at 考查介词。此处表示“在……岁”，应用介词at。
37．internationally 考查副词。修饰动词recognized应用副词，故填internationally，意为“国际上”。
38．to study 考查非谓语动词。名词有序数词修饰时，其定语应用不定式。结合空前的the first可知，本空填to study，作定语，修饰man。
39．was appointed 考查时态、语态及主谓一致。He和appoint(任命)是被动关系，且由时间状语in 1974可知，此处用一般过去时的被动语态，主语是he，be动词用was，appoint的过去分词是appointed。
40．distribution 考查名词。空处应用distribute的名词形式distribution作宾语，其为不可数名词。
41．challenging 考查形容词。分析句子结构可知，此处用形容词作宾语补足语，challenge意为“挑战”，是名词，其形容词是challenging，意为“具有挑战性的”。
42．which 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空处引导定语从句，先行词method“方法”，指物，且关系词在从句中作主语，应用which引导非限制性定语从句。
43．involving 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，本句谓语为decided，故本空为非谓语，且research和involve是主动关系，应用现在分词involving作后置定语。
44．the 考查冠词。根据语境可知，此处特指“世界上第一个野外生态观察站”，应用定冠词the，表示特指。
45. himself 考查代词。devote oneself to sth.“致力于某事”为固定短语，且句子主语为he，故填 himself。
第三部分
第一节 参考范文：
Dear Nancy，
I'd like to ask you to write an article for our school's English newspaper.
The “Nature” section provides a nice platform for us students to learn more about nature.In this section there is a wide variety of English materials available to English learners.And here are some relevant details about the article we are eager for.Firstly, not only can you write something about the life of wild animals, but also you can focus on the knowledge about natural plants.Secondly，your article can have a title made up by yourself with a vocabulary of about 300 words.Finally, you may finish your article by March 18.
I'm looking forward to your reply soon.
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节 参考范文：
Suddenly one morning, Joao found Dindim disappeared. He searched all through the house and the coast, and even rowed a boat to the ocean.But the penguin was nowhere to be found.Joao was relieved as he knew it was likely that Dindim had returned to its breeding area at its best condition.However, deep inside he was sad to realize Dindim, whom he regarded as a family member, had already left.Now when Joao went fishing, he became alone.He was told Dindim would never return, but he still held some hopes.
A few months later, Joao heard some familiar cries in his backyard.It was Dindim! The moment Joao turned around, Dindim hurried towards him and threw itself into his arms.It traveled 5,000 miles from its breeding area to visit Joao! Happy tears sprang from Joao's eyes.He just held Dindim up like a baby, ready to bring its favorite fish.The later days saw the house full of laughter again.Since then, Joao has been receiving visits from his feathered friend every year.Human activities may threaten wildlife, but in the special case of Dindim, it is evident that a close relationship can be built between animals and humans.